Taylor Made Minerals Swatches!

Hi all!

After posting about my Taylor Made Minerals haul yesterday it occurred to me that of course I should swatch those samples! Everyone who belongs to the Mineral Makeup Fanatic Family (lol!) knows from experience never to judge a shade from just looking at the sample baggie; it rarely looks the same on the lids.

So, I spent the afternoon swatching these for you, whoa - it was hard work ;) One shade is missing - it's Disco, which is a super bright blue shimmering shade - I didn't realize this until just about now, sorry...

Now all of these swatches were patted on dry with no base, on fair-medium skin (which is probably closer to medium right now - I've picked up some color from being out in the sun it seems ;))

Enjoy!!

(Remember all pictures are clickable ;))



Left to right: High Lite, Blush, Paradox, Brothel, Occult, Pistol, Nickel, Anchor, Retort (glitter), Millenium (glitter)

Shade:

Direct Sunlight:

Left to right: Fog, Newt, Liquid, Turf, Ufo, Fiji Beach, Lagoon, Shock, Pop, Aisley, Gentry, Bishop, Sucker, Knockout, Margaret (glitter)

Shade:

Direct Sunlight:

Left to right: Diamonds, Reverb, Sovereign, Goldie, Merlin, Primo, Centaur, Vintage, Amazon, Angora, Grace, Glory, Grave, Burn, Decoy, Glitz

Shade:

Direct Sunlight:

Flash:

That's all for now; I wish you all a terrific Wednesday!!

Taylor Made Minerals Sample Haul - Initial Impression

Hello lovelies!

Hope you are having a great Tuesday ;)

Today I thought I'd show you my very first samples from Taylor Made Minerals. This is actually two separate orders that arrived a few days apart.

I'd been curious about this mineral makeup for a while, so decided to give them a shot and I'm so glad I did! Holy guacamole; this stuff really rocks my socks! These minerals are SO extremely pigmented and intense, providing awesome color payoff. I think I can honestly say that they are probably the most pigmented powders that I've come across up until today. I have tested all of them on my hands/arms, and every single one delivers! I sound like a sales person here; I swear I'm not, lol!

I have used these a few times, but haven't gotten around to post an EOTD using them yet. Will do that soon, promise ;) Now I've only ordered eye pigments, so I really cannot comment on the quality of the rest of their product range, but if they are anything like these eye pigments they most certainly will be good.

So, let's take a look then, shall we?
As always, all pictures are clickable for larger image...


Haul #1:

Crappy pic... sorry ;)

And pics of haul #2...











And here they are all together...










Sample baggies are 1/4 tsp and cost $1.00. Shipping was very reasonable priced, I think I paid about $4, which is cheapo when you're living overseas ;) Orders arrived in a timely manner, I got those packages within 10 working days.

I promise I will update you all with some EOTD's using these.

Have you tried Taylor Made Minerals? If so, what's your take on their products?