ELF complexion brush vs. MAC 134

I got a few questions asking if the ELF complexion brush was similar to MAC 134. While the general shape is similar, the MAC brush is way more fluffier and is wider. Nevertheless, the ELF brush is quite soft, and can be used to apply loose powder on the face quite effectively. But I have been spoiled rotten by the MAC brush - it's so luxuriousness :) Since it's so expensive, I will be carrying my ELF one when I travel..

Hope this helps!





Top: ELF Complexion Brush, Bottom MAC 134

ELF complexion brush vs. MAC 134

I got a few questions asking if the ELF complexion brush was similar to MAC 134. While the general shape is similar, the MAC brush is way more fluffier and is wider. Nevertheless, the ELF brush is quite soft, and can be used to apply loose powder on the face quite effectively. But I have been spoiled rotten by the MAC brush - it's so luxuriousness :) Since it's so expensive, I will be carrying my ELF one when I travel..

Hope this helps!





Top: ELF Complexion Brush, Bottom MAC 134

E.L.F Haul, Part 2

Finally here are the closeups of the ELF Studio brushes. They retail for $3 each!!

Top to bottom: concealer brush, angled foundation brush, eyeshadow 'C' brush



Closeups of the brush heads: (left to right) eyeshadow 'C' brush, angled foundation brush, concealer brush



Top to bottom: Contour Brush, Small Smudge Brush, Small Angled Brush, Small Precision Brush


closeups of the brush heads: (left to right) Small Precision Brush, Small Smudge Brush, Small Angled Brush, Contour Brush


Comparing: Small Smudge Brush (left) vs. Small Precision Brush (right)



Top to bottom: Powder, blush, complexion


closeups of complexion, blush and powder brushes

E.L.F Haul, Part 2

Finally here are the closeups of the ELF Studio brushes. They retail for $3 each!!

Top to bottom: concealer brush, angled foundation brush, eyeshadow 'C' brush



Closeups of the brush heads: (left to right) eyeshadow 'C' brush, angled foundation brush, concealer brush



Top to bottom: Contour Brush, Small Smudge Brush, Small Angled Brush, Small Precision Brush


closeups of the brush heads: (left to right) Small Precision Brush, Small Smudge Brush, Small Angled Brush, Contour Brush


Comparing: Small Smudge Brush (left) vs. Small Precision Brush (right)



Top to bottom: Powder, blush, complexion


closeups of complexion, blush and powder brushes

E.L.F Haul, Part 1

Work is crazy busy, but I did not want you all to wait forever so here is Part 1 of the close up pics. In this post I will be reviewing the products. In Part 2, I will review the brushes.

[1] Makeup Artist Belt: I dont know why I bought this, since I am clearly not a makeup artist. Perhaps my inner child wanted to play "pretend MUA"..lol..anyhoo, the belt is made surprisingly well. The material is thinner than the MAC belt. The belt holds almost 30-35 brushes. One of these days I will fill it up and take some more pictures.



[2] Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder: This duo is touted as the dupe of NARS Oragasm/Laguna duo. I have both of these shades, so in the coming weeks I will compare the ELF one with NARS and let you know what I think.




[3] Eyebrow Kit (in Dark): This shade is perfect for my skintone. I usually use the NYC brow duo, but I LOVE the fact that the wax is also pigmented!! See my post on how I shape my brows if interested.




[4] Complexion Perfection: This is the worst product in this post. Completely skipabble. It leaves a whitish cast on my face:(



[5] Warm Bronzer: This product is lovely!!! It gives my face a warm glow, its not quite a bronzer on me. I was in a hurry so I used the left bottom yellow color as an eyeshadow wash and it really "woke" my eyes up!

E.L.F Haul, Part 1

Work is crazy busy, but I did not want you all to wait forever so here is Part 1 of the close up pics. In this post I will be reviewing the products. In Part 2, I will review the brushes.

[1] Makeup Artist Belt: I dont know why I bought this, since I am clearly not a makeup artist. Perhaps my inner child wanted to play "pretend MUA"..lol..anyhoo, the belt is made surprisingly well. The material is thinner than the MAC belt. The belt holds almost 30-35 brushes. One of these days I will fill it up and take some more pictures.



[2] Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder: This duo is touted as the dupe of NARS Oragasm/Laguna duo. I have both of these shades, so in the coming weeks I will compare the ELF one with NARS and let you know what I think.




