I have a problem. I am completely addicted to Shiro Cosmetics! I got into them too late for their 2012 Halloween collection, so imagine my delight when I found out they were resurrecting it for 2013 with new additions! Behold, the gorgeous Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired Halloween collection!

The collection includes six eyeshadows total (four from last year), and TWO glosses. I only purchased one of the glosses, but I think before the month is over I may be back for the other one! I bought sample sizes of five of them and a full size of Oogie Boogie. Okay…well…my amazing boyfriend bought me the full size. I’m on a slightly tight budget lately and he knew how much I wanted at least one full size for the sake of having a sticker…sigh. I got lucky that he understands this obsession…

Anyways, you want swatches, right?

Left to right: Ragdoll, Pumpkin King, Zero, Two Faced, Finklestein, Oogie Boogie

(Please ignore the scaley-looking skin. I put a crap ton of UDPP Eden all over my hand for the swatches and it was not forgiving to my already dry skin!)

On top the shadows are just over primer and the lower portion of the swatches are on top of Pixie Epoxy! What I adore about these shades is how vibrant they are without PE. It is very impressive! These shadows are just as amazing as Shiro’s main range.

Ragdoll: Lightly faded rust matte base filled with lilac and blue sparkles.

My take: I haven’t worn this on the lid yet, but oh goodness. The sparkles in this shade are arresting. I’ve never really seen a orange color with sparkles like this. I can also see this being wonderful for the Spring.

Pumpkin King: Very blackened copper packed with orange sparkles

My take: Spot-on description! Originally I didn’t think I needed this one because I own Fyrinnae’s Pumpkinfyre. But this one is more brown and less prone to glitter fallout. This will be great for smokey eyes and especially as an eyeliner.

Zero: Sheer, lightly metallic grey-red.

My take: This is honestly one of the most unique shades I have ever seen. It is grey from some angles, but others bring out the reddish-pink color more obviously. Pixie Epoxy makes the red tones shine! I paired this one up with Two Faced for a smokey look for work one day and it was stunning.

Two Faced: Deep blackened grey-purple with coppery shimmer.

My take: If you’ve ever tried Fyrinnae’s Immortality, this is like the more tame sister. It has all the smokey qualities and multi-color shimmer without the fuss of a blackened base or glitter fallout. Very pretty shade for the outter corner.

Finklestein: Somewhat sheer, ultra-pale ghoulish green-yellow-grey with blue shimmer.

My take: While it IS sheer, over Pixie Epoxy this shade comes alive. The iridescent qualities are eye-catching and ghostly. Surprisingly pretty on its own, and lovely paired with the Something in the Wind gloss

Oogie Boogie: Swampy green-beige with a muted velvety finish; the intensity of the green tones depends on the light.

My take: Shiro gives the perfect description. It is a murky green that looks different from all angles. Great for Fall!

Overall I love the shadows and have had no problems! Of the six my favorites so far are Finklestein and Zero!

Something in the Wind in the new gloss for 2013. Shiro describes it as “deep burgundy with a purple sheen”. I agree with this. It is a gloss fit for any woman’s Fall beauty arsenal. The formula is very comfortable, not sticky in the slightest, but also not too slippy or thin. I think it is perfectly balanced. It has a sangria scent, and it smells scrumptious. I love it–very fruity! I’ve been wearing this non-stop since I received it. What I think is so great about this shade is that it is buildable. One layer still packs a punch, but it is more wearable. Build it up for a vampy look!

I simply adore this collection. It is going to be live until the end of the month, so get it while you can! Shiro (Caitlin) has a variety of options to choose from (full size sets, minis, samples, etc) to fit your budget. Or, individual shades are $1 for a sample, $4 for a mini, or $6 for a full size. Lipglosses are $8.

Happy Halloween lovelies!