EOTD: 01/31

Here is a look I did with two of my colors; Slimer and one I haven't named yet. I hope you enjoy!





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Oh My Brow!

Late last night I was working on a brow formula and came up with one. It's a warm medium brown color, and so far it has done well on me. It has lasted 7 hours so far, and still looks great! I do think I put it on a little thick, lol.




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Monster Rancher Collection thus far...

So far I only have two colors made for this collection since I've been super busy.

 

The colors are:

Arrowhead: beautiful silver with red sparkles

Tiger: Shimmery white with blue sparkles

 

I have some more in mind I'm just sorting through all of them to find the right color combinations and such. I wanted to make one called Suzurin which would have been a nice clean bright yellow with pink sparkles, but my wholesaler does not have the type of "glitter" (it's not a true glitter it's a calcium aluminum borosilicate based "glitter") I like to use, which ends up more sparkly, in pink. I do have a fuschia color glitter, but I find even though they are sparkly the other type of "glitter" I use looks better.

Ah decisions decisions.. . . I'll be sure to update you once I have some new colors made!

Oops again..

I made an oops again last night..

Well I tried to make a facial mask last night when I got off of work, and I followed a recipe that was inside my "Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Beauty Products". It came out too dry, the dry ingredients being bentonite clay and coconut milk powder, so I added more carrier (peach kernel and grapeseed oil), and esentual oils and other products (evening primrose, aloe vera, vitamin e, and glycerin I think's that was all of it). Some how my little mask would not apply right. It was patchy and separated (I'm assuming from the oils).

I made two different ones, one for my face (grapeseed oil based) and one for my chest (peach kernel based) The primrose, aloe vera, glycerin, and vitamin e were put into the one for my chest.The one for my face had aloe vera, vitamin e, and glycerin.

Anyways something I though would be easy and painless was not. I want to give it another try, but I'm afraid it'll turn out useless. I do not want to end up wasting more clay and powdered milk..

Any ideas?

Oh! A Thought Bubble!

So as I was on my way to work today I was doing my brown in the car, no don't worry I wasn't driving, and I remembered that Grey from LeGothique had stated she didn't like pencils with wax as eventually them sort of "melt" with your body temp (or so I think I am remembering this correctly).

So I decided as soon as I have some down time I will try to come up with some brow bangers (I may change their name) which will include normal mica, but their base will be carnauba wax (another helpful hint provided by Grey). My thought is that the wax will actually help set the powder. So we'll see how that goes!!

 

What do you think?

20% for facebook fans

If you're a fan on facebook, tinyurl.com/facebook, you'll receive 20%! Just "like" us to find out how :)

 

 

Upcoming collections info

I've had a few set backs this month with a handful of multi orders, my Etsy teams event, and just being overall busy this month.

My Monster Rancher collection will be finished at the end of Feb. along with my Naked Pallet dupes. These will not be dead on dupes, but as close as I can get with the micas I have.

I have a few other things in the works like ultra hydrating lipsticks, and lotions, scrubs, and other body care items that may or may not be sold in the Psyche Minerals shop... I may start a new shop just dedicated to body care.


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Oh . . . A Review - Korres Primer

I must say that I've used Korres products before, and it's usually 50/50 on liking them or not. This review is solely based on my experience with their face primer. This primer is water based and silicone free.

The ingredients in this primer are the following:

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melissa Officinalis Distillate* (Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water*), Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco- Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*), Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Betaine, Citric Acid, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract*, Honey, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Linalool, Pectin.

This primer is formulated without any parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances/dyes, mineral oils, petrochemicals, phthalates, gmos, and as I said before silicone.

It has a pleasant fragrance to it, and to me it smells like lemons. . yum!! It feels great going on, and seems to set quickly. It is white, but does seem to go on clear, and definitely sets clear.

When I used it with a liquid foundation, Korres Ginger and Vitamin foundation, it applied nicely but I'm seemed slightly streaky. I don't know if that is caused by using a liquid foundation of the combination of that particular foundation with that particular primer. When I used the primer under a mineral loose powder foundation, Pink Quartz, it worked wonders! The foundation went on like a dream.

My foundation lasted all day, and after 8 hours I think I looked just fine, lol. I do have red/pink undertones so the coverage I'm able to get with the combination of products is great.

