Is the e.l.f. Essentials Makeup Kit worth it?

It is a reasonable buy if you want several basics plus the full-size Power Grip Primer in one purchase. Compare the kit price with the primer's price alone before deciding.

Five items covering face, eyes and lips, including a 0.5 oz full-size Power Grip Primer and mini or standard sizes of the other pieces, packed in a bag.

Can I choose the shades?

No. The kit ships in assorted multicolor shades, so you get what is in the set rather than picking your own.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

It is labeled for all skin types and is unscented except for the Lip Lacquer, which lists fragrance. Patch test the lip product if you react to fragrance.

Yes. It is packaged as a set in a bag and marketed for holiday gifting, which makes it an easy low-risk gift for someone new to makeup.

No. None of the pieces include sunscreen, so add a separate SPF if you are out in the sun.

Where can I buy the e.l.f. Cosmetics Essentials Makeup Kit?

2 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Poshmark.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Essentials Makeup Kit

Last price we saw

$16.56at eBay, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the e.l.f. Cosmetics Essentials Makeup Kit

A five-piece starter set from e.l.f. that covers face, eyes and lips: a full-size Power Grip Primer, plus mini or standard sizes of complexion, eye and lip products in one bag. The kit is vegan and cruelty-free and free of parabens, phthalates and several other flagged ingredients. It suits someone building a first routine or restocking basics rather than a full-coverage glam kit. Check the current price against the cost of buying the primer alone, since the primer is the anchor item.

Best forMakeup beginners building a first routineGifting, especially holiday setsTravelers who want a compact multi-product bag