Pretty things in Packages: Shiro Cosmetics

One of the best things about ordering things online is getting packages. You get the fun of placing your order and then when it arrives you get that fun all over again as you get to play with your new item in person. This was my envelope from Shiro Cosmetics. 

I really like the personal touch of written thank yous. They also added some candy. (I gave it to my roommate because it was her birthday.) My items came in a little plastic bag They were pretty secure in there and there was a business card in the bottom. 

Here is my stuff unpacked. I'll admit, I bought full size jars because the are the ones that come with the top (Poke balls for the Super Effective collection and then the obvious Zelda image for the Legends collection). I bought the sample of Ricky, but the other two were free. 

Most jars have a sifter with a lovely pull tab. It makes the plastic very easy to remove.

However my Gyarados did not have one. I'm not sure what determines this, but I know some companies will adjust whats in your jar because some shadows weigh less than others. 

Knowing that most companies send samples in bags and also knowing that I am a messy, cluttery person, I preemptively bought plastic jars from my nearest Sally's. I found them in the nail/ manicure section. They run about $6 for 10 jars. I think in the future I'll buy some off line.

If you've tried to pour anything out of a ziplock bag you'll know that stuff will get caught on the plastic locking system. I decided to avoid that. I made sure my bags were completely sealed and then turned them upside down. I got all of the product to the top of the bag (which was now the bottom). Once that was done I snipped off a small corner and the turned the bag upside down. I tapped and shook the bags until I had gotten out all that i could. I peeled off the stickers and placed them on the jar lids and sealed them up.

Here are the colors swatched over PE

Top Row: Dimitri, Gengar, Vulpix, Gyarados

Second row: Ricky, Veran, Brock the Rock

The colors are beautiful and the collections are SO huge!! Not gonna lie, I wanna catch 'em all! ;) 

After I ordered (the next day) they put up the Death Note collection. It's considerably smaller than the other at only 10 shades, but that also means that I just want to click "Click here to purchase all 10 colors at once and save 10%!" At $45 for all 10 in full size it's not nearly as intimidating as the $160 for the Super Effective collection.  You can also buy the full collections in mini jars or sample bags. If you buy sample bags its $9 for Death Note or $32 for Super Effective. Choices choices choices.