♕ Part of my World ~ Sugarpill Cosmetics Eyeshadows ♕

Before leaving for makeup school, I got one of the most amazing present ever: twelve Sugarpill eyeshadows. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been admiring their eyeshadows for ages: they have amazing feedbacks, their price point is good (especially since the pans are so big) and they really look simply stunning. So you can imagine my excitement when I got them! *_* I’ve been playing with them for a while, so this is not going to be just a plain haul post, because I'll be also including my first impressions about these shadows. 

I did a Sugarpill wishlist a while back - and realized that there wasn't even one single shade that I didn't want. For the first time, I liked the whole range - and this never happens. But of course, there were shades that I wanted more than others - so my wishlist ended up looking like a ranking XD I put my favourites on top - and almost all of them are included in the selection you're going to see today. These shadows were all purchased on BeautyBay - two shades were sold out (Dollipop and Love +), hopefully I'll managed to get them later this year along with a couple of Pro Palettes - which were also sold out. Bummer ç_ç This is why I had to find a temporary accomodation for all these shadows - I bought a Wycon magnetic palette (the biggest one they had) which, as you can see, can hold exactly 12 Sugarpill pan, no one more. It's practical but not extremely sturdy though, so I can't wait to buy either some Z Palettes or the Pro Palettes (preferably the latter, as they're made to specifically hold these pans).
I'm regretting not putting the black (Bulletproof) and white (Tako) eyeshadows higher in my to-buy-first list: when I realized that I didn't own any pure white eyeshadows it was too late. Regarding Bulletproof, I could use a more pigmented black. Needless to say, now they're on top of my to-buy-next list XD

Let's focus on this selection. Twelve beautiful shades, almost all matte. I know, this is so weird since I'm all about shimmer and glitters and sparkles. But my style has changing and is constantly evolving, so in the past two years I felt the need to include matte shades in my looks - at first, only for blending purposes... Because matte blendings are the best, fins down. Then, gradually, I realized I wanted to experiment with matte colours more and more... And that's why I had all matte eyeshadows on top of my list! The only reason I got one non matte shade is because everything else was either sold out (like Dollipop and Love +), or lower on my list (like Tako and Bulletproof). 

I'm going to talk about the quality right away: these eyeshadows are great in any way. First of all, each shade is very true-to-pan, even the palest. In my opinion, they are more like pressed pigment than pressed eyeshadows, so I don't press the brushes on the pan too much. Along with being really pigmentated, these shadows are so easy to blend - to the point that they almost do all the work on their own *_* They're silky, fall out can occur if you pick up too much powder on your brush - but honestly it doesn't happen to me. 

Buttercupcake: "The brightest bright matte yellow with awesome opaque coverage"

Sounds crazy, I know - but this is my very first yellow eyeshadow. Never had/used one before, and I've never felt the need to own one, to be honest - until recently.
Weirdly enough, this is one of my new favourites XD It's  a bright, pure yellow - the colour of the sun. 

Acidberry: "Finally! The perfect vibrant matte lime green you've been looking everywhere for"

This is another kind of shade I've never felt the need to own and/or use. Acid green, simply as that. And still, I've used it quite a bit recently - mostly as transition shade, but I plan to try it as main lid colour of course :D

Flamepoint: "Vibrant matte orange" 

Orange is my least favourite colour, along with brown and friends. But it was another big lack in my stash that I needed to fill. Must say, it's quite a fun colour to use - especially during Halloween (check my Bat Wing look out, I used Flamepoint as main shade - so you can see it in action!). 

Suburbia: "Flirty matte coral, doubles as a blush shade"

I'm tenderly in love with this shade! *_* It's a sweet, pinkish coral that looks beautiful both as eyeshadow and blush. Works wonderfully as transition shade, but also as main colour on the lid. 

Heart-Shaped Cookie: "Soft matte beige - the perfect blending shade"

I have to agree with this definition: this is a perfect blending/transition shade. Really soft and nude, helps a lot to achieve a smooth, ethereal blending. It's almost the colour of my own skin, which makes it perfect to perfect any blending without adding any more shade to it. Don't underestimate shades like this!

