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🌑 The Art of Shadow & Light, A Guide to Contouring

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🌑 The Art of Shadow & Light, A Guide to Contouring

on Jun 01 2025
  There’s magick in the play between darkness and illumination.It’s written in candlelight on cathedral walls, in the flicker of dusk on the skin and yes, in the art of makeup. If you’ve ever looked at a painting and marvelled at its depth, you’ve already understood contouring. It’s the same principle: sculpting with shadow and light to define what already exists and reveal what’s hidden.   🖤 What Is Contouring? Contouring is the craft of sculpting and shaping your face using a shade slightly deeper than your natural skin tone. It creates the illusion of depth, like whispering shadow where the light doesn’t reach. In contrast, highlighting brings forward the features you wish to accentuate, the high points that catch the glow. Together, they form the balance of night and day, yin and yang, shadow and sun.   🌙 Where to Begin Not sure where your natural shadows fall?Sit before a window in soft daylight with a bare face. Observe where the light kisses your skin and where it withdraws. Those darker hollows are your map.That’s where your contour belongs. For most faces, this includes: Beneath the cheekbones Along the sides of the nose Under the jawline Around the temples or hairline Each stroke of contour is a whisper of definition, not a mask. You’re not changing your face...you’re revealing the architecture that’s already there.   🔮 How to Sculpt Like a Shadow Priestess Choose your weapon wisely.Use a contour shade one to two tones darker than your skin cool-toned for realism (all of our contours are cool toned), or warm-toned (bronzer) for sun-kissed drama. Blend with intention.Use small circular motions with a brush or sponge to melt the pigment into your base. Contour should never sit on top of your foundation; it should live within it  like shadow under candlelight. Balance with light.Add highlight where light naturally touches tops of the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, cupid’s bow, and the brow bone. Shadow defines & light awakens. Set your spell.Lock your contour in place with a whisper of translucent powder or setting mist to keep your ritual intact all day (or all night). Your Face Is a Canvas, Not a Commandment There’s no one way to contour, only what feels powerful to you.If you prefer sculpted cheekbones that would make Elvira proud, lean into it. If you love a subtle soft-shadow look, that’s just as valid. Makeup isn’t about rules; it’s about revelation. So don’t fear the experiment ...play, adjust, blend, and learn. The art of contour is learned through light, shadow, and a little daring. That’s how every great spell is mastered. 🖤 A Final Note from the Coven Every contour tells a story.Every highlight sings of resurrection.Together, they remind us that beauty , like magick, is born in contrast. So sculpt boldly. Illuminate gently. And let your reflection remind you: even shadows serve the light. 🌑✨
World Goth Day

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World Goth Day

on May 22 2025
25% off sale items to celebrate World Goth Day!
An open letter

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An open letter

on May 02 2025
Because silence helps no one except those who benefit from the violence. To anyone reading this who feels as helpless and heartbroken as I do: you’re not alone. Your rage matters. Your grief matters. And if you still care — deeply, loudly, and inconveniently — then you are exactly what the world needs right now. We don’t need to be perfect. We just need to refuse to go quiet.
Green Witch Serum | Gothic Skincare for Redness and soothing

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Green Witch Serum | Gothic Skincare for Redness and soothing

