Down the Indie Rabbit Hole

[Kelly Silva]

Oh! Lime Crime, I also want to try that one.

 

[Senpai]

Two of my favorites are:

Besame Cosmetics

TokyoMilk

Besame is all about recreating the vintage aesthetic. They make modern reproductions of classic makeup from the 1920's to the 50's. The packing is DIVINE. Ugh, I can't get enough of their products! I use their cake mascara and lipsticks the most. It's really such a classy brand and one of my indie faves. <3 If you're in the southern California area they have a store in Burbank! I was there a few days ago and it was sooooo cool seeing the owner's collection of vintage makeup on display.

I've only tried the TokyoMilk lip products, but their Ice Green Tea lip balm is amazing! They also have incredible packaging too. 

 

[Angelalh]

medusas makeup!!

im from the chicago area they started as a clothing store and had a small section on eye pigments they mixed themselves... they got so popular they closed the store to work full time on cosmetics and sell them at local stores and online

these pigments are the best

http://www.medusasmakeup.com/eyedust.htm

 

[cumber1137]

I'm a huge indie supporter!!

Have tried:

Shiro

Geek Chic

Fyrinnae

Hello Waffle

Little Sparrow

Darling Girl

Notoriously Morbid

 

[meaganola]

Oh! GDE now does blush samples! I feel an unplanned order coming on!

 

[Lolo22]

Oh! GDE now does blush samples! I feel an unplanned order coming on!

oh snap!

 

[pokeballssohard]

Oh man, these all so great! I know where my next paycheck is going. 

 

[meaganola]

Okay, one-stop shopping for indie potions, lotions, polishes, and more:  
http://www.thesoapboxco.com

Arcana, Villainess, Glisten & Glow, and much more.  If you're a foodie fragrance lover, Arcana's Ganesh smells like honey-drenched coconut cake.

Villainess is a great company (soap, scrubs, body butters, perfume oil), but DO NOT GO TO the .com version of the url.  I believe that is a porn site.  The correct url for the soap company is http://villainess.net/

 

[Kelly Silva]

Okay, one-stop shopping for indie potions, lotions, polishes, and more:  

http://www.thesoapboxco.com

Arcana, Villainess, Glisten & Glow, and much more.  If you're a foodie fragrance lover, Arcana's Ganesh smells like honey-drenched coconut cake.

Villainess is a great company (soap, scrubs, body butters, perfume oil), but DO NOT GO TO the .com version of the url.  I believe that is a porn site.  The correct url for the soap company is http://villainess.net/

If I was rich @@meaganola I'd just hire you as my Indie personal shopper! I really need to get on that rich thing...

 

[Amber McCarley]

Im much more of an Indie girl if I can help it. My next order will be going to [SIZE=12pt]LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs[/SIZE]

Their pallets are freaking adorable with horror beautiful coffins. http://www.lunaticklabs.com/Makeup-Palettes_c_19.html
They also have neon pallets that with UV reactive colors.
 

 

[Shalott]

My two current favorites:

Impulse Cosmetics

-Has THE most amazing lipsticks in the world. They come in two types, the popular Opaque Matte and the Metaluxe. I have many from both lines, and they are to die for. The Opaque Matte lipsticks are very heavy on the lips, and the textures run from creamy to quite dry but the color payoff is unparalleled and there are more than 40 colors in the line. They range from neutrals to wilds and there is a dupe for every single one of Lime Crime's colors. The Metalux lipsticks are more sheer, but like their name they are extremely metallic looking on the lips. I find this formula to be much more creamy and easier to blend - I actually prefer it, but the color selection is much smaller, only eight colors. They also sell lose shadows and glitters, which I have a few and like, but I don't know how the compare to other brands. You can buy samples of all the items on the shop, but the lipsticks are only $6.99 so I have yet to bother. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Arbor Rouge Cosmetics

-This is an ETSY site, and the shop owner, Miranda is about the sweetest person you'll ever meet. Everything is made at home and is all natural, organic and vegan. I absolutely LOVE her mineral powder foundations (they make my skin look like it glowing from within) and the mineral powder concealers. One of her best sellers are the lip stains and let me tell you, these suckers work! Over eight hours wear with no fading and touch-ups, plus they don't dry out the lips at all. I am also excited to try her solid perfumes, which are one of the newest items added to her shop. You can also order sample packets of items you want to try, and if you find that, say, your perfect foundation color is right in between two, Miranda will take a customer order.

