2 New ELF Orders: Get Your Haul On! Brushes + Studio

Since I have a week left before I return to WashU, the mail room should be ready to process my white box of makeup goodies! Also, my first ELF haul took over 4 weeks to arrive, so I went ahead and ordered 14 items that I have been eyeing for a while. This package contains a lot of brushes. I will forgo the pictures until I receive the package so I can review them and take pictures in case the online colour isn't true to the product.

1) Blending Eye Brush
2) Defining Eye Brush
3) Eyelash & Brow Wand
4) Concealer Brush
5) Foundation Brush (I tossed my last one because it was too dirty and stained)
6) All Over Color Stick in Fair (I'm really nervous about this shade but I'd rather it cover my redness and pronounced veins well than it caking my face with orange)
7) Liquid Eyeshadow in Green Machine (a new product! I'm super excited)
8) Clarifying Pressed Powder in Ivory (I didn't notice the other beige and tones restocking so I'll risk it - good for fall and winter hopefully)
9) Brightening Eye Color in Ivy (It does not look as ugly as in the picture online. Can't get enough of greens!)
10) All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemon
11) Liquid Eyeliner in Plum
12) Mineral Eyeshadow Primer in Sheer ($3)
13) Slant Tweezer
14) Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Warm Tan (for contouring)

Sub Total: $16.00
Shipping: $6.95
Tax: $0.00
Discounts: WINNERELF 50% off! ($7.50)
Total: $15.45 (WIN!)
I also will receive a free Candy Shop Lip Tin for referring 3 friends to ELF. Last time I got Mocha Maniac, which I do like - it's very scented (yummy!). I'll do a review on it sometime.

After I placed this order, my boyfriend showed me a coupon for 75% off ELF's Studio Line products. Whoa! I've always wanted to try some of their $3 products but didn't want to pay that much. This is perfect. Now each item is reduced to $0.75 :D End result: another haul, of course!

Coupon Code: WWYB75S (save 75% on all Studio items!)
I wish their studio line had lipsticks. I have been looking for a nice nude lip colour that works on Asians.

1) 10-Piece Studio Brush Set (originally $30 but now only $7.50!!!)
Includes all of their brushes minus Kabuki and Blush Brush: Small Smudge Brush, Complexion Brush, Powder Brush, Fan Brush, Angled Foundation Brush, Contour Brush, Eyeshadow "C" Brush, Small Precision Brush, Concealer Brush and the Small Angled Brush
2) Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in Blushed/Bronzed
3) Blush in Candid Coral (this seemed to match my Mocha Pink blush from Clinique)
4) Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Cherry Tart ($1; I'll risk it being too red because I LOVE this product)
5) Complexion Perfection
6) Eyebrow Lifter & Filler in Light/Dark
7) Eyebrow Kit in Dark
8) Eyebrow Treat and Tame in Dark
9) Concealer Pencil & Blending Brush in Light (boo pimples)

Sub Total: $52.00
Shipping: $6.95
Tax: $0.00
Discounts: WWYB75S 75% Off Studio items! ($38.25)
Total: $20.70
I bought the Liquid Lipstick so I could get a year-long subscription of Marie Claire for free haha (free with any purchase above $20). I get another Candy Shop Lip Tin for referring another 3 friends yay! So far, I have referred 31 friends but none have bought anything. I guess ELF sends really shady emails too, like "Sorry, your email address!" and it will blab about how you fail because you wasted all your money at Sephora xD.

Can't wait to get my hauls and review them!

Free ELF Lip Products!

It seems that free eye products weren't enough for eyeslipsface, so they went ahead and threw in a promotion for free lip treatment. Once again, this promotion can be misleading because you only get the colours shown below, not shades of your choice. You will get these 4 products for free with a $10 purchase.

