I first discovered this indie brand a few months ago. I really liked the look of some of the shadows so I spent a few days trawling through the site and then narrowed down my selection to 10 samples (I was responsible and only bought the shades I thought I needed). I am enjoying using all the samples I got (two were kindly upgraded to minis) and will be buying several of these in full sizes when the shop re-opens after the Christmas break.

I feel like I need to do a public service announcement for Purrian Gray. Hnnng. I hope my swatches capture some of its beauty. Hello Waffle describe it as

Matte gray base with intense gold sparkle

which is really under-selling this shade. It is the creamiest, smoothest matte grey with discrete golden shimmer in all the right places.

Here is a swatch of the eyeshadow with no base, using NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and using Fyrinnae’s Pixie Epoxy. I’ve also included a photo of it over Pixie Epoxy with a flash so you can see more of the shimmer.

As you can see, it works great on its own over the lid as well as part of a look.

Hello Waffle was the first indie cosmetics I tried that I was genuinely impressed with. All the shadows I’ve tried are so complex and lovely. Her shop re-opens on Monday with a new matte collection and some lip products. Heavily tinted vampy balms and liquid lipsticks that all look like they would look great on my dressing table and lips. I already have my basket filled ready for payment…

Other products used

Face

Bare Minerals Original Foundation in Fairly Light

Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer in SX03

Neve Cosmetics Summer in India blush in Delhi

Eyes

Paula’s Choice Nude Mattes Eyeshadow palette in Cafe au Lait, Chocolate Truffle and Coffee

Rimmel Kate Rockin’ Curves Mascara

in Dark Brown 30

Lips

The Body Shop Lip Line Fixer

MAC lipstick in Sin

Thanks for stopping by,

Daisy