Milani Powder Blush Collection

Indoor Lighthing - With Flash




Indoor Lighting - No Flash

Makeup Boards tout Milani Blushes as dupes for high end Blushes

Milani Powder Blush LUMINOUS = NARS Orgasm
Milani Mineral Powder Blush MAI-TAI = MAC Hipness
Milani Mineral Powder Blush SUNSET BEACH = MAC Raizin
















On my MAC NC50 complexion, Luminous barely shows.
I think it makes a pretty highlight.
I prefer the matte mineral powder formulations.
They are highly pigmented. When I set them with transparent powder, and Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix, they last longer than if I used nothing. The general consensus is they last about three hours when worn alone. I need to play with the newer additions to my collection to get a true estimate of staying power. Generally I use a cream base first for all of my powders.
I have just one more color to add to my collection for it to be complete, Sweet Rose.

Do you own any of these blushes?













Swatches Left to Right - Indoor Lighting With Flash
Luminous, Sunset Beach, Mai-Tai

Repairing Damaged Eyeshadow

Shattered Eyeshadow



I was crushed when I accidentally dropped my Jesse's Girl MOONBEAM baked eyeshadow.
They are FRAGILE!
For the longest time, I was reluctant to repair it because I did not want to lose the cool marble effect.
The cracked shadow was messy.

I used my Coastal Scents EZ Press. I like it, but I hate the bottle top.
It's a click button dispenser like a shampoo bottle.
I would have preferred an eyedropper for more accurate formulation when pressing pigments etc.

Undamaged and New Eyeshadows





I used

Alcohol (to sterilize the stainless Steel Spatula and 5gram jar)
Coastal Scents EZ Press
A Sheet of Plastic
An Empty Vitamin Bottle Mouth To Attempt To Form A Dome Shape
Patience

Scraped Shattered Eyeshadow from Pan with Stainless Steel Spatula



Used Stainless Steel Spatula To Further Crush the Shattered Eyeshadow ...Goodbye Pretty Marble *sad face*



Added Enough EZ Press Until the Loose Shadow Gathered Into a Paste On the Side Of the Container






Stainless Steel Spatula Used to Form the Dome Shape





Clean Plastic and Vitamin Bottle Top Used to Shape The Shadow Further



Results After 24 Hours Of Drying Time

50% Off Mineral Eye Makeup at About Face Cosmetics (theshespace)

"BIG CHANGE IS IN THE WIND!!!!

After so many of our clients coming to ask and requesting that we please put our pigments in sifter topped jars we have finally decided to take your advice. The amount of product will be exactly the same, the only difference is that there will be a sifter top on the jar. Based on your feedback, this new packaging will help prevent jars from spilling and keep your product safe and sound.
So, in an effort to say good-bye to all of our former packaging, we have marked all of our individual pigments down to just $2.50 (this sale is for individual eye colors only...if you are looking to order colors in a quad, duo, etc. please order them individually)

The packaging change will not go into effect until after the new year so this sale will give us a chance to clear out all of our non-sifter jars and get ready to bring in the new packaging. This sale will end on January 1st when we will go back to our normal $4.50 price point for full size jars.

Please don't forget that we will be on vacation and not processing any orders from December 24th through January 3rd

Ordering: We have already marked all of the pigments on this page down to the $2.50 price point, so go right ahead and order from this page.

****savvy shopper club members, you will NOT be getting any further discount on the price of the pigments but your shipping will still be free****"


Click HERE for more info.

Special Thanks to Jenny for the Head's Up! Check Out her Blog

MAC Sea and Sky Mineralized e/s Look

What I used




MAC Sea & Sky Mineralized e/s Duo
Light side inner 2/3rd of mobile lid
darker side outer 1/3rd of mobile lid
Milani Blue Ice to blend the 2 colors from MAC Sea & Sky
L'Oreal HiP Duo SHOWY - Dark side only Outer V Transitional Color
Sassy 36 e/s palette Baby Blue e/s Inner 1/3rd Transitional Color
Shimmery White pigment Highlight

So frustrated the pics came out blurry.



Will definitely recreate the look again & take better pics. I had fun though.



Check out LoveChelci from YouTube

About Face Cosmetics MAC Style Black Dupe Swatches

It was extremely difficult to capture the true color/reflects of the mica.
My Camera has a Macro Mode. I tried my best. :O)

Applied over L'Oreal De-Crease
with
Homemade Mixing Medium Spritzed on elf Small Precision Eyebrush

Left to Right

Shards of Glass
Bubble and Burn
Asylum
Lucky Charm
Stolen Soul
Zelda's Revenge (I cut this with a Lan Mei Bronze Pigment because I thought it was too black, so this is not an accurate representation of the original product)



TOP ROW

Shards of Glass
Bubble and Burn
Asylum




BOTTOM ROW

Lucky Charm
Stolen Soul
Zelda's Revenge



Watch Candiecc Teach Us How To Make Mixing Medium



This is a request from Rayqueenbee
Check out her Blog

BEAUTY IS WITHIN

Mineral Sale

MAC Style Black Mineralized e/s Dupe

It is difficult to capture the quality of the mineral with the camera. I was a little disappointed that the minerals did not appear as shimmery as on the website.
In person, they seemed to have more of the matte black base than the shimmer.
They were a bargain at half price. Trust and believe, they will not go to waste, I'll probably cut them with other minerals and use them as liners.

