BareMinerals’ Thank You, You’re So Sweet kit

All of these colors have been released before. Most of them were limited-edition, though, so if you wanted to get them before but missed your chance, this was an excellent opportunity to pick them up. Even though they’re minis, the price is decent - provided you didn’t have...

Sugarpill’s Clickbait

As soon as pictures of this shade showed up, I knew I wanted it. Dusty or jeweltone greens look best on me. This was a softened, not-quite dusty green with a very faint silver highlight, so it very nicely complements blue-grey eyes. If you're looking for a vivid green, this...

Scaredy Cat Cosmetics’ Bear Necessities

A basic brown, a little softened, and leans warm. It looks almost like a softened metallic gold when applied dry. Not my favorite brown, but I can see myself reaching for this when I want a faded gold-brown accent.

My Pretty Zombie’s Black Eye

Applied dry, it almost looks like dried blood - or the red parts of a bruise. So, yep, the color name fits. Foiled, the red softens a little and moves a bit out of brown-red into faded burgundy. The shimmer is scattered, so it's not going to give you lots...

BareMinerals’ Daydreamer kit

I can't find hard data on the price, but based on its release date and general makeup I'm going to peg its price close to other similar-sized kits from QVC. (If anyone does find hard data, you'll let me know if I'm wrong. Right?)

Cherry Culture’s Jumbo Shadow Liner in Standout

Stila’s Waterproof Smudge Stick in Deep Fuchsia

You wouldn't think a fuchsia-pink eyeliner would work. Well…if you have very ruddy coloring, it may look odd. And if you're exceedingly pale, it could look a little unnerving. But if you have greyed blue or hazel eyes, it actually works fairly well. It complements the eye color very...

Beauty from the Earth’s Cyclone

Mostly brown, but with distinctly lavender undertones. The color payoff is nice and solid. This makes a great softer “smoky-eye” shade. It also makes an interesting brow color. (Don't believe me? If you have light-colored brows and cool coloring, give it a shot!)

Meow Cosmetics’ What’s New Pussycat blush

This is definitely a cool rose-pink, but there's almost an iridescence to it. It acts almost like a glow powder. Great for fair- to light-toned skin, or deeper skintones when you want the soft iridescence rather than any blush coloring.

Meow Cosmetics’ Paraskevidekatriaphobia