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I’ve been obsessed with makeup since middle school. I remember my first powder compact. It was Cover Girl, and I was just enthralled that I had real, grown-up makeup. I still remember the distinct medicinal smell of Cover Girl powder. Why does it smell so strong? I still can’t figure it out (and the smell hasn’t changed).
I’ve had a few people ask about my makeup after I post my vlog talk vlogs. I’m no expert on makeup, but I have found some great products that work really well for me, and I want to share them with you guys in case you’re in the market for some new products.
I buy almost all my makeup from e.l.f. (eyes,lips, face) cosmetics. It’s an online makeup store with unbelievably low prices on products. The first time I bought from there I was thinking, no way this is for real. Seriously, this has to be some kind of joke, or the makeup is cheap and smells bad and has poison in it. Then I opened up the packages and my life pretty much changed.
Here are my must have products from e.l.f.:
Essentials Brightening Eye color
I love this stuff. They offer 18 different coordinating quads — 72 different colors for $18 if you want to buy them all. I have several sets, but my favorite is Ethereal. It has a little shimmer, the brown is perfect for every day and the pink and coral colors add pop without making you look like a clown. For $1 (or 25cents a color) the quality is fantastic.
This eyeshadow is part of their mineral line and I use it every day. Each jar is $3. Most of the colors have a lot of shimmer. Of course, there is a difference between shimmer and glitter. I’m a big fan of shimmering makeup because I think it brightens up your face — especially light, shimmery eye makeup when you have had 4 hours sleep. I like the colors Ethereal, Celebrity, Angelic and Caffeinated.The first three are light colors that I use as a base and brow bone highlight, but the last is a darker, bolder brown I use for special occasions.
I also use Black as my eyeliner. It stays on all day, has the look of liquid liner but not as heavy — and also much easier to apply.
This is what helps my eye makeup stay on all day. Seriously, all day. I put it on at 7 am and many times it looks just as fresh at 7 pm. This product doesn’t last as long as some of the others, so I will throw three in my virtual shopping cart when I place an order.
This is my go-to blush. It’s messy. A little goes a LONG way. It has a shimmer. But if you’re into all these things, this is a fantastic blush (and if you’re so inclined, you can use it as eyeshadow, too). I put a tiny bit on my cheek bone and blend it down with my fingers (and that’s where the messy comes in). I buy a tube of this and it lasts at least three to four months. I use Persimmon.
Once upon a time, a Clinique makeup girl told me the makeup with a slight shimmer in it would help cover up any blemishes and imperfections by reflecting the light. I bought what she was selling and I’ve never forgotten her tip. So, when I found the e.l.f. bronzing powder in Luminence, I had to try it — and I fell in love. This is, by far, my favorite e.l.f. product. I use it even if I’m not “putting my face on”. It’s not a bronzer, but a translucent, nude shimmer. This also doesn’t last long, so I buy several at a time.
Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara
I use this to tame my wild eyebrows. I guess you could use it as mascara, but who wants to do that? Oh, maybe people who have naturally amazing eyelashes and don’t need mascara (bitches).
I could honestly go on and on about this brand. There are some Target stores that carry select products, but for the full line you have to check out their website. If your budget is tight and don’t want to plunk down big bucks for a product that you might not like, e.l.f. is for you.
Do you love makeup? Have you tried e.l.f.?
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E.l.f cosmetics are awesome!
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I’ve tried a few of their stuff and it’s pretty good. I should probably buy more of it. I have a sick obsession with Sephora.
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I got an error message when I posted this so I didn’t think it went through. I promise I am not trying to monopolize your comment space!!
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I would save a fortune if I bought their stuff. I need to wean myself off Sephora. They get way too much of my money.
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Wean slowly but surely! Start with the ELF studio collection…it’s higher end but still so much cheaper.
Umm…I am in love with ELF! I have the 100-piece eyeshadow kit. I bought it when it was $5 it is so worth it! I do go to Sephora for a few things but I buy everything else from ELF! I need to get some more of that clear mascara. I jacked my eyebrows up by trying to shape them myself. LOL! This would help them be tamed hopefully and not look so ridiculous.
