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Adelaide is a rich violet-blue with multi-tonal overlays of rose and violet. A completely cool toned shade, but still full of life and shimmer.

Adelaide of Susa was the Marchioness of Turin. She had eight children and acted as regent for her son. She was accomplished in many different aspects. (From Wikipedia) "Adelaide had passed her childhood amongst the retainers of her father and had even learned the martial arts when young, bearing her own arms and armour. She was reputed to be beautiful and virtuous. She was pious, putting eternal things ahead of temporal. Strong in temperament, she did not hesitate to punish even the bishops and grandees of her realm. She patronised the minstrels and always received them at her court, urging them to compose songs emphasising religious values. She was a founder of cloisters and monasteries that transmitted the history of the region."
More about Adelaide of Susa, here: wiki/Adelaide_of_Susa

IGNIS ANTIQUITA is a permanent collection of 40 multichromatic eyeshadows inspired by the amazing, fiery, passionate, strong women who have been largely forgotten in our history books, or had their histories revised due to the fact that they were what they were- WOMEN! Historically seen as the weaker sex, women were typically unable to contribute to politics, academia, science, or war. But what little we know about these women is proof that women are far greater than the sum of their parts. They are a force to be reckoned with.


This collection features beautiful eyeshadow shades all inspired by different women in ancient history, we didn't want to use words relating to "beauty" in this collection. Mainly because whether or not these women were beautiful is inconsequential at this point in time. It is their passionate spirit, their intelligence, bravery, strength, and indomitable will that lives on. And so it is for all of us. Living in a society that is dominated by the value of female beauty, we often judge ourselves by cultural standards of beauty and femininity.

Some days it seems like all of the other positive contributions we might make pale in comparison to the most fleeting aspect of who we truly are-- our looks. This collection is there to remind you of the paths that came before you, and the feminine energy and strength that is part of your past. Reconnect with it daily as you choose your eyeshadow colors and learn each woman's history. These women may be barely mentioned in History books, but in all women they endure.

VIEWING SUGGESTION: When you receive your samples or full sizes, you will best view the colors in natural sunlight or direct overhead lighting. The worst lighting to evaluate your samples in is fluorescent or CFL (compact fluorescent) lighting. Diffused bathroom lighting is also not optimal. These shadows change drastically based on the lighting you view them in. Test samples in sunlight for the best assessment of color and effects.




Size: Full Size:: Approximately 1.2 grams net weight (weight varies slightly from color to color), Sample baggie= 1/8 teaspoon (enough for several applications). These are packaged in what is commonly known amongst mineral makeup fans as a "5 gram jar". They contain a sifter with seal.


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