Makeup Review: Sugarpill Cosmetics

SUGARPILL COSMETICS

5/5 STARS

WOW!

This stuff is amazing. Seriously.

I heard through word of mouth about how amazing this product is, and I can tell you right now, it truly lives up to the hype! Sugarpill Cosmetics is a company that sells their products online only, but don't let that sway your opinion. I'll take you through my experience with them from start to finish:

1. Online ordering: Sugarpill's website is very user friendly, simple, but most importantly, eye-catching and colourful. I ordered their new "Heart Breaker Palette", as well as their "Burning Heart Palette", "Tako" pressed eyeshadow single. Their products were extremely reasonably priced, on par or even slightly cheaper than comparable products at Sephora, etc. On orders larger than 75$, you also get free shipping!

2. My order arrived approximately 5-6 business days later. Inside the box was an explosion of pink tissue paper, my order form, hand-signed in pink, "Thanks, Christine!" (seriously - what a brilliant touch that added so much humanity to my purchase!) and the packaging.....OH THE PACKAGING!!! (see above left photo for details) the boxes that the eyeshadows came in were works of art. You also receive a FREE wicked sparkly logo sticker, a business card (also a work of art) and a black loose shadow sample. Free stuff always gains points with me!

3. In my above right picture, the colours in these boxes may remind you of a clown, which can ward people off. I assure you: these are the brightest, most highly pigmented and flattering colours I've yet to find out there. Even the orange, "Flamepoint" looks great on my pale skin!

Blendability: 4/5 - and honestly, it's probably actually a 5, my blending skills are fairly novice.
Colour: 5/5 - obviously. highly pigmented, very bright on skin.
Texture: 5/5 - not too powdery, packs on well, easy to spread, doesn't crease.
Staying Power: 5/5 - never fades!

*it should also be noted: a little goes a long way, this product will last a long time!

If I had anything that I could change, any criticise to give, it would be that I wish the yellow, "Buttercupcake" was slightly more yellow and a little less orange (I can beef up the intensity if I mix it with a bit of MAC's "Chrome Yellow" shadow) but now I'm just splitting hairs.

Check out my first experiements using the Sugarpill shadows, and see for yourself!

Shadows used: "Tako" (white), "Mochi" (light teal) and "Velocity" (bright blue)

Shadow Used: "Love +" (red)

(Sorry for the poor quality lighting/photography, it's the only shot of this look I have!)

Shadows used: "Poison Plum" (dark purple) "2am" (medium purple/pink) "Flamepoint" (orange) "Love +" (red) "Buttercupcake" (yellow) "Acidberry" (lime) "Velocity" (bright blue)

Would I recommend this brand? Abso-freaking-lutely. Even if you are more of a subtle makeup person, you can blend the colours in with neutrals for the slightest wash of colour.They are so amazing, I already placed and received my second order, for their outrageous false lashes (pictured above, style is called "Supreme") In my opinion, they are a MUST HAVE!

http://www.sugarpillshop.com/

get to know me: fitness and health.

Ah, the constant battle for health and wellness.

I have attached a picture and story (below) detailing my journey thus far (a duplicate from my Facebook page) in fitness, happiness, and healthy eating.

as quoted from my personal Facebook account, regarding my fitness and health thus far:

"Vex. McDonalds. Gummy Worms. Sour Cream and Onion Chips. Pizza.

I’ll never forget the year I turned 20. Up until that point, I had been a confident, creative, and optimistic person. I was 110lbs all through highschool, could wear anything, and eat anything, with no consequence.

Eventually, my body just couldn’t keep up with eating and drinking anything I wanted. Within 6 months, from October 2008-May 2009, I had packed on 30lbs, shooting my weight up to 140lbs. I was mortified by my appearance, having never dreamed that this would happen to me. I started buying baggy clothing, avoiding photographs, but most of all, became really, really sad. My confident and body image were at an all time low, and stayed there for the next year as I struggled through my second year of college.

The summer of 2010 rolled around, and I was unable to stay this way any longer. I started running, eating healthy, and going to the gym. Over the course of the next two years, tried boxing, TRX, pole dance, boot camp, yoga, and was able to shed most of the weight I’d gained. But, most importantly, I’d found a level of happiness that I’d never thought was possible. That’s what I’m most proud of. I am finally proud of myself again, confident, and surrounded with positive people. It was not easy, or fast.

I’m very happy with my progress, but still not finished yet. Things can only get better from here. :)"