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Independent Spotlight – Sobe Botanicals

ByCordelia

February’s Independent Spotlight is with none other than Lex of Sobe Botanicals.

What drew your interest in beauty & skincare products?
I’ve always loved all kinds of beauty & skin care. I don’t like to admit it, but I had really bad skin when I was younger. I would break out from everything & nothing helped me. My foundation & changing my skin care regimen to more natural healthier products finally worked. I also wanted to create more natural products & control each & every ingredient that goes into them, while still keeping them affordable for everyone. I researched every ingredient that goes into my products. I continue to check their ratings, as new evidence is offered regularly on their safety.

How long have you loved makeup?
For as long as I can remember I have always loved everything about makeup. I used to watch my mom apply hers. She would buy or give me things (now I’m always making & giving her colors, which is fun). I always had a drawer full of fun things to wear/play with. Especially Hello Kitty lip glosses, which I really loved. And of course those fun peel off nail polishes.

What made you decide to make your own products?
I tried 2 of the TV brands, which made me itch & break out. I decided to research & find out what made me itch (I’m always researching something). I read it was the bismuth, then came across sites to order the ingredients & ordered them to create my own. I was really happy with the foundation I created & added more products from there.

How did you come to the decision to open Sobe Botanicals?
I loved how the foundation made my skin look & everyone who tried it really liked it. I wanted to share this with others. Then I created shadows & saw all the colors I could create. I instantly fell in love with it & still can’t stop creating new colors.

How did you decide on the name?
I was born & raised in Miami and South Beach has always been one of my favorite places. During the day it’s a beautiful beach. A place to lay out in the sun or grab a bite of something different from the norm. At night it’s a big party with a variety of nightlife to choose from. Nightclubs (both indoor or out) or restaurants almost as fun as going to a club.

About how many hours a day do you work? How many days a week?
I pretty much never stop working. I’m always researching, creating something new, making orders, labeling & packing, etc. I am usually up to 2 & 3am still working. I love it. A lot of people might not know, but I am also a mom of 2 boys. I balance my time working & taking care of them. I personally answer all emails, photograph all my products, make, label & pack each one.

What all do you make in your shop?
I make bath, body & beauty products from makeup to skincare & perfumes. I make everything from scratch & never buy bases, etc. I research every ingredient & put together unique combinations.

How do you come up with your scents?
It probably comes from my love of cooking. Adding a dash of this & that. I also like to play with
different notes I haven’t seen together, but I think sound interesting together. Some turn out fabulous & surprising. And of course others don’t make it. I have a collection of single notes & essential oils that keeps on growing (almost 3 bookcases completely full). I can never have enough. I have quite a few new scents I will be offering soon.

What inspires you to create your makeup?
I get inspired by anything & everything. From a piece of fruit to the color on a painting, to the color on a box of whatever. Things just pop in my head. I like creating things you wouldn’t find anywhere else & love to mix finishes & textures. My favorite inspiration comes from the wonderful customers I’ve met & such amazing positive compliments. That inspires me to create more.

What is your favorite product to create?
Eyeshadows, since there are infinite colors you can create & do so many different things with them. Blending finishes, adding duochrome, etc.

What’s your least favorite product to create?
That’s hard for me to answer. Actually, none. I wouldn’t continue to make things I didn’t enjoy. There are too many new things I want to add, that I wouldn’t want to spend time doing something I didn’t have the heart for.

What is one of your favorite products that you think doesn’t get enough love?
Hmm, prob my scents, but that might change with all the new ones.

What are your favorite colors to wear?
For clothes I always have a lot of black in my wardrobe. I think it’s sleek, flattering & best of all
slimming. I also like reds. For shadows I like purples, pinks & mauves from very light to dark.

What are your favorite colors that you’ve created?
That’s really hard to choose I like them all in their own special way. I really like color, even if I can’t wear them all.

What are your favorite scents to wear?
I switch off the ones I create. Although I’m usually testing new ones to see how they wear & will
change with chemistry. For commercial scents I have too many I like. Lately I’ve gone back to an old favorite Gap Earth. I just like how clean it smells with a bit of earthiness.

