ELF Eyebrow Kit

My eyebrows are naturally very sparse  and I didn't appreciate until recently how filling in eyebrows really frames my face and compliments the rest of my makeup. Along with foundation, filling in my brows is the thing that I have to do every day as a bare minimum. Looking back at photos before brows I can really tell what was missing!


I purchased the ELF eyebrow kit, in the shade Dark, which is a gel and powder combined. The colours are very subtle but defining at the same time which is perfect as I have always  worried that my brows will look too drawn in with a pencil.

ELF Say -

Eyebrow Kit Create brows that are fuller, thicker, and more defined! The pigmented wax defines and shapes brows and the color complementing setting powder keeps them looking arched and perfected. The doubled sided taklon brush has one side to help arch your brows while the other side aids in filling them in. This duo provides lasting color definition for a naturally beautiful look. Directions Use the pigmented brow gel to define and shape the brows with the angled brush for precise lines. Set the color in with the brow powder and fill in with the blending brush for a natural finished look.

The kit is from the Studio range and is £3.50. I have been using this for about 6 months and barely made a dent in either the gel or the powder so I see this lasting me a very long time!

Generally, I find everything about eyebrow maintenance very tedious such as plucking every day !!!

Anyway what do the brows look like .....................

With ELF Eyebrow Kit

Without the kit

As you can tell there is quite a difference !!!

I would love to try the HD brows and have   them done professionally but don't think i have enough eyebrow ha and i'm worried they might look silly and OTT.



Overall Rating: 5/5 

Packaging: 5/5 

Do I reccommend ; Yes 

Will I repurchase: Yes 

ELF Mineral Booster in Sheer

I purchased the mineral booster in sheer with my elf haul last week. I chose to purchase the large option at 17.8g and at only £5 plus i had 40% off at the time :)

sooooo...

The mineral boosters packaging comes in a white box like all other products in e.l.f.'s mineral range and the product itself is  in a transparent plastic jar with a black twist-off lid.  Plain and simple packaging like most of E.L.F's products.

Here's what e.l.f. have to say .......

Achieve the ultimate, translucent "photo finishing touch" to your makeup, our Mineral Booster melts into your skin, infusing it with key vitamins A, B and E to promote healthier skin that’s noticeably silkier and smoother. Completely sheer and ideal for all skin tones, Mineral Booster gently absorbs oil and minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and pores for a beautiful even finish. Wear alone or buff over our Mineral Concealer and Foundation to lend extra staying power and to achieve a professional and stunning porcelain matte look that will last all day.

It has become one of my staple products that  use every day now as it helps keep my make-up on all day and helps finish off my make up!  My make-up now lasts all day and doesn't budge an inch !! No make-up melting during the day or oiliness ruining my make-up or foundation streaking so I was definitely impressed

You can use this product alone if you wanted to, as It stays on all day and I could easily say that my skin doesn't feel oily so it's definitely a big plus as i have an oily t-zone!

Or over Foundation to set liquid foundation it gives me a nice matte finish and it also keeps it in place for longer!

I always apply the Mineral Booster with my e.l.f. Studio Powder Brush as it blends it nicely onto the skin, but any large brush would be great :)

                                                                                               Quite a lot dabbed on !!

                                                                                             Blended with my brush

 You get your Mineral Booster from the elf cosmetics website here. for £5

ELF Mineral Miracle Primer !!!

I bought the ELF mineral infused face primer a few weeks ago when ELF had 40% off it retails at £6 and is a make up staple.

ELF'S Claim…

Transform your face into a flawless and smooth canvas with the Mineral Infused Face Primer. Developed to combat against excess oil, flaky dryness, enlarged pores and fine lines. This clear multipurpose skin primer will prepare your skin so makeup goes on evenly for a long lasting satin finish.

 The packaging is really simple and sleek  and i love the pump idea.

 A pump is always important to me as it means you can dispense just the right amount of primer easily, and it is more sanitary then having to dip your fingers in something daily. I have read a lot of reviws on blogs where people have been complaining about the pump breaking however haven’t experienced this .... as of yet (fingers crossed it won't)

The primer is completely clear with a light-weight gel like consistency. It is not greasy at all and leaves my skin the softest it's ever felt !!  It leaves the skin smooth as a baby’s bottom making a nice smooth canvas for any makeup application.

