No acknowledgement from Elf
Dear e.l.f. Customer Service Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I have been using e.l.f. products for over a year now and have always had a positive experience. As a brand, you pride yourselves on being hypoallergenic and using ingredients that are safe for all skin types. This commitment inspired me to try your range with confidence, and up until recently, I had never encountered any issues.
However, I recently had a concerning experience with your e.l.f. Tinted Lip Gloss, which I have attached to this email for reference. At first, I wasn’t sure if it was the lip gloss causing the reaction, as I hadn’t experienced any adverse effects with other e.l.f. products. Unfortunately, my reaction was severe, requiring me to seek medical attention from my GP, who prescribed medication to address the allergy and swelling. I have attached a photo of my reaction for your understanding.
To be honest, the reaction was extremely distressing. The swelling and skin irritation were so severe that I had to stop using all skincare products to prevent further irritation, as the inflammation and weeping of the skin worsened with product use.
I sent you this email on October 12 but have yet to receive any acknowledgment from your team. Unfortunately, the problem still persists, and as a result, I will now be seeing a dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment.
This experience prompted me to do some research, which is still ongoing, and I discovered that some ingredients in your lip range may trigger reactions in individuals with extremely sensitive skin. As someone with atopic eczema and highly sensitive skin, I was disappointed to learn that a brand known for using safe ingredients could include components that pose risks to those with skin conditions like mine.
I believe it would be beneficial for e.l.f. to consider adding labels that distinguish products suitable for normal to super-sensitive skin. Including a specific warning for those prone to eczema could help ensure a safer experience for all customers.
I am unsure if you have come across discussions on social media, such as TikTok, where other customers have shared similar experiences with e.l.f. products. If certain ingredients in your products are causing reactions, it could potentially lead to larger issues for the brand. I wanted to share my experience with the hope that you might take this feedback into consideration and review the ingredients in your product range.
I want to emphasize that I have no intention of pursuing this matter further, as I have been able to manage the reaction so far with the help of my GP. I genuinely appreciate the quality of e.l.f. products overall, and my intention is to bring this matter to your attention in the hopes of seeing improvements for those with extra-sensitive skin.
Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback. I truly hope that e.l.f. can take steps to make its range even safer for everyone.
Kind regards,
Blossom Dein Lawson
October 12, 2024
Unprompted review