E.l.f Ex-tra Lip Gloss Review, swatches and photos

 Hello, for this post I will be talking about E.l.f's Ex-tra Lip Gloss. You can find these on eyeslipsface.com for $2 each. E.l.f has a total of 6 shades and I have two of them to share with you. I have the colors Marc and Brett. All of the shades are named after men. E.l.f picked out stories from their buyers about their ex-boyfriends and named their lip glosses after them. How cute is that? The names they chose are Brian, Scott, Joe, Marc, Michael and Brett. Click here to look at the Ex-tra Lip Gloss.

What does the package say?

• An ultra-smooth, rich colored gloss with Extra ingredients to moisturize and condition.
• Create gorgeous lips that could have your Ex's wanting you back!
• Enriched with Vitamins A & E, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower, Avocado and Grape to nourish and protect the lips
• The unique applicator shape applies precision color for a pouty perfect look.

Directions: Apply to lips as often as desired. Wear alone or over any other lip color.

Safe, Gentle Formula

Instantly beautiful, healthy-looking lips designed , formulated and tested by our professional team of makeup artists.

The applicator is simple and easy to use. The doe foot applicator is flat on both sides. This makes it easier to apply the lip gloss on both, top and bottom, of your lips at the same time. 

Here are the swatches of Marc(top) and Brett(bottom). These colors are very opaque and creamy. They don't have a nasty scent or a tacky feeling. The only con is they last for about a hour. Although, Brett seems to last longer because it is a darker shade.  The packaging is OK, the wand can be a little flimsy. However, for two dollars it's a great product. 

 Note: If you like the name of the product on your makeup then you might not like this. The name rubs off when you touch the tube.

Marc is a pinky shade with subtle shimmer. This shade has a faint scent.  Out of both of the colors I have, I like this one more. It's not a long wearing color but it's a beautiful shade. Marc will last on my lips for about a hour and I'm left with pretty much nothing. It's nice to have but I don't think I will repurchase it. 

 Brett is a shimmery red shade. Brett does last longer than Marc but it's probably just because it's a darker shade. With this shade you don't have to build up the color. It's very opaque by itself. The scent is a distinct sweet smell.

If you don't like a strong red color then you can apply a dab on the center of your lips and rub it in. This way you have a slight red hued look. 

Overall, I think these are your average lip glosses. They are not a long wearing formula but e.l.f doesn't claim them to be long wearing. They are nicely opaque and go on beautifully. Two dollars is a good deal but I still prefer my Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquers. I also think this formula can be drying. I suggest wearing Chapstick underneath them. I might purchase more colors during the next 50% off sale. Until then, I think I will just stick with Marc and Brett. Even though they're not my favorite lip glosses, I don't regret buying them. I will continue to use these two shades. 

How much are the ex-tra lip glosses? $2.00 each

Where can I buy them? eyeslipsface.com

  

Are they sticky? No, they are a creamy formula.

How many shades are there? 6 shades Brian, Scott, Joe, Marc, Michael and Brett.

How much product comes in each tube of lip gloss?SIZE 0.09oz/2.5g

Are they long wearing? No, they also don't claim to be long wearing.

Is this a staining lip gloss? No

Are they moisturizing? No, I recommend using a Chapstick before application.

Do they bleed outside the lip line? No

What is this products rating?4.1 out of 5 stars, 18 ratings 

What are the ingredients? Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Microcrystalline Wax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxytethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Ve), Retinyl Palmitate (Va), Neotame, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum). MAY CONTAIN: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

Will TaylorPie repurchase? No but I might try the other shades.

TaylorPies rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Thank you for reading, TaylorPieBeauty.