on Apr 01 2025
Green Witch Serum: Gothic Skincare to Banish Redness & Soothe Skin Not all witches wear black—some wield the power of green. Our Green Witch Serum is a gothic skincare potion designed to calm fiery complexions, banish redness, and restore balance. Enriched with skin-loving botanicals it works like alchemy for the face: soothing irritation while casting a veil of even-toned radiance. Whether you are tending to sensitive skin, calming the marks of time, or seeking to correct redness without heavy layers, this vegan, cruelty-free serum is your new ritual tool. Why Choose a Green Serum for Redness? In the language of colour magick—and colour theory—green neutralises red. By weaving these opposing shades together, redness is softened, concealed, and calmed. The Green Witch Serum doesn’t just mask: it treats. Lightweight enough for daily use, yet potent in its soothing abilities, it helps mature skin stay balanced, comfortable, and luminous. Benefits of Green Witch Serum 🌿 Redness Banishing: Neutralises the appearance of redness, rosacea, and irritation. 🌙 Gothic Skincare for Mature Skin: Hydrates and nourishes while softening fine lines and restoring comfort. 🕯️ Colour Correcting Magick: Uses green tones to balance redness, creating a more even canvas before makeup—or worn alone. 🖤 Vegan & Cruelty-Free: As always, no animal testing, no compromise. How to Use This Serum in Your Ritual Cleanse: Begin with a clean, dry face. Apply: Smooth a few drops of Green Witch Serum over areas of redness or across the entire face. Complete Your Ritual: Follow with your moisturiser or makeup as desired—the serum creates the perfect calm, even base. Why It Belongs in Your Gothic Skincare Ritual For witches with mature skin, redness and uneven tones can feel like an eternal battle. This serum is your shield—cooling, calming while remaining light enough for everyday use. Its gothic glamour lies not only in its results but in its ethos: ethical, vegan, and created with magickal intent. When redness rises, summon the Green Witch. She will soothe and protect—leaving your skin as spellbinding as you feel. 🕯️🌿
🎨 Colour Magick: A Guide to Chaos

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🎨 Colour Magick: A Guide to Chaos

on Mar 03 2025
  🎨 Colour Magick: A Guide to Chaos Setting Powders & Their Hidden Power In the world of magickal beauty, powders are more than finishers — they are instruments of intention. Our Chaos Setting Powders are crafted not just to set makeup, but to amplify energy, shift atmosphere, and reveal subtle alchemy on your skin. Available in blue, pink, lilac, green, and translucent, they allow you to summon nuance, correct undertones, or weave colour spells directly onto your face. And though not technically part of this line, our white setting powder deserves its own mention , a foundation for light, clarity, and ritual purity. Below, a guide to using these coloured powders in theory and in practice, so you can choose what whispers to you. 🕯️ The Theory: Why Colour Matters in Setting Each shade vibrates with its own energy. In magick, colour is rarely just visual , it's spoken as feeling, intention, and symbolism. When a powder touches your skin, it does more than mattify or blur, it interacts with your undertones, light exposure, and aura. Here’s how each of your Chaos Setting shades can be seen in the language of colour:   Powder Shade Colour Magick Meaning How It Works on Skin Best Use / Intention Pink Compassion, vitality, gentle illumination Softens shadows, brightens dull or tired areas  Under-eyes, center of face, any time you want a soft glow Blue Calm, clarity, space, protection Neutralises warmth or sallowness (especially in oily zones) and cools foundations bases that lean too warm. Apply where skin leans orange or to tone down overheated areas Lilac / Lavender Transcendence, spiritual clarity, imagination Counteracts yellow tones; gives a cool, mystical lift Use across cheeks or forehead in warm lighting Green Balance, renewal, healing Cancels redness and blotchiness Around nose, cheeks, or anywhere with reactive redness Translucent Balance, neutrality, adaptability Maintains your colour while softening texture and controlling oil Use over your entire face to “seal the ritual” White purity, clarity, and light Use it to intensify & highlight Use to set white foundation for an even coverage.   🌙 The Practice: How to Use Your Coloured Powders Here are ritual steps and tips to bring these powders into your daily beauty workings: 1. Choose with Intention Before you dip your brush, ask: “What energy do I wish to bring today?”Select a shade that aligns.Maybe pink to resurrect softness, or green to heal overreaction. 2. Use a Soft, Fluffy Brush Pick your puff, fan, or large soft brush for application.Tap off excess as powders are potent and need the lightest touch.Press or sweep lightly over the areas you want to “set” or subtly colour-shift. 3. Layer Mindfully Under eyes: pink for radiance T-zone or redness zones: blue or green All-over veil: translucent, or a whisper of coloured shade Combining: blend two colours for custom balance (e.g., lilac + pink to cool warm blush) 4. Fix with Setting Mist After powder, mist our Hex Proof Setting Spray to melt the layers together and unify the alchemy so nothing sits too stark.   🖤 Why Choose VE’s Chaos Powders? Finely milled & soft — so they don’t feel heavy or mask-like Colour theory + glamour magick — each tone is chosen for both technical correction and energetic effect Inclusive across skin tones — they’re built to enhance, not mask. ✨ Final Invocation   Colours speak in whispers, not shouts.When you dust your face with pink, green, blue, or translucent powder, you're choosing a mood, weaving a ritual, and letting your aura wear pigment as spell. Let your face be your altar, your tools your ritual implements, and your daily makeup a constant invocation of your personal magick. Allow colour to be more than decoration , allow it to be your ritual.
The Art of Lip Tints: A Witch’s Guide

