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Elf was, for the lack of a Laser card, one of the few budget brands I had not tried out til recently. Despite the largely glowing reviews I’d heard from just about everyone, I’d never got around to taking the plunge – but I have to say, I now get what all the fuss is about.
Firstly, I love Elf’s packaging. It’s very like MAC and it may be my inner snob, but nice packaging just endears a product to me from the get go – Prestige, take note! The formula of the Minty Lip Gloss (1) was slightly disappointing – I think I was expecting something along the lines of California Kissin, but got more of a deathly-pale-lip effect. Still, the smell and tingle was yummy and the promise of fresh breath was definitely fulfilled.
Sacrilege aside, the Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths (2) were aaaaaamazing! I wouldn’t use them every day, just because my skin would probably blow up, but for a quick fix these are the best makeup wipes I’ve used. One does for your entire face and leaves it nicely moisturised. They’re quite lily-scented, which I didn’t like, but I’d put up with smelling like a garden centre if it meant not looking like a panda. No black eyes with these wipes!
It might be overly enthusiastic to say that the third time was the charm for my bronzer escapades, but this was the best of the bunch I’ve tried out. Warm Bronzer (3) comes in a sturdy palette with a great mirror and actually gave a bronzed effect as opposed to my recent mud-bath experiences. Three colours with a slight shimmer are just the right mix of light colour and sparkle.
Lastly, I trialled Mineral Lip Liner in Rose (4). This was my perfect liner colour, very similar to a MAC liner in Dervish that has graced my makeup bag for years. Great quality and minimal packaging won a thumbs up from me for this.
All products are €4, excepting Mineral Lip Liner which is €3.50, and can be bought online from eyeslipsface.co.uk.
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Has anyone tried their tinted moisturiser? I usually use the lancome one but Im a bit broke at the moment and looking for a cheaper alternative.
I got that bronzer recently on a recent splurge (if a splurge for less than €20 can be counted as one!)on the ELF website and I’d deffo agree. Great bargain bronzer and definitely better than my previous no-so-cheapo bronzer from Bourjois!
@Sally! Yep I’ve tried the tinted moisturiser! I really do like it very thick formula but I guess that’s the moisturiser. The coverage isn’t great and neither is the lasting power I often use the all over cover stick by elf under it as like a thin layer of cream foundation really helps coverage and lasting power
but the one thing I can’t stand is it oxidizes badly on my oily skin but it’s wort a try or £1.50 
Hope it helps if you’re wondering about anything just let me know!
yea you cant really argue with €1.50. The lancome one is 30 something quid!
Yep, I agree with Orlando & Covey – I normally hate bronzers but I’m in love with this one. It’s hard to apply too much with just one sweep, there’s no glitter, just a kind of light-reflecting sheen/shimmer. You can’t actually see any particles, which is a HUGE plus for me.
BTW Covey, is the name a Westport reference?
Just wondering cause I’m in Mayo myself…
Oooh, I was wondering whether the bronzer would be good! It’s great to know it’d be worth a try, I’ve been eyeing up E.L.F forever, going to try a couple of brushes too I think!
And, did anyone else notice that ASOS has decreased their postage costs to Ireland? It’s something like 2.99 now, and they do cosmetics too-yay!
can u order off elf with a laser card? because i just tried to place and order and it wouldnt work….?? i put in maestro?!
free postage until 9am 31 july if that benefits anyone!! enter FREE57EU at checkout…their facebook page has regular offers like this!!just made my first ever order, can’t wait to receive my goodies!!:)
Orlando – *waves* Missed you on the blather earlier hon, hope all is well with you! Love this post, fair play! Just purchased a nice haul there from ELF, my first, so am looking forward to sampling them!! The stuff is SO cheap, I just kept on ‘adding to cart’ and there was free postage as well, a promo. on their Facebook page…sweet
Can ELF be bought anywhere in England???
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thanks