Spring Beauty Finds from Etsy!

Even though we're expecting a huge snow storm this evening, the past few days have felt like spring has sprung! In honour of the warmer weather that is hopefully on its way, here are some spring beauty items I've found on Etsy!

Apple Envy Mineral Eyeshadow from Willow Tree Minerals

Spring Has Sprung Nail Polish from Noodles Nail Polish

Spring Butterfly Soap from AJSweetSoap

Earthen Mineral Eyeshadow from Buffalo Gal Organics

Shimmering in the Spring Collection from Tater Rounds Beauty

Ember Opaque Matte Lipstick from ImpulseCo

Mineral Foundation Powder in Wheat from BLSoaps

Eyeliner from Marie Natie

Vegan Mineral Blush in Playful from FiorMineralCosmetics

Mineral Bronzer in Sun Goddess by LaDolceVidaBathNBody

SPF Lip Balm from MysticRootsCreations

Smash Cosmetics Mineral Eyeshadow Review & GIVEAWAY!

I recently purchased a set of eyeshadows from Smash Cosmetics on Etsy to review. I chose 10 samples in varying neutral and green colours (which are my favourite!). Each sample (1/4 tsp.) is about $0.65 each and comes in a 3g jar.

Full sizes are also available. They come in 10 gram sifter jars (which is huge compared to the 5 gram ones that similar stores sell) and they're only $3.60 each! Smash Cosmetics on Etsy has by far some of the best prices for mineral eyeshadows.

Although the colours I chose were quiet neutral, most of them have a fine glitter mixed in.

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The winner will receive 3 full size eyeshadows and 10 samples of his/her choosing.

Guilded
Gold with slight shimmer/satin finish

Espresso
Antique gold with silver/holographic glitter. Slight shimmer.

Passion
Peachy-pink with slight gold shimmer, few shades darker than a nude or flesh colour.

Strange
Warm, matte medium brown with blue glitter.

Tea Time
Very shimmery purple-silver (almost taupe) with holographic glitter.

Asteria
Matte smokey grey with blue glitter.

Poison
'True' green with golden shimmer. Very shimmery.
(More green than in the photo)

Spruce
Very shimmery. Silver-sage colour.

Envy
Slightly shimmery blue-green.

Plum
More purple than in the photo. Warm, matte (very very slight shimmer) burgundy/red-purple.

The glitter in these eyeshadows is micro-fine and will therefore not leave as much fall-out as eyeshadows with larger pieces of glitter typically do.

As for application, I found that all of these eyeshadows work best if worn with a primer or some sort of creamy base. Applied on their own, the shimmer can easily be wiped away. Wearing them with some sort of base will intensify their colour and shimmer.

Swatches on bare skin

Guilded, Passion, Espresso, Strange, Tea Time

Asteria, Poison, Spruce, Envy, Plum

Swatches over primer 

Guilded, Passion, Espresso, Strange, Tea Time

Asteria, Poison, Spruce, Envy, Plum

I think that the price and variety of colours available from Smash Cosmetics is great! If you'd like a chance to win a total of 13 eyeshadows (3 full size, 10 sample size), then enter using the form below! :)

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FIVE free full-size eyeshadows from Madison Street Beauty on Etsy

Click here to view the rules and enter!

Madison Street Beauty GIVEAWAY! [CLOSED]

Happy New Year!

The Daily Swatch and Madison Street Beauty are teaming up to bring you the first giveaway of 2013 on this blog!

Congratulations to the winner, Paola!

The Giveaway is for FIVE (5) full-size eyeshadows (a $25 value)! 
*Use Rafflecopter at the end of this post to keep track of your entries!*

Here are a few of my favourite colours (but if you win, you get to choose which ones you want!):

Rose Gold
MadisonStreetBeauty on Etsy

Espresso
MadisonStreetBeauty on Etsy

Golden Olive
MadisonStreetBeauty on Etsy

Gold Leaf
MadisonStreetBeauty on Etsy

Champagne
MadisonStreetBeauty on Etsy

RULES:
You must be 18+ or have permission from a parent/guardian. This is because MadisonStreetBeauty will need your name and address in order to send you your prize.

The following rules are mandatory meaning you must complete all of them in order to qualify for this giveaway. The 'extra' entries are optional, but will increase your chances of winning.