I have to say I really love this primer. I love is enough that I went out to buy a backup . . I don't know why I'm just weird like that. I hope you all get a chance to try this. It's quite wonderful!

Have you used this before? What do you think?

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I DO SHIP INTERNATIONALLY + Lowered shipping

I've noticed some people inquiring about me shipping internationally.

I DO

Just send me a message on etsy and I will be more than happy to ship my shinies to where ever you are located.

I'll hopefully get my shipping to include international as soon as I do some more international shipping so I can find a good price to set it at. I just need the reference, and so far I've only shipping to Australia twice.

Recently after Phyrra's review of my shop I noticed people not being to happy with my shipping. Until that point I had never had anyone complain to me about if before. So I decided to lower it, but I still offer refunds if you pay more than it actually cost me to ship your package. I don't believe in people paying more for shipping than it actually costs me because I despise when it is done to me. . .

So for the initial item it is just $2.02 because that is the normal shipping on mostly all my shipped items, except for certain zones. Each additional item is only $0.15 I figured this more fair than the initial $0.75

Let me know what you think, thanks.

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awesome giveaway at All The Pretty Stuff

Alex at All The Pretty Stuff has a giveaway going on for two perfumes and one body spray from a company only in Spain. The best part is she gives you scents to choose from. So head over to her blog and enter!

http://alltheprettystuff.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-giveaway.html

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quick look using psyche minerals

Today I used Sweet Heart on the inner third of my lid with All Mine on the outer two thirds. MAC's Burmese beauty was used in the outer corner and blended into the crease with MAC's vapour as my brow highlight.






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Whimsy Beading custom necklace - Poet Seas

Early January I asked Kelly of Whimsy Beading if should could custom make me a necklace and earrings set with colors I had picked out. She agreed, and made this beautiful set called Poet Seas. I am so pleased with it I think every day since I received it, except for today, I've worn it. It goes great with teals, and surprisingly greys. She has this set available for purchase through her shop on etsy!!







I think I have yet to post some of the other items I have purchased from her . . I shall do that soon! Also I had her custom made a green themed one. I'll post pictures as soon as I received it!!

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Eczema help

I was pursuing de internets for the best clay and oils for Eczema. I get it on my shoulder blades, neck, and chest. It's bad in the winter because the air is so dry. I start to itch, and I just can't take it anymore, lol. Ssooo with my looking around for answers I came up with Bentonite seeming like the best choice for a clay to use for a body mask. Essential oil wise I'm looking into virgin coconut, rosemary, lavender, patchouli, bergamont, and rose. A good carrier oil may be avocado, evening primrose, or jojoba oil.

I was looking into a scrub too, but realized maybe that wouldn't be such a great idea... I do love scrubs though :)

What do you think?


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EOTD: 01/18

Today I tried to do a quick 5 minute look since a was low on time. This was a quick in the car in front of work look. It was something I don't think I've ever done before because when I use brown shadows I usually use brown liner, not black. I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance, MAC's Vapor all over the eye lid and brow bone, MAC's Sabble on the outer corner and blended into the crease, MAC's Feline kohl liner on the lower water line, and MAC's superslick liquid liner on the upper lash line. Again for some reason I have think liner. Oh Covergirl's lashblast was used on my upper lashes!!









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EOTD: 01/17

Here is another look I did using some unnamed colors I've made. I didn't mean to have such heavy liner... ugh me and MAC's superslick liner have a love hate relationship....




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EOTD: 01/16

Yesterday I did a look using some colors created that aren't named yet. Sorry for the no liner MAC feline had worn off by the time I took this picture.




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Happy 30 subscribers to me + giveaway info

I know February 1st seems far away, but hopefully it will come soon for all of you because that's when my next giveaway is! This is to celebrate 30 followers and Valentine's Day.

The contents are 1 full size set of my "Candy Hearts" collection, and a mini philosophy happy birthday body wash. This was my birthday gift from Sephora, but I cannot use it because I have sensitive skin. Ssoo I thought I would share it with one of my wonderful followers.

I have all the rules, and that fun information posted when the giveaway goes live February 1st. It'll end February 7th so that the items have enough time to get to the winner before Valentine's Day!

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Laura's Giveaway... 5 Mac Lipsticks!

