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Thursday, 9 September 2010

ELF Smoky Brown

This is nice enough. 3 coats. Applied the same night I was rushing to see the GP and subject therefore to rather sloppy application.


I have a big gripe with ELF. It's really my own fault though.

Head. Brain. Idea. Ting! £1.50 per polish. Got to get me some.


Too good to be true? But of course. Made in China. Hence cheapo. China has a hideous record of abuse of human rights and I take great pains not to buy Chinese-made goods. On this occasion my greed for cheap polish overcame my normal prudence. When I buy online I usually:
a buy second-hand/used so I'm not stimulating demand for new items
b email the company and ask them where they make stuff
I failed to check and consequently I ended up with unethical stuff. Not happy with myself or ELF.

Today's ad. From 1966.



Who was Hazel Bishop? What about these drug stores? Do they still exist? I notice the nail polish is the cheapest item.  And look at those fake lashes. 100% human hair. Freaky? I think so. 

Random question. How autumnal are you feeling today?

Jen
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5 comments:

  1. Jess9 September 2010 at 10:35

    What a great colour for £1.50. There are many different brands that are doing a smiliar colour. But i love it nonetheless.

    And as it is quite sunny here I'm feeling more summery than autumnal. I may take advantage of the sun while I can!

    xo

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  2. jaljen9 September 2010 at 12:04

    It's sunny during the day and chilly at night and getting dark early. I love this time of year.

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  3. Helen9 September 2010 at 13:08

    No wonder it's only £1.50. Would this put you off buying again?

    I am feeling autumnal. I am not a warm weather person, so am more than happy to crack out the vampy polishes, jumpers and boots. Love this time of year, especially when the leaves start turning.

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  4. Vix9 September 2010 at 14:02

    It is a lovely colour. I've read lots of rave reviews about ELF but made in China tends to put me off, too.
    I found some vintage Boot 17 lashes a while ago that boasted 100% human hair. The Quick Touch Makeup looks rather fetchingly packaged. An ad from 1966, my year of birth, gotta be good. xxx

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  5. AggiePigeon9 September 2010 at 17:59

    Boo ELF, but then again, I live in the states where everything is made in China ... =/ Hmmm. I work with a lot of Chinese folk in the lab here so I like to think that I am helping their families out? I dunno, I do not buy cosmetics or food from China, generally, or childrens' toys, too worried about the lead issues.
    Awesome ad though, I don't know if I would wear $0.71 liquid foundation either, ew!

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