Frostine: "Frosty pastel lavender for the sweetest of angels. Doubles as an all-over highlight shade!"

This is the only no-matte shade of this selection - but since it's really gently frosted, you can barely tell that it's not matte. It's very subtle, I love using it to highlight my inner corners - and of course as main lid shade... You know I'm all about lilacs, lavenders and friends XD




Home Sweet Home: "Matte powder blue - retro chic!"

I've been looking for a Cinderella shade like this for years - seriously, years. I don't know why, but it's really hard to find baby blue shades like this one - especially in a matte finish.
It's great to blend any shades of blue, makes the blending so sophisticated and complete, if you get what I mean. It's now an irreplaceable shade for me, since I tend to do a lot of blue makeup looks.



Mochi: Matte mint seafoam.

Mint. 
Seafoam. 
Two words that always catch my attention in less than a second XD Could I miss this shade? No way! Iit was in my top three and I'm SO glad it wasn't sold out. It's so cute - like the others, it's a gorgeous transition shade but works wonderfully as the main lid shade (I do have a makeup look where I used it as such, I'll post it after Halloween - I'll put the link once it's up!). 

Kim Chi: "An intensely saturated electric teal with a silky smooth matte finish. Created by Kim Chi, Chicago-based drag queen and live-action anime character"

Would you be surprised if I tell you this shade was n° 1 in my wishlist? Guess not XD 

It's the very first Sugarpill eyeshadow that ever caught my attention, and the one that a lot of girls recommended me the most. 

Aaaand... I love it XD Deeply and unconditionally. 

Midori: Vibrant matte grass green.

When I think of emeralds, this is the exact shade that comes up in my mind. It's really bright and vibrant, beautiful if paired with Mochi and Kim Chi. This is definitely the greenest green I have in my stash - and since I was looking for a real emerald green, I've now accomplished this mission XD

2AM: "Matte purple"

Sugarpill has two shades of purple available: Poison Plum and 2AM. I put the latter higher in my wishlist because it looked different and warmer from the ones I already have. And it definitely is! A lovely shade of warm, bright purple - great for any kind of looks. I think I'll eventually buy Poison Plum, but I'm glad I got 2AM first. 




Velocity: "Vibrant matte royal blue" 

Last but not least, a beautiful blue shade. Quite electric, too!

It's the perfect partner for Home Sweet Time - they're made for each other (I've used them both along with Mochi in that look I've yet to post on here, I can't wait to show you!)

If you're looking for a bright shade of blue in a matte finish, consider buying this one!

Before moving on to the swatches, let's have a quick look at the pans' packaging and size. The pans are individually packed in the sweetest packaging ever: a white and pink cardboard 'envelope', with a heart-shaped clear window. Inside, the pan is securely held in place by a second cardboard lid, which both 'hugs' it and protects it - also makes easier and safer the extraction process. Other brands just insert the pan in a piece of cardboard - which can easily fall out while you extract the cardboard from the envelope. In this case you can safely take the cardboard lid out, because the pan is wrapped inside and won't fall out. 

Regarding the size... These pans are huge: 36 mm! For those of you who use NABLA, they're slightly smaller than the blushes/highlighters/bronzers pans. 

They hold 3,5 gr of product - which is a ton for an eyeshadow. Just think of MAC or MUG shadows, they all come in the smallest pan on the left (it's the most common pan size for eyeshadows) which holds 1.3 - 1.8 gr of product, depending on the brand . Considering this, the price/quantity ratio is really good: about 8 € each for 3,5 gr... Especially compared to MAC Cosmetics ones, which cost 14 € for 1,3 gr. 

Needless to say, the pans are magnetic - so they can fit any magnetic palette. Being so big, though, the more you have the bigger the palette has to be - unless you choose to have several palettes, but I find it unhandy. I rather prefer having less but bigger palettes, instead of tons of smaller ones. 

