ELF Essential Jumbo Lip Gloss Sticks Review

Ok, I'll admit it was the packaging that made me want to try these lip gloss sticks. Have you noticed that every drug store brand seem to have something like this? At $2 each, I thought it would be fun to try a few of the colors.

It's funny that they call them lip gloss; they are basically a colored lip balm. They are kind of like Maybelline's Baby Lips, but some of them have glitter.

Although they are like a lip balm, they aren't incredibly moisturizing. They are bold on color though. I was very happy with the color pay off. A little goes a long way.

 I purchased Flirty and Girly, a cool pink with sparkle, and Sangria Starters, a red with brown undertones. The colors on eyeslipsface.com are off. I recommend looking up swatches on Youtube or blogs to help you get a better idea of the colors. Also be aware that some of this are heavily glittered.

The color wears off fairly quickly. It's definitely not a stain.

Overall, the lip gloss sticks are fun, and the colors are pretty. They aren;t my favorite, but for $2 each ($1 each when eyeslipsface.com has a 50% off sale) they are worth trying.

UPDATED: Although I still say these aren't lip glosses, they wear longer and are more moisturizing if you apply them generously. I had been afraid of the color and had put just a little bit on. I'm now excited to try some of the other shades!

Here are the colors that are available.

ELF Corrective Concealer Review

I wanted to love this product, I really did. But I don't. :(

I purchased the Neutralize and Brighten colors. It consists of two peachy skin tone colors, a pink to neutralize yellow areas and a green to neutralize red imperfections. The idea is a good one, but the cream concealers are too sheer. They don't cover enough.

It Iincludes a cute little brush, but I found I was able to apply the concealer thicker using my finger. The compact has small mirror and feels pretty solid.

In addition to their sheerness, the concealers cake up under my eye. They don't do this on the rest of my face, but I got this pallet to cover my dark under eye circles.

The concealer pallet is available at Target, Kmart and eyeslipsface.com and retails for $3.00. I will not be buying this again, but I am considering trying the pressed powder version. I'm thinking it won't cake and I could build up the coverage.

ELF Regular and Waterproof Mascara Review

I found ELF Regular and Waterproof Mascara at the Dollar Tree and for a dollar, I couldn't resist trying it out. Boy, was I surprised! The formula was just the right thickness to cover the lashes. Both the regular and the waterproof stayed put and didn't flake. I really didn't except that from a $1 mascara!

I would definitely buy this again. If not at the Dollar Tree, then at Target, Kmart or eyelipsface.com. If you see it at a store near you, grab one and try it. You may be surprised.

Surprise Find: ELF at The Dollar Tree

I was so excited to see that our local Dollar Tree had some ELF products. I know these products are normally a dollar even in other stores, but none of the other stores in my small town carry them. Yes, we're a little backwoodsy. :)

Here are the products that I noticed:

• Essential Brightening Eye Color Quads in Drama, Day 2 Night and Nouveau Neutrals.

• Essential Duo Eye Shadow Cream in Coffee and Cream, and Berry 

• Essential Regular & Waterproof Mascara Duo 

• Essential Eye Shadow Brush

• Essential Super Glossy Lip Shine in Candlight, Party Peach, Malt Shake, and Angel

Here's what I picked up:

The mascara duo, eye shadow quads in Drama & Nouveau Neutrals.

Quick review: 

• The mascara surprised me. I actually like it. Especially the water proof. It is so much better than the elf Essential Lengthening & Defining Mascara that I got in my last elf order. It's just the right wetness coat the lashes, it stays put and doesn't flake. 

• The eyeshadow quad in Nouveau Neutrals has really pretty colors, but they added WAY too much glitter. I think it was a manufacturing mistake. You should have seen the glitter fall out when I wore it the other day. It was ridiculous. I wish I had taken a picture.   

• I've purchased the gloss before and wasn't impressed. It is very sticky and leaves glitter on your lips after the color fades.

Review: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusions Deep-Conditioning Shine Mask

I love Moroccan Argan Oil! I received a sample a while back in one of those make-up bag of the month things.Let's just say that I was very sad when my sample ran out. I've been tempted to buy some more, but it's just too expensive for me.

Imagine my joy to find that I was given a full-sized product from the Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusions line. I got the Deep-Conditioning Mask, a rinse-out treatment that you use after you shampoo once or twice a week. The thick creamy conditioner also contains coconut oil, a popular oil for treating hair. And it smells so good, like musk perfume.

I loved the way it made my hair feel so soft and silky. My hair needs a trim and has some split ends. To mu surprise, the Deep-Conditioning Mask made this a lot less noticeable. It also definitely makes your hair shine like it claims to.

My favorite part about this product is that it is so affordable. The 8 oz bottle retails for $2.88 at Walmart.

I honestly can't find anything about this product that I don't like. I'm looking forward to trying the other products from the line, namely the shampoo and conditioner.


 "I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."