MAC Young Punk, The She Space Lucky Charm

LA Colors Mineral Pressed Powder

Mineral Pressed Powder is a whisper light powder that allows the skin to breathe. Use it to bring life to bare skin or to extend the life of foundation. Mineral Pressed Powder is talc-free and fragrance free for a natural coverage with a velvety smooth finish.

Available in 15 Shades!

These are on sale at

www.cherryculture.com

for $3.50 each

Click on the hyperlink (highlighted text) for details

LA Colors Mineral Pressed Powder :: Pressed Powder :: Face :: Cherry Culture :: Makeup Cosmetics

LA Colors Mineral Blush

LA Colors is on the comeup!

Discover fabulous mineral cheek color. Mineral blush gives you a beautiful, healthy tone that looks natural. Create a soft, radiant glow that\'s ideal for all skin types. An ultra-lightweight, velvety formula ensures smooth, effortless application and is long-wearing for true all day color.

Comes in 24 colors!

Plum
Just Peachy
Tender Rose
Tickled Pink
Autumn
Dewy
Afterglow
Tenderling
Naturale
Pink Suede
Dusty Rose
Golden
Flushed
Pinch o Pink
Harmony
Sunkissed
Pearly Pink
Chai
Very Berry
Spiced Rum
Sheer Bliss
Blushing
Pink du Jour
Coral

Click on the highlighted text to get a gander at the colors

LA Colors Mineral Blush :: Cheeks :: Face :: Cherry Culture :: Makeup Cosmetics

These new mineral blushes are available at

http://www.cherryculture.com

for $4.50 each

For More Info
Please go to

http://lacolors.com

Micabella Pigments

I received these samples as a gift from a friend some time ago.
Special Thanks to SexyMaof3

Micabella Cosmetics

Micabella's mineral makeup has a high antioxidant level to help protect skin from future damage, premature aging and reduce the appearance of damaged skin. Providing a tradition of customer satisfaction, while revolutionizing the mineral makeup industry, Micabella offers a wide variety of colors, to suit every customer's interest and taste. From day to night Micabella's long lasting mineral makeup will leave you looking fresh and glowing all day long.

PRO
They are highly pigmented

CON
These products are pretty pricey!




Splash (White Shimmer with Cobalt Reflects)




Tango (Copper Shimmer)





Radiance (Red/Pink Shimmer)





Sunset (Orange Shimmer)





Goldbrush (Yellow Shimmer)




Insistance (Green Shimmer)



Turquoise Shimmer
(Possibly Discontinued?)



Check out Shanitra's Review of Micabella Pigments on YouTube



Check out her Blog. (Follow) She's so fashionable!
http://lifashaircup.blogspot.com/2009/10/micabella-cosmetics-swatches-review.html

kawaii Overdose Minerals

Kawaii means "cute" in Japanese.

I learned about these minerals via YouTube.

I was excited to try because they appeared so pigmented on video.




I purchased them from thecuteysakura's website.

http://www.angelfire.com/punk/sakura_blossoms/




Pros:
- Highly Pigmented
- Micronized Minerals
- 100% free of oil, talc and alcohol,and perfume.
- Can be used dry, or wet and also as liners!

Cons:
- Not sure if I really got 5grams., (do minerals weigh MORE than regular e/s?)
- Shipping was EXORBITANT, considering I paid $10 & the USPS cost of mailing was less that $2.(Odd, since we reside in the same state) I would have preferred it be called a "Processing & Handling" fee. If you care to give it a try, go for it. Maybe you will have a different experience. CAVEAT EMPTOR

Jesse's Girl Revisited

VOLCANIC, AQUA, EVERGREEN SWATCHES



Jesse's Girl May be found at your local Rite Aid.
They are also available for purchase online at

http://www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com

Used wet or dry, baked powders are dewy and feel similar to highly micronized pigments. Since minimal binders are used in the baking process versus pressing, baked powders have the lightness of a loose powder. Sponge tip applicator included.


Color My World Baked Eyeshadows sell for $4.99 each at Rite Aid.
You can get a special if you buy from the Jesse's Girl website...
All 4 Color My World Baked e/s for $17.00
What a bargain!


Jesse's Girl Color My World Baked Eyeshadow EARTHTONE



SWATCH



Jesse's Girl Color My World Baked Eyeshadow EVERGREEN



SWATCH



Jesse's Girl Color My World Baked Eyeshadow AQUA



SWATCH



Jesse's Girl Color My World Baked Eyeshadow VOLCANIC



SWATCH



The regular Baked eyeshadows are smaller & more fragile than the
Color My World Collection.
They sell for $3.99 each at Rite Aid.
They are NOT YET AVAILABLE for purchase online.

Baked Eyeshadow

GOLDEN MEADOW, CHERRY BLOSSOM
MOONBEAM, SKYWALKER, NIGHT VISION



SWATCHES

GOLDEN MEADOW, SKYWALKER, MOONBEAM



CHERRY BLOSSOM



NIGHT VISION



Jesse's Girl Baked Eyeshadow TERRA BRONZE



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