The following pictures are quite big, so click to enlarge!

Pictures taken with natural, cloudy daylight; products applied dry, using my fingers, on a non-primed skin.

My skin tone is NW15.

(Sorry for the lack of comparisons: the majority of this colours are unique in my stash, plus I didn't manage to take the pics before moving - and here I have a completely different lighting. I might do a separate blog post about comparisons in the future, though. Let me know if you want a specific comparison!)

Have you ever tried Sugarpill's eyeshadows? If so, which ones?

Any favourites? Let me know ;D

Mermaid kisses and starfish wishes ♥

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♕ Haul Lush ♕ {Repurchasing my long time favourites after years!}

What happens when your hometown's beloved Lush shop closes down and, about three years later, you move to a city that gives you access to Lush shops again? ;D

Story-time: I was extremely sad when the only one Lush shop in my hometown (and in the whole Sicily, actually) closed down two years and a half ago. I've tried so many Lush products in the past, loved a lot of them - but I also disliked some; I had several favourites and, when the shop closed, I kind of felt lost. I know, Lush has its own website and I could buy from there - but I was just too used to go to the shop, smell everything, try on stuff and be spoiled by the staff... I mean, who doesn't love to go to a Lush shop and be pampered? It's a whole different experience than just simply sitting down and buying online, if you know what I mean.
Long story short: I basically gave up. Sounds crazy, I know - but apart from some sporadic, small orders with a friend (Fede ♥), I simply quit and switched to different brands and products...

...Until a couple of weeks ago!
As I said a couple of posts back, I've recently moved to attend a makeup school - no wait, I think I stated I was attending makeup school but I didn't add that I also moved. Oh well, know you know XD Anyway, now I have access to Lush shops again and I literally dived into it. Headfirst.
And so here I am with a Lush haul for you guppies, after almost three years!

Of course, once I stepped in, the first impulse I had was to grab one of everything (lol) - but I managed to stay focused and bought only what I really needed. I didn't bring much skincare stuff with me when I moved (except for hair stuff, which I brought plenty) because I already had too many bags filled up with makeup products; also, considering that I was already out of some stuff before leaving (e.g. body cream), I focused on getting what I needed the most: face cleanser, makeup remover, toner, face moisturizer, body moisturizer. Basic stuff, yet essential.

Full of Grace (Amore) ~ Face Serum: it's a serum in solid form (the smaller bar in the picture), probably my very favourite Lush product. It's the first thing I grabbed once I stepped into the shop XD Being made out of oils and butters, it's highly nourishing - perfect for my currently dry skin - yet it's not greasy nor heavy. I use it at night, right before going to bed: my skin really drinks it and when I wake up in the morning it feels so soft and nourished. I've missed this product so much!

Aqua Marina (Acquamarina) ~ Fresh Cleanser: the second product I grabbed, I really missed this one too! *_* I remember trying it because of its strong ocean vibes (it contains seaweeds and sea salt - and the Italian website says it will give you the "skin of a mermaid" XD) and then ending up sticking with it because my skin really, really liked it. So yeah, I just had to be reunited with it XD I know a lot of people don't really like Aqua Marina because of the seaweeds (and the strong smell related) - but I honestly love it because of that XD

Let the Good Times Roll (Maisenza) ~ Fresh Cleanser: same as above. Another long time favourite, another highly missed product. Unlike Aqua Marina, this one is slightly exfoliating - and has the most sweet scent EVER. I remember when it used to be a limited edition product and I wished for it to be permanent... And now it is! *_*
You might be wondering why I bought two different face cleansers: I alternate them, using Aqua Marina when I need something gentler, and using Let the Good Times Roll when I want to exfoliate my skin.