What are your favorite scents that you’ve created?
Definitely Nocturne & One Caress. They’re both very different, but I like them in their own way.

What are your favorite lip colors?
Depending on my mood I always like to wear different colors. That’s why I create a variety. I need them all myself, lol.

Do you have a favorite beauty trend?
No, I actually don’t really follow trends & tend to stick with things I like. I’m always evolving

What are your favorite scent notes?
Neroli (Orange blossom), Sandalwood, Chocolate & the list goes on.

What is your all time favorite scent?
Leau Dissey by Issey Miyake

What is your all time favorite eye shadow?
I have too many favorites to choose 🙂

Do you have a signature Scent?
Not really, since I am always changing what type of scent I want to wear. Sometimes dark & sexy, other times light & fresh & everything in between.

What are your favorite seasonal scents?
Again, I don’t usually follow trends or seasons, when I’m in the mood to wear something I will. Even if it’s a summer scent in the middle of winter or vice versa.

Do you have a favorite way to make fragrances?
I mix & make notes of a scent I’m blending, let it “brew” for at least a week, then test & see if it smells good & if I need to add more of anything, then wait again & test again until it’s perfect

Do you have a trademark look or trademark colors?
I tend to really like colors in the purple/pink/mauve family, since I like the way they make my eyes pop.

Do you ever look at the runways for inspiration or trends?
No I don’t go by what everyone else is doing.

What do you prefer to look at for inspiration when you’re in the mood to create something new?
I find it everywhere in the most unassuming places

I know you take custom requests. What are your favorite custom requests that you’ve received?
Some of the colors in the Gothlips collection were requests. I liked how they came out so much I added them to the collection

What’s your skincare routine?
I use one of my gentle cleansers, a toner, a light lotion for the face (such as my Tea & C for it’s anti-oxidant properties) & switch off between the cool as a Cucumber & Roses are red for around the eyes. I like to do a mask every week to 2. I just got a new cleansing brush, so I will be using that with my facial cleanser.

What colors have you dyed your hair?
Jet Black, Red, Golden brown, I’ve gotten blond highlights, & been Blond for a while once. My natural hair color is dark brown

What’s your favorite way to accessorize?
It depends on my mood. I’m usually in a hurry & with the kids I prefer to keep things more simple.

Can you tell us about any upcoming collections?
I sent you a sneak peak of a few. I have 2 highlighter collections 1 my signature shimmer on top of a matte satin base & a more shimmery set. Then another shadow collection. I am also updating my body butters with my new scents I’ve been working on for a while. Can’t wait to see what everyone thinks of those.

What’s your favorite chocolate?
ALL chocolate 🙂 If I had to choose it would have to be dark.

Do you have any pets?
Yes, we have a little Chihuahua & her name is Princess. We also have birds (little finches-I enjoy the little sounds they make) & fish.

Do you play any video games?
No, I don’t have any time unfortunately.

What are your favorite authors or books to read?
I wish I had time to read (or quiet time). It’s one of my favorite things to do. I really enjoy Mysteries or something to clear my head/something lighthearted I enjoy a good Romance. One (of the many books I read) that I enjoyed when I was younger was On a Pale Horse.

What are your favorite tv shows?
I don’t really get to watch any TV, the kids took them over.

Do you have any piercings or tattoos?
I have a belly ring (took it out when I was pregnant though) 1 in the cartilage of my ear on top & a scorpion tattoo.

What is your office like currently?
My lab (where I make all the products) is a long L shape black desk & pink walls. I’m in the process of changing it little by little. I can’t wait until it’s done.

What color is your bedroom?
Off white, like it came. I can’t decide on a color yet.

