a beauty in the desert: February 2015

2.06.2015

Brand Spotlight: Beauty From The Earth (BTFE) and Eyeshadow Haul!

Hello Lovelies,

Today I am sharing my haul and swatches from the mineral makeup brand, BTFE cosmetics.

I purchased four shades in "sample jars" for $2. each. There's alot of product in the sample jars so I figure I can get ar least 20 uses out of them if not more.

There are hundreds of shades and formulas from Matte to Metallic to Glittery. There is something for every one.

I ordered them on February 3, 2015 and they arrived today February 6th.

So I ordered the shades Riddle, Rogue, Marcella,& Promises. I received the shade Diva as a free sample. I will be purchasing Diva in larger size because it is awesome! I feel like the sample baggie will get me at least 10 uses if not a bit more.

So lets take a look at the swatches:

Indoor Photo with flash
Left to Right: Diva, Promises, Riddle, Marcella, & Riddle

OUTSIDE - NATURAL LIGHT - Photo WITHOUT flash.
Left to Right: Diva, Promises, Riddle, Marcella, & Riddle

OUTSIDE Photo with flash
Left to Right: Diva, Promises, Riddle, Marcella, & Riddle

So far based on the swatches my two favorites are Riddle & Diva. I am a sucker for sparkles!

I highly recommend checking them out if you want affordable and versatile pigments.

Overall Review

Cost: A+

Pigmentation: A

Shipping: A+

Final Grade = A+

Has anyone else tried this brand?

XoXo

-A

MAC Twig Lipstick Dupes!!!

Hello Lovelies,

today I am sharing two possible dupes for the MAC lipstick, Twig ($15.00)

Here is Twig compared to Maybelline Creamy Mattes in #950 Touch of Spice ($6.99) and Colour Pop Lippie Stix in Brink. ($5.00)

Twig is on the far right.

L to R: Maybeline Touch of Spice, Colour Pop Brink and MAC Twig.

What do you think??

XoXo

-A

2.05.2015

MAC Rebel Comparison (Dupe Alert!)

Hello Lovelies,

Today I am showing a quick dupe for the MAC shade Rebel. It is the Wet n Wild Fergie lipstick in Ferguson Crest. Its pretty dead on shade wise, however the formulas feel different.

Comparisons- WnW on the left and Rebel on the right!

Rebel to me is redder and the WnW one is more purpleish.

Any questions or comments, please leave below!

XoXo

-A

2.04.2015

The Dark NYX Slim Liner Lip Pencils Swatches!

Hello Lovelies,

Today I am showing a swatch fest of the 5 NYX Slim Liner Lip Pencils, that I recently picked up. These ones are mostly dark reds and purples.

From Left to Right:
Burgundy, Deep Purple, Mahogany, Never and Prune
(Swatched on NW25 skin)

Any questions or requests please leave in the comments!

XoXo

-A

2.03.2015

Purple Lipstick Comparisons -- MAC Heroine and Violetta Dupes

Hello Lovelies!

Today I am sharing a few comparison dupes for MAC Heroine and Violetta which are two of my all time favorite lippies ;-)

Bright Purple Lipstick Swatches Left to Right:

Maybelline Lavender Voltage, Max Factor #25, MAC Heroine and MAC Violetta

Any questions or swatch requests please leave in the comment box!!

XOXO

-A

2.01.2015

New MAC Collections for 2015!

Hello lovelies,
sorry i have been MIA for a few months I recently went back to school and I have been swamped!

I wanted to share some upcoming MAC collection dates:

FEBRUARY

MAC Penciled In Collection - February 1st, 2015

(currently out it was released early)