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Whether Flawless Like a Diamond or a Cubic Zirconia, ELF’s Flawless Eyeshadows in Golden Goddess and Party Purple Look Great for $2 Each

July 11th, 2012 by Karen 14 Comments

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Just a few pics of the ELF Flawless Eyeshadows in Golden Goddess and Party Purple, $2 each (!).

LOVE the color combinations in the quads — so bangin’!

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Golden Goddess

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Party Purple

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Swatches of Golden Goddess on the left and Party Purple on the right

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A note for the interminably time crunched (among whom I count myself a lifelong member): these require some effort to use. I built up these swatches in layers to convey the colors because each layer applies quite sheer.

I had to do a lot of layering to be able to see the colors clearly on my skin and plenty of patting and buffing to smooth out the visibly large, fluffy grains of powder; otherwise, they appeared to be sunning themselves on on top of my skin. After that, I also had to clean up a hefty amount of fallout around my eyes.

I really like how the look turned out, but it sure took a lot of elbow grease.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Whether Flawless Like a Diamond or a Cubic Zirconia, ELF’s Flawless Eyeshadows in Golden Goddess and Party Purple Look Great for $2 Each / Originally published July 11th, 2012

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  1. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    July 11th, 2012 at 10:26 am

    For 2 I guess it’s not so bad, but I can probably pass because I already own many similar colors that perform well!
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  2. Nina says

    July 11th, 2012 at 10:28 am

    Not bad at all, I say! Looks great on you as well. The gold palette – want!

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  3. stalkthepostman says

    July 11th, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Ooooh, sounds like a bit too much effort for me (I hate fallout) but that purple does look awesome on you. And what are you wearing on your lips? It’s gorgeous….

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  4. Rachel says

    July 11th, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Dang. I was looking forward to the purple quad. 2 dollars is cheap but it’s still better spent on something else. Thanks for the review!
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  5. Joyce says

    July 11th, 2012 at 11:07 am

    With all that effort, the results do not look bad at all! I really can’t complain about the amount of effort that these quads require because $2 is a steal!! =)
    Joyce recently posted … Swatches + Comparison: L’oreal True Match Foundation SPF17

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  6. Stephanie C says

    July 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am

    I like these colors. Do not like work in the AM to get the color I want. Boo. the Copper collection really looks great in the pans. Do you think it has to do with skin tone? I am a NW 25. And I realize this post is all over the map. Love the purple accent on ya,

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  7. gio says

    July 11th, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    The colors are really pretty but if they take so much effort to use, I’m gonna pass!
    gio recently posted … Product Review: Mukti Rosehip Eye Gel

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  8. kimberly says

    July 11th, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Mmmm that purple needs to be a smidge more smokey and it’d be perfect. I love it when eyeshadow combos make it easy for me. I’ve been using a similar set but it’s a trio of smokey purples from Sephora and it’s almost dead.

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  9. Ankita@corallista says

    July 11th, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    I love your lip color here Karen, which one is it?
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  10. Becca @ The Beauty Sample says

    July 11th, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    ooh pretty! I wish I had seen these when I was at Target the other day. I did get my first elf product though–that blush/bronzer duo that everyone calls a dupe for the Nars one. We’ll see…
    Becca @ The Beauty Sample recently posted … The Sample: NEW Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in 72 Rose Initiale Review & Swatches

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  11. Icequeen81 says

    July 11th, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Tthe first photo is very nice, I think is the best photo I have ever see of you is very natural and spontaneous .

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  12. antara says

    July 12th, 2012 at 2:16 am

    love the party purple palate!!
    antara recently posted … Konad Stamping Nail Art Kit Review

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  13. Rose says

    July 12th, 2012 at 10:18 am

    What are you wearing on your lips?? It’s gorgeous!!

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  14. Tina B says

    July 12th, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I love the colors in these palettes, especially Golden Goddess. It stinks that you had to put so much work in! I do love some elf products like the All Over Color Sticks, I use those every day for blush and highlighter. I think their products make fantastic gifts for tweens and teens looking to experiment. Even great for more mature ladies like myself for inexpensive practicing!
    Tina B recently posted … Oh-So-Pretty for Summer: Zoya Blogger Collection by Birchbox

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