I have a HUGE love affair with E.L.F. They are one of my favorite cosmetic companies to shop from, online. They also sell a limited amount of stock at Target, but my Target doesn't have much to choose from, so I stick to online shopping with them.
E.L.F. has the best coupon codes and I receive one in my email at least every other day. I haven't decided, yet, if this is good or bad. It's like dangling a carrot in front of a bunny. I just can't say no!
I have some staple items in my makeup arsenal that are exclusively E.L.F. and are items that I have repurchased many times over. I'll share some of those with you now, give you my review of those products and then show you my recent haul!
My most purchased item from E.L.F is the Mineral Face Primer ($6 for .49oz). This is, hands down, my favorite face primer. It does exactly what it says: creates a smooth, flawless canvas for foundation. It is a slippery, clear gel that diminishes pores and combats oil and dry flakes. I am currently on my 3rd bottle! I do have one issue with it, and that is the size. It appears that you are getting a lot more than you actually are. The primer is housed inside the white cylinder encased within the crystal looking bottle. I think that $6 for .49 ounces is not that great of a price, but I usually purchase when they have a 50% off coupon code, so it works out. Plus, this works amazingly, so I'll continue to purchase. I do hope that E.L.F. will repackage it soon though, because I would love to know how much I have left in the container (as it's not a clear container, I'm constantly obsessing about running out). I would say this is good for combination/dry/very dry skin. I'm not sure I would put this on oily skin, as it has an very slick texture. Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.
My second most purchased product is the Tinted Moisturizers! Holy crap, I love these! As in, I love them MORE than Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer (and LM is pretty awesome). I use two different E.L.F. tinted moisturizers. One is from the Studio Line ($3 for .88floz) and one from the Essentials Line ($1 for .42floz). Yep, that's right: ONE DOLLAR. Now, if you're like me...you're thinking: "umm...excuse me, it's a buck. How great can it be?" Well, it's pretty damn great, in my opinion. It gives very sheer coverage but coverage still, has an SPF of 15 and smells like oranges. I wear this when I go to the pool, gym, or just running errands. It is moisturizing, provides some color and doesn't break me out. Pretty great for a buck!
The Studio Line TM with SPF 20 is my most favorite! This one provides light/medium coverage and, for me, replaces my Laura Mercier TM (which, btw, is $40+). This one is very moisturizing, and gives great coverage. It is buildable and doesn't streak. I love love love it!! I am an NC20 in MAC and wear the color Nude in fall/winter and the color Beige in Spring/Summer. I would say this is suitable for all skin types. I do apply this over my daily moisturizer, but I have very dry skin.
My other favorite is their blushes! Both the Studio Line ($3) and the Essentials Line ($1). They are silky, smooth and have a great color payoff! I don't find them to be chalky or overly powdery and they have amazing staying power! My favorite colors are: Pink Passion, Fuchsia Fusion, Peachy Keen, Gotta Glow (spot on dupe for NARS Albatross, btw) and Glow. These little gems are like candy to me. I can't help myself! And, all the colors are so different that you *need* them all! :) I also purchased my first cream blush from them, but haven't tried it yet. I'll let you know how I like it.
And the ONE thing that you MUST try is the eyelash curler. One dollar. Amazing. I absolutely LOVE it. I do get these at Target.
So here is my recent haul! I love receiving my E.L.F. orders in the mail.
(from L to R): Mineral Primer, Tinted Moisturizer in Nude, Studio Blushes in Peachy Keen and Tickled Pink, Essential Blush in Shy and Flushed, Healthy Glow Bronzing Powders in Warm Tan and Luminance (these are amazing!!! So excited about them. And...$1), 2 in 1 conditioning lip gloss in Supermodel, and Cream Blush in Tease.
Would you like to know the grand total of all of this, including shipping? $21.49!
I will admit, I was very, very skeptical about E.L.F. when I first heard of it. I felt like it had to be crappy because it was so cheap. I was WRONG. Very, very wrong. Some of their stuff is meh, but that's true with every company. MOST of the things I've tried from them, I truly love.
Just so you know, I was not paid to say any of this by E.L.F. I am not sponsored by them or any company. I just like sharing that you CAN get quality for less money and without a fancy name brand (even though I love name brands for certain things). And, honestly, in this economy and with gas prices draining every one's wallet, what could be better??
Do you use E.L.F.? What are your favorites? Or, what don't you like about them? I'd love to hear from you!
Have a beautiful weekend!
xoxo
p.s. to get E.L.F.'s amazing coupon codes, just visit their website! They usually have the current one's listed on the homepage. If you can't find them, email me at thepinkowlblog@gmail.com and I will let you know what they are!
The Fine Print: I was not sponsored or compensated by any of the brands featured in this blog post. All of these items were purchased with my own funds and all the opinions are mine. As with any product, your results may vary.
3 comments:
I'm going to have to check them out. Looks like ELF has come along since I first tried them a "few" years ago.
I love your blog! Especially all of your fun makeup reviews.
Your mascara post inspired me to try a new mascara this weekend and now I think I'm going to have to try some of this ELF stuff! Thanks for posting.
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