I also love that they are always sending me coupons by e-mail. So iy is even cheaper!!
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high five for ELF fans!!!! I wanted that 100 piece kit so bad and missed the chance. That clear mascara is great. My eyebrows are ridiculous without it!
I have never heard of ELF, but I also rarely wear makeup. So there’s that.
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Well there you go…you can try out some different styles of makeup…and post pictures where people are all, “who is that foxy lady!?” (in other words, your new picture is GORGEOUS!)
Twitter: AwesomeHutch
My brushes are all from e.l.f and they’ve lasted forever! Plus I got their brush cleaners (one an US Weekly giveaway maaaaaany years ago). I really should look in to their eye shadows I pretty much wear the same everyday unless I’m wearing brown. I’m with you on the shimmer too.
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One of my friends recommended this makeup to me and I totally forgot all about it – I too have a dangerous Sephora habit (specifically urban decay)
I’m going to have to check them out because they’re sooooo affordable!
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I’ve never heard of e.l.f before but I always love your makeup so I think I should check it out. Thank you for sharing.
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Tomorrow’s vlogtalk is about my makeup!! You should try it out…and if you hate it, you only spent a few bucks!
I love e.l.f.’s Super Glossy Lip Shine in Honey Do. It’s the perfect consistency and color – not too sticky and not shimmery at all. And the fact that it’s $1 at Target makes is that much more amazing.
I know! I love that some of their products are at Target. Their lip glosses rock..I have a ton in a bunch of colors.
Twitter: laurenweber84
I’m so excited you highlighted e.l.f. products because I constantly read about amazing products I would love to try, but don’t have the budget for. Thanks to your tips – I definitely have some fun ideas for things to try without breaking the bank
Def going to purchase the eyeshadow and bronzer!
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It’s my pleasure! You’ll love the bronzer if you do get it. Make sure it’s luminence unless you WANT the dark bronzer. I absolutely love the way it evens out my skin…I can’t even tell you. You know I love a product when I talk about it for free
Twitter: joneseskeeper
I haven’t tried e.l.f. But I need to get into makeup because I like the even way it makes my skin look. I don’t like to wear a lot, so I’m looking for basics on the ground floor.
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ELF would be perfect for you then! I love you can try different things and if it doesn’t work — you’re out a couple bucks. Their basics are great, even stuff like lipglosses and basic blushes.
Twitter: erinmargolin
I have heard about ELF products and have seen some in our Target store…sadly? I am terrible at putting makeup on and can never seem to tell when it looks decent or when I look like a clown. Which is why I rarely wear much makeup. LOL
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I’ve heard a lot about e.l.f. but like you, was hesitant to try it too b/c I thought no way could it be good quality. I’ll have to look into it though. I love makeup–esp lipstick. Sadly, I hardly wear any these days!
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I haven’t tried that makeup before but I might now! I don’t really wear a lot of makeup though.
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I’ve never of e.l.f but I always love your makeup so maybe I’ll go take a look!
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I’ve only just recently become obsessed with makeup….sadly, the expensive kind. And since my first bunny hopped into my life, I’ve also become obsessed with finding companies that *don’t* test on animals-a hard thing to find in the world of cheap cosmetics. Does e.l.f. do the animal testing thing? Because if not, I would LOVE to try it out!
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I just discovered e.l.f. a couple of weekends ago and I’m officially hooked. I found some of the stuff at Gordman’s (which I just recently discovered, too) and I went buy happy and bought all kinds of stuff. Liquid eyeliner, new colors, more new colors, more eyeliner… I’ll definitely have to check out their website. I need new foundation. This mineral stuff is fine for summer, but I want more coverage.
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Question! You complained about the bitches with great eyelashes (which I do on the regular, as well), but you have adorable eyelashes! So, do you use fakes or do you have curly eyelashes? I saw that e.l.f. has some for $1 and I wondered, if you use fakies, if you have ever tried theirs. That’s all.
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