The brand was started in 2004 by Joey and Alan Shamah, a father-son duo (perRefinery29).

Upset at the price markup, he set out to address the need for more affordable high-quality makeup products.

Theprimerhas a similar gripping formula that will lock your makeup in place.

e.l.f Cosmetics products on display

The end result is a blurred, filter look that is neither dry nor cakey.

The powder is a setting and finishing powder in one.

While it’s only $3, the shadows perform on par with higher-end eyeshadow formulas.

e.l.f cosmetics makeup artist applying gold eyeshadow on girl

The shimmer eyeshadows pack a pigmented punch, and the mattes blend out easily.

Her favorite is Tough Cookie, a nude shade with a bakery-inspired scent.

Mint Melt Lip Gloss as a lip plumper that smells delicious (viaYouTube).