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I TRIED E.L.F.'S NEW $8 FOUNDATION—HERE ARE MY HONEST THOUGHTS



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By Shawna Hudson
published 3 June 2024

I've said it before, but I'll say it again: Drugstore beauty is an absolute gold
mine. While I do have a few high-end beauty products that I completely swear by,
it's so nice to know that there are hero drugstore brands like E.l.f. out there
that provide everything you'd need—from $3 brow pencils to $6 foundation. I know
you might think you're imagining the above prices, but not today, my friend!
E.l.f products are actually that affordable and also so good.



If you're a fan of E.l.f.'s amazing lineup, then you know today is a big day.
The brand just launched its first foundation in seven years, the Soft Glam Satin
Foundation, coming in at just $8. I was excited to give this one a go since it's
already getting quite a bit of buzz on BeautyTok. If you're curious about my
thoughts on the new formula, keep scrolling. I'm sharing them all below.

E.l.f. Cosmetics
Soft Glam Satin Foundation
$8
SHOP NOW







(Image credit: @shawnasimonee)

First, I'll tell you a little bit more about my skin. I have extremely
sensitive, acne-prone skin, so I have to be careful about what I use on it. Once
I find a foundation that provides enough coverage, is a great color match, and
doesn't break me out, it takes a lot for me to stray and try a new formula. If
you deal with similar skin issues, I can tell you that this one is
noncomedogenic and nonirritating, so that's a huge plus.



The formula isn't too matte and isn't too dewy. It's right in between—a creamy
consistency that applies and spreads easily and doesn't leave any dry patches. I
will say, however, that if you also struggle with dark spots and active acne,
then opinions on this one might be mixed. Like I mentioned above, I really liked
that this formula applied easily, but I felt like I had to use more product than
I normally would to conceal my dark spots and blemishes. You can see what I mean
in the photo above. It is labeled as a medium-coverage foundation that's
buildable, so that will work great for folks who like lighter coverage. If
you're like me and have dark spots and active acne you'd like to conceal, you
may find that you have to build it up quite a bit before achieving the level of
coverage that you want.

Honestly, I don't always love using a lot of product, so I really like a formula
that has more coverage and will conceal things in a swipe or two. Don't get me
wrong—this formula definitely offers decent coverage, but keep that in mind if
you like a lazy-girl routine that will take 10 minutes or less.



Another thing I love about this formula is that it isn't too drying. I find that
some foundations can make my skin extremely dehydrated after four or more hours
of wear, but this one held up pretty well. You also can't beat the $8 price tag.

Overall, this is a really nice formula, and if you're on a budget, it will
really do the trick. If you do have acne and dark spots you want to cover,
you'll definitely have to use a bit more product. At just $8 though, this is
definitely one of my top drugstore foundations.

I've included a few more of my favorite items I used for this review below.



(Image credit: @shawnasimonee)

Milk Makeup
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer With Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
$38
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This primer is a favorite of mine because it's noncomedogenic and great for
sensitive skin, and it creates a flawless base for makeup.



Patrick Ta
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
$38
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Need I say more? This viral blush duo is so gorgeous. The shade She's the Moment
provides such a pretty peachy wash of color on the skin.



Lawless
Shape Up Soft Fill Eyebrow Pencil
$21
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This brow pencil is everything. It's soft pointed and looks so natural. I use
the shade Teddy, which is a bit lighter than my natural brow color, and it
blends in perfectly.



Chanel
Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream
$60
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I love this bronzing cream from Chanel because it gives you a natural-looking
sun-kissed glow without looking too harsh.



Thrive Causemetics
Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara
$26
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I reach for this mascara the most because it's a great tubing formula that never
smudges, flakes, or runs—even after eight-plus hours of wear.




MORE E.L.F. PRODUCTS I LOVE

E.l.f. Cosmetics
Poreless Putty Primer
$10
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E.l.f. Cosmetics
Halo Glow Liquid Filter
$14
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E.l.f. Cosmetics
Ultimate Makeup Brush Set & Travel Roll
$58
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E.l.f. Cosmetics
Wow Brow Gel
$5
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Associate Beauty Editor

Shawna Hudson has worked in editorial for over six years, with experience
covering entertainment, fashion, culture, celebrities, and her favorite topic of
all, beauty. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a
degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The
Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, Mane Addicts, and more. She is currently an
associate beauty editor at Who What Wear and hopes to continue feeding her
(completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date
on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.


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