Is $1 Makeup too Good to Be True?

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  Posted by Melissa H Wed Jul 1, 2009 1:03pm PDT

  I was skeptical but for $1 and a half-off code, I figured why not try it. I have gotten much success from their mineral eyeshadows and I have purchased a few of them. The brushes are pretty fantastic too. Of course they aren't as soft to MAC brushes, but they are 40 bucks cheaper! I was satisfied by everything I have received and will continue to get some cheap makeup to help offset my MAC obsession. :)

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  Posted by angelpix23 Wed Jul 1, 2009 1:11pm PDT

  I've used them...and I don't recommend the cream eyeshadows. Wears off as soon as you get it. I found the foundation to actually match my skin..but then again..its just a powder. The mineral makeup line isn't that bad... and the nail polish chips quicker than Revlon... The liquid liner is great..but i bought it in blue..and it comes out black. But it was easy to use..and serves it purpose...

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  Posted by Rowdygirl Wed Jul 1, 2009 1:19pm PDT

  I bought a few things; eyeshadow applicators, mascara and liner. Didn't care for any of them. Won't try again.

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  Posted by love fashion Wed Jul 1, 2009 1:44pm PDT

  I like the brushes but not the all over color stick, doesn't glide over. I usially just buy te brushes but I do like the mineral eyeshadows and the bronzers. I have used the eyeliner color pens,on some pens the tip was soft, yet on others it felt like i was using a pointed pen. That was the only thing i didn't like. yeah it is cheap makeup so you don't get the same quality as the more expensive ones but it does the trick and the brushes are very cheap that you can replace them every six months

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  Posted by MrsKlingonPasadena Wed Jul 1, 2009 2:13pm PDT

  The old saying "You get what you pay for" comes to mind...

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  Posted by Mmgirl Wed Jul 1, 2009 2:50pm PDT

  The studio line is very good. I really like their products. I like the natural way it goes on. I am not a fan of the fake look. The all over color sticks are amazing. In this economy I am all about $1 makeup even if I have to reapply. Hint: use a primer for your lids. It really makes the color last.

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  Posted by V.H Wed Jul 1, 2009 2:53pm PDT

  I buy cheap makeup because I change my mind so often, compacts break in my purse, and trendy colors go in and out. I like elf better than Wet and Wild and NYC, and it beats the heck out of Avon! But I still like Jane best of the cheapo makeup.

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  Posted by opiniononly Wed Jul 1, 2009 4:38pm PDT

  I agree with VH...Jane Cosmetics, especially their blush, has been my staple for decades, only to find that they are phasing out my color and changing formulas, so I went on line and bought 5 of them at rock bottom prices. They will probably outdate before I get through them all, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

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  Posted by Lilit Thu Jul 2, 2009 12:39am PDT

  Not everything is really good, but their studio line is pretty good. Among other things I bought their concealer, and it's one of the best concealers I have ever used.Their cream eye shadows are pretty good as well, have staying power and a nice variety of colors. I would recommend to go to them for anything except for the basics--their powders and such do not sit well on the skin, but shadows, mascara, even concealer is worth a try.

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  Posted by Kitten Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:01am PDT

  As a woman with darker skin, I found E.L.F. to be entirely too light. Their darkest liquid foundation made my skin appear ashen. The lipsticks, while tasty, are too frosted and light for me. E.L.F. has a kit where you can choose 4 eye shadows, but I opened it upside down and everything fell out and broke. I want to try the false eyelashes and at $1.00 know that if I don't use them more than 4 times, it's okay.

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