Ultrabland (Non Ti Scordar di Me) ~ Cleanser: despite being labeled as 'cleanser', it truly is a makeup remover. It contains almond oil, so it's very gentle and nourishing  - and removes any kind of makeup easily (of course you'll need more and it'll take longer if you're wearing waterproof, log lasting products). My skin has been much more sensitive lately (which is crazy because it's been always sensitive... But now even more) and can barely stand micellar water - and rubbing irritates it; considering all of these, I decided to repurchase Ultrabland because I remembered its gentleness - and requires no rubbing, just a massage. Leaves the skin soft, smooth and nourished - which is exactly what I need!

Eau Roma Water (Acqua di Sole) ~ Toner Water: while I was there, I decided to also grab a toner - which I haven't been using for quite some time. I used to use Tea Tree Water - but that's for combination/oily skin - so that's a big nope as of now. So I chose the one suitable for sensitive skins, meant to soothe, balance and calm the skin down. I was a little worried because it contains lavender water, and I cannot stand the scent of lavender at all... Luckily for me, since it also contains rose water, the rose covers the lavender - meaning that I can use it safely without feeling sick... And my skin seems to love it ;D

Tender is the Night ~ Massage Bar: last but not least, I finally got to buy this massage bar! I remember smelling it at my hometown's shop right before it closed down, but I didn't have the chance to purchase it in time. Since I didn't bring any body cream/lotion with me, I realized I could totally get this one without feeling too guilty XD I'm really loving it, the scent is beyond amazing (jasmine *_*), it's easy to store and to apply, and leaves the skin so nourished, soft and lovely scented. I have a feeling this product will join my Lush favourites list XD

That's it (for now XD)! Hope you enjoyed my little haul!
Do you like Lush products? What are your most and least favourites?

Mermaid kisses and starfish wishes ♥

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♕ Part of My World ♕ GlitterTubes ~ Pressed Glitters ♕{Overview, First Impressions, Swatches}

Taking a little break from my make up looks because I have a big first impressions post  for you today! 

If you follow me on Instagram then you already know that some weeks ago I received, as a gift from a friend, a selection of pressed glitters by GlitterTubes - an indie brand that sells both loose and pressed glitters, along with rhinestones, flakes, sequins and, of course, glitter glue. 

It all started back in April, when I read Sabina's post about these pressed glitters - I immediately got curious, as I've always wanted to use glitters in my looks (plus I love everything that shines, the more sparkly the better!). Long story short, a few days afterwards a lovely friend of mine surprised me a bunch of beautiful, glittering pans *___* 

I've been using these beauties for quite some times now (and again, if you follow me on Instagram you surely noticed XD) and here are my impressions & thoughts!

Here's some basic information about this brand: they're UK based, as I said previously they sell mostly loose and pressed glitter - and their range is HUGE! The pans that you'll see in this post are all 26 mm, contain 3 g of product and cost £ 2,50 each. Pretty affordable, right? (They also have teeny tiny sample acrylic pans which cost £ 1 each)

Loose glitters come in, like, test tubes (hence the brand name!) - which are absolutely original, but I'm glad that my friend opted for the pans instead, as they're easier to store for me. 
There are different shipment options you can choose from (please note that they only use Royal Mail): "signed in" option is for UK only and costs £ 3, "standard" (not tracked) costs £ 5 and, lastly, there's also the "tracked" option that costs £ 9 - and that's what my friend chose, both times. Yeah, both times, because she actually had to place two different orders. 

The first batch of glitters (pic above on the left, click to enlarge) that my friend bought me was supposed to include twelve pans, but once the parcel arrived and I unboxed it we realized that there were only eleven pans. Everything was perfectly sealed: five pans in a small bubble wrap bag and six in another, both included in a big, silver mail bag (pic on the right, click to enlarge). Eleven in total, and my friend had to check the order list included until she found which one was missing (turned out to be Twinkle). After moments of pure panic (lol), she wrote an email asking for assistance. Thankfully, GlitterTubes' customer service is great: they replied quickly and figured that out right away. Since we where already discussing a new order (because they added more glitter colours meanwhile, and some of them totally stole my heart), they offered either a refund of the missing pan or to put Twinkle in the next package - and that's the option we chose, of course.
The shipment is fast, they dispatched both orders in a couple of days and they arrived in about one week. Pretty fast, in my opinion, since I live in Italy. 