What colors do you like to decorate with in your home?
Again, I like too many colors. My dining room is red, the sitting room is a beautiful almost teal blue, (not too bright & so soothing), my “lab” is pink, but I’m changing that to a more neutral color soon. The kids playroom is all different colors a light blue on the ceiling (going to paint some clouds) yellow on the other part of the boxed out ceiling, a pretty navy on the side of those & 1 wall, another cherry red, in front of the closet is dark grey (in the closet it orange) & the other wall is a gorgeous dark teal. My husband did a really good job & constructed the entire room.

What do you do to relax?
Relax? I forgot the meaning of that word :/

What do you do to pamper yourself?
There’s nothing like a really hot bubble bath & some hot tea.

What’s on your iPod or Pandora Station?
Another thing I need to get around to. My Ipod is still in a cabinet waiting for me to fill it up. My CD collection I’ve collected over the years is another thing that is full of this & that. I have CD’s such as Chuck Mangione, U2, Depeche Mode, Erasure, The Cure, Nine inch nails, Led Zeplin, The Doors, Olive, Sade, Cat Stevens, Carly Simon, Rabbit in the Moon, Paul Oakenfold, Robert Miles, DJ Keoki, Notorious BIG, Method Man, South Beach club mixes from DJ’s there & the list goes on. I have quite a broad collection

Can you tell us something about yourself that might surprise your fans?
It’s not exciting or surprising. I’m sure you can tell from my answers I’m a very eclectic person. Nothing is Black & white with me. It’s more of a rainbow. Variety is the spice of life…

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Lex is sponsoring a giveaway to go with this month’s Indie Spotlight!

The prizes are:
3 eye shadows of your choice
1 blush from the duochrome blush set of your choice
a new lip color (a surprise color)
a new fragrance roll on (a surprise scent)

To enter:
A. You must be a subscriber of my blog and follow via BlogLovin’ or GoogleFriend Connect.
B. You must leave a comment telling me which 3 eye shadows and which duochrome blush you would choose if you won.
C. You must leave an email address for me to contact you (the one you normally fill in to leave comments on my blog is fine, you don’t have to type it out in the comments).

For an additional entry each:
2. ‘Like’ Sobe Botanicals on Facebook
3. Tweet @phyrra about this giveaway and leave me the url to your tweet

Please be sure to leave all your entries in one comment.

This giveaway will run from now until March 10, 2011. It is open worldwide.

This giveaway is now closed. A winner is being determined and will be announced.

Cordelia Frost is the creative force behind Phyrra, a treasure trove for cruelty-free indie and goth makeup enthusiasts. She's the author of the game-changing 'Hooded Eyes Makeup Manual' a must-read for hooded eyes makeup.

Cordelia's world is a kaleidoscope of alternative beauty, gothic fashion, and life-enhancing tips, making every visit to Phyrra a journey into a more colorful and inspired self.

81 Comments

  1. Pingback: Illuminate – Sobe Botanicals | Phyrra

  2. Follow via GFC as Monik.
    I would choose Icing on the Cake Duochrome Blush, Buttercream Eyeshadow, Lime Light Eyeshadow, Sexpot Eyeshadow.

    ‘Like‘ Sobe Botanicals on Facebook as Monika Lintang Retnani.
    Tweet about this giveaway here.

  3. I follow you on Bloglovin’.
    Have liked Sobe on FB.

    I would choose:
    eyeshadow- Deja Vous, Sugarplum Fairy and Sweet and Sour
    Duochrome Blush- Charming

  4. A. GFC as ‘T.’
    B. Blood Sucker, Sugar Plum and Bite Me for shadows, Nouveau for blush

    I’m on FB for Sobe and Phyrra. Don’t have Twitter, sorry! 🙂

  5. I follow you via GFC
    For blush, I would choose Icing on the Cake.
    Eyeshadows: Blue Moon,Girls dem Shuga, Sweet and Sour.
    I like Sobe Botanicals on Facebook.

  6. I follow you via GFC as Laurence or xblueheaven
    I tweeted about your giveaway but for some reason it wont let me take the url of it..so heres the url of my twitter : http://twitter.com/#!/ladydestiny10
    Like Sobe Botanicals on Facebook 🙂

    For the blush i would go with Nouveau
    And the eyeshadows id like Huckleberry, SugarPlum Fairy and Nailed !

