Review: Lunatick Cosmetic Labs

I can't remember how I discovered Lunatick Cosmetic Labs but I started following them on Instagram a while ago and fell in love!  Made in the USA, vegan, cruelty free, super pigmented...  yes please!

I ordered the eyeshadow palette in "Relic" as well as an Apockalipstick in "Grave Heart Shift" (because I'm obsessed with purple lips right now!).  "Relic" looked like a great mix of gold/brown/neutral shades which are what I wear the most. If you really want natural shades though, check out this palette! I love the convenience of palettes, having all of the shadows in one place. It's slim pickings for vegan palettes out there though!

So let's take a look at my new pretties!

Love that it came in its own box!

Ingredients are listed on the removeable packaging.

I thought this was great!! I hate when I can't travel with palettes (coughWETNWILDcough) so this solves that problem.

PRESSED EYESHADOW PALETTE "Relic"

Coffin shaped case. It's very solid and feels well constructed. My only complaint is that there is no closure (magnetic or otherwise) to help secure the lid. I went to pick this up one time and it fell open causing the pressers to go flying and my nail to stab one of the eyeshadows, oops. If traveling you'd definitely want to make sure this is secured!

I wish the pressers were all one piece but do love that they are included. I find it easy to have them sit on the palette while I'm using it.

Indoor light

From top to bottom:  Elemental, Scripture, Lovelace, Ruins, Ascendant

Outdoor light

From L to R:  Elemental, Scripture, Lovelace, Ruins, Ascendant 

The eyeshadows are on the softer side and are very pigmented. My swatches were done without any primer. They apply SO beautifully! They are opaque but blend nicely and stay put. I definitely want to purchase more! I purchased the "pressed eyeshadow palette" option but there is also a "loose eyeshadow stacker" option (not sure what they look like as there is no pic provided on the website)  They each retail for $35.  You can also make CUSTOM palettes which is so cool!

APOCALIPSTICK "Relic"

Outdoor light

Very opaque, creamy and matte.

Blended out

Swatch

I really like the applicator. This is definitely a lipstick that requires a mirror to apply. I found that it really stayed put once applied. It's not once you can really do much blending with and it is meant to be worn very opaque.  I would describe it as a blue based purple which gives it a bit of a gothic feel.  Personally, I think the online swatch makes it look lighter than it is in person. Apocalipsticks retail for $9.

The only other purple shade I own is Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar "Rollergirl" so I wanted to compare the two. As you can see, they are very different!  Besides the shades being different, the texture is as well. "Rollergirl" allows you to build up the colour so you can wear it a bit sheer or fully opaque where as "Grave Heart Shift" goes on very opaque.  OCC Lip Tars are also double the price.

Left: Rollergirl Right: Grave Heart Shift

Blended out. "Grave Heart Shift" becomes a bit patchy this way.

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchases! I will definitely buy from Lunatick Cosmetic Labs again. I ordered on Feb 5th and they arrived Feb 10th so shipping was pretty quick within the US (I live in Cali. They are made in Wisconsin). Shipping cost was $6.

e.l.f. Long-lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow & Flower Kiss Stick High Shine Lipstick Reviews

Two beauty reviews for you today. I don't buy makeup too often because I have a pretty good collection already! Plus, a lot of it isn't vegan so there is less temptation at the store. haha But these two pretties are vegan!  ELF can be hit or miss but they definitely have some great items! And I'm really loving this new brand from Drew Barrymore, Flower! So read on to see what products I bought and what I think of them.

The first products is e.l.f. Studio Long Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow in "Soiree" which I found at Walmart. It retails for $3. The second product is Flower Kiss Stick High Shine Lipstick in "Ginger Lily". It retails for $6.98 and can only be found at Walmart. 

I swatched the two together. Top left is "Soiree" over primer (e.l.f Mineral Eyelid Primer) and on it's own. Below is "Ginger Lily".

Both products smudged.

"Soiree" is much more true to colour when applied over primer. It's very sparkly! What I think is really cool about it is the mousse texture it has! I don't see that often with eyeshadow. It is easy to apply either with a finger or brush and blends well. It definitely stays put when applied over primer. I really love layering it with other eyeshadows because it changes the appearance each time. On it's own it is a gorgeous purple red shade with a duochrome effect.  I just noticed that the website says it works as an eyeliner too so I'll have to try that!

"Ginger Lily" is a beautiful coral shade. I love coral lipsticks because they look good on everyone!  It is VERY pigmented and VERY shiny! I'm very happy with this lipstick and would love to purchase some more. I think the packaging is nice and the lid stays on very well so I'm not afraid to keep it in my purse. Wear time on this was better than I expected. It does rub off on things like glasses but because it is so pigmented I feel the colour stays on for a while.  I'd definitely recommend giving this lipstick a try, especially if you like a shiny lip look!

Lazy Dress

This is my comfy lazy dress. Everyone should have one. Well, every woman I guess. I added a statement necklace and studded shoes to add some visual interest.

Target dress (currently on sale), shoes

Lots of pictures to show my latest hair cut! 

The lipstick is NYX "Haute Melon" over NYX "Amsterdam". 

Icing "Mint Chocolate Chip"

Hipster Wolf

I included this outfit in my "March Outfits" post but apparently forgot to do a full post on it! I swear I had...

Anyway. This is the kind of top you kind of want to wear every day because it's just slouchy and comfy and soft and effortless. Plus it has a hipster wolf on it and tribal print. Beat that.  It's like $16 at Target. I've been really tempted to get another in a different print/colour.

 I'm wearing NYX "Haute Melon" (vegan) lipstick.