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Showing posts with label Elf. Show all posts

iHerb.com Haul


HI EVERYONE!! I'll admit I've been quite excited to post my first haul, I'll just get straight into it...

I've actually not even used this, I've purchased it for someone I know struggling with acne and after reading some reviews and watching a few youtube clips as well as seeing it ranked the same number on the iHerb site as the Black African Soap I decided to buy it. There is a larger tube of 227g available on the site for £2.59 but this 57g one is perfect for sampling first. Click for Onika Beauty's full review.

This is a repurchase because omggg I love how small and sand like the scrub is, It gives a massaging effect and I felt the difference from the first use. My face was just deeply cleansed and felt fresher then ever. I used to have to cleanse and tone every night to avoid breakouts but ever since I started using this there really isn't any need for the hassle, every. single. night! Yey! Also, this to me, smells like green tea.

I had seen the papaya enzyme mask from Alba Botanica (also available on iHerb for £7.50) before, since the majority of  face masks I've tried cause severe facial swelling, I thought it's best not to risk it and so bought this to try out from the range. It's oil free so is not greasy at all. I'm not a huge fan of lavender scented things but this is so subtle I actually liked it. It moisturised well and left a smooth matte finish. Unfortunately with my super sensitive skin, I did have a reaction once I went out with it a few times so I've passed it onto to my sister who likes it but isn't fond of the smell.

My sister has suffered from acne for about 11 years now. I'm not sure how many things she's tried but after seeing the lovely Malak mention this a few times on her blog for acne prone skin it ended up in my basket. Within the first week of using this soap morning and night her spots were practically all gone. It's magical I tell you. It can also be used on body acne, perfect for anyone who isn't into all that chemical stuff. I bought two more just to stock up. You can also purchase African Black Soap here.

I've only recently got into highlighting so I've started with really basic products. One thing was missing, a fan brush, so here it is. I've only used this once so far and I really like it. I think we'll remain on good terms unless it sheds after I wash it but I don't see that happening so we're good.

iHerb also sent me a company nail file with my order, a pleasant surprise as I had been looking for one of my 23939 that I've lost around the house and couldn't find one when I needed  it.
I highly recommend reading customer reviews on the products before purchasing, they're super honest and very helpful.

P.s don't forget to use the discount code HPK047 to get $5 off your first order or $10 if you spend over $40 - you might be charged customs in that case although I'm not entirely sure, I usually try and stay under £18 to avoid that.

E.l.f Favourites


So I've only just recently purchased my first set of E.l.f products. I was so super excited for them to come through the post and may I say I was NOT let down! I did some research into what the best products to purchase were and lo and behold I ended up with these products as my top three.

1. The eyebrow kit
This is my HG for brows. It is very diverse, let's say. I am completely in control with whether I want to go very subtle for every day or more defined for special occasions. I usually use the wax wherever needed and then set with the powder. I HATE make up with little lasting power and this didn't disappoint me as it lasts all day!! I repurchased this and gifted it to my sister with the setting spray and a bunch of other blogger recommended products.

2. The setting spray
This stuff is so pleasant to have. An ingredient is green tea, as someone who is green tea obsessed I was very pleased to know I could now spritz a bit on my face too. I do feel the longevity of my makeup was increased and it does a nice job of freshening your face as well. It's an okay size to take a long with you to events etc. although it may not fit in to most clutch bags, that's no worry for me, I tend to just leave it in the car.

3.The matte lip colour
I wouldn't call this matte but it isn't so glossy and has no shimmer so I'm pleased with it. I find that reds always tend to last long anyway so this was no different. I'm really tempted to get the other more nude shades and see if it would be the same. As someone with light-medium skin tone I find this was a slightly cool toned, brighter, pinkier red than say, Rimmel's shade Alarm. Because of this I use this in combination with other colours and love the consistency and custom colour I'm left with.

Overall I really love the black packaging and hope to purchase more from E.l.f soon.

I purchased my products from three places; original E.l.f website, beautyjoint and iHerb (Shoutout to Iqra for posting on the last two, I have benefitted so much from iHerb).
My favourite place of three is not the original site, it's actually the iHerb site mainly because it is the cheapest place to buy from in pounds with delivery to the UK and I feel I can trust this site. It has tons of other amazing  organic and natural products I can throw into my shopping cart and practically always has some way of getting money off your order. If you would like to get a discount on your first order use the code HPK047  for, I believe, $5-10 off. Also they sell Real Techniques brushes for almost half the price we'd get it for here in the UK from somewhere like boots or something.

Hope you enjoyed this post, feel free to ask me anything I may have missed out.