Okay, I think this is a little far from the usual companies we post about but even though they're wildly successful - even when compared to some of the smaller mainstream lines, Sugarpill Cosmetics is still an indie company at heart.
Before I'd started researching the brand, I'd been under the assumption that Sugarpill had been around for ages! It can take awhile to build up the type of cult following that Sugarpill has following it but to my surprise, Sugarpill first launched in 2010 and was an immediate hit, winning Temptalia's Editor's Choice Best Indie Brand of the Year award for 2010. They have also been the winner for Temptalia's Best Budget Loose Eyeshadow from 2010-2013.
The owner, Amy (known by her internet persona, Shrinkle) started selling hand-made clothing online in 2000 and after many inquiries after the colorful cosmetics she wore, she began selling bright stage makeup next to her clothing line. She started to develop her own line of cosmetics in 2005 and launched Sugarpill's first collection for Valentine's Day 2010.
It's been awhile since I've purchased directly from Sugarpill but everything comes in a flat-rate box stamped with the Sugarpill cat logo. Products are wrapped in pink tissue and every product has an individual box.
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| Burning Heart, Sweet Heart, and Heart Breaker |
Though they've expanded their product line recently with the a couple new product lines, they still have a fairly small set of offerings.
Sugarpill has been teasing their followers by offering their highly anticipated Sparkle Baby collection at IMATS conventions but haven't released it to their online public yet. It is scheduled to launch on the website on October 1st with both the four eyeshadow palette and the shades in individual compacts. This is a collection with very shimmery shades in a more pastel theme compared to their other, matte and vividly-colored pressed eyeshadows.
Earlier this year (back in February), Sugarpill released a line of pink, vegan, brushes. There are, so far, only four brushes in the set, including a flat eyeshadow brush, eyeshadow blending brush, pointed eyeliner brush, and lip brush.
The Cold Chemistry palette and individual singles were released at the end of 2013 as well as Electro Cutes, their set of five bright neon loose pigments (not FDA approved in the US as the FDA has not yet approved neon pigments as safe for the eye area). Both sets have shimmer though Cold Chemistry is on the muted side of the color spectrum.
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| My Burning Heart palette lacks the back artwork for some reason. It should be similar to the Sweet Heart (middle) art. |
They offer two pressed shades that are not available in palette form. Bulletproof (shown above) and @#$%! which was previously only sold at conventions.
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| Asteria and Magpie ChromaLusts |
Less talked about, Sugarpill also makes dramatic false eyelashes.
Samples:
Sugarpill does not offer samples for sale however they do include a small packet sample of a loose eyeshadow with every purchase from their online store. I'm inclined to believe that there are different options for these small packets but I've gotten samples of Goldilux both times that I've ordered.
Quality:
High High High. Sugarpill has a cult following for a reason. Making long lasting and brightly pigmented mattes is an art that many mainstream (and indie) brands have failed at but Sugarpill really nails it on both counts.
Their loose pigments are vibrant and full of shimmer and though also awesome, less remarkable that their mattes when compared to other indies. Also, because they're so shimmery, beware of fallout and make sure to wear a sticky base.
Cost:
The cost is pretty high compared to the indie market but low if you compare them to a mainstream brand.
Palettes are $34 each and individual eyeshadows (either pressed or loose) are $12 with the exception of the Electro Cutes which go for $16.
$12 seems like a huge amount for an indie loose shadow but you do get an exceptional amount of product. To compare to another cult favorite, Shiro Cosmetics offers their eyeshadows at $6 for 2 grams of product. Sugarpill gives you 4 grams for $12. It's exactly the same for cost per gram but I still haven't made it through 2 grams of a Shiro jar and I've never even seen a hint of the bottom of a Sugarpill product.
Customer Service:
No experience here!
I want to note that Sugarpill offers full returns (not including shipping cost) with their satisfaction guaranteed policy.
TAT:
It's been a very long time since I've ordered from Sugarpill but this is what's listed on their website:
All orders are shipped within 1-3 business days. Domestic shipping within the U.S. usually takes 3-10 business days. International shipping times may vary between 2-6 weeks.Shipping:
$6 Flat rate shipping in the US.
From the website:
International shipping rates are based on the following scale:
Orders under $20 ship for $10
Orders up to $40 ship for $14
Orders up to $60 ship for $16
Orders up to $75 ship for $18
Shipping is FREE on orders over $100 regardless of where you live!Personal Thoughts:
Though they're expensive, Sugarpill products kind of take on a decorative feel for me. They both look and feel like mainstream products with the added benefit of still supporting indies. I love having them because I know that I'll be holding a high quality product that I won't have to futz with. Also, their logo is adorable.
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