Hey everyone,

Hope your week and new year is off to a great start. E.l.f. Cosmetics recently launched its new range of skincare products in Pakistan. I have already tried and reviewed e.l.f. Daily Face Cleanser and I loved it. My skin gets dry in winters and the face cleanser really helps me with the dryness issues yet leaves it clean and oil free. After the face cleanser, I tried e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask and today I am sharing my thoughts on it. So let's get to the post to read my review on this new hydrating water sheet mask by e.l.f.

e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask

e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask

e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask

Since the name already tells, its a sheet mask and comes in aqua blue pack. Each pack contains one sheet. Ingredients and directions to use the mask are mentioned on back of pack. This mask contains no parabens, no sulphates and no phthalates which is a huge plus.

To use this mask, I carefully followed the directions mentioned on back of the pack. Luckily, I experienced no tearing of mask while removing the paper sheet mask from packing. The mask is made of fine paper sheet and applies easily on face. I felt a minty and cold sensation when I applied it on my face. When I removed the mask after 10-15 minutes, there was still a lot of serum left on my face from the mask sheet. I gently rubbed the remaining serum on my face. However, I still felt the need to wash my face afterwards. After washing the face with just water and no face cleanser my skin felt so soft, fresh and well hydrated. It didn't feel oily or greasy but just hydrated enough.

This mask really hydrates the skin well and the hydration lasts long. It has been 2 weeks since I have used one e.l.f. hydrating water mask sheet and my skin still feels hydrated and smooth without any dryness or dry patches. I don't even feel the need to use my regular moisturizer now. Although this mask doesn't make the skin oily or greasy but I would still say its not suitable for those with oily skin as it is very moisturizing.

Left: Before Applying Mask - Center: e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask applied - Right: After removing mask and washing face

Overall, I think this is a miracle sheet mask for those who have dry skin. It actually does what it claims and hydrates the skin really well. It provides deep and long-lasting hydration without making the skin oily or greasy. Due to its intense hydrating properties, this mask might not suit those who have oily skin. However it surely is great for those with normal to dry or extremely dry skin. If you are struggling with dry skin issues in winter, I surely recommend you to try this mask out...


The Goods:

• Hydrates the skin well
• Provides long-lasting results
• Doesn't make the skin oily or greasy
• Leaves the skin feeling soft and fresh
• Great for those with dull and dry skin
• Free of parabens, sulphates and phthalates
• Easy to use

The Bads:

• Excessive serum is left on face after removing the mask
• Not great for those with oily skin

Price & Availability: E.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask is available online at Elf Cosmetics Pakistan website for PKR 699/- for a single sheet mask.

For more information on the brand and its latest launches in Pakistan, Join Elf Cosmetics Pakistan on Facebook.




Overall Rating: 4.5/5...!!!




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Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic

Hey beauties,

Hope your week is off to a great start. Winters are here and our skin needs extra care in dull and dry weather. I recently included e.l.f. Daily Face Cleanser in my skin care regimen. E.l.f. claims this face cleanser to remove everyday impurities, dirt, and makeup. Also it is claimed to be infused with purified water to help hydrate the skin. I have been using this face cleanser for about a month now. So let's get to the review to find out what do I have to say about this Daily Face Cleanser by e.l.f.

E.L.F. Daily Face Cleanser

E.L.F. Daily Face Cleanser

E.L.F. Daily Face Cleanser

E.L.F. Daily Face Cleanser

E.l.f. Daily Face Cleanser comes in a light minty green colored squeezable tube. The ingredients and instructions to use the cleanser are written on back of packaging. The tube is similar to our regular face wash tubes. However in my opinion, tube packaging is not really ideal for this face cleanser as its consistency is thin and you may tend to squeeze extra amount of cleanser. Also the cleanser tends to leak at times from the cap which is a con.

The color of e.l.f. Daily Face Cleanser is pearly white. The texture of this face cleanser is similar to liquid soaps. Its consistency is thin and runny. It also has a fresh and not so overpowering scent. This face cleanser does not produce a lot of leather like other face washes or cleansers but it does foam decently. You need to take small amount of this cleanser and gently rub it on wet face with fingers. Then rinse the face well with water and pat dry it.