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The Art of Lip Tints: A Witch’s Guide

on Feb 01 2025
The Art of Lip Tints: A Witch’s Guide Not all magick is written in smoke and fire—sometimes it is whispered on the lips. Our lip tints are more than colour; they are spells of expression, stains of intent, and marks of power that linger long after ritual is done. Whether you crave a bold incantation, a soft blur like twilight mist, or a kiss of colour hidden like a secret, here is your guide to conjuring the perfect lip ritual. Step One: Prepare the Canvas Begin with clean, dry lips—the sacred ground for your spell. Exfoliate gently to banish dead skin. A smooth surface ensures the tint binds evenly, like ink sinking into parchment. Step Two: The First Layer of Magick With wand or brush in hand, sweep a light layer across your lips. Some witches begin at the outer edges, drawing inward like wards closing a circle. Others flood the entire lip, letting the colour claim its space. There is no wrong path, only the one that feels true to you. Step Three: Build the Intensity Let each layer dry like candle wax cooling, then apply another. Do not wipe away between coats—the colour is meant to linger, deepening with each pass. Layer until your desired potency is reached: from faint whisper to thunderous declaration. Step Four: Shape Your Spell Bold Invocation: Apply multiple layers until your lips blaze with fierce intensity. Gradient Glamour: Wash your lips in a lighter shade, then whisper a darker tone into the centre. Press lips together, letting the colours bleed and blend like dusk surrendering to night. Blurred Enchantment: Apply, then smudge with fingertip or brush to soften the edges—like secrets spoken in shadow. Step Five: Seal the Ritual Once the tint has dried, you may leave it matte and eternal—or call upon balm or gloss for shine, comfort, and hydration. Think of it as sealing wax upon a spell, locking in beauty and intent alike. Pro Tip for the Coven: Lip tints can also double as cheek or eye stain—simply summon a very small amount (they are highly pigmented) and blend swiftly for a haunted flush. With lip tints, you are not painting—You are casting.You are conjuring.You are writing your story in colour that refuses to fade. 🕯️💋
25% off ALL sale items!

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25% off ALL sale items!

on Jan 24 2025
New Year Sale!  Be quick grab a whopping 25% extra off all our sale items and our Magical Essence liquid pigments. 
Gothic Skincare: How to Use Bat Splats (Hydrocolloid Blemish Patches)

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Gothic Skincare: How to Use Bat Splats (Hydrocolloid Blemish Patches)

on Jan 06 2025
Bat Splats: Gothic Skincare for Banishing Blemishes Even the most powerful witches are not immune to the occasional blemish. But fear not—our Bat Splats are here to guard your skin like tiny nocturnal familiars. Shaped like bats and powered by hydrocolloid magick, these little patches cloak your blemishes in shadow while drawing out impurities, helping your skin to heal without interference. Unlike harsh treatments that strip or burn, these gothic skincare essentials work quietly and gently. You place the bat, it works its ritual, and by morning the blemish is soothed, shielded, and less inflamed. How to Use Bat Splats (Step-by-Step Ritual) 1. CleanseBegin with a clean slate—wash your face, especially the breakout area, to banish surface oils and impurities. 2. DryEnsure your skin is completely dry. Like parchment awaiting ink, the surface must be ready for the bat to cling securely. 3. ApplyPeel one hydrocolloid bat from its backing and place it directly over your blemish. Press gently, as though sealing a spell. 4. WaitAllow the patch to weave its quiet magick for at least six hours—or let it keep watch overnight. As it draws out fluid, the bat’s centre ( facing your skin) will turn opaque white. 5. RemoveAt dawn, peel the patch away from the edges with care. Dispose of the bat—its work is complete. 6. RepeatIf the blemish still lingers, you may summon another bat to continue the ritual, either on the same spot or a new one. Tips for the Strongest Magick Apply to bare skin—no serums, oils, or moisturisers underneath, or the bat will not adhere. Choose the right moment: these patches work best on blemishes with visible whiteheads or spots that have surfaced. Be patient: resist the urge to pick or prod. The bat shields your blemish from wandering fingers, preventing irritation and scarring. Sleep soundly: overnight wear lets the bat do its work while you dream. Why Choose VE’s Bat Spot Dots? 100% vegan and cruelty-free skincare—no creatures harmed in the making of these nocturnal guardians. Discreet but powerful: clear enough for daytime wear, enchanting enough for gothic night rituals. Shaped like bats—because even skincare deserves a little dark glamour. Banish blemishes with the help of the night.With every bat you place, you are not just treating a spot—you are shielding your skin, honouring your rituals, and embracing a gothic form of self-care. 🦇✨
💋 The Alchemy of Lipstick: Finding Your Perfect Formula

