They did when I ordered from them last week. I ordered stuff for my mother's birthday and she got everything just a few days later! I then used the extra few $$ sitting in my Paypal account to justify a large Shiro order...
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Thanks! I LOVE the Aromaleigh shadows I picked up before and definitely want more. So many good choices and what an awesome prize!Ok, Im going to rave a bit on Aromaleigh for a second. (I have already loved the colors I have tried, but this experience should be shared)
So last week I was lucky enough to win a weekly give away on Facebook. My prize was 4 eyeshadows of my choice (Autism Awareness colors excluded) and I have been dying to try her Dryades collection so I picked 4 colors from there. She shipped my prize out the next day and with a very friendly email as well. This was Monday of this week. On Thursday of this week, 3 days later, my package arrived!
Not only did she give me the eyeshadows requested but she also included FOUR more samples from the Dryades collection! Out of a 10 color collection, I got 8 for 100% free. I have been beyond ecstatic over her generosity and as I expected, I LOVE these colors.
I've only tried 2 of the colors but from what I have noticed they have a very matte base with a duochrome shift. They aren't glitter bombs but they do have glitter, they don't really shimmer, but are subtle earthy colors. I like this tons. They are "different" than what I am use too. She suggests using a cream based primer under them to get the duochrome effect vs a glitter glue/foiling epoxy, etc and I find this very very accurate. I have been putting them over NYX milk crayons and they react perfectly to this base. However, they are REALLY hard to photograph because they look like something totally (almost entirely) different in various lights. The photos on her site do the best job at capturing the 'in person" duochrome shift colors. I did my best though. These were swatched over a cream primer.
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From top to bottom (and then left to right) *I hope that's not too confusing since there is some overlap on the close ups, just comment if you aren't sure which one is which*.:
Othreis
Kraneia
Pitys
Kyllene
Dryope
Ekho
Hesperides
Daphnis
*see what I mean about looking like a 100% different color in different lighting! These are really quite unique!
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meaganola
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Ugh, so much this. If the word "white" appears anywhere in the description, it immediately gets crossed off my list. White musk, white sandalwood, white grapefruit, white wine, white florals, etc. I'll sometimes accidentally try something with "white" in the description and find out it's okay (BPAL Boo falls in this group), but, as a rule, anything with that word translates to STABBITY PAIN.
In the BPAL word, my color seems to be red. Red musk and red sandalwood are *fantastic*, and I'm always surprised at how many compliments I get from things that contain red wine. Red berries in mainstream fragrance also translate as instaheadache, but depending on *what* the berries are and what other notes are in there, they're usually okay in BPAL. Red currant can go all gummy bear on me, and Eat Me was nausea-inducing for a while (thanks, _Cloverfield_), but now it seems to be wonderful again, at least in the fall. Cool weather, hurry up and come back!
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You taught me that "white" is the smell that gives me migraines. I see "white" in a smell and I'm like "No way. Going away forever." I'm also pretty aware that super sweet sugary scents can trigger my migraines too.. I like "earthy" smells and vanillas. I also love man smell hahaha.
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Not sure if this has been mentioned before - but Solstice Scents is releasing their Autumn Collection Part 1 at 6pm EST today.
http://solsticescents.forumotion.com/t632-autumn-collection-part-1-saturday-9-13-at-6-pm-est#4290
http://solsticescents.forumotion.com/t632-autumn-collection-part-1-saturday-9-13-at-6-pm-est#4290
They haven't yet, but hopefully they do!
My OTM and my GDE Freebie Wednesday order both came today!! Everything looks perfect and I'm so excited to play with it. I got sample jars of the Halo collection and it came with a little booklet. For my freebies, I got a pressed shadow of Bruised! and samples of Buried Alive and Murder Street from the Halloween collection. Pretty awesome.
Also, got my BPAL order today. 11 imps total! The free samples I got with that order were Velvet and Paris.
Soooooooo I woke up to a pleasant mini-haul today, in the form of shipments from Rainbow Honey, One Hand Washes The Other, Alkemia, Glamour Doll Eyes OTM, and Beauty Box 5 which really doesn't count here because it's not indie and it kind of sucks. I may be long-winded here but I haven't yet mastered the art of spoiler-ing--please bear with me!
Rainbow Honey mystery box: this never disappoints! I got three great polishes (Snowberries, a rich cranberry full of pink and silvery sparklies; Salacia, a deep turquoise chock full of glittery goodness; and Asteroid B, midnight blue and packed with sweet little stars) and soap, lotion and body balm stick scented with Pomme Rouge, which smells just like a fresh, tart apple. The polishes will be perfect for my participation in a nail polish remover survey, because I'll want to test it on glitter polish too.
One Hand Washes The Other: I'm really glad all I ordered were a couple of perfume samples, because the stuff I paid for didn't really work well on me. Or rather, one wasn't quite what I expected, the other REALLY doesn't dance well with my chemistry. Venom was described as having Spite as an ingredient so I expected something much more aggressive and deeper. It turns out more subtle and musky on me; I don't hate it but the muskiness of it will screw with my husband's allergies. Coven...no. In the name of all that's holy, no. It reminds me of some wax tarts I received in a Sampler Village box, that were supposed to smell like cinnamon buns but were more reminiscent of bad dollar-store potpourri. It did not sit right on my skin at all, but for people who like a certain type of candle-store scent it may work. However, I will not write off this shop--first, although they said their TAT was something like three to four weeks, I had the order inside seven days; second, it turns out they sent a winner in the form of an unsolicited sample called Drama, which is quite nice and does a great job balancing spicy and sweet. I'll order a sample of the oil; they sent a tiny bit of solid perfume in a clamshell, and now I want to see how it works as an oil before I commit to a full size. I suspect it will hang on longer; solids are convenient but a lot of times they don't last as long on me.
Alkemia: I will slap myself in the mouth if I don't get more from these folks! I bought Ardorem 21 purely on blind faith, based on its mainly spicy ingredients, and it did not disappoint! It is deep and rich without being in-your-face obnoxious, and wore for hours. I requested also Burning Roses and Antares samples, and I was impressed enough that they will be among my next full-size purchases ($12 for one bottle or three for $30.) Burning Roses is rose mixed with incense notes, resulting in a blend that is not obnoxiously floral and has an underlying note of smoke and spice. Antares is fresh and bracing; I don't know if it's geared for men, but I figure if you like CK One you'll like Antares. It has some juniper and chypre notes over an aqua accord that I really find appealing. The labeling on the full size bottles reminds me of the oils sold at a long-defunct magical-goods shop, so there is a nostalgia factor for me there too.
GDE: well, who can gripe about this? I got a lovely little pouch with this month's shade Never Be Royals, which is a pale ice-blue with gold and pink sparklies, also a thing of Glitter Fix and a Glitter Tube called Unicorn Tears. It's very pretty, but I don't know how to use it! I get the impression just from various indie sites and blogs and such that there isn't exactly the stuff in it that makes it really grip the skin, and then I read that it's not safe for cosmetic use in the United States??? Apparently American skin is of some kind of different construction. I'm being facetious here, but I do want to know how best to use the Glitter Tube without coming out looking like a disco ball.
Now for that Hello Waffle order I'm still waiting on...
Rainbow Honey mystery box: this never disappoints! I got three great polishes (Snowberries, a rich cranberry full of pink and silvery sparklies; Salacia, a deep turquoise chock full of glittery goodness; and Asteroid B, midnight blue and packed with sweet little stars) and soap, lotion and body balm stick scented with Pomme Rouge, which smells just like a fresh, tart apple. The polishes will be perfect for my participation in a nail polish remover survey, because I'll want to test it on glitter polish too.
