Elf Cosmetics - the best and the worst

[@maddiek963]

Oh my god. This video reminded me of that one woman that threw a fit over the ELF primer a few years ago because she didn’t understand how an airless pump worked. I had forgotten about that. Had a nice giggle.

[@brittd7814]

That girl was also an MLM shiller for younique or whatever other garbage makeup mlm there is.

[@katlord586]

I always love seeing you and Hailey compare pricing in Aus $. People forget a $2 elf brow product in the US can cost way more elsewhere. So what makes sense price wise in the US, could be a $20 face powder in Australia. That powder is $8 US which compared to Charlotte’s $45 powder makes way more sense to purchase. But if I had to choose from benefit’s brow product and elf at an Aussie price point, it gets a little bit harder because of the amount of product you get for each price.

[@delia50]

The Aus prices were shocking me! At first I thought elf tripled their prices!

[@KitschSnitch]

It’s a reflection of our general living expenses and income, and of course conversion. When our minimum wage is pretty much triple that of the US, items are also more expensive to buy. It all balances out in the end 😊

[@mollya8230]

@@KitschSnitch wow I had no idea, that's really interesting!

[@KitschSnitch]

@Molly A yeah a lot of people freak out when they hear the prices but then they also freak out when they hear that the average person in Australia can buy a Pat McGrath palette with one day of pay (obviously not factoring in having to pay bills and general cost of living), and no one here replies on tips for their income. So it all balances out

[@raincloudsradio8900]

The US dollar is alot stronger than the Aus dollar. It makes importing things from the US very expensive

[@catsreadbooks9359]

Trying to find the right shade for base products is awful - totally agree. Their shade names make no sense. But with promos in their loyalty program I get so much free stuff to try I'm not completely put off by it. They have a bunch of skin care in their Holy Hydration range that I consistently buy.

[@jqlauren]

I so appreciate your honest and thorough review. It feels like the YT beauty community has a tendency toward group think when it comes to hyped products. I think that many reviewers wear a product one time, give a review and then move on... it can be difficult to give a truly honest review, or even have an honest perception of products when they are received in PR for free. I do not think people are intentionally deceitful, I think its often unconscious. I started buying into the ELF hype and as I have gotten some products, I too have been disappointed, especially with their brushes. So many rave about them, I find them to be scratchy. I so prefer Sonia Kashuk from Target.

[@Topzyturvey]

I agree with the elf bronzer being perfect for beginners especially as it seems (if you have the right shade) you can't go wrong or apply too much

[@bmckong]

I had the mauve toned mini eye palette and had great luck with it. No pigment issues, no texture issues. Funny how different things work for people.

[@denisha8596]

Same, but for the green one. I've nearly hit pan on the mattes.

[@Observette]

Omg, I’ve been looking for an Australian makeup review channel since I started watching beauty youtube in like 2018! 😱 I can’t believe it took me *this* long to finally find someone who talks about makeup available in Australia, who cites Australian prices and Australian websites. I’m SO glad I found your channel. Obviously I subscribed instantly and am about to binge watch your videos. 😃 Thank you for existing 😂 👍

[@KitschSnitch]

Oh that’s very sweet of you to say! We are lurking in the depths of KZbin 😆 Welcome!

[@maybridges1507]

I love the elf brow pencil! I only need to fill in my eyebrows a little bit, so I only buy maybe 2 or 3 a year. So for me, its definitely worth the price! But I understand if you've got a lot to fill in you'd need to replace it more often.

[@KitschSnitch]

Before I got my brows tattooed I would probably go through that pencil in a month of daily use haha. Now it might take a couple of months 😆

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

I absolutely adore ELF but I totally agree with you about the shade range. It took me forever to find my correct shade for the Camo CC Cream. And they only came out with my shade when they expanded the shade range. Now that I have my shade I wear it everyday but would have appreciated if I could have found the right shade from the jump. I also agree with you about the eyeshadow quads, I didn’t feel any of the color stories at all. The putty primer broke me out.

[@OttahPopKid]

Seeing the comparison between the Nars and elf cream bronzers, I totally get it! Seeing the very even swatch of the Nars next to the streaky swatch of the elf, they look very similar in color, but you’re absolutely right they do not compare…

[@vidatalab8301]

I love the instant lift brow pencil because of the price and it has more product than most other drugstore brow pencils. So it’s super cost effective, works well, and is a good color match (I wear neutral brown too). I also love the lip shine in ecstatic because it’s a color dupe for Clinique black honey. They also have some nice basic skincare I use because I use tretinoin so a more basic cleanser and moisturizer helps simplify my routine. I also live in the US, so some added context to my thoughts. Loved the roundup 💕

[@suhseal]

The lipstick color you're wearing is SOOO perfect for you.

[@emuxkr]

Yes for terracotta blush! I would never even look at that deep of a colour for me (I am ghost white naturally), but I got years ago a present with a purchase- limited edition Essence blush in that colour. It's still in my collection and I almost hit pan on it😄.

