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Thursday, July 24, 2014

ELF Essential Smudge Pots Swatch, Review, Makeup Look - Crusin Chic, Aint That Sweet, Ocean Bound




What a day! Got a little shaken up this morning on our way to work with a minor car accident. A car pulled up from the Walgreen's driveway and ran into my car when he tried to make a left turn. I thought he totally effed up my car but miraculously only my tire and hubcap was scratched. He's got a dent on his bumper and broke his headlight. Could have been worst but thank God it wasn't. Still, it killed my mood for the day and I got to work late.

Other than this unfortunate event, I have a review to share about these beautiful cream eyeshdows...


Packaging
  • Clear plastic jar with screw top.
  • .19 oz or 5.5 g

Product
  • Crusin Chic is a shimmery cool toned medium brown with a subtle gold sheen. It's a gorgeous neutral color. Definitely my favorite between the three. It applies easily and evenly and has good pigmentation.
  • Ain't That Sweet is a shimmery pearlescent white with some pink shimmers in it. Very seashell like. This shade could have been a lot prettier but the pigmentation was lacking and applied slightly blotchy. 
  • Ocean Bound is a medium shimmery blue with a grey undertone. I felt this color was a little drier than the other two and also applied a little unevenly. 
  • The texture of these smudge pots is actually thin and buttery. I was a little surprised at how much slip I was getting at first but within a minute or so of applying them, they start to set, which give you plenty of time to blend and even out the application. You can apply 2 or 3 layers to even out application and build up the color without the shadow looking cakey and flaky. 
  • Once they set, they last up to 6 hours before showing signs of fading and that's without a primer. I experienced a bit of creasing with Ain't That Sweet but the other two colors wore just fine. 
  • They are easier to apply and blend with your fingers. Brushes just aren't effective with these. 

Final Thought

Formula, consistency, and pigmentation vary a bit between the shades but overall, I was surprised they lasted up to 6 hours without creasing and smudging. I would have liked the jar to be a little more wide so that I can dip my finger in it if I wanted to but since the opening is a little narrow, I avoid doing so that I don't end up with product under my nails. I normally use a spatula and scoop a little bit at a time.


Rating: 8/10

Price: $3.00
Availability: ELF 





Crusin Chic



Ain't That Sweet


Ocean Bound

Cruisin Chic, Ain't That Sweet, Ocean Bound

8 comments:

  1. Whew I'm glad you're okay! These sure look nice!

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    1. Thank you. I hope they add more colors to the line.

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  2. My gosh...the Cruising chic and ocean bound looks so amazing. Did you buy these online?
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    1. Yes, I purchased them online. I haven't found them in store.

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  3. Pretty! I'm glad you're okay--your accident sounds scary. Thank goodness the car wasn't totaled or (worse) you had to go to the hospital!

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    1. It was scary but we were very lucky to come out of it with just some scratches on my tire. :)

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  4. OOOO cruising chic and ocean bound are my faves! I much prefer the sleeker packaging of these compared to the bigger bulkier cream shadow pots from them in the past!

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    1. Thanks I agree, I like that the packaging is not bulky like their old ones.

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