MorganThorne
Member Since: April 19, 2017Reviews
Elf hypershine gloss
Very shiny gloss. Has a pleasant smell, doesn't taste bad. I like the click up applicator. It wears well on it's own or over other lipsticks. It gives a brilliant shine without being super glittery or garish.
Very shiny gloss. Has a pleasant smell, doesn't taste bad. I like the click up applicator.
It wears well on it's own or over other lipsticks. It gives a brilliant shine without being super glittery or garish.
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pinceau elf
So, for this review we have to look at two things, the brush and the handle. The brush is nice, tightly packed and more of a firmer blending brush. It's great for adding some darkness to the outer corner of the eye. It blends colours nicely without... +
So, for this review we have to look at two things, the brush and the handle.
The brush is nice, tightly packed and more of a firmer blending brush. It's great for adding some darkness to the outer corner of the eye. It blends colours nicely without getting them all over the place.
The handle cracked a week or so after I got it. The white enamel or paint has now cracked so much it fell off in chunks. There is bare wood underneath.
Because of the handle part, I don't use the brush as much as I woud otherwise. It's a good brush, but don't expect a lot of quality for a buck.
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Elf matte lipstick
I got this in Vampy Violet because I love dark and matte lipsticks but liquid lips (my preferred formula) dry out my lips too much if worn every day. I like the application, goes on smooth. It is a bit patchy, so you need to work with it a bit. I... +
I got this in Vampy Violet because I love dark and matte lipsticks but liquid lips (my preferred formula) dry out my lips too much if worn every day.
I like the application, goes on smooth. It is a bit patchy, so you need to work with it a bit. I tend to do one thin coat, blot on a tissue, lightly powder with translucent setting powder, then add another thin coat on top, blotting as well. This seems to give a better coverage and solid colour. It also helps it to stay in place longer.
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Elf daily brush cleaner
I like to clean my brushes after each makeup application, since I often use bright or dark colours. I also hate when brushes get gunked up with products. This brush cleaner helps keep my brushes clean until I can give them a proper wash (which I... +
I like to clean my brushes after each makeup application, since I often use bright or dark colours. I also hate when brushes get gunked up with products.
This brush cleaner helps keep my brushes clean until I can give them a proper wash (which I do once every other week or so, depending on how often I wear makeup).
It also helps to cut down on acne caused by unclean brushes. I like that it doesn't dry out my brushes the way rubbing alcohol will but still gets them clean.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
I think if this was another brand, I might be more impressed. I expect a high degree of quality from ELF, and this is only average. It's not very pigmented, which can be good in some cases. You won't accidentally go overboard with blush or bronzer... +
I think if this was another brand, I might be more impressed. I expect a high degree of quality from ELF, and this is only average.
It's not very pigmented, which can be good in some cases. You won't accidentally go overboard with blush or bronzer here. The problem is that you have to apply so much that you look powdery before you get any colour on your cheeks. The bronzer is too shimmery for my taste, but is average in quality.
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Cougar Perfect Pout Volume & Shape Definition
I can usually find something nice to say about a product, but I had to come here to warn everyone against this stuff. I got it as a part of a subscription box. I love trying new products and (as I'm sure you can see by my other reviews) I'm a bit... +
I can usually find something nice to say about a product, but I had to come here to warn everyone against this stuff.
I got it as a part of a subscription box. I love trying new products and (as I'm sure you can see by my other reviews) I'm a bit of a makeup junkie. So I was excited to try a new lip pumper and the one I normally use is running low.
The first thing I noticed when I opened the tube was the smell. It smelled like disinfectant mixed with pine sol but worse. I was nervous to put this stuff on my lips after smelling it.
I am prepared to suffer for beauty, so I tried it anyway.
It wasn't too bad at first, just a gentle tingle. Most lip plumpers have a mild burning sensation, so I wasn't worried. It got worse.
I left it on for about 10 minutes. The only instructions that came with it are "apply to lips as required". Usually what I do is put lip plumper on while I do the rest of my makeup, then wipe it off at the end and apply lipstick.
10 minutes was more than enough. My nose was running, my eyes were watering and my lips actually hurt. Instead of getting used to the burning sensation, it got more and more intense.
