Swatch series- e.l.f cosmetics studio baked eyeshadow palettes

Hello, today I am starting a swatch series. Swatch series consists of makeup that's older but people still like referring to swatches before purchasing. I'm not reviewing these items but you can find out if they're TaylorPie approved at the bottom of each post. I hope you enjoy looking at all the swatches and find something you like. If you have any questions leave a comment below and I will answer ASAP. Thanks for reading, TaylorPie.

---

---

  

---

---

---

Details 

Each Baked Palette features 10 gorgeous baked eyeshadows so you can achieve a flawless look whenever, wherever. The silky and blendable formula of our Baked Eyeshadow provides smooth and even application with each sweep of color. Baked in an oven, these eyeshadows offer rich pigmentation for a beautiful effect. Infused with active key ingredients Jojoba, Rose, Sunflower, Apricot and Grape to nourish and hydrate the skin. The long-lasting and shimmering color can be worn wet for a vibrant effect or dry for sheer pigmentation, offering a variety of gorgeous eye looks!

How to

Apply dry all over the eyelid with a brush for a subtle wash of color or apply wet for a vibrant effect. Choose a light color to apply all over the eyelid as a base or to highlight. Next, apply a medium shade over the eyelid or in the crease to contour. Then apply the darkest shade to define and line the eye for depth and a smoky look.   

Q&A

How much are they? $10 each.

Where can I buy them? eyeslipsface.com

How much product comes in each palette? SIZE 0.212oz/6g

How many palettes are there? Four- Seattle, California, Texas and NYC.

What type of eyeshadows are in the palettes? 10 Shimmery baked eyeshadows 

Can I apply them wet? Yes

 Are they long-wearing? Yes

Are the eyeshadows soft? Yes

 What is the rating on the baked palettes? 3.7 out of 5 stars, 180 reviews

 What are the ingredients? Mica, Talc, Bismuth Oxychloride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum (mineral oil), Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491 , CI 77492 , CI 77499), Ultramarine Violet (CI 77077), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Yellow No.5 Lake (CI 19140), Red No.40 Lake (CI 16035), Blue No.1 Lake (CI 42090).

Will I repurchase? Yes, if I ever run out.

TaylorPie's rating: 4 out of 5 stars 

Are these palettes TaylorPie approved? Yes!

$10 off your e.l.f cosmetics order

For just one day, e.l.f. Cosmetics is running a special promotion for Tax Day! TOMORROW ONLY (4/15), customers can get a $10 refund on orders of $30 or more with code REFUND. Be sure to pick up your favorite e.l.f products. Don't know what to try? Check out my approved products on the 'TaylorPiebeauty approved' page. Have fun shopping! 

E.l.f cosmetics zit zapper review for acne

 Hello, for a while I have had e.l.f's zit zapper sitting on my vanity. I thought I would write a quick post on it today. I know a lot people love the zit zapper and it's really cheap ($1). I think it's only good for people who have the occasional blemish. If your like me, with hormonal acne, it takes some serious stuff to clear breakouts. The zit zapper just didn't do the job for me. 

 

 For the most part, the Salicylic acid percentage might be the reason why. It only has 1% and with no other active ingredients. That's a really low percentage! It might not be low for some skin types but for "acne" it is. If you need some suggestions for treating your acne, leave a comment below and I will try to help you. I'm not a dermatologist but I have a lot of experience with treatments.

 Usually, if I already have a treatment like this I will wear it under my makeup. However, it makes my skin dry and causes other breakouts. Maybe it's because of the applicator. The ball is a gross idea. You have to continuously roll the same ball over all of your pimples. Not only is that unsanitary but it hurts sometimes! Do you know that feeling when you touch a big red pimple that's about to pop? Well that's what it feels like. I would much rather put a cream on. Creams are more effective and simple to use. 

---

Details: 

Zap zits away with the unique blend of Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, Witch Hazel and Camphor. This special clear roll-on formula helps to fight and prevent acne, reduce redness and swelling, minimize pore size and clear skin.

How to use:

Apply directly to blemishes nightly

Ingredients:

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Salicylic Acid 1%

OTHER INGREDIENTS: Water, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Distillate, Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil

---

Final thoughts 

 If you have small pimples here and there, this is a great product for you. Now if you have acne, like me, your skin will be better off with other treatments. I like that it's cheap but with skincare you get what you pay for.  

I also didn't notice a difference in my pores. E.l.f claims your pores will be minimized with the zapper but unfortunately that's not true. 

With products like this it works for some but does nothing for others. If you have tried it let me know what you think. Do you have the occasional flare up or acne? What are your favorite blemish treatments?

click here to visit e.l.f's website

TaylorPie's rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Will I repurchase? No.

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie.