Makeup With Rising Phoenix

Hey lovelies!

Yup you read that right   =)

Our ‘Little Mermaid’ inspired collection is now on sale!

Do check out our product listings, for more pictures of the 5 shades.

For individual video swatches, check out this link : https://risingphoenixmakeup.com/new-mermaid-collection/

Hey lovelies!

While creating the ‘Little Mermaid’ inspired collection, we also have been busy creating the much-requested Neutral shades.

For make-up looks, one the neutral shades that most will be looking for are Transition shades. Usually, when people invest in eyeshadow palettes, they will expect a good mix of neutrals, pops of color, and of course transition shades.

Transition shades are one of the trickiest to find in a palette, in our humble opinion, as they differ from person to person, depending on their skintone.

Hence while working on our neutrals, we made it our mission to create individual suitable transition shades that will be suitable for fair, light, medium, dark, deep skintones respectively. These are soft matte eyeshadows that can also be used as a main eyelid shade.

But hey, if you are a gal who rocks a bold eyeshadow as her transition shade, by all means go for it!

Here are the first 2 shades that we have created :-

1st – For medium skintone

2nd – For dark to deep skintone

More transition shades will be posted soon, look out for the update =)

Hey lovelies!

Our dear customer Ivy (Instagram : ivyimogenmua) had requested for a bronze gold powder that will be used for bodypainting for her photoshoot, photographed by Razin Razor (Instagram : razorsg) which was done on 30th June, 2017.

Since this is bodypainting, a finishing powder will not have the same ooh-la-la effect, making the model glow like a bronze goddess as a Metallic eyeshadow would.

Hence, we custom-made a beautiful bronze gold eyeshadow for her, which was crafted using all body-safe ingredients (face,lips,body)

The first one we had created appeared more gold. Hence, after consulting with Ivy, we deepened the color a teeny-weeny bit. And voila! Our bronze gold eyeshadow was ready!

We are so excited to see the beautiful shots of the model, painted in our Bronze Gold eyeshadow!!!

Here are the pictures, taken during the formulation of the eyeshadow =D

The first bronze gold eyeshadow (Appearing more gold)

The second bronze gold eyeshadow   (Final version!)

Under white light

Under natural light

You are not using Parabens? Then how long will your products last anyway?

Yes! This is one of our F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)

Before we answer this, let us take a look at Parabens first.

Use of Parabens in cosmetics

Parabens are present in most store-bought cosmetics. These are included in the products, to provide protection against micro-organisms & other harmful bacteria, so that this extends the shelf-life of the product. The commonly known ones for cosmetics will be Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, and Ethylparaben.

So why do Indie makeup companies usually avoid using Parabens?

While they are intended for a good cause, when used in a tiny amount in the recipe formulation…. However they can provide many harmful, potentially serious side effects to the user (if they are used more than 1%)  after a certain period of time, as some cosmetics have up to 25% of parabens in the recipe formulation.

Good effects : Prolonging the shelf-life of the product. (Eg. 24 months)

Ill effects include endocrine system dysfunction, premature aging, estrogen-positive breast cancer in woman and decrease in testosterone levels in men.

Please take note : The US FDA has not banned Parabens from being used in cosmetics, as when they are used in the right amounts, products do not have a negative effect on the wearers.

https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productsingredients/ingredients/ucm128042.htm

Same goes for other chemical preservatives. As long as they are 1% or lesser in the recipe formulation, this is deemed as safe for the wearer.

However, the tricky part for the wearer will be to determine how much of Parabens are actually included in the recipe of the product, especially when it is mass produced.

How about Natural Preservatives?

Natural preservatives are not that effective in preventing bacteria and other harmful micro organisms from inhabiting the products as well.

In fact a common myth will be using Vitamin E oil. Vitamin E oil is nourishing for the skin, BUT it is hardly a preservative that prolongs the shelf-life of a cosmetic. Same goes for other carrier or essential oils. Hence safe, diluted chemical preservatives are the ones which do the job.

So…Do you use Preservatives for your products?

Yes! The general recommended level for Preservatives in cosmetic formulation will be 1% or lesser, which is certified as safe for face & body use. Hence we use diluted Phenoxethanol & Potassium Sorbate (less than 1% in our recipe formulations), to prolong the freshness and shelf-life of our products. These ingredients are often used in cosmetics, and used by major brands that includes Powerhouse MAC, as these are ingredients that are safe for eyes/lips/body when diluted and used as 1% or lower.

This will go a long way in preserving our products, and protects the wearer from the above mentioned ill-effects caused by Parabens.

We believe in transparency, so what you see is what you will be getting from our products. We are the human guinea pigs for all our products, who wear the tester shades first.

And we will only give you products, that we, will also put on our faces.

You have our word =)

Dear lovelies,

After seeing our Instagram posts, some of you enquired if the loose and pressed version are different products.

Well, they are the same, so the color pay-off will be the same as well =) As requested, all loose eyeshadows, blushes, face beams will have their pressed counterparts very soon.

To show you what we mean, take a look at some of the snaps, taken during our pressing process.

Eyeshadow showcased : Narashima from ‘8 Avatars of Vishnu’ series

Here you can see Narashima, our loose eyeshadow, which is ready to be packed and shipped, as it is.

BEFORE

To make it a pressed eyeshadow, we then follow another recipe of ours.

Tada! Narashima pressed eyeshadow is now ready to be packed and shipped =)

AFTER

Do take note :- Each pressed eyeshadow comes in a 26mm tin pan, jam-packed with eyeshadow till it hits the brim =)

This static picture does not do any justice to the eyeshadow, it is best to view the video.

Only available for the month of May

Erotomaniac – Hydrating Matte Lip Cream
Color : Medium mauve, wine shade

Formulated with hydrating ingredients, this will not give tightness to your lips, while giving intense opaque color payoff.

Just a tiny bit goes a very long way. Applies like a cream lipstick.

Dries off with a matte finish.

Pre-orders only. For more details, PM us today =)
Sample size : In 5-gram clam-shell
Regular size : In liquid lipstick tube, with doe foot applicator

Once again, our lovely customer Vicky Ang, MUA also known as bunface@carousell has created a look for her model using our  New Matte Lip cream product ‘Pygmalion’ for a photoshoot.

*Image has been removed, as it was a professional photograph. Haizzz….  T-T

Facebook & Instagram : vickyangmakeup

Model in picture : Gernice from NOW Model Management Pte Ltd

Lip cream used : Pygmalion (Our brand new product!)

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Matte Lip Creams

Lip cream shown in video : Pygmalion

Color description : Cool-toned lilac with subtle bluish gray base. 

*NEW* Preview of our Lip creams

These lip creams are super pigmented.
A little goes a very long way

When dried, they leave a matte finish on the lips.
Apply them like how you will apply a liquid lipstick.

Filled with hydrating ingredients, these opaque lip creams will not give tightness to your lips.

They can be easily removed using a make-up remover.

Lip creams will be made available through pre-orders only. More colors coming soon!

For more details, contact us on this page, by commenting. Or leave us an email at rising.phoenix.pigments@gmail.com

Hello matte lovers, here is our matte collection of eyeshadows, the Matte Maven series =)

Cerulean Skies, Wizard’s Hat, and Carousel Pink were swatched on medium skin tone

My Fair Lady and Placebo were swatched on deep olive skin tone.

Cerulean skies : A pretty, bright matte blue colour, feels creamy upon touch, and leaves a silky finish on the eyelid. Under direct light, subtle silver sparkles revealed.

Color Family : Blues
Finish : Semi Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 4
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 2
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

My Fair Lady : Peach matte color, with a tinge of light carnation pink, eaves a silky finish on the eyelid.

Color Family : Pinks
Finish : Soft Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 4
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Wizard’s Hat : An understated bright grayish lavendar matte colour, leaves a soft finish on the eyelid. Under direct light, silver sparkles revealed.

Color Family : Purples
Finish : Semi Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 4
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 2
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Placebo : Yellow matte tone, soft powdery texture, leaving a soft finish on the eyelid.

Color Family : Yellows
Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 3
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Carousel pink : A bright, in-your-face almost neon pink matte tone, leaving a silky finish on the eyelid.

Color Family : Pinks
Finish : Neon Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) :5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Abyss – Intense dark navy blue, in royal blue hue.

Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Canary – Creamy yellow, with light gold
interference. Resembles corn ice-cream in color.

Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 4
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 2
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Aubergine – Intense burgundy violet, in mauve hue.

Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Sunset – Rich golden orange, with light gold interference.

Finish : Almost Neon Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Shamrock – Rich emerald green in medium green hue.

Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Teal green – Bright, almost neon teal green, which also shines as pale blue under yellow lighting.

Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Cobalt blue – Beautiful cobalt blue in Royal blue hue

Color Family : Blues
Finish : Soft Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Toadstool – Deep reddish brown in medium brown hue

Color Family : Browns
Finish : Soft Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Brick red – Soft medium red with red interference as base.

Color Family : Reds
Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Gunmetal – Dark gray with black interference as base

Color Family : Grays
Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

Vermillion – Bright chilli red in stark reddish orange hue

Finish : Matte
Intensity (1=sheer, 5=fully opaque) : 5
Shimmer Scale (1=Matte 5=Glitter) : 1
Vegan : Yes
Gluten Free : Yes
Paraben Free : Yes

For more information, contact us : rising.phoenix.pigments@gmail.com

Here is the Product for March!

*Description*

Bastet is the Egyptian goddess of felines, love, sexuality, protection, perfume, beauty, and dance.

Bastet is a loose, semi metallic eyeshadow with peach reddish base, with strong orangish gold highlight, with fine pink sparkles. The highlight will be revealed, depending on the direction of the light on the eyeshadow.

It is a versatile product, which can also be used as blush on cheekbones, utilizing the gold highlight, for a soft reddish glow on the cheeks, without having to use a highlighter.

We will be taking orders, till stocks last. Make your order today!