Sample Saturday: Episode 8!

Hey everyone! Welcome back for another episode of Sample Saturday!

(lol Totally unprepared for this photo but IT'LL DO)

 Here I'll be linking off where you can find the brands/websites of the samples I tried this week after you watch the tutorial! I will only be linking the indie-ish brands, or the ones I used a sample of, my regular products, or brands like Urban Decay and Wet N Wild will not be link, because, well you can find them anywhere! And the focus is supposed to be on trying the NEW stuff! ;D Enjoy!

What I'm Wearing;

• -Concrete Minerals Electric Eye Primer
• -Lunatick Cosmetic Labs Primetime Base
• -Glamour Doll Eyes Eyeshadow in Jailbreak
• -Geek Chic Cosmetics Eyeshadow in High-Functioning Sociopath
• -Concrete Minerals Eyeshadow in Bruise
• -MT Coffinz Eyeshadow in Man of Steel
• -MT Coffinz Eyeshadow in Formerly Known As
• -Benefit They're Real! Push Up Liner
• -Urban Decay Glide On Eye Pencil in Psychedelic Sister
• -MUFE Smoky Extravagant Mascara
• -Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
• -Meow Cosmetics Blush in Bewitched
• -Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm
• -Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation in 0.5
• -MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Lightscapade
• -Brazen Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Starlet

Link Love!:

Concrete Minerals:
http://www.concreteminerals.com/

[[Save 20% at Concrete Minerals with the code TORI20 *NOT an affiliated link, just a perk for reading the blog of their eye model ;D*]]

Geek Chic Cosmetics:
http://www.geekchiccosmetics.com/

Glamour Doll Eyes:
http://www.glamourdolleyes.com/

Brazen Cosmetics:
http://shop.brazencosmetics.com/

MT Coffinz:
http://www.mtcoffinz.com/Shop/

Lunatick Cosmetic Labs:
http://www.lunaticklabs.com/

Indie Spotlight: Geek Chic Cosmetics

So, I know it's Saturday, and you're probably all like 'Where's the Sample Saturday post?!' Well, shit, I'm thinking the same thing. Unfortunately I've fallen victim YET AGAIN to an allergic reaction to a product, this time, a latex free (I know, like, seriously?) eyelash glue, and am not able to wear contacts, eye makeup, or film for a few days while they heal. BOO! 

ANYWAYS! I wanted to still do a focus on an indie brand, and this is one you've seen a few times if you've been watching and reading my Sample Saturday episodes! This post is gonna be all about Geek Chic Cosmetics!

http://www.geekchiccosmetics.com/

Geek Chic is an indie cosmetics line, that focuses on creating cosmetics around all sorts of geekery. If you are into certain fandoms, you will INSTANTLY recognize names and collections from some of your favorite video games, anime, tv series, and movies! Their products are 100% vegan AND cruelty free.

I had ordered 9 sample eyeshadows, just to try. They also sell lip products, a few face products, nail polish (seems like they're getting ready to relaunch those soon), and solid perfume. They looked incredible on the website, and damn, do they look just as incredible in person! Sometimes there are just eyeshadows that BEG to have their macro, close-up shots taken! I just chosen a few samples of shades that REALLY stood out to me, (or with names that I just couldn't possible pass up!)

Collections: The Game is On, This Isn't a Democracy, and Go Boldly

High-Functioning Sociopath

Clementine Will Remember

Blood Wine

Swatched dry with no base or primer!

Collection: Fellowship

One Ring

Samwise The Brave

Swatched dry with no primer or base!

Collection: Timey Wimey

We Are Coming

Bad Wolf

Swatched dry with no primer or base!

Collection: Witchcraft and Wizardry

Golden Trio

Mischief Managed

Swatched dry with no primer or base!

Some of these shades are just brilliant, unlike any that I currently have in my collection! Samples can be ordered of most colors for $1.25. While that's a pretty cheap price, I will say that some of my samples seemed to be a little lighter than others. Full sizes are only $5.99, which is a great price, but you only get 1 gram of product inside. I still personally chose to purchase samples, because I rarely go through a full sized eyeshadow, and if I end up using up a sample, THEN I'll purchase a full size for sure! 

I have since order more samples (and admittedly, a couple full size) shadows from Geek Chic! I have been loving them, especially the ones with the stunning microglitters in them, I can't get enough! I hope to try MANY more colors from this brand, and hell, I'd even be down to try their lip products, blushes, and solid perfumes too! 

