Linnaeus Cosmetics Swatches and New Linnaeus Cosmetics Website Coming Soon!!!

Hello darlings!!
    Today I have for you some swatches from a not yet released eye shadow collection by Linnaeus Cosmetics!!! I received 3 complimentary samples from Marin to swatch for my site and I am so stoked about these! (Of course, all opinions are my own and are honest. I'm not going to lie to you guys to get free stuff!)  Linnaeus Cosmetics is a great indie makeup company and you need to check it out!!!
You can check out my full review and swatches for this company here.
First, there are some exciting things happening with Linnaeus Cosmetics. Check out this info!


-Linnauescosmetics.com will launch July 9^th
-The week leading up to July 9^th is going to be loaded with giveaways and small contests each day:

- random drawings of people who “like” LC on Facebook and/or following LC on Twitter to receive samples and collections

-A contest to suggest an animal you’d like to see inspire a collection. The winner will receive the collection for free.

-A contest to submit a photo of your pet (past or present) to have a limited edition collection made based on them

-Once the site launches on July 9^th, for every $10 a customer spends at LC in month of July, they will be entered into a drawing to receive one of three gift bags full of indie bath and beauty items. I’ve purchased items from One Hand Washes the Other, Dreaming Tree Soapworks, and The Morbid The Merrier for the giveaway. It’s going to be an awesome set of prizes!

-Eyeshadows will be available at my Etsy store for 20% off until the store empties.

For more details on these events, look for updates to be posted on the LC blog: http://linnaeuscosmetics.blogspot.com/

  Now onto the swatches. 

From left to right, we have Tweet, Swank, and Jounce.
Tweet is a nice bright yellow. I don't normally like yellow eye shadows but this one is awesome.
Swank is a light orange-y color... kind of like a creamsicle. Love it.
Jounce is a deep green, almost brown color. So great for a smoky look.
All of these eye shadows have a beautiful shimmer to them and nice pigmentation. I can't wait for the collection to release!!!


I hope you enjoyed this and that you check out Linnaues Cosmetics soon. It's a great indie makeup company and the owner, Marin is a sweet chic.


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Look of the Day

Oh hi!!! I did this look a few days ago and have just been too lazy and/or busy playing Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the 3DS to post it! >.<  I don't really have a creative name for this look. Just grabbed some colors and went for it. I hope you like it! May your day be filled with Rupees and happiness!

The Breakdown
Prime the entire lid and underneath lower lash line with Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin.
Add Gyarados by Shiro Cosmetics along the top lash line to make up the lower third of the lid.
Place Twilight Princess from Geek Chic Cosmetics above the Gyarados up to below the crease.
Apply Green 'Stache by Geek Chic Cosmetics in the crease and outer corner of the lid.
Apply Meowth by Shiro Cosmetics along the brow bone and inner corners of the eyes.
Urban Decay 24/7 eye liner.
Buxom Lash by Bare Escentuals for the lashes.



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Looks Using Linnaeus Cosmetics

 Hello, my nerdies! ^.^ I hope you're all having a great day. I've finally got some time to post some looks I did using my new Linnaeus Cosmetics collections. I really do like how these blend out and i enjoyed playing with them. They are beautiful colors!

This one is using the shadows from the Lovely Cotinga Collection

Flutter on the inner third of the lid, Astute on the rest of the lid, and Show off in the crease and outer corner.

And this look is using the Gemsbok Collection

Kalahari on the lid, Tough Stuff in the crease and outer corner, and Fabled on the inner corners.

I've got a full review and swatches here.

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Linnaeus Cosmetics Review and Swatches

 Hello everyone! I've got a review today for da-da-da-DA!....Linnaeus Cosmetics! I am so excited about reviewing this line! Linnaeus Cosmetics is an independent vegan mineral makeup company run by the darling Marin. She does makeup lines inspired by her love of animals. I have just gotten my first order from Linnaeus and I am already in love with the company. I have nothing but great things to say in reviewing the customer service, packaging, and products!
          Ok, first we review customer service! You may have read me talking about how I am big on great customer service. Being someone who works in that area myself, I find it a very important aspect. I can tell you hands down that if you buy from Linnaeus Cosmetics you will get excellent customer service. Within hours of placing my order I had a message from Marin thanking me for my order and letting me know I would be updated with a tracking number once everything was shipped. I was kept up to date during the whole process and I really appreciate that. I also got a full hand written letter with my order thanking me for my purchase again. Marin is a very sweet and awesome person. She knows how to treat her customers :)
        Next....packaging! I have a picture below with the little bag that my eye shadows came in. As is stated on the website, all packaging is biodegradable, recycled or recyclable when possible. Definitely nice to know that my purchase supports being green! ^.^ The bag looks like it's made from some kind of canvas, and will be nice to store my eye shadows in. The actual jars that the eye shadows come in are 5 gram jars with sifters. They come tight wrapped in plastic so you know they have not been tampered with or come open. Linnaeus Cosmetics is printed on the lids of the jars and the bottoms of the jars are labeled with the eye shadow name and ingredients. I am very pleased with the packaging. Cute, earth-friendly, and clean!

     Now, onto the shadows, which I am super-stoked about! These eye shadows are beautiful!!! I just can't stress enough how lovely they are. They are all vegan and the ingredients are listed on the package clearly so that you know what is in them. They are also clearly labeled if they are not lip safe. All ingredients are listed on the website as well for all of the products, so there is no question of what is in them and that is an awesome thing! As listed on the Etsy store policies Linnaeus Cosmetics does not repackage! All shadows are unique formulas.

My camera just doesn't capture these shades to their fullest beauty. They all have a nice shimmer to them that is just enchanting. They are very smooth to apply and show up really well. These swatches I did are over the Mary Kay eye primer. The top swatches are the Gemsbok collection (aside from the Bouffant, which I got as a free sample) and the bottom swatches are the Lovely Cotinga collection.

• Fabled is a light silvery color with some lovely shimmer
• Kalahari is a light shimmery beige. I'm gonna love using this one for a nice lid color or wash for the whole eye lid
• Tough Stuff is a deep gray, almost black with multi shimmer in it
• Bouffant is a light shimmery gold
• Show Off is a deep true shimmery purple
• Astute is more of a purply-pink with shimmer
• Flutter is a bright light blue with shimmer

  I'd have to say my favorites are Kalahari, Show Off, and Flutter, though I do love all of these. I love how these shadows have just the right amount of shimmer and aren't heavy, though you can build the color up to make it more vibrant.
   So there is my critique...love the customer service, love the packaging and love the products!!!! You should definitely check out Marin's Etsy shop here. Starting July 9th she will be launching her new website: Linnauescosmetics.com. There is currently a 20% off sale still going on at the Etsy sight, visit and get some awesomeness! ^.^
  I will be posting some looks with these colors soon!




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These products were purchased by me. 

Esper Glow

Today I have another look. I wasn't sure what colors to wear so I kind of just grabbed two of my favorite eye shadows of late and went with it. The colors together kind of make me think of a fairy or esper glow.

The Breakdown

•  Zelda by Shiro Cosmetics on the lid up to the crease.
• Butterfree by Shiro Cosmetics in the crease and along the lower lash line.
• Meowth by Shiro Cosmetics in the inner corners and along the browbone.
• L'oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense liquid liner along the upper lash line.
• Urban Decay 24/7 eye liner in Zero on the waterline.
• Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash for the eye lashes
• Say It Isn't So blush by Lost in Makeupland on the cheeks.

 
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