29/02/2012

My TOP 3: Elf products, part 1


Hello my lovelies! How you've been?

I decided to start a new top 3 series, where each time I'll be displaying three of my most loved makeup products from every brand or product category.


In this case, I'm going to show you my favourite Elf products from their dirt-cheap "Essentials" range. Out of the 10 Elf products in this price tag that I've tried so far, these 3 are the only ones I would 100% recommend to anyone!



#3: Luscious Liquid Lipstick, shade "Baby Lips"
We all keep in our makeup bag a sheer gloss with the sole purpose of layering it on top of less shiny lipsticks. This gloss does just that, but it does so in a lovely way: it's not sticky, the unique sponge applicator feels so nice on the lips, while the mild mint tingling is actally fun! You can't go wrong with this, as long as you keep in mind it's not the most pigmented lipgloss Elf makes. Full review here


#2: Natural Radiance Blusher, shade "Shy"
When it comes to cheap blushes, it's easy for makeup companies to come up with shimmery versions of pinks, peaches and bronzes. But what about matte shades? Shy blush swatches as a matte, baby pink shade that flatters all skintones and is particularly guy-friendly, guaranteed! I haven't yet found a similar blush shade by other affordable makeup brands; so for that alone, Shy is a great introduction to matte baby pink blushes without spending much. Full review here


#1: Empty eyeshadow palette
I absolutely love these! You can utilize them in so many ways: put all your eyeshadow pans in one place, create a quad for travelling, melt lipsticks, press your own eyeshadows- or you can even remove the plastic divider to fit eyeshadows with different pan shapes! This is a must-have Elf product, I can assure you it's adequately sturdy for the price. The only downside is that it's not magnetic, but who cares? See how I organised 2 palettes here and how I depotted my eyeshadows here

A last note on Elf cosmetics:
Now that it's been a year since my first Elf purchase, I noticed that some of the products I ordered at the time have started to harden- which is an indication they may have been expired. So keep that in mind during your next Elf order- shop wisely and enjoy wearing the products while they're still new!

Have you tried these Elf products?
What would be your top 3 out of the "Essentials" range?

Evi   xx

16 comments:

  1. Το lipstick & το Blusher το έχω δοκιμάσει κι εγώ. Το πρώτο δεν μου άρεσε πάρα πολύ. Το ρουζ το λάτρεψα.

    xxx Μαίρη

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    1. Καταλαβαίνω γιατί μπορεί να μη σου άρεσε το lipgloss- επειδή είναι σχεδόν διάφανο, αλλά γι'αυτόν ακριβώς το λόγο αρέσει σε μένα! xx

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  2. Nice post!!!Tα blushes τα έχω σχεδόν όλα..το Shy είναι απο τα αγαπημένα μου!!! Οι παλέτες επίσης με έχουν βολέψει πολύ γιατί είναι οικονομικές και τακτοποίησα πολλές μονές σκιές....You have a tag http://elenasfinds.blogspot.com/2012/02/11-question-tag.html

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    1. Το είδα, το είδα!
      Κι εγώ γέμισα 5 παλέτες με τις μονές σκιές από το Body Shop, τι μαγεία να ανοίγεις μια παλέτα αντί 4-5 ξεχωριστές σκιές!
      xx

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  3. I have to get those empty palettes!!you made me want!less space yeey!Great post doll mou!!

    xxx

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    1. The palettes are a must-have! You won't find a cheaper, sturdier palette in this price tag! xx

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  4. I agree with the Luscious Liquid Lipstick. Not tried the others. Great post xx New name? almost didn't recognise the blog hhehehe

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    1. Yes, I've changed the blog's name!
      I'm glad you love this lipgloss- I wish other companies had lipglosses with that sponge applicator, it's so fun! xx

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  5. Ι 've only used the palettes, from these 3, after I've seen you writing so many good comments about them. And I agree they are all true!
    All the rest products I have from ELF are from the studio line, so I expect to see your next post.

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    1. Oh I'm glad you liked these palettes! Aren't they neat? My eyeshadow collection looks much more organised now! Yep, my next post will be on Elf's Studio line ;)
      xx

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  6. Wanna try out Elf! ;p

    http://lifewidmorbid.blogspot.com/

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    1. Haha, hope you get to try them out one day!

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  7. LOVELY post hun!! I'm seriously lusting over the liquid lipstick here!

    Does the e/s palette fit MAC eyeshadows?

    xxx

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    1. Yes, they do fit Mac eyeshadows! However, keep in mind they're not magnetic ;)
      xx

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  8. That blush looks SO much like MAC Well Dressed, I wonder if it's an actual dupe (if so, praise the Lord)! :)
    And I'm definitely getting one of those elf palettes at some point (I don't think MAC is an affordable option anymore and the non magnetised situation can easily be rectified by sticking another magnet on the bottom et voila)! ;)
    xxx

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    1. I know, I wish more affordable brands had blushes in this colour so my stash wouldn't be limited to this crappy packaging! I've seen in the Elf US site that they have now improved the packaging, fingers crossed they haven't altered the shades as well!
      About the empty palettes- God sent!!! I have 5 of these and because of their dirt cheap price I was expecting a hinge to get loose in one palette, the closing mechanism to break in another, but no- all of them are as good as new! Definitely worth checking out! xx

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