Review: ELF Studio Makeup Mist & Set

I have always wondered "How can I keep my makeup flawless for an entire day of 8-9 hours", then I came across e.l.f.'s Studio Makeup Mist & Set spray. Now the idea of spraying something wet on your face to hold makeup, I was very confused about.  I was thinking "Oh no, firstly my makeup is on properly, spraying something wet on my face won't it make my makeup run off?"  I decided to visit YouTube and see some reviews and tutorials on how to use it and how it actually works. I got a host of mixed reactions towards it, which made me, of course, go out and get me one.

THE PACKAGING

We all are aware of how all e.l.f.'s Studio Line Products come - in a black finish boxing or encasing. The liquid comes in a black translucent, recyclable bottle.  The e.l.f Logo and the name of the product is written in white on the bottle.  There is also a short breakdown of the products used in the spritz - Aloe, Green Tea, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E. The spritzer...well let me just say it isn't right for what the product is supposed to do, I will elaborate further in the description of the product. But e.l.f should look at redesigning that part of it.  The spritzer has a see through cover on it.

THE PRODUCT

As printed on the bottle, it contains Aloe, Green Tea, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E, which is a plus.  Now my peeve is actually with the spritzer which is more suited for a body spray.  This does not MIST, but it actually SQUIRTS the product on you.  A mist is supposed to come out fine and delicate so that when you spray it, it goes all over the face. My first spritz of the product caught me by surprise the amount of liquid squirted out on my face, making it actually go to only one part more than the other. But the product feels like water.  No scent really, which is a plus for me personally.

THE APPLICATION

Just spray the product all over your face.

MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE

Honestly I don't like this product.  It does absolutely nothing for me positively, except make my face feel cool on an extremely hot day.  I have tried several application methods and I get the same results - NOTHING!!  I have tried spraying it straight on, I tried slight spritzes, I tried a sponge and no difference.  I see the droplets that have landed on my face, making my makeup look less than professional. I think e.l.f. definitely needs to go back to the drawing board and redesign the spritz and maybe that will make a HUGE difference.  I actually got some good from it though, I use it to foil my pigments and eyeshadows, which is working out a lot more for me.  Unless e.l.f. repackage this product, I don't think I will repurchase or recommend, but you can see how it works out for you as I have seen tons of great reviews on it, however it just wasn't working out for me.  I give this product

1/5

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Review: e.l.f. Studio Complete Coverage Concealer in Dark

Ok so truth be told, I am not a "Concealer Girl" however I use it to give my eyebrows some edge.  I have never used a cream concealer and so I decided to try e.l.f.'s Studio Concealer.  e.l.f. states that these concealers are highly pigmented and professionally formulated and offer ultimate coverage to disguise a range of boo-boos and flaws including blemishes, dark circles, redness and uneven skin-tone for a flawless, makeup artist finish.
For someone who doesn't regularly use concealer, that statement would make you still want to try it out and as we all know, e.l.f. Cosmetics is one of the most affordable make up products on the market.  So of course I was convinced to try this.

THE PACKAGING

I don't even need to dwell on the packaging subject for too long when it comes to  e.l.f.'s Studio Line. Their Studio Line of products always looks sleek and strong in their black casing.  It came in a black box of course and when you open the casing there is a mirror the length of the package and you get a (useless) brush.


THE PRODUCT

I purchased the Dark shade and you get 4 different dark shades within this palette.  The product is very creamy and goes to powder form after it has been set.  I'm thinking I should have purchased the Medium shade as I know the 2 darkest shades within the package I will never use as it's too dark for my complexion. There are 2 other shades - Light and Medium.  I should have chosen Medium, I guess I underestimated my complexion.

APPLYING

Unblended (no flash)

Unblended (with flash)

I use this to sharpen my brows which it definitely does.  I use the lighter shade for under the brow and the medium dark shade for above the brow.  Lately because of lack of sleep, I started to see darkness appear under my eyes and I decided to try it there as well and WOW did it work!!! The lightest shade in the palette somewhat brightened under my eyes, but I'm sure if I purchased the Medium palette it would have been perfecto!! After I apply it with a concealer brush or my fingers it turns out very matte, which is a plus for persons with oily skin, so it's your choice to set it with a powder or not.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE

Useless Brush

I would say this was a great buy!!! My only issue I had with it is actually the silly, useless brush they gave in the palette, but I shouldn't really complain about that as ALL brushes that comes with makeup palettes are usually useless.  From what I notice it doesn't last longer than 7-8 hours but I don't see that being posed as a huge problem. It's cheap, so you don't have to worry about dipping too much into your purses to purchase.