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💋 The Alchemy of Lipstick: Finding Your Perfect Formula

on Jan 01 2025
Beauty is not one-size-fits-all it’s an alchemy. Your skin, your body chemistry, your rituals, they all weave their own spell.  That’s why at VE Cosmetics, we don’t believe in a single formula to rule them all. We know that everyone’s chemistry is unique. From skin type and hydration levels to hormones, medications, and even the season, your lips deserve a formula that complements your energy. That’s why we’ve conjured a full spectrum of lipstick formulations, each designed for a different kind of witch, mood, and moment. And because we believe black lipstick is for everyone, you’ll find it represented in every formula we offer. 🖤   🕯️ No Single Formula Rules All Each formula is 100% Vegan, Cruelty-Free, and crafted for conscious beauty without compromise.Let’s open the Grimoire and explore which potion calls to you… 1. Liquid Matte Lipstick  Our signature spell. This formula dries down to a fierce, matte finish that refuses to fade. Smudge-proof, transfer-proof, and enchantingly long-lasting, it’s adored by our coven for its power and endurance. Perfect for those who want bold pigment and unwavering hold, from morning rituals to midnight feasts.   2. Liquid Moisture Lipstick For lips that crave comfort and colour, this satin-matte potion glides on like silk.Formulated with a lower wax volume to nourish rather than parch, it’s perfect for those with dry or sensitive lips. Once settled, it reveals a plush satin-matte finish that lasts beautifully throughout the day. 🖤 Comfort meets power. Moisture meets mystery. 3. Bullet Lipsticks  Smooth, creamy, and utterly timeless, our bullet lipsticks are a nod to traditional glamour with a gothic twist. They deliver rich pigment with a velvety matte finish, ideal for quick glam or softer, everyday enchantments. Perfect for witches who love instant transformation and comfort in equal measure. 4. Magic Metallic Lips Kiss like a curse. Gleam like forbidden treasure.These shimmering spells dry down to a smudge-resistant metallic finish , enduring even the longest of rituals. 🖤 Long-lasting🕯️ Transfer-proof🌙 Celestial metallic finish Because your lips were made for magick. 5. Enchanted Essence Stains & Multi Tints  Step beyond the veil with dual-use formulas designed for both lips and cheeks. ✨ Enchanted Essence Stains:Apply to clean, dry lips and let them air-set like ritual incense.Build the colour in layers , thicker enchantments take longer to dry.Always exfoliate and remove any oils first; a clean base ensures even spellwork. 🌹 Multi Tints:Creamy, highly pigmented, and perfect for full-face sorcery.Ideal for witches who love fast glam with minimal effort.   6. Glosses & Anointing Oils  Summon soft, kissable lips with our Lip Glosses & Oils , blended with sacred botanicals for nourishment and shine. ✨ Lip Glosses:High-shine, hydrating, non-sticky, and long-lasting , like gazing into a scrying mirror. 🌿 Lip Oils:Lightweight elixirs that soothe, repair, and protect. Perfect for layering or wearing alone for a touch of divine radiance. Because even the darkest souls deserve lips that feel heavenly. 7. Poisonous Lip Drips Hybrid creatures of glamour and gloss , these non-sticky lip elixirs embody the wild power of the Green Witch. Inspired by the most bewitching poisonous flora , Belladonna, Hemlock, Nightshade etc, these non sticky multichrome shades shift and shimmer in the light like bottled spells. 8. Pentacle Pencils  Your sacred tool for crafting the perfect black matte lip (or any vampiric ombré).Rich, opaque, and long-lasting, our Pentacle Pencil doubles as both liner and lipstick. 🔮 Use to define, fill, or blend with other shades for vampiric dimension.🩸 Comes with its own sharpener  9. Lip Kits  Each Lip Kit pairs a Liquid Matte Lipstick with a matching Lip Pencil, formulated slightly differently to keep these sets affordable without sacrificing enchantment. Ideal for witches who want instant coordination and long-wear glamour. 🖤 Your Signature Shade Awaits Finding your perfect lipstick is like finding your familiar, it takes time, connection, and a little magick. Whether you crave matte intensity, satin comfort, metallic glamour, or glossed enchantment, VE Cosmetics offers a formula to match every soul. Because your lips deserve more than colour — they deserve ritual.  
Collabs Network Update.

