Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Aromaleigh Cosmetics Ephemera - January 2015 Box
Oh man! Just now noticing that this never went up because I never finished it!! GAHHH!
I was lucky enough to grab a subscription from Aromaleigh Mineral Cosmetics. The Ephemera monthly sub is $15 plus shipping. Currently there is a waiting list and if you are interested in this program I would check out their Facebook for updates!
Aromaleigh is an indie company I have been eyeballing for some time and was thrilled when they announced they were starting a monthly sub. I used this opportunity to get acquainted with the brand. *SPOILER ALERT* I have fallen in love!
The theme for this month is The White Witch from C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe." I was super excited about this because 1) I did enjoy this story when I was a child and 2) the motion picture that came out was visually stunning. As you will see below, this box does such an amazing job representing Jadis with the colors made for this box.
First things first, please look at this packaging. I will probably repeat over and over how thought out this sub is. Every little detail is attended to.
The paper that this comes with is incredibly descriptive with everything from character description to what the colors were chosen to represent. *Note to self: take photos of this because its too amazing to not show off!*
I was lucky enough to grab a subscription from Aromaleigh Mineral Cosmetics. The Ephemera monthly sub is $15 plus shipping. Currently there is a waiting list and if you are interested in this program I would check out their Facebook for updates!
Aromaleigh is an indie company I have been eyeballing for some time and was thrilled when they announced they were starting a monthly sub. I used this opportunity to get acquainted with the brand. *SPOILER ALERT* I have fallen in love!
The theme for this month is The White Witch from C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe." I was super excited about this because 1) I did enjoy this story when I was a child and 2) the motion picture that came out was visually stunning. As you will see below, this box does such an amazing job representing Jadis with the colors made for this box.
First things first, please look at this packaging. I will probably repeat over and over how thought out this sub is. Every little detail is attended to.
The paper that this comes with is incredibly descriptive with everything from character description to what the colors were chosen to represent. *Note to self: take photos of this because its too amazing to not show off!*
From Top to Bottom: Pale As Icing Sugar (sculpting glisten), Enchanted Turkish Delight (rouge), 100 Years of Winter (eyeshadow), and The White Witch (eyeshadow)
This box contains two eyeshadows, a blush, and a cheek/brow highlight. Enchanted Turkish Delight is lip safe and I cannot wait to play around with this versatile product more. In addition to being a highlight, Pale As Icing Sugar can be used as an eyeshadow. If you look further below you will see a photo of me wearing this as a shadow...it is BEAUTIFUL!
Left to Right: 100 Years of Winter, The White Witch, Pale As Icing Sugar, and Enchanted Turkish Delight
Descriptions
*100 Years of Winter: green brown with white snowflake sparkle (Value $4.50)
*The White Witch: pale-aqua shimmer with gold duochrome (Value: $4.50)
*Pale As Icing Sugar: neutral toned, soft metallic glow (Value: $7)
* Enchanted Turkish Delight: berry with teal glow (Value: $7)
My Take
*100 Years of Winter: as described with green being very subtle; multicolor sparkle
*The White Witch: very pale aqua blue that flashes gold
*Pale As Icing Sugar: as described with a subtle pink tinge to it
*Enchanted Turkish Delight: as described (BEAUTIFUL!!)
As mentioned above, these colors represent something very specific from the novel/movie. See below for full product descriptions (you don't want to skip that!)
This box featured samples from two guest indies, as well as a sneak peek sample from an upcoming Aromaleigh product release "Locusta."
Lip Sample is from Dreamworld Hermetica.I WILL be ordering lip products from this company when they reopen. This lipstick is creamy, thick, pigmented, and incredible comfortable on my winter chapped lips!
Wytch's Heart
Perfume sample is from Ten Three Labs. I love this smell and wear it once a week. Superstition's Willing Victim is described as:
Bay rum, peppermint, tea, lime, coconut, and sugar cane.
This is exactly how it smells on my skin. I pick up every note and its really enjoyable.
Products In Action!
Pale As Icing Sugar over the lid, 100 Years of Winter in the over corner and crease, and The White Witch on the bottom lashline. Enchanted Turkish Delight is worn sheer on the cheeks. Dreamworld Hermetica lip sample on lips.
I am incredibly happy with this first box. I look forward to many months of exciting new makeup! Let me know if you have this subscription and how you are liking it! Are there any other indie subs I should check out?!?
-H
Aromaleigh Cosmetics Ephemera - February 2015 Box
I have no idea where the past two months have gone! We are approaching March and I feel like I have not accomplished everything I had planned to this month. HOWEVER, priority goes to this blog and I want you to prepare yourself for my much needed updates and posts. The sun is finally shining and despite all the snow I have outside my window, I will not give in to my innate desire to hibernate....
Bright colors came to me this month in the Aromaleigh Ephemera Box for February. The theme you ask? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. A very fitting movie for the month, I must say.
*Confession time! I have never seen the movie...I need to get that out of the way. But it has always been on my "must watch list" and I think its time I check that one off*
Like last month, the packaging is adorable and you truly feel like you are getting a nice little gift for yourself. The sheet that comes in the box that explains the products is the most beautiful and informative piece of paper I have ever encountered in a sub box. The attention to detail is mind blowing and consistent thus far. Its something I really appreciate and look forward to reading each month now!
