elf Bite Size Palettes Review | Only $3.00?? April 23, 2020
Are you a fan of Cruelty-Free and Vegan makeup, but struggle to find products that won’t break the bank. Are you looking for some dope new products to add to your stash? Check out my review of the elf Bite Size Palettes!
A Little Bit About e.l.f.
- e.l.f. aims to provide everyday game-changers that are accessible to all beauty lovers. Read more about e.l.f. here.
- One of e.l.f. lives by the motto to “be extra without paying extra“
e.l.f. Bite Size Palette Claims
- The e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Size Palettes 4-pan quads come in 8 variations: Cream & Sugar, Rose Water, Berry Bad, Pumpkin Pie, Hot Jalapeño, Acai You, Truffles, and Carnival Candy
- The Bite Size Palettes promote to be ultra-creamy, easy to blend and pigmented
- Each quad contains a mix of matte & shimmer shadows
- The compact packaging and small size make the bite size palettes perfect for travel
e.l.f. Cream & Sugar and Pumpkin Spice Bite Size Palettes & 16-Hour Camo Concealer
Packaging & Price
The e.l.f. Bite Size Palettes come in simple, plastic packaging with a white back and clear front. The packaging reminds me of the Mini Natasha Denona 5-Pan Palettes. My only complaint is that the shades in each quad are not individually named.
The Bite Size Palettes retail for $3.00 online and at most retailers. However, in the United States some retailers (CVS) sell these quads for $4.00.
e.l.f. Bite Size Palette Ingredients
The top two ingredients in the e.l.f. Bite Size Palettes are Mica and Talc. However, I did not notice any inherently irritating ingredients included on this list.
e.l.f. Bite Size Palettes in Truffles and Rose Water & Hydrating Camo Concealer
Is e.l.f. Cruelty-Free & Vegan?
e.l.f. Cosmetics is 100% Cruelty-Free. The brand and its suppliers do not test on animals. For more affordable, Cruelty-Free brands check out this roundup.
Additionally, e.l.f. Cosmetics is 100% Vegan, which means that the brand does not include any animal byproducts in its products.
Cream & Sugar Swatches
These e.l.f. Cream & Sugar Bite Size Palette swatches were done using my finger on a bare arm without primer.
e.l.f. Bite Size Palette in Cream & Sugar Swatches
Pumpkin Spice Swatches
These e.l.f. Pumpkin Spice Bite Size Palette swatches were done using my finger on a bare arm without primer.
e.l.f. Bite Size Palette in Pumpkin Spice Swatches
Rose Water Swatches
These e.l.f. Rose Water Bite Size Palette swatches were done using my finger on a bare arm without primer.
e.l.f. Bite Size Palette in Rose Water Swatches
Of the four Bite Size Palettes in my collection, Rose Water was the most difficult to swatch. The fourth shade was harder to build up consistency.
Truffles Swatches
These e.l.f. Truffles Bite Size Palette swatches were done using my finger on a bare arm without primer.
e.l.f. Bite Size Palette in Truffles Swatches
Application & Wear-Time
- Matte Shades: The matte shades in the Bite Size Palettes are best applied with a fluffy blending brush or dense packing brush
- Metallic Shades: The metallic shades in the Bite Size Palettes are best applied with a finger or a wet, flat brush
- Wear-Time: When worn over an eyeshadow primer, the e.l.f. Bite Size Palettes last 12 hours without fading, creasing, or smudging.
Demo of the e.l.f. Bite Size Palettes in Pumpkin Spice and Cream & Sugar
Where are the elf Bite Size Palettes sold?
- Globally: elf website
- US: Ulta & most major drugstores and big-box retailers (CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart)
Final Thoughts on the elf Bite Size Palettes
Honestly, the e.l.f. Bite Size Palettes are a total STEAL at the drug store. These are incredibly affordable eyeshadow quads that contain an impressive eyeshadow formula. In fact, the performance blew me away.
Also, I enjoy the hyper-curated color stories. In addition to working as standalone palettes, the quads work well when paired together. However, when used in conjunction with one another a wider range of possible looks emerges.
Overall, elf remains one of the most affordable Cruelty-Free and Vegan brands sold at the drugstore. As such, I love supporting a brand that makes Vegan and Cruelty-Free products accessible to a broad range of consumers.
Finally, the small size, pigmentation, and ease of use of these quads make them unmatched standouts at the drugstore. 10/10 recommend picking up one of the e.l.f. Bite Size Palettes if you can find them in stores!
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What did you think about my review of the elf. Bite Size Palettes? Have you tried the elf Bite Size Palettes or are you interested in these? Please let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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molly rose says
April 23, 2020 at 6:30 amOmg I remember seeing these when you posted them on your instagram and I was so shocked when I realised they were from elf! Even though the packaging is so simple when I initially saw it it looked so expensive and fancy to me, maybe because they reminded me of Natasha Denona as you said. I also can’t believe these are only $3, that is crazy! I only wish elf was easier to buy in Australia because I need to get my hands on one of these!! xx
The Newbury Girl says
April 26, 2020 at 8:40 pmThese really do look like Natasha Denona 5-pan dupes, so I need to sit down one day and do some swatch comparisons!
jennifertarheelreader says
April 23, 2020 at 10:10 amWow, love that these are vegan and cruelty free, LP. Great price point too. I love how you blended them! You are so pretty with the most gorgeous eyes!