Go visit the wonderful and adorable Laura at www.throughtheeyesoflaura.blogspot.com for a chance to win your choice of 5 MAC lippie! Squee how exciting!

Check out her blog for more ways to enter plus all the rules!


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Ooh I need help!

I am going to make this short ans sweet. I'm struggling with finding a more professional labeling currently. There are not a lot of resources out there. At least that I have come across. I found one, but .. I'm just so hesitant to order blank sheets online. I'm afraid when I get them home, and start printing. .. a mess will occur!! Any ideas?


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Quick Review of 5 Different Products from Sephora

When I get home from work tonight (this morning) I was greeted by two Sephora packages. The items from my recent purchases I will be reviewing in depth in my next several posts are:

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm
Korres Ginger & Vitamins Foundation
Korres Vitamin E Primer
Korres Liquid Lipstick
Too Faced Glitter Glue

-Quick Review-

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

As soon as I put this on my lips felt instantly better. It didn't wear off quickly like some balms do, and it didn't feel greasy either. So far after like an hour or so of having it on I LOVE IT! The chapped parts of my lips don't feel like I need to pick them off, lol.

Korres Ginger & Vitamins Founation

This is a light weight foundation that has the feel of a tinted moisturizer. It doesn't call it a tinted moisturizer though on the box or container. It's merely called a foundation. I got this in LF3 which is too yellow for my MAC NW15/NW25 and Bare Escentuals Matte Fairly Light complexion. I read somewhere that the believed that the odd numbers were for people with more pinkish undertones. I guess not . . well not for me at least. It went on easily, and felt like I wasn't wearing any makeup at all. Unfortunately I need more coverage. maybe it was because the shade wasn't right for me, but I don't know for sure. There was no distinct smell from what I could tell. As soon as I get the right shade, if there is one for me, I'll do a more in depth review.

Korres Vitamin E Primer

This primer really seems like it has the making to be a great primer for people who prefer water based primers free of silicone. It smelled really lemony, but not overwhelmingly so. It felt good going on, and appeared to make a nice smooth canvas for my foundation. It comes out white, but goes on clear like a moisturizer.

Korres Liquid Lipstick

I got the gift set which came with three different colors. The colors were berry 28 (muted raspberry), soft pink 13 (light neutral pink), and red 56 (vibrant red). These were actually all very nice colors that didn't look too harsh on my complexion. They felt good going on, and didn't have a strong smell to them if any. The red did pull a little fushia on my lips just slightly. It definitely was not vibrant red on my at all.

Too Faced Glitter Glue

The absolute only reason I bought this was because some time in the last week (i believe) while I was pursing twitter Fyrinnae_@2nd tweeted that Too Faced was trying to come out with their own version of Pixie Epoxy. (The last sentence was not verbatim)
I did try it out on the back of my hand without putting a shadow on it, and it feels nothing like PE. TFGG comes out white maybe leaning a little pink (it may have been my lighting) and it does not feel anywhere near as tacky (sticky) as PE does nor does it feel as tacky on the skin after it has been applied. After I've used TFGG a couple times I'll do a more in depth review.

Have any of you tried these products out? If so I would love to hear from you!


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I know spring is the time for pastels... but...

Spring is THE time for pastel. I love,them every once in a while and when I use them I usually darken them up with a dark crease color.

What types of colors would you like to see from Psyche Minerals?


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15% off + more at psyche minerals

I decided to start my sale earlier than previously stated.

15% off every item with coupon Valentines15, buy 4 full sizes get 1 free, and buy 5 samples get 2 free.

So head of over to Psyche Minerals and take part in my Valentine's day sale!

www.Etsy.com/shop/guitarplayingpoet


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you choose: beeswax vs. candelilla wax?

I was curious as to people's personal preference of the two. I know some people tend to stay away from beeswax, but I was wondering if it is the majority or not.

Please let me know so I can property formulate my lipgloss and lip balms. I easily could do a happy blend of the two as well. I can't really tell the difference between the two myself. I do like my double refined candelilla wax I must say.

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December Favorites + 2010 favorites

QDecember is when I first was able to get my hands on OCC's lip tars, as well as trying out MAC's feline and their nc15/nw20 chromagraphic pencil. So those thee items are my favorites for December.

For the whole year though I have a small list..

