E.L.F. Cosmetics - anyone tried? - Page 3

The_Ida · 19-12-2009

I posted this in the Budget Friendly Makeup-thread

Love:
The eye blending brushes! They blend SO well, I can't believe it! If you only get one thing from ELF, then get this. It is so soft, there was some shedding when I used it the first time, but all my brushes shed at first, so that was to be expected.
The eye shadow brush packs on the colour like nobody's business. It gets so much colour out of my Bourjois shadows, even though they can be a bit tough. Yet it's still sooooo soft. Also a must-buy

The all over colour stick in Golden Peach is just delicious. It works like a charm on top of blush, but not on an overwhelming way. And it looks very pretty on my lips with some gloss on top (it's pretty dry - see pic). A pic with the stick on bare skin - barely visible on top of my cheekbone, but nice sheen:

And now on to the crap. The All Over Colour Stick in Spotlight was utter crap. One white, chalky mess. I wish I'd bought Toasted instead.
The blush brush is also crap. Feels like scraping my skin with sandpaper. Application is OK, it just feels harsh on my skin.

So I'd definitely buy more stuff from ELF sometime - maybe more All Over Colour Sticks. Pink Lemonade and Toasted look delicious. And the concealer brush looks good as well.

Erin · 15-01-2010

Here's an article on E.L.F. that I came across today...

And though I balk when the article states "compares favorably to $30 and $50 per item for most department store brands" - it gives you an idea of the brand.

Talk about putting lipstick on a pig.

When Ted Rubin, head of [COLOR=#01509d !important][COLOR=#01509d !important]marketing[/COLOR][/COLOR] for E.L.F., a budget make-up company, talks about the Great Recession, he describes it as a welcome blessing, one part of “a perfect storm” that's helped facilitate stellar growth at the mostly online retailer over the past two years. Before the downturn, he tells Minyanville, “People would whisper about using E.L.F. They’d say, ‘Yeah, I use E.L.F. lip gloss, but I’m a M.A.C. buyer.’ Now, cheap is chic, and everybody is looking for ways to save a buck.”

E.L.F., which stands for “Eyes, Lips, Face” makes an entire line of make-up that only costs $1 a piece. That’s right: lipstick is $1, foundation, $1, even brushes are $1 per stick. Two other “premium” labels within the company are slightly costlier, at $3 and $5 per product, which still compares favorably to $30 and $50 per item for most department store brands, even if E.L.F.’s quality is described by many users as simply “fine.”

Link to the rest of the article:

Up-and-Coming Retails: E.L.F. Cosmetics

FleurDeLys · 04-11-2010

I want to order a bunch of stuff from their french website (the only site that ships to my country) but half of the stuff I want is unavailable, and it has been for 2 weeks now! When do they restock? I want to order it all in one go.

dancing_supastar · 06-11-2010

I use their natural radiance blush in Glow. It's a dupe for NARS orgasm.

lifeistiffanyblu · 07-11-2010

dancing_supastar, does the blush last long?

senorgemma · 09-11-2010

Anyone know where I could purchase ELF in Australia? Or at least somewhere online that ships to Aus?

The_Ida · 09-11-2010

^Try ELF's website.

Mindbear · 10-11-2010

I just received their brush cleaner and sadly, as lovely as the bottle looks in comparison to other brush cleaners....it doesn't actually clean the brushes, which is a problem.

dancing_supastar · 11-11-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifeistiffanyblu

dancing_supastar, does the blush last long?

It lasts generally all day for me. When I wear it for a night out it also stays on the whole night even if I get kinda sweaty.

CarolineRose · 13-11-2010

The tint in Pink Lemonade is really cute on the lips!

Bluestar07 · 13-11-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by senorgemma

Anyone know where I could purchase ELF in Australia? Or at least somewhere online that ships to Aus?

I actually just found this site today.
http://www.crushcosmetics.com.au/elf

shoegal87 · 30-11-2010

worst make up quality EVER

The_Ida · 01-12-2010

^I disagree. Depends on what products you get though.

Ganybelle · 01-12-2010

I have been disappointed with nearly everything I have bought from ELF. The mineral lipsticks, eyebrow highlighter pencil, and lip primer have ALL broken (not the packaging, the product). I also bought two of the new mineral eye brushes and when I was washing them with brush cleanser the bristles came completely out of the handle - and I am not being rough with my cosmetics by any means. I do however like the all over color stick in golden peach - haven't had any problems with that one and it is lovely as a highlighter. I do realise that the products are very cheap, but still...

katdavis · 02-12-2010

I recently picked up the ELF liquid liner and I love it! It stays on the whole day and for a $1 minus well take a try! I have also heard the the ELF bronzer/blush duo is exactly identical to the NARS laguna bronzer and orgasm blush!