  7. I follow you via GFC as Joice.
    It’s hard to choose from so many pretty shades 🙂 I’d choose: Rockin’, Lime Light and Sugarplum Fairy and the Two to Tango duochrome blush.
    I like Sobe Botanicals on Facebook.

  8. i follow your blog via GFC {.no empty yesterdays.}

    i would LOVE the blush “charming” and for the eyeshadow, at the moment i’d choose: petticoat, que sera, curious.

    i have liked sobe botanicals on FB {No Empty Yesterdays} and tweeted about the giveaway (but i never have known how to leave the url for just the one tweet, lol.) so the link to my page..http://twitter.com/#!/betsyiscrafty

    thanks for your giveaways!

  9. very cool giveaway 🙂

    A) Bloglovin
    B) e/s – Zen fire, Mauvelous, Havok
    Blush icing on the cake

    Oh I hope I win *fingers crossed*

  10. I almost missed this giveaway.

    A. I follow you through GoogleFriend Connect.
    B. 3 eye shadows: Bitchin, Deja Vous, Havok.
    Duochrome blush: Metamorphosis
    C. e-mail: entrepapersepapeis[at]hotmail[dot]com

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  12. I follow via GFC.

    My 3 eyeshadows choice would be: Nog, Sweet and Sour, and Bitchin

    My blush choice would be: Icing on the Cake

  13. A: I follow via GFC. B: I’d get Charming for the blush – Icing on the Cake looks awesome on you, but my skin is way too warm-toned for that one, I think – and the three shadows would be Zen Fire, Illicit, and OakMoss. Also, 2. I like’d SoBe Botanicals on FB!

  14. A. I am Triskelmoon on Google Friend Connect. 🙂
    B. I would love to try the eyeshadows Glowstick, Blue Moon, and Cupcake. Also, I’ve tried a sample of Dolled Up Duochrome Blush and would love a full size.
    C. email above!

    For an additional entry each:
    2. Liked on Facebook under Cylia.
    3. I have a locked account, but I am super happy to have you follow me too (but understand if you don’t 🙂 ). Here’s the link to my tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/triskelmoon/status/44476900290203648

  15. Thank you for yet another lovely give away!
    I follow through GFC as DalaLuz,
    like Sobe Botanicals on FB as Dala Luz
    mail is lucia[at]erickerns[dot]com
    My absolute favorites would be:
    Dragon Scales Eyeshadow
    Parlez Vous Eyeshadow
    OakMoss Eyeshadow
    Fortune blush
    Thank you 🙂

  17. Followed on Google as Aoede, liked SB on Facebook, tweeted @http://twitter.com/#!/entschielden/status/44420799700013056

    Eyeshadows… I’d like Orchard, Wishing Well, and Glowstick. And Fortune for the blush.

    Email left in the comment… line thing!

  18. I follow you & Sobe on FB(name=Ter Garney). I follow you through GFC. I would choose Dolled Up blush & e/s shades Frosty, Escape & Pink Slip. Thx Phyrra!

  20. 🙂 Followed on gfc as seii and liked on fb 😀

    Eyeshadows i’d pick would be dirty little secret, nailed and ginger bread, for the blush i’d probably pick icing on the cake too, its intriguing.

  21. Hi! GFC follower here 🙂

    Blush:
    Shebang!

    e/s:
    Ocean Drive
    Blue Moon
    Pink Marshmallow
    Thanks for doing this! 🙂

  22. I just received a sample order from Sobe and have been having a blast trying them out this week 🙂
    My eyeshadow picks would be Bitchin, Sexpot and Nog, and Icing on the Cake blush.
    I follow on Bloglovin and like sobe on fb too

  23. I follow via GFC as mer. 🙂 + like Sobe in FB as Merilin Merila

    I’d pick GlowStick, Sweet & Sour, Glam Slam shadows and Icing on the Cake blush.

    impendingfate at hotmail dot com

  24. (Follow via Google connect/twitter)

    If I won I would like Zen Fire, Drama Queen, and Dragon Scales.

