Showing posts with label samples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label samples. Show all posts

Saturday, July 5, 2014

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!



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.]

Saturday, June 7, 2014

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!:

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Sample Saturday: Episode 3!

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;
  • -Korres Quercetin & Oak Anti-Aging Primer (P.S., I'm SUPER Allergic to this! So you won't be seeing it again! D= boo!!!)
  • -NYX Jumbo Pencil in Purple Velvet
  • -Lunatick Cosmetics Labs PrimeTime Base
  • -Concrete Minerals Eyeshadow in Nightmare
  • -Sugarpill Loose Eyeshadow in Goldilux
  • -Surreal Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Smooth
  • -My Beauty Addiction Eyeshadow in Afterparty
  • -Glamour Doll Eyes Glitter in Rave
  • -Wet N Wild Eyeshadow in Brulee
  • -Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Eyeliner in Perversion
  • -Lime Crime Uniliner in Rhyme
  • -Rimmel Kohl Pencil in White
  • -Eldora False Lashes #M103
  • -Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash Mascara
  • -Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
  • -Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation in 0.5
  • -Hard Candy Fox in a Box Blush in Smooth Talker
  • -Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Blush ion Dollface
  • -Meow Cosmetics Flawless Feline Foundation in Sleek Siamese
  • -MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Lightscapade
  • -Urban Decay Lipstick in Jilted
Link Love!:

Lunatick Cosmetics Labs:
http://www.lunaticklabs.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*]]

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Sample Saturday: Episode 1!

Hey guys, and welcome to a new mini-series on my YouTube channel called Sample Saturday, where I create a look using some of the ridiculous amounts of samples I've collected over time! I hope you enjoy, and possibly discover a new brand!


 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
  • -NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
  • -NYX Jumbo Pencil in Sparkle Green
  • -Pretty Addictions Eyeshadow in Toxic
  • -Pretty Addictions Eyeshadow in Obnoxious
  • -Beauty From The Earth Eyeshadow in Emerald Bliss
  • -Spectrum Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Daffodil
  • -Random, gorgeous, unlabled eyeshadow! =/
  • -Wet N Wild Eyeshadow in Brulee
  • -Urban Decay Waterproof 24/7 Liquid Liner in Perversion
  • -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Pencil in Freak
  • -Sephora Glitter Eyeliner in Glittering Emerald
  • -Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base
  • -Korpse Kosmetics Glitter in Residual Energy
  • -Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown
  • -Sugarpill Eyeshadow in Bulletproof (tails of brows)
  • -IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes Mascara
  • -Meow Cosmetics Flawless Feline Foundation in Sleek Siamese
  • -Concrete Minerals Sexy Lip Tint in Glamourpuss
Link Love!:

[[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*]]

Pretty Addictions Cosmetics:
http://www.prettyaddictions.com/

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