Sunday 5 February 2012

ELF Haul

I rarely buy make up online, but I make an exception for ELF. I think they are an amazing brand that offer cheap products. I just wish they were available in stores too as I find it so difficult to work out what products I want. I purchased a lipstick that was nowhere near the shade it was online (see post here) so from now on I only buy products where colour isn't necessarily important. Over the weekend, they had free delivery plus a mystery bag with every order over £10. I took this as my opportunity to make an order.




Corrective Concealer £3.50 - Link

I've seen many reviews on products like this, but I never quite got it. I mean, who wants to put blue, green yellow and pink on their face? After reading the description, I decided to take a risk and buy it. After playing around with it, I see why it's so popular. Each colour neutralizes a skin problem, (yellow: dark circles and bruises, blue: orange tan lines, green: pink skin such as spots and scars, pink: brighter eyes). The amazing thing is, it works! I used the green on my cheeks as they get really red, and it reduced it so much. After applying foundation, I couldn't notice it at all. My eyes also look much more bright and radiant, which is normally a struggle. This is a perfect base for anyone. My only little problem is I don't like the brush is comes with, but it's easy to use another.


Translucent Matifying Powder £3.50 - Link

I chose this because it works with every skin tone to set your make up. I carry this in my bag to use for touch ups during the day, and I love how it gets rid of the shine that sometimes appears. It also leaves my skin feeling lovely and soft.


Eye Brightener £3.50 - Link

Oh, I do love a product that brightens the eyes! I tend to try anything that will make my eyes look brighter, and this is also my first ever mineral product. It took so long for me to open it at first, as the sticker was practically glued on, but I must admit I enjoyed my first use of mineral make up. It was really soft, easy to apply, and blended really well. I noticed immediately the transformation. My eyes were much brighter, and it didn't look like I had any make up on at all, which I love.

Gem Tools Travel Mirror* £2.50 - Link

I can't exactly review a mirror, but I love the packaging, and it's cheap!


Nail Polishes in Glitter Glam* and Metal Madness* £1.50 each - Link

These colours are both gorgeous! They both have a shimmer to them, but Glitter Glam is definitely my favourite.



Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in Gun Metal* £1.00 - Link

I was shocked when I realised the price of this, and even though I got this for free, I will definitely be buying more as they are so good! It provides a strong solid line, and it smudges easily so you could use it for all looks. The only downside is that it looks lighter on the website than it actually is. Plus it comes with a sharperner on the lid, which is ideal.

What are your favourite ELF products?

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* - Items were free with £10 purchase

19 comments:

  1. I've seen so many mixed reviews on that corrective concealer, I can't decide whether to try it! I need to get myself in gear and make an Elf order soon, I've never tried anything from there yet and I can't come up with a good enough reason why haha!

    Frances x
    http://francescassandra.blogspot.com (Giveaway now on!)
    Twitter: @Francesss__

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    1. There is no reason why! It's so cheap and if you really hate everything you could always do a blog sale - although I'm sure you'll love it.

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  2. I used that eye brightener but then found out when I have my pic taken using flash photography it makes me look like I have orange circles under my eyes...maybe I'm not blending it right. I love the elf mineral lipsticks (but use with a balm so they dont dry lips out!) and the HD powder is my favourite product by them EVER. I could not live without that product! xxx

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    1. Oh no, I haven't taken any pics wearing it yet! Going to look into the HD powder. :)

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  3. i've tried the concealer corrector palette before and wasn't keen on how chalky it was, but maybe i got a bad one? the mattifying powder looks good, definitely want to try that out. my fav product from ELF is the Blush/Bronzer Duo, love it! xx

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    1. Maybe try applying with a concealer brush, I found it smoothes it into the skin better.

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  4. ohh im glad you got on with the corrective concealer and eye brightener, they didnt really work for me! ive just the concealer away but ill have to have another play with the brightener!

    love the look of that glitter glam, such a sucker for a glitter/shimmer!

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    1. Different things work for different people I suppose, but it's always worth trying again with products. :)

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  5. definitely need to make an ELF order soon, staring at all the products in your shopping basket isnt much fun. the eye brightener sounds intriguing! x

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    1. The eye brightener is my favourite, it looks so natural too. :)

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  6. I've never tried anything from ELF yet, I really want to. Everytime I go on the website I get a bit overwhelmed, I have NO idea what I should get :0 The nail polish you got look gorgeous :)
    Blog:nixolaslalaland.blogspot.com
    Twitter:@nixlala_land
    x x x

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    1. Maybe just order a few things that you like the look of and hope for the best. I'm always overwhelmed too - it can be easy to spend a lot on there.

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  7. Ive been wanting to try the mattifying powder! Great picks, though I own about 6 polishes from elf I am really not happy with them! They start chipping after a day :(

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    1. Have to agree ELF polishes aren't the best, but for £1.00 I'm not expecting perfection.

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  8. Elf are so good, I just hate paying for postage!

    Marie x

    marieeeloves.blogspot.com

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    1. I never pay for postage, they often do free delivery with a £10 spend so get in then! :)

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  9. i found some ELF products in Tk Maxx - i got one of the beauty books from there! i don't know if it was just a one off before christmas but you should definitely have a look :)

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  10. Where these the things you bought from elf or the things that were in the free mystery bag?

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    1. The nail polishes, eye pencil and mirror were in the mystery bag.

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