Silk Naturals Review #2: Lots of Samples
I had mixed feelings about Silk Naturals lipsticks (read my review here), but I decided to try out some of their other products.
^ You can watch my video review or read below for recaps :)
Gel Eyeliner - Film Noir
Sample: $0.50 / Full size: $6.50Not opaque black, on the dry side. Smudges easily and creases without primer. I tried it with the Stick 'em which helped a little, but still didn't really save it.
The site suggests setting with powder but I ain't got time for that.
Recommend? No
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| Silk Naturals HD Cream Foundation in G40, G30, G50 |
HD Cream Foundation - G30, G40, G50
Sample: $0.99 / Full size: $9.99Easy to use and handy packaging (perfect for travel).
Decent amount of product and since I hardly wear foundation, this will last me awhile!
The foundation itself feels lightweight and has medium coverage.
It looks cakey if I use it on its own though, so I plan on buying something to set it with.
Recommend? Yes
Void Eyeshadow
$4.50Matte white. A little sheer on its own; much more opaque when I used it with the Stick 'Em Primer.
This was my first experience with loose eyeshadow, so I don't have a point of comparison, hence why I'm giving it a "maybe."
Recommend? Maybe
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| Void Eyeshadow. W/ Stick 'Em on the left; no primer of the right |
Stick 'Em Eyeshadow Enhancer
$4.99Makes eyeshadows bolder and last a little longer, but also makes them harder to blend.
Eyeshadows still fade. If I'm out for a long time, like 8+ hours, I notice significant fading by the end of it. This is a liquid and you only need a tiny bit to spread over your lids, so this tube will last a long time. It's cheap and works to some extent, but I don't feel comfortable flat out recommending it before testing out other comparable natural primers.
If you're wondering, two other popular indie companies, The All Natural Face and Brija Cosmetics also sell eyeshadow bases which I'd like to try in the future.
Recommend? Maybe
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| Silk Naturals Brow Powder |
Brow Powder - Medium Ash & Deep Brunette
Sample: $0.50 / Full Size: $4.50Works well, no issues with fading.
I have black hair but prefer a softer brow, so Medium Ash is my color preference.
Tip: You can use these as eyeshadows too!
Recommend? Yes
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| Silk Naturals Velvet Matte Lipstick - Peplum |
Velvet Matte Lipstick: Peplum
FREE surprise sample / Full size: $5.99Comparable to MAC's Violetta (one of my old faves) except a bit darker.
I don't think I've ever been so happy with a random sample!
I like this better than the Marsala Velvet Matte Lipstick (completely different colors, but same formula) and would totally buy this one but it has FD&C color which I avoid :'(
Peplum looks great though, I might cave in and buy it if I don't find any dye-free alternatives.
Also, it was pretty fun applying lipstick from the cotton bud; I wish SN sold lipstick samples!
Recommend? Yes
Sparrow Eyeshadow
FREE sample of the weekPastel pink, shimmery...not my kind of color. Haven't used it yet.
Overall
No: gel eyeliner.Maybe: eyeshadow base and eyeshadow
Yes: brow powder, foundation, lipstick
I would highly suggest checking out Silk Naturals' samples! They all include a decent amount of product (enough for at least 1-2 weeks, or more if you don't wear makeup daily) and make it easy to test out different colors.
Silk Naturals site: http://www.silknaturals.com/
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