[3] Eyebrow Kit (in Dark): This shade is perfect for my skintone. I usually use the NYC brow duo, but I LOVE the fact that the wax is also pigmented!! See my post on how I shape my brows if interested.




[4] Complexion Perfection: This is the worst product in this post. Completely skipabble. It leaves a whitish cast on my face:(



[5] Warm Bronzer: This product is lovely!!! It gives my face a warm glow, its not quite a bronzer on me. I was in a hurry so I used the left bottom yellow color as an eyeshadow wash and it really "woke" my eyes up!

My E.L.F. Haul!!

Recently E.L.F. cosmetics had posted a 75% off coupon code for their Studio line. I bought a bunch of items. Here are some pics. I have not had a chance to play with the makeup yet, but I am BLOWN away by the quality of the brushes.

I will be posting close ups of the brushes and the products soon. Stay tuned!!

My order was:








84005 - Angled Foundation Brush
84011 - Blush Brush
83601 - blushed/bronzed
84002 - Complexion Brush
83801 - Complexion Perfection
84007 - Concealer Brush
84006 - Contour Brush
1605 - Cuticle Pen
81303 - dark
84008 - Eyeshadow "C" Brush
81503 - glow/medium
85001 - Makeup Artist Brush Belt
85008 - Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloth
85006 - Mini Eyelash Curler
81701 - natural
84003 - Powder Brush
84010 - Small Angled Brush
84009 - Small Precision Brush
84001 - Small Smudge Brush
83701 - Warm Bronzer

My E.L.F. Haul!!

Recently E.L.F. cosmetics had posted a 75% off coupon code for their Studio line. I bought a bunch of items. Here are some pics. I have not had a chance to play with the makeup yet, but I am BLOWN away by the quality of the brushes.

I will be posting close ups of the brushes and the products soon. Stay tuned!!

My order was:








84005 - Angled Foundation Brush
84011 - Blush Brush
83601 - blushed/bronzed
84002 - Complexion Brush
83801 - Complexion Perfection
84007 - Concealer Brush
84006 - Contour Brush
1605 - Cuticle Pen
81303 - dark
84008 - Eyeshadow "C" Brush
81503 - glow/medium
85001 - Makeup Artist Brush Belt
85008 - Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloth
85006 - Mini Eyelash Curler
81701 - natural
84003 - Powder Brush
84010 - Small Angled Brush
84009 - Small Precision Brush
84001 - Small Smudge Brush
83701 - Warm Bronzer

NOTD (Nails of the Day) - Zoya Felicity

Its a lovely pale pink shade, but I had to apply 5 coats to get a decent coverage. It has subtle shimmer, but its certainly "work-friendly". I would not repurchase it since it was not as opaque as I had hoped for.

NOTD (Nails of the Day) - Zoya Felicity

Its a lovely pale pink shade, but I had to apply 5 coats to get a decent coverage. It has subtle shimmer, but its certainly "work-friendly". I would not repurchase it since it was not as opaque as I had hoped for.

Bronzy teal look

Items used

• MAC Rubenesque paint post as base
• Scott Barnes loose eyeshadow in Serpentine on lid (use it foiled)
• MAC Follie in crease
• MAC Teal pigment used wet on waterline (over VLCC black kohl)
  
• MAC Plumage eyeshadow to set and smudge the Teal pigment
  

Bronzy teal look

Items used

• MAC Rubenesque paint post as base
• Scott Barnes loose eyeshadow in Serpentine on lid (use it foiled)
• MAC Follie in crease
• MAC Teal pigment used wet on waterline (over VLCC black kohl)
  
• MAC Plumage eyeshadow to set and smudge the Teal pigment
  

Coppery Brown Look

Items used:

• Base MAC Layin Low Paint pot
• Lid inner 1/3rd - MAC Pink Bronze pigment, 2/3rd - MAC Royal Flush pigment
• Crease - MAC Saddle, define with MAC Follie and Embark
• Line waterline and upper lashline with Bobbi Brown Lonwear gel liner in Black

Coppery Brown Look

Items used:

• Base MAC Layin Low Paint pot
• Lid inner 1/3rd - MAC Pink Bronze pigment, 2/3rd - MAC Royal Flush pigment
• Crease - MAC Saddle, define with MAC Follie and Embark
• Line waterline and upper lashline with Bobbi Brown Lonwear gel liner in Black