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Collabs Network Update.

on Dec 30 2024
Huge apologies to everyone who applied to our Collabs network and has been sat waiting. We have been spammed with so many companies sending applications to sell us products that I admittedy fell way behind with checking applications. I have just deleted 3 pages of spam applications and now we are almost caught up with all your applications.  Welcome aboard to the successful applicants. We cannot currently accept any applications from artists/influencers based in the EU due to new regulations - but we hope to have this resolved next month.   
Last Shipping dates

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Last Shipping dates

on Dec 09 2024
  PLEASE NOTE EU/NI SHIPPING WILL BE TEMPORARILY DISABLED ON THE 11TH DECEMBER - AFTER THIS DATE WE WILL BE UNABLE TO SHIP ORDERS TO EUROPE AND NORTHERN IRELAND. THIS IS A TEMPORARY MEASURE HOWEVER WE DO NOT HAVE A DATE AS TO WHEN THIS OPTION WILL RESUME AS OF YET. As always this time of year gets extremely busy at sorting offices so you are best to order as early as possible to avoid any disappointment. Please note we have no control over parcels once they are handed over to the couriers. UK Shipping: 18th December  EU/NI: 10th December. USA & rest of the world:  13th December We will still ship after this dates and will continue to ship unto December 23rd. Thank you so much for your support as always and have a wonderful holiday season.    
Charitable Donations & other Friday musings....

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Charitable Donations & other Friday musings....

on Nov 29 2024
I am extremely proud of what VE Cosmetics are achieving as a small independent company....however I cannot accept an invitation to The House of Lords and be OK with myself. Therefore after declining the invitation I have decided that I will donate the money it would have cost to Travel to London to Charity.
Europe and Northern Ireland Shipping

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Europe and Northern Ireland Shipping

on Nov 25 2024
Important Shipping Updates for Europe and Northern Ireland.
World Vegan Day

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World Vegan Day

on Nov 01 2024
  🖤 World Vegan Day 2024 – Christspiracy & Conscious Rebellion 🖤 Happy World Vegan Day from the shadows... At VE Cosmetics, veganism isn’t a trend — it’s the backbone of everything we do. From blood-red lipsticks to otherworldly palettes, every product is 100% cruelty-free and created without compromise. This year, we’re proud to have donated towards the making of Christspiracy — a powerful documentary that dares to explore the links between religion and animal rights. As a practicing Witch with a deep curiosity in spiritual paths, our founder Lynsey believes it’s vital to challenge the systems that allow cruelty to hide behind doctrine. We supported this film in the hope that it reaches those still using religion as a reason not to change — and opens their eyes to the truth. Compassion should never come with conditions. 🕯️ On this World Vegan Day, we stand tall in our belief that ethics, spirit, and rebellion belong together. Always have. Always will. #WorldVeganDay #Christspiracy #VECosmetics #CrueltyFree #VeganBeauty #WitchOwned #EthicalNotOptional #SpiritualRebellion #GothicEthics  
🕯️ How to Apply Liquid Matte Lipstick Like a Witch

