I got my samples from the first two Color Fest collections from The She Space yesterday. The colors are very pretty and I love the finish of the Sprinkling of Twinkling collection. The finish doesn't differ much from the regular collection, (but that's not a bad thing). :) I wasn't as impressed with my Velvet Ladies
samples, but then I haven't tried them on my eyes yet. Heather was also kind enough to bubble the size of the full size Heat It Up Powder I ordered, yay! :)
I also got my order from Joppa's free shipping sale. The shipping was super fast, 5 days from US to Sweden, WOW!
The shadows looked pretty dull in the sample bags, but gave a nice satin finish. They will be useful as great base shadows and the staying power seems to be good too.
I noticed that the Joppa shadows that are described as shimmery still are more matte than the She Space Velvets, LOL! I got 5 free sample bags with this order and a sample of the Perfecting Eye Cream too. :) I ordered some foundation and finishing powder samples too and all the colors look great. I will try them out soon.
I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate your swatches! Your picture quality and technique are so good. I have tried the Velvet Ladies on my eyes and I love the texture, but the staying power is fair. I really am trying to 'make' a similar texture with better staying power myself. I love the sparkley/pearly eyeshadows, but can't really see wearing those into my later years IYKWIM.
Posted by: JenW. | 12 February 2008 at 20:52
Posted by: cleodelinda | 12 February 2008 at 21:13
Nice swatches. I only have Moon Sandstorm from your pictures. You're right that the Joppa e/s are very matte.
Posted by: LT | 12 February 2008 at 23:00