How exciting! I'll be sharing and reviewing my first ever e.l.f (eyes lips face) haul today! :)
My first e.l.f haul!
St. Lucia Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder -- $3.00 $1.50
Everything from the Studio line was half off, so I had to pick up one of these e.l.f's so-called "Nars Orgasm and Laguna Duo" dupes. Now, I don't actually have the Nars duo for comparison. But for the price, I honestly don't care how accurate of a dupe this is -- it's wonderful in its own right!
Daily Brush Cleaner & Makeup Mist -- both $3.00 $1.50
I get lazy with my brushes and tend to wash them only once or twice a week (I know, it's a habit hard to break!), so the daily brush cleaner comes in handy. The makeup mist works beautifully in setting my foundation for a long day ahead!
Corrective Yellow Mineral Booster -- $5.00
This was my one "splurge" item as the discount didn't account for mineral line products. Even with foundation, the redness of my cheeks are hard to kill thanks to a skin condition I have called rosacea (if you'd like to know how I take care of my sensitive rosacea-prone skin, read this post)! Though this powder may look intimidatingly yellow as is, it's not at all obvious after blended into the skin -- plus, it does a great job toning down any redness on the face!
Makeup Remover Pen -- $3.00 $1.50
Eyebrow Treat & Tame -- $3.00 $1.50
Mascara Primer -- $3.00 $1.50
Lash & Brow Gel -- $1.00
The makeup remover pen is a must have for fixing late-night raccoon eyes and streaky foundation.
The eyebrow treat & tame is in the shade "dark". So far, it's proven to be a great tool for 'taming' the occasionally stray strands of brow hair!
The mascara primer is so-so. Too much and it'll make your mascara clump, so be careful!
The lash & brow gel wasn't exactly a necessity, but for a $1.00 why not? :)
Studio Stipple Brush -- $3.00 $1.50
I use this stipple brush with my Covergirl Aquasmooth foundation (to see my concealer and foundation post, click here). The bristles aren't as tightly packed as I would like them to be, but then again can't really be beat for only $1.50!
Studio 11 Piece Brush Collection -- $30.00 $15.00
Thought not of the best quality, e.l.f's studio brush collection is great for makeup beginners (like myself)! 11 brushes + a brush pouch for $15 is a real steal -- plus, I could test out the brushes and upgrade to Sigma or MAC if felt necessary.
TOTAL: $57.00 $31.50 + S&H
FYI, I used the coupon code "ECD2" for 50% off all studio line products. This code should still be valid (I'm not sure till when). If you search the web, they have other great deals/coupons, but if you're purchasing mostly studio products like I have, this code will be your best bet :)
What you do think about my e.l.f haul? Are there any e.l.f cosmetics that you think are must-haves? I haven't purchased any lip or eye shadow colors and would love to get some recommendations!
Stay warm and safe (HELLO NEMO!),
xo Karries
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