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🕯️ How to Apply Liquid Matte Lipstick Like a Witch

on Oct 06 2024
From chapped lips to heavy-handed hexes, we reveal how to master the art of matte lipstick. Discover the ritual for a flawless, cruelty-free pout that lasts ‘til midnight and beyond..
Great Big Small Awards -Going Green

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Great Big Small Awards -Going Green

on Oct 04 2024
🖤 Finalist – Going Green Award, E-Factor Small Business Awards 2024 🖤 This means more than we can put into words. We’re honoured to have been named a finalist in the Going Green category at the 2024 E-Factor Small Business Awards — a moment of recognition that reflects not just what we do, but why we do it. At VE Cosmetics, we’ve built our brand on uncompromising ethics — from rejecting child labour and animal cruelty, to demanding transparency in an industry that often hides behind glitter and gloss. We’ve made it our mission to shine a light on the darker underbelly of the beauty world — one where exploitation is far too common and accountability far too rare. To be seen for this work is incredible — but the truth is, it shouldn’t make us stand out. This should be the baseline. Ethical sourcing. Environmental responsibility. Zero cruelty.These shouldn’t be revolutionary — they should be standard. Still, we’re deeply grateful for the recognition, and for every single one of you who continues to support our magick-fuelled rebellion. Your love keeps the fire burning. 💚 Here’s to pushing the industry forward — one lipstick, one spell, one act of defiance at a time. #VECosmetics #GoingGreenAward #EthicalBeauty #VeganMakeup #CrueltyFreeCosmetics #GothicBeauty #WitchOwned #NoMoreGreenwashing
Halloween Mystery Boxes!

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Halloween Mystery Boxes!

on Oct 01 2024
  They're finally here! Our eagerly awaited Halloween Mystery Boxes. This box contains 11 products worth £154 in total, with 2 unique limited edition quads at £24 each. That's a colossal £80 saved per box! Grab yours here      
Small Business Saturday top 100 small businesses!

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Small Business Saturday top 100 small businesses!

on Aug 27 2024
🖤 VE Cosmetics Named One of Britain’s Top 100 Small Businesses 🖤 Posted: August 2024 We’re beyond proud to share that VE Cosmetics has been chosen as one of the UK’s official #SmallBiz100 for 2024 by Small Business Saturday. To be recognised as one of the top 100 small businesses in Britain is an incredible honour — especially as a fiercely independent, vegan, cruelty-free, and unapologetically gothic brand that refuses to follow the mainstream. This recognition shines a spotlight on our values: ethics over trends, rebellion over conformity, and beauty that doesn’t harm animals, people, or the planet. It’s proof that doing things differently can still earn you a seat at the table — or better yet, let you build your own altar. 🖤 Thank you to everyone who’s stood with us, supported us, and helped this magickal little brand rise from the shadows. We’re just getting started. [Read the full feature in The Grimsby Telegraph here.] #SmallBiz100 #VECosmetics #GothicBeauty #CrueltyFreeMakeup #VeganBrand #WitchOwned #SmallBusinessBigImpact
Vegan Choice Awards - Magickal Multi Tint

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Vegan Choice Awards - Magickal Multi Tint

on May 15 2024
Today we received a rather exciting email from Louise Jane CEO Of The Vegan Choice Awards. Please see below:  I have been a huge supporter of VE Cosmetics for quite some time now, so I couldn't contain my excitement when I got my hands on their Magickal Multi Tint. This incredibly ethical company has consistently amazed me with its fantastic range of cruelty-free vegan cosmetics, and this stunning product has only strengthened my admiration for them. Personally, I'm obsessed with the shade 'The Answer'! It was the perfect choice for my recent holiday makeup. The colour complemented my sun-kissed skin flawlessly, and its versatility was a great help in simplifying my packing and speeding up my daily routine. One of the things I loved most was how effortlessly it blended onto my skin and how buildable it was. Whether I wanted a subtle, sunkissed glow on my cheeks and nose or a more intense color on my lips, this tint delivered. Plus, it had miraculous staying power. It stayed put all day long, even in the water. In all, I can't praise this product enough! It's not only unbelievably effective but also a guilt-free choice for makeup enthusiasts who care about ethical practices in the beauty industry. - Louise Jane, CEO The Vegan Choice Awards You can find our magical multi tints here   Displaying CEO Endorsement - VE Cosmetics UPDATED.pdf.
🔮 The Wheel of the Year , A Guide to the Turning Seasons