E.L.F. Daily Face Cleanser

I have dry to combination skin and I usually get dry patches on my face in winters. This face wash removes oil, dirt and makeup from skin efficiently. It deeply cleanses the skin without drying it which is a huge plus. My skin felt much cleaner and smoother after using it for the first time. It didn't feel dry, neither felt oily. It felt just balanced. Like most of hydrating face washes, this one doesn't make the skin oily or greasy. It just makes it clean and smooth without any dryness. After using this face cleanser for few weeks, I can clearly say my dryness issues have been resolved. My skin feels just perfectly smooth and balanced. It even seems more even toned and healthy.

Overall, this face cleanser has surely won me over. It cleanses the skin well and leaves the skin feeling clean and fresh. It is gentle on the skin. I no longer have any dry patches on my face after continuously using this for few weeks. My skin looks much smooth, fresh and healthy now. This face cleanser is suitable for all skin types and is particularly great for those with dry skin. Its price is a bit high for a drugstore face cleanser but it is worth the price. I surely recommend you all to try it out.



The Goods:

• Balances skin
• Gentle on skin
• Cleans skin efficiently
• Makes skin smooth and fresh
• Doesn't dry the skin out
• Doesn't feel greasy 
• Hydrating
• Parabens free
• Sulfates free

The Bads:

• Tube causes product wastage

Price & Availability: E.L.F. Daily Face Cleanser is available online at ELF Cosmetics Pakistan Website for  ₨ 1,350. Check out the complete range of E.L.F products in Pakistan on the website.

For international readers, this face cleanser is available at E.L.F. Cosmetics International for $7.

For more information on E.L.F. Cosmetics and its latest launches in Pakistan, join ELF Cosmetics Pakistan on Facebook and Instagram.




Overall Rating: 4.9/5...!!!





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Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic

Hey beauties,


A lot of bloggers were reviewing these HD blushers by ELF this year. They are said to be a good dupe for the Makeup Forever HD blushes. After hearing a lot of good things about these I recently bought one of these blushers from beautyinbudget4u. The shade I got is "Superstar". So today am going to share my thoughts on this blush with you....

ELF HD blush in Superstar

ELF HD blush in Superstar

ELF HD blush in Superstar

This blush comes in a cute little plastic bottle with a pump/dispenser. The bottle has also a black cap which fits the bottle very well and makes it travel-friendly. I was surprised to see how small the size of bottle actually is but still the quantity enough.The pump makes this liquid blush much convenient to use. However, I feel that the pump always dispenses more than required product which leads to product wastage. Overall, the packaging is cute yet sturdy and I quite like it.

"Superstar" is a very pretty coral/pink shades. It appears more pink on me without blending. Upon blending it turns into a pretty coral peachy shade. The shade is ideal for light/medium skin tones. It also has some micro shimmer particles in it which are not very visible once applied on face. When applied properly this blush provides a semi-matte finish which I love. This shade looks so grogeous and can be worn everyday easily.

This blush is highly pigmented. In fact, it can be a bit tricky to use for the first few times because of such high pigmentation. You need only need a small dot or I'd say a micro dot to color both cheeks. Blending this blush can be crucial as it dries very quickly. You need to blend it fast before it dries up. I usually apply a small dot of this blush with a q-tip or my finger on the cheeks and then blend, blend, blend with fingers. At the end, I use my kabuki brush to blend it out further and have the desired finish.

The staying power of this blush is also great. Because of such great pigmentation this blush stays on me for about 5-6 hours. I applied it in the afternoon and when came back home at night, there was still some tint of color on my cheeks. I have dry/combo skin and it didn't enhance any dry patches on my face. Here are the swatches of "ELF Superstar":

ELF HD blush arm swatches

ELF HD blush swatch closeup

Here is a quick summary of the pros and cons of this blush:

The goods:
Highly pigmented
Great staying power
Lovely color which can be worn easily
Comes in a pump bottle
Suitable for dry/combination skin

The Bads:
Can be a bit tricky to blend/use for the first few times
The pump dispenses some extra amount of blush
Dries up very quickly

Price and Availability: I bought this form Beautyinbudget4u for PKR 750. These blushers are also available on ELF website for $3.00.


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