Elf Haul & Review

Almost all the products i used in the above picture are ELF and featured in my review!!

So after all the hype about Elf cosmetic and some of its very popular products i hopped on there website and spent quite some time going through all the amazingly inexpensive items. I ordered some of the things i thought might interest my readers most and here they are reviewed for you all. Some AMAZING things here peeps, i promise u will love... <3

Mineral Infused Face Primer
Radient Glow:
I ordered these in 3 colours. These primers are creamy and smooth and definitely does the job. The colour Radient Glow is gold in colour and gives you a lovely glow and smooth finish.
Poreless face primer- fills in fine lines & reduces the appearance of enlarged pores.
Mineral Face Primer-Fills in fine lines & creates a flawless finish.
Alot of people don't use primers under their foundation and often thinks its a gimmick but i strongly disagree. Every surface needs a base and that's the purpose of a primer. This is a great primer and for the cost i highly doubt you will find anything as good for anywhere near the price.

                  Studio Acne Fighting Foundation                       

I ordered this foundations after many mixed reviews which i had read. I ordered Two of these in the colours Porcelain and Ivory. So i have tried and tested them and i have to say i was greatly please with the results. i can tell you this foundation has a lovely creamy texture, its lightweight with a medium coverage and its extremely build-able (not cakey looking) which is awesome for someone who loves a fuller coverage. This product claims to have acne fighting ingredients,  I don't have Acne so i really cant comment on that aspect.
I wore this foundation to a children's play centre, it was a hot clammy day and i was running around with the kids so as you can imagine i was pretty sweaty...(yuck) My foundation stayed perfectly in place the entire day and remained fresh. I also used and Elf face Primer & Elf setting spray.

However i would be careful when choosing your colour. I am in no way, shape or form porcelain skin tone, i do consider myself pretty pale but i have clients with much lighter skin tone than myself and Porcelain would be to dark for them. My skin is Normal/Combination and changes from time to time, sometimes my skin is a little dehydrated due to different factors ie lifestyle and the weather. I did find this foundation worked best with my skin when it was a little more on the oily side.




Elf studio Make up mist & set spray

Lets be real a setting spray is really not a necessity but it definitely should be in my opinion. Okay so you don't need to use this on a daily basis, going to collage, work, school or running to the supermarket ect but for nights out, weddings, or higher temp work environments eg kitchens this stuff is magic. Apply this as a finishing step to your make up routine and you will notice a difference. I am a HUGE fan of Urban Decays setting spray and i religiously complete every clients make up application with this, but unless you are a huge make up buff forking out that much money isn't very tempting. Elf have come up with an alternative and here it is. The package is not of great standard so i would recommend buying 2 or 3 of these and putting them into a reusable spray bottle, u will find these at any 2euro, £land or wallmart stores.





                           Eyebrow Kit
WOW was i impressed. I could never justify spending ridiculous money on brow kits so i always stuck to the lower end products eg. W7 or just eye shadow. While i found these okay...ish... I was nearly about to give in and buy the HD kit and then i heard all the rave reviews about ELFs eyebrow kit which comes with a double ended brush, a wax and a shadow. So i ordered this in colour medium and tried it out. I have used this product every single day since i received it and i have been getting compliment after compliment about my brows (even though they are like caterpillars at the minute). This is so easy to use and long lasting and i am so impressed with the quality of packaging. I just cant believed more people haven't discovered this palette. Must be ELFs best kept secret...



Studio Blush
I bought this in Mellow Mauve and i really love this colour. You can use this lightly for a subtle healthy glow or you can layer this for a more dramatic look. This blusher has been featured in many magazines and rated highly by many famous make up artists. The packaging is top quality and alot like that of NARS.


                            


                           Contouring Blush & Bronzing Cream
I LOVE to contour and highlight. And if you don't do this then you should start. It works wonders. From creating cheek bones to slimming down your face, its amazing the results you can achieve. This is my first cream contouring palette and i was a bit reluctant to try this out. Contouring definitely does take some practise but once you know how and after some practice its like riding a bike. I ordered this in the colour St Lucia (also available in powder contouring blush and bronzer palette). Its creamy and smooth and i LOVE this shade. I found this surprisingly easy to use but for anyone not familiar with this procedure a few practices is advisable and i would suggest using the ELF Contouring blush and bronzer powder palette instead.





