2 posts tagged “egmineral”

 

 

My latest haul

Photographed on the tissue paper that they courteously wrap each order that I've received in and as if that weren't enough they place everything in a cute bag.

 

My latest haul that include a total of 2 items for me.  (1 full foundation and 1 blush) A  foundation in Oprah and a blush in Caribbean Queen Deep.  I recently vacationed in Curacao and have tanned so I definitely need a darker foundation.  

We also grabbed (for her) 4 foundation samples (Ingrid is her match) 2 blushers in Red Rock and Merlot. 

She also got:

Sakura Jima eye liner cream

Ponce de Leon Lip Pot cream

and 6 eye shadows. Midnight in Cape Verde, Tailtrace, The Channel, Spice Island, Montezuma's Treaure, Finnish Waters.

We also picked up a few lip colors.

 

Forbidden City, St Croix, Iceland Blush, New Zealand Sun, Pause, Step Back, Manhattan, Bel Aire 

 

I also bought her a few facial soaps that I love:

 

                                                   I ordered another Rhassoul & Moroccan Clay bar for myself and a Green Tea & Shea Butter Bar for her.  She wanted the Green Tea and Shea Butter bar but when they arrived she wanted both!   

Total Haul

 

So after ordering over 100 eye shadows and with my next delivery I'll be at 25 blushes I would like to review Earthen Glow Minerals' Blushes, Eye Shadows, Glows, and other things that I think are must tries not only for their quality but also for their value pricing.

 

Here's a review from a makeup artist who agrees with some of EGM's eye shadows and blushes being MAC dupes.  She loves them and their blushes too.

 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hozL7Yc0KnI&feature=channel

 

If you've ever used and loved MAC eye

 shadows and blushes then you'll find that many many of EGM's eye shadows and blushes are equivalent to MAC's in color, performance, and pigmentation depth!  I've noticed this with at least 10 of my eye shadows and probably more and at least 8 blushes.  They also have several NARS dupes but in my opinion with Earthen Glow MInerals' prices and personalized excellent customer service, as well as the natural content of their products they are definitely more than a must try for the bargain hunter but also a must try for anyone wanting premium quality, value priced, natural based cosmetics, skincare, or soap and bath and body. 

Not to belabor the point but....Their eye shadows are totally long lasting and pigmented to the max. Many of the colors are MAC dupes and so are many of the blush and glow colors. I can't tell the difference in performance of them either.

 

The eye shadow primer base is excellent! I like the gel/cream liner personally - it isn't gel at all but a cream and I like it because it doesn't smudge but you do need two coats for a dark black look. Also, if you want the texture and deep color of mac fluidline or l'oreal this isn't it but it is a really nice natural cream liner with good color that doesn't smudge and uses all natural ingredients, few of them, and is non irritating to the eyes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's a tutorial using the eye shadow base.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4ZrFGuQrZU&feature=channel

 

I've read many reviews on the lipglosses and thankfull I've bought some from every line that they carry.  They carry over 50 probably close to 100.  I will say that my favorites are the lip pots - they are like lipsticks in a pot!  Very nice, long lasting and serious pigment and pop! I love Ponce de Leon which is a rich warm red. The mini lip wands are 2 varieties.  One is a glaze and these are very very flavored and light in texture.  Personally I love them and so has every young woman/girl that I've given them to.  I think that they may appeal more to a younger group but me being somewhere out there age wise - I will say that I found them ok just not quite pigmented enough for my tastes.  I do love applying ST Croix over lip liner or Bay Area lip pot!  Really beautiful duo!

 

 

Next is the mini lip wands which I hope they create more of these because I have all 5 and absolutely love love love them.  These really remind me of MAC's lip glass.  The colors and texture are great and last long and look beautiful.  I like how the prism/glitter looks on my lips so this works for me but if you want super smooth and sheer then in this line Lily or Cambridge may be where you'd like to look.

 

 

Their large lip wands are awesome and I hate that they are discontinuing online sales of these once sold out they will be available only through distributors and catalogue.  These were and are the first lip glosses made by a company other than BE that actually delivered variety in finish, color, and packed a powerful punch while doing so.  Peachtree, Pismo Beach, North Shore Drive and the list goes on all are my favorites so I'm buying several before they sell out online.  If you love vibrant color and gloss with shimmer go for North Shore Drive, Twin Cities - you won't be disappointed.

 

 

The lip brush tubes are my second favorite.  These babies are super liquid lipsticks that deliver long lasting super color easily and I love them.  Favorite - Manhattan - red and Cascades - wine.  Gorgeous!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lip sqeezies- excellent!!!!  Color - rich.  Coverage - long lasting.  Texture - smooth.