In the picture above you can see how each pan is sealed and safely packed (in my opinion this is the best packaging for individual pans I've seen so far). The pan is placed in a  sort of cardboard "clam", the hole in the middle is protected by a transparent lid. Plus, every piece is sealed in a clear plastic bag, that on the back has all the ingredients listed. Needless to say, each pan comes with a lid with its name, glued on the bottom. 

If you use magnetic palettes such as Zpalette you won't need to purchase any addictional magnet. But, if you want to use another kind of case (not magnetic) you'll to buy individual magnets to add to the bottom of the pans (and they do have them on their website).
I only use magnetic palettes (the one featured in the first picture is a limited edition Liberty palette by NABLA Cosmetics, but I plan to get a bigger palette so I can keep all the glitters together!). 

Now let's see alllllll the glitters I have (16, as of now) in detail! The original 12 pans were chosen by my friend (she knows me well... But she also knew which one I liked XD), while the remaining 4 were chosen by me when she placed the second order (and are: Dory, Emerald, Droplet and Darling). 
There are different types of glitters in GT range: metallic, holographic, iridescent and with a particular sheen - thus I divided them based on this. 

Before that, though, a little intro to glitters. 
Differences with eyeshadows: they differ in terms of application and texture, as eyeshadows may be powdery (both loose or pressed), creamy or even liquid - but glitters are usually loose. These particular ones are pressed, meaning they are mixed with a binder substance that holds them together in the pan and also allows an easier application. Nevertheless, compared to powder shadows, they have a thicker texture - and in some cases grainy.
Brushes or fingers?: guess it depends on personal preference. I definitely prefer brushes, and I recommend using flat, synthetic brushes. Either way, don't press too much your finger or brush into the pan - as the mixture is quite fragile - and apply the glitters on the eyes with gentle dabbing motion. 
Glue or no glue?: glue is compulsory with loose glitters, of course, and you can use it with pressed glitters too; however, I haven't used it with mine (I used lash glue just once, because I wanted to create a glittery eyeliner) and they stay in place easily. Fall out happens during application (nothing huge, but it's inevitable), and if you have hooded eyes like me consider that they will transfer on the crease - so keep that in mind while doing your makeup. (I think a layer of glitter glue would help, I'm considering buy theirs sooner or later...).
How to remove: any makeup remover should work (I use a micellar water and they come off easily), but keep in mind that removing ALL of them in one stroke is nearly impossible - patience is key with glitters. 

 METALLIC

Brassic: "Bronze-gold metallic in colour."

The description really fits: Brassic is a gold with a slight touch of bronze that makes it really vibrant. 

It's quite a classical glitter shade (but yeah, I don't have silver glitters currently XD) and its texture is very silky - not grainy at all. Looks gorgeous applied all over the lids - it made me feel like I was wearing real gold XD

Aquatic: "Light blue metallic in colour."

The palest of my blue glitters so far. It has the colour of clear, shallow waters, of a cloudless sky, of the ice. Such a lovely shade.

Just like Brassic, it's velvety and it's very easy to apply (even without any glue).

Skinny Dip: "Light blue metallic in colour."

Same description as Aquatic - totally different shade. It's a medium blue, very bright, darker compared to Aquatic, but lighter than Sonic. Might look very similar to Droplet, but other than being lighter, it also have a different kind of reflects (metallic vs holographic). 

Beautiful, and I really mean beautiful colour, I wish I had a matching eyeshadow!

Sonic: "Deep blue metallic in colour."

Stunning dark sapphire shade (darker than it looks in picture, actually!), velvety just like the others. Looks like a gemstone turned in glitters *_*

Great when used in a gradient along with Skinny Dip and Aquatic (spoiler: you'll see it in my next makeup look!) or along the lower lash line to add a touch of sparkles to it. 

Fairy: "Pink metallic in colour."

