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e.l.f. Cosmetics Perfect Finish HD Powder
I recently purchased e.l.f. Perfect Finish HD Powder for the purpose of trying the new 'baking' makeup trend. What I liked about this product: - The price was very affordable (Approx. $10 CAD) - The packaging is sleek, trendy and looks similar to... +
I recently purchased e.l.f. Perfect Finish HD Powder for the purpose of trying the new 'baking' makeup trend.
What I liked about this product:
- The price was very affordable (Approx. $10 CAD)
- The packaging is sleek, trendy and looks similar to other high-end makeup brands.
- It comes with a good quality applicator which sits in a separate compartment in the bottom of the compact. The pressed powder tray is in the middle of the compact and the mirror is on the inside of the upper lid of the compact.
- It claims to set makeup, reduce shine and mattify skin. And it does exactly what it claims! I was blown away by how well this product works!
- The effectiveness and quality is comparable to high-end makeup brands but for a fraction of the price!
What I didn't like about this product:
- If you don't brush it off properly and leave too much on your skin, it can leave an unnatural white look to your makeup which is not flattering on any skin tone, but it would be very noticeable on darker skin tones. So it just needs to be brushed off well if using for 'baking' or applied lightly if using as a face powder.
- That's about the only con I could find to this product!
I am still very new to this 'baking' process but I think the loose HD powder by elf will work better for that purpose than the pressed powder. The pressed powder seems to work better if used as a light finishing powder to go on top of your makeup.
I will definitely be buying this product (loose or pressed, perhaps both) in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone! I think this will become a new staple in my daily makeup routine.
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Elf Complexion Perfection
I tried Elf's Complexion Perfection face powder when I was first getting into colour correction a few years ago. I had high hopes for this product and was really excited to try it. I had purchased other elf products in the past and was really happy... +
I tried Elf's Complexion Perfection face powder when I was first getting into colour correction a few years ago. I had high hopes for this product and was really excited to try it. I had purchased other elf products in the past and was really happy with them.
What I liked about this product:
- The packaging is sleek, trendy and the palette of powders is pretty.
- It comes with a built-in mirror.
- It claims to even out skin tone, absorb excess oil and neutralize and brighten skin.
- I can't remember the exact price I paid but it was very affordable. I'm thinking it was between $3-5 CAD.
- It contains four different colours for targeting 4 individual skin discolouration issues. (Pink and yellow counteracts blue undereye circles, green counteracts redness from acne, rosacea, etc and green counteracts yellow skin discolourations.)
- It can be swirled together and the colours mixed to use as an overall face powder or the colours can be used separately to target individual areas as mentioned above.
- It is small enough to carry in a bag/purse for on-the-go application.
What I disliked about the product:
- It doesn't come with an applicator so you can't use it on-the-go unless you carry a makeup brush in your purse (which most people don't).
- It wasn't effective at all at correcting discolourations, brightening skin, evening out skin tone, etc. I noticed absolutely no improvement in these areas.
- The powder did not adhere well to the brush so it went on very slowly and sparingly.
- The powder did not work well with the rest of my makeup products as it tended to clump and leave little splotches of powder on my face. This got worse throughout the day, especially if I was sweating or my face got oily.
- It didn't provide enough coverage to use in place of my normal face powder.
- It didn't do anything it claimed it would do.
I had tried several times over the last 2 years to use this product but it always made my makeup look horrible so I eventually threw it out. Thankfully it didn't cost very much but it was disappointing that it didn't work. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Tone Adjusting Face Primer in Neutralizing Green
I recently purchased elf Mineral Infused Face Primer - Tone Adjusting Green to counteract some redness that I have on my face due to acne and scarring. I had previously used a colour correcting green concealer to cover it but when I saw this new elf... +
I recently purchased elf Mineral Infused Face Primer - Tone Adjusting Green to counteract some redness that I have on my face due to acne and scarring. I had previously used a colour correcting green concealer to cover it but when I saw this new elf product, I was hoping to be able to replace the concealer altogether with this primer. I was also excited to try this product as I have used elf makeup in the past and really liked their products.