[@wulfseig1864]

Thanks for being honest and not following status quo. I've just been thinking how? How is it possible? Probably a lot of paid sponsorships. I'm not even going to try. Happy with my current products. Thanks for recommendations and alternatives. Interested in the RiRe.

[@Luzihr]

I’d love to see more brands best/worst videos! Really enjoyed it

[@KitschSnitch]

I would love to do more, but they aren’t really financially viable with most brands 😅

[@alextea1012]

I purchased the brightening concealer after your review and I love it! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@_daniela_s]

Funny, today my halo glow powder arrived, excited to try it out :) And even in Europe I think elf is not as cheap as it is in the US, so if I want to go with something cheap, I prefer Essence and Catrice...

[@emilychilds9551]

I absolutely adore the elf lip stains! I prefer a more natural look though so I wipe the product itself off after 5 or 10 mins and just wear it as that. And for me it seems to wear off nicely thank god!

[@ambersimms6246]

Would love to see an eyeliner masterclass from you, whether it’s gel, pencil or liquid you always make it gorgeous. Would be great to hear some makeup artist tips on applying eyeliner to other people (maybe a Haley segment would be fun as I’m not sure you were an MUA?)

[@KitschSnitch]

Thanks! Eyeliner is such a fickle thing because it relies a lot on practicing different shapes on your individual eye shape. What works for me, won't work for many people so I am always reluctant to do a dedicated video on how I do my liner since it's a result of me playing a lot with different shapes when I was in high school and not really about any technical tips

[@ambersimms6246]

@@KitschSnitch okay thank you so much for the response 🥰 hope you and family are all doing well

[@alextea1012]

Omg shade matching is so hard!!!! I purchased the hydrating concealer and I went back to get another one because it was way to light lol also I like the putty bronzer because it is so forgiving and I like it on lighter makeup days

[@7duality7]

Glad you mention how ELF isn't particularly good value when it comes to price per gram with some of their items. That being said they have a cheap eyeliner pot that I can't beat with even high end 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@pokemontrainer5177]

I actually really like the retractable liner bc it doesn't come off at all and it's easier to control. Best for my hooded eyes and it goes on a lot easier after you've been using it for a while

[@KitschSnitch]

I’m glad you enjoy it! Want mine? haha! There are many other drugstore liners that also don’t come off and are 20x easier to apply so it’s inexcusable in my books, but makeup is completely subjective!

[@JensHangOut]

I can't get over how expensive Elf is there versus the US! The brow pencil is $2 here in the states. Elf is definitely hit and miss. I have found that the Elf hydrating camo concealer is far superior to the camo concealer even for oily skin. I have fallen in love with their cleansing balm. Totally worth the money because it actually cleanses in one go with drying out your skin. Totally agree with you about the mascara...garbage!

[@KitschSnitch]

This is a pretty common reaction from people in the US, but I can assure you that after considering conversion, tax (that’s included in the price and not added after) and also other factors like our much higher minimum wage, these are still cheap in our market. It all balances out 😊

[@AshleyRebecca]

Finally someone said something honest about these. I would rather have something more expensive and nice (like the Nars bronzer) than have an abundance of mediocre products.

[@melrose795]

Really appreciate your detailed and outstanding reviews, thank you for the work! Going to try the halo powder, been eyeing it for a bit..Sounds like it will work for my mature, normal somewhat oily tzone..Agree on the no budge sticks, they do budge, you confirmed it..I have the gray one, using as a lower lash liner, that is what I can get away with..I have a bitesize shadow palette in Rosewater is pretty, but yeah, hard to build up and it fades, too much super fine sparkle that flies everywhere, can make it work a bit with wet brush with setting spray..I have the camo concealer too, and my color is also way too light..Maybelline fit me is my go-to and will stick with it..Thanks again for all you do!!

[@mary419]

Elf’s purple sponge is my absolute favorite! I’d be curious how it compares to the Ela sponge you always rave about

[@lizhart81]

I definitely want to try that setting powder - I need something that sets a base and controls oiliness without starkly highlighting the fact that I'm in my 40s now. It's priced at £8 here, which is much cheaper than the Smashbox Halo powder I'm about to finish up (which is great stuff, but not necessarily 4x the price great).

[@charmedbymeghan]

You literally have the same feelings on all of these products as I do... I was one of the ones to suggest the Brightening Concealer and the Glowy Loose Powder (one of my favorite setting powders*)... the brightening concealer is good for what it is. The hydrating camo concealer is better than the OG camo concealer. But still is not an HG product.

