Most of you have probably noticed that the makeup brands I featured in the other articles aren't expensive, but they aren't that cheap either. I was going to have this article feature many cheap brands but I figured I should do a separate article for that after discovering E.L.F Cosmetics! You'll see why . . .
E.L.F was launched in 2004 with Scott Vincent Borba, a celebrity and beauty professional. The cosmetic line has been featured in several TV shows and magazines such as Twist, FamilyCircle, Pop Star, Everyday, Woman's Day, and more!
What's so special about E.L.F Cosmetics you ask? Well . . . it may just be the fact that it's high quality makeup that only costs $1.00!! All their products are $1.00! You may think that it being so cheap that it's going to make your skin break out or something like that, but it won't! Keep reading.
Here are some FAQ's from their website.
question: Do you test on animals?
answer: We do NOT test on animals or endorse such practices. Our products do not contain animal derived ingredients. Beeswax has been replaced by synthetic beeswax and lanolin has been replaced by Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladinpale-2. We currently support HSUS and are partners with PETA in the Caring Consumer Project. Please see our philosophy page for further explanation on our company.
question: Are you affiliated with any other companies?
answer: We do not have any retail affiliations with any other companies at this time; we are an independently owned company.
question: Are the products hypoallergenic? Where are the ingredients listed?
answer: All E.L.F. products are hyopallergenic and non-comodogenic. Ingredients are listed for each product. Please feel free to contact us for any more specific product questions.
question: Why only $1.00?
answer: In today's world, beauty and wellness go hand in hand - it's a holistic approach that places good health and well being at the center of what it means to be truly beautiful. Here at E.L.F. we believe that every woman should have the opportunity to participate in innovation, without sacrificing her budget. We rely on our loyal customers to spread the word about our products and are able to pass that what we save on advertising along to you. We hope you agree with the thousands who have tried our products, as well as the editors of the many fashion magazines such as Oprah, Allure, Lucky, Seventeen, Good Housekeeping, and many others, who love our products, and invite you to experience E.L.F.'s revolutionary, value-priced cosmetics and the proven results they offer.
E.L.F basically offers any product you can think! They even have product for your nails, bath and body, and mineral products!
Here are a few looks you can do.
Geisha
Face:
Tone Correcting Concealer
Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder
Mineral Booster
Eyes:
Brightening Eyeliner: Black
Earth & Water Mascara Duo: Noire
Brightening Eye Color: Drama
Lips:
Hypershine Gloss: Blossom
Tips for eye makeup application: Line your entire eye with the eyeliner and smudge it with a smudging brush. Use the white shade of the eyeshadow all over the top lid of your eye up to the brow bone. Sweep the grey shade into the creases, then use the black shade on the outer corners of the eyes. Finish it off with mascara on the top and lower lashes.
Total cost of this look: $7.00
Celebration
Eyes:
False Lashes: Dramatic Lash Kit
Liquid Eyeliner: Black
Eyeshadow: Sweet
Eyeshadow: Mysterious
Lips:
Plumping Lip Glaze: Fire Coral
Tips for eye makeup application: Apply the Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet covering your entire lid. Sweep on the Mineral Eyeshadow in Mysterious on the corners of the eyelids shadowing up to the eyebrow. Wet the brush you are using and apply the same powder to the bottom lash line.
Total cost of this look: $5.00
Radiant Bride
Face:
Shielding Hydro-Tint SPF 15
Natural Radiance Blusher: Shy
Shine Eraser
All Over Coverstick
Eyes:
Earth & Water Mascara Duo: Noire
Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara
False Eyelashes: Natural Lash Kit
Lips:
Plumping Lip Glaze: Fire Coral
Total cost of this look: $8.00
Pretty In Pink
Face:
Natural Radiance Blusher: Glow
Eyes:
Brightening Eye Color: Pretty n' Pink
Shimmering Facial Whip: Lilac Petal
Brightening Eye Liner: Coffee
Earth & Water Mascara Duo: Brown
Lips:
Custom Lips: Earth Rose
Total cost of this look: $6.00
Natural Minerals
Face:
So Light (Mineral Makeup) - Light Starter Kit (For light skin and golden undertones)
Total cost of this look: $1.00
Want some cheap yet high quality makeup? Well you now know what to get. E.L.F (eyes, lips and face.)
-ocean10kv
Author's Note: Sources: http://www.eyeslipsface.com
