mineral makeup

EOTD: Virginia Olsen Forest and Spring Eye shadows

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

     Hi dearies! Before I start this post, I want to let you know that this is my first EOTD or Eye of the Day post. I'm nervous because if you're a long time reader of this blog prolly you know that I don't wear eyeshadows. I'm sure you've seen selfies on my Instagram account and photos from the events that I've attended before where you'll see my eyelids naked. I really don't wear eyeshadows because I don't know how to mix and match colors or how to blend it properly. I guess, I'm really not into eyeshadows but because I love Virginia Olsen and I want you to brave yourself in trying green shadows here's my eotd using Forest and Spring. Both are wearable green eyeshadows and can also be used at night. Please pardon my photos, if you wanna laugh and say negative comments I'm okay with that. After the post, you'll see a rafflecopter app which means there's a giveaway from Dear Kitty Kittie Kath and Virginia Olsen. So without further ado, here's the look that I made using Virginia Olsen eye shadows Forest and Spring. Click CONTINUE READING and join the giveaway :)
EOTD: Virginia Olsen Forest and Spring + GIVEAWAY!!!
Virginia Olsen Green eyeshadows in Forest, Spring and Midnight Glam (not in photo)

Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

     Last Friday, I was very fortunate to attend the Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch. I'm expecting to see an array of fun and exciting colors perfect for the summer season since the last collection already showcased shimmery and sparkling ones that's great for holidays. If you enjoyed sporting your Fantasy collection eyeshadow last year then I'm sure  you'll also enjoy applying these bright and vivid eyeshadow colors from the newest collection. But before we go to the most exciting part of this post, let me introduce again Virginia Olsen Minerals in case you're a new reader of this blog here's a little information about the brand.
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
Another best thing about mineral makeup- IT HAS NO EXPIRATION!
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
Affordable makeup, very pigmented a little goes a long way!
     Excited to see the swatches of new eyeshadow colors? I'm sure you'll definitely fall in love with not one but two or more when you see them. It's really pigmented and multipurpose too. 
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
The Naturally Fun Stuff!!! Nuff Said XD
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
Hello there, ready for swatchy, swatchy :)
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
L-R: SPRING, FOREST, IBIZA, PROM NIGHT, PUPPY LOVE, LILAC LUST
See the gorgeous colors? I'm digging Puppy Love and Ibiza because I want something sheer yet   lovely colors on my peepers :)
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
L-R: SPHINX, MIDNIGHT GLAM, SPARKLING JADE
     Aside from the new eyeshadow colors, they also have this Limited Edition Brushes that's very soft and perfect for specific makeup application. If you're following makeup gurus, makeup junkies and celebrities like Divine Lee, Maggie Wilson and even stylist Liz Uy on Instagram, I'm sure you've seen photos of their favorite Virginia Olsen brushes. The most famous brush from this LE is the Sculpting Brush. Scroll down to see my 3 faves :)
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
5 pc brushes from the LE can also be sold separately

Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
Virginia Olsen Beauty Tools are made from premium-grade materials, which can be used with wet or dry products. These professional length beauty tools allow you to shade or blend mineral cosmetics with ease. The synthetic bristles are hypo-allergenic and safe for delicate complexions. The sleek ferrules are made from recycled aluminum. The natural bamboo handle has a low impact on the Earth’s resources as it is a highly sustainable plant. Each brush has been designed with the right density to create flawless, natural finish in every makeup application. | Warning: Please protect your brushes from heat sources such as hair dryers, which may damage the bristles.
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
SCULPTING BRUSH
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
FLAT TOP BRUSH
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
ANGLED EYE SHADER BRUSH
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
So many colors to choose from! What's your fave dearies?
Thank you so much to my Virginia Olsen family for these wonderful stuff :)
Virginia Olsen Minerals 2013 Eyeshadow Launch
Sammy of DishySammy, Moi, Aya of Codename Aya, Celline of Product Arena, Hazel of Dress Me Up, Buttercup, Joyce of CandyLoveArt and Eyah of Eyahnism
*photo from Virginia Olsen Facebook Page*
     Thank you so much Hazel and Ms. Jirbie for inviting me :) I really had so much fun during the launch. I enjoyed swatching colorful eyeshadows from the 2013 matte-nificent collection ^_^
To all my readers, please stay tuned for upcoming brush and eyeshadow reviews.

     For more updates and exciting promos don't forget to visit their 
Website: Virginia Olsen Minerals 
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On Virginia Olsen Minerals

Saturday, April 06, 2013

     A lot of things happened this week, the week that was with Virginia Olsen Minerals has to offer. Fret not because these great things and happenings from Virginia Olsen Minerals will not end for they have lots of surprises in store for you! They've prepared special discounts, more promos and giveaways so like them on Facebook and follow their Twitter account. Bookmark their website so that you'll get the latest news and special promos on their latest products!