I'd definitely recommend checking out Geek Chic if you're into any nerdy fandom, OR if you just like really, really pretty colors! 

Which the fandoms immortalized in makeup from Geek Chic calls the most to you? Also, what other brands have you seen me use in Sample Saturday (or any!) tutorials that you'd like to see an Indie Spotlight post on? 

[This product was purchased by me with my own money and I'm not in any way endorsed or affiliated with Geek Chic Cosmetics.]

Sample Saturday: Episode 7!

Hey everyone! Welcome back for another episode of Sample Saturday!

 Here I'll be linking off where you can find the brands/websites of the samples I tried this week after you watch the tutorial! I will only be linking the indie-ish brands, or the ones I used a sample of, my regular products, or brands like Urban Decay and Wet N Wild will not be link, because, well you can find them anywhere! And the focus is supposed to be on trying the NEW stuff! ;D Enjoy!

What I'm Wearing;

• -Medusa's Makeup Stick It! Primer
• -Mae Minerals Eyeshadow in Chardonnay
• -Geek Chic Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Blood Wine
• -Glamour Doll Eyes Eyeshadow in Dirty 30
• -MAC Reflects Antique Gold Glitter
• -MAC Pigment in Vanilla
• -Victoria's Secret Supermodel Approved Eyeliner Pen
• -Urban Decay Glide On Eye Pencil in Mushroom
• -Rimmel Scandaleyez Pencil in Nude
• -YSL Babydoll Mascara
• -Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
• -Too Faced Sweetheart Blush in Candy Glow
• -Meow Cosmetics Flawless Feline Foundation in Sleek Siamese
• -Benefit Watts Up Highlighter
• -MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Lightscapade
• -OCC Lip Tar in Strumpet

Link Love!:

Geek Chic Cosmetics:
http://www.geekchiccosmetics.com/

Glamour Doll Eyes:
http://www.glamourdolleyes.com/

Medusa's Makeup:
http://www.medusasmakeup.com/

Sample Saturday: Episode 6!!

Hey everyone! Welcome back for another episode of Sample Saturday!

 Here I'll be linking off where you can find the brands/websites of the samples I tried this week after you watch the tutorial! I will only be linking the indie-ish brands, or the ones I used a sample of, my regular products, or brands like Urban Decay and Wet N Wild will not be link, because, well you can find them anywhere! And the focus is supposed to be on trying the NEW stuff! ;D Enjoy!

What I'm Wearing;

• -Milani Eyeshadow Primer
• -Pierre Rene Eyeshadow in Jeans
• -Glamour Doll Eyes Eyeshadow in Veteran
• -Lunatick Cosmetic Labs Eyeshadow in Pumpkin Queen
• -Lunatick Cosmetic Labs Eyeshadow in Sacrifice
• -Beauty From The Earth Eyeshadow in Blue Bird
• -Sugarpill Elektrocute Pigment in Supercharged
• -Medusa's Makeup 'The Fix' Glitter Adhesive 
• -Wet N Wild Eyeshadow in Brulee
• -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in LSD
• -Rimmel Kohl Pencil in White
• -Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara
• -Eldora Lashes #H123
• -Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
• -Meow Cosmetics Flawless Feline Foundation in Sleek Siamese
• -NARS Blush in Deep Throat
• -MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Lightscapade
• -N.S.M Reborn Sorbet Melting Tint

Link Love!:

Glamour Doll Eyes:
http://www.glamourdolleyes.com/

Lunatick Cosmetic Labs:
http://www.lunaticklabs.com/

Beauty From The Earth:
http://www.bftecosmetics.com/

Sugarpill Cosmetics:
http://www.sugarpillshop.com/

Medusa's Makeup:
http://www.medusasmakeup.com/

Eldora False Lashes:
http://www.eldorashop.co.uk/

Sample Saturday: Episode 5!

Hey everyone! Welcome back for another episode of Sample Saturday!

 Here I'll be linking off where you can find the brands/websites of the samples I tried this week after you watch the tutorial! I will only be linking the indie-ish brands, or the ones I used a sample of, my regular products, or brands like Urban Decay and Wet N Wild will not be link, because, well you can find them anywhere! And the focus is supposed to be on trying the NEW stuff! ;D Enjoy!