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The_Ida In Bloom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denmark Gender: femme Posts: 9,206	I posted this in the Budget Friendly Makeup-thread Love: The eye blending brushes! They blend SO well, I can't believe it! If you only get one thing from ELF, then get this. It is so soft, there was some shedding when I used it the first time, but all my brushes shed at first, so that was to be expected. The eye shadow brush packs on the colour like nobody's business. It gets so much colour out of my Bourjois shadows, even though they can be a bit tough. Yet it's still sooooo soft. Also a must-buy The all over colour stick in Golden Peach is just delicious. It works like a charm on top of blush, but not on an overwhelming way. And it looks very pretty on my lips with some gloss on top (it's pretty dry - see pic). A pic with the stick on bare skin - barely visible on top of my cheekbone, but nice sheen: And now on to the crap. The All Over Colour Stick in Spotlight was utter crap. One white, chalky mess. I wish I'd bought Toasted instead. The blush brush is also crap. Feels like scraping my skin with sandpaper. Application is OK, it just feels harsh on my skin. So I'd definitely buy more stuff from ELF sometime - maybe more All Over Colour Sticks. Pink Lemonade and Toasted look delicious. And the concealer brush looks good as well. __________________ ten days of perfect tunes the colors red and blue we had a promise made we were in love

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Erin Iowa Girl at Heart Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles Gender: femme Posts: 14,556	Here's an article on E.L.F. that I came across today... And though I balk when the article states "compares favorably to $30 and $50 per item for most department store brands" - it gives you an idea of the brand. Talk about putting lipstick on a pig. When Ted Rubin, head of [COLOR=#01509d !important][COLOR=#01509d !important]marketing[/COLOR][/COLOR] for E.L.F., a budget make-up company, talks about the Great Recession, he describes it as a welcome blessing, one part of “a perfect storm” that's helped facilitate stellar growth at the mostly online retailer over the past two years. Before the downturn, he tells Minyanville, “People would whisper about using E.L.F. They’d say, ‘Yeah, I use E.L.F. lip gloss, but I’m a M.A.C. buyer.’ Now, cheap is chic, and everybody is looking for ways to save a buck.” E.L.F., which stands for “Eyes, Lips, Face” makes an entire line of make-up that only costs $1 a piece. That’s right: lipstick is $1, foundation, $1, even brushes are $1 per stick. Two other “premium” labels within the company are slightly costlier, at $3 and $5 per product, which still compares favorably to $30 and $50 per item for most department store brands, even if E.L.F.’s quality is described by many users as simply “fine.” Link to the rest of the article: Up-and-Coming Retails: E.L.F. Cosmetics __________________ Pinterest * Twitter

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dancing_supastar rising star Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Gender: femme Posts: 171	I use their natural radiance blush in Glow. It's a dupe for NARS orgasm. __________________ Blog:http://followinmyfabulousness.blogspot.com Twitter:http://twitter.com/jazzyphizz

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lifeistiffanyblu fashion elite Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: the big smoke Gender: femme Posts: 2,901	dancing_supastar, does the blush last long? __________________ I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.-KURT VONNEGUT

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FleurDeLys trendsetter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Belgium Gender: femme Posts: 1,457	I want to order a bunch of stuff from their french website (the only site that ships to my country) but half of the stuff I want is unavailable, and it has been for 2 weeks now! When do they restock? I want to order it all in one go.

09-11-2010	36
senorgemma front row Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Gender: femme Posts: 338	Anyone know where I could purchase ELF in Australia? Or at least somewhere online that ships to Aus?

09-11-2010	37
The_Ida In Bloom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denmark Gender: femme Posts: 9,206	^Try ELF's website. __________________ ten days of perfect tunes the colors red and blue we had a promise made we were in love

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Mindbear backstage pass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 773	I just received their brush cleaner and sadly, as lovely as the bottle looks in comparison to other brush cleaners....it doesn't actually clean the brushes, which is a problem.

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CarolineRose front row Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anderswo Gender: femme Posts: 372	The tint in Pink Lemonade is really cute on the lips! __________________ Life is too short to die.

30-11-2010	42
shoegal87 tfs star Join Date: May 2005 Location: Middle of Nowhere Gender: femme Posts: 1,980	worst make up quality EVER __________________ "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening"

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The_Ida In Bloom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denmark Gender: femme Posts: 9,206	^I disagree. Depends on what products you get though. __________________ ten days of perfect tunes the colors red and blue we had a promise made we were in love

01-12-2010	44
Ganybelle scenester Join Date: Jan 2010 Gender: femme Posts: 66	I have been disappointed with nearly everything I have bought from ELF. The mineral lipsticks, eyebrow highlighter pencil, and lip primer have ALL broken (not the packaging, the product). I also bought two of the new mineral eye brushes and when I was washing them with brush cleanser the bristles came completely out of the handle - and I am not being rough with my cosmetics by any means. I do however like the all over color stick in golden peach - haven't had any problems with that one and it is lovely as a highlighter. I do realise that the products are very cheap, but still...

02-12-2010	45
katdavis front row Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LA Gender: femme Posts: 225	I recently picked up the ELF liquid liner and I love it! It stays on the whole day and for a $1 minus well take a try! I have also heard the the ELF bronzer/blush duo is exactly identical to the NARS laguna bronzer and orgasm blush!

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