Tag: Nerd Makeup

Beta testing for the Nerd Makeup Box has come to a close with this box.  However, it’s only a few months to wait before subscriptions open to the public in December and begin shipping for January which is incredibly exciting.  I’ve had a TON of fun being a part of this box, and it’s so neat to see what they come up with for new designs each month.

• Cosmetic Glitter – $7.50 – I received the color, “Invincibility,” which is a bright yellow glitter.  I’ve mentioned it before, but I tend to go subtle with makeup, so crazy bright yellow glitter is probably something I won’t put on my face.  The card in the box said it can be used as glitter eyeliner, but my eyes are SO sensitive that I can’t see eyelash glue and glitter playing nicely around my eyes.  The info on the website says it can be used on eyes, cheeks, nails, hair, or lips, so I think this is destined for nail art because crazy bright yellow nails could work!  Or I really do need to embrace my inner wild child and go for the glitter eyeliner at least once.
• Nail File – $.50 – I’m SO glad these show up in every box, because I seem to misplace the last one by the time I open the next box.  One day I’ll find them all huddled together behind the couch or something.
• Killer Nail Wrap – $10 – This one is one of my absolute favorites, and it’s the glitter version!  With Halloween next month, this one is definitely making an appearance in October.
• Teleporter Nail Wrap – $10 – It’s a purple tonal glitter wrap.  It’s still glitter, but it’s definitely one of the more tame wraps they have.  Not a problem – I love purple and this is a winner for me.
• Unicorn Blood Nail Wrap – $10 – RAINBOW NAIL WRAP!  I got the glitter version of this during the last Kickstarter campaign, so it’s great to have the regular plain gloss version to try out too.
• Ludicrous Speed Nail Wrap – $10 – Just when you think they have to be running out of ideas, out comes this one.  I nearly dropped the box laughing so hard!  The tagline under the wrap title is, “They’ve gone to plaid,” and they glow in the dark.  Absolutely perfect.  And unlike Colonel Sanders, I’m no chicken and can’t wait to use this one.

Total value comes to $48 which is consistent with the other boxes.  I know I mentioned in the last post about doing a half-box or every other month option because I do SO love these, but it’s a bit too much for me to have four wraps every month

Did I mention how behind I am with.. everything?!  Yes, this box arrived in August, and I’m only posting about it now.  *hangs head in blogger shame*  But, here I am, and here’s this box!  This is my third Nerd Makeup box as part of the beta testing for the public launch that will open up towards the end of the year.  I was lucky enough to nab a spot in the extended beta testing and have not been disappointed!

• Mineral Pigment – $7.50 – This is GORGEOUS and something unique that I don’t already have.  They call it a pigment because the usage isn’t limited to just being an eyeshadow, it’s safe for use on eyes, cheeks, nails, hair, or lips.  I’m probably most likely to use this as an eyeshadow though and it’s a really wonderful brick red/brown color that I can see being perfect for a crease color.  I tend to go really outrageous with my nails, but with makeup, I’m definitely more of a natural/basic sort of person which isn’t entirely in line with what Espionage Cosmetics does.  They have some incredible artistry using their pigments, bold and wild makeup, but this is a color I can see still working for day-to-day use which is perfect for me.
• Nail File – $.50 – You can never ever have too many.  I’m positively sure of it.
• Smashing Nail Wrap – $10 – You can’t go wrong with purple and green radioactive glitter.  Perfect for hulking out!
• Patchwork Nail Wrap – $10 – This is one I picked up during the Kickstarter Campaign version 2.0, so I don’t mind seeing it again!  It’s a bright neon in a stitched up pattern.
• Steampunk 2.0 Nail Wrap – $10 – It has some sparkly glitter accents on some images of gears, screws, and brass plates.  Fun and industrial looking.
• Eagle Nebula Nail Wrap – $10 – Glow in the Dark and science nerdery, featuring images of the Eagle Nebula.  This is so nerdy, I almost cannot contain myself.

Total value comes out to $48!  The box costs $25 plus $4.11 in shipping in handling, so the value more than covers the cost.  The whole purpose of beta testing is to find bugs and offer suggestions, but so far the only thing I can think of is to have a half-box or allow for every-other-month shipments.  Having four nail wraps covers almost 8 weeks of nail coverage since the wraps seem to last around two weeks.  If I get four wraps every four weeks, it would end up being a surplus, so it would actually be nice to see two nail wraps (just the two new ones) and a makeup item for say, $15-$18.  It’s a little too much for me to have four nail wraps when I may use one a month or maybe two at most – my regular nail polish has been getting lonely, feeling sad and neglected.  Or at least, I imagine them feeling that way next to these awesome nail wraps.  I love getting the new designs and the old favorites though and would definitely sign up again if they offer a smaller box option!

This is now my second Nerd Makeup box as part of Beta testing from the Kickstarter Campaign.  I had initally only signed up for one month as part of the campaign, but they had a call out for extra testers after the first month and I was happily selected to be part of the super special group of testers.  The box costs $25 plus $4.11 shipping and handling for a grand total of $29.11.  The value of the nail wraps alone totally makes up for the cost of the box and everything else is a bonus!

• Nerd Manicure Humidor – $7.50 – I already have one from the original kickstarter campaign, but hey, another one can’t hurt!  I already know this is an awesome product to keep around and the card that came along in the box gave some great tips on how to use it.  I had just been stuffing my extra nail wraps into the humidor, but it’s a better idea to put them back in the original sleeve and then in the humidor to keep them from sticking.  It’s basically a waterproof, airproof bag to keep the extra wraps fresh before using them up.  Works great!
• Nail File – $.50 – Who can’t use an extra nail file?!  Always happy to have more of these since they tend to go rogue, sprouting legs and wandering off to the nail file disco, getting all wild and crazy with the other nail files, never to be seen again.  Or so I imagine anyway.
• Batty Nail Wrap – $10.00 – Clear and Glows in the Dark!  NEAT!  I almost want to save this for October, but I sort of want to use it NOW because it’s awesome!  I’m thinking maybe a coat or two of RED nail polish underneath would be pretty wicked.
• Pirates, Ahoy! Nail Wrap – $10 – Glitter and Glows in the Dark.  A super neat glow in the dark feature on top of the glitter compass on the treasure map design.  I may have to bust these out for the renaissance faire pirate day.
• For Science! Nail Wrap – $10 – One of the original designs in Glitter.  The design has a really fun story behind it, and they’re colorful and interesting even if you don’t know the story.
• Metal Man Nail Wrap – $10 – Another original design in Glitter.  Pays tribute to the man in metal himself, Iron Man.  Love the transition between red and gold, and these will be a slightly more normal wrap, but they’re still glittery and made of awesome.

Overall value is $48 for the box which is more than the cost, so that works out for me!  Plus, fun nail wraps to keep up with my addiction habit.  🙂