    :3

  28. Email subscriber and GFC follower as Sweetshenanigans
    For the eyeshadows, I’d choose:
    Gingerbread, Parlez Vous, and Que Sera
    and for the blush Charming

  29. If I won I’d like the She Bang duocrome blush and Edgy, Escape, and Petticoat eyeshadows. I liked them on Facebook.

    I had no idea they had so many products! I thought they only sold eyeshadows, foundation, and blush.

  31. “Like” on fb
    eyeshadow:OakMoss, Drama Queen, After Midnight
    blush:Enchanted

    thank you for the giveaway

  34. I follow you through GFC.
    I would choose: Change, Que Sera, and Park Ave. eyeshadows.
    I would choose: Two to Tango blush.
    valhoff 3 at yahoo dot com

  37. I follow on GFC as Emily Kolf and I “like” Sobe Botanicals on facebook under the same name.

    For my eyeshadows, I would choose Lime light, al fresco, and Give Me Park Avenue.

    For the blush, Shebang looks really interesting! I think I’d want that one.

  38. I subscribe through Google Friend Connect

    It’s so hard to choose!

    -Leather Pants
    -Heavy Metal
    -Mosh Pit
    (I’ve been drooling over the Rock Star collection for the past year!)

    and Metamorphosis Blush! I’m a sucker for a good coral.

  39. A. I follow with GoogleFriend Connect.

    B. Eyeshadows:
    Oak Moss
    Edgy
    Zen Fire

    Blush:
    SO HARD to pick! I’ve only just started using shimmery blushes, I’d been strictly matte for ages. I think I’d like to try Metamorphosis, it just sounds so intruiging.

    C. My email’s in the form 🙂

    Thanks Phyrra and Alexis! Can I just add that if you haven’t tried Sobe’s Illusionist power you should, it’s fantastic stuff. I also have a GothStix in Panic, it’s really beautiful and the formula is so luxurious.

  40. I follow through GFC as RoboPetra.

    Eyeshadows I’d love to try are Zen Fire, Inferno and SugarPlum Fairy.

    With the blushes I’m torn between Metamorphosis and Two to Tango. I’m leaning towards Metamorphosis since the teal shimmer is out of my comfort zone and I’ve been meaning to branch out!

  41. a) I follow through BlogLovin’.

    b) Eyeshadows- Crushed Linen, Blue Moon, Zen Fire.
    Blush-Dolled Up.

    2) I liked SB on Facebook.

  42. Hi babe! I loveeee your stuff, they’re Just awesome!

    I do follow you on gfc! And i’ve liked you guys on Facebook too!

    I’m so excited about this competition so that I could try more of your products other than the night powder, and the anti-itch lotion.

    So here goes!

    For the eye shadow, I’d like to have, “After midnight, you rock and diamond dust.”

    I’d like the “Two to tango” duochrome blush.

    Hope I get them!!

    Thank you!

    Tweeted!

    https://twitter.com/fluffaduff/status/41216196967661568

  43. Hi babe! I loveeee your stuff, they’re Just awesome!

    I’m so excited about this competition so that I could try more of your products other than the night powder, and the anti-itch lotion.

    So here goes!

    For the eye shadow, I’d like to have, “After midnight, you rock and diamond dust.”

    I’d like the “Two to tango” duochrome blush.

    Hope I get them!!

    Thank you! 😀

  44. Following via GFC.
    Tartlette, U Rock, and Nailed are all gorgeous!
    SheBang is a lovely blush color as well.
    My email addy is thumper1182 at hotmail dot com
    I like Sobe Botanicals on Facebook and here is my tweet!
    http://twitter.com/adorkable82/status/41209652171640832
    I hope that works, I’m still trying to figure out how to use Twitter.
    Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  45. I am loving the Dolled Up Dualchrome blush and eyeshadows in Sweet and Sour, Zen Fire and What the?

    I follow you on Bloglovin’ and have retweet the giveaway via my account @ThePrettyErin!