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🔮 The Wheel of the Year , A Guide to the Turning Seasons

on Mar 04 2024
  Time is a circle, not a line.The old ones called it the Wheel of the Year , a sacred cycle marking the eternal dance of light and shadow, life and decay, birth and return. For those who walk the Pagan or witch’s path, the Wheel is divided into eight Sabbats or seasonal festivals that honour the Earth’s rhythms, the sun’s journey, and the unseen energies that bind us all. You don’t need to be a practicing witch to feel it turning. You only need to notice the world shift ,the scent of rain before spring, the quiet decay of autumn leaves, the hush of winter before rebirth. Below you’ll find each Sabbat, its pronunciation, and the energy it carries through the veil.   🌱 Imbolc (IM-bolk or IM-molk) February 1st–2nd The first whisper of spring.The frost still lingers, but beneath the soil, new life stirs. This is a time for cleansing, inspiration, and gentle beginnings.Light candles to honour Brigid, goddess of the forge, poetry, and renewal. 🕯️ Spell focus: Purification and preparation.   🌸 Ostara (Oh-STAR-ah) Around March 20th–21st (Spring Equinox) Day and night stand equal; the balance before bloom.Ostara celebrates fertility, rebirth, and awakening.Eggs, hares, and budding flowers are ancient symbols of life returning. 🌷 Spell focus: Growth, creativity, new ventures.   ☀️ Beltane (BELL-tayn) April 30th–May 1st The fire festival of passion and union.The veil between worlds thins as life reaches full bloom.Dancing flames, flower crowns, and ribbons weave through this celebration of love, lust, and living magick. 🔥 Spell focus: Desire, manifestation, sacred union. 🌾 Litha (LITH-ah) Around June 20th–21st (Summer Solstice) The sun’s reign at its zenith.Litha honours abundance, strength, and vitality.Bonfires blaze, herbs dry in the warmth, and the Earth overflows with green magick. ☀️ Spell focus: Gratitude, courage, success. 🌻 Lammas / Lughnasadh (LAH-mas / LOO-nah-sah) August 1st The first harvest, when the fruits of our labour are gathered.Bread, grain, and corn honour Lugh, god of skill and craftsmanship.A time to give thanks for the first rewards and to prepare for what’s to come. 🍞 Spell focus: Prosperity, reflection, appreciation.   🍂 Mabon (MAY-bon) Around September 21st–23rd (Autumn Equinox) The second harvest. Day and night once again stand equal.Mabon is a time of balance, gratitude, and letting go. Leaves fall, shadows lengthen, and we prepare to retreat inward. 🍁 Spell focus: Equilibrium, release, introspection. 🕯️ Samhain (SOW-in or SAH-win) October 31st–November 1st The Witch’s New Year.The veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. We honour our ancestors, light candles for the departed, and celebrate the cycle of death and rebirth.Pumpkins glow, spirits stir, and the air hums with memory. 💀 Spell focus: Ancestor work, divination, transformation. ❄️ Yule (YOOL) Around December 21st (Winter Solstice) The longest night, when the sun is reborn. Evergreens, candles, and feasting mark hope’s return amidst darkness. Yule reminds us that even in shadow, light waits to rise again. 🎄 Spell focus: Renewal, protection, rebirth. 🌙 Turning with the Wheel To live by the Wheel of the Year is to live in rhythm, to honour every stage of existence, from bloom to decay, passion to stillness. You don’t need elaborate rituals or altars (though we love both). Simply pause to notice the turning: the scent of rain, the rustle of harvest, the chill that whispers change. Each Sabbat offers a mirror a chance to align your magick, your makeup, and your mindset with the season’s pulse. After all, even beauty follows the moon. 🌒