We're almost done with another week, my friends! Tomorrow is the last day of September - can I say crazy??? It's October 1st on Friday. Wow, 2010 is flying by! :O
Anyways, I may have mentioned before that I have quite a few pictures that I took for blog posts. I am putting some of them to use today! Yay! :)
You might remember from my How do you keep your makeup organized? post that I have quite a number of e.l.f. products. I love e.l.f. because it is the perfect makeup line for me as a makeup beginner. Their products have great quality at an affordable price. Most of the products on this post came from their one dollar collection.
*Thanks to my sister for introducing me to e.l.f.!*
Here are some of my e.l.f. products:
e.l.f. Essential Eye Makeup Remover Pads ($1.00)
Forget the mess of liquid eye makeup remover and enjoy the easy to use e.l.f. Eye Makeup Remover Pads! Great for travel and for the girl on-the-go. 18 pads included.
Smooth pad over closed lid and lashes. Tissue off before reapplying makeup. Your eyes feel fresh and clean! Recommended for use with e.l.f. Mascara’s and Eye Makeup.
*from http://www.eyeslipsface.com/*
I agree that it is great for travel. The size is really small - very easy to put in your little travel makeup kit.
This one is pretty good, but definitely not the best eye makeup remover wipes we can buy. But then again, for a dollar, we get what we get.
It doesn't take eye makeup off easily. You can use this either to take the first layer of eye makeup off or to take what's left over after.
Another thing: it dries up fast! So use it as often as you can after you buy it. I made the mistake of not doing that. Now I have a couple more dry pads left. I still use it though, I just wet it and use it to wipe off my eye makeup before washing my face.
e.l.f. Studio Eyebrow Kit ($3.00)
Create brows that are fuller, thicker, and more defined! The pigmented wax defines and shapes brows and the color complementing setting powder keeps them looking arched and perfected. The double sided taklon brush has one side to help arch your brows while the other side aids in filling them in. This duo provides lasting color definition for a naturally beautiful look.
*from http://www.eyeslipsface.com/*
I rarely use this one, but the couple of times I did, I thought it was good. For $3, it's pretty great. (I love the brush!)
There are 4 colors available: light, medium, dark, and ash.
Have you tried this product?
e.l.f. Essential Brightening Eye Color ($1.00)
Ivy and Luxe
Luxuriously smooth, corn silk formula provides eyes with a neutral base and an awakened brightness. The formula blends into skin for a long lasting, beautiful effect. The 4 color quad allows for both natural and dramatic looks. Mirror in compact included.
*from http://www.eyeslipsface.com/*
These quads are great! The colors are fantastic - for a dollar, you can't go wrong! I love using these - as you can probably tell from the applicators. Haha. ;)
The color will show up brighter when a primer is used, of course.
Oh, and the mirror in the compact - yeah, I didn't even notice it was there. I never used that mirror.
Here are swatches:
Luxe
Other colors to choose from: Butternut, Pretty 'n Pink, Silver Lining, Nouveau Neutrals, Drama, Matte Mauve, Blue Moon, Brownstone, Hazy Hazel, Ethereal, Punk Funk, Nymph Dreams, Glam, Day 2 Night, Teal Dream, and Rocker
Which ones sound good to you? Check out their website to see the colors. :)
Lastly, I have another NOTD! :D
Sinful Colors - San Francisco
I have some other e.l.f. products that I didn't get the chance to take photos of. I'll try to do that so I can share more with you guys. :D
What do you think of e.l.f. products? Any other items (e.l.f. or other) you recommend I try?
Have a great day, loves! :D
Ive tried ELF products before and loved them!
ReplyDeleteMe (as your make-up beginner sister) really enjoy reading this posts! :D
ReplyDeleteI've never tried anything e.l.f. but what really made me smile is that if I would recommend some "essentials" this would be an eyebrow set! This is what I'm using everyday :)
At the moment I'm obsessed with lipsticks. :D currently loving red lips ... What about you? :D
ELF definitely has some great products! I love their bronzers and many of their studio line brushes!
ReplyDeleteKatie-- i really love them! :D
ReplyDeleteSusi-- i'm starting to really use eyebrow sets everyday. i am loving red lips too! :D
Taj-- oooh, i want to try their bronzers too. :)
Yehh i started noticing there products a while back and heard some great reviews!! Deff gonna try out more different ones, i also heard gd things about the makeup brushes! =] x
ReplyDeletelove it !!! I love those wipes aren't they the best !!!
ReplyDeletexWHLo-- their brushes are great too! i use those, and i love them!
ReplyDeleteCurves ahead makeup-- :D
i love elf! they have really good makeup brushes too.
