SoAppealing Review

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SoAppealingHello its Robyn back in action. My computers both crashed on me only to find out it was a router issue so I'm back up and running and i just want to say i missed you guys so much. I love my position here at 3G and our readers are the BEST.

Anyway now its time to get down to the reviews. I purchased some eyeshadow samples from SoAppealing on etsy. I thought it would be fun to just give them my skin/hair/eye color and let them surprise me. I got 2 collections. The first one is "Character & Charisma". It contains a vibrant blue, grassy green, and a brownish red (mauve). I love the blue and the green the mauve is nice in the crease as a accent color but not as a lid color on my fair skin. But all 3 colors were great and i loved playing with them.

The next collection i got was "Beautifully Basic" and it really is beautiful. I love love love these 3 colors. together or separate you cant lose. They work wonderful on my skin tone and i really think they will work for everyone. I'm down to the last few minerals in my sample bags and i definitely have to get more. These are my go to everyday colors.

The shipping is very fast and the customer service is wonderful. You get 3 samples for about $1.65 shipped so that was very reasonable. They do come in little baggies and those of you that have been following my make up reviews know how i feel about them but aside from that i love them in every way.
Please take a few minutes to stop by SoAppealing and let them know 3G sent you. While you are there check out some of their other unique items such as bath teas, oils, and salts.

Good:You get a generous amount as a sample, great customer service, nicely pigmented, great silky texture, fast cheap shipping, affordable.

Bad: samples come in baggies but we all know that's to save on shipping so its not so bad :)

Just Pure Minerals

I ordered some samples from just pure minerals and was floored by how wonderful they are. First i love how they package them in clam shells as i hate baggies. The sample pack was only $2.00 and you got to pick 4 samples. You get a substantial amount at 1g for shadows and correctors and 3g for lip gloss. I picked a mint corrector, 24k gold shadow, bohemian chic shadow & she let me get a romance lip gloss sample.

The mint corrector is very green so it really helps tone down redness just make sure you blend well with a concealer brush and then use your foundation or powder and you cant see the green. A little of this goes a very long way.

The romance lip gloss is so creamy, not sticky like most gloss and has a beautiful sheer shimmer. Its also minty. And if you need another reason buy it 100% of the proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research.

I use alot of gold eyeshadow i think they are great for all eye colors and skin types and pair nicely with blues and greens. When i saw 24k it spoke to me. buy me you know you want to. So of course i had to. It is so shimmery and bright and beautiful its like a little pot of gold. You have to have this as a staple in your makeup case.

And since i just said how wonderful gold pairs with green i knew i needed to give bohemian chic a chance. Its so beautiful it will knock your socks off. It a earthy green with a lot of gold highlights.

The shipping was super fast and when you buy the sampler you get free shipping so there's no reason not to give "Just Pure Minerals" a chance. If you have never tried lose minerals before they are a  whole new ball game but they are so worth it. The colors are vivid and easy to blend and the shimmer is great for a night look. Check them out and tell the 3G sent you. I know I have my eye on several more colors.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/justpureminerals

GOOD: You can get samples before you commit to a full size. They are vegan and cruelty free. Affordable and beautiful. Comparable to high end brands.

BAD: There is fall out but you will get that with any lose minerals so really theres nothing bad :)

Candy's Sweet Treats & GIVEAWAY

Candy's Sweet Treats is a ROCKIN etsy shop. They mainly sell eyeshadows/cosmetics but they also have scrubs, lip balm, soap, & yummy smellies. I got 2 lip scrubs and some eyeshadow samples so on to the review.

First I want to talk about the lip scrubs. When these arrived i was so excited to try them. They were packed to the rim, so no skimpy products here. I got mud pie & sugar cake. They both had a sweet taste that i expected but the smell was just that of oils. My whole family sampled these since its supposed to be the end of winter and we all suffer from chapped lips. My boy toy and my son really liked the mud pie and said it had a great flavor and they liked that it looked like mud. It made them feel like they were using a mans product. Men lol.

My daughter really liked the sugar cakes because of the the pink sugar crystals. She is all diva with a little princess thrown in. My experience with the lip scrubs was good as well but a little to abrasive for my lips. I didn't give up on it though i kept using it and experimenting with it to see how i could tolerate the large sugar granules, and what works for me is warm water mixed with some scrub to get a softer slushy mix by melting some of the sugar. Doing it this way works great. You still have all the benefits of the scrubbing action just toned way down.