The worst part (other than the smell, which is pretty bad), was that it kept burning after I wiped it off. I used a makeup remover wipe - didn't work. I used eye makeup remover - didn't work. I grabbed the coconut oil from the pantry - that helped a bit but ruined my foundation. It did subside on it's own after about 30 minutes. That's a long time to have burning lips.
When I looked online, all the reviews reflected my experience. This stuff isn't cheap either. I'm glad I got in in a subscription box, so I only paid a fraction of the price. Even that wasn't worth it, but better than full price.
Oh yeah, did I get nice, plump lips for all my suffering, like the product promised? Nope. Not even a little bit. For something that promises "volume, shape and definition", I got none of those things (which also matches the reviews I saw online).
Save your money and avoid the agony! Okay, I'm being dramatic, but this product sucks.
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Elf Mineral Infused Mascara
I was unimpressed with this ELF mascara. I was a bit shocked because of how much I usually love ELF products. I hate the wand. The bristles are too short to get into the root of the lashes. This means you get clumpy bits that are hard to get out... +
I was unimpressed with this ELF mascara. I was a bit shocked because of how much I usually love ELF products.
I hate the wand. The bristles are too short to get into the root of the lashes. This means you get clumpy bits that are hard to get out. I've had to use a disposable mascara wand to clean up my lashes after applying this.
The formula didn't do much to lengthen or plump my lashes. I have natually long lashes, so most mascara looks great on them, not this one. My eyes end up a clumpy mess. I kept it with the intention of using it to darken my lashes when I wear falsies, but I don't even use it then.
ELF makes much better products, like the 3 in 1 mascara. Spend your money there.
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Elf Blush Palette - Light
I just got this pallet during the boxing day sale. I am very impressed so far. I haven't used a creme blush product before (I usually prefer powders), but I'm a convert now! You don't need much to get a healthy, natural flush to the skin. If you... +
I just got this pallet during the boxing day sale. I am very impressed so far. I haven't used a creme blush product before (I usually prefer powders), but I'm a convert now!
You don't need much to get a healthy, natural flush to the skin. If you want a more bold blush look, you can use a bit more, or add a powder blush over top.
For daytime wear, I just use the creme blush, then powder my face with setting powder (oily skin, if I don't set everything, I'm a mess). Going out in the evening, I have added a subtle powder blush overtop to blend in to my highlight. It gives a more defined but still natural look, depending on your colour choice.
Product has 4 colours to choose from, which I like. I can change things up depending on the look I want and some colours will look better in the summer when I am more tan (and use more bronzer). Others are more suited to my paler winter skin.
Stays in place and lasts all day (with setting powder). Highly recommend!
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Poreless Face Primer
I have enlarged pores and oily skin, so I'm always looking for a primer to help hide and minimize my pores. This primer did an alright job, nothing spectacular. I shouldn't complain for the price of it. Basically, for me, I would rather spend a... +
I have enlarged pores and oily skin, so I'm always looking for a primer to help hide and minimize my pores. This primer did an alright job, nothing spectacular. I shouldn't complain for the price of it.
Basically, for me, I would rather spend a few dollars more and get a product that works better for my skin. It's not a bad primer and if you have young skin or don't have too many issues with visible pores, I think this primer would be great for you.
Make up did stay in place all day, so no complaints there!
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Sinful Colors Nailpolish
I've found that the quality really depends on which shade or type of polish you choose. I have a number of the creme colours and they are very good. Bold, pigmented, and last a decent amount of time. Good coverage in 2 coats (you might even get... +
I've found that the quality really depends on which shade or type of polish you choose.
I have a number of the creme colours and they are very good. Bold, pigmented, and last a decent amount of time. Good coverage in 2 coats (you might even get away with one coat for some colours, but I prefer 2 to get the full depth of colour).
I bought a metallic/pearlescent colour, which looks gorgeous in the bottle. It's so thin that you need 4-5+ coats to get any decent coverage on long nails. It's so disappointing because the colour is beautiful.
Thankfully, these are inexpensive, so I don't mind trying a few shades. I don't think I will be buying any of the metallic ones again though.
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