I've been seeing their products a lot lately throughout the beauty community. So around valentine's day they were having a 50% off sale and decided to make an order. I was hoping that I would find the neon shades that swatches had been popping up all over Facebook, but they weren't released yet(as of now they still aren't released and no idea if they will ever... I hope they do..). So i picked out 10 shade samples and a primer sample. Most indy companies send out their samples in the little baggies, but they send theirs all out in jars (BFTE doe the same). I prefer the jars out of the baggies. I find them easier to find the color im looking for verses the baggies. With the baggies, i seem to look at all of them before i find the color i am looking for. So that's a total plus in my book.
There was a bunch of confetti stars inside the bags and envelope.
The eye shadow samples I bought were $1.00 to $2.00 each and according to sticker on the jar they are .5 grams.
Product: Eye Shadow Primer
Website Description: This emollient rich eye shadow primer is designed to not only prep your eyes for eye shadow application but to moisturize as it does so. Neutralizes eyelid color.
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Carnauba Wax, Organic Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Grapeseed Oil, Micas
Price: $5.00 (on special right now for $2.00)
Size: 5g
Product inside Jar, Indoor Lighting Swatch (Over Primer), and Outdoor Lighting Swatch (Over Primer)
Product: White Lightning
Website Description: Pure White Color. Semi opaque.
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, oxides
Product Name: Yellow Brick Road
Website Description: Semi opaque golden yellow - with soft gold shimmer
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, micas, oxides, yellow #5
Product Name: Avocado
Website Description: Semi opaque green shadow with slight shimmer and soft iridescent glitter.
(It's more green then it looks in the picture above. Reminds me of the green yellow crayola crayon.)
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, serecite mica, micas,oxides,chromium, tin oxide
Product: Neptune Star
Website Description: Green-Blue shimmer color.
(It's more on the green side then green blue. Shamrock Green with green sparkles.)
INGREDIENTS: serecite mica, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, chromium oxide, mica
Product: Teal Sparkle
Website Description: Semi opaque teal with silver interference.
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, serecite mica, micas,oxides, chromium, ultramarines
Product: Mulan
Website Description: Semi sheer bright deep pink with fine sparkles throughout.
(Crayola Carnation Pink with yellow, pink, and green sparkles)
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, serecite mica, carmine, ultramarines,yellow #5, tin oxide
Product: Candy Apple Red
Website Description: Semi opaque vibrant red - with soft red shimmer
(Makes me think of the Ruby Red Slippers from Wizard of Oz)
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, micas, oxides, Red #40
Product: Orchid Shimmer
Website Description: This is matte purple color with pink undertones. Semi opaque.
(the purple shade of orchids with pink sparkles)
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, serecite mica, mica
Product: Olive Pink
Website Description: Semi opaque shimmery golden olive with soft pink shimmer / undertone.(Browntoned Olive with pink and yellow sparkles)
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, micas, oxides
Product: Black Sapphire
Website Description: Semi opaque shimmery blue black.
(Blue Toned Black with Blue sparkles)
INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, serecite mica, mica, oxides
I thought these were very pigmented and since I was given a coupon for 65% off, I think i'm going to purchase some more. I've yet to play with these just yet though. I have some ideas for them though. I've only had them about a week so far. :) I noticed some of these can stain like Black Sapphire and Neptune Star. I also think Orchid could be a little more pigmented. I think it might be because its a matte esque shade and thats why it was harder to swatch then the others. You can make a purchase at their etsy shop Star Crushed Minerals. They are still having their spring sale, so check them out. :)
I got my latest Glam Bag yesterday. (Yay!!!) I was excited to recieve this bag since I had seen we were getting a full size Zoya polish. I love their polishes!!
The Infamous Pink Envelope. :)
Love the Missoni Esque Print and the Bright Colors. Makes me think of Summer, which is right around the corner. I kind of dread summer since its triple digits in sunny phoenix arizona.
Post card showing the theme and brands of the products you might recieve in this month's bag.
I got a bonus Urban Decay Shadow in my bag. :D
Product: NuMe Finishing Serum (Or Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment)
Description: Light as a feather, NuMe’s Finishing Serum jives with your unique hair type to produce that polished shine and healthy glow that your hair craves.
