Quickie post! I should be getting ready for work, but my Glamour Doll Eyes order just came in. This was my first time ordering from them & so I wanted to post my thoughts and swatches!
All shadows come in a 5g jar. On the website, you have the option of choosing a sifter, however, you'll receive less product. Here's a comparison of the full jar size versus the sample size.
Full sized jars from the regular line are $6.00 a piece. Sample sizes are $2.50 in a jar, or $1.25 in a sample baggie.
I also purchased four glitter samples. Full sizes are $4.00, sample jars are $1.75 & sample baggies are $1.00
All are patted dry over NYX jumbo eye pencil in milk!
In natural "blizzard light" because we are getting a massive dump of snow ;D
Sorry I didn't label the photos, but I am a little short on time. Colours are;
Top row, left to right:
Cloud Coverage, Electric Lemonade, FrankenGlamour, Shamrock, Immature, Radioactive
Bottom row, left to right:
Trend Setter, Jealousy, Backstabber, Aqua Foil, Martini Olive, Lovers Lane
Glitters were patted over LA Splash eyeshadow sealer
Left to right: Techno, Cashed Out, Rave, Fierce
I didn't realize how many greens I purchased until my order came in. Generally, whenever I want to try a new makeup brand, I always order their most popular green colour. Glamour Doll Eyes has a huge selection, so finding just one to try was difficult. Their product is made from earth minerals & I'm not sure if this is just repackaged mica with an added base. But even if it is, it's a good price & you have a huge selection. Considering how many companies repackage (BTW, I'm not claiming that GDE does repackage, this is just my observation.) and resell for 300% more than what the product is worth, less than $2 a sample isn't bad at all.
All the colours I received applied well for the swatches. I just use a q-tip, dab it in colour & pat it on top of whatever base I'm using. These colours are soft & fluffy, but still maintain a great deal of vibrancy. Their matte colours are for sure worth checking out, especially Radioactive; it's so intense! The colour I liked the least was Lover's Lane. I was hoping for a more ruby red, as opposed to a golden toned red which I just simply cannot pull off :P Electric Lemonade seems to be their best seller & I can see why; it's crazy bright, but not over the top. Martini Olive is quite possibly my favourite; it's a nearly black dark green matte shade which I know I will definitely be using very soon.
The glitters I absolutely love! They are intense & full of so much colour. I would absolutely suggest using these wet over a sticky or coloured base. I will definitely be purchasing more of these bad boys.
The glitters I absolutely love! They are intense & full of so much colour. I would absolutely suggest using these wet over a sticky or coloured base. I will definitely be purchasing more of these bad boys.
Sorry this is pretty short! I really wanted to get these posted before I venture off in the blizzard for work :P Stay warm & stay safe, everyone!
[All products listed in this review were purchased by me & were not sent for consideration. This review is my honest opinion, for which I am not being paid for]
[All products listed in this review were purchased by me & were not sent for consideration. This review is my honest opinion, for which I am not being paid for]