What I'm Wearing;

• -Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
• -Glamour Doll Eyes Eyeshadow in Undead
• -Glamour Doll Eyes Eyeshadow in Victorian
• -Geek Chic Cosmetics Eyeshadow in One Ring
• -Mae Minerals Eyeshadow in Chardonnay 
• -Wet N Wild Eyeshadow in Brulee
• -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Black Velvet
• -Tarte Smoldeyez Pencil in Fig
• -It cosmetics Hello Lashes Mascara
• -Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
• -Meow Cosmetics Flawless Feline Foundation in Sleek Siamese
• -MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Lightscapade
• -VS Lip Gloss in Prismatic Gold

Link Love!:

Glamour Doll Eyes:
http://www.glamourdolleyes.com/

Geek Chic Cosmetics:
http://www.geekchiccosmetics.com/

Sample Saturday: Episode 4!

Hey everyone! Welcome back for another episode of Sample Saturday!

 Here I'll be linking off where you can find the brands/websites of the samples I tried this week after you watch the tutorial! I will only be linking the indie-ish brands, or the ones I used a sample of, my regular products, or brands like Urban Decay and Wet N Wild will not be link, because, well you can find them anywhere! And the focus is supposed to be on trying the NEW stuff! ;D Enjoy!

What I'm Wearing;

• -Urban Decay Primer Potion
• -NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
• -MAC Pigment in Magenta Madness
• -Brazen Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Daring
• -My Pretty Zombie Eyeshadow in Mad Cow
• -Sugarpill Loose Eyeshadow in Poison Plum
• -Wet N Wild Eyeshadow in Brulee
• -Physicians Formula 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner in Extreme Black
• -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Psychedelic Sister
• -Illamasqua Precision Ink in Scribe
• -Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara
• -Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
• -Meow Cosmetics Flawless Feline Foundation in Sleek Siamese
• -MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Lightscapade
• -NYX Lip Liner in Nude Pink
• -Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Naked

Link Love!:

Sugarpill:
http://www.sugarpillshop.com/

Brazen Cosmetics:
http://shop.brazencosmetics.com/

My Pretty Zombie:
http://www.myprettyzombie.com/

Lunatick Cosmetics Labs Palettes Swatchfest!

Hey guys!

Today I've got a pretty epic swatchfest for you, featuring four of the brand new palettes from Lunatick Cosmetic Labs! 

Recently, Lunatick had re-packaged their palettes. Instead of the 6-pan palettes, they've changed to 5-pan palettes, with EPIC packaging and larger shadows. These palettes now feature an amazing coffin design, including classic horror icons, and even a BAT SHAPED MIRROR! I picked up 4 out of the 6 palettes, only because I already have the Zombie Defense Palette in the old packaging, and Relic was a little too neutral for my liking, but I may have to still grab it at a later date! ;D

Now, go ahead and grab a snack, and maybe something to drink, and get ready for a photo and swatch fest of these gorgeous palettes!

Hocus Pocus Palette

Left to Right: Sacrifice, Lime Lagoon, Phantom Craft, Omen, Pumpkin Queen
Favorite shades: Phantom Craft and Sacrifice

Oracle Palette

Left to Right: Intuition, Spirit, Premonition, HooDoo, Summon
Favorite shades: HooDoo and Premonition

Supernatural Palette

Left To Right: Invocation, Myth, Spook, Reincarnation, Ghoulight
Favorite shades: Invocation and Myth

Beauty From The Crypt Palette

Left to Right: Enchanting Elvira, Vampira, Lustful Lily, Bloody Mary, Magical Morticia
Favorite shades: Bloody Mary and Magical Morticia

All of these are swatched over Lunatick Prime Time white base, the colors are SO GOREgeous! I have a few critiques, but nothing I can't easily look past for these beauties. First, some of the photos on the packaging are a little low-res. This only bothers me because I've got quite a background in graphic design, most people probably won't even notice it. Second, the names of the shadows are NOT printed on the palette. I'm dumb and forgot to take photos before I wrote on them, but I took a micron pen and hand wrote all the names of the shadows on the palettes. I know some people don't care to know, but the names are on the website, and I like to know and be able to tell you the name of the shadow I'm using.

I cannot WAIT to start doing looks with these palettes! Some of the more matte shades are slightly chalky, but they're all crazy pigmented and soft. They also each come with individual acrylic pressers, so if your shadow ever becomes damaged or crumbly, it's easy to just press it back into shape, good as new! 

You can check out these palettes at:
http://www.lunaticklabs.com/

and I KNOW some of you horror and makeup enthusiasts, like myself, will just die over them!

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