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[chibimorph]

@@Shalott Since it seems like you're open to indie foundations... have you tried Meow Cosmetics, Dreamworld Hermetica, or Lucy Minerals? Meow Cosmetics and Dreamworld Hermetica have very large shade ranges and have been pretty well-reviewed; Lucy minerals has a smaller shade range but is also very well-reviewed - so I've been meaning to try them (all three brands also sell samples) (and I think Meow and Dreamworld currently have sales right now - Meow for 4th of July, Dreamworld because they're about to revamp their site and introduce liquid foundations).

 

[Shalott]

@@Shalott Since it seems like you're open to indie foundations... have you tried Meow Cosmetics, Dreamworld Hermetica, or Lucy Minerals? Meow Cosmetics and Dreamworld Hermetica have very large shade ranges and have been pretty well-reviewed; Lucy minerals has a smaller shade range but is also very well-reviewed - so I've been meaning to try them (all three brands also sell samples) (and I think Meow and Dreamworld currently have sales right now - Meow for 4th of July, Dreamworld because they're about to revamp their site and introduce liquid foundations).

No, I haven't! TBH I don't really go out looking for indie brands, I just happened to stumble across a few and found some I really like! I will definitely check out those brands though - would love to find some other indies to support!

 

[meaganola]

If I was rich @@meaganola I'd just hire you as my Indie personal shopper! I really need to get on that rich thing...

Man, I tell ya, I think indie personal shopper would pretty much be my dream job right about now. 

 

[eucala08]

I have some items from Brija Cosmetics, and I really like them. 

 

[meaganola]

Indie orders on the way:

-- innocent+twisted alchemy subscription!  It's supposed to arrive on Monday!

-- Shiro Cosmetics Avengers collection plus Up All Night to Get Loki COTM (I wasn't going to get any of the COTMs, but then I realized LOKI).  There's no estimated arrival date, but it was processed through a post office a whole three miles away from my apartment (and as a side note, within walking distance of my office), so it's entirely possible it will be here tomorrow.

-- something for one of the summer exchanges that will remain unidentified (USPS hasn't processed it through yet, but I hope I get it by Monday.  Saturday would be even better)

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Oh! GDE now does blush samples! I feel an unplanned order coming on!

I just added 8 of them to my cart, plus the Paper Runway Collection, + a gift for someone on here. Not a SUPER expensive purchase, but I'm going to hold off in the hopes that Vee does a 4th of July sale. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[meaganola]

Ooh, the July COTM for GCC is Gun Kata! As a Hong Kong-era John Woo fan, GRABBY HANDS.

 

[marigoldsue]

My two current favorites:

Impulse Cosmetics

-Has THE most amazing lipsticks in the world. They come in two types, the popular Opaque Matte and the Metaluxe. I have many from both lines, and they are to die for. The Opaque Matte lipsticks are very heavy on the lips, and the textures run from creamy to quite dry but the color payoff is unparalleled and there are more than 40 colors in the line. They range from neutrals to wilds and there is a dupe for every single one of Lime Crime's colors. The Metalux lipsticks are more sheer, but like their name they are extremely metallic looking on the lips. I find this formula to be much more creamy and easier to blend - I actually prefer it, but the color selection is much smaller, only eight colors. They also sell lose shadows and glitters, which I have a few and like, but I don't know how the compare to other brands. You can buy samples of all the items on the shop, but the lipsticks are only $6.99 so I have yet to bother. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Arbor Rouge Cosmetics

-This is an ETSY site, and the shop owner, Miranda is about the sweetest person you'll ever meet. Everything is made at home and is all natural, organic and vegan. I absolutely LOVE her mineral powder foundations (they make my skin look like it glowing from within) and the mineral powder concealers. One of her best sellers are the lip stains and let me tell you, these suckers work! Over eight hours wear with no fading and touch-ups, plus they don't dry out the lips at all. I am also excited to try her solid perfumes, which are one of the newest items added to her shop. You can also order sample packets of items you want to try, and if you find that, say, your perfect foundation color is right in between two, Miranda will take a customer order.

*gets off soapbox* /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I am REALLY liking some of these Impulse lip colors.  Any suggestions on which ones are particular favorites?  I prefer the creamy textures.

 

[meaganola]

New uh oh. GCC anniversary sale. Pushing Daisies scent collection. A return of the Princess Bride collection. A return of the nail polishes, this time in new bottles.