In Focus: EO Mineral Cosmetics

A few weeks ago, I received some mineral eyeshadow samples and a full-sized lipgloss from Edda, creator of EO Mineral Cosmetics. The samples may look miniscule when you eyeball them in the baggies, but they actually hold enough product for several applications, and you will know why in the next sentence.

The first thing that I noticed in these samples was that the shadows were VERY pigmented. Very bright. Vivid as hell. Of course, I am not complaining, as I hate washed out pigments and products that claim to be shadows but just turn out to be shimmery mica bombs with zero color pay-off. These shadows do not need to be foiled to achieve amazing pigmentation. That was my mistake when I used them wet in the look below. Hooooboy. The eye look was super duper bright; it was no less than head-turning. I was actually stopped by a stranger and was asked if I do eye makeup tutorials on YouTube, because it looked good. Well, it was a compliment alright, but I've never been stopped in my tracks by a stranger before to ask about my eyeshadows. Foiling may be okay at night for EO pigments, especially the non-neutral ones, but if you foil them, be warned that they will be very bright. Applied dry, though, they are some of the most pigmented and prettiest mineral shadows I've tried. As I said, maybe that's because I hate glitter bombs, and would prefer color over plain shimmer anytime. Staying power was excellent with an eyeshadow primer. The texture is very fine, just like other mineral shadows, but application is buttery smooth and not gritty on the lids. And the lipgloss? Oh my - very pigmented as well.


Swatches applied dry without a base

The pigmentation of these shadows reminds me of my favorite mineral shadows, Aromaleigh's Pure Hue, Gothic Lolita, or even Rocks! Sonics.







Face:
Monistat gel as primer
Earthen Glow mineral foundation in Janelle
Mary Kay Signature concealer in Ivory
Bare Escentuals Well Rested
DermaBlend Quickfix stick concealer
DreamWorld creme topping in Peach (clay/silica formula)
MAC beauty powder blush in Feeling

Eyes:
MAC Soft Ochre paint pot as base
EO mineral shadow in Mermaid foiled in lid and on lower inner lashline
EO mineral shadow in Tanzanite foiled on outer lid and on lower outer lashline
MAC eyeshadow in Blue Edge on outer V and crease
MAC eyeshadow in Cloudbound to highlight and on inner corners
Almay liquid liner in Black on upper lashline
MAC Graphblack Technakohl liner on waterline
Red Cherry false lashes #99

Lips:
MAC 3D lipliner in Plum Mate
MAC cremesheen lipstick in Creme D'Nude
MAC dazzleglass in Glamour O.D.