Tuesday, December 15, 2009
E.L.F Costmetics Review and Contest!
I don't think I ever learned the proper
way to apply make-up. I get it from all
my friends. You applied it too thick.
Michelle, we can hardly see it! Blue is
not your shade! ( 80's pleazzzzzzzzz)
I always thought I was doing just right
until I ran into the first one of my so called
friends every day. Around 25, I called
experimenting quits and just went for
Natural Colors and top of the line cosmetics.
The problem with that decision is it was
A. Expensive
B. Very Limited product line and retail locations
If I ran out of my lipstick I had to have a
fat wallet and time to run up to the mall. In
my 20's I really didn't have either. When I had
the money it was because I was working my
butt off and when I was working my Butt off I
just didn't have the time. I either had to stock
up when I could or I was just out of luck. I started
trying less expensive brands that I could run to
my local CVS for but I just didn't enjoy them.
They felt thick, they felt heavy on my skin.
A lot clumped or dried up too easy and most
were as Natural as the girls walking out of
a plastic surgeons office. I had to find a happy
middle ground I could live with. I don't mind
stocking up if I don't have to break the bank
to do so. A few weeks ago I got the chance to
review E.L.F (eyes, lips and face ) Cosmetics
and jumped at it. I was ashamed I had not tried
it sooner for I have heard nothing but good things
about them. I needed to know if they met all of my
requirements, affordable, quality, natural
and according to my friends, idiot proof.
THANKS GUYS!
I received items from their Mineral products
line that included the Lip Stick, Foundation, Eyeshadow
and also the Under Eye Concealer and Lip Stain from
their regular line. Since I had just about everything
I needed I decided to go for a full makeover.
I wanted a blank slate so I started clean and fresh
and Ala Natural Michelle, this is not the look for me.
Trust me, I look my age without makeup!
I was impressed with how light the products were
as I applied them. Unlike other cosmetics I have
used they felt gentle and not like I was coating my face
with paint. I really loved the concealer for I am not
a big fan of Foundation since I like for my skin to
be able to breath and have always went with concealer
instead and spot covered. I just used it on my trouble spots
such as under my eyes and chin. This stuff went on very
clean and I hardly had to blend at all. That was a huge
perk for me for I am also lazy and hate to stand for
long periods of time applying makeup. The eye shadow was
incredible and also a neutral shade ( glamorous)
so it was keeping in form with my colors and that made
me like it even more. I even tried the mineral
foundation and LOVED it and as I said before I am
not a fan of foundations at all. This was perfect though
and felt light, in fact so light, I felt like I didn't have it
on at all. If I wasn't so lazy I would wear it everyday but I
do plan on wearing it whenever I go somewhere for I loved
the even look my face had and the shade matched my
own skin tone so you could not tell a difference.
I am even posting some before and after pictures and
I am not a picture person so this is big for me!
The only part I was unsure of is if the Lipstick is too dark
for me? Normally I go lighter but HEY, I said total make-over!
Best of all ELF is going to give one of their
Mini Makeup Collections to one of my readers!
How cool is that? To enter just go to their site and
come back here and post what your favorite product
is or one you would like to try? The contest will start
today, December 15th and run until Midnight on January
17th. USA and 18 and older can enter daily and the winner
will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to
contact me with their mailing information. As always
you can earn a bonus entry by entering the contest of
the day and other ways to enter are posted below.
E.L.F
Extra entries.
Extra entries only count after the initial entry
is completed.
1. Become a follower of my blog or
post that you are. 3 entries,
please post 3 times.
2. Enter any of my other contest. I entry
per contest, separate post for each entry.
3. Grab my button. 5 entries. Please post
5 times.
4. Blog about this contest somewhere else
and post the link here. 5 Entries Please
post five times.
Hey there, while you are here don't forget to enter
my Princereigns and Yo Baby Contests!
December 15, 2009 at 7:25 PM
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December 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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December 15, 2009 at 10:58 PM
I would like to try their Brightening Eye Liner in the coffee color.
December 15, 2009 at 10:59 PM
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December 16, 2009 at 4:27 AM
I like the Brightening Eye Liner.
December 16, 2009 at 8:06 AM
I'd like to try the clarifying pressed powder.
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December 16, 2009 at 8:22 AM
I like the Elf Celebrity Picks Kit especially the Chi-lan Lieu's e.l.f. picks kit.
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December 16, 2009 at 7:27 PM
I like Chi-Lan Lieu predesigned package
December 16, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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December 16, 2009 at 7:34 PM
I love their hypershine gloss for my smile! I am queenesperfect at yahoo.com
December 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM
I'd also love to try the Plumping Lip Glaze in Baby doll!
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December 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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December 16, 2009 at 9:14 PM
I love their hypershine gloss for my smile
December 17, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Id like the plumping lip glaze. Thanks for the chance.
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December 17, 2009 at 8:20 AM
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December 17, 2009 at 11:22 AM
I like the All Over Color Stick. Thanks!
December 17, 2009 at 7:21 PM
I like the super shine gloss
December 17, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I'd like to try the Vanilla Coconut bath gel.
December 18, 2009 at 5:40 AM
i would get a couple makeup brushes
December 18, 2009 at 5:40 AM
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December 18, 2009 at 5:47 AM
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December 18, 2009 at 6:14 AM
I like The Shimmering Facial Whip!
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December 18, 2009 at 6:15 AM
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December 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM
I would love to try the Shimmering Facial Whip in Sun Kissed!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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December 18, 2009 at 7:57 AM
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Thank you for the giveaway :)
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December 18, 2009 at 8:44 AM
I'd like to try the Tone Correcting Concealer.
December 18, 2009 at 8:45 AM
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December 18, 2009 at 12:17 PM
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December 18, 2009 at 2:47 PM
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December 18, 2009 at 6:41 PM
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December 18, 2009 at 7:58 PM
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December 19, 2009 at 7:53 AM
I could use the All Over Color Stick. Thanks!
December 19, 2009 at 8:36 AM
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December 19, 2009 at 12:24 PM
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December 19, 2009 at 3:03 PM
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December 19, 2009 at 8:36 PM
I haven't tried elf either, but I plan too soon! I would like to try the Cucumber Melon hand cream-it's one of my favorite scents.
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December 20, 2009 at 5:58 AM
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December 22, 2009 at 9:36 AM
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December 22, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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December 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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December 23, 2009 at 1:47 PM
I like the eyelid primer.
December 23, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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December 23, 2009 at 4:34 PM
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December 25, 2009 at 2:21 PM
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December 25, 2009 at 9:39 PM
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December 26, 2009 at 6:54 PM
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I would like to try the Brightening Eye Liner
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December 29, 2009 at 3:04 PM
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December 29, 2009 at 8:41 PM
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December 30, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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I love their hypershine gloss for my smile!
January 7, 2010 at 11:21 PM
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January 8, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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