What was the first indie brand that you purchased from?
I’m pretty sure it was Fyrinnae! It’s amazing that they continue to have success in an industry that has changed a lot over the years.
— Christine
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Was OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics) considered “indie”? What about rms Beauty? If not, then it was probably YOUR On the Horizon palette, Christine, from Sydney Grace. I really (REALLY) dislike not being able to see and swatch products for myself – it’s actually a big part of my enjoyment of cosmetics and skincare shopping – so it’s not something I even want to do very often, though there are times….
CocoaPink. It wasn’t a good experience unfortunately, and their scents are a bit too expensive for me to trial and error after getting a bottle of oil that smelled like an ashtray (instead of hints of loose tobacco).
Sydney Grace. Long may she live.
Technically Colourpop but if they aren’t indie enough, it was Sydney Grace
Same here!
I think mine was Fyrinnae too!!! Way way way YEARS ago!! Maybe even a decade ago!
Pretty sure it was Sugarpill! It was the Feline Fancy set with a cute quad of eyeshadows and a liquid lipstick. I still use both! The palette has a very Clarissa looking white floofball kitty on it!
Bare Escentuals (Bare Minerals) in the mid+90s.
Makeup Geek, Sydney Grace
Coastal Scents and Sydney Grace ❤️
I think it was Colourpop.
Divinah Cosmetics
I don’t know about the first but I love Dose of Colors.. they don’t get enough credit.. their eye shadows are wonderful and I especially loved their glittery singles.. I think they stopped making them but I have several I am using up.. I think I an going to get their new eye shadow palette the golden brown one.. looks lovely.. and I have tried their highlighters lipstick and lip liners.. all have been great
I am not sure whether City Color can be described as an indie brand, but I did purchases Cleo, Sandstorm, All Eyes On Me and Tidepool from them. I have always regretted not getting Cheers to Life. A stunning set of beautifully produced shades.
The next brand was Sydney Grace and their shades of Tiana, Recruit, Cadet and Antique Coin are timeless.
After that I purchased the On the Horizons Light palette – again, gorgeousness.
That must be years and years ago, I’m not sure to tell the truth. OCC I think. It can have been Lime Crime (if it’s an indie brand, or was), I know, sorry Christine. 🙂
Was MAC, UD and Two Faced ever indie brands? If so it was Two Faced.
If none of the above counts, Sugarpill.
This is me, very tired. 😀
And now I want to wish all who celebrate it a Very Happy Independence Day!
I got the original Sugarpill three quads.
MAC (1989 on my first trip to NYC), otherwise Kryolan, Illamasqua maybe 10 years later.
OCC Lip Tars were my first Indie experience. Then Sugarpill loose eyeshadows and then their pressed pans.
Sydney Grace! When I saw the Enduring Love palette on this site it was so beautiful I decided to take the plunge and got the light version. It’s such a great palette, and I’ve continued to buy from the brand.
Aromaleigh loose powder cosmetics. It was the only brand of make up I owned for about 10 years. Then, as my skin aged, I had to switch to cream/liquids for face makeup and pressed powders for E/S. Otherwise, I was obsessed with her loose eyeshadows. 🤪
Makeup Geek (RIP), I remember I ordered Peaches & Cream, Cocoa Bear, and Cosmopolitan 🥲
I think it was either Geek Chic or Darling Girl.
Years ago, Kaylux Cosmetics : a highlighter. The company still exists, but has a small product line that has changed quite a bit.