I got two tool things; the Mechanical Eyelash Curler because I needed new ones and the Professional Shine Eraser sheets as I was curious to try them, having never done before. The eyelash curlers are pretty standard but do a great job. They get right into the corners and curl the outer lashes as well, so for £1.50 (reduced from £3.75), they are well worth it.
As I said, I was curious to try the Shine Eraser sheets as it's a concept I had only just come across, and oh boy, do I love them. I get pretty oily skin during the summer, especially on my nose, so these were a godsend. I use one before make-up application when it's a warm day, and it absorbs a lot of the oiliness from my face, giving me a nice blank canvas. I also pop them in my bag whenever I go out, just in case my skin transforms into butter during the day, and I will definitely be using them during the new school year. They were £1.50 for 50 small sheets (bargain).
I got two nail polishes; 'Smoky brown' and 'Innocent', both quite muted colours. 'Smoky Brown' is a (surprise surprise) brown colour, and 'Innocent' is a creamy colour. I like the consistency of these, as they are quite thin and lightweight, but still have a really good pigmentation. This is also good for my tiny tiny hands and nails, as they don't gloop on the nails (technical term). These were £1 each, reduced from £2.50.
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| darker colour in real life |
I'm not that into bronzers and blushes because my face is pretty pink anyway, but I did get a Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in 'Sun-Kissed' as a bit of an experiment. I think it's a good product with great colour pay-off but I will never use it as it just doesn't match my skin tone as I don't tan or have a very bronzey skin tone. However, I have used it as a goldy-brown eyeshadow, and even though the formula is a bit different, it works well. Also, it was only £1.50!
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| goldy-browny colour in real life |
Also for the face, I got the Clarifying Pressed Powder in the lightest shade, Ivory. I am SO impressed with this, especially as it was only £1.50; it gives me a nice matte finish without looking chalky or cakey, and is pigmented enough to make my skin look really clear, but not overbearing. I highly recommend this and think it is in line with the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, which has been raved and raved about. I will definitely be repurchasing!
My most loved product that I bought actually consists of 5 products, as it is a custom palette. It has 4 slots, 3 of which I filled with eyeshadows in 'Pink Ice', 'Moondust' and 'Aubergine', and 1 with a lip colour in 'Berry Brown'. I adore this palette and cannot say enough about how amazing the eyeshadows are. I use 'Pink Ice' for highlighting in the inner corner and brow bone because it is a gorgeous shimmery creamy colour, and it opens my eyes up insane amounts. I also sometimes use it to sweep across the lid if I'm having a lazy day and just want something there.
'Moondust' is a light brown taupey colour, with a subtle goldy shimmer to it and I use this sooo much for the lid, or sometimes to contour with 'Pink Ice' on the lid for a lighter look. It reminds me of 'Satin Taupe' by MAC, and it it great for an everyday nude eye look.
The final eyeshadow, 'Aubergine', is dark dark purple, also with shimmer, and I use this for contouring in the crease. It is a very dark colour but when blended out goes perfectly with 'Moondust'.
The colour pay-off on all of these eyeshadows is phenomenal and I will certainly be repurchasing. As well as these, 'Berry Brown' is a great addition to the palette; a browny-red lip gloss/balm. I don't generally wear lip gloss and the formula to this is more in between being a balm and a gloss, as the finish is quite muted. Nevertheless, I really like it to spruce up my lips with a bit of colour during the day.
Each product, including the palette itself is £1.50 now, but in the sale the make-up elements (not the palette) were 45p each, which is completely insane and I have no idea why I didn't buy more.
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| a bit more brown in real life |
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| darker in real life |
The only other lip product I got was a Studio Matte Lip Colour in 'Praline', and oh boy, I love it. I'm not too big on having glossy, shiny lips and I much prefer matte products, so finding this was a dream. It has a similar consistency to a matte lipstick, except it lasts a lot longer and is a bit thicker, which is perfect for going back to school next week. The only thing I would say about this is that I wish there was a bigger colour range; I find that a lot of lip products on the high street have a glossy finish, and that just doesn't appeal to us matte girls. Even so, I love this product intensely, and it was £2.50, reduced from £3.75 (look at me going all up market).
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| darker in real life; very similar to 'Berry Brown' from the custom palette |
Another brilliant product that I got was the Eyelid Primer in 'Sheer', which keeps my eye make-up on all day. It absorbs instantly and leaves my eyelids a blank canvas; I hate it when a primer has too much pigmentation. In my opinion, it is comparable to the Urban Decay Primer Potion, so at only £1.50, I will definitely be repurchasing.
I hate to be mean about products, but I must be honest, the Brightening Eye Colours that I got in 'Ethereal' and 'Ocean Dreams' (don't know why I bought Ocean dreams as I have blue eyes, so it would never suit) aren't for me. They have little colour pay off and I was bitterly disappointed because they are actually really nice colours. I tried all that was humanly possible; using a wet brush, and scraping off the surface, but still, there would be no pay off unless I ground them into a loose powder (but I'm not that desperate). I don't really mind though, as they were only £1 (reduced from £1.50) each, so it is to be expected.
I'd never tried cream eye shadow before buying the Duo Eye Shadow Cream in 'Mocha Swirl', as I get quite oily eyelids. However, I love this one with all my heart (almost). It has two colours; one a light lilacy purple and the other a deep brown. I was a little apprehensive at first, but these have grown on me massively. With a good primer (ELF one), they blend amazingly, and the consistency is very smooth. I think it is brilliant for autumn, and I have thoroughly enjoyed this, and hope to buy some more colours. This was £1, reduced from £1.50 (WOW).
Finally, I bought two more things for the eyes; the Waterproof Eyeliner Pen and Individual False Lashes, both in Black. I don't like the eyeliner because even though the nib is a nice shape and would be good for precision, there is virtually little pigmentation to the liquid. It's disappointing, but for £1.50, I can't complain all too much as it does work, just not very well.
UPDATE: I have recently gone back to this eyeliner pen and am completely in love with it. I think that the little colour pay-off was because it was a new product, and it works perfectly now. Have repurchased since!
I bought the lashes for my prom, because I can't stand using normal lashes as they feel heavy on my eyes. It turns out that I didn't actually use them for prom (lack of time), but I do like them a lot. The glue in the pack is actually pretty good; it lasts the whole night, but doesn't hurt my eyelid when I take them off. At only £1.50, I am very impressed.
UPDATE: I have recently gone back to this eyeliner pen and am completely in love with it. I think that the little colour pay-off was because it was a new product, and it works perfectly now. Have repurchased since!
This order alone has made me love ELF as a brand so so much, and I will definitely be repurchasing some items and trying out some brushes next time I order. The brand is such good quality and so insanely cheap that even if you get a bit carried away, it won't break the bank. ELF have a little sale on at the moment, and there is a 1p postage offer this week (it's amazingly cheap already and they still have sales; sign of a good brand), so I highly recommend getting a few things!
All bought at: http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/page/home
Bye!!
ps. does it sound like justin timberlake is saying 'pocket full of soap' in 'mirrors', or is it just me?
ps. does it sound like justin timberlake is saying 'pocket full of soap' in 'mirrors', or is it just me?
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