Manic Panic Make-Up Staples

Hey Ghouls;
Alright so I've been using Manic Panic cosmetics and hair dyes for ages now, about seven to eight years and i absolutely adore their products. I figured i probably should do a review of a few of the products i often use for those of you who are curious about the company.

Before beginning i want everyone aware that this is MY opinion and as such you're experiences may differ. I have very pale skin that is moisturized daily and is rather smooth, if you have other skin types the results may differ.

I'm going to begin with the Vampyre's Veil Pressed Powders range.
As always i start with the packaging, so every compact comes in a kitschy little coloured bag, depending on the tone you've bought, the compact itself is very elegant. Black with the white print, 'Vampyre's Veil' and small jewels on the image of the bats. I've been told, so the information may not be correct that the jewels are different colours depending on the tone you purchase.


The compact has two compartments, similar to products of this type, the first housing the pressed powder and mirror and second housing the powder pad.



Anyway enough about the packaging let's discuss the product. I find manic panic to be very smooth and silky to apply, once applied i can barely tell I'm wearing it, it definitely doesn't have a caked on feel or appearance. However you may end up with little powder particles if you try to apply too much or don't blend it in. The pad is great for ease of applying and the color is great for blending in with natural rosy pink cheeks and so on.
The only downside would be that Manic Panic (being a self-proclaimed Gothic brand) does not supply darker skin tones in the pressed powders. These powders are 'two way' powders so they can also be applied wet.
If you have paler skin than most (i'm literally near white) then you should definitely check out Manic Panic. Here in Australia you can purchase the powder from Ebay (I use Fatal Impact from America) for around fifteen dollars, and this compact usually lasts me a year but then again i don't use make up everyday.
There are four colours in the Vampyre's Veil:
Virgin (White foundation)
Moonlight (My foundation)
Starlight
Candlelight
There is also another product developed by a separate sector of Manic Panic, The Manic Panic Collection simply entitled 'pressed powders' which are apart of the Creature of the night collection.

I have purchased the shade Anemic in these pressed powders; which i've enquired about and it matches the shade 'moonlight' from the Vampyres Veil collection. I am waiting on the product to arrive and when it does i will complete a review on that product as well. However for those of you who are interested the pressed powders in the Creature of the night collection come in the following shades.
Spectral (white)
Anemic (Moonlight equivalent)
French Vanilla Twist (Starlight equivalent)
Mystique (Candlelight equivalent)
Hotta Chocolata (Darker shade that previously avaliable)
These can also be applied both wet or dry.

The other foundation staple that i get Manic Panic is the  Dreamtone liquid foundation for those days when i need to have extremely flawless skin. The dreamtone liquid foundations come in the same four shades as the Vampyre's Veil so it is easy to match with your powder.
Again i get the Moonlight shade.
The packaging on these products is a bit of a let down. They come in a black box with a sticker on the front with the Tish & Snooky's Manic Panic logo and a window so you can see the product. The bottle is plain glass with a black lid with the same sticker logo and a clear sticker on the front mentioning the color foundation you've purchased.
The applicator is a spatula stick which allows for easy application. I generally spatula a little of the foundation onto my hand or a palette and then use a stippling brush to apply.

These are my Manic Panic Staples, my must haves if you will. I've got another post coming along with a collective haul of mini purchases i felt weren't big enough to put into blog posts on their own.

Until next time remember,
It's your imperfections that make you unforgettable.
Ashiie Imperfect ♥