Overall, I really like this primer. My makeup applies flawless, and stays put throughout the day and night ! I am oily around the t zone and this primer helps my make up stay put and takes away the shine. 

I would definitely buy this product again !!!

ELF Lipstick in Fantasy

Another product from ELF I got in my haul was the fantasy lipstick. What I have noticed with ELF lipsticks are the shades they show on the website are not actually accurate !! Make sure you Google swatches or reviews before you purchase as they do come out different colours when you actually use the item. Anyway back t this post.

So what does it look like..............

The packaging is what you would expect with ELF however I do like the clear part of the lipstick tube where you can see the colour.

The lipstick is long lasting and has a great colour brown with orange undertones I would say and it also has a great shine. I have also noticed that the ELF Lipsticks are really nourishing and helps to condition and smooth my lips. The only flaw i would give it is that it didn't have the nicest of smells or taste :( I would suggest elf add a flavouring to them so they taste a little bit better and also smell better as they do smell of cheap make up !


However if you can get over that little fault then these really are great lipsticks to buy. I would definitely recommend them and at only £1 you cant go wrong !!

Overall 3/5

I just wish it tasted and smelt as nice as it looks !!

ELF Cream Eye-Liner

 I love eye-liner and I think it is a must for EVERY girls make up bag. It can instantly transform your eyes and give you a completely different look. ( In my case alive and awake !!)

When I was introduced to the ELF website by my friend Amy I was a bit dubious I constantly thought... How could products that were so cheap be any good?  But as this is probably my 12th item from ELF I can honestly say they are really good especially for the price !! My favourite is the Mineral range but anyway back to this post....

The cream liner is available online from the elf website and retails for £3.50 and comes in lots of different colours from black to green to purple to every colour in between !

ELF make the following claim: Creates smooth lines that are defined and precise. Smudge-proof, budge-proof and water-resistant coverage for all day wear to combat against, sweat, tears and rain!

A pretty bold statement for something that was cheap as chips really. 

You get 4.7g of product and an angled eyeliner brush which doesnt sound like a lot of product but you really do only need a little bit to achieve the look you want. The swatches below are just one coat and in my opinion is too much ! therefore less is more with this product !

 In my opinion the way it is packaged makes it look professional and simple there are No fancy frills to detract from the product and there doesn't need to be ! They product speaks for itself.

As for application, I would say it is fairly easy...obviously the more you practice the better you will get! If you arent that great at liquid eyeliner then I would definitely give this a go! The only flaw is the brush as it makes it come out to thick and is quite hard to use i would suggest buying another eye liner brush preferably the really think skinny ones !! 

It is pretty much sweat proof and water resistant and it is a pain in the backside to get off because it doesnt want to budge so I would say it is definitely budge proof! 

Overall....

 I would give the product a 4/5 the product itself is great but the brush lets it down :( Its really difficult to use and the size of it doesn't help.

I would definitely by this item again although its looking like this will last me all year !! :D

ELF Goodies !!

So a ELF currently have 30% off and how could I not take advantage of this offer !! I Placed my order on Wednesday night and it had arrived by Saturday morning  Very quick postage and a very impressed customer yet again ! :)

So what did i get......

Mineral Booster in sheer
Daily Brush Cleanser
Cream Eye-liner in Black
All over colour stick in Pink lemonade
Lipstick in fantasy
Mineral Infused Face Primer


All For £14 !!!!

Full reviews coming sooooon :)

Elf haul

So before Xmas I did a massive elf order , I had never bought anything from elf before but after reading lots of your lovely blogs on them and seeing a 40% off code I couldn't resist :)

And boy did I treat myself ! I bought every brush elf had , eyebrow kit , mineral booster, pressed powder, elf eyebrow lifter and filler , sharpener and eye lash curlers to name a few :) here are the pics of what I bought with full reviews coming soon :) !! And I must say I'm really impressed so far !!

The left brushes are so soft and are great quality to say they are such a low price !!!

After reading reviews on elf I thought that they where high end products with a high end price and I was completely shocked to find out how cheap they where!! Elf really do great products and I can't wait to review what I bought :)