Tuesday, August 23, 2016

LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs Review

Welcome Fellow Mermaids and Mermen,

I feel that is post is timed perfectly since we are starting to transition into Fall.. Come on you know you are counting down the days for the Pumpkin Spice Latte Release, no shame here. LunatiCK Cosmetics Labs is a brand that screams everything Fall and Halloween. 


LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs is an independent cosmetic brand that I originally found on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/lunatick_cosmetic_labs/  

Their Instagram has very creative and inspiring post with makeup looks and product features. When I started Out of the Box Beauty I knew this would be one of the first brands I wanted to review.

All of their products are Vegan, Talc Free, and Cruelty Free. Formulated in the USA. 


"LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs specializes in all aspects of horror, beauty, and special effects makeup. LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs is for everyone from beautiful blushing brides to beautiful bloody brides of Frankenstein."(Lunaticklabs.com)

LunatiCK is a brand that has shown me that the devil is in the details. They have proven that to me as soon as I received my package in the mail, and yes I did keep the box for almost two weeks to show all of you. The box that the package arrived in has a very "Beetlejuice" vibe to it and made me even more excited for what was inside. 







The product that I was most anticipating was their Contour palette. Every time this was shown on their Instagram I couldn't wait to get it in my hands. The front cover reminds me of the Hocus Pocus Spell Book from the movie. The details in the packaging are above any other brand I have ever seen. Every time you pick your palette up to use it, you see a new detail that you didn't notice before.


Front of Contour Book
Back of Contour Book

Contour Shades
 The Contour palette contains shades for contouring, highlighting and blush. There is literally a shade for every skin tone. I am a medium/tan skin tone right now and I was able to use this palette. There are contour and blush shades that can be used for deeper skin tones. It also contains very light and cool tone colors which would look magical on light/porcelain skin. The pigmentation of these powders is unreal. On the face they blend like a dream but do not brush away and look like you never put any product on. I used every shade in this palette on my face. Any shades that were too light or dark for my complexion I used as eye shadows. On the eyes the colors blended every easy and smooth. These colors make wonderful transition shades. As soon as I hit pan on any of these shades, I will be repurchasing.. that is how much I love this palette.

Once again LunatiCK has wowed me with their packaging with this eye shadow palette called Supernatural. The palette come in a very cute coffin shaped container and has a Ouija board look to it.

Front of Supernatural palette 

Back of Supernatural palette 

Shades L-R(Invocation,Myth,Spook,Reincarnation,Ghoulight)

When I opened the palette I literally squealed! This palette is so amazing and creative. And just like the contour palette every time I pick up this palette I discover another detail that they added to the packaging. This palette has very natural mauve tones where you can create a very easy simple look. It is also diverse enough that you can create a smoky look. When you get this palette don't base the performance of the shadows on finger swatches. Remember finger swatches don't always show how products wear on the eyes or face.  In order for me to get full pigmentation with my skin tone (Med/Tan)I used a white base on my eyes (ex. NYX eye pencil in Milk). So this palette will be pigmented on a medium  and darker skin tones with a light primer. But this palette would be a light complexion's dream.  The colors blended on top on each other without becoming muddy and you are still able to distinguish the different colors on the eyes. It is very hard to also stop using this palette I am beyond in love. LunatiCK's website also has the option for you to build our own palette and you can customized what colors you would like to put into your coffin. Which is another awesome feature that they offer.

LunatiCK also has two other pallets available on their site. 

Zombie Defense Eye Shadow palette  
Hocus Pocus Eye Shadow Palette 


All of these products, as well as the others,  they offer can be purchased on their website:  http://www.lunaticklabs.com


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Mermaid Kisses,
Natasha
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Monday, August 15, 2016

What is Out of the Box Beauty? Chit Chat

Hi Fellow Mermaids & Mermen,

I just wanted to get on here today to explain what Out of the Box Beauty is and what I hope to accomplish from this blog. Out of the Box Beauty represents all types of beauty and its goal it for The Mermaid Clan to accept and appreciate our own beauty for what it is. And for this place to be a place of positivity and encouragement to continue to love ourselves for what we are and what we have to offer this world. Yes this blog does have a focus on makeup but for myself makeup isn't to cover up my beauty. But instead makeup is inspiring and fun. Makeup is art. It doesn't matter if you're doing a simple everyday, bright and fun, smokey night out or a costume theatrical it is all art to me. Everyday we can wake up and transform ourselves to any type of woman or man that we want to become. To me that is very powerful.