The Newbury Girl says
April 26, 2020 at 8:42 pmaww thank you so much, Jennifer! I’m really glad that e.l.f. is so affordable, but still remains Cruelty-Free an Vegan. It is very approachable for consumers who follow a Vegan lifestyle!
Lynh says
April 23, 2020 at 11:39 amPumpkin and spice looks great on you, all the shades you picked are very good neutrals for different skin tones. I’m impressed at the color payoffs for a $3 palette. Was it just one swipe on your arm swatches?
The Newbury Girl says
April 26, 2020 at 8:44 pmnoooo – these were built up swatches with two swipes of color!! For $3.00, the quality of these shadows is really incredible. I kind of want to try more from the line now lol… not that I need anymore eyeshadow hahaha
Lynh says
April 27, 2020 at 12:09 amThat’s still super amazing with only 2 swipes
Des | itsbetterinheels says
April 23, 2020 at 2:20 pm3 bucks?! I mean how could you not pick that up! I need to look these up! I am all about neutral colors and I actually really like how simple the packaging is. Thanks for sharing your thoughts doll, gorgeous flatlays as always!!
Des | https://www.itsbetterinheels.com
The Newbury Girl says
April 26, 2020 at 8:44 pmSeriously – these are little quads are pretty much unbeatable in terms of the quality for the price point! And thank you, girl!!
Mimi says
April 23, 2020 at 3:18 pmI’m a bit of a snob when it comes to eyeshadow, I never like drugstore one, ever since I started doing my make up 13 years ago I’ve never used cheap eyeshadows but the Rose Water one looks amazing, I might have to get that one
The Newbury Girl says
April 26, 2020 at 8:48 pmI used to feel similarly about drugstore shadows, but I think a lot of brands have really improved their formula. In the US, e.l.f., Milani, and LA girl are known to make pretty consistent and good shadow formulas. The newer Maybelline palettes have been better in quality, too. Also, I’ve always enjoyed the single shadows from L’Oreal lol.
LOL Rose Water was the quad that I actually had the most trouble with of the four, but def still buildable and still great at the $3.00 price point!
peculiarbelgian says
April 24, 2020 at 11:33 amI’ve heard so many good things about these bite sized palettes from elf! The swatches are insane and I love the colour stories. Rose Water is my favourite! I’m really excited for these to come to our drugstores. Love this post! x
The Newbury Girl says
April 26, 2020 at 8:49 pmThese swatches were built up with 2 swipes, BUT I still stand by the quality. At the price point these palettes really are incredible!!
makeupmuddle says
April 24, 2020 at 2:43 pmI so want to try these palettes, they’re so pretty but so affordable too! They’re out of stock permanently right now here in the UK xo
Makeup Muddle
The Newbury Girl says
April 26, 2020 at 8:51 pmI had to hunt these down lol – there were so few available at the drugstores in the US. I’m glad I was able to snag these before most stores closed!
Nancy says
April 25, 2020 at 3:19 pmI’ve heard so many great things about e.l.f.! I love that they are super affordable and gets the job done. The bite size palette is cute!! It really goes with the name of being portable, and straight to the point. It is great that they are cruelty-free and vegan!! I love the shimmerness of their products!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
The Newbury Girl says
April 26, 2020 at 8:52 pmThese are such wonderful little quads and I’m so glad that these are really accessible, Cruelty-Free, and Vegan palettes!
PoojaG says
April 27, 2020 at 4:18 pmLove these palettes!!
The Newbury Girl says
April 27, 2020 at 8:21 pmMe too – so great!!!
PoojaG says
April 28, 2020 at 12:29 amAnd such a steal for that prize!
Castles and Hurricanes says
April 28, 2020 at 1:59 amI love elf. These palettes look so pretty (especially the Pumpkin Spice one) and $3 sounds like such a steal!
The Newbury Girl says
April 29, 2020 at 10:54 pmI really love how elf makes vegan & cf products accessible to anyone.
Gabby says
May 3, 2020 at 2:49 pmI absolutely loooooove ELF cosmetics – their products are affordable, cruelty-free, vegan, and worth their price. $3 is definitely a steal for such a pretty palette. I love this look on you.
Btw, your photos are so stunning. They get better and better every time.
Much love always,
GABBY | http://www.gabbyabigaill.com
The Newbury Girl says
May 5, 2020 at 6:36 pmAhh thank you!!! I was truly wowed by these little quads – unbeatable quality at that price point!
Hunida says
July 3, 2020 at 4:54 pm$3?! Dang, that’s so cheap! They totally reminded me of the mini Natasha Denona palettes, too. Can’t believe how nice those swatches look plus they’re both vegan & CF? Whaaat? How did not know this about elf?
Love the look you created. You are gorgeous, LP! ♡