E.L.F. Studio Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palette

There was a lot of buzz going around about this palette and the 32-piece palette, but since the 100-piece was only $5 more, I decided to go with it. I've had this palette for about a month already and I honestly haven't reached for it as much as I thought I would.

Since these eyeshadows are part of their studio line, I thought they were a little different than the ones from their BEAUTYBOOKS (click here for review). The BEAUTYBOOKS were nice and pretty pigmented when swatched, but when applied to the lid, they lost a lot of pigmentation. It may be because you get a lot of fallout, so you definitely want to use a good primer & base. Unfortunately, the eyeshadows in this palette are the same.

The colors range from neutrals to brights and their finishes from mattes to frosts.

*SWATCH PICTURES COMING SOON! (They were accidentally deleted before they were transferred).

FINAL THOUGHT: Like the BEAUTYBOOKS, I don't think this is a must have palette, but it is a good buy for anyone that is starting off with makeup or if you just want to play around with certain shades before you invest in one that is higher end. I still prefer my Coastal Scents palettes to this one--yes you only get 88 eyeshadows, they are smaller and more expensive, but I think the quality is much better!

Back to School: E.L.F. BEAUTYBOOKS

...and another E.L.F. post. Sometime last week I went to Target in search of a new makeup bag and some travel brushes. As I was cruising down the makeup section I was surprised to run into these E.L.F. palettes! That Target stopped carrying E.L.F. a few months back so I didn't expect to find these.

I've never tried any of the E.L.F. eyeshadows, but for $5 each I thought they were worth a shot...and that's where I get in trouble with E.L.F.: everything is so affordable, that I don't feel as guilty as I should when I splurge on their products.

Anyway-there were three palettes available: Eye Brights Edition, Neutral Eye Edition & Smoky Eye Edition. Being the sucker that I am for neutrals, I got the Neutral Eye Edition and the Smoky Eye Edition of course.

I must say that I am really impressed with the pigmentation of these eyeshadows. For $5, I think that these are great for beginners or anyone that just wants to play around with some new shades because you don't have to break the bank and it comes with a guide inside the "notebook" that tells you more or less how to apply the shadows.

These palettes are being compared to a few of the Urban Decay palettes. I do agree that in terms of color there are several dupes, but as far as the actual shadows are concerned, the ones from E.L.F. are powdery and can cause a lot of fallout. The staying power is OKAY, but you definitely need a primer.

Overall I think that they are a nice addition to any makeup collection, but are definitely not a must-have (in my opinion). I would rather pay a little more and buy a NYX palette.

Below are a few pictures of the palettes. (CLICK TO ENLARGE.)

Neutral Eye Edition

Included is an eyeliner in COFFEE and a sponge tip applicator.
Smoky Eye Edition

Included is an eyeliner in BLACK and a sponge tip applicator.
Here are just some random swatches from both palettes (w/o a primer/base):
-♥ Ariana

HAUL: E.L.F.

A few weeks ago E.L.F. had a 60% Off a $25/+ Purchase. Since a lot of their products are only a dollar or just a little more, I thought this was a good opportunity to buy and try out a few things I've never used before. Here is what I got:
BlushPeachy Keen, Gotta Glow, Blushing Rose.
I've only used Peachy Keen and Gotta Glow. I would only use Peachy Keen again if I were doing my makeup for a night out (it has quite a bit of shimmer in it and I hate shimmer blushes, bronzers, etc.)...even though Gotta Glow is also a shimmery, if you use just a small amount, it works well for a beautiful highlight!
Studio BrushesBlush Brush: This brush is pretty flat so I prefer to use it as a highlight brush for my face. It's the perfect size and so far I love it.
Complexion Brush: This brush is also pretty flat and it may be because of the packaging (I haven't washed it yet). It's good for setting concealer/foundation.
Nourishing Cuticle PenI haven't used this much but I did see results right away. It really moisturizes your cuticles well and gets rid of flakey bits.
Nail PolishesNude, Champagne, Mod Mauve
Desert Haze, Smoky Brown, Chocolate
Plum, Rosy Raisin, Purple Pleaser
I've only used a few of these nail polishes and they are alright. The polish dries fast but the formula is just a little weird when it dries. If you don't apply a top coat immediately you will get scratches on your nails. My biggest problem with these are that some of them were packaged as if they had been used already. The bottles don't seem full and when you open them there are pieces of dry nail polish around the ring...what's that all about? :o/ (You can see what I mean if you look at the the polish in the middle in the second picture).
Matte Finisher Clear Nail PolishI wasn't a big fan of matte nails for a long time, but now I have realized that the right color can look gorgeous with a matte finish! This is the first matte top coat I've owned and it's pretty much like a thick glaze. You only need a small amount to top your nails off and it dries fast.
Mineral Face PrimerWOW! I absolutely love this primer!! It goes on silky smooth (as a clear gel) and my makeup lasts all day long! I'm definitely reordering this product.
Large Brush HolderI've been wanting this for a while, but I never wanted to pay $15 for it because I didn't think it was worth it...so because of the awesome deal I was getting I decided to buy it because I need more brush storage. It's super simple and I think I'm going to separate my brushes in that oder (eyes, lips, face)...I'll decide when I buy more bean bag fill.

I really want to know if any of you have purchased E.L.F. nail polishes and if you have had the same experience.
-♥ Ariana

Spring Favorites!

Since we are only days away from the official start of summer I decided to share with you my spring favorites. I think that a lot of these are also great for summer. Enjoy. (:


MAC Lipstick in Blankety
A soft pink beige amplified creme lipstick. (As described on mac.com)

OPI-Do You Lilac It?, China Glaze-Re-fresh Mint, China Glaze-For Audrey
I've been using these A LOT--love them! I actually got the China Glaze from a website that sells them for a cheaper price. I will be doing a review on that in a future post. (:

MAC e/s in Naked Lunch
A frosty, pinky-beige shimmery eyeshadow.
I don't know what happened to the swatch. :o(
MAC blush in Melba
I use this almost every day. It's a soft coral-peach matte blush. (As described on mac.com)
Stiles Razor
I always stack up on these, they are perfect for shaping your eyebrows and if you are not happy with the shape you created don't worry! Since it is a razor your hair will grow back a lot faster. If you do like the shape of your eyebrows then you can keep them up with a good pair of tweezers.
E.L.F. Slant Tweezer
These are amazing! They work really well and are only $1! You can't go wrong.
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave In Split End Protector
Since I bought the Long Term Relationship Shampoo and Conditioner I decided to try out the leave in split end protector...(there might have been a 3/$10 sale)...I absolutely love the way this product smells! It reminds me of a shampoo they had in an older collection, it might be the same one but with a different name. Anyway, this really does help minimize the amount of split ends I have.
Urban Decay All Nighter-Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
Review can be found in a previous post. (:

What are some of your favorites?

-♥ Ariana