I Bought Everything e.l.f. Cosmetics… and I Have Thoughts

Introduction & Brand History00:00:00

The video opens with the origin story of e.l.f. Cosmetics, founded in 2004 with the idea that great makeup shouldn't be expensive. The brand began with $1 products and became known for creating affordable dupes of high-end beauty items.

Primers00:01:12

The host reviews several primers: the Stay Cool Primer Stick (water-based, hydrating under concealer, worth the hype), Power Grip Primer (too sticky/greasy for oily skin, skip it), Poreless Putty Primer (smoothing like Benefit Porefessional, worth it), and Hydrating Face Primer (similar to Smashbox Photo Finish, worth it).

Radiance Booster00:05:13

The Halo Glow Liquid Filter is reviewed as an exact dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter. It can be worn under foundation, on its own, mixed in, or as a liquid highlighter. Rated worth the hype.

Foundation & Concealer00:06:55

The Soft Glam Satin Foundation ($9) is praised for its buildable, lightweight coverage and rated worth the hype. For concealers, the Camo Concealer (Tarte Shape Tape dupe) is skipped for mature skin due to crepiness, while the Soft Glam Satin Concealer ($5) is rated worth the hype for its satin finish and hydrating base compatibility.

Bronzer & Powders00:11:45

The bronzing sticks are described as buttery and luminous (merit dupe, worth the hype). The Set It Bright correcting powder (Givenchy dupe) is worth the hype for color correction. The Halo Glow Setting Powder works as a finishing powder and under-eye setter. The HD Powder is rated skip it for being too drying and accentuating fine lines.

Blush00:17:03

The blush stick is rated overrated due to unflattering color stories. The sheer blush tint is just okay for minimalists. The Camo Liquid Blush is rated worth the hype for its smooth application and high-end quality comparison.

Brows, Eyes, & Lips00:19:28

The Micro-Fine Brow Pencil is worth it for its skinny, precise tip. The Liquid Velvet Shadows (Giorgio Armani dupes) are worth it for being budge-proof. The Fine as Fleck Glitter Eyeshadows are skipped as chunky and outdated. The Smoky Kohl Liner is mediocre. The Lash and Roll Mascara is worth it. The lip stain (Huda Beauty dupe) and Glow Reviver Slipstick (YSL Candy Glaze dupe) are wins, while the Glow Reviver Lip Oils are just okay due to a synthetic minty scent.

Finished Look & Outro00:26:38

The host reveals the completed full-face e.l.f. look and signs off, directing viewers to other content on the channel.