Thursday 14 July 2011

Mini ELF Haul


  Hi ya'all!!! As most of you know, a few days ago ELF was having a 50% discount on all of their products making the beauty blogosphere go nuts, and so did I! Still, I tried to exercise some self-control and place an order only on the things that I was sure I wanted to buy. So, I went for these: Pink Passion & Fuchsia Fusion blushes and the popular ELF Powder Brush. Along with them, came also the Essential Shimmer Eyeliner pencil in green, which was a gift from ELF. Hooray!


  Now onto the blushes! Pink Passion is a very bright, matte, cool Barbie-esque pink blush, with blue undertones that reaches neon standards without being tacky! At first, I thought this colour was kind of intimidating, since it looks very bright in the pan. The colour is very pigmented and buildable. You can apply with a light hand for a subtle pink flush on the cheeks, or continue layering for a more evening look! It stays well on for a few hours, if you set with a finishing powder. The packaging is very NARS-esque. Sleek matte black plastic, though it does not come with a brush, just a small mirror! Is it as pigmented or as good as NARS? No...but it costs around 4 euros, and I will give them the credit for not adding talc. They use only silica for a smooth powder application; because of that they are good on oily skin as they will absorb cheek oil while the colour remains.  
  The next one is Fuchsia Fusion. Dupe Alert ladies! This makes a really pretty and very inexpensive dupe for NARS Angelika blush. As with Pink Passion, Fuchsia Fusion is also pigmented and sooo beautiful! It does have glitter but once it is on the face, it is hardly noticeable. It brightens up my face and I really like it! Again the compact is about the same as NARS but it is easier to clean, and doesn't have that sticky feel that the NARS ones have. I also noticed that maybe because of the glitter, the edges of the product in the pan, were a bit crumbed but this is just a minor detail!
Left: Pink Passion  Right: Fuchsia Fusion
  Now about the Powder Brush..lets just start off by saying that this is very comparable to MAC's 187! OK..it is not a duo-fibre brush but the results are pretty much the same for a fraction of the price! I've tried it with liquid foundation/powder/blush/bronzer and it always gives flawless results. This is certainly a multi-purpose brush that will make your life easier..plus it costs 4 euros! You can't really go wrong with that I guess. Quite a few people have mentioned around the blogosphere that its bristles can be uneven but I think that is just luck. Overall, I really like it!

  Finally, the Essential Shimmer Eyeliner pencil. Well, I won't really say much about this. A bit underwhelming and..nothing out of the ordinary that would make this HG material. Just a decent product I guess, which was nice to receive for free! It does have its little sharpener though, which makes it really convenient. 
Shimmer pencil/Fuchsia Fusion/Pink Passion
  That was it!  I am really happy with my mini-haul! Still, the only thing I couldn't get my hands on was the contouring/blush kit as it was sold out. I think this is one of their best-sellers, so it's no surprise it wasn't available. I guess most people were faster placing an order than myself. So, I kind of blame YOU people! Just kidding..haha!  What about you? Did you take advantage of this ELF 50% discount? Are there still any ELF products that remain in your wishlists? Take care everybody!

26 comments:

  1. Pretty elfies! Both blushes look lovely, beautiful pinks! I couldn't resist ordering some products, the 50% off was so tempting! hihi!

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  2. I love the colour of that blush and it's nice to know that they make a fab dupe for NARS.

    I adore your blog and will definitly return to read more of your posts! I wish you all the luck in the world with it.

    Take care,
    Voe.
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  3. the blusher is a little too pink for me, but i LOVE the eyeliner <3 x

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  4. Lovely haul! The powder brush is an AMAZING value for money product, I'm most definitely going to get more brushes from the Studio line!

    One question: does the shimmer pencil translate colour on the waterline? I have a couple of similar eye pencils from the Body Shop- while they're so creamy and work brilliantly as a base for my eyeshadows, they don't seem to apply colour on my waterline :( I have to put on a black kohl pencil underneath for the pigment/shimmer to show through!

    xx

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  5. @Natalie: Yes..they're so pretty :) and the good thing is that they also feel so nice when they're on your face, very smooth! Seems many people did a little ELF haul post this week - as we both did- so they must be tempting indeed!x

    @Voe: I desperately wanted Nars Angelika this year but now that I have Fuchsia Fusion, I don't see the reason anymore :) Thank you for your kind words! I visited and followed your blog, it is lovely and very informative! Especially the hemp oil post..I would have never imagined all those benefits! Please do return and read any posts you like, this is what makes blogging so much fun!x

    @rosieposie: maybe with a light hand you could achieve a more subtle-healthy-just pinched my cheeks pink. For reference, I am MAC NW15 match :) if you want to ask me anything about the eyeliner please do so cause I didn't really say much in the post :)x