Out of the Box Beauty is a place where all Beauty is Celebrated! It doesn't matter what flaws you think you have You are Beautiful, Special and Unique.

I have put off creating this place for several years because I was worried that I would not be good enough or would not receive a positive response. But when I finally decided that this platform is much bigger than me. If there is a chance that someone that is feeling bad about themselves or feels not good enough and comes across this platform and it changes their day for the better or creates a positive personal outlook . All the time I have put into this is well worth it. Not only do I want to talk about makeup on this blog I want The Mermaid Clan to be able to encourage and inspire one another.

I would love to continue these random Chit Chat sessions with y'all! What topics would you like to see? Comment below and let me know

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Mermaid Kisses,
Natasha


Sunday, August 14, 2016

The Masquerade Palette By Juvia's Place

Hi Fellow Mermaids,

I have a very exciting review for you. This the first in depth review for Out of the Box Beauty!!
But also what makes this review exciting is that this product is unique and affordable and I personally feel has a little bit of something for every one. Doesn't matter if your a neutral girl or love wild and bright looks this palette appeals to everyone! And to add the cherry on top it is a great price for us mermaids on a budget. OK!! So let get to the fun part the makeup<3

When I found Juvia's Place it was thru Instagram which I'll link here https://www.instagram.com/juviasplace/

The very first thing that attracted me to the brand was the packaging.


When I look at this packaging I think of a Strong Beautiful Queen. Which I feel is very empowering and different form other brands that I have seen, very Out of the Box. The day this palette released I immediately went to the site to purchase it. When I saw that it was roughly $30 with shipping I was concerned about quality because the palette comes with 16 eyeshadows which is about $2 per shadow. The shipping was very quick I received it within a week. The palette was packaged every nicely in the box as well.

Now when I opened the palette I was so pleasantly surprised and started playing with it right way.
Here are pictures of the palette and swatches of all the colors Top to Bottom, Left to Right.



No Flash

With Flash
Top Row
Chi- Royal Blue

Mali- Green

Dalia- Electric Blue

Zola-Sea Blue 
Second Row
Makeda- Purple Shimmer 
Zobo- Maroon Matte

Calabar-Maroon Shimmer

Bori- Reddish Pink Matte Color Mixed with Gold Shimmer
Third Row

Giza : Champagne Shimmer

Burkina : Brown Matte 

Cairo: Matte Orange Mixed with Gold Shimmer

Ada: Brick reddish brown
Fourth Row

Dahila : Beige Shimmer

Zulu : Dark Orange Matte

Casablanca: Gold Shimmer 

Fulani: Darker Brown





I have used every single shade in the platte on my eyes. I have one a neutral look and a very bright fun look. The only shade that I had issues with was Makeda (the Purple on the second row) it was very difficult to pack it on the lid and get the full pigmentation. But I did try it smoked out on the lower lash line and it was so beautiful. And just be aware that the shade Bori when swatched is very chunky in feeling due to the glitter but this was on of my favorites on the lid. The glitter did not fall out on my face at all. Also the shade Giza is an amazing inner corner highlight of the eye. But also as a cheek bone highlight. The Egyptian Gods will see you coming!

I am overall very happy and impressed with this pallets and the creativity of this brand.Which is why I had to do this review as my first one on Out of the Box Beauty!

You can purchase this pallets and other great products for this link below

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Mermaid Kisses,
Natasha  

 


Thursday, August 11, 2016

WELCOME TO OUT OF THE BOX BEAUTY

Welcome Fellow Beauty Lovers,

My name is Natasha. I have started this Blog OutOfTheBoxBeauty as a community for us to celebrate all kinds of beauty. To have a place of positivity where we can just share/discuss the things we love.I have a passion for beauty and makeup and wanted to share my passion with you. My Blog will have in depth reviews of products,makeup launches, hauls,monthly favorites and Lifestyle posts. This Blog will correlate with my Instagram so be sure to follow https://www.instagram.com/outoftheboxbeauty/  and Let's have some fun talking about all things Beauty and Lifestyle. Don't forget to Follow this blog so you are updated on any new post. Very excited to have you join this community!

Mermaid Wishes,
Natasha <3