[@KitschSnitch]

Makeup twins! I was considering getting the hydrating camo concealer but based on reviews I read/watched it didn’t appear to be as good as the original on oily skin, so that deterred me

[@charmedbymeghan]

@@KitschSnitch♡♡♡ I have Oily skin type too and enjoy it more. But honestly out of the tons of concealers I have - I rarely reach for any of the Camo Elf concealers. And when I do it is like re-discovering their formulas lol... so not exactly a recommendation, especially for the higher prices you pay there! Love your video! TY 💓

[@abhimac27]

My favorite ELF base combo is the Flawless Finish foundation with the hydrating camo concealer. 🙌🏾 What's weird though, is that I bought the other concealer in the same shade as my hydrating one, and it was waaaaaaaayyy way lighter. 😵‍💫

[@KitschSnitch]

Yeah I heard that the shades over the matte and hydrating Camo concealers don't even correspond. Frustrating!

[@sarahfriend7105]

I've been wanting to try the powder foundation. What a bummer! Thanks for another wonderful review kat!

[@yeahnahbeauty]

I literally just ran out and brought the elf halo powder today at target hehe...based on your last video yays, and while i was there i picked up the bite size shadow quad in hot jalapeno, even in small towns the stand/shelf is picked bare for elf......and sadly essence too, can never find my mascara since its constantly bragged out online, admittedly im one of the braggers hahaha (I brought the bite size shadow as a cheap alternative because i really actually want the melt cosmetics gemini palette but mainly for the grungy green and i have never tried green before) so this was a good cheap alternative, gotta say though the green doesnt apply too bad, cant say much about the longevity but it has certainly helped solidify that i do want to try more grungy greens.

[@tatihagerty8101]

This was a very thorough review, thank you. I am the one who was disappointed by ELF.. I threw away the stick eye shadow. The liquid eye shadow creases on me and fades. It is just about to be thrown away. The eye shadow quad in the same colour as yours does not complement me either. Did I save money? No I wasted it. I am not buying any more make-up from ELF. I may look into the skin care at a later time. But there are great options in stores besides ELF. In Canada ELF is not that cheap.

[@sheranuma]

I got one of the bite sized eyeshadow from their mint collection, I enjoy it but it has one of those frosty light shades too. Pretty much only good for an inner corner highlight. I've also tried that eyeliner and I agree, super dry. I love a lot of elf products but there's definitely duds in the line, and if I had to pay aus prices I would skip a lot of them. But the worst one I've tried? That ride or die lip balm. Got the berry shade and it straight up tasted like chemicals. Every time I got any in my mouth it felt like being poisoned. 🙅‍♀️

[@marlbboro8091]

Elf is a brand I want to love but their more misses than hits has me reticent buying from Elf, having said that when they get it right they do indeed impress me. You articulated the lip balm perfectly. I have the same shade as you (I am NC42) with pigmented lips and it feels drying on my matured lips but your analysis got me thinking and yes you are right it doesn’t feel parched when it’s gone ( Vaseline and Burt’s Bees chapstick does that) but not very nourishing when I apply it, it’s O..k.. concur a 100%. Also I feel like the US based YTers I watch seem to give Elf a huge pass and recommend almost everything 🤦🏽‍♀️ whereas the two I watch outside of US , you and Angie (with her review on their bite sized palette -when she lived in Sweden 😛) are very honest

[@KitschSnitch]

That's interesting! It might be that in the US there is a culture of hyping up Elf so more people unintentionally look at it more favourably, or people give it a pass because it's so cheap.

[@leaj3799]

I wonder how much skin type factors in to the experience with the poreless putty primer. My skin runs on the drier side now that I’m getting older and I live in a climate with dry winter air. I really like the primer, especially for it’s moisturizing properties and it does extend my makeup. I buy backups of it. And the other primer I like is also by Elf- the one that dupes the Milk makeup primer. That said I do agree Elf can be really hit or miss but when I find a product that works from them I tend to stick with it because here in the US they are cheap but effective: Wow Brow gel, Holy Hydration eye cream are two that come to mind. I’m lukewarm on the putty bronzer (got a free one) and I got the liquid shadow (also for free as gift with purchase) and agree that it is utter crap. No budge eyeshadow sticks are cheap enough to stick in a purse and use in a rush but not on the daily. So these products do have their place and function for me. Thanks as always for the review. Always interesting.

[@jessicaharrison4719]

I did like the elf putty bronzer because a) they had a cool toned shade, and being a fair olive, most bronzers are just too warm toned for me and b) it is fairly sheer and buildable, which works really well with how I like to do my makeup and c) it isn't too dewy, it just blends in with the texture of my skin or foundation, and I find that looks the most flattering on me. I understand why other people don't prefer it, but I will be repurchasing mine whenever I run out, which, despite using it nearly every time I wear makeup, I haven't even hit pan yet.

[@KitschSnitch]

I’m glad you enjoy it! There are many out these days that meet your requirements. The NARS one I showed is less dewy/tacky feeling than the elf one because it’s more of a mousse than an oily balm consistency. It also blends down to a sheer shade or can be built up. I also don’t like a heavy bronzer, but I don’t want it so sheer that there’s no point using it, you just use a fraction of what you need with the Elf one to get the same effect but with more ease.

