When I first started buying indie makeup, I was stories about indie companies never sending out orders or sending bad products intimidated me, so I only bought from huge companies like Shiro and Fyrinnae. Now that I’ve become more comfortable in the indie world, I still do research but I’m more willing to branch out.

Even though I was overly cautious in my early days, I’m not sure how I missed Notoriously Morbid. They’ve been around for a while ­ ­ – since July 2012, according to their Etsy page – and even after scouring the internet I can’t find anyone who’s posted about a negative experience with them. I finally placed my first order with them a couple of weeks ago during one of their “Free Day Friday” promotions, and I am hooked. I already have another huge order placed and in the mail!

I ordered a beauty blogger review pack, which comes with a full size shadow and four samples for $5, with “mostly browns” as my color choice. I also snagged six minis in shades I had been eyeing, and received two free mini shadows (part of the “Free Day Friday” promotion) and two free samples (customary with every order. The order was packed in a Valentine’s heart bag (I received it back in mid-February) and came with a handwritten note thanking me for my order. The blogger pack was bagged separately from everything else and included a business card and a code for 20% off my next order, which I’ve already used.

Swatches

These were the shades from my blogger pack. Carrie, the owner, nailed it with these selections. These were a nice range of neutrals and I’ve already re-ordered minis of Gretel’s Ghost, Speak to the Devil and One November (Neno was the full size shade, or I would have ordered a larger size of that as well). Goodbye Sweetie is beautiful but I already have a few shadows similar to this color so the sample is plenty for me. Nudist is too yellow for me, but I think it would be a beautiful neutral on someone more warm-toned than I am

Tempest, Boe and Doc Brown were my favorites from this batch. Quiet in the Dark was one of the Free Day Friday shades I received and to be honest, I’m not exactly sure how to wear it on my eyes, but I think it’s going to be a gorgeous lip color (it’s lip safe). 13 Black Rainbows is so fun, even though it’s not super practical for me for everyday looks. I did wear it as an outer corner shade to a party a few weeks ago and got some compliments on it. Here’s a detail shot, blurred to show you the insane amount of rainbow sparkle in this shadow:

I can’t pick a favorite from this batch. I picked all of these out myself except for Walks in the Moonlight (another Free Day Friday shade), and I adore them all.

Overview

Prices

Notoriously Morbid shadows are priced fairly average. Full sizes are $5.50 for a 5g jar, minis are $2.75 and samples are $1.25 for ¼ tsp. They also sell blushes ($8.50 for 4g of product in a 20g jar) and “Coffin Kisser” lip balms for $3. Jars do not come with sifters, but Carrie will add sifters to yours if you message her and request it.

Shipping was a reasonable $3.15.

Website

Notoriously Morbid’s products are available on three different storefronts: Etsy, Storenvy and their own standalone website. Of the three, their own website is probably my favorite, but it just comes down to personal preference. Prices and shipping are the same across the storefronts, and I didn’t have any issues ordering from Storenvy or their own site.

Ordering

My first order shipped out six days after I placed it, ahead of their stated turnaround time of 10-14 days. My second order shipped out on day 10, but I had combined it with another order placed a couple of days later, so I was impressed it was still in the TAT. Both times I received the shipping notice when it was packed up in the evening and the package was sent out the next day (this is big for me – one of my biggest pet peeves is when companies make a shipping label and then sit on the package for days). Carrie was very responsive both times and was very helpful when I asked if I could combine orders, refunding the extra shipping I paid later that day.

If you can, wait until Friday to place your order. Each week, Carrie has a new Free Day Friday promotion that ranges from free shadows, free coffin kissers or free shipping, among others. It’s an awesome way to get the most bang for your buck, and I always look forward to seeing what new deal Carrie will come up with.

Products

These shadows have an amazing formula, one of the best I’ve tried. They’re incredibly lightweight and silky, blend easily and are very pigmented. These don’t need a sticky base to look great, although I’ve swatched them over one in this post. I can’t rave about these enough.

Overall rating: 9.5/10

Would I order again? I already have!

All products in this review were purchased with my own money and all opinions contained in this post are my own. Products shown can be purchased at www.notoriouslymorbid.com.