ELF is one of my favourite make up brands - they have an amazing range of products at prices you just can't say no to.. especially when there's 50% off which is when I go mental I buy loads guilt free! A couple of products I bought in my last spending spree are the Studio Matte Lip Colours. I love a matte lip more than anything, so was really excited to try these out.
ELF | Matte Lip Colour | £3.75 |
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The two colours I chose are Coral which is a very soft nude toned coral and Rich Red which is a bright blue based red. You can't argue with how great the pigmentation of both these are, one layer is all you need for opaque colour, and Rich Red can be blotted down to give a lovely red tint to your lips. They're not as matte as I'd expected them to be, as they have a slight sheen when applied on the lips but it's still a pretty finish which lasts around 4 hours.
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Top: Coral
Bottom: Rich Red |
I really like that these are screw up, because it saves me having to sharpen them which lets be honest, is just a hassle and a waste! There's a sharpener at the bottom where the coloured tab is, but since the product is so soft and flimsy I'm too scared to use it in case I smush it all! The packaging is very sleek like most thing in the ELF Studio line and they're very easy to slip into your bag or purse. Just a warning though - I took the coral one out with me once and came back to find the stick of lipstick inside had snapped making it pretty impossible to use now :(
Although both colours are thick and creamy to apply, I find the Coral one looks terrible on my lips unless I add lashings of lipgloss on top, because it looks chalky and weird. Rich Red however applies like a dream! I do find these to be quite drying, so I can't wear them as much as I'd like to. They're 'enriched with Vitamin A, C and E' but my lips certainly aren't feeling it!
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| Rich Red |
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I would definitely buy Rich Red again as it's my go to red lipstick. Although I adore the colour of Coral, it just doesn't seem to work for me as well as Rich Red :(
i've never tried any of the elf lip products, but wow, they look gorgeous!x
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thanks, they definitely are! you should try them if you get a chance, you won't regret it since they're so cheap ;)
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I personally like Coral, but it's a shame Coral doesn't work for you! On the up side, hey, Rich Red totally works for you!
ReplyDeleteaaw I know right, I think it would totally suit you though! thanks :)
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These look lovely! Elf do such great products at great prices! I love the Rich red <3
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I love how affordable ELF is, especially since they nearly always have 30% or 50% off which is even better!
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These look great! so pigmented! xx
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yep, they're the most pigmented ELF lipsticks I've tried so far :)
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I remember getting a purple toned colour in this when they first came out as it was the only colour available but WOW that red is gorgeous on you! I always find with lipsticks that are drying to put some lip balm on beforehand and then mix it in, makes it so much more creamy and feels better on your lips.
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ooh, the purple toned one sounds quite nice actually :) and thanks, I usually just rub a little Carmex on beforehand which really helps!
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I love how elf products are super affordable - they look great! I especially love coral - such a pretty nude colour! Cute blog by the way!
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yes they definitely are one of the best for cheap but good quality products! thank you so much, I'll check your blog out now :)
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Omg both look amazing, who knew elf had such great lip products!
ReplyDeleteyou wouldn't think so from their prices! ;)
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