Perfectly Posh Boutiques Blog: Anyone heard of E.L.F. Cosmetics?? If not, you are missing out!!

"e.l.f." stands for "eyes.lips.face"! e.l.f. is a brand that empowers women to be their own make-up artist, by teaching professional make-up application, tips & techniques, without sacrificing your budget! With all cosmetics at just $1 (yes, it's true! Pick your mouth up off the floor!), every woman can afford to look and feel beautiful!

~ e.l.f. Philosophy (as stated on their site!) ~

In today’s world, beauty and wellness go hand in hand – it’s a holistic approach that places good health and wellbeing at the center of what it means to be truly beautiful. Beauty comes from feeling and being your best, an inner confidence that translates to the outer-world as attractiveness.

e.l.f.’s philosophy is that beauty comes from within and its our goal to enable every woman to look and feel her personal best through the perfect blend of both the inner and outer person. With that goal in mind, e.l.f. cosmetics was born – a line of simple, luxurious, problem-solution tools that allow you to showcase and believe in your unique, personal beauty. Our cosmetics are designed to improve and accentuate the individual, not hide her away.

We at e.l.f. believe that innovative technology, quality ingredients and superb delivery systems should not be limited to prestige retailers. Every woman should have the opportunity to participate in innovation, without sacrificing her budget. We hope you agree and invite you to experience e.l.f.’s revolutionary, value-priced cosmetics and the proven results they offer.

This is an up-and-coming brand started by two men out of New York who used to listen to their wives complain about their make-up! e.l.f. has been featured in numerous women's magazines such as, "O", Good Housekeeping, Lucky, Allure, In Style, Self, Glamour, Seventeen, Elle Girl, Cosmo Girl, ym, Parenting, fitness, Ladies Home Journal, Red Hat Society, quick & simple, Life & Style, InTouch, Star, US Weekly, OK!, Shop, Etc., Prevention, Teen People, People, Latina - the list goes on and on! They have also been featured on the Style Network's "Stripped" and CNN's "On the Rise" programs. You can view each of these on their site!

They offer a Newsletter which you can sign-up for FREE! Also, they give make-up application tips from actual "big name" make-up artists! Yes, even the "big names" use these products!!

Okay, I will admit... I WAS skeptical! After checking out their features on those programs I mentioned above... it was stated that these products are BETTER than your "big name" cosmetics found in department stores. Granted, I have heard about cheap hair products being better than the ultra expensive ones... but make-up? Hmmmm! And this is make-up that is ONLY $1.00 PER PIECE - ALL of the TIME??? Yea right!! Didn't believe it... how could this be? So, I HAD to try them and see for myself!!

WOW! WOW! WOW! is all that I can say! Now, personally, I don't wear a lot of make-up! I've never done the eye make-up thing... and often times, I don't wear any make-up at all... but I LOVE LOVE LOVE my lip glosses and shimmers!! They have PLENTY of these to choose from! And at only $1.00, I bought up several! They even have the "PLUMPING" glosses that are SO HOT right now!! Yes, for ONLY $1.00!! So, I'll stop yapping and show you some pics of these truly AWESOME products!!

Plumping Lip Glaze
Forget costly Collagen injections, or those painfully stinging glosses, stimulate your senses to a refreshed full perfect pout with e.l.f. Plumping Lip Glaze! e.l.f. proudly presents a revolutionary lip plumper, infusing Natural ingredients that awaken your senses for fresh, volume enhanced, and moisturized lips. This dual sided Plumping Lip Glaze has a tinted color for a subtle plump or a clear gloss that power plumps your lips, use together and instantly feel the lip enlarging effects!

Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15
This Super Glossy SPF 15 formula fights environmental damage while leaving your lips with a healthy glossy glow. The delicious flavor and sweet scent will leave you licking your lips in delight! The perfect on the go tube that is mess proof for anywhere and anytime!

Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder
A touch of sunshine to warm up every complexion with its soft and silky texture for a beautiful and natural glow.

Plus, SO much more!!

They even offer BRUSHES and TOOLS for ONLY $1.00!! Where can you find these things at THAT kind of price??

Total Face Brush
Soft, caressing bristles allow for soothing application of facial and bronzing powder. Great for quick full-face touchups.

All e.l.f. professional makeup brushes have been designed and tested by professional makeup artist Scott Vincent Borba. Each brush has been ergonomically designed to fit perfectly into your hand and facilitate a flawless finish with every application.

They also offer make-up bags (between $5.00-$10.00)

e.l.f. also offers products where proceeds go to charity organizations, such as, WINABC - Breast Cancer Foundation & HSUS - The Humane Society. They also offer a "customize your own kit". This is where you choose a bag, then choose all of your products to put into your bag. When they ship it to you, all of your make-up products, tools & brushes are all within your new make-up bag! Pretty cute!

e.l.f. also offers specific looks like "beach babe". Each look already has products picked out suitable for that special look you are going for! They even offer Gift Sets!!

e.l.f. cosmetics is perfect for birthday favors, party favors, wedding gifts for your wedding party, the list is endless at the price of these products!! You can have a lip gloss at home, in your purse, at the office, etc. and not have to worry about breaking the bank to do so!