Candy was sweet enough to include some of her wonderful eyeshadows. I received "attention whore", "virgin ears", & "tango down". The generous samples came in the standard zip lock baggies which I'm not a fan of but totally get why many companies do it. I always use a primer on my eyes before applying pigments so my results may vary from yours if your not priming. Each of the shades she sent me were great. They had tons of shimmer and applied very smooth and blended great. There was a lot of fall out but that is common with loose mineral make up so i just make sure i do eyes first then clean up the fall out and then do my foundation or else you will wind up with glitter and shimmer everywhere. And unless your going out clubbing or to a rave or something its not a desired effect.

GOOD: the eyeshadows are great, they have good pigment, vibrant from what i can tell of the shades she sent me, and the scrubs are yummy.

NOT SO GOOD: for me the lip scrubs were to abrasive but by melting it down in to a soft slush it worked much better for me.

There you have it. I highly recommend you stop by and take a look at her shop. I love the names of her eyeshadows and smellies. From emailing back and forth i can tell you she is a awesome chick. You wont be disappointed. You can find her etsy shop HERE and she is rockin out facebook  HERE

Wait there's more......................
GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Winner will receive the "Joan Jett Rock n Roll" collection & a full size "Foiling Jazz" primer. ENDS 4/1/11

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WINNER: STACY



88 color palette

 The 88 original color palette features a great mix of matte & light satin shimmer eye shadows. It is manufactured by one company overseas but is distributed by many companies, you can even get it on eBay. Just be cautious of shipping charges and schedules as some sellers may leave you waiting weeks.

I have not yet tried every color but I can tell you I have used over ½  so far and LOVE every single one. They have great pigment and our very comparable to top name brands. The compact was much larger than I expected, it comes with 2 double tipped sponge applicators & a 5x3 mirror. The applicators are crap and I recommend you get a good brush set. The shadows can be applied dry or wet for an even brighter color. And as always I recommend you use a primer first or they will not last that long.

I didn’t have enough arm space to swatch every color but I did want to swatch a few of my favorites so you can see how wonderful they are.

These were all swatched dry with no primer under them so you can see the true product.

I have created a new eye look every day for the past couple weeks without duplicates and still have tons more to try.

 In this picture you can see I went with a neutral everyday look and it packs a good amount of shimmer

I would say every woman, student, make up artist, drag queen etc. across the world should defiantly have this palette in their collection. There are also many more palettes by the same manufacture that I will be adding to my collection very soon.

~Robyn

PRO: Amazing value, rich vibrant pigment, shades for every one and every skin type. Plenty of product in each pot for many applications.

CON: Make sure you pay attention to sellers turnaround time if it ships from overseas you’re looking at weeks so I recommend finding a U.S seller. At 9x6 it’s not going to fit in a makeup bag so you can’t take it with you. Some of the pots may be lose.

OVERALL: I can’t say enough great things about this product.  So go find it and buy it right now you won’t be sorry.

Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Review

I am no stranger when it comes to cosmetics. I love playing with color and trying new looks. As I dont normally wear many accessories I play up my eyes. Some of my favorite name brands are M.A.C, Nars, Urban Decay, Smash Box & Makeup forever. However if you dont have a Sephora nearby you may not know what im talking about. So I decided to give some common drug store brands a shot. I remember Wet N Wild from years and years ago when I was just a teenager and boy have they stepped up their game. The product I'm reviewing this time is their new ColorIcon Eyeshadows.

When applying eyeshadow I always recommend using a primer first. It helps adhere the pigments and prevents creasing. I have used many brands and you normally get what you pay for but those on a budget will be pleased to know that Sephora's brand of eye primer is a pretty good buy. It about $8.00 for a .10fl oz jar but it goes a long way. So after I applied my primer I put on the eyeshadow following the simple directions in back. The colors were suprisingly rich in pigment and applied and blended beautifully. For this review I am using the "Cool As A Cucumber" trio. The pictures dont do it justice they are from my phone.

This is what it looks like. It has a easy to follow design as it is stamped on each color where it goes if you are wanting to use it as is.

I was amazed at the rich color (even though its hard to see here)

Down side is that the lighter color at the top faded out a lot after about 2 hours but in their defense I don't think I primed my whole eye today just my lid. (Don't look at my eyebrows I need to wax lol)

PROS: Its a great shadow with rich color. It applies silky smooth with very little fall out (the dust that falls). It's available at most drugstores and at only $2.99 it's a steal.

CONS: The brushes that come with it suck as all sets do. I recommend using professional brushes. The lighter shades seem to fade out quickly, and if you don't prime first you will probably get creasing and major fading.

OVERALL: This is a great eyeshadow and I was so pleased that I went out and bought 3 more sets. "On Cloud Nine", "I'm Feeling Retro" & "Spoiled Brat" All are beautiful you cant go wrong. Give them a shot I would love to hear what you think.

~ROBYN