• You must 'LIKE' MadisonStreetBeauty on Facebook: www.facebook.com/madisonstreetbeauty AND comment with a link to this giveaway = 2 entries
• You must 'tweet' about the Giveaway: www.twitter.com/madisonsbeauty, mentioning BOTH @MadisonSBeauty and @TheDailySwatch and this link: http://tinyurl.com/a4gj37o  = 1 entry
• You must FOLLOW this blog using Google Friend Connect (link on the left hand side, towards the top) = 1 entry

EXTRA entries:

• Follow @TheDailySwatch on Twitter = 1 additional entry
• Follow @MadisonSBeauty on Twitter = 1 additional entry
• Leave a comment on this post = 1 additional entry
• Refer a Friend to The Daily Swatch (friend must follow using Google Friend Connect) = 5 additional entries

Please use Rafflecopter below in order to submit and keep track of your entries. If you don't submit them to the Rafflecopter below, they won't count! 

This Giveaway will run for two weeks, starting on January 4, 2013 and ending on January 18, 2013. A winner will be chosen randomly using Rafflecopter. I will contact the winner personally and put him/her in touch with MadisonStreetBeauty. He/She will be able to choose the colours of the five full-size eyeshadows and MSB will send the prize directly.

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Etsy Favourites 2012 and Wish List for 2013

As 2012 comes to a close, I thought I'd share with you what my favourite products were from Etsy! I've also included some items that I'm thinking of purchasing in 2013.

Vianne Mineral Eyeshadow from BadBitchCosmetics

I bought a few samples from BadBitchCosmetics earlier this year and it's definitely one of my favourite makeup brands from Etsy. The samples come in clamshells (about the size of a quarter) and come with enough eyeshadow for 4-5 applications (probably even more). They are very smooth and have great pigmentation. The lasting power is great, especially when used with a primer.

Shimmer Stick Cream Eyeshadows from Performance Colors

Another favourite brand of mine, Performance Colors has been an up and coming makeup brand on Etsy over the past year. These Shimmer Sticks (formerly known as ColorPots) are one of my favourite cream eyeshadows to use. In some cases, they surpass the quality of higher end cream eyeshadows. There are many colours to choose from and they work great as bases and on their own.

Black Open Crochet Knit Leg Warmers- Boot Socks from DesignerScarvesWorld

I just ordered these leg warmers for my sister for Christmas. They are a perfect addition to any pair of books and come in many designs and colours! These are great to wear in winter or whenever it's cold.

Pale Peach Blush from MadisonStreetBeauty

I'm looking forward to trying out this blush from MadisonStreetBeauty! This store has a lot of mineral makeup products and a huge following on Etsy (over 11,000 admirers!). Stay tuned this January for a giveaway from this shop!

Hotaru Mineral Eyeshadow from BadBitchCosmetics

This is one of many eyeshadows from BadBitchCosmetics that I'm definitely going to purchase in the new year!

Dark Matter Nail Polish from Spectrum Cosmetics

Hand-mixed nail polish has exploded on Etsy and the nail polishes from Spectrum Cosmetics will be the first ones I try. This one in Dark Matter caught my eye. It's black with holographic glitter.

Kanto Starter Pokemon Set Amigurumi from GeekyCuteCrochet

These are the cutest things I have seen on Etsy so far! I used to love Pokemon as a kid (and still do!).  I'll definitely be getting these for my family as birthday presents :)

What's your favourite shop on Etsy? Is there anything you've been meaning or wishing to buy? Leave a link to it in the description! I'd love to see what others are looking at :)

Summer Etsy Picks!

Check out my Spring Etsy Picks!

Summer Etsy Picks

Etsy is a great place to find handmade products. It's especially great when the vendors are local! This post is to help you discover products available on Etsy and vendors that may live close to you. None of these products were sent for review, but I would definitely consider purchasing them.

Stackable Summer Friendship Bracelets $33.50 from CarnivalLab

Summer Beach Wreath $38 from WreathinkGifting

 

Seahorse Bangle Bracelet $16.95 from FrostedWillow

Rich Brown Gold Eyeshadow $5 from CrushedBotanicals

16 oz Tropical Fruit and Cranberry Sangria Candle $15 from The Splendid Blend

Cream Highlighter in Golden Nude $4 from Chromatic Cosmetics

Summer Book 2012 $16 from MJBloves

Beach Necklace $26 from RevelleRoseJewelry

Summer Wreath $33 from WreathinkGifting

Summer Vacation Hawaiian Coconut Milk Soap Gift Set $20 from Maoli

Beach Sand Mineral Eyeshadow $4.50 from OpaleEssence

Sherlock Holmes Tote $49 from NerdyandHip

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