     Let me share all the great happenings at Virginia Olsen Minerals this week, I know it's a bit late but all of these are worth sharing!
     To all You Tube subbies, don't miss a chance to learn tips and tricks of applying mineral makeup and get updated from latest Viiginia Olsen products by subscribing to their youtube account. Click here and subscribe: http://youtube.com/user/virginiaolsen

     Are you fond of collecting makeup brushes? Do you like to get the first dibs on the latest makeup tools in the market today? Then Virginia Olsen New Brush Set is here to satisfy your lemmings! Get hold of this brush set and let us know how soft these babies are! Visit: www.virginiaolsen.com to shop for your Virginia Olsen 2013 limited edition brushes :)

     And last but not the least, Virginia Olsen team chose me as the Blogger Affiliate of the Week! Read on my testimonial why I love Virginia Olsen and what products make my day complete. I don't post a LOTD or EOTD here in my blog but if you want to ask me, I'm very loyal to their Choco Eyeliner. From the very first day that I've tried this multi-purpose eyeliner, it's the only eyeliner that I'm using to date. Click on the photo to enlarge. 

     If you're planning to purchase a product from Virginia Olsen's website, don't forget to use my discount code VOKath to get 10% off upon checkout. Use my discount code to purchase your favorite products from Virginia Olsen Minerals, that will mean so much to me :)

     Before I end this post, let's welcome the new Brand Ambassadress Noe! Visit her channel at http://youtube.com/COLORismyweapon and learn the basics as well as the advance techniques on mineral makeup using Virginia Olsen Minerals.

     Thank you for dropping by and please leave a comment if you want to know more about Virginia Olsen Minerals! I'll be glad to assist you ^_^ 

Good Times!~

Product Review: Virginia Olsen Minerals Choco Eyeliner

Saturday, December 22, 2012

     Hi! I'm back after a week of feeling the holiday depression thingy where I just wanted to stay at home and think of nothing. Well, it's hormonal I guess because after my monthly visit the feeling just flown away. I feel the holidays now! So let's start celebrating this season with good vibes and by that I want to share my happy thoughts on my first mineral makeup experience. I really want to share this review because I know most of us use pencil, liquid or gel type of eyeliner. If you're thinking that loose pigments like this will not give you the good color pay-off that you're looking for an eyeliner then think twice. This baby gives amazing results! 
     Virginia Olsen Minerals eye colour has been produced with a high density of mineral makeup ingredients, so a little goes a long way. These natural cosmetics can be used interchangeably as eyeliner, highlighter, or eyeshadow.
Virginia Olsen Minerals Choco Eyeliner
Love the packaging

Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection Launch

Friday, November 23, 2012

     Christmas is just around the corner. I'm very excited to celebrate Christmas this year because my son can now hum some Christmas songs. Since I'm talking about the merriest season of the year here let me tell you something naturally fun stuff for the holiday season. Makeups! 'Tis the season to be jolly and with makeup I'm sure something glittery and shimmering will bring happiness to makeup lovers out there particularly with eyeshadows! Do you love wearing bright and colorful eyeshadows but doesn't have the courage to show 'em? Are you afraid that glittery eyeshadow can cause allergic reactions or can't easily be removed by makeup removers? Why not try mineral makeup :D 
     Last November 16 (Friday), I was invited to the bloggers launch of Virginia Olsen Minerals FANTASY Holiday Collection. I'm happy that I made it to this event because this was the first mineral makeup that I'll be featuring in my blog or should I say my first venture to the whole line of mineral makeup to be exact. 
     So let me share with you my experience with Virgina Olsen- The naturally fun stuff!
Virginia Olsen Minerals (VOM) is 100% pure natural mineral makeup--paraben free, bismuth & talc free, which is suitable for women of any age, ethnicity or skin type. Our formulations are calming to the skin, making VOM ideal for women prone to sensitivities; and being fragrance-free, they are particularly compatible with delicate skin--giving a sheer, natural, and flawless coverage.
VOM is pure and natural. Containing nothing but minerals extracted and refined from the Earth. It's free of harsh chemicals, waxes, oils, preservatives, and fillers. Mineral makeup is non-comedogenic, and hypo-allergenic. Mineral makeup contains powerful sun blocking minerals, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. These two ingredients provide natural broad-spectrum UVA, UVB and URA ray protection.
     Let's now go on and be mesmerized with the shades of eyeshadow from the FANTASY Holiday Collection. If you're an avid reader of my blog I'm sure you know that I'm just starting my love for eye makeup. Take a look of these gorgeous shades, the photo doesn't give justice to the true color. Well, I'm happy to announce that this was my first time to swatch mineral eye shadow and it's awesome!
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Lovely shades to sport this season (L-R): Lover's Moon, Moonlight Star, Kryptonite, Stardust, Crescent Moon and Tinkerbelle
     These colors were truly fantasy inspired! Since I still consider myself newbie when it comes to eye shadows, I chose these colors that will gave my eyes the subtle color. I made a swatch on my faves: Stardust and Moonlight Star but the former is now ultimate fave because I can use it to highlight the corners of my eyes and for the sheer glow that I want with my eyelids.
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Stardust and Moonlight Star
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Stardust is Love!
     There's a lot of reason why mineral makeup afficionados should try Virginia Olsen. They also  have foundation, blush, makeup tools and eyelash enhancer. To tell you honestly, I got samples of mineral makeup before but got dismayed because they only have three shades of foundation to choose from but with Virgina Olsen, it's not 3 or 4 but read: 10!!! Isn't that amazing? I know choosing the right shade of foundation is very tricky so if they have 10, then there's a perfect match for everybody :D
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Yay! The more, the merrier
     Aside from these, they also have the Green Tea Mineral Makeup Line which is formulated using the nourishing, toning, healing and skin protecting ingredients: green tea leaves, zinc oxide, plus rice & bamboo silks—which come from the buds of the rice and bamboo plant. It is combined with cranberry powder for flavonoid and antioxidant properties. My apologies because I accidentally deleted the photo of these babies but you can browse them through Virginia Olsen Minerals Website for more info by clicking HERE

     I also made a swatch of their blushes. They'll be introducing more blush next year and that's what we're excited for. Please bear with me, this is the way how I swatch blushes :p It hardly shows up on my skin that's why I have to make it wide and more than once.
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Terra Cotta, Blushing Pink and Romance
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
L- Adobe R- Terra Cotta
      Application of mineral makeup is such a breeze if you have the right tools! Even though I'm not an expert, I can feel the softness of their brushes and the natural bamboo handle adds a plus for me :D Talk about nature here, going green it is!
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Kabuki Brush that's uber soft!
      Virginia Olsen Beauty Tools  are made from premium-grade materials, which can be used with wet or dry products. The synthetic bristles are hypo-allergenic and safe for delicate complexions. The sleek ferrules are made from recycled aluminum. The natural bamboo handle has a low impact on the Earth’s resources as it is a highly sustainable plant. Each brush has been designed with the right density to create flawless, natural finish in every makeup application.

       Total Face Brush – Php 500.00
       Blush/Contour Brush – Php 450.00
       Concealer Brush – Php 350.00
       Eyeshadow Brush – Php 300.00
       Blending Brush – Php 350.00
       Angled Eyeliner/Brow Brush – Php 280.00           
       Kabuki Brush – Php 600.00

     Another product to watch out for is the Sophia Eyelash Enhancer that's exclusively distributed by Virginia Olsen. This is the answer to the thin and sparse lashes that most Asian women have including mine. See the pictures and be amazed with the results!

SOPHIA EYELASH ENHANCER
SOPHIA EYELASH ENHANCER
Left bottom: Wendy Tabusalla of Pinoy Big Brother
Right: Ana Victorino
     After the presentation, bloggers were given Virgina Olsen goodies and a raffle draw where one can take home Sophia Eyelash Enhancer. The lucky girl was Joyce Sola! Hi there Joyce, if you're reading right now we'll be waiting for the results of Sophia on your lashes :D I had a great time exchanging stories and makeup experiences with the beauty bloggers that I met during the launch. Twas very nice seeing you girls!!!
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Photo from twitter @Kathneko
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Joyce of CandyLoveArt, Sam of Dishysammy and Gem of  Vanity and Everything in Between

Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Photo from Virgina Olsen Facebook page
Moi, Hazel of Dress Me Up, Buttercup, Joyce, Sam and Gem
Virginia Olsen Minerals Fantasy Holiday Collection
Gem, Hazel, Moi, Sam, Ms. Jirbie Go (Marketing Manager of Virginia Olsen) and Joyce
     Whew, this is a lengthy post dearies but really worth reading! Thank you so much Ms. Jirbie Go, Hazel Salcedo and the VO team for inviting me. Had so much fun and learned a lot from this wonderful launch. Stay tuned for my review on Virginia Olsen Minerals goodies! :) 

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/Virginia_Olsen

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