* Beauty *

Hard Candy's 1000 lashes primer
Covergirl's lashblast in black
Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon
MAC Ripe Peach ombre
MAC Innocence, Beware! Cremesheen
MAC pearlglide liners
Bare Escentuals matte foundation in fairly light
Meow Cosmetics sizzle bronzer
Make up for ever hd foundation
Make up for ever hd blush
Make up for ever hd concealer
Make up for ever moulan rouge lipstick

* Bath & Body *

Lush Skin Nanny moisterizer
Lush ultra bland
Bert's Bees peppermint and rosemary shower gel
Bert's Bees peach & willowbark facial scrub
Bert's Bees Milk and she's butter body wash
Say yes to cucumbers shampoo & conditioner
Say yes to tomatoes facial cleaner
Say yes to tomatoes facial scrub


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Psyche Minerals Valentine's Day Collection is LIVE!

My Valentine's collection, Candy Hearts, is now up on Etsy. I'll have a sale starting January 14th, and it'll run till February 14th. I haven't figured out exactly what type of sale or promotion I'll have going on yet so we will see. Check out Etsy.com/shop/guitarplayingpoet to see Candy Hearts. This collection disappears after Valentine's day.

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Things to come

Things that are currently in the works right now aarree....

- Valentines Day giveaway
- Valentines Day sale @ Psyche Minerals
- Launch of my Monster Rancher collection
- Additional mineral shadows added to my star trek and dragon monster warrior collections
- dupes of Urban Decay's Naked pallet will soon be in the works

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Beauty Crazed in Canada has a MUFE giveaway!

Beauty Crazed has a $400 giveaway of Make Up For Ever! Check out http://tinyurl.com/27xt4mv to enter! There are a total of three ways to enter so what are you waiting for?!?

;)



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Psyche Minerals got it's first review!

Today a review of Psyche Minerals was published on phyrra.net

So take a look! I think it is a wonderfully done review by someone who has my upmost respect for her honesty. She's very helpful also in ways to change for the positive.


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Urban Decay Pallet... the plans I have

I found out through Twitter that the Urban Decay's Naked pallet was in stock at Sephora.com. I managed to get one not because I was interested in it, but because I'd love to make affordable mineral dupes for each of the colors. I bought Too Faced Glitter Glue which to my understanding it similar to Fyrinna's Pixie Epoxy. I'll have a review of that after I do some detective work.


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25% off of Psyche Minerals ends @ midnight tonight

Don't forget! 25% off at Psyche Minerals ends tonight @ Midnight! So take advantage of this wonderful sale. If you'd like full sizes just message me!

www.Etsy.com/shop/guitarplayingpoet

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Sephora Haul

Today I was pursuing Sephora.com and decided to finally use my gift card. I purchased...

Korres Primer Duo (Which has their original, and anti aging primer in smaller sizes.)

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 in Lemon & Chamomile

Korres Ginger & Vitamins Foundation SPF 10 in LF3

Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 25 Mineral Veil

3 Free Samples of...

Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfum

Phyto Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Shampoo

Prada L'Eau Ambree Eau de Parfum

Since it's my birthday week I was able to get my sephora gift which will probably be part of my next giveaway since I have sensitive skin.

Happy Birthday - Philosophy Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

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I was looking for a foundation and primer that would be good for my sensitive skin. So I guess in turn I was looking for something with more natural ingredients. The primer has no silicone, and the foundation is water-based. S0 we shall see if they are to my liking! I normally go for medium to full coverage even though I don't have many breakouts just because I like an even coverage. I normally can't find this in the light to medium coverage foundations without putting a powder over it. With a powder I kind of look cakey. . ew. .

Have you used any of these before? If so I'd love to hear from you!!



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25% off of Psyche Minerals tomorrow only!

Don't forget tomorrow using coupon happybday25 you'll receive 25% off of anything in my Etsy shop, Psyche Minerals.

It's tomorrow only so stock up on you favorite colors! If you'd like full sizes just message me, and I'll set up a custom listing for you!



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speaking of giveaways..

I was just curious... what type of items would you guys like to see in future giveaways? You don't have to be brand specific I'm just curious about the type of makeup like liner, mascara, bath products, shadows.. etc..

Comment and let me know!

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giveaway winner!

I used random.org today to figure out the winner of my giveaway.



#1 would be Phyrra; congratulations!

Your items will be sent out to you on Monday!


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