    Thanks!

  46. I follow via GFC.

    I like SoBe’s duochrome eyeshadow options. Lots of love for browns. <3

    I would probably like to try most:
    Charming blush
    Illicit, Deja Vous and either Oak Moss or Sweet and Sour eyeshadows.

  47. I follow you via GFC

    The blush I would like to try the most is Nouveau

    As for eyeshadows I would love Amber, Oakmoss and Gingerbread.

  49. I would pick the Noveau blush. It looks gorgeous! For eyeshadows, I would pick Spun Sugar, Dreams, and U Rock. 🙂

  50. Awwww! I adore Lex! She is super lovely!! Princess is such a cutie! 😀

    1) Me follows through GFC, my lady! 😀
    2) I’d love Huckleberry, Bite Me and Slayed! 😀 Blush… hm, Incing on the Cake seems to be getting good reviews, so I’d love to try it!
    3) I do like SoBe on FB for a few months now! 😀
    4) I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Cacau_Birdmad/status/40763257010520064

    e-mail is cacau dot ichigo at gmail dot com

    Weee! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

  51. 1. I follow you via GFC
    2. I’d like to try out Zen Fire, Opening Act, & Cupcake. For a Blush I’d love Icing on the Cake.
    3. I “like” Sobe on FB

    Email: bleedingviolets at gmail dot com

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  52. A. I follow both through GFC & BlogLovin’.
    B. Eyeshadows: Pink Slip, Show Me The Money, Gingerbread; Blush: Charming
    C. Entered on the comments.
    2. I like Sobe on FB.
    3. I tweeted! KerryB678.. but I have no idea how to copy & paste the Tweet URL.. 🙁

  53. Contest! Woot!

    Anyway, I’d go for these eyeshadows:
    -Extra Virgin
    -Blue Moon
    -Bitchin

    Blush:
    Icing on the Cake

    I follow via GFC

    emilys dot livejournal at gmail dot com

  54. Great interview, Phyrra! I really love the products I have from Sobe and am planning on purchasing more in the near future. Thanks for doing this giveaway! 🙂

    The eyeshadows i’ve been really wanting to try are Havok, Sweet & Sour and Deja Vous.
    I have a full size of Icing on the Cake and love it! I would like to try Metamorphosis.

    2. I like Sobe on FB as Amber Anderson
    3. tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/doubl3h3lix/status/40576436175634432

  55. I am a follower on GFC. I have never tried Sobe Botanicals yet, and if I won I would be quite excited to try the duochrome blush in Nouveau and the eyeshadows Sugarplum Fairly, Huckleberry, and Havok.

    Thanks for the nice giveaway!

  56. I follow you on GFC.

    I’m such a fan of Sobe! If I won I’d love to get,
    The three eyeshadows: candied violets, petticoat, and dew drop.
    The blush: Dolled up

    I “like” Sobe on facebook. For privacy reasons, I’ll just leave say my name here as Barbara S.

    I mentioned you and the giveaway in a tweet (@valiumaphrodite)

  57. Stephanie ‘s entry

    Ooh, I really want to try Sobe Botanicals. If I won, I’d choose:

    Eyeshadows: After Midnight, Dreams, and Sexpot
    Duochrome Blush: Dolled Up

    GFC: minotaurbb
    Bloglovin: fleurdoll [at] gmail [dot] com
    Liked on FB: facebook.com/electricstatic
    Tweet: http://twitter.com/minotaurbb/status/40525823773638657
    Email: fleurdoll [at] gmail [dot] com
    Thank you so much!

  58. Runaround Sous

    I love Sobe! Yay… Yo Gabba Gabba kids!!! It’s awesome!

    It’s too bad that she thinks her fragrances don’t get enough love… I love ’em. Red Hot Carnations is one of my favorite scents of all time!

    I follow you and am have “liked” Sobe on FB already.

    • Havok, Dragon Scales, and Birthday Girl (if she still has that one available… it is gorgeous!)

    • Icing on the Cake

    Thanks for this great indie profile and outstanding giveaway.

