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e.l.f. Full-Size Freebies - Here’s What I’d Actually Buy (And What I’d Skip)
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items I get sent a ton of full-size e.l.f. products. Some actually impressed me — and others? Let’s just say they’re only in rotation because they were free. I tested everything so you don’t have to. These are the ones I’d buy with my own money… and the on...
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✅ Would Buy
🔁 These stay in my rotation
I don’t know if setting sprays really do anything…but this one might. I’m not a setting spray expert and don’t live in my makeup - but I used this on my friend for her dance recital, and she said her makeup stayed flawless all night. For $10, I’ll ke...
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
This is the one that made me audibly say “wait, this is good.” The glow looks luxe, not glittery. The color? Perfect soft rose that blends like a dream.
Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand
This replaced my $30 concealer without a single regret. This hydrating camo concealer in Fair Rose gives me the same brightening power as Shape Tape, but way cheaper. I will always repurchase this over the high end one.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
Not bad at all, especially if you’re not a balm person. I’ve also used the Elemis one (which is $$$), and while that leaves my skin softer, this one gets the job done for a fraction of the price. I’m still trying to build the habit of double cleansin...
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
For $8? Absolutely. I’m not wasting my expensive foundation just to run errands. This gives soft glam energy without guilt. It does break down a bit after long wear, but honestly… it lasts through the part of the day I actually care about. So as long...
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage
I didn’t expect to love this as much as I do. It gives grip, a hint of color, and actually makes my brows look fuller without that crunchy/stiff feeling. Super beginner-friendly and doesn’t smudge throughout the day. Feels like a dupe for Glossier Bo...
Wow Tinted Brow Gel
If the Tarte one feels like punishment disguised as luxury, this is the chill, wearable version I actually reach for. I was mad how close this was, especially after paying triple for the “original.” The color payoff is nearly identical and I like tha...
Pout Clout Lip Plumping Gloss Pen
This is a yes from me. I’m in my 30s now with kids — I don’t have time for fussy routines. This glides on clean (no messy hands), gives a refreshing cooling effect, and makes getting ready feel a little more put-together, even if I’m running late. De...
Stay Cool Gel Primer Stick
Surprisingly obsessed. It gives glowy-skin-with-SPF energy without going overboard. I’d 100% buy, but I do secretly wish it came in stick form like the other one. Would be perfect for on-the-go!
Suntouchable Whoa Glow Makeup Primer with SPF 30
This e.l.f. brush says ‘foundation’ but I love it for powder contour. The flat, dense bristles make it so easy to place and blend product exactly where I want it. Honestly one of my favorite brushes I’ve ever gotten from e.l.f., and it’s held up so w...
Triangular Buffing Foundation Brush
❌ Would Skip
🚫 Save your money on these
Keeping this in my bag meant I actually reapplied SPF — no excuses, no greasy mess. It lasted over 2 months and made sunscreen feel easy. But I did notice some small breakouts after, and once I saw others mention it too, I connected the dots. I’d sti...
Suntouchable Invisi- Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
I wouldn’t reach for this as my main sunscreen, there are better options for that. But as a makeup-day primer with SPF? It almost wins. Blurs, grips, and gives that pretty blue-light filter effect. BUT it leans a little greasy and can feel slightly g...
Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35
If you want mega volume for under $10, this one delivers fast. Just know it might dry out quicker than you’re used to. I’d say it’s perfect if you go through mascara quickly or just want a short term lash boost.
Big Mood Volumizing Mascara
The color wasn’t quite right (taupe ran too light/warm for me), and the payoff takes more effort than I want. It’s not a bad product, I still love the spooly; but now that I use Wow Tinted Brow gel, I can’t go back.
If you prefer pencils over gels ...
Best Eyebrow Pencil - Instant Lift Brow Pencil
I wanted to love this because the highlighter wand was a win. But the contour version? It just didn’t blend well for me. The sponge applicator felt like it lifted the product instead of blending it in, and the payoff was barely there.
I even tried a...
Halo Glow Liquid Contour Wand
Nice for hydration, but not your anti-aging workhorse. This felt nourishing and gave that glowy, sealed in moisture vibe overnight. But if you’re hoping for firming or real wrinkle smoothing results, this isn’t the bottle. Think of it more like a hyd...
Youth Boosting Blue-ty Sleep Night Oil
Not mad at all, but I don’t know if I would purchase it. The formula’s fine and the brush is on the smaller side, so it’s good for precision, but don’t expect dramatic volume. I’d reach for this on “no makeup” days, but it’s not a must have for me.
Lash 'N Roll® Curling & Lifting Mascara
If I’m being real, this is my “stretch the budget until further notice” moisturizer. I don’t love gel textures, but it works when I need it to. I’ve used up a full jar because I got it for free, and it did keep my skin hydrated. It just never made me...
Holy Hydration! Gel-Yeah Moisturizer
I want to love this. The texture is better than the liquid version. It’s just creamy enough and way more effective, but the jar format makes it easy to forget I even have it. If this exact formula came in a squeeze tube, I’d probably buy it. As is? I...
Poreless Putty Face Primer
Too runny for me! It slides around and feels thin, even though the formula isn’t bad. It’s the kind of thing I’d use if it were free, but I wouldn’t purchase with my own money. I wanted the ease of a squeeze bottle, but it ended up being more frustra...
Liquid Poreless Putty Primer