02.22.13 - Urban Decay (OZ): Glinda Palette

I don't know what it is about Urban Decay. Most of the time, whenever they come out with something new, I really want it. Most of the time ^_^; It could also be because they were my first high-end brand. 

I'm pretty sure everyone has seen these palettes already, but I already did swatches for them so TAA DAA! When they first came out with this, I was honestly very hesitant to get it. Usually, I'd just snatch it up right away. [Btw, I liked the Glinda palette more than the Theodora one. My friend pointed out that it was probably because my name's in the Glinda palette (My name is Linda, if you didn't know already ;P)] Well, I decided to wait...

Then my tax return arrived *dances* and this was the first thing I purchased. Yay! 

12.09.12 - Urban Decay NAKED BASICS

When I heard that Urban Decay was coming out with a smaller all-matte palette, I was all for it! That was awhile ago. I saw a sneak peak that someone posted on twitter and was wondering when it was going to come out. Lo and behold! A few weeks ago, they announced the Naked Basics palette. 

So I used the money I working on Black Friday and waited impatiently to get notified that it was on the website so I could buy it. I got the email notification while I was at work (lucky me, I can use my phone at work) and I tried to purchase it... It kept saying it was out of stock! I was so sad. One of my co-workers wanted to buy it too so she wanted to see if I could get it so SHE could get one also. (She can't have her phone on her... I'm in a higher position she is and am constantly contacted by the managers so... that's the only reason why I could have my phone. <--totally off topic ;P)

I was sad because it's being sold on the site first then you have to wait around February or something (I forgot) for it to show up in UlTA or Sephora... :/ But I was impatient and wanted it! Lol -_-;

Alas, I think the truth was they sent out the emails too early because when I got home, I was able to order it O_O;;; 

Anyway, that was my story LOL, here's the actual product >__>;

*halo sounds* Lol! Anyway, this is the packaging. If you know what the Vice Palette 's packaging was like...the NAKED BASICS has the same texture. It's quite sturdy so you can toss it in your bag and I did have it in my bag when I got it and it hasn't shattered.

10.03.12 - Urban Decay VICE PALETTE Swatches

Quick swatches on Urban Decay Vice Palette

 This is what the packaging looks like...

07.10.12 - INDIE DUPE: Urban Decay's Asphyxia

Urban Decay's Asphyxia

Out of all of my makeup, this color and company was the first "high-end" product that I had EVER purchased. It was also my first duochrome shade before, let alone even know what it was :P 

[Please excuse the label that's peeking out beneath the pan >_< ]

The one I have is of their previous formulation (before they changed over) and obviously depotted. Anyway, Urban Decay describes this shade as a hyacinth with a blue shift.

You may purchase this at any location, including online, that sells Urban Decay Cosmetics. I, personally, bought this at Sephora for $18. [My first time going there! :P]

[NOTE: All phontos were taken under an OTT-LITE and swatched over TFSI]

I wanted to use my OTT-LITE when I took these photos because you can see the shifts and shimmers easily. As you can see in this photo of Asphyxia there is a strong blue duochrome within that lilac-y shade.  

According to Urban Decay, it's a duotone [yes, we know :P] and a shimmer. 

 Personally, I don't believe it's a shimmer at all. It doesn't look shimmery, it feels like a satin-finish. Then again, I don't have the new formulation of it. Who knows what it's like now ^_^;;

I have found a few INDIE dupes (as close as I can get to them) for this shade, so here we go! 

 Black Rose Minerals in Ultraviolence

 Here's what Ultraviolence looks like in the jar...

1/8 tsp: $1

1/4 tsp: $2.50

Full Size: $6.00

According to Black Rose Minerals, Ultraviolence is an iridescent lavender in a pearly white base

 L-R: Asphyxia & Ultraviolence

Oh darn. It kind of looked like it in the jar. While Asphyxia has that strong duochrome, Ultraviolence has soft blue shimmers sprinkled throughout that soft shimmery lavender shade. 

 Femme Fatale Cosmetic's Astral Recall

Astral Recall in the jar. Look at all those gorgeous shimmers! ♥

Sample Size: $1.10 AUD

Mini Size w/o Sifter: $3.00 AUD

Mini Size w/ Sifter: $3.10 AUD

Full Size: $5.75 AUD

According to their site: Astral Recall is a soft Puce pink (pale pink with somewhat grey undertones), Astral Recall has a stunning scattering of pink and blue sparks.

 L-R: Asphyxia & Astral Recall

The photo that shows it straight on looks very close, but when I angled it... the base color is very different. Astral Recall also has a ton of blue, copper, and pink shimmer that is very visible.

Virus Insanity 's Smoked Lilac 

 Smoked Lilac in the jar

I'm wondering if this was a limited edition color or something because I can't find it on the site. 

 L-R: Asphyxia & Smoked Lilac

Smoked Lilac is definitely more shimmery and has a sort of metallic sheen to it. There's also no hint of a blue duochrome but full of blue shimmers.

Fyrinnae's Herbivore 

 Herbivore in the jar.

Full Size: $5.90

1/3 tsp: $2.00

Fyrinnae states that Herbivore is a Soft, satiny lavender with a light green highlight

 L-R: Asphyxia & Herbivore

The base for both shades seem a quite similar except Asphyxia has more of a pink tone. Herbivore doesn't even have a blue duochrome but has a slight green sheen and shimmers.

innocent+twisted alchemy's Needs More Lace

 Needs More Lace

Full Size: $6.00

Clamshell: $2.00

i+t is my own company and when I made this shade, I never intended it to be an Asphyxia dupe. Needs More Lace is a medium purple with a blue duochrome and has aqua sparkles. 

 L-R: Asphyxia & Needs More Lace

Needs More Lace has almost the same texture as Asphyxia but has the aqua shimmers in it. The blue duochrome is there but it's softer than Asphyxia's strong duochrome. The base color in Needs More Lace is a little deeper. 

Honestly, I think the closest INDIE dupes for Asphyxia is Fyrinnae's Herbivore and innocent+twisted's Needs More Lace. While Herbivore has the green shimmer in it, the shimmer and the base color make it almost seem like a blue sheen. As for innocent+twisted's Need More Lace; the textures are almost the same. The base color is slightly different and the duochrome isn't as strong as Asphyxia's. 

I hope you liked this round of INDIE DUPES, I shall post more in the future :)

04.08.12 - NARS Lhasa

My first review in this format will be a taupe. Why a taupe? Because I LOVE TAUPES! Lol! Anyway, this is going to be about NARS's Lhasa. First of all,  how do you even pronounce it? O_o; Is it like "Lah-sa?" or "Laha-sa?"