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Virginia Olsen Minerals
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To tell you the truth, I have always been skeptic about mineral makeup. I thought that it was just a term they used as a hype by cosmetic brands help them sell their products.
But when I was invited by VOM to be one of their Brand Ambassadors, I had to take the plunge and did some intense Google-ing before the event to find out more about Mineral Makeup. I had a complete 180 when I attended the Virginia Olsen Minerals (VOM) bloggers event last April 19. I got to experience the products first hand and did more than a dozen product swatches testing the pigments, texture, and lasting power.
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| Virginia Olsen Mineral Eyeshadows S/S 2013 Collection, PhP 150/gram |
Here is a closer look by category:
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| The Nudes |
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| The Purples |
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| The Oranges |
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| The Greens |
Then we also indulged in swatching colors from the current collection:
Powder concealers? I didn't know there was such a thing. I was told that you can apply it either wet or dry. I have so much to learn about mineral makeup. (Exciting!)
Here are three shades from the S/S 2013 collection that really caught my eye:
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| Chameleon |
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| Summer Sun |
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| Donnarence |
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| Khol Eyeliner in Blue |
Since we ran out of time, I wasn't able to take swatches of the mineral powders. But I will get to soon...
VOM has their own line of vegan brushes available for sale too! They are made with what seems like pony hair but it's actually a Japanese technology that is simulated to mimic real hair... Sorry, I forgot what it's called (*sheepish*)
And the gorgeous and awesome girls I met, fellow beauty addicts: (L-R) Gem of rarevanity.com, Mich of micheatsandshops.com, Mhisha of thetouchofyellow.com, ME, marketing manager Jirbie (in white), Jen of kikaycorner.net, marketing assistant Hazel, Bing of theprojectawesome.com, and Dawn of thepeachypinksisters.blogspot.com
So before I go, let me just tell you things I learned about VOM mineral eyeshadows from doing the touchy-feely thing. VOM's eyeshadows are smooth, they are not chalky like the brands I have tried in the past. If they say it's shimmer, it's SHIMMER, and when they say matte, it's MATTE. Shades are not half-baked. What pigment you see in the pot is what you get.
The only thing I have to get used to us the whole loose powder thing. For the past 8 years I have been using pressed eyeshadows so opening and pouring product from the pot to the cover to get product will take a little time in getting used to.
So everyone! I would like to announce, I am proud to say that I am VOM's newest Brand Ambassadress!
Thank you to the Virginia Olsen Team!
I am spreading the LOOOOVE! Order now and use the discount code VOSabs and get 10% off!
So... I made a video using for the first time, my new VOM eyeshadows. I wanted to do a look that would bring out the pigments of these shadows so I decided to go with a Kristen Stewart inspired makeup look.
If you want to learn how to do this look,
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They are :) Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteVery pretty look! Wow, congrats ms. Sab! I have tried mineral powders before and was not satisfied with them. Will try this VOM next time. I love the intensity of the kohl blue, very pigmented!
ReplyDeleteI had the same experience with mineral makeup before! The ones I've tried were chalky and didn't stick so I thought all mineral makeup brands were the same until I tried VOM :) I love the pigment and they glide on smoothly! You should try them! Use my code so you can get 10% off VOM products ♥
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DeleteYey! Congratulations, Ms. Sabs! <3 Oh, and I so love the Kristen Stewart inspired look. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you! I'm glad you liked it! Kisses ♥
DeleteCongrats Miss Sab!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Thank you also for dropping by :)
DeleteThank you! They are very pretty! And they have much much more colors to lust over! ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is the brand na ang tagal ko ng gusto heheh :D but I still can't buy yet.. I love the blue eyeliner and their brushes cause I think it is really soft. :) very nice swatches I love your photos.. what camera do you use? I'm a newbie blogger, maybe you could follow my blog hihihi.. I will be so happy! :)
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