Tuesday, October 5, 2010

E.l.f Cosmetics

E.l.f is a cosmetic brand I discovered about 2 years ago I can't remember where most likely a drugstore...I was a little hesistant to try their products at first because they were only $1.00. I figured if I'm gonna try anything I will try a lipgloss...right? why not? So I remember buying 2 of their Hypershine glosses in "flirt" and I was immediately hooked. Ever since then if I'm lucky enough to run into a store that carries e.l.f I have to grab something. Not everything is amazing in my opinion though, but for only $1.00 it doesn't hurt to try it out and if you don't like it then give it to someone that will! I gathered all the products that I currently own from e.l.f. (Not pictured are 3 beauty books, 2 which I just bought yesterday and will be showing you on a mini drugstore haul next) So lets get started.

1. E.l.f Brightening Eye Color Quad in Butternut- I know their is tons of girls who are obsessed with these little quads, but I wasn't too impressed. The colors are chalky and if you don't use a good eye primer on ur lids the color pay off is very poor. I'm a big fan of neutral colors which is why Butternut was my first choice, but after trying it I wasn't left wanting to try any other colors. I very much prefer their little beauty books now those are amazing! So their goes $1 wasted...not a big deal. Right?

2. E.l.f All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade- Now it says its an all over stick but I have only used it and will continue to use it only on my cheeks. I guess u can use it on your lips or eyes too...so this is pretty much like a cream blush and I really do like it. I apply it to the apples of my cheeks and it instantly gives them that dewy, glowy effect! I like this especially when my face looks tired and my skin looks pale. This is the only color I own, but I plan on trying out others.

3. E.l.f Super Glossy Lip Shine spf 15 in Pink Kiss- OK so I bought this lip gloss in a pack of like 5 which was $5. I hate it them instantly and gave them all away to my little niece. Someohow this one made it back or I forgot to give it to her. This gloss just looks too thick and uneven, patchy even if that makes any sense. It might work for some people but not for me. Their is one good thing though it smells really good.

4. E.l.f Eyelid Primer- This is another good product of theirs for $1. I wouldn't compare it to Urban Decaya Primer Potion, but it gets the job done. On a day where I want my eyeshadow to stay on ALL DAY I rather use my MAC Paint Pots or UD Primer Potion, but for days where my eyeshadow will only be on my face for a few hours I don't mind using this thing. It does make your shadows more vibrant and your lids wont crease for the most part. I have oily skin so after sometime mine do begin to crease a little bit, but not too bad.

5. E.l.f Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips- OK so this is another favorite of mine as you can see its almost all gone. I like how you twist the bottom of the tube and the liquid lipstick comes out. So u control how much u want it to dispense, it goes on super smooth and the color looks even. The smell is not the best, but u can always disguise it with a top coat of clear lip gloss or a similar shade. I guess you can describe this color as a "pinkish nude" which are my favorite.

6. E.l.f Waterproof Eyeliner Pen- No lie I have probably repurchased this eyeliner about 5X! (5x=$5) that's how much I love it! I use it every single day especially on my waterline it stays put and doesn't smudge its great! It is basically a marker so its super easy to handle and line your eyes because u can hold it just like u would a pen. This is hands down an ultimate favorite of mine.

7. E.l.f Zit Zapper- A Zit Zapper for $1? Sounds funny but I got it anyway...the first time I tried it I had a major red pimple on the side of my chin. Which is why i wanted to try it out. I put it on at night And in the morning obviously the pimple was still their but the redness had gone down a lot. That's cool with me because what product makes a pimple disappear overnight anyway? I recommend this little zit Zapper. .I forgot what it contains but you can look on the website. I believe its tea tree oil or something along those lines.

8. E.l.f Hypershine Gloss- So I have been a fan of these little glosses for a while. Both of the glosses are in the color "flirt", my favorite. Now they are pretty sticky but I don't mind that in my gloss. At least not in these. You twist the bottom also and the gloss comes out through the brush..so cute!

9. & 10. E.l.f Blush and Complexion Brush- These two brushes are from their Studio Line and they were $3 each. Their actually not bad quaility at all. I do use them on a regular basis. They are very soft. I recommend these if your starting to use makeup brushes and don't really mind using high end brushes like MAC or Sigma or don't wanna spend $30 on a single brush. These 2 are quite good.

11. E.l.f Eye Shadow Brush- I have 2 of these brushes just because their really pretty amazing. I can honestly compare it to the MAC 213. I mainly use it to pack the color on the lid. But it doesn't stop me from finding other uses for it. You would never guess this baby was only $1..get your hands on it ASAP!

12. E.l.f Defining Eye Brush- This little brush is nothing special. I will go weeks without using it and when I do I use it to apply color on the crease because all my other brushes are dirty. Doesn't do an amazing job its just their.

13. E.l.f Foundation Brush- this brush is pretty much the same as the one mentioned above. Its just their...its ok. Its good to have as a backup if all your other brushes are dirty, it will get the job done, but I wouldn't use it everyday religiously.

