Concrete Minerals review
A few weeks ago I placed an order from Concrete Minerals. I've been really lazy about getting a review done, but at least that's given me time to play with my products.
I felt really confident ordering from their Etsy shop, because it just seemed to be NOT repackaged. I know you can't tell until you actually get your product, but the colors didn't seem familiar (Pops collection, anyone?), and they don't have a ton, which made me think that they spent time developing their own unique shades. None of the shades seem repackaged to me, you can feel safe knowing you're getting a unique product! I ordered 7 eyeshadow samples ($1 each), and a primer sample ($3).
Their eyeshadow sample baggies are GIANT. I like that the big size makes it easier for me to not Hulk-rip every bag and ruin it, but it's also harder to get the brush to reach the pigment. I also like how it tells you the exact amount you're getting right on the baggies, along with an ingredients listing.
Left to right, no primer: Hearts, Napalm, Juvenile, Bang-Up, Souljourner, Unity, and Seance.
Some of these colors had shimmers that don't show up without a primer, such as Unity- there are gold sparkles you can't really see on bare skin. Juvenile is a really unique color. It can be either yellow or chartreuse, depending on the lighting. I really like Hearts and Napalm.
I am SO IMPRESSED with the primer! I absolutely adore it. I don't have comparison this-many-hours pictures with it vs. UDPP, but for me, they perform exactly the same. My sample with .1 oz was only $3, UDPP is $17 for .34 oz. A full size of the Concrete Minerals primer is $9 for .35 oz. It is buttery soft, and has some shimmer to it.
Here are some swatches using UDPP and Concrete Minerals primer. The purple shade is CM's Unity, the green is UD's Acid Rain. The left is dry, the middle is using UDPP, and the right is using the CM primer.
If you don't have either, I'd save the money and buy the Concrete Minerals primer.
Overall, I really like this company. One thing that does bother me is how some of the colors look different from their pictures on the website. But they have good prices, (a full size shadow is $6), unique colors, and an awesome primer, so I'll be placing an order again soon!
Have you tried Concrete Minerals? What do you think of it so far?
Left to right, no primer: Hearts, Napalm, Juvenile, Bang-Up, Souljourner, Unity, and Seance.
Some of these colors had shimmers that don't show up without a primer, such as Unity- there are gold sparkles you can't really see on bare skin. Juvenile is a really unique color. It can be either yellow or chartreuse, depending on the lighting. I really like Hearts and Napalm.
I am SO IMPRESSED with the primer! I absolutely adore it. I don't have comparison this-many-hours pictures with it vs. UDPP, but for me, they perform exactly the same. My sample with .1 oz was only $3, UDPP is $17 for .34 oz. A full size of the Concrete Minerals primer is $9 for .35 oz. It is buttery soft, and has some shimmer to it.
Here are some swatches using UDPP and Concrete Minerals primer. The purple shade is CM's Unity, the green is UD's Acid Rain. The left is dry, the middle is using UDPP, and the right is using the CM primer.
If you don't have either, I'd save the money and buy the Concrete Minerals primer.
Overall, I really like this company. One thing that does bother me is how some of the colors look different from their pictures on the website. But they have good prices, (a full size shadow is $6), unique colors, and an awesome primer, so I'll be placing an order again soon!
Have you tried Concrete Minerals? What do you think of it so far?
I am in love with concrete minerals. I love the colors I ordered and they are just so much more amazing in person ^.^. I plan on buying the 10 for 39.99 pretty soon here. As for the colors looking different, I find it's thatway with almost anything I buy online from dresses to wigs and makeup. Its really hard to tell what is what because alot of the times our computers brighten colors up and there is a difference :(
ReplyDeleteI don't mind though, I got exactly what I wanted from CM!
I literally JUST got 5 of their colours in the mail an hour ago :) their jars are so big! Havent had a chance to play with them yet as I've got to run to uni, but they look sooooo pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I was thinking about trying Detrivore primer, but now I'm curious about this one too. UDPP doesn't work that well on me..scratches head...everyone loves it but I didn't. Right now I'm using a MAC paint pot in Bare Study as my base. By the way, loved the watermelon look.
ReplyDeleteI really like my Concrete minerals products. Glad you do as well :)
ReplyDeleteI also like Concrete Minerals and their primer totally kicks butt!
ReplyDeletelove the colors! I think the colors really paid off well! ^^
ReplyDeleteOh wow, those colours look gorgeous! It just so happens that I'm looking for a new primer, too :)
ReplyDeleteWaiting for my primer and samples to come in the mail! I have spent a ridiculous amount this week...
ReplyDeleteGreat review - and thanks for the tip about their primer. I am totally adding it to my to-try list.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried them but they look so pretty!
ReplyDeletewow! can you do an indepth review of the concrete primer? I definately want to try that out!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great review. I love Concrete Minerals. <3
ReplyDelete@KinkyKambria: I agree, but I thought these pictures were less accurate than some other places I shop. I do like how they have pictures on it on the eyelid though!
ReplyDelete@SilhouetteScreams: Ooh I'm excited to know what you think!
@Wahine in Dixie: I guess it's just different skin chemistry. People love the Detrivore primer, but it really doesn't work for me at all.
@Phyrra: Your look with Juvenile looked so chartreuse, and I did one and it looked totally yellow. I love this color.
@Saila: It's so great!
@Ceecile: They're simple, but pretty.
@Simone: I would DEFINITELY give this one a go.
@Jade Carver: Me too. Oh the shame lol
@kathyeffingjacobs: Glad you found it helpful :)
@Blix: I think you know what you should do at this point ;]
@Y: Sure! I'll do an hour by hour comparison of it vs UDPP and take pictures. I know everyone wants the proof lol
@MakeupZombie: Me too. Napalm is my favorite orange, it's so vibrant.
Thanks! You've convinced me to finally create an Etsy account and purchase the primer... It should be noted that they're currently phasing out the primer sample sizes, though when I sent them a convo, they were happy to create a custom listing for me with the few that they had in stock. I'm excited to try it :)
ReplyDeleteI really like my order of Concrete Minerals. The eyeshadows are great and the samples were generous.
ReplyDeleteTheir primers have been acting differently on me. Sometimes they help me last my eyeshadows stay on the whole night out clubbing, sometimes they last a couple of hours then my lids goes bleh. Maybe it has to do if I apply tinted moisturizer (weak) or liquid foundation (stronger coverage)? Or maybe the amount of primer I applied on my lids?
Would totally love to see a post from you on experimenting the lasting power between primers of different brands.
Lovely blog by the way. I have been lurking around a lot... :P Finally decided to come out of my shell.
@Wendy: I don't think they should do that, because if there wasn't a sample size I wouldn't have tried it. I have my bottle of UDPP so I don't see the point in trying any full size primers until it runs out.
ReplyDelete@LazyPancakes: I'm so glad you decided to comment! ^_^ Hm, I'm not sure, but if you use too much primer it will make the shadows crease easily. You have to find just the right amount. I used to use way too much and didn't get why everyone liked primer... I was young and stupid. :P I actually did a day where I compared CM primer and UDPP and took pictures, but the morning pictures looked exactly the same as the night pictures, so I didn't bother to post. I used pressed shadows, so I'm going to try it again with mineral shadows this week and see if you can discern a difference.