Brazen Cosmetics has relaunched their monthly subscription cleverly titled Friends With Benefits, or FwB. So once the announcement was made, I hopped right on to signing back up. I was with the initial run of the subscription from start to finish.
A little about the program: It runs $10 a month plus shipping and for a US resident like myself, that is about $3.50. With the sub you get 10% off the Brazen store and a raffle ticket for giveaways.
January's sub featured five shadows and a lip gloss mini/sample.
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| January 2016 FwB |
*The following swatches were done over Brija's Eye Wax.*
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| Confidence = Sexy |
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| A-Game |
- Confidence = Sexy: shimmery fuchsia leaning pink that is extremely metallic when foiled
- A-Game: taupe-pink with silver extreme shimmer
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| L to R: A-Game and Confidence = Sexy |
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| Psyched |
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| Incite |
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| Mesmerizing |
- Psyched: gray base with gold sparkle
- Incite:tarnished gold; golden brown with gold shimmer
- Mesmorizing: deep navy blue with matching shimmer
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| L to R: Psyched and Incite |
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| Mesmorizing |
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| L to R: Psyched, Incite, A-Game, Confidence=Sexy, and Mesmorizing |
I don't have a lip swatch of the lip gloss included. I had a gnarly allergic reaction to something I put on my lips. This happens from time to time and it sucks. However, I did go ahead and get a little arm swatch of the beauty. I have used Brazen's formula before and can say it is amazing. Colors are opaque and smell amazing! I think of all the indies I have tried, Brazen has the best smelling lip products.
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| Resolutions |
- Resolutions: opaque grape purple
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| Resolutions on bare skin |
It has been awhile since I have done a little bit of a review but I always include photos of the products in action. I quite enjoyed playing around with these!
Crease - Incite
Lid - A-Game
Lower Lash Line - Confidence = Sexy
Crease - Mesmorizing
Lid - Psyched
Lower Lash Line - Mesmorizing
I absolutely LOVE the colors this month. If I had to chose a stand out or two, it would definitely be A-Game and Psyched. Psyched is my personal favorite, bc it is quite unique. I look forward to finally put on the lip gloss.
SOOOO because Sandi is awesome I have an extra set of this month's sub up for grabs. I think Brazen is an indie that doesn't get the love it deserves. I think for this giveaway I would love to hear what other indies you love in the comments. I love exploring new brands and always looking to try out some new companies. Giveaway will open today, 2/24/2016, and will end 3/18/2015. BONUS entry if you share my post on Instagram, just leave your IG account name with your comment. I think everyone needs to know about the return of this awesome monthly sub!
If you you plan to try out the FwB sub I would love if you used my referral link. This also works if you just want to grab a few items from the shop.
On an unrelated note, I have my Etsy shop back up and running. Feel free to look around at the new jewelry dishes I have now. I get a lot of color inspiration from the things I create.
I hope you enjoyed this first post in 2016! Also a good reminder of how much I am slacking on the blogging end! I have tons of things swatched so should see new things more often now!
-Heather
