Colour Comparison - Lips with a flithy wicked bite

I was excited to see the spoiler for the May Vanishing Cabinet as the diablo lipstick looked to be very similar to the custom Shiro lipgloss I had already ordered in Detrovore shade Filth. 

Here are my sample lipstick and gloss side by side. I ordered this one with the peppermint flavouring, and I really like it. 

Both are deep magenta pink/red with blue sparkles. 

The clamshell is a bit hard to work with (tubes would be better so I would not judge the full size). Wicked Heart is on the left and Filth is on the right. Both are close built up and then blended out.

Second angle/lightening to help show the shifts and minor differences.

Here they are layered on me.

And a close up. 

Mail Day! Notoriously Morbid

Notoriously Morbid recently released a beautiful set of the Unseelie and Seelie court. I decided to pick up a few of the shades (yey fiscally responsible!) to test as I feel I may want to order the full set. The highlighter included in this set is the Gift of Life from the Game of Thrones vanishing cabinet. I have not been using it as much as I should. It's lovely. 

Shipping seems to take a long time to get here, and there has been much drama around this company/company facebook group. It is calmed down and I'm waiting to make my decisions on how I feel about what happened. Ultimately, it might come down to how I feel about the products (and the shipping/recieving process) as that is what matters.

Here's my orders!

Three of the new colours, a old colour, blush minis, shadow bind for a gift, two freebie sample bags and a freebie J/A.R/V.I.S is my co-pilot. 

I've read that similar pale girls use Necromancy to contour. I also like my numerology blush encouraging me to pick up astrology. Now that I see it written, I feel like I should have stuck with what I liked. Astrology seems a similar pink (less gold sparkle) to the Happy Endings blush from the VC last month.

Bottom of the jars. The Daoin Sidhe is the newest blush.

An FYI - this is the third tube change I've seen for the shadow bind. I have this tube style with a doe-foot applicator. I've had to read the page again as I wasn't expecting a squeeze tube. This is the same format as glitter glue from darling girl, and I find it's not my favorite. I usually have more product waste and I do tend to over apply. It might be part of the learning curve - but more I've seen the trial tubes (glass with doe foot applicator), first tubes (squeeze with doe foot) and these (squeezey tubes).

My pretty shadow lids.

Same order, Left to right (same as swatched below), Ebeneezer I release you, JARVIS is my copilot, Chaos Reigns, Fight for Beauty, and Use your Magik. 

Finger swatch over shadow bind (I do a quick hand sanitize before touching my shadows but I should still stop this habit).

Fight for Beauty is so gorgeous in person. It's blue and green and amazing. 

Here we are mostly looking at JARVIS. It is nice.

 

And a close up. Normally, shadows do not look this patch over shadow bind. I was too eager to wait for it to get tacky, and there was a lot going on. 

Did you pick up the Unseelie/Seelie set? When you find a blush/shadow/lip/product you like from a company do you stick with it or try other similar items as well? Are you patient as well? I ordered these in April and they just got here. Does potty training your kids drive you crazy as well?

Notoriously Morbid Vanishing Cabinet May 2015.

The theme for this month is The Price of Magic, inspired from the TV show Once Upon A Time. The Vanish Cabinet is the monthly subscription box from Notoriously Morbid, which bills for $17 per month. There was actually two months between this cabinet and the one before to allow the women at Notoriously Morbid a chance to focus, and create a comprehensive set (and move locations).

The VC comes with a nice print out welcoming you for the month. 

This is a guest blush from Dark Heart Designs. I would have never chosen this name, but perhaps those kinds of jokes about special massages where only in my group of 18-year-old friends. This is a nice coral blush with a gold sparkle that seems to remain even when you rub the blush in.

This is a sample of the new Diablo Lip Rouges called Wicked Heart.

These labels are really pretty.

Bottoms of the jars.

From left to right: You Want Darkness?, Dearie, Misthaven, Always the Queen.

Look at the sparkle!

Again, look at that sparkle!

It's a great value for 4 mini eye shadows, a lipstick and a blush sample. I've never heard of Dark Heart Designs, and I'm glad I can check them out. 

Swatches!

Top to bottom: Lipstick: Wicked Heart, Blush - Happy Ending, (A tiny bit of Dearie as I worried it might blend into my skin in the photos), You Want Darkness?, Misthaven, Always the Queen and Dearie.

Top to bottom: Lipstick: Wicked Heart, Blush - Happy Ending, (A tiny bit of Dearie as I worried it might blend into my skin in the photos), You Want Darkness?, Misthaven, Always the Queen and Dearie. 

Top to bottom: Lipstick: Wicked Heart, Blush - Happy Ending, (A tiny bit of Dearie as I worried it might blend into my skin in the photos), You Want Darkness?, Misthaven, Always the Queen and Dearie.

Left to Right: Lipstick: Wicked Heart, Blush - Happy Ending, (A tiny bit of Dearie as I worried it might blend into my skin in the photos), You Want Darkness?, Misthaven, Always the Queen and Dearie. 

Notoriously Morbid has had some drama this month, and I'm still making up my mind how I feel about it, so I'm just going to summerize with I adore Misthaven of this bunch. I want to try out the lip rouge and it gives the most beautiful purple sheen over the red. 

Do you still watch Once Upon A Time? What did you think of this cabinet?

Mail day! Notoriously Morbid Love 💘

Excited for my limited edition bunny kissers 💕 and spoiler alert, I think the numerology blush is a winner. 

Notoriously Morbid Vanishing Cabinet: Gods be Good

So, so excited for this! Notoriously Morbid offers a subscription where a few limited edition products are sent out. I don't know if I've ever read a set number, but it is usually 3-5 mini shadows, another product and maybe something extra. I've only subscribed a few months, and I think the program is less than a year. For me, it's $17 US per month (and I really like it).

