8/26/2022

Written in the Stars...Rebel Rouge Labs Cheeky Hybrid

Some time ago on Instagram, I mentioned doing an exposé on the unscrupulous operations, and abhorrent customer service of beauty brands (mainly, indie brands). However, that day is not today. Instead, I want to give recognition, and praise the indie beauty brand, Rebel Rouge Labs.

I don't recall how I discovered the brand. However, I checked, and saw my first purchase was back in 2018 when they had their Etsy store.

Maryann, the owner of Rebel Rouge Labs, is just as wonderful as her brand. I adore her creativity in illustrating and showcasing her love of art, music, and film, and how she infuses them into the themes of the collaged imagaery of the exterior packaging; the colorstory of the products, and their shade names. All of it is sublimely executed, even down to the companion stickers for every palette, I love everything about RRL.

Maryann's attention to detail is always a fun treat for me. The labels on the back of the compacts have graphics of the animals that derives from ancient greek (I.e., Cygnus [swan] and Serpens [Serpent]).

From left to right: Cygnus and Serpens.

The baked marbelized mineral powders have a soft, smooth texture. They are pigmented, yet blend seamlessly to deliver a beautiful, luminous, glowing wash of color.

The Cheeky Hybrids come in 2 shades: Cygnus and Serpens, which are named after constellations of the same namesake.

From left to right: Cygnus, Serpens, and both shades mixed together.

Cygnus: a warm, yellow-based carnation pink.

Serpens: a warm, bronzed-peach.

Both shades can be used as a blush, but Serpens can also be used as a bronzer. Also, I like to mix Cygnus and Serpens together; I think the shade they create is very pretty (included in the swatch photo).

I really enjoy everything about the Cheeky Hybrids, and I wish Rebel Rouge Labs would come out with more shades because I would defintely like to add more to my collection!

I own all of their eyeshadow palettes, blushes, and the setting powder. I have yet to try the lipsticks, but I'm waiting for September 2nd to roll around to order some (if not all), along with preordering their newest Labyrinth inspired palette <3

If this is your first introduction to Rebel Rouge Labs, I highly recommend you check the brand out!

8/14/2022

What Goes Up...Doesn't Always Come Down...Starrily Space Debris

It's past midnight over in my neck of the woods, and I'm finally home to be able to post today's mani, Starrily Nail lacquer in Space Debris.

According to NASA, "most debris burns up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere. But, don't panic, your chances of getting hit by a falling piece of space waste is 10 million times smaller than the annual odds of being struck by lighting."

Starrily's Space Debris is a clear-based top coat, loaded with micro silver glitter mixed with various sizes of silver and holographic flakes.

The polish has a great formula, and the flakies disperse evenly and layer nicely. Also, removal is a cinch!

Space Debris is pretty worn over any shade as well as on its own. However, one way I like to wear Space Debris is over my favorite base coat (what I like to call, "the perfect airbrushed, nude pantyhose for the nails") Lauren B Beauty's Nail Perfecter.