    @cbsg5861: Yeah I think I'll buy some more too :) I think I'll have to disappoint you..it does not translate almost any colour on the waterline..I have some Erre Due soft pencils that I use for that purpose. Have you tried any of these maybe?x

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  6. I'd love to try the colors you mentioned. ELF is not available where I come from but I heard that we can get if from an online store! It's great to know of a product that works at a fraction of the cost of the higher end brands! Thanks for the review dear! -Mar
    http://notyourordinarybeautyqueen.blogspot.com/

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  7. Thank you for you wonderful comment on my blog. The only products I can think of that are widely available are The Body Shop hemp range. This is the link to the british site, but I am sure they have websites for a variety of countries.

    http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/_en/_gb/catalog/list.aspx?ParentCatCode=C_BathBody&CategoryCode=C_BathBody_Hemp&CategoryPath=C_BathBody^C_BathBody_Hemp&FilterTopicCode=Bath & Body^Hemp&CheckoutFilterType=1

    I know that there are lots of independant soap makers who use it in their products so keep an eye open.

    All the best,
    Voe.
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  8. lovely haul...i loved the first blush...with such good reviews of the brush I think I make my first elf purchase soon

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  9. @Mar: I just followed your blog...you are gorgeous! Seriously..killer smile hun! Now, about the elfies..where do you live? Cause if you don't live either in the UK or the US, then I guess you'll just have to go to their online store and get these little beauties through the mail. Don't worry about it, they have very good service and the package is really secure, so that nothing will brake. You should try them!x

    @Voe: I will DEFINITELY check this range! You're a doll!x

    @Demi: Yeah, I think that most beauty bloggers have had really positive experiences with these..especially the brush..When I got my MAC 187 I was seriously bummed with its price..why on earth would a brush cost almost 50 euros? They're quality brushes...but still..you feel kinda..robbed!x

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  10. Wow 50% discount!? That's great! Too bad I did not know about it :/ I would love to try the Pink Passion & Fuchsia Fusion blushes! Such pretty pinks!
    -Adriana

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  11. Adriana,ELF has this kind of discounts quite often..so you'll have plenty of opportunities to buy them in the future :))x

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  12. Ok, i can't believe that I miss that discount :) That can only happen to me :D

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  13. Luv that brush! I have to say, I also have the bronzer blush duo, and I luv it, especially the bronzer side, so get your hands on it as soon as you can! I've never tried any of their studio blushes so those are definitely on my wishlist.

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  14. I have been wanting to try that brush for the longest time :) Next time when they have an offer, I have to pick this up :)

    Love Christine ♥

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  15. @Marina: No worries hun! ELF has this kind of discounts quite often :) x

    @Y: Yeah.. I really want to get this duo..and maybe some more of their brushes :P x

    @Christine: It really is a quality brush :) x

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  16. wow i really want those blushes!
    xx

    http://nanakkii.blogspot.com

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  17. Wow, you are new to blogging but are doing ver well. I love your elf products. I have been eyeing the 100 eyeshadow pallette :)

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  18. @nana: yeah..they're really nice :)

    @Jessica Ann: yes, I am a total newbie and still feel overwhelmed by all the fellow bloggers, who have really put a lot of themselves in their own blogs doing such a great job..yours is amazing too cause it has variety and that makes it very interesting to read!
    Yeah the elfies are pretty awesome..the 100 eyeshadow palette seems lovely x

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  19. Thank you for following!!!! I mean that. When I purchase some items, I;ll let you know how they are. Congrats on winning the sigma contest from Elly!!!

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  20. Wow such a pretty color for a cheap price.<3

    http://czarinacuison.blogspot.com/

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  21. Great haul, so pretty :) Following you on GFC and Bloglovin' :D xx

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  22. @jessica-Ann: Thank you Jessica- Ann! I wish you all the best for you and the little baby-girl you're expecting!x

    @Czarina: Yeah, they're pretty nice!x

    @Misseblog: Lovely elfies :) Following you as well :)

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  23. great haul! Thanks for sharing with us!!! that barbie pink looks gorgeous! I also want the ELF bronzing duo, it's love!!! *O*

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  24. It is gorgeous indeed! I've been wearing it during summer and I really love it! I still haven't put my hands on the ELF duo though! :(

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  25. last week i received my elf order and i'm pretty satisfied with the quantity...I looove the fuchsia fusion blush, damn why didn't i order it????? :-(

    xxx
    MARIA

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  26. Fuchsia Fusion has been one of my staples since the time I got it! Next time you order sth from ELF don't skip it!x

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