[@Heather145]

Yeah, I was underwhelmed by the putty blushes. They are fine, but not something I feel like I need to have. There is nothing about the formula or shades that stands out to me. Same with the entire Camo line, I don't think there is anything I actually like from it, other then the Camo Concealer Sponge lol. But I do honestly love the Putty Bronzers, I love sheer bronzers and the shade, Tan Lines, is one of the few bronzer shades that works well for my fair skin.

[@discord37]

I agree, some elf products are half amazing like how do they do this for $3-5 (USD) and some are useless. In the US most stores let you return with no question so you can try them & not even out money if you hate it. Also if you sign up for the points club shipping in the USA is almost always free even with no purchase min. I love the hydrating core lips, I love the delightful & ecstatic shades. If not for mask life & only going to the office 1 day a weeka t most now life I would have gone through a few of these. I usually use pressed powder blush but tried the elf putty blush & liked it (shade Maldeves (wine)) and I am going to try the luminous putty blush in St Barts next elf order. I like the elf putty eye primer. I don't use foundation much (face makeup often breaks me out,), I got lucky the first one I bought off the shelf was perfect for me, though I'm super pale and the lightest cool tone or neutral is usually for me. I have used the $4 length & volumizing mascara & liked it, not sure if same wands since I got mine a while ago. I also like smashbox & essences's mascaras. My moisturizer was discontinued a few years ago & while desperately searching for one that didn't break me out I tried the holy hydration cream which gave me white bumps like most do (I have settled on Hyram's Selfless), but if that's not an issue for you it is a great face cream IMO. I use it on my neck, I don't get breakouts there. I am a fan of cruelty free drugstore brands and indie brands, I don't really go much for luxury makeup but I will pay a little more for skin care that works if I have to.

[@OYJluv]

This a very good educative and informative video!!!

[@shannonp1899]

I really thought I was the only one who didn't enjoy those little eyeshadow palettes. I did throw mine away! :)

[@Motley14]

I think ELF can be pretty hit or miss but in The States they're usually so cheap that I find it like a scavenger hunt to see what's worth the gamble lol. I continue to be surprised at how expensive their stuff is in Australia! I really like some of their skincare -- the Holy Hydration moisturizer is a lovely thick moisturizer for me. I also love the SPF 30 version. The hydrating camo concealer is good for light foundation or spot concealing for me. The bummer is some of my favorite stuff from them is in limited edition collections! The Electric Mood stuff -- the disco eye kit, the glassy skin balm and the cream blush and highlight quad are good but they're being phased out. I agree with the shadow sticks -- I wanted to love them but the metallic ones never quite set for me and they make my hooded eyes feel like they're just sticking together. I have one matte one though and I like it. The 4-pan eyeshadows are hit and miss. I love the grungy green jalapeno one and one of the mint melt ones but was underwhelmed by the berry and purple ones. Sorry for writing a novel lol.

[@lyndawithay3135]

Hey I appreciate all the good info on Elf. One thing I bought that I love is a duo blush brush. However, nothing else survived me trying this brand. I was really disappointed. Would you consider doing your favorite brand full face video like this one? 💕🐾💕💜

[@KitschSnitch]

I have done videos like that in the past but my biggest issue is that I don’t have one favourite brand or product, I like many things for different reasons and occasions 😊

[@effiem1]

You can buy ELF from Beauty Bay as well.

[@effiem1]

By the way, I find the best way to use the putty primer is to dab/swirl your finger in the product and lightly dab on the areas you want. I just put in the centre of my face but don't use too much product. I have been really enjoying your vids.

[@debedwards1717]

I’m using the ELF Camo concealer in the Hydrating version. It’s nice, my under eyes don’t feel dry by midday. It’s not as full coverage as the Covergirl TrueBlend concealer.

[@alexmiles40]

Tip: All ELF lip products require a lip primer. Be sure to let the primer dry first. Yes, ELF is hit and miss nowadays. They raised the prices and lowered the quality, so most everyone moved on to Milani, Wet N Wild, Shop Miss A, etc. It's kinda like an end of an era. Good video, very thorough.

[@KitschSnitch]

Lip primers makes my lip products wear off faster so I would say that tip only works for some people ❤️

[@stellamarie1065]

I had a heck of a time finding a shade in their concealers. I bought the original camo concealer and the color was all wrong . When they released the hydrating version I was "Ok at least I know the shade to avoid" but no the colors in both ranges don't match. Like "Light Peach" in the camo concealer doesn't look like the "Light Peach" in the hydrating version. I'm the type of person who wants to love ELF but I'm generally disappointed in them. I do like those heart core lippies. I had to get over the scent which to me smells like BBW Cucumber Melon. A scent that I despise.

