awefilled
Member Since: July 12, 2013Reviews
NYX Mosaic Blush in Rosey
This blush is very soft and powdery, so much so that if you drop it, it will break. (as is true for other nyx blushes). This one though, is shimmery, but a very nice buildable rose color. You can change the color of the blush by dipping your brush... +
This blush is very soft and powdery, so much so that if you drop it, it will break. (as is true for other nyx blushes). This one though, is shimmery, but a very nice buildable rose color. You can change the color of the blush by dipping your brush in different spots of the pan, so you can get a couple different colors out of it, but the colors for the most part are somewhat similar. I think it looks and blends the best when all the colors are mixed together. It seems this might be discontinued, which is unfortunate, as it blends very nicely and has a very pretty color and sheen. -
e.l.f. Define Your Eye Brush Set
I have all of the brushes in this set, and as with other elf brushes, these brushes can be hit or miss. Sometimes elf brushes are non-scratchy and irritating, other times they are. I would recommend going to a physical store and trying out the... +
I have all of the brushes in this set, and as with other elf brushes, these brushes can be hit or miss. Sometimes elf brushes are non-scratchy and irritating, other times they are. I would recommend going to a physical store and trying out the brushes before buying. Other than that, this set is a great deal. The angled eyeliner brush is great for brows and eyeliner, the bent liner brush is great for applying gel liner (though the line is not super thin) and the smudge brush is great for applying eyeliner in a very thin line. (it does work for smudging eyeshadow too, but it's better as an eyeliner brush.) I have had the angled eyeliner brush come apart before, so again, quality control is an issue, but it can be fixed easily. -
e.l.f. Studio Small Precision Brush
I've purchased this brush a couple of times, but as with other elf brushes, they can be hit or miss. The first time I got it, the bristles were flexible, soft and non-scratchy. The second time I got it, it was scratchy and mildly irritating to use... +
I've purchased this brush a couple of times, but as with other elf brushes, they can be hit or miss. The first time I got it, the bristles were flexible, soft and non-scratchy. The second time I got it, it was scratchy and mildly irritating to use. If you can, get it in a store, and feel the brush on your face before buying it. Other than elf's bad quality control, this brush is really good for gel eyeliner (it creates thinner lines than an angled brush). -
e.l.f. Cosmetics Small Stipple Brush
This brush is another one of my favorites from elf. It is soft, great for those with sensitive skin, and doesn't disturb foundation if you use it for blush. This brush is quite small, so if you use it for foundation,it would take awhile. That being... +
This brush is another one of my favorites from elf. It is soft, great for those with sensitive skin, and doesn't disturb foundation if you use it for blush. This brush is quite small, so if you use it for foundation,it would take awhile. That being said, you can use it for foundation, as it is dense enough. Its great for cream blushes or blushes that are very pigmented. It blends blushes and highlighter really nicely, and is a really good size for blush and highlighter. -
e.l.f. Cosmetics Flat Top Powder Brush
This is honestly the best elf brush ever. It is part of the studio line, which means it ranges from ($4-5CAD) and is cheaper than the studio kabuki brushes. I have had this brush for 3 years and its still working fine, the newer ones imo are not as... +
This is honestly the best elf brush ever. It is part of the studio line, which means it ranges from ($4-5CAD) and is cheaper than the studio kabuki brushes. I have had this brush for 3 years and its still working fine, the newer ones imo are not as high quality with more cut hair, but this doesn't really affect the performance of the brush. It is truly a multi-tasker champ, able to deal with liquid, cream, and powder products and blend flawlessly. Because of the size, it also blends and buffs in foundation (cream, mineral, powder, liquid) really well. (It does absorb quite a bit of foundation though). It can literally do everything on the face - blush, contour, highlight, foundation, powder, etc. The brush is quite dense, and is really quite like a kabuki in both size and density. The handle on my first one was loose, so quality control is not the best. If you are only planning on getting one elf brush, I would recommend this one. -
E.L.F Studio Blush (Blushing Rose)
This is one of the most pigmented blushes from the elf studio line. It's a dark dusty rose color, that would work well on (and show up!) darker skin tones, in addition to lighter skin tones (if blended and sheered out). It has some shimmer in it... +
This is one of the most pigmented blushes from the elf studio line. It's a dark dusty rose color, that would work well on (and show up!) darker skin tones, in addition to lighter skin tones (if blended and sheered out). It has some shimmer in it, but it doesn't affect the pigmentation. The blush is a little powdery, as with elf blushes, but it blends in nicely, so this is one of the better ones. Highly recommend for the price. It can be hard to find in store, but it is luckily one of the blushes that survived elf's studio blush purge. -
