Hey all, and Happy Friday! I hope everyone’s week’s been good. Things have been calm in my neck of the woods for once, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t cool things going on. Check this out!

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If you’ve been following my blog at all then you know I LOVE Crow & Pebble Cosmetics and have been basically singing their praises since their launch. Karen approached me back in July (in the midst of my devil plague) to take product photos for her, and I about flipped a shit… A full month of eye swatches later, she has updated pictures and a rocking sale (20% Off with the code PHOTOFUN until September 29th)! I can’t believe I had the chance to do something this cool, and I hope to again at some point! This is a big deal for a nobody like me! 😀

Anyhoo, enough gushing about how awesome Karen is. On to the post!

I was 11 years old when The Craft released in 1996. I had made the decision the year before to become Wiccan like my mother, and I begged my parents to see the movie in theaters. That didn’t happen, but when the movie released to video Dad rented it for me. I remember the movie frightened and intrigued me (and made me wish I looked like Robin Tunney), and also reinforced the idea that actions, especially magickal ones, have consequences. To this day it remains one of my favorite films, despite it’s campiness and overuse of special effects.

Notoriously Morbid released a set of cosmetics based on The Craft in late June, including pressed and semi-loose eyeshadows, a Mystic Matte lipstick, and a Cosmic Gloss. I didn’t spring for the pressed shadows, but I did go for minis of the semi-loose ones, as well as the gloss. I ordered these items on the 30th of June, and they shipped on the 21st of July. I also used an affiliate code on this purchase, and I received a special birthday shadow as well! I also made a second purchase on the 31st of July, ordering the 3 eyeshadows inspired by Wonder Woman from their Crossing No Man’s Land release. These shipped on the 22nd of August.

While I found their TAT a little on the long side, having had a chance to play with the products I find them well worth the wait. I’m pretty sure the Calling Corners and Crossing No Man’s Land shadows have very different formulas. The Calling Corners shadows seem fluffier, similar to some of Fyrinnae’s shadows (they add some synthetic oils for longevity), while the Crossing No Man’s Land shadows are more akin to Crow & Pebbles pure pigment texture. Whatever the formula, both shadows applied beautifully with very little fallout and blended nicely.

Have some swatches! As always, I swatch with a Colourpop Flat Shader Brush, and foil with Wet N’ Wild Photofocus Setting Spray. We’ll start with the Calling Corners Shadows:

Air and Invention is my favorite, being a slightly slate-tinged, metallic pale blue. I also really like Fire and Feeling, which is a true red satin. Water and Intution is a beautiful duochrome teal green, and Mother and Earth is a super intense dark brown with gold duochrome.

Here’s a slightly tilted pic so you can get an idea of the sheen these have:

Next up, the Crossing No Man’s Land set. I LOVE the warm shine to I Will Fight, and the richness of Sword to Ash, but Paradise Island is my favorite. The green duochrome over pale violet blue is one of my favorite color combinations ever! Also here is Unbirthday, which reminds me of a more muted version of Anthrax from My Pretty Zombie. This one is going to be great for a one and done look!

I have never tried the Cosmic Gloss formulation, but I find I like it quite a lot. It reminds me of Fyrinnae’s Lip Lustres in that it’s easy and smooth to apply and comfortable to wear. There’s no real discernable smell or flavor. As it’s a gloss, it doesn’t stay put in the way a matte does. Relax, It’s Only Magic is a beautiful deep berry color with a smattering of blue glitter. Gorgeous!

Let’s check out a couple eye looks I did. The first one is I Will Fight on the inner lid, Sword to Ash on the outer lid and in the crease, Fire and Feeling in the crease, and Mother and Earth along the lower lashline and outer corner. I also wore the gloss with this. Fall vibes? Methinks so!

The second look is one of my favorites. I used Crow & Pebble Water of Life on the inner lid, Air and Invention on the outer lid, Crow & Pebble Blue Within Blue in the outer corner and crease, Lady Jessica on the lower outler lash line, Fire and Feeling on the lower inner lashline, and Shiro Tears of Retail Employees in the inner corner.

Overall, I’m super pleased with my purchase from Notoriously Morbid, and found both collections cohesive, the shadows high quality and easy to use, the gloss comfortable, and the mini sizes generous. I will likely order again in the future from this brand, as I really want to try their matte lipsticks!

Do you love Notoriously Morbid? Have a favorite shade or collection? Leave me a comment!

I hope you all have a great weekend, and I’ll see ya next time!