First off, here is a list of the things I liked about the product:
- It is mineral infused so it is good for your skin
- It would not only act as a makeup base, smooth fine lines, and all the other benefits of a primer but it also claimed to reduce and counteract the appearance of redness due to acne, rosacea, etc.
- It could potentially replace the need for a colour correcting concealer.
- The bottle is pretty, sleek and trendy.
- The price was very affordable at approx. $10 CAD.
Now, here are the things I didn't like about the product:
- It feels very oily and unpleasant on your skin.
- You can't see where you've applied it or if you've missed any areas.
- I didn't notice that my makeup benefited at all from the primer. (ie. It didn't last longer, look better, minimize lines, etc)
- I didn't notice any colour correcting benefits at all and I still had to use my green tone correcting concealer because the primer didn't do what it was supposed to.
So even though there were some positive aspects to the product like price and attractiveness, the cons definitely outweighed them. The product didn't seem to do anything it claimed to do and it felt unpleasant to wear as it felt oily and greasy on the skin. This is particularly unpleasant for people who already suffer from acne and oily skin. Personally, I won't buy this product again. However, elf does have many other types of primers available for a variety of issues (ie. Brightening, minimize pores, overall tone corrector, etc.). So I may try purchasing a different one at a later date and giving elf primers one more shot before I close the door on them for good. For now, I'm sticking with my green colour correcting concealer to do the job.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Studio Under Eye Concealer and Highlighter
I've been looking for a good highlighter for awhile so when I recently saw this product from elf I thought it was an affordable way to try out two new products at once and not break the bank. And for approx. $7 CAD, it was. I'm usually pretty... +
I've been looking for a good highlighter for awhile so when I recently saw this product from elf I thought it was an affordable way to try out two new products at once and not break the bank. And for approx. $7 CAD, it was.
I'm usually pretty happy with the quality of elf products and have quite a few of them in my makeup collection. However, I wasn't too impressed with this specific product.
The only things that I liked about it was the affordable price, the sleek packaging and the fact that it was two products in one.
However, in terms of quality and effectiveness, I was pretty disappointed. The concealer is very thin and does not provide much coverage and has very little staying power. It almost wipes right off when you're trying to apply and blend it in. In terms of the highlighter, it is almost useless as you can barely see it, even when applying with a heavy hand.
My suggestion to other shoppers is to pass on this product. Even though it is a steal of a price for two products, your money would be better spent on two separate items that may cost more but that actually work.
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Mac Studio Finish Concealer NW20
I have been using Mac Studio Finish Concealer (shade NW20) for the past eight years or so. I initially found out about the product from a friend. She raved about it and so I tried hers. I couldn't believe how much better the coverage was compared to... +
I have been using Mac Studio Finish Concealer (shade NW20) for the past eight years or so. I initially found out about the product from a friend. She raved about it and so I tried hers. I couldn't believe how much better the coverage was compared to the drugstore brands of concealers I was using. A few years later, that same friend got married and we had our makeovers for the wedding done by Mac (at Hudson's Bay). Once again I was impressed by the effectiveness of the concealer and finally purchased it. I found it pricey ($45 approx.) compared to what I was used to spending ($7 approx.) but I treated myself. I didn't think that one tiny compact would last very long so I wasn't sure I had made a wise purchase. Little did I know that it would last for years! I finally replaced it for the first time last summer! That's 7 yrs of daily use! I couldnt believe it!! (FYI - I do use it in conjunction with other concealers which is perhaps why it lasted so long. As well, I don't recommend using makeup past their expiry dates for hygienic reasons.)
I love, love this concealer and it has been a daily staple in my makeup routine for years. It is still the most expensive item in my makeup bag but it's also the one that gives me confidence by helping to hide discolourations and imperfections. And I still haven't found a concealer that can match its coverage, creaminess or staying power. Thanks, Mac! You opened my eyes as to why buying quality products is often a much wiser decision than simply opting for a cheaper pricetag!
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