My Top 4 E.L.F Studio Brushes

Only costing three dollars a piece, the E.L.F. studio brushes all have black, sleek packaging. The synthetic bristles are very soft and dense. After washing them, the brushes go back to their original shape and never shed. Needless to say, this line of brushes has blown my socks off! Out of these four brushes, I couldn't pick one that I liked more than another one because they are all unique in their own way. So, here are my top four favorite ones from the line! :)

1. Small Stipple Brush

As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I would definitely recommend this brush for applying under eye concealer. Just dip the brush into the product and start to stipple it onto your under eyes. Keep stippling and then blend it in with your fingers. It works like a dream! This method is cake-free guaranteed.

2. Eye Shadow "C" Brush

This brush's density makes it AMAZING for packing on shadow! I also use the top of the brush to apply color in the inner corner or under the brow bone; it works perfectly! Personally, I have multiples of the "C" brush in my collection because I use it so often. You really can't go wrong with this one!

3. Blush Brush

This brush is not only great for sweeping blush onto your cheeks, but its tapered bristles also allow it to double up as a great bronzer brush. Just turn it to the side, as shown in the picture on the right. It's also great for traveling because you can multitask with it!

4. Powder Brush

Yes, I know you've probably heard about this one a bajillion times! I promise that there is a reason for it. I love the air brushed look that I get after I use this brush with my liquid foundation. I also use this with my powder and cream blush; it always looks amazing! This one is great to have in your collection!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment below! Thanks for reading! :)

AMAZING INEXPENSIVE LIP GLOSS!

Are you looking for a nice neutral lip gloss that is VERY affordable? Check out the E.L.F. (Eyes Lips Face) Luscious Liquid Lipstick in the shade 'Pink Lemonade'!

the product comes out of these little holes in the doe foot applicator

You can find some of the shades at Target. The whole line can be found on eyeslipsface.com. Each lipstick is only a dollar each.

The Claims?

E.L.F.'s website says that this product has "intensive hydrating agents along with rich pigments that leave lips with long-lasting color and moisture". They also said that this product "creates gorgeous wearable color that flatters a multitude of skin tones and looks."

Pro's:

- amazing price

- easy application (the doe foot applicator fits right in my lip)

- love the packaging (I personally think that it's more sanitary than, for example, a wand with a doe foot applicator. However, i'm aware that a lot of people do not like the click up style of packaging for lip products. )

- it adds a very pretty, glossy shine (as shown in the picture above)

- smooth formula

- comfortable on lips (isn't unbearably sticky or drying. However, I feel like their claim about the product having "hydrating agents" is complete BS. My lips never feel more moisturized after using this product, nor do they feel more dry; it's just neutral.)

- LOVE the shade range (there are twelve individual shades)

- the second sentence of the claim is very true!

Con's

- does not last long, like it claims to (Give it about two hours, maximum, before it starts to fade.)

- a little amount of product in the tube (Granted, I am only paying a dollar for this, but it should still have at least a little bit more product in it. Overall, it lasted me about three months. I was using it on and off with other lip products.)

'Pink Lemonade' is such a beautiful, universally flattering shade! It's perfect to wear with dramatic/night time eye looks. It also looks great with any makeup look! It's one of my all-time favorite lip glosses!

I give this product a 4 out of 5! I knocked it down a point because of some of it's untrue claims and because of it's poor longevity. Overall, I still think that this is an amazing lipstick. I will continue to repurchase it.

Please Note: My Target only had this one shade, so I have only tried this color. I plan on purchasing more shades in the future because I loved 'Pink Lemonade' so much! Comment and let me know if you would like to see swatches and a review on more shades in the line!