e.l.f. Studio Beauty School 32 Piece Eyeshadow Palette Weekender
I love the elf 32 pc eyeshadow palettes, yes you do need a primer for the eyeshadows, they are powdery, and not all the eyeshadows are awesome, but for the price and the amount eyeshadows that work well, I think you find more hits than misses with... +
I love the elf 32 pc eyeshadow palettes, yes you do need a primer for the eyeshadows, they are powdery, and not all the eyeshadows are awesome, but for the price and the amount eyeshadows that work well, I think you find more hits than misses with these palettes. I love that you can get an eyeshadow palette with a good variety of colors under $10. I have 6 of these palettes and I love the nude toned ones. For what you are paying you can't expect the shadows to be buttery and pigmented (some are, but not to the extent of mad for matte). Highly recommend for someone looking to branch out color wise, or if you just love neutrals. -
koji curve eyelash curler
Koji makes excellent eyelash curlers. I have the pink eyelash curler, and the curving one (this one is very expensive - like $27, but comes with a case). The pink one is decent, it gives a good curl, the shape is pretty good for rounder eyes, and is... +
Koji makes excellent eyelash curlers. I have the pink eyelash curler, and the curving one (this one is very expensive - like $27, but comes with a case). The pink one is decent, it gives a good curl, the shape is pretty good for rounder eyes, and is much better than other drugstore eyelash curlers in that price range ( -
Quo Eyelash Curler
I have 4 of quo's eyelash curlers. The pink one (luscious long lashes), the black one (super curl), the one with the black handles (professional) and the new japanese eyelash curler. If i could rank them I would rank them this way. 1. professional... +
I have 4 of quo's eyelash curlers. The pink one (luscious long lashes), the black one (super curl), the one with the black handles (professional) and the new japanese eyelash curler. If i could rank them I would rank them this way. 1. professional, 2. luscious, 3. japanese 4. super curl. These eyelash curlers are pretty decent, and I think they work well. The cheapest ($6) pink one, works better than the basic revlon one in my opinion, and the professional one ($9) gives a very good curl. The only issue with these is that the shape for both these curlers is not the most user friendly (the professional is the least), but they do work. The super curl ($10) is a unique rounded shape (probably better for more eye shapes), but I don't think it's that great at curling eyelashes. The new japanese one (seen it range from ~$11, $13 to $18 on the website) has a very good shape, I would compare it to the less expensive koji ones, but not as effective at curling. (don't get me wrong though, it does curl, but not as well as the professional or pink one). The shape of the japanese one is not as wide as the shu, nor is it as flat as the shisedo. It is also more curved than the shu. The japanese one is the only one that comes with 2 replacement pads. In comparison to other eyelash curlers, I think the quo ones are a great cheaper drugstore option (much better than joe fresh and revlon) though the pads on all of them are very thick, meaning that it is hard to curl at the base of your lashes with all of these curlers. The flattest curve is the professional one, and the japanese one has the longest diameter. The pink one is a great basic eyelash curler, and also the cheapest out of the bunch. Whichever you choose would depend on your needs and eyeshape. -
elf essential lipstick in flirtatious
This lipstick was really cheap, but that also means that it functioned more like a pigmented lip balm than a lipstick. It does not apply full color, it does not apply with much pigmentation, and a couple layers are required to get the effect of the... +
This lipstick was really cheap, but that also means that it functioned more like a pigmented lip balm than a lipstick. It does not apply full color, it does not apply with much pigmentation, and a couple layers are required to get the effect of the color on the lips. To wear this, you definitely need to exfoliate, as it will cling to dry spots. The formula is a little strange, as for a lipstick that is not full color, it is rather dry. It also smells like fruity candy - its not overpowering, but the smell does linger a little after applying. I do not recommend this lipstick for anyone with yellow-toned skin. Despite pictures, it is quite cool toned. Where it fails as a lipstick though, this does apply beautifully as a cream blush. Because the formula is drier, it will not make your face greasy, and the lack of pigmentation on the lips means that it won't make you look like a clown if you put it on your cheeks. For someone who wears very minimal makeup, who wants a very slight wash of color on the lips after putting lip balm on, and who is cool toned, you are in the minority where this might work as a "lip balm" for you. -
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