  59. Ana – ana5ra

    Aaand… another interesting company!

    Subscriber via GFC as Ana 🙂 .

    – Rockin, Petticoat, Nog
    – Icing on the Cake
    – (And I love not having to publicize my email – thank you for that.)

  60. Duvessa

    Lovely giveaway 🙂

    I follow via GFC.

    It was hard to choose just 3 but for eyeshadows I’d go for Crushed Linen, Candied Violets and SugarPlum Fairy.
    For blush it was easier: Dolled Up

  61. Vijaya – I’ve heard of Sobe Botanicals, but I’m not sure where. Aside from the obvious, I mean. xP

  62. Michelle – dreamingv’s entry

    I always enjoy these indie spotlights. It’s fun to find out a a little about who makes your favorite things!

    As for me, I follow via GFC and my favorite blush is Shebang! (But I love Enchanted too!) For shadows, Escape, Glam Slam and Punk.

  64. Nessa’s Entry

    When I ordered from Sobe, Lex was so helpful and did answer all my questions herself very quickly.
    What a great giveaway!
    I follow you via GFC as contests and such.
    For eyeshadows I would choose:
    Crushed Linen, Cupcake, and Cupid
    For blush I’m gonna have to go with Dolled Up. It was very hard to choose though-there are so many great ones!
    I tweeted here

  65. I follow with Google friend.

    I Charming duochrome blush. Gingerbread, Que Sera and Chnage eyeshadows.

  66. I love these Indie Spotlights.
    I follow you on BlogLovin’. I would choose Charming blush, and Pink Slip, Illicit, and Addicted 2 Love for eyeshadows.
    I also liked Sobe on Facebook as Sheila Deel.

  67. I’ve been meaning to place an order with SoBe for a while now–I’ve heard so many great things about her products!

    If I had to pick three shadows, I’d say Escape (LOVE bold jewel-tone blues), Under the Mistletoe (can you tell I love jewel tones?), and Zen Fire (how often do you see a beautiful red vegan shadow?)…

    The duochrome blushes all look amazing, but I’m most drawn Metamorphosis–I’ve been thinking about picking up an orange blush for the spring and I don’t have anything like it. Plus, Metamorphosis is the name of my blog and I am so suckered-in by names! X3

    –Unrelated to giveaway entry, I noticed the fragrances on her Etsy page and was super curious. I’m glad some of these questions addressed her perfumes, now I definitely have to try some!

  68. When I ordered from Sobe, Lex was so helpful and did answer all my questions herself very quickly.
    What a great giveaway!
    I follow you via GFC as contests and such.
    For eyeshadows I would choose:
    Crushed Linen, Cupcake, and Cupid
    For blush I’m gonna have to go with Dolled Up. It was very hard to choose though-there are so many great ones!
    I tweeted here

  69. This is so neat! I really like the Indie Spotlights, it really adds a personality to the people behind the products!
    The blush I’d choose if I won would be Nouveau . The three eyeshadows I’d choose would be Dreams, Sugar Plum Fairy, Nymph-O
    I’m a follower through Google Friend Connect (Hebridean Sprite) and I’ve Liked SoBe on Facebook as Krista Nicolson

  70. It’s interesting to read about Sobe and know that they mix all their own bases and research everything. I think quite a lot of indie companies just go off what is on everyone else’s ingredients lists. Great interview!

    If I won I would like ‘Nouveau’ duochrome blush, ‘Zen Fire’, ‘Curious’ and ‘Pumpkin Spice’ eyeshadows.

    I ‘Like’ Sobe as Lily Aig-(rest of my surname would come up in search)

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  74. In the short time I have been using mineral makeup, SoBe quickly became a favorite. Thanks to the blog community for helping me discovering this amazing company!

    Eyeshadows: Havok (amazing Grey from LeGothique inspired eyeshadow), Huckleberry and OakMoss or Moss? (from the original collection).

    blush : Two to Tango

    I tweeted this but I have no idea how to get the url!!!

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