Coupon Code: ECFLIPS



1) Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF15 in Goddess (personally the packaging reminds me of BonBons lip gloss but I haven't tried this product so I'm not sure how oily it is)
2) Therapeutic Conditioning Lip Balm in Strawberry Creme (it looks like there's not enough but I wanted to try it anyway)
3) Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips (highly recommend! it looks like a sheer/nude shade. GREAT product)
4) Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark (or Mauve Luxe I can't really tell from the picture)

I can only recommend the liquid lipstick because it's the only product I've tried and loved. If you have had any success stories with the other products, please let me know.

Personally, this mix still doesn't top the WINNERELF coupon (save 50% for $15 order). You can get these 4 items for $2 so the difference isn't that drastic. I'm looking forward to ordering and trying out brushes when I get back to school! Meanwhile, stay tuned for more coupon codes and reviews : )

ELF Eye Product Promotion Update

Earlier, I wrote about the new eyeslipsface eye product promotion code: ECFEYES. However, after picking out my favourite 4 of the free products, I discovered that this offer was a little misleading! They don't let you pick your shades, but rather give you a prepackaged set: #6531, #4210, #7410, #2004 (shown after you enter the coupon code at checkout).

They are exactly the shades you see here:


The Liquid Eyeshadow colour isn't available for ordering right now but it looks like a pretty vanilla creme. The Brightening Eye Color compact is "Nouveau Neutrals" and the Liquid Eyeliner is in Copper. I think the only product worth going for in this bunch is the Mineral Eyeshadow Primer, normally $3.00 but I will just order this product alone and use my usual code: WINNERELF and save 50% on the shades I want.

I was bummed that the Sugar Kiss False Eyelashes in Bling were sold out. ELF also has a problem with delivering on time. I think my first order took well over a month to get to my university. It was probably because I ordered 16 items and they were waiting for my shades to stock.


Don't they look pretty? They're a little over the top for everyday use, but perfect for special occasions and upcoming formals : )

If you're looking for more reviews, I'm putting in a new order soon! I'm a little apprehensive about shades of foundations and concealers, but I'll let you know with reviews when I get the new batch of 15.

Free ELF Eye Products!

E.L.F. sent me a nice email offer yesterday, so I'm here to share with my fellow elf lovers.

Coupon code ECFEYES will give you these four eye products for free if you spend $10!
1) Mineral Eyeshadow Primer in Sheer (I'll use the pictures of my colour choices)
2) Liquid Eyeshadow in Green Machine
3) Liquid Eyeliner in Stardust (I'm hoping for some shimmer)
4) Brightening Eye Color in Punk Funk (a little wild I know, but it could be fun!)


I'm super excited, since I was preparing to order some of these items in my next batch anyway. However, the downside is you can't use your nice 50% off for $15 and above in combination with this one (ELF doesn't like customers to double dip - otherwise they'd go out of business).

I would really like the Brightening Eye Color in Ivy, but this image turns me off. There's no green ... ? If you have ordered this compact before, throw me a comment about how it turned out!

Enjoy the savings, ELF lovers : )

EyesLipsFace E.L.F. Makeup Review: Bang for your Buck

A friend introduced me to www.eyeslipsface.com about a year ago and I placed my first order. With a special coupon code, the total order tax + shipping came out to be $1 for each item! I was really impressed.

I'm an amateur makeup user, but I was quite happy with the majority of my 16-item order. Compared to N.Y.C., Jane, Wet&Wild and other low-end drugstore brands, E.L.F.'s makeup was definitely worth it - and even cheaper!

Eyes Lips Face constantly sends email reminders with coupons codes and everything. They also have a cool referral program - if 10 of your friends place orders, then you earn a $10 gift card, and the rewards get exponentially better, ending with free makeup for life (every girl's dream) after 100 successful referrals. If you work as a makeup artist, collect emails from your clients and you will have more cheap good-quality makeup than you will ever need (so gift them!)



There are lots of cool features on the site, including a Virtual Makeover Program (use your own photo or a model's and try on makeup before you buy: I tried it and all the colours seemed way too subtle, which is not true in real life), Get the Look guides, and awesome customer reviews for each item. Always see what others have to say before you buy! Sometimes the colour displays aren't very accurate.