ReplyDeleteA La Moda-- yup, their makeup brushes are awesome! :D
ReplyDeleteI just recently tried the Elf makeup remover pads. I agree, not the best but not the worst. I will continue to use them. I'm enjoying the brow kit, I have it in Light. Like the green polish!
ReplyDeleteI really want E.L.F products, but i never seem to get around to it lOl
ReplyDeleteNever heard of ELF before - great reviews!
ReplyDeleteI want to try their eyebrow kit! I don't know if the shades will match my hair color though :/ The eyeshadow quads are pretty =]
ReplyDeleteBottledBeauty-- i think the brow kit is pretty awesome, i should actually use it more often. ;)
ReplyDeleteDizzy-- i hope you get to try them soon!
Jess-- you're welcome! you should try it out. :)
Susie-- hmmm, i think the darkest one may match your hair color.
Hi Mimi, i love your blog its soooo cute and flirty!! :)
ReplyDeleteI think ELF is great - its affordable . I love their lashes a lot!!
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Rinz-- hi! thanks for dropping by! i will definitely visit your blog too!
ReplyDeleteNice review! I love how ELF products are SO affordable!
ReplyDeletebubbs
www.paris-on-my-mind.blogspot.com
I had no idea and I will certainly try! I'm sorry, but I can't reciprocate on a great product!! I will be sure to let you know if I ever do :)
ReplyDeleteI agree E.L.F is amazing and very affordable! I have a lot of E.L.F too! :))
ReplyDeleteloving that nail polish! especially the name! <3
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I love Sinful Colors nail polish!! I'm able to buy another color almost every week!! Love love it :)
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Chrystie
www.anchoringgemini.blogspot.com
hi Mimi, ahm I've never tried E.L.F before but I'm considering it. :D I'm also a makeup beginner so hoarding E.L.F products won't harm us, would it?hehe looking at their website and your review it's affordable and pretty decent, better than dollar store makeups lol!
ReplyDeleteI love ELF too :) Especially their brushes! I have about 5 of their blending brush and I want to get more :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nail :)..Cute blog, I follow you, if you like, visit my blog..
ReplyDeletei always REALLY wondered if you could use the 1 product in ALL 3 spots like it claims - seems "wierd" right?!
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Erika
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I am going to try out elf soon :) it seems great.
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those prices are awesome! and i love the color of the eyeshadow!
ReplyDeleteyour nail polish is so cute! green is an awesome nail color!
I've never tried ELF but their products look really good and you are right, for ONE dollar, you can't really complain if something's not quite the way you'd like it! I think you should get a good eyeshadow brush, though (for your xmas list!) - those sponge applicators are usually rubbish!
ReplyDeleteLove this post! I've never tried e.l.f products- I'll definitely be on the lookout for them! xoxo
ReplyDeletehey mimi !
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I have never tried any of their products, definitely will, you sold me! XX!
ReplyDeleteAhh Like ya blog a loooooooooooot!
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Nice greets Lila!
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bubbs-- me too! thanks!
ReplyDeleteKel-- aw, it's okay, don't worry about it! i hope you get to try some elf products soon!
Bree-- elf is fantastic!
chrystie-- yeah, they have great colors and they're not that expensive! :)
Em-- haha, yeah, it's definitely wayyy better than dollar store makeup. haha.
mimi-- yup! i have most of their brushes too!
Miss Cherie-- hi! thanks for stopping by!
Erika-- hi! yeah, i'd love to join!
Georgia-- let me know how it works for you!
Shelley Ann-- yup, green is awesome!
Cafe Bellini-- yeah, i really want to buy MAC or Sigma brushes. :)
Brunch at Saks-- they're amazing!
emily-- hi! i emailed you! :D
shari-- hope it works out well for you!
Lila-Ellen-- hey! thanks for following!
Great post, Mimi!:D
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your pictures and swatches!:D
Try their studio eyeshadows, good pigmentation.:D
***** Marie *****
allthingsmarie.com
ELF makeup remover pads are awesome. i have to get that eyebrow kit. lovely nail color for fall.
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Marie-- thanks! and thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteCheryl-- thanks! and yup, a lot of people love the eyebrow kit!
I have all of these. although my eye pad dried out. haha.
ReplyDeleteGreat review!
Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/
I love elf. Thank you for the swatches and thanks for following!!
ReplyDeleteCarrie-- thanks! and yeah, that happened to mine too!
ReplyDeleteGinny-- you're welcome! :D
I love that nail polish! I'm already missing the pastels from this summer and get bored with purples, black, and shades of red. This is the perfect fall polish!
ReplyDeleteKristin-- yeah, eventhough i love purples and reds, i have to say that green is a really good fall color. :D
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