Tuesday Tip!

Products for a budget! (Part 1)

Recently, a friend asked me about E.L.F products, which got me thinking about all the products out there that are budget-friendly.  There is a lot of info so I have split this into parts.  Part 1 will review E.L.F only and Part 2 will talk about other budget-friendly products out there.

Personally, I do not own E.L.F products so I am getting information from others who have reviewed the products.  This is somewhat of a literature review if you will.  If you own any PLEASE comment on how you feel about them!

THE GOOD- These products were loved or at least highly liked by professionals and amateur artists.

Studio Conditioning Lip Balm SPF 15 ($3)- a lip conditioner that comes in several shades.  Reviews said the balm was soft and moisturizing with a good smell.

Studio Cream Blush ($6) and Studio Blush ($3)- Both of these blushes blend well and have good pigment.

False Eyelashes ($1-$3)- Natural looks or more bold styles with glitter.  They apply nicely, but do not use the glue that comes in the package, it dries out quickly and didn't have good reviews.

Studio Cream Eyeshadow ($3)- These little babies have been compared a lot to the Mac paint pots, which is a compliment to ELF.  They have very good pigment and can be used for a strong smokey eye look or under powder shadow as a base.

Mineral Lipstick ($5)- All the reviews talk about the creamy texture of these lipsticks.  The most talked about color is Natural Nymph, which is a very very nude lipstick (almost concealer color if you ask me).

Several other products were hit or miss, depending on who was doing the review.  Some products I will give a mention, but did not get 100% great reviews are Mineral Eyeshadow ($1), Eyebrow Treat and Tame ($3), Hypershine Lip Gloss ($1), and the Clarifying Pressed Powder ($1).

Other products that were hit or miss were the brushes.  The overall feeling I got was the bigger brushes (face and powder brushes) were better, while the eye brushes were too sparse.  Many people said the brushes shed a lot and didn't hold their shape or were too flimsy.

E.L.F products are available on the website and sometimes available at Target, Big Lots, and KMart.  Let me know if you have seen them anywhere else!