Etsy Spotlight: Smash Cosmetics Eyeshadows Part Two (Swatches + Photos)

I didn't think I was going to be able to get this post together by tonight, as I've been working like a mad person all day, I am finally done so I bring to you the second installment of my Smash Cosmetics review and swatches.

Here are the goodies:

And here are the swatches:

Strange, Cyprus, Storm, Savannah, Mint

Again, I didn't apply any primer before I applied these and they still went on like a dream. "Strange" is a unique color--it is a deep burnt orange and it has lots of blue sparkle to it. My camera didn't capture the sparkle very well, but you can see it a little bit. I had been looking for a matte mint green shadow, so I was very happy to get "Mint," although I think it may be a little too pale for me.

I loved these shadows! The owner is currently on vacation, but I can't wait to order again once the shop is back up!

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Etsy Spotlight: Smash Cosmetics eyeshadows Part One (Photos + Swatches)

I know I haven't been as productive with this blog as I would like to be, but my goal is to get the rest of the reviews out of the orders I made a few weeks ago in the following week. *crosses fingers*

So, tonight I bring you a relatively new indie company called Smash Cosmetics on Etsy. Ashleigh, the owner has one of the biggest selections of loose eyeshadows that I had ever seen. I knew I had to order! I purchased a blogger review pack, which was on sale at the time for 25% off. For 10 samples in clamshells, I paid $3.75 + $2.00 shipping. Best deal ever!

Anyway, I am going to split this review up into two parts, so here are the first five shadows:

And now the swatches!

Death Star, Asteria, Hurricane, Espresso, xxx

I really liked these colors. They are very pigmented! These swatches were over bare skin! I do wish the label on Asteria wasn't hand-written, but we are all human and I know she is a relatively new company. Also, I didn't understand the name for the shade "Espresso," since it's gold and not brown. Maybe I'm missing something? I am satisfied nonetheless. :)

 When I bought these shadows awhile back, she had all shadows and maybe six lip glosses. Now she has a whole array of shadows, lip glosses, primers, etc. It will be fun watching this company evolve.