IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

I've been so caught up using eye shadow palettes that I've neglected my single shadows, even ones that I had not even tried yet. I wanted to remedy that and create an eye look using the shades Malibu and Opal from JD Glow Cosmetics . I wish my camera could pick up how nice these shadows look. Oh, and I probably should have photographed them before I actually used them! Oops! On to the swatches. These swatches have been done with my finger on bare skin. Malibu is a tan with a blue shift, Opal is a pale pink also with a blue shift. Both shimmer shadows are creamy and beautifully pigmented. I really like how my lids looked. Malibu is not as opaque a colour as what I'm used to applying, but I actually love the sheerness of this shade. It gave my lids an almost wet metallic look. I must say, it was enjoyable using some singles and JD Glow Cosmetics eye shadows don't disappoint. What are you most likely to reach for, single eye shadows or pa...

As I explained in my JD Glow Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick review , this brand was on my radar thanks to Instagram. When it comes to beauty products, although I use highlighters, I wouldn't call them an obsession of mine. However, after seeing swatches of these highlighters, I was sold. After much consideration I decided on Saks and Fifth and Beyonce . The highlighters come in a nice sized black compact with clear plastic lid. Upon delivery on top of the powder there was a sponge filling in the gap to the lid. This ensures safe delivery. Saks and Fifth, Beyonce (revamped version) The highlighters swatch beautifully. Heavily swatched they look like molten metal. Yet with a light hand they can give such a lovely glow, which is my preferred way of wearing highlighter. The JD Glow products all have a yummy vanilla frosting scent to them. I could smell it as soon as I opened the compact. It's not too strong that it translates to the skin. Although the produ...

I have been a bit slack on the themed makeup front. I had some spare time yesterday, so decided to just go for it and have some fun with makeup. I didn't go too crazy or creative, I just had a bit of a play.  When I think of Easter, the colours that come to mind are pastel shades. Running with this idea, I decided that the perfect palette to use would be the BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes palette. I generally choose a makeup look based around the shades I want to use on my eyes. With all those beautiful foiled eye shadows to choose from, it wasn't easy deciding on the colours. In the end I chose a silvery pink for my lids, 1st shade in 2nd row. In the crease I used the 3rd colour in the 2nd row, a gorgeous mauve shade. On the lower lashline I used the eye shadow to the right of the mauve with the inner half of the lower lashline being the silvery pink. The rest of the makeup I used was Face Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation W7 Catwalk Concealer YBF Neutralizing Cre...

During my daily scroll of Instagram I saw some swatches that really grabbed my attention, the brand was JD Glow Cosmetics. A brand that I had never heard of before, but I was definitely intrigued. At the time I was on a nasty no-buy. As time went by, the brand was on my Insta newsfeed again. I began following the JD Cosmetics account which eventually lead to me placing an order. It was inevitable really, lol. I bought highlighters, eye shadows and liquid lipsticks, which I will be showing you today. Taken from JD Glow Cosmetics - "...They are super long lasting without drying out the lips or feathering. Our formula is very light weight, smooth and soft. You would feel as ifthough nothing was there. Goes on wet and dries to a matte finish. No streaking." The packaging is pretty fancy. Gold coloured plastic lid with filigree pattern, there's also beading that borders the tubes. The formula of these lipsticks is a thin consistency, yet almost gel lik...

If you don't know by now, I love my shimmery eye shadows. When it comes to duo chromes, I am done, sign me up ! JD Glow Cosmetics has many eye shadows on offer, one of the ranges being Galaxy shadows.  Taken from their website - "Our Galaxy Collection shadows are superior and unique with a Duochrome and Triochrome effect. These shadows have a shimmer/sparkly finish."  The eye shadow pans are packaged in plastic clam shells to ensure safe arrival. They can then be transferred into the palette of your choice. I found it hard to do the swatches justice with a photo, but they are stun-ning! From left to right we have Lit, Starluster, Horizon, Anomaly and Haze. These eye shadows smell so good, similar to vanilla frosting, yum! They are quite soft. Applying them reminded me of the L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadows even though these are pressed.  With the formula of these shadows they are best applied in swipes to smooth the product across the ...