14. & 15. E.l.f Bronzing Blush and Face Brush - These brushes are garbage. They shed like crazy, they poke, they hurt, they make your face itch when your done applying and they leave little brush hairs on your face. Their horrible. Not even good for backup. Their goes another $2 wasted. At least it doesn't hurt your pocket.

16. E.l.f Lash & Brow Clear Mascara- This product has two sides: one with a clear mascara wand, which I don't care too much for and the clear brow side that I really like. I brush my brows over when I'm done shading then in with this and it helps the hairs stay in place...like hair gel for the brows!

17. e.l.f Shine Erasers- These are oil blotting sheets. The pack comes with 50 sheets. I like them. They do what their supposed to do. So what are some of your favorite e.l.f products? ?
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Makeup Forever HD Foundation

Hey girls! I'm excited to do a review on this foundation that I bought about 2 weeks ago, and its the Makeup Forever High Definition Foundation. Their has been so much hype about this foundation, such as on youtube and magazines.  I truly believe this is a product that you will either completely love or completely hate. In my case its a Love. Anyways this is what it claims:
"HD Foundation combines flawless coverage and an
extremely natural finish. The Sericite contained in HD foundation
hightens the difussion of light and intensifies the glow of the skin.
Enriched with Relipidium, HD Foundation moisturizes and prepares
 the skin for makeup. Its unusually smooth and elastic texture makes it
easy to apply and a pleasure to wear. Skin texture is refined
to give a very natural complexion."
Well let me tell you that so far what it claims to do, it does! The HD part basically is meant to make your skin look flawless and natural in pictures. I found this to be true when me and a friend of mine were taken random pictures of eachother closeup we are both the same color complexion (MAC NC40) and her face was just coming out super ghostly white very unatural, when my face was smooth and true to color. The foundation contains no SPF, its medium coverage and my color is in 153. I have been wearing close to everyday and I really like it probably more than my NARS which I grew to like after sometime, but thats a whole other story. Anyway, I read in last months Allure Magazine that this foundation is a favorite of Kim Kardashian. True or not, being a fan of her skin it convinced me to finally get it. It goes on super light and smooth, very easy to blend. Will not clog your pores. It gives you a very natural make-up finish. Definetly this is a foundation to try so if your interested visit your Sephora and check it out. Runs for about ($40)

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Current *Likes*

So I wanted to show you some things that are my "Current Likes". Meaning at the moment I love them and use them  on a daily or close to.

AVON Bronzer in "Sunset Glow"
 It has been on my cheeks just about everyday this summer. I really love it because it doesnt look to harsh or too dark on me, it gives me just the right amount of color when I want a little "bronzing shimmer."this was about $10
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Sephora "Color to go"
Red Limited Edition
So this is a tiny makeup pallete that I picked up at Sephora when I was standing in line to pay. They always get you their! Anyway, I thought it was so cute. I liked all 8colors. You can easily create a simple day look or a more dramatic night look with this.. (They are super shimmery) Swatches:
It comes with a good size mirror that I probably will never use to apply my eyeshadow. When you slide open one side it comes wit the most amazing Blush! I would like to compare it to NARS "orgasm" I love it! I have it on my cheeks right now. When you slide out the other side it comes with 4 lipglosses that I really dont care too much for, but 8 beautiful eyeshadows and an amazing blush for $15! Can't go wrong with that!
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Revlon lipsticks in
"Mauve it over" & "Nude attitude"
Two of my most favorite matte lipsticks from Revlon. "Mauve it over" (left) I like to use this lipstick anytime, anyplace. It goes with everything its perfect on my skintone (MAC NC40) Sometimes I top it off with a lipgloss from NYX in "Real Nude". The other "Nude Attitude" (right) I use whenever I do a very smokey dramatic eye, just to tone the look down a bit. Its hard for me to find the right nude because of my skin tone, if its too nude my lips look extra pale, but this so far has got the job done!
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NYX Lipgloss in "Real Nude"
This has been a favorite lipgloss of mine for a long time. Its in "Real Nude" and although it is a nude shade it also has a nice pink tone to it that gives my lips a natural yet shiny "juicy" look. I wear it alone or I use it to top off any lipstick. Im addicted to this lipgloss.
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Borghese Nail Lacquer in "Rubino Red"
I found this color at CVS a few weeks ago and never really gave it a chance. A few days ago I decided to paint my nails red and grabbed this color and I was really impressed by it. I have had it on for almost 7 days now. I'd like to think of this nail polish as my new favorite Red nail polish...for now.
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Sephora Anti-shine Primer
I have been using this anti-shine primer since last week everyday, and so far so good. It feels just like water when you put it on, and typically I wait about 5 minutes before I move on to applying my foundation. Let me tell you this primer has really helped with my shine problem. I can go ALMOST the entire day shine free! Im really in likes with this product, I just hope it will continue to work for me! It ran for about $18.