One Hand Washes The Other: I'm really glad all I ordered were a couple of perfume samples, because the stuff I paid for didn't really work well on me. Or rather, one wasn't quite what I expected, the other REALLY doesn't dance well with my chemistry. Venom was described as having Spite as an ingredient so I expected something much more aggressive and deeper. It turns out more subtle and musky on me; I don't hate it but the muskiness of it will screw with my husband's allergies. Coven...no. In the name of all that's holy, no. It reminds me of some wax tarts I received in a Sampler Village box, that were supposed to smell like cinnamon buns but were more reminiscent of bad dollar-store potpourri. It did not sit right on my skin at all, but for people who like a certain type of candle-store scent it may work. However, I will not write off this shop--first, although they said their TAT was something like three to four weeks, I had the order inside seven days; second, it turns out they sent a winner in the form of an unsolicited sample called Drama, which is quite nice and does a great job balancing spicy and sweet. I'll order a sample of the oil; they sent a tiny bit of solid perfume in a clamshell, and now I want to see how it works as an oil before I commit to a full size. I suspect it will hang on longer; solids are convenient but a lot of times they don't last as long on me.
Alkemia: I will slap myself in the mouth if I don't get more from these folks! I bought Ardorem 21 purely on blind faith, based on its mainly spicy ingredients, and it did not disappoint! It is deep and rich without being in-your-face obnoxious, and wore for hours. I requested also Burning Roses and Antares samples, and I was impressed enough that they will be among my next full-size purchases ($12 for one bottle or three for $30.) Burning Roses is rose mixed with incense notes, resulting in a blend that is not obnoxiously floral and has an underlying note of smoke and spice. Antares is fresh and bracing; I don't know if it's geared for men, but I figure if you like CK One you'll like Antares. It has some juniper and chypre notes over an aqua accord that I really find appealing. The labeling on the full size bottles reminds me of the oils sold at a long-defunct magical-goods shop, so there is a nostalgia factor for me there too.
GDE: well, who can gripe about this? I got a lovely little pouch with this month's shade Never Be Royals, which is a pale ice-blue with gold and pink sparklies, also a thing of Glitter Fix and a Glitter Tube called Unicorn Tears. It's very pretty, but I don't know how to use it! I get the impression just from various indie sites and blogs and such that there isn't exactly the stuff in it that makes it really grip the skin, and then I read that it's not safe for cosmetic use in the United States??? Apparently American skin is of some kind of different construction. I'm being facetious here, but I do want to know how best to use the Glitter Tube without coming out looking like a disco ball.
Now for that Hello Waffle order I'm still waiting on...
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my pure fusion from etsy came the other day - I had ordered the frost bite kit which has 2 colors
midnight - a wonderful shimmer charcoal grey
lagoon - a deep teal shimmer
I also bought her vegan eye primer because that stuff is great
She sent me that plus a mini of a sheer shimmer lipgloss
I like that she is now printing up cards that show the eye look with her kits and instructions. That is pretty good
midnight - a wonderful shimmer charcoal grey
lagoon - a deep teal shimmer
I also bought her vegan eye primer because that stuff is great
She sent me that plus a mini of a sheer shimmer lipgloss
I like that she is now printing up cards that show the eye look with her kits and instructions. That is pretty good
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@@Bflopolska I think the cosmetic glitter issue has less to do with skin than it has to do with eyes (larger particles are more of a risk of rubbing/eroding the cornea, and the particle edges have to be smooth enough to be safe). But since it's approved in the EU, it should technically be okay - the FDA probably hasn't approved it yet because it doesn't have time/there are other things for them to worry about. Or at least I hope that's why they haven't addressed it yet...
The FDA takes forever to approve new stuff. There FDA has been putting off approving new sunscreen ingredients for over a decade, and as a result sunblock in the EU is far more effective. If it's fine in the EU, I feel perfectly safe using it.
I find the labeling on things weird as hell sometimes. "This product is known to cause cancer in the state of California," for instance, seen on a packet of crystal beads in a craft store. I'm in New York so I'm safe, right???
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Oops sorry I'm so late to reply, but thanks for the heads up! I passed on them anyway. Well, for right now, at least. I think I'll continue to wait, which is perfectly fine with my wallet. Haha!I have seen a few unfavorable reviews of the palette and pressed shadows, I would check those out before deciding! I know I personally would rather stick to the loose pigments, as some of the palette shades were very chalky.
ETA: Well ok they weren't unfavorable reviews, but some of the shadows looked way too chalky for my taste. Just wanted to give a heads up!/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
That said I did place my first indie order with Shiro and received the shipping info today. Can't wait to try it all, but oh goodness, not another thing to love!
