ELF are one of those make-up brands that constantly bombard you with special offers, so I took them up on their recent 40% off Studio Line range offer, and bought these. ELF are ridiculously cheap at full RRP anyway, but at 40% off as well as free delivery, how could I say no? I decided to get some brushes and two make-up items that I've been wanting to try out.
My first add to bag, was their Stipple Brush and for some reason I hadn't read the description properly (this is why wine and online shopping rarely ends well!). I was after a standard flat, stippling brush and this one has layers to it, so when it arrived, I simply cut the longer white layer off and voila! It's now how I want it :)
Next is a Fan Brush, mainly because I've started to wear more loose mineral eyeshadows and this helps by 'fanning' away any fallout. Not the most exciting brush in the world, but it does its job.
The brush I was most pleased with and mainly bought because practically everyone seems to love it, is the Complexion Brush. This is so soft and perfectly formed that it works a treat for applying any kind of loose powder and for £3.50 (with 40% off too!), it's an absolute bargain and a new firm favourite in my make-up bag.
The only item I was slightly dubious about getting was the Makeup Mist and Set, because I've read so many conflicting reviews about it. Some people love it and others absolutely hate it. I have to say that I'm pretty much indifferent to it because it didn't make a great deal of difference for me. I was worried that it might be too greasy, as I already have oily/combination skin, but it wasn't at all so I was pleased about that, but then I didn't find that it did anything different to what I usually do, setting my make-up with a bit of translucent powder. I don't think it prolonged the wear my make-up and it smelt kinda weird. Also, the applicator that sprays it is a bit rubbish, so this is a miss for me.
Lastly, I got the Cream Eyeliner which I have been wanting to try out for ages. When I was considering whether to splurge and purchase MAC's Fluidline, a lot of people said to get this instead and I'm so glad that I did, I love it! It's nice and smooth, with good pigmentation (OK it's not the blackest black ever but it's a good black for £3.50 and you can build it up to make it look more intense) and great staying power (I've used this with and without UDPP and both delivered the usual expected results). It is a bit smudgy if it gets wet at all, but other than that, I really like it and hope that the others colours available are as good as this.
What are your favourite ELF products?
The powder brush, i use it as a foundation brush its amazing!!!
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I've been looking for some new brushes and was worried about the elf ones as they are so cheap! But they look fab! May have to get a couple and try them out! :)
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I have the make up setting spray too, but I have to say I haven't really used it much. Not because I don't like it, just cause I keep forgetting I have it! Like the look of the eyeliner! ^_^
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I've been having a few splurges on elf lately too, just can't seem to keep away, though I haven't strayed too far from their mineral range, which I love, especially the peach blusher applied with their kabuki brush.
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I've been wanting some new make-up brushes as my Bobbi Brown and Body Shop ones are on their way out, I've been debating on ELF rather than splashing out on Sigma - the ones you've purchased look pretty good :) xx
ReplyDeleteI love ELF and placed an order with them yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThe HD powder is a firm favourite of mine, I use it everyday without fail. xx
@Sam - I'll try that!
ReplyDelete@Frecklie - I like them, they're super soft and cruelty free so that's always a winner in my book :)
@Lauren - the eyeliner is great, really pleased with it :)
@Molly - I really want to try out their mineral range, will have a look at their blushers. A stippling brush can be used (well how I can use it anyway) for buffing foundation to give it a smoother look, helps it look a bit less patchy and evens out any brush strokes you might have gotten from using a foundation brush x
@x.Sarah - I was saving up for some Sigma ones because they're so raved about, but then saw these and thought I may as well try them out whilst they were on offer. Happy that I did, though I may still be tempted to pick up some from Sigma in the New Year with xmas money :) xx
@xXxStundon - I didn't get on with the HD powder when I tried it, but have a few friends who use it virtually every day! xx
The eyeliner is a great tip.. didnt know elf made one of those..
ReplyDelete@Yolandaas - I've been using it nearly every day since I got it and love it so far. Hopefully it won't dry out too fast x
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