To me Fairy is more fuchsia/raspberry than pink - it's a very bright and vibrant, but also sweet, shede! Unlike the other metallic ones I own its texture feels a little grainy - however this doesn't affect the application (thankfully). 

I tried it alone and in also in combination with Chewee (see below), it's lovely in both ways. 
(I also tried it on my lips and o-m-g I could easily wear glitters on my lips everyday. Such a shame that they're a little uncomfortable - but definitely a new go-to of mine for liparts!)

HOLOGRAPHIC

Crown: "Dark gold holographic in colour."

Crown is an ancient gold, slightly un-saturated. It's so silky, but it's holographic effect is almost nonexistent. It shows up only under direct sunlight (please see swatches in the next section of the post), otherwise you can barely (and I really mean barely) spot it. 

These are the only glitters that let me down a little bit in terms of colour/effect - if they could fix the holographic thing it would be a really pretty shade of gold!

Delicate: "Pale pink-silver holographic in colour."

I remember Sabina mentioning that she couldn't get Delicate because, back when she ordered, it was sold out... I looked it up on the website and I could see why she wanted it - luckily my friend managed to get it!

It's a very original and unique shade: light-to-medium pink (not so pale in my opinion) with a gorgeous holographic effect, very noticeable in all light conditions - probably the strongest and most colourful. Green, blue, red, pink, purple - all part of the holographic effect. Hard to describe and catch on picture!

Chewee: "Dark purple holographic in colour."

This one is one of my friend's pick: since some of the shades I wanted (Pegasus, for example) where sold out, she chose some shades on her own - which is fine because she knows my tastes. Since I mentioned Jaded (sold out), she chose another purple - this one. 

It's really dark, yet vibrant - and the holographic effect adds a stellar touch to it. 

Droplet: "Light blue holographic in colour."

Droplet is part of the second order and I personally chose them - I was intrigued by its shade (I clearly have a thing for blue) plus the holographic effect... But I regret choosing it to be honest. 

These glitters have an extremely grainy, rough, texture - and also it's the hardest to apply. On top of that, this shade tends to look similar to Skinny Dip one's in certain light conditions (see swatches section). Too much similar, especially because the holographic effect is not extremely noticeable.
Definitely the only glitters that let me down in every way :(

Splash: "Turquoise holographic in colour."

Okay must admit that Splash was on my wishlist because of its name ("Splash" is a mermaid movie XD), but of course the shade is very me - don't you think? :p

Not a turquoise in my opinion, but a very dark teal. LOVELY. Plus, it has a very strong blue holographic effect that makes these glitter fit for a mermaid u.u

It's a little grainy, but nothing extreme (I mean, it's not like Droplet's), it's easy to handle. 

IRIDESCENT

Dory: "Deep blue iridescent in colour."

I fell in love with Dory the very same second I saw on Instagram when the four new glitters were introduced. Like, instantaneously. 

The shade is a bright, sea blue with a beautiful aqua green iridescence - it's like a mermaid's tail *___* (And its name... Come on, who doesn't love Dory?)

These are my favourite out of ALL the glitters I own so far. Perfect colour/iridescence combination aside, it's silky and applies smoothly. 

 Emerald: "Deep green iridescent in colour."

Another mermaid-y shade, no doubt! It's a real emerald shade with a paler green and light blue iridescence that makes it look like a gemstone that shines in the ocean waters. 

It's barely grainy - nothing crazy though. I've used Emerald only once for now - but I'm in love already. I feel the urge of making a mermaid look using Dory and Emerald together XD

Darling: "Deep pink iridescent in colour."

Last one from the second order, chose by me myself and I. To me Darling is more of a reddish shade than a pink one, and that's why I selected it.

I don't own many red shades - which is a shame, because it's one of my favourite colours. So when we had to place the second order I told my friend to include Darling too - and I'm glad I did! I love the reddish base shade paired with the green, gold and pink iridescence - long story short, it's another original and unique shade!

Fireball: "Deep coral orange with a golden iridescent sheen."