[@KitschSnitch]

I love cucumber melon haha

[@jenniferjsaracino]

The big “BAD” mood mascara 😂

[@KitschSnitch]

Accurate haha

[@cherd3990]

I thought the Elf powder foundation was probably the worst powder foundation I've ever used. I couldn't get it to look natural at all. I have textured skin, but the Sephora powder foundation looks fine on me and is only $2 pricier. On the other hand, I don't mind the eyeshadows in the more lurid shades, because I only use a bright green or blue enough to want to spend $6 on them, and I like the wow brow for soft hold and a natural colour.

[@KitschSnitch]

Despite it being the wrong shade, it seemed ok when I wore it a couple of times lightly. I have tried so much worse! The bare minerals original loose foundation was the worse I’ve tried. That stuff was horrible, it applied really patchy and looked heavy and almost greasy in some areas and then wouldn’t stick to other areas. Compared to that, this one is a dream 😆

[@that_muagirl_3746]

I cannot get over how expensive elf is there 🤯 that blush is 6 bucks at Walmart here and that powder maybe 8? That putty bronzer in the same shade I got and I feel like I need to go a shade up or something cuz it doesn’t do anything for me but make me orange lol I love the camo line personally. The matte concealer does amazing with fenty foundation. I feel like the concealer does better than shape tape on my skin Also your makeup looks lovely as usual kat 💜

[@KitschSnitch]

Thank you! Yeah prices seem shocking, but when you factor in conversion, tax included and general factors like high minimum wage, it all balances out in the end 😊

[@that_muagirl_3746]

@@KitschSnitch oh it does! I’m glad y’all have a high minimum wage cuz in MS USA where I live, minimum wage is 7.50 🙃 that’s why it sounds shocking to me I guess 😂

[@Alice20007]

In the UK not sure if its everywhere elf make my all time favourite black liquid eyeliner. It comes with a brush application which for me is my favourite as it gives sleek, thin, perfect lines great for cat eyes. I find personally felt tips are too thick,dry out instantly and are too bulky/uncomfortable to hold. This eyeliner does not budge one bit no matter how much i touch my eyes or cry which is great as i dont need to ever look in a mirror throughout the day to check it! I wish they would make a brown version because im trying to only wear true brown mascara and eyeliner now as black is too heavy looking. If anyone has recommendations for great quality and price liquid eyeliners and mascara in brown any brand id love to hear! None of them black/brown rubbish though!! ☺😅

[@KitschSnitch]

I think they do have that here. I don’t often use liquid liners so I skipped it, but I might try it in the future! Thanks for the recommendation ❤️

[@joorourke8134]

That's also how I'm using up my putty primer- as balm for feet and elbows. Only reason for using it there is that I can use it up faster and have it gone.

[@joorourke8134]

I got several of the quads because everyone on YT said they loved them. I watch a lot of declutter videos and never see them decluttered anymore because they're already long gone from their collection. I gave mine away soon after purchasing because they were crap. All the complexion products are yellow or orange on me. I gave up on shade matching after the 1st round. My concealer was orange and darker than the yellow foundation despite the shade numbering system. I like their Holy Hydration face cream so it's not like I hate the brand completely. I think folks would be better off saving up a few dollars to pay more for quality products that aren't a pain in the butt disappointment to use.

[@KitschSnitch]

I completely agree! I totally would pay few extra $ for something I love to use vs saving a few $ for things that give an ok effect but are a hassle to use. But I also understand the appeal of very cheap makeup if you are on a tight budget

[@mistyaqua]

The only one I disagree with is the shadow sticks, I love them! They aren’t wet-look shadows, but I like that they have more of a subtle look. I am extremely fair skinned though, so maybe I prefer the more subtle pigment. I use them with the Ulta eye primer and it definitely extends the wear time.

[@pointegal96]

I love the elf brightening concealer. I don’t wear foundation so it’s perfect. I have one of the bite size eyeshadows in a neutral all matte, since I hardly wear eyeshadow it worked for me to fill in a couple gaps I use occasionally but not nearly often enough to pay much for. Also the size & colors were right :)

[@lifeafterforty007]

I'm not sure about in Australia or if there IS a difference, but their lip products are wildly inconsistent as far as colors, also. I used to be a major Elf fan... that's kind of fading. Their liquid matte lipstick is pretty comfortable but do NOT expect to get the color you see on their website and in their swatches.

[@historianlaura]

Thank you Kat. I have tried various Elf products and the only thing I have kept and liked was the primer infused powder blush. Everything elseI have tried to make work and eventually just decluttered. I will say that I had the same bites quod as you, and a different one rose water and the difference in quality between the neutral one and the pinky one was massive. But it dropped and the one shade I could use for one and done shattered. And did not want to spend the £4 to replace it for 1 shadow. The only possible thing I might look at is the pen concealer but not going to go out of my way.

