Recently she showed a haul from a company called Shiro Cosmetics. I thought the colours looked interesting and they were all named after Pokemon, which made it 10000x more awesome. I ordered the "Super Effective" sample set, which was the (at the time) full set of 15 samples for $12.00. Since then, a couple of new colours have appeared on her Etsy site. Full sized jars are $5.00.
I was very impressed at the shipping time, I got an email the next day to say my order has been posted. Since we seem to be clear from volcanic ash for the moment (more on that in another haul, if it ever gets here. Grrr. Two orders went missing, one's been tracked down, I don't want to talk about the other), this got here less than a week after I placed my order.
How adorably wrapped is that? While I don't mind a lack of fancy packaging, it does help to feel appreciated when your order is all pretty like that. I "oohed" and "aahed" for a little while before getting stuck in to see what I'd ordered.
Each colour comes with a label with its own ingredients listed. Very impressive as one or two shades include cosmetic glitter or dyes. Each shade also has a note to say if it's lip safe or not. The samples come in little baggies and you get 1/4tsp. Plenty to have a good go with.
I'll get into the ingredients another time, this is just my haul post really! All are swatched with a damp cotton bud, descriptions are from Shiro Cosmetics.
-Team Rocket - Red toned purple shimmer.
-Zubat - Dusky, semi-sheer blue with a violet tinge.
-Lance the Dragon Tamer - Deep shimmering indigo with golden sparks of eye safe glitter.
-Mewtwo - Sheer, shimmery, medium purple with blue tones.
-Articuno - Pale, powdery silver-blue.
-Pikachu - Vivid, shimmering yellow with eye safe red sparks.
-Charmander - Soft, yet bright, shimmery orange, with yellow undertones and a hint of gold.
-Squirtle - Bright, clear, shimmery pool blue.
-Bulbasaur - Bright, shimmering grass green with a hint of golden undertone.
-Acid - Shimmery yellow-green with golden undertones and a touch of darker green eye safe glitter.
-Mew - Cheerful, bright strawberry-bubblegum pink with a slight peachy tone.
-S. S. Anne - Shimmery, subtle yet rich golden brown with a peachy golden tinge.
-Brock the Rock - Shimmery chocolate brown with red tones.
-Vulpix - Gorgeous, shimmery coppery red-brown.
-Hyper Beam - Sparkly opaque black with silver eye-safe glitter.
Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the colours but I haven't had chance to wear any yet! I'll try and do a FOTD soon with them.
The first column are absolutely gorgeous!!
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The colors look lovely, going to place my order now.
ReplyDeleteI share your pain about Fresco Phyrra's blog also, my purse has felt the pain.
Pretty swatches! I think you'll have fun with those colors. I like mine a lot!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love every colour! They are really pigmented *may have to place an order myself* hehe.
ReplyDeletepokemon!!! that's so freaking awesome! but man, copyright issues! she could get sued =(
ReplyDeleteI think I would just buy these colours just for the name alone!! How cool are they?!
ReplyDelete@TearDrop - they do have some lovely colours!
ReplyDelete@Erline - you must let me know what you think of them!
@Painted Moogle - thanks :)
@Danielle - if you do, then let me know what you think when you get them :)
@sugarbumpkin - let's hope not.
@AngelGoneMad - I've got to admit, the names helped me make my decision to order :)
Like you i am so excited by these because of the names! :P Luckilly a lot of the colours are beautiful too! :D
ReplyDeleteEver since Phyrra's review I have been wanting them. Pokemon was huge for me and I'm still a fan today. (Even though some say I'm 'too old') Any recommendations on which colours I should order first?
ReplyDelete@Lillian - The names are fab :)
ReplyDelete@Serena - I suggest ordering the full sample set for $12.00.
Lovely colors :D The names are cute too!
ReplyDeleteOMG I soooo want these!! @ Serena, I am 22 and still a massive pokemon fan too!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the brill post, as always!
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Ok, so I just put in my order...so excited!! Thanks so much for this post Becky!! The main eyeshadows I use atm are Urban Decay palettes (1,2 and A&W) the 120 palette, and a few Barry M's, so my stash is in much need of an update!!
ReplyDeleteI am also tempted to buy from the other two sites you mentioned: Aromaleigh and Fyrinnae!!
For me sample sets are the best as I'm not very good at making decisions!!
Those swatches are gorgeous! I just placed an order for the full sample set after seeing these do thanks for the reccommendation Becky :)
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I ordered these a few days ago, and it's your fault, again :)
ReplyDeleteI bought these eyeshadows and they arrived about a week ago. I got 10 of the mini jars, and I can't remember what I got off of the top of my head. What I do know is that Vulpix, Mew, and rapidash look fantastic together. I'm hoping to get some primer so that the colors will pop more, but even without, it looks great.
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