If you've been following me for a while, you might know that I'm not into orange shades. Red, yes, orange NOPE. 

So when I realized I was holding orange glitters in my hands I looked at my friend like "are you kidding me?". This another of my friend's pick - she included this one on her own initiative because - and I'm quoting her - "it totally looked dynamite".

And you know what? She was absolutely right. Fireball is mesmerizing. It has a golden sheen - in fact I wasn't sure if I had to place it under the"iridescent" or the "golden sheen" category, but its slightly finer texture makes it different from Twinkle and Minted. 

GOLDEN SHEEN

 Minted: "Light green in colour with a golden sheen."

Usually I'm not into these bright apple green shades - but Sabina, in her post, pointed out that Minted's base is very subtle, almost transparent... It was a flaw, to her - but I liked that and I absolutely don't mind it XD To each their own I guess! 

So yes, its base is really pale and tends to disappear with sunlight (please see swatches!) but, on the other hand, the golden sheen is very strong - and it kind of compensates that. The glitters themself are square cut instead of round (like all the previous ones). And yes, Minted is grainy - but manageable. 

Twinkle: "Light blue in colour with a golden sheen."

Last but not least, the missing pan from the first order. Ta-dah XD 
I don't know why, but Twinkle gives me fairy vibes *__* It has a lovely periwinkle shade and it's filled with gold and green sparkles. Feels so angelic *_* Definitely worth the double wait XD

Just like Minted, these glitter are square and not round - and the texture is a bit grainy but manageable (not a big issue at all). 

Alcohol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol , Aloe Vera, Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene Terephthalate.

I was a little concerned when I first used these glitters, as they contain dimethicone - which my skin seems to tolerate to a certain point, but not always. Thankfully, I can safely wear these beauties - no red-eyes, irritations, soreness, puffiness or itchiness of any kind. Phew. 

The following pictures are quite big, so click to enlarge!

Each glitter was applied with no primer/glue/base underneath. 

Swatching glitters is more difficult than swatching eyeshadows, as their texture is thicker.

My swatches are always messy - but this time they are crazily messy. Sorry for the inconvenience ^^" 

Another note: I usually do swatches with natural daylight but, since these are glitters, I also did them with direct sunlight, to better show their amazing sparkles!

Needless to say, when I was done I was covered in glitters from head to fins XD

As you can see, they all change quite a bit depending on the light - especially Minted, that is sooo sparkly with sunlight but almost loses its base colour; but, with natural lighting, its base and golden sheen really stand out! 

Thank to the sunlight you can clearly see the holographic effect of Crown. I was like "oh there you are holographic effect" XDDD I wish it was more noticeable with natural daylight! 

Brassic looks warmer with natural daylight, while Emerald and Splash look cooler. 

No major differences here, but with natural daylight you can clearly see the stunning base and golden sheen of Darling and Fireball *__* Delicate, Fairy and Chewee looks darker with sunlight - and are extremely sparkly; Delicate and Chewee, also, have a much better holographic effect than Crown because it shows up even with natural lighting. 

Lastly, all the blues *_* Twinkle is the palest but, unlike Minted, it doesn't change that much under sunlight and it maintains its base. 

Here you can see how Droplet and Skinny Dip can look similar and very different at the same time: the sunlight shows the colour difference (Skinny Dip is darker than Droplet), but the natural light makes them look almost the same. Aquatic looks darker in the upper pic - but it's actually quite light, like on the bottom one. Viceversa, Skinny Dip and Sonic are dark like in the sunlight picture ;D

Name: GT Pressed Glitters

Brand: GlitterTubes 

What is it?: Pressed glitter in 26 mm pans

Price: 2,50 £ each

Other: Hand-made product; Designed, developed and made in UK.

Where to buy: Website 

Hope this post may be useful to you ♥

Do you own this brush set already? Any thoughts about duo fiber brushes?

(I already have a new wishlist... Pegasus, Loom, Jaded, Reflection - just to mention a few!)

Mermaid kisses and starfish wishes ♥

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