[@charmedbymeghan]

I really like the rosy-browny toned matte eyeshadow pots for a base. It is sort of skintoned almost. It reminds me of the Mac Paint Pot. I have a fee shades but the sort of skintoned colors are the best. Although they can dry out a little bit and need to use your finger to warm it up, especially having it for a while.

[@balletlau]

I love the Bite Size eyeshadow in Rose Water and have almost fully panned 3 shades. It is ideal to keep in my car for quick looks and I am less worried about my toddler destroying it because of the price. BUT I don't use the darkest shade at all - I suspect it might be patchy - and really didn't like the Cream and Sugar one so I decluttered it. I think these are a bit hit or miss. Fully agree that Natasha Denona and Viseart options are better.

[@historianlaura]

Interesting I too quite liked Rose water and decluttered the other. But when Rose water shattered I was not fussed to replace it. There was, I found a difference in quality between the 2 quods.

[@KitschSnitch]

Rose Water looks like a much better balanced quad, I was considering it but I don’t like pink toned shades so I gave it a miss. I would have loved a similar quad in a cool brown colour story

[@elysesmith4292]

I have also found the 16h camp concealer to be temperamental, as well. I'm planning to try the hydrating version, because from the sounds of it it'll be a better one for my skin. I'm in Canada though, so it's financially reasonable for me to try a different formula or shade in elf products. 😜

[@rsnide1891]

I’m so used to the ELF prices in the US that those prices are shocking. Even with conversion differences I’d not use any of their products for those prices!

[@KitschSnitch]

Yeah they are more, but they include taxes and factor in things like higher minimum wage. So they do cost more than in the US, but they still occupy the same low price position in our market

[@deathbeforedecaf7755]

You probably would be shocked to buy anything AUS. That NARS bronzer she also mentioned is $38 in the US. She said it was $57 in AUS. That seems hard to stomach at that price. AUS prices are insane by comparison

[@KitschSnitch]

But that’s a direct conversation plus tax equation. US$38 = AU$54 and tax is an additional 10% that’s built in to the price, so $57 is actually a bit cheaper than buying it in the US (plus tax). So it might seem crazy, but it’s just currency conversion that makes it seem high

[@blackfairyblogchannel]

The bite size eyeshadow surprised me...The only palette in my collection I wouldn't give up for it, is my Nabla Dreamy 2...Nabla's formula is a dream coming true.🥰 I was not amazed by the elf formula at all, but I have combo skin and a bit wrinkly, oily, hooded eyelids, and that elf palette stayed on for 13 hours in 38°C (100.4 °F) without any creasing, eventhough I spent most of the day walking outside...😯 I had way more expensive palettes (bite size is 5€ and those palettes were in the 25-35€ range) that wouldn't even last for two hours during winter (-15°C/5°F usually can't melt makeup off of my face) ...😅

[@KitschSnitch]

I don’t usually have issues with eyeshadow fading on me (I don’t know if that’s my skin chemistry or good primers, possibly both) but I just found that they looked horrible so I wouldn’t want them to last anyway haha.

[@blackfairyblogchannel]

@@KitschSnitch Honestly I would like them to come out with more useable shades, because I agree that it always looks somehow...flat (or "meh")...but if that's what stays on, then it is what it is...I'm just happy something stays at all. 😅

[@ivanhorvat719]

Hi, Kat! Can we hope for a review of new ABH palette? Maybe? Your opinion means do much to me. ❤️

[@KitschSnitch]

I’m on the fence about buying it haha! I will swatch it in store and have a closer look soon ❤️

[@gablars20]

Great review!

[@Wrknmom2]

I am going to check on that setting powder. I do think this line might be nice for my young teen who is not wearing makeup often yet.

[@KitschSnitch]

It is fine for people starting out with makeup, but there are other cheaper and better quality brands like Colourpop, Wet n Wild etc. that I would recommend over Elf

[@tedoymisojos]

I like the shadow sticks as under eye, shadow primer. To make my bottom lashline shadow last all day. Thats it. The elf big mood is pretty garbage, i agree, it gives some volume withouth lenght wich looks strange

[@youngblackgirlgamerxp]

Powder foundations usually need to be worn with a sticky primer and they also do darker up once applied due to the moisture. So you wanna order a few shades up than your usual when purchasing powder foundations. So maybe that's why it applied darker than it looked in the pan. Hope that helped. xP

[@KitschSnitch]

I use powder foundation often and I don’t need to use a sticky base because I have oily skin that holds it on well. It does apply darker which is why I can’t wear this, but if I purposely go a shade down or pick the wrong undertone it can make me look too ghostly or pink, so if I could see this in person I definitely would have gone lighter, but it was very hard to pick from the swatches online 😊

[@alonealien1474]

I actually enjoyed most of the Elf products I have tried. Some of it possibly has to do with the fact that I live in the US and the price seems unbeatable to me. I love their brushes and face sponges! I have enjoyed their bite size eyeshadows and putty blushes. The shadow sticks are 'meh'.