This month: Based on the Gods of the Seven Kingdoms! The GoT fangirl in me is so so excited. 

My attempt as a seven pointed star with these beauties. A cute write up has been included in what I have received.

Swatches! A quick peek on bare skin.

Top To Bottom:
Geek Chic's Kingslayer
Lover's Sigh (sneak peek last month)
Fates Unfold
With Sword and Shield
Fire Bright
Stern and Strong
Gift of Light - Blush/Highlighter

Again with Flash under LED lights. So stinking pretty!

And the video:

 And because they are nothing but amazing, the Crush Kisser where the Lavendar flavour was a tad off (but it wasn't that bad to me) was resent. 

I feel that Carrie and Mel are so passionate about Notoriously Morbid, and it really comes out in the Vanishing Cabinet. There will not be a VC for April, so instead I think I'll pick up Slayer Wave 1 once the store reopens. 

What are you favorites? 

Notoriously Morbid Blogger Review Pack and Shadow Bind

Notoriously Morbid is a beauty company that I first heard about through following another company on social media. I read reviews, followed Notoriously Morbid, and on Black Friday, I snagged a beautiful shade of blue (Silent Samurai), a couple of duochromes, and the Krampus Kisser collection. Silent Samurai is so beautiful, I decided to order the blogger review pack.

First, consumer service has been incredible. For some reason, my order was held and I was contacted to ask if I wanted to purchase more or ship now. I had been pacing, hoping for the shipping notice but took it as sign to order a few more items to test including the newly released Shadow Bind, a sticky primer.

Here is my review.

I received a Coffin Kisser and 5 shadow baggies. 

 As mentioned, I added on Shadow Bind and the February COTM, Norwegian Wood ($2.50 for a mini, $5.50 for full size). Included was a sample of "That's why her hair is so big, it's full of secrets" or hair from here on out. 

 The ingredient list for those interested.

The Coffin Kisser was wrapped, in case of accidental melting?

The flavor I was sent was Impala Peach. This smells like peach powdered drink - which is good if you like that. The flavor on this one wasn't as yummy as the Sugar Cookie Santa Kisser I have but just as wonderfully moisturizing. I love these. And they don't have olive oil! 

Now to the swatches! I used bar skin, primer, Shadow Bind, and Glamour Doll Eyes Glitter Fix. Both the adhesives were used over primer. At first, was hurried to see if I could get the swatches done while the baby was napping so my technique was a bit off and I apologize my lines are not as clean as I thought I could do. 

 Kompanion No. 9 (reminds me of Karn Evil 9)  to me this is a lovely mid-gray lavender with sparkle. This is from the Doctor collection. It's pretty. 

 Ebenezer, I Release You - A mauve with sparkle, over shadow bind there might be a blue shift. This is from a Christmas collection. It works really well with ShadownBind. 

And here I had to take a break to feed the baby. She was done waiting. You can see how well the shadows stuck.

 Ladder to Hell. This is lovely! Look for this one and Norwegian Wood in the video. It's a brownish mauve with a pink shift. I think I might _have_ to get this in a full size. 

 Another image to show the shift.

 Douglas Fir - a matte green with a blue shift in the bag. I wasn't (and haven't) been able to bring out the blue so I thinking it might be an unintended reaction that is really pretty. This is a lovely green. Edit: the blue is pressure sensitive. It might be that I have a light hand! I'm going to try again to see if I can get the blue. This is from a collection I think is inspired by Army of Darkness/Evil Deab but I'm not sure...

 Douglas Fir again.

 I Wanna Do Girly Stuff - a bright matte pink. From Slayee wave 3. It's for Buffy. 

 To show the matte over the shadown bind and glitter glue. Not friends.

That's Why Her Hair Is So Big, It's Full Of Secrets - also lovely. A shimmery matte brown with a taupe shift. 

 To show the shift. 

Norwegian Wood - a rich brown with golden sparkles. I think I love this one too. No, I do love this one. 

 Another image, just because. 

Showing all the swatches in the light. Ordered as above in bottom to top. 

 And in the sun.

A video: 

After 4 hours: 

At the end of the day:

I'd say the shadow bind and glitter fix both do a great job. Some shadows pick one over the other and I think it will take some time to get to know which one would fit better. I've also tested two brushes to apply Norwegian Wood, which suggests to me that application has a factor in longevity of these pigments.

I applied Ladder to Hell over the lid, and Norwegian Wood in the corner/crease. I then used shadow bind for the inner corner and middle line and added Elbenzer and more Ladder to Hell. I foiled Girly Stuff to use as a liner. 

I had some extra liner, so we decorated. I don't do this look justice. It was really pretty, and I like the unique for me matte liner.

Look 2:

 I wanted to see if I could pull the blue out of the Douglas Fir, and I can't. 

 Here's the little distraction.

I absolutely love Give Me 20 as a highlight and I was pleased to say that this look lasted all day.  I would like to add my blending is fairly well done considering I was holding a baby. :)

TD;DR: Notoriously Morbid. Great customer service. I love the coffin kisser, peach isn't as good as sugar cookie for flavor. I am impressed with both the sparkly amazing douchromes, and the matte shadows. I need more practice with the mattes as I'm still patching applying them. I wouldn't have chosen Ladder to Hell, but it's lovely. I think if used only on primer, it might even be work-safe. The browns are pretty. For most of the shadows, Glitter Fix seemed to hold a tad better, but Shadow Bind was really good. Again, this might come down to technique and taking time to apply. These might not be the easiest shadows to work with, but the payoff is there. Do give them a try!