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Regarding sunscreen, though - the EU sees it as a cosmetic product while the FDA sees it as an OTC (over-the-counter) drug (and I agree with the FDA on this). And the manufacturers of the sunscreen products (since it's considered a cosmetic product) don't have to do clinical trials or prove that the product is safe before it gets to market - which I personally find kind of sketchy. But I agree that the FDA moves way too slowly (but I also understand that they have more important drugs to worry about - the US simply has more innovation in the pharmaceutical department than the rest of the world).
ETA: everything is corporate driven, though - whether its the EU FDA or the US FDA (I think the US is one of the few (if not the only) countries that allows direct pharmaceutical-advertising).
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Got my GDE OTM today too & I love it. Have you guys tried the "Never Be Royals" yet? I thought it would be a silvery blue on me, but it has a pretty cool orange tint in certain lighting. Duochrome awesomeness. I was NOT expecting orange when I opened that jar & saw blue.
I'm finding that body chemistry works with makeup just as much as with perfumes. I have the most bizarre body chemistry. Red lipsticks are never ever red on me. . . they always go pink. And then I have a hard time with certain eye shadows as well. Purples have always turned pink on me too which is really bizarre. I think that's why I love GDE Burlesque so much. . . it actually stays purple on me. Boardwalk is one of my favorite colors, but it's as fuchsia as fuchsia can be NOT glittery purple like it appears in it's jar. Greens always turn blue so I'm still searching for an ultimate GREEN eye pigment (olive) that doesn't go teal blue. It's so bizarre how that works. SO, maybe your "Never Be Royals" really is a silvery blue, but for me, it's a pretty orange. I'm special. ;-) ha ha ha.
I'm finding that body chemistry works with makeup just as much as with perfumes. I have the most bizarre body chemistry. Red lipsticks are never ever red on me. . . they always go pink. And then I have a hard time with certain eye shadows as well. Purples have always turned pink on me too which is really bizarre. I think that's why I love GDE Burlesque so much. . . it actually stays purple on me. Boardwalk is one of my favorite colors, but it's as fuchsia as fuchsia can be NOT glittery purple like it appears in it's jar. Greens always turn blue so I'm still searching for an ultimate GREEN eye pigment (olive) that doesn't go teal blue.
It's so bizarre how that works. SO, maybe your "Never Be Royals" really is a silvery blue, but for me, it's a pretty orange. I'm special. ;-) ha ha ha.
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Hmm... should I get body butters from Haus of Gloi, Alchemic Muse, or Solstice Scents? Decisions, decisions... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Yes.Hmm... should I get body butters from Haus of Gloi, Alchemic Muse, or Solstice Scents? Decisions, decisions...
Oh...did you mean exclusive or? :smiletongue:
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A note on the glitter in the GDE OTM: Use the Glitter Fix you also received in that bag! The Fix is specifically intended for this purpose. You may need a primer under the Fix because it doesn't work well in its own if you have oily lids.
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Ohh no. That means I must have a full size!! Based off the notes I knew it wasn't something I'd wear out, but something to put on at night to relax. I could wait untill I get the oil to make sure I'll like it or I'll just order it blindly because I just know I need it.
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Also my aromaleigh order came today. I was surprised because tracking never updated. I ordered the Brilliant Deductions collection and she threw in 4 free samples. I love indies who include little hand written thank you notes. It makes me happy to support these companies.
And oh yeah. Star Crushed came in yesterday. The envelope contained my shadow and blush samples in a plastic bag that had a few specks of confetti thrown in. There was a note attached thanking me for coming back (I'd bought something two or three years ago) and that was it. No apology for the delay in getting the order filled, no nice little extras. The colors are decent, but not innovative; appropriate for a day at the office or going to visit my mother-in-law (if I ever really felt like not doing something to piss off the old harpy) but ho-hum at best for a night out with Louie or my girl friends. The sample sizes were good for samples and that is about it. I'm still kind of miffed over not receiving a response to the inquiry about the package tracking and the TAT ending up twice as long as stated.