I will review select items I bought in that first batch.
I am Asian with slightly tannish yellow undertones.

1. Brightening Eye Color in Drama (5/5)


This eyeshadow combo is perfect for the smokey eyed look. I personally use the second colour the most, usually by itself for every day use. The colours are also very pigmented and sparkly though they seem matte from the picture. Another tip: When searching for a colour go by the image you see when you scroll over the item. They seem to be more accurate than the ones next to the order form.

2. Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Maple Sugar (5/5)


I'm usually not a huge fan of lipgloss because it catches my hair all the time, but I'm not big on lipstick either since it dries out my lips. However, this lipgloss is thick but not goopy and the coverage is super even. There's no weird taste either and the container is nice and clean. You take off the cap and twist the bottom to release some of the gloss and apply. No more fishing to the bottom of the tube/along the sides for the last drop! I was also impressed because lip colour makes me look like a clown. This shade really fit my lip colour - give it a try!

3. Plumping Lip Glaze in Oasis (4/5)


This double-sided lip plumper actually worked! It didn't turn my lips into Angelina Jolie's but I could feel my lower lip tingling and volumizing. This sheer coral colour looked nice. I first added the white sheer layer, then topped it with the pink. However, the major turnoff is this product tastes like soap, so don't wear it when you have to eat something : (

4. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder (5/5)


I never used bronzer before but I was really happy when I tried E.L.F's. I use apply it to my T-zone with a big brush (I usually use E.L.F's Total Face Brush) to finish off the look. It makes my face more radiant and replaces the unpleasant forehead shine. A little dab underneath the eyes, on the nose, and on the forehead brightens up the complexion very well. I am ordering the bronzer in Warm Tan (a darker bronze) to highlight my cheeks to create the illusion of high cheekbones. Drop 10 pounds in an instant!

5. E.L.F. Brushes (5/5)

Total Face Brush:
For blush, bronzer, pressed powder. The bristles can be a little hard though

Eyeshadow Brush:
Super soft! Great for applying shadow to your lids or browbone

Foundation Brush:
Much better for your skin than your fingers. I used mine so much the brush came apart from the stick but a little super glue fixed that. You can use this brush with wet or dry foundation - it smoothes out the application well

Final thought: These brushes are great for only a dollar! They may not be as fancy as Kabuki brushes, but their quality is comparable. I am going to purchase the Defining Eye Brush for creases, Blending Eye Brush, and Eyeliner Brush in my next order.

6. Tone Correcting Concealer in Light (2/5)

Perhaps I chose the wrong colour, but it didn't blend well with my skin colour. It was strangely yellow. Also, this product is super watery and has poor coverage. If you need a concealer, don't get this one.

7. Nail Polish in Coral (3/5)


I thought this shade would be pretty with all its pink and gold shimmer but this colour looks horrendous on Asian hands! I'm sure on people with super fair skin, it would look great, but against our yellowish undertones, it just looks gross. The quality of the nail polish isn't bad - better than the 88 cent BonBons from Walmart and drugstores.

8. Liquid Eyeliner in Black (3/5)

This eyeliner was average. It sometimes leaves gaps during application and rubs off easily, so you may have to go over it a few times. Plus it has this weird medicine odor that emits from the tube but isn't noticeable on your eyes. I did like the hard-tipped applicator because it gives more control than the soft brushes in Wet&Wild eyeliners. I am curious about the other shades (i.e. Plum and Stardust) so let me know if you try them!

I haven't tried any of the Mineral products or the studio line because they are a bit more expensive (usually $3 or $5 per item) but even those prices are affordable and usually worth it! If you have any amazing success stories or tips, please let me know :D

Finally, as a little gift, here are some coupon codes to get you started on saving!
E6SHIPT: $1.98 shipping on any purchase of $15 or more.
Carolina: 50% off on orders up to $25
Winnerelf: 50% off on orders of $15 or more
FreeFive: $5 off any order
5for5wow: 50% discount on mineral makeup