This light, greaseless, and humidity resistant formula delivers a straight-up glossy finish. NuMe Finishing Serum protects your hair from environmental and physical stress, treating split ends and sealing hair with added, brilliant shine. Our advanced formula is made with lightweight silicones, vitamins, and an antioxidant designed to tame fly-aways and frizz. Say no to static styles and frizzy ‘fros! Hello smooth and shiny styles!
Size: .33 oz/10 ml (Full Size 2 oz/59 ml)
Value: $4.92 (Full Size $29.00
Where to Buy: NuMe
Product: St. Tropez One Night Only Instant Glow Body Lotion (Or Pacifica Bronzing Body Butter)
Description: St. Tropez's lightweight cream is the perfect party accessory! It gives you an instant beautiful golden glow that’s as easy to put on as it is to take off. Who is it for?: Anyone who wants a quick boost of color when you’re running out of time, heading to a party or want a bronzed glow for an event. For a quick, non-committal, instant tan that simply washes off with soap and water. Why is it different?: Free from tanning agents, One Night Only is transfer-resistant so you can tan and go – and look gorgeous!
Size: 1.69 oz/50 ml (Full Size 5 oz)
Value: $6.08 (Full Size $18.00)
Where to Buy: Sephora
Product: Zoya Spring 2013 Lovely Collection Polish in Blue (Or Julie, GeiGei, Piaf, Jacqueline, or Neely)
Description: Zoya Nail Polish and Treatments puts beauty, fashion and style into every bottle with innovative custom color creations and fashion trend adaptation resulting in a truly luxury cosmetic experience. Created with the finest quality pigments and finishes, each bottle of Zoya is as special and unique as the woman who created it and whose name graces every bottle – Zoya herself! The award-winning, ultra long-wearing Zoya formula is also vegan friendly and Big5Free*.
Size: Full Size
Value: $8.00
Where to Buy: Zoya
Quick 1 coat swatch. This was very opaque but on the thicker side. I had to roll the bottle in my hands to warm it up. This made it a little thinner and easier to use.
Product: Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss in Pink (Champagne, Fig, or Guava)
Description: This exclusive, pre-launch of the Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss will give your lips brilliant shine while keeping them healthy and nourished. A combination of antioxidant-rich acai and goji berries, natural minerals and sweet agave nectar that will give your lips radiant color! Made with certified organic ingredients.
Size: Full Size
Value: $9.00
Where to Buy: Juice Beauty
Product: Yaby Concealer Refill in Buff (Vanilla - color i need, Honey, or Pecan)
Description: yaby concealers have a creamy texture and are extremely easy to apply. They are highly pigmented to correct any imperfection on the face and body, are creamy and gentle for around the eyes and are tear proof! Vegan friendly and contains no animal byproducts.
Size: Ful Refill Size
Value: $5.06
Where to Buy: Camera Ready Cosmetics
Product: Urban Decay Moondust Shadow in Stargazer
Description: You’ve never seen a sparkly shadow this sophisticated. Moondust is dazzlingly sparkly but with a super refined, incredibly sophisticated feel (and not a single speck of chunky glitter). Microfine bits of iridescent sparkle collide with intense, dreamy hues and lush, 3-D metallics—for an effect that’s out of this world.
New technology gives Moondust an amazing effect not found in traditional pressed-powder shadows. It feels like a cream but goes on like a powder to create a smooth, brilliantly reflective look. The result? Sexy, twinkling sparkle with a ton of depth and movement. (And a LOT of questions about what you’re wearing!)
Size: Full Size
Value: $20
Where to Buy: Urban Decay
Quick Swatch over Elf Primer, NYX Milk, and UD Zero
Total Value of Bag: $53.06
Cost of Bag: $10.00
Where to Buy: Ipsy
Thoughts on Bag: I loved this month's bag. Love my nail polish, wearing it now. Love the lip gloss and cant wait to use my Moondust shadow. I would have preferred the lightest color of the concealers, but thats ok.
*Leonardo: My Beauty Addiction Champ
*Leonardo: My Beauty Addiction Champ
