An e.l.f addiction is forming

e.l.f Haul 

 

First impressions – The unveiling of the products I ordered on the 10/2/12

Apart from the sheer excitement to my package coming the next day, I was dying to open it and check out the products.    

I’m still very new to e.l.f this being my 3^rd time purchasing small hauls at the end of the month from their site, but have loved the items received so far.

As always the items were packed nicely by the Distribeauty team, I can never fault the fantastic service they provide. 

If you’re not familiar with who the Distribeauty Team is... well you should ;-) 
They distribute e.l.f products to the UK e.l.f customers ...check out their facebook here:

www.facebook.com/DistribeautyWarehouseTeam

If you yourself wish to check out the fantastic range of cosmetics from e.l.f take a look at their website here:

www.eyeslipsface.co.uk
www.facebook.com/elfcosmeticsUK

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The Haul

The Mineral Line Lipsticks

Cool Coral

Cheerful Cherry

Natural Nymph

Regular line Lipsticks

Fantasy

Brows

Eyebrow Treat and Tame (Medium)

Tools

Bamboo Bending Brush

Studio Blending Brush

Mini Eyelash Curler

Hollywood Eyelashes Kit

e.l.f Professional Tweezers

I’ll be reviewing the products that I have tried so far, and I will add more e.l.f product reviews next week. I’m currently working on my second test paper for my MUA course (the written part) so I am writing up reviews when I have free time.

Lipsticks

The e.l.f Mineral Lipsticks in my opinion are absolutely wonderful, beautiful pigmented colours that just glide onto the lips, it’s hard to believe they are only £3.50 each! Also they have good staying power and are moisturising on the lips. My personal favourites are Cheerful Cherry and Cool Coral, I found Natural Nymph did not suit my skin tone but I still love the colour.

Fantasy from the regular line was a bargain at £1.00 I liked the colour and my only negative thought on this lipstick would be that it never applied as smoothly as the mineral lipsticks.

Below are pictures of how they look on the lips:

Cheerful Cherry

Cool Coral

Fantasy

Natural Nymph

Eyebrow Treat and Tame

If you like a more natural looking brow then this is a must have

I normally fill in my brows with a medium brown power and an angled brush, but sometimes when you are in a rush to get out the door with two young children at the early hours of the morning, you just want something that makes you look presentable but less time consuming.  

I brushed my brows into shape and then applied the Treat gel to my brows and waited a few seconds before applying the Tame to the brows. I would advise doing this before setting your foundation as   this will allow you to clean up any product that is not on your eyebrows.

e.l.f Studio Stipple Brush

On myself I normally use my hands to apply foundation as I find it more quick and easy when I’m in a rush, But after trying this brush I actually got my foundation on in half the time and used less product than I would have done if I used my hands. The brush is super soft and of good quality, I was very pleased with airbrush finish it produces. 

I’ve seen a number of ways of how to use this particular brush on YouTube i.e. - Stippling then buffing it in, but I found it worked best using only a stippling motion. I don’t think I will ever put foundation on with out my e.l.f Stipple Brush from now on  :-)

I would love to know what are your favourite e.l.f Products are?

Thanks for reading

Take care 

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Better late than never.....

Hello everyone,

I know that I did say a few weeks ago I would produce some product reviews, but I have been super busy with study and my oldest daughter has been unwell so it has been hard to find some free time to write them up.

I have over 20 e.l.f products to review and I’ll do my best to get them posted over the next few weeks, instead of me doing one great list I will review 5 at a time.

In other news

I have received a mark for my first test paper on my MUA course and was awarded a pass :-) I need to wait around 4 weeks to have my work returned as they can be chosen for a second marking by an Internal Verifier. 

I am now near the end of my second unit which is – Preparing for Make-Up

 I have found this Unit very interesting and have learnt a lot about the skin and different products used in the preparation process before make up is applied, Health & Hygiene Practice and different skin conditions.

I am on currently on Activity 6, I have to practice the cleansing massage routine - This is important to get right as you are assessed on this procedure in the Unit 2 Test Paper. I have been having great fun practicing so far on my Fiancée and my lovely friend Kim (who has asked me to do her Wedding make-up, which is such an honour)

I am practicing on all who’s willing as I am determined to get this right :-)

Now if you are doing the same course as myself (ICS BTEC Level 2 Make-up Artist) you may have noticed that the Deep Cleanse Massage routine is slightly different in the Textbook (Suzanne Le Quesne- The Complete Guide to Make-up) than it is in the course work folder, It does state in the textbook: There are many sequences, all of which are acceptable and achieve the desired outcome. 

I hope the same applies when carrying out this procedure in the test? I shall enquire about this soon and update my blog with the information given.

I have found a few videos on YouTube that would be helpful to all who wish to learn how to do a Superficial Cleanse and Deep Cleanse routine; it is much easier watching the process than looking at a picture demonstration.

 Deep Cleanse Massage Routine

Superficial Cleanse

If you have any tips or suggestions relating to the Deep Cleanse Massage Routine I would love to hear more about it.

Thanks For Reading and Take Care

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Happy 2012

Hello everyone,

Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year :-)

I have been super busy lately working on the first test for my MUA course, which I plan on sending out next week.  The test has been reflection of what I have learned with in the first unit i.e. – Health and Safety Practice, Different Legislations and Guidelines, and the Range of Career Paths with in the industry.

My tutor has been a fantastic help guiding me through my queries and providing me with support and encouragement (by phone or email) I have always had a quick reply.

So I would advice if you are doing this course, don’t be afraid to talk to your tutor about any issues or questions you may have.

I feel so much more confident and back on track after corresponding with my tutor.

Where have you been all my life e.l.f?

Last week I had discovered e.l.f cosmetics after hearing so many reviews over on Youtube about their products, so I decided to give them a try.   

I will post up a review of the products within my haul at some point next week, so keep a look out for my next Blog.

I would love to know what your favourite e.l.f products are , do you have any that you would recommend?

Take care

Ayngel

x