I give this product

4/5

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Review: Comparison e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder & Cream Duo in St. Lucia - Swatches

e.l.f. Cosmetics keeps doing it BIG!! Now I have had the Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in Blushed and Bronzed, and there is nothing better than having 1 product performing 2 functions.  I probably only used this about twice, I'm sure only because I got caught up in the hype of purchasing some other product, however I was drawn back to it recently when e.l.f. decided to introduce the Contouring Blush & Bronzing Cream in St Lucia, I immediately started re-using the powder (which by the way is renamed St Lucia as well), until the cream one arrived in my possession.  They both work great and the powder one is actually being called a dupe for NARS' Blush-Bronzer Duo, which of course is a high-end brand. The cream one goes on creamy and dries out to a powder form.  Check out the pics of the packaging and swatches of both products:

THE PACKAGING:

As with the Studio Line, the packaging is always sleek and of great quality.

THE PRODUCT:

POWDER

On the left is the Blush which has a peachy color with some shimmer to it, more like a highlighter with a hint of color.  On the right is the Bronzer which is a dark brown color with very slight shimmer to it but has a more matte finish.

CREAM

On the left is the Blush which has a pinky peachy color, looks really beautiful on the cheeks.  On the right is the Bronzer which has a skin tone color that looks really nice when applied. They both go on creamy and dries to a matte/powder finish, which lasts all day.  I actually think I am loving the cream more than the powder.

SWATCHES:

POWDER (with flash)

POWDER (in natural light, without flash)

CREAM (with flash)

CREAM (in natural light, without flash)

Can you see why I am loving the Cream one??  But I don't use this everyday, but when I do, it looks really beautiful. This is great for all skin types, the cream gives you extended wear and you can layer it for more intensity. The powder gives you this really nice glow to your face. You can honestly sculpt anywhere you wish to contour with the cream one.  If you want you can give it a try and see how it works for you.  I give this

POWDER - 3/5

CREAM - 4/5

You can purchase this locally in Trinidad and Tobago from online FB Beauty Store Halener Rustique

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Halener-Rustique/254990547873525?fref=ts for $25 TTD or from www.eyeslipsface.com for $3 USD.  Now there are other shades in the Powder Blush and Bronzer - St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos (burnt peach and dark brown) and Antigua (vibrant pink and dark brown), however in the Cream there is only St. Lucia thus far.

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Review: e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator

Since September 2012, eyeslipsface.com has been introducing a host of new products and I must say the minute I saw this particular product, I said to myself "Self, you have to get this!!!!"

I purchased mine from a FB online beauty supplier by the name of Halèner Rustique and I must say I am definitely satisfied with this product.  My lips get chapped often as I work in an air-conditioned environment as well as our climate is very warm.  Now while good lip balms helps restore moisture, it won't remove all the flakiness that usually accompanies chapped lips, so when I saw this product I went bananas.
I didn't need to read or view any reviews on this product for it to be sold in my eyes.

So here is my honest review after using this product for sometime:

PACKAGING:

As with e.l.f.'s Studio Line, the packaging is very sleek and the matte black tube that the product is in  looks exactly like a lipstick tube.

THE PRODUCT:

The lip exfoliator itself has a thin layer of wax so the exfoliating granules was exposed to my lips almost immediately after I started to apply it to my lips.  The texture is as if you are rubbing actual sugar on your lips and the wax is very moisturizing.  The smell and taste makes you want to bite off the stick and eat it (please don't eat it lol).  This exfoliator is infused with natural ingredients such as Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Jojoba, Avocado and Grape Oils.

HOW TO USE:

Dampen a cotton round and rub on your lips.
Take the Lip Exfoliator and rub in circular motions on your lips. This will relieve the lips of flakes and restore them to their smooth soft feel.
Take another cotton round, dampen it and wipe off the product.
Your lips should feel moist and soft.
Optional: I usually take my EOS Lip Balm and apply it to my lips after the Lip Exfoliator process.


Overall I give this product:

5/5

and I recommend you purchase this and try it, especially if your lips are always chapped and don't think for a minute that a man can't use it, it's for both women and men.

It can be purchased on www.eyeslipsface.com for $3. USD and locally here in Trinidad from Halèner Rustique for $30 TTD.


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