When I first started out with makeup, I went to ELF (eyeslipsface) to try out things that were out of my comfort zone since I heard that the brand was very affordable, their prices generally ranging from $1-$3 USD. When I was shopping on the site, there was a promotion for 10 free mineral eyeshadows with a purchase, so I decided to try out some of their eyeshadows. I have given away half of the ones I originally purchased and kept the ones which were more unique.
The ELF mineral eye shadows can be used wet or dry. The packaging comes with a sifter like many mineral eye shadows, but I accidentally took them off when I first got them (a novice mistake). As a whole, the ELF mineral eye shadows are not my favorite. The pigmentation is so so, and you have to use them wet to get full intensity or pack it on with a brush. When you blend the shadow out it loses some of the intensity.
Some people prefer a sheer shadow, so if you like that then these shadows are for you. Personally I don't fancy them much and only keep them because of their color.
The first one I have here is Temptress, a matte eyeshadow.
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| The first swatch is wet and the second is dry. |
Temptress is my favorite of the bunch I still have. It's a matte brown, with a mauvey undertone, which I find really unique. Since it is sheer it makes a good transition color. However I wouldn't use it as a crease color unless I was really pale or going for a very natural look.
Next up we have Glamorous.
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| The first swatch is wet and the second is dry. |
This shadow is a cranberry/magenta shade and is very very shimmery, and has golden flecks as well. When applied to the eye it seems to blend away. This is one I don't reach for.
The next one is Girly.
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| The first swatch is wet and the second is dry. |
This shade is a pretty shimmery lilac. This color doesn't show up very purple when on my eyes personally, more like a silvery color, so when I do use this shade I use it as an inner corner or center of the kid highlight. This is also pretty sheer.
The next one is Flirty.
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| Top swatch is dry and bottom is wet. |
This shade is a pretty shimmery mid tone purple that you need to pack on or use wet to get its true color. I use this one as a lid shade when I do a purple eye.
The next one is Royal.
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| Left swatch is wet and the right swatch is dry |
This shade is a shimmery dark plum color. When I use this shade dry it doesn't show up that purple or intense, all it does it darken the look and give a slight wash of purple. I like using this color for cooler smokey eyes and reach for this one slighty more than the others.
Have you tried any ELF mineral eyeshadows?
Until next time,
Rachiee
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