[@debbiehaslotsofcats]

I love the poreless putty primer, i don't find it moisuturising at all. The luminous one is like that. The non luminous one i find fills the pores great.

[@Kwardmakeup]

I think ELF is definitely worth it if you're in the States. I usually will stock up on a few things when they do a big sale, like I'll spend like $25 and get brow pencils to last me a year. I also think the hydrating version of the camo concealer is much nicer even though I'm a combo skin person.

[@KitschSnitch]

The cheaper products are worth it here too, it’s almost impossible to find a $7 full priced brow pencil, which can come down to $3.50 on sale. We just have higher prices which reflect currency conversion, taxes included in the price, and higher wages

[@Kwardmakeup]

@@KitschSnitch I completely understand. I’ve recently moved to QLD from the States!

[@Queenofbats13]

I agree with you on the eyeliner I used mine up as an eyeshadow base

[@charmedbymeghan]

Can you get Beauty Pie there? I would love to see you review them! I have a couple recommendations if you do ♡

[@KitschSnitch]

Never heard of it, so I works say probably not haha

[@charmedbymeghan]

@@KitschSnitch lol oh. I wonder if it is pushed more for the USA/UK market then? 🤔

[@KitschSnitch]

It looks like it only ships to the US and UK

[@twistedtenderness]

Thank you for sharing! I really value your opinion and honesty, and did the videos relaxing as well. Have you done or thought about doing all time favorites either per brand or per type of product?

[@KitschSnitch]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! I think I have done this with a few brands that I have a decent collection of products from, but I might need to update them. Most brands I haven’t tried a really wide range of their products and it’s hard to buy a full face to test out unless the products are really cheap and on sale haha ❤️

[@twistedtenderness]

@@KitschSnitch thank you! A favourite xyz (lip tint/mascara/etc) is probably more realistic and what I originally thought of.

[@elamann4815]

Thanks for the in depth review. The only product I’ve tried from elf is their putty eye primer in cream. The colour is way to darker than I expected and it looks quite yellow on me. Besides it is sooo dry that I can barely pick up any product nor can I really put it on my lids. If by any chance I’ve managed to get the primer on it looks patchy and to top it all the eyeshadows don’t really stick to it… I bought it after a YT mentioned it was supposed to be a dupe for Nars’ eye primer. I have never tried Nars products so can’t really compare the two. Anyway that putty primer is something I regret buying

[@KitschSnitch]

I haven't tried that eyeshadow primer, but I have tried the NARS eyeshadow primers and they are great! It doesn't sound anything like what you described.

[@lisanadile4688]

I generally put my concealer on before my foundation. Helps deal with any shade issues.

[@KitschSnitch]

Both the concealer and the foundation don’t match well, so I blend them together to make a better shade rather than layering two shades that don’t work 😆

[@matemarika86]

THANK YOU!!! I look with suspicion at those influencers who recommended me the putty bronzer. I bought it unfortunately and it's just ridiculous, I should use a ton of it and it doesn't show up enough!

[@KitschSnitch]

Totally agree! It’s useable but I suspect I will be panning it soon!

[@uhoh5184]

Even though we have very different skintypes to each other I totally agree with all of the reviews of ones I've tried too! Only thing I don't "agree" with is liking the lipbalm, I found the scent so gross hahah

[@mary419]

Yes I thought mine had gone off when I got it lol

[@Lolzadoodle8484]

Interesting about the shade - I also use light 26N in the Flawless concealer and I'm quite a bit deeper than you. I found that the formula oxidizes on me, so the initial shade is too light, but it oxidizes to my depth. The shade I originally got, medium 30W, leaves an orange/dark cast on my skin. That concealer, the wow brow, and precise brow pencil are consistent elf products in my collection. Everything else, I'm either not interested, I'd rather pay more for better, or doesn't add much to my collection/stand out compared to what I've got.

[@KitschSnitch]

26N is a really good match on me, and I don’t notice any oxidisation, it might apply a smidge lighter than what it dries down but it matches well. I think people often think I’m a lot more fair than I am in person because I tend to look lighter on camera, usually neutral beige shades work well on me

[@NaharaVensar]

I think part of the hype for elf is the low price point while being pretty good. I don't think they ever live up to the hype and I really like some elf products! Also, you turning me onto Tony moly has ruined me for most lipstains. 😆

[@KitschSnitch]

Haha Tony moly is the best! There's no point me buying any more lip stains because they are never as good! Yeah I get that the hype is the price point, but Colourpop, Milani, Wet n Wild, NYX, Flower Beauty etc are all brands with similar price points and arguably better products, so I don't think it's as unusual to get more affordable decent makeup these days

[@a_headless_chicken]

I like that elf comes in smaller packages. I don't wear makeup on a daily basis, although I love makeup, and I'm scared makeup will expire on me. I can use up smaller amounts of these products. I also get minis of higher end products.