Baked highlighter & Baked bronzer
Highlighter in Pink diamonds and bronzer in St Lucia. Ehhh... I was really disappointed when i received these as i was most excited to try these out. When i opened them they were both broken and unlike most of ELFs studio line i found the packaging quite poor. However i cannot complain about the product itself. i use both these as a highlight depending the look that I'm trying to achieve.

Essential Shimmer
Again the packaging is a little disappointing but for the price i really shouldn't complain. The product itself is nice and does what its supposed to. Another nice little highlighter.






Tone Correcting Concealer
Rosey Beige and Ivory are the colours i ordered. These concealers have a nice soft texture, they are extremely lightweight therefore perfect for the under eye area giving a fresh and glowing finish. However they are not high coverage but are perfect for covering the normal under eye circles. I don't recommend these to anyone who needs a high coverage under eye concealer.

                                           Studio Matt Lip Colour                         

Soooo Impressed. I bought these in Rich Red (My Fav) Tea Rose & Natural. When deciding on the colours i wanted i wasn't to impressed by the selection. Rich Red is by far my favorite. These Lip colours is so highly pigmented and long lasting & do not run or budge. Although i love a matt finish i would recommend using a clear gloss on top of these of lip colours or vasaline underneath as these Lip colours are slightly drying. But I really love them. The packaging is top quality & i cant believe how pleased i am with these. Fingers crossed ELF brings out some more shades in these fantastic Lip colours...  

Studio Moisturizing Lipstick

I bought this in Pink Minx and i have to say the colour was not what i was expecting. Its a little dull and over all i wasn't impressed with this product like i was with the Lip colour. Its an okay lipstick but i have definitely used better in the same price range. Would only buy these again if i found a colour i really loved.

Studio Eyeliner & Waterproof lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Eyeliner in coffee and mascara in Black brown. i ordered these as i loved the colours. The eyeliner was lighter in colour than i thought it would be but i liked it all the same. The eyeliner is creamy and applies smoothly. Its not very long lasting however but is good for the price. The mascara i love. It definitely adds length and volume to your lashes and the colour is gorgeous. This mascara is perfect for a more mature lady and perfectly complements a bronze look as does the eyeliner. I have used better mascara but i do really like this mascara as it builds well without clumping.



Long Lasting Lustrous Eye shadow
Eeeeekkk... I LOVE this... Mine is in the colour Gold. This product is gorgeous,long lasting and highly pigmented. It can be used on its own or under an eye shadow for a gold colour base. This shadow comes in a range of colours that i will definitely be trying out. It has a whipped gel texture and surprisingly fluffy once applied. It can also be used as a liner. Amazeballz! <3




Eye Brushes
Studio Eye shadow C brush- synthetic brush, can be used with wet or dry products.

Picks up a great amount of product and distributes it perfectly. Soft an fluffy and perfect for placing product on he lid.

Studio contour brush- synthetic bush, its a soft small brush. i use this brush for placing and blending a small amount of dark product in and around he crease.

Crystal blending brush- synthetic brush, this brush is a little bigger than the studio contour brush. I love this brush. Its perfect for blending and its super cute with its crystal encrusted handle.

Essential smudge brush- I use this brush for smudging my eyeliner for a smokey eye effect. Its small and soft so its also perfect for placing eyeshadow in hard to reach areas, inner corner of the eye, under the water line and for highlighting under my brow bone.

These Brushes are all amazing. The quality is brilliant considering how inexpensive they are. I am comparing these brushes with high end top quality brushes and would highly recommend them to anyone, for personal or professional use.


Lip Exfoliator
Okay so i cant stress how much i love this little guy. Not only does it smell and taste divine but it also works a treat. Its so handy because it comes in the form of a lipstick so its quick and easy to use. After using this product a few times your lipstick, liner and gloss will have a more even and flawless finish and will last longer. If you don't have 1 of these, you should! I'm just sorry i didn't buy more...




Eye Primer
As I'm guessing you have already picked up on that the fact I'm slightly obsessed with primers, this one is no different. My one is in the colour blush. i had ordered these in many different colours as the price was definitely right. They were out of stock of all the rest of the colours i ordered (normally a good sign). This primer is creamy and smooth and is a good base for eye shadow. It prevents creasing and eye shadow clings and sticks to it aiding the longevity of your shadows.

Hope you guys found this post helpfull. If you have any questions on any of the products or ordering information please just ask. I will leave the links for the ELF website bellow and keep and eye out on my facebook and twitter pages for my ELF cosmetic GIVEAWAY competition which i will be announcing soon. Below are the products i will be giving away to one lucky winner... :)

Ordering Information...

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