Beauty Thesis

The experimentation and exploration of a makeup addict.

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Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jul - 26 - 2010

Stash: Eye Shadow Palette – Green/Teal [M.A.C.]

Here is the next of my eyeshadow/pigment palettes. This is an extension of my original overview and the second in the series after my highlights. This second palette features a mix of green, aqua, teal, turquoise and anything in between. The first two colours, Gorgeous Gold and Juxt have always been peculiar to me.  I  [ Read More ]

Categories: palette, stash, swatches
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jun - 17 - 2010

Stash: Eye Shadow Palette – Highlight [M.A.C.]

After a bit of a hiatus, it’s back to the stash! This may look slightly familiar as I did an overview of my palettes a few months ago. I decided that I would go back and do swatches, since it seems to be a pretty popular request. It’s one thing to see something in the  [ Read More ]

Categories: palette, stash, swatches
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on May - 02 - 2010

Haul: Just A Few Things [M.A.C.]

Since achieving my no-buy, I’ve slowly been accumulating a few items. Figured it was about time to share. Enjoy. :]

Categories: haul, video
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Apr - 11 - 2010

Review: E.L.F. Purple Perfection Kit

I found this kit in the beauty section at Winners and thought I’d share my thoughts on it.

Categories: video
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Apr - 01 - 2010

Haul: Specktra Finds

Now some of you might be wondering why I’ve got a haul posted, but I promise that I’m not cheating on my no-buy. I ordered everything before I decided to stem my purchases, but since I ordered online they just arrived recently. I was alerted to Pharaoh paint pot by a friend, and then ended  [ Read More ]

Categories: haul
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Mar - 24 - 2010

Stash: Eye Shadows & Pressed Pigments [M.A.C.]

This particular installment of my “stash” series is different for a few reasons.  First, it’s featuring eye shadow – which is the heart and soul of my collection. By far it’s the biggest part of my stash, and my favourite by far. Second, there will be no swatches.  This is because there are so many  [ Read More ]

Categories: eye shadow, palette, stash
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Mar - 11 - 2010

Stash ~ Greasepaint Sticks & Shadesticks [M.A.C.]

Now I’m on a kick with swatches, so here’s the next installment. This time around I’m featuring two similar products for the eyes that are multi-purpose as bases, liners and shadows. The Greasepaint Stick made it’s debut this past fall with the release of MAC’s Style Black collection. It was released in a single colour  [ Read More ]

Categories: stash, swatches
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Mar - 07 - 2010

Haul ~ Warehouse Sale Video

After posting the photos I decided to do a video version as well, for those who may want a better look at some of the products. Enjoy!

Categories: video
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jan - 30 - 2010

Five Favourites ~ Double: December 2009/January 2010

To get back on track this month’s Five Favourites will see a double feature; favourites from both December and January! MAC Lipglass / Viva Glam V I picked this up to pair with Viva Glam V lipstick, and I’ve found that it works well on it’s own too. It’s a really nice neutral on my  [ Read More ]

Categories: suggestion
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jan - 29 - 2010

Face of the Day ~ Amethyst Smokes

For this look I decided to try an experiment. I picked up a Maybelline quad at the drugstore the other day, and when I got home I realized that I could dupe it with some of my MAC eye shadows. So I put together a quad of similar colours and used Maybelline on one eye  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, eye shadow, look series, looks