[@Topzyturvey]

Have you tried Tatcha's silk canvas primer, if so, how would you compare it to the ELF one?

[@KitschSnitch]

No I haven’t sorry

[@TrinaMadeIt]

I'm on a tight budget and I don't wear makeup very often and I prefer to go with Colourpop over elf EXCEPT for the eye brow pencil. I decluttered everything else from elf. It's just so hit and miss. It's a lot easier to find matching shades with Colourpop too.

[@KitschSnitch]

I much prefer Colourpop too!

[@Yolanda8419]

Somehow, I have never used Elf products because I always thought that even though they were not pricey, the value for money was not there. They usually had a smaller amount. Plus, to buy from them and qualify for free shipping in Greece, I would have to buy many products and I really prefer now to splurge a bit more and buy fewer stuff.

[@heykerryann]

You really aren’t missing much. Elf is riding the influencer wave but the quality is why we don’t like drugstore makeup. Well, in Canada anyway 😜🤗✌️

[@mariapapa6370]

Finally a video that doesn't glorify elf. Pretty much none of elf products have worked for me I really do not get the hype the brand gets. In my opinion it is one of the worst brands.

[@StephEliotMakes]

I completely agree with you for myself. My daughter just getting into make up it’s perfect for. She is 13 and doesn’t wear a ton of make up.

[@sydt7104]

the camo cc cream is $35?!?!?! In the USA it goes for $15.And if it was to be converted into Australian Dollars, it should be around the $20 mark. Huge markup for a product that does not earn that high price point.

[@KitschSnitch]

Conversion, inbuilt taxes and other factors like high income all play a role in having higher prices, but it balances out in the end 😊

[@lizstyla88]

I have never found ELF was that cheap in Australia. It's also hard to find products in stock in stores that carry them. However, their brushes I have bought have been decent quality for 'drug store' brushes.

[@KitschSnitch]

Nothing is super cheap in Australia, but $7 for a full priced brow pencil is hard to beat

[@seb00zi]

I actually disagree with you on the bronzer simply because cream products go bad quicker than powder ones. I highly doubt I (and I think most people) would go through and finish that nars bronzer before it goes bad. So I don't see the point of paying so much money for it. But overall, thank you so much for the through review, I love these types of videos much more than first impressions.

[@KitschSnitch]

You’d be surprised. They last a lot longer than you give them credit for ❤️

[@annak3388]

I HATED the no budge shadow sticks. They were like super glue on my lids and literally rubbed my eye lids raw trying to wash them off. So the no budge name was right for me I guess lol

[@heathercarothers3432]

Elf is defiantly a hit or miss brand. Love the instant brow lift,mint melt primer and the mad for matte eyeshadow and the black handle brushes are great.But the bite sized eyeshadow were horrible for me and none of their camo anything has ever worked for me.

[@addisonciro]

If u want length and volume for your lashes just about any other mascara is better. I LOVE elf mascaras because they do NOTHING 🤣 i have long lashes that tangle so i use them to separate and hold but i dont want to look like im wearing mascara. Thats the only reason i use them.

[@maryblais7791]

They discontinued retro oil bronzer which I loved. Why do they always can things that people actually like?

[@stevieray7203]

The Glossy Lip Stain dried my lips out SUPER badly!

[@KitschSnitch]

Yeah it did feel drying, but that’s common with stains. Just pop a lip balm over the top 😊

[@olinayoung6287]

The scope of this review is so so good!!! Love & appreciate the breadth & depth of your experiences. Thank you 🌟💝🌟💝🌟!!! PS. I use and like halo glow. And I’ve had fun with Elf putty blush but I’ll add for the price. In US they’re just $7. Ive tried quite a few Elf products and it’s a gamble tbh. The crazy cheap cost takes the edge off when it’s a flop but just feels too risky & wasteful. I’d rather spend more & get waaaaaay more.

[@nikkinarciso9954]

"The next coming of Jesus" 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrEjw412]

So beautiful

[@corndog757]

At 40:01 : the cats there folks

[@charleye5938]

I’m not sure if she’s mentioned it or not. But what’s happening with beauty news? Xx

[@KitschSnitch]

Nothing at the moment 😊

[@rhianneloney3544]

Its called the Big mood mascara because that's what it puts you in 😂🤭

[@mysteriouspsyche]

See I HATED the hydrating core lip shine. The core was extremely hard and sharp in mine and felt like the wood on an unsharpened lipliner. Elf doesn’t impress me anymore. When I was a poor college student I’d use them since I could only afford them, NYC, and Wet n Wild, but now? I’d never go back.

[@emmacondon7028]

Your skin looks so glowy and flawless ❤️

[@FR-oz9px]

The putty primer broke me out like nothing else. 10€ for the bin. So there’s that.

[@RachelJayne92]

The eyeshadows, both liquid and powder SUCK! The liquid one falls out absolutely everywhere throughout the day, and the powder ones are completely forgettable, even colourpop is better!