Shiro Cosmetics’ Ocarina / Shiro Cosmetics’ Moosh

NOTE: In 2012, this color was renamed “Moosh.” The former shade “Moosh” was discontinued.

Shiro Cosmetics’ Ocktorok

Shiro Cosmetics’ Moosh

NOTE: This color was discontinued in 2012. If you're looking for the current color “Moosh” from the Legends collection, <a href=”/such/obsessive/addictions/shiro_cosmetics_ocarina/”>try here</a> (former name: Ocarina).

Shiro Cosmetics’ Link / Shiro Cosmetics’ Hero of Ages

Link and Ocktorok are the two near-matte shades in this collection. They're not true mattes, more like “low-sheen” or “satin” finishes compared to the shimmer that many other Shiro colors have. Link is a mediumdeep emerald, dark enough to be used as a liner shade but bright enough that it...

Shiro Cosmetics’ Hearts

A wonderful rich bright red! The site warns that while this color is vegan, it contains D&C red 40, and thus may stain skin - so using a base with this color would be a good idea.

Shiro Cosmetics’ Legends review: part deux

About half of the colors in this collection reminded me strongly of the now-departed Rocks! Sonic Eyes collection. Part of that is the brilliance of some of these colors, part is the sparkle-factor. (Part also could just be that I’m in mourning for that collection, even though I managed...

Dance Monkey Mondays

In October 2010, I announced that I was letting visitors dictate my color combinations for Mondays. Just choose up to three colors (one-year-eyecolor-challenge listing, photo gallery), list them in the comments here, and I'll wear that combination the next Monday. This may become a regular feature, so look through my collection...

Shiro Cosmetics’ Legends collection

Names all based on the Legend of Zelda game, which I’ve never actually played…but I’m on the fringes of videogame-geek circles so I know who Link is and why one color name is Ocarina.

News, Thoughts, Upcoming Giveaways

More Sephora-y Goodness (or, They've Swallowed My Soul) I did it, kids. I placed another Sephora F&F order. Yesterday I pulled the trigger on Benefit Cosmetics' Femme Metal kit, and another professional-size tube of UDPP. I know. I'm weak. But...20% off, and free shipping (because the order topped $50, even...

BareMinerals’ Buxom City Slickers kit

Similar to last year’s Buxom Babes About Town, this kit had four lip polishes paired with four lip sticks - and four were completely new. If Sephora follows last year’s pattern, the two lip sticks will be available in fullsize in the first half of 2011.