Mineral Makeup Review

Alright ladies, I've got some more makeup playin around for you! This time it's from MixologyMakeup!
I purchased a little sample review kit, so I could tell you all about them right here on my blog.

My samples came it little mini pods, with pop open lids.
Here's what I got.

jet liner
trench eye shadow
corker eyeshadow
Chica Blush
Tan girl foundation

Alright, first, I ended up not being able to use the foundation :( Nothing wrong with it at all! It's just that even though I'm pretty tan, I've also got a rosy pinkish look to my skin, and the tan was too yellow for me.

The eyeshadow and liner however are awesome for me!

I am very much an earth tones girl...browns, silvers, blacks, etc.

I also received a surprise sample of fray eyeshadow, and I'm glad I did, because I ended up using that color too!

Also the Chica blush goes beautifully with my skin tone. Here are the shadows, liner, and blush!

The pictures are in order as follows:
Corker Shadow,
Trench Shadow,
Jet Liner,
Chica Blush


Here is me with my eyeshadow, liner, and blush!

(um, yes that's me. I'm much older than I look, so don't flip out!)



Here's how I got the look.
I First moistened my eyes by rubbing in some (safe) cream. Then I brushed a tad bit of my foundation on very lightly. I then took my eyeshadow brush and applied Trench eyeshadow over my lid and a little up past the brow bone. Next, I applied Fray eyeshadow over the lower part of my lid, blending it upwards.

I then applied my jet liner. I applied a thickish line close to my lashes, and blended it towards the outer corners of my eyes. I continued to blend around the edges of my eyes. It's very faint around the edges, so it will be just a bit darker than the rest of my lid. I then use an eyeliner brush to apply the liner a little thicker just above my lashes, and then I apply it under my bottom lashes.

That's really all there is too it!

Here's some more pictures.






I must mention my mascara as well! (Weren't you wondering how my eyelashes got so nice and long? :-D)
I purchased Lash Sleeve mascara on Etsy! Click here to see what I got! It can be purchased from Barebasicminerals .
I am impressed with it, it goes on beautifully, and only requires about 2 coats to get a nice long thick lash look (and I don't have the greatest lashes).
It doesn't smudge or clump either, which is really nice. Oh, and it comes off very easily with just warm water.

I hope you check out all the goodies, and I hope you enjoyed!

My Recent Purchases

I've recently been on a makeup craze...probably because I have always "borrowed" my mothers makeup, and I decided I wanted my own! But the thing is, I have sensitive skin, so I would only use my mom's liquid foundation on special occasions, otherwise, I'd just wear some eye makeup. So that's when I got the idea to go hunting for something that's easy on your skin, and I thought why not look up handmade makeup? And so I did! And I found some cool stuff too!
I discovered that there are indeed people who make makeup that is healthy and clean, and looks good.
So I decided to give it a try. I'm quite happy with the samples I purchased, and I'm saving some money so hopefully I can go back again someday and get some more.

I purchased foundation samples from The All Natural Face, so far I have mixed some of the colors and have found the perfect shade for me, so I'm saving up for a full sized jar. I can't wait! The quality of her makeup is wonderful, and I know you will love looking through her shop, who wouldn't? I have had no trouble whatsoever with it causing my face to brake out, so of course, I am very thrilled about this! She also has eye shadow, veil, and other products, including brushes to put your makeup on.




I also purchased eye shadow samples from Back To The Earth, and am very please with the quality and appearance my samples give me. She has some very beautiful colors, and I'm sure you will enjoy looking through her shop as well. One of the things I've noticed about mineral eyeshadow is that it goes a very long way! You can also purchase blush, eyeliner, jewelry, supplies and other things from her shop.



As far as I'm concerned, these products are well worth the price! I actually think if more people knew how good this stuff is, these ladies would be swamped with orders! My personal opinion on handmade makeup is very high, and I encourage you to give it a try.

Happy etsy shopping!