As you will see below, the colors this month are incredibly colorful. I don't really lean toward the neutral side of makeup, so this was a perfect makeup set for me. The labels are to die for. I don't think I will every get over the attention to detail!
I want to note that each color was chosen to represent the color shifts of Clementine's hair in the movie. For full descriptions see picture below! I love color symbolism and discovered this love while taking a mythology class in high school. I look forward to watching this film now so I can connect with these colors more.
This box also came with 2 Aromaleigh samples, Origami Unicorn and Ragnarok, and a guest fragrance from Alchimia Apothecary.
Not pictured Ragnarok. This sample was a sneak peek from next month's box so shipped if off to my sister before I had a chance to swatch it!!
I got the fragrance Love Drops! Alchimia Apothecary describes it as:
Origami Unicorn is a sneak peek from the Blade Runner inspired collection!!!! To me its a beautiful silver with a SLIGHT blue tone and multicolor sparkle. I don't have a swatch of this color to show but did use it for a look I did using Do I know You? pictured below!! (Full product list is found on my Instagram page)
Overall I am really enjoying my monthly package from Aromaleigh. I continue to reach for these pigments and seem to not get enough of them. Currently the Ephemera subscription has a waitlist so be sure to check out their Facebook page for updates. The monthly cost is $15 plus shipping.
If you get this monthly sub I would love to know your thoughts! Also, any recommendations for Aromaleigh's main line is much appreciated. I am on the newbie side and look forward to exploring them a lot more!
-H
Bright colors came to me this month in the Aromaleigh Ephemera Box for February. The theme you ask? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. A very fitting movie for the month, I must say.
*Confession time! I have never seen the movie...I need to get that out of the way. But it has always been on my "must watch list" and I think its time I check that one off*
Like last month, the packaging is adorable and you truly feel like you are getting a nice little gift for yourself. The sheet that comes in the box that explains the products is the most beautiful and informative piece of paper I have ever encountered in a sub box. The attention to detail is mind blowing and consistent thus far. Its something I really appreciate and look forward to reading each month now!
From top to bottom: Blessed are the Forgetful (Rouge), Meet Me in Montauk (eyeshadow), Do I know You? (eyeshadow) and Remember Me(eyeshadow)
BONUS: All four shades are lip, cheek, and eye safe!!
From left to right: Blessed are the Forgetful, Do I Know You?, Meet Me in Montauk, and Remember Me
Descriptions
*Blessed are the Forgetful: vivid warm red (Value: $7)
*Do I Know You?: wintery blue with a lovely copper/rose duochrome shimmer (Value: $4.50)
*Meet Me in Montauk: green with blue sparkle (Value: $4.50)
*Remember Me: coral/orange with golden amber glow (Value: $4.50)
My Take
*Blessed are the Forgetful: bright red that leans slightly pink
*Do I Know You? purple-blue with purple, copper, and rose sparkle
*Meet Me in Montauk: earthy green with blue sparkle
*Remember Me: shimmery orange coral
*Do I Know You? purple-blue with purple, copper, and rose sparkle
*Meet Me in Montauk: earthy green with blue sparkle
*Remember Me: shimmery orange coral
I want to note that each color was chosen to represent the color shifts of Clementine's hair in the movie. For full descriptions see picture below! I love color symbolism and discovered this love while taking a mythology class in high school. I look forward to watching this film now so I can connect with these colors more.
This box also came with 2 Aromaleigh samples, Origami Unicorn and Ragnarok, and a guest fragrance from Alchimia Apothecary.
Not pictured Ragnarok. This sample was a sneak peek from next month's box so shipped if off to my sister before I had a chance to swatch it!!
I got the fragrance Love Drops! Alchimia Apothecary describes it as:
Pink lotus and hawthorn roses burst with the brightness of Mandarin
oranges and fresh green bamboo. Transparent hints of amber work to
ground this blend.
On my skin the rose really peaks through and has a very fresh scent. The longer I wear it it deepens and that hint of amber is more apparent. I really like it, and will wear it more in the spring for a light scent. I find it very uplifting.
Origami Unicorn is a sneak peek from the Blade Runner inspired collection!!!! To me its a beautiful silver with a SLIGHT blue tone and multicolor sparkle. I don't have a swatch of this color to show but did use it for a look I did using Do I know You? pictured below!! (Full product list is found on my Instagram page)
Products in Action!
Origami Unicorn on inner lid and Do I Know You? the rest of the lid and crease.
Meet Me in Montauk on the lid. Blessed are the Forgetful worn sheer on the cheeks.
Remember Me on the lid.
Overall I am really enjoying my monthly package from Aromaleigh. I continue to reach for these pigments and seem to not get enough of them. Currently the Ephemera subscription has a waitlist so be sure to check out their Facebook page for updates. The monthly cost is $15 plus shipping.
If you get this monthly sub I would love to know your thoughts! Also, any recommendations for Aromaleigh's main line is much appreciated. I am on the newbie side and look forward to exploring them a lot more!
-H
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