I was looking back through my posts and I see that I write about mineral makeup a lot. A whole lot. Ladies, there is more to eco-friendly, good-for-you-beauty, than mineral makeup. Here are a few options that I found at Sephora…
Tarte Smooth Operator SPF 20
$35
Smooth Operator is an oil-free foundation that gives a light to medium coverage. It has a light feel on your skin, “…”water-in-silicone” formula blends into your skin as easily as a moisturizer…”  It’s formulated without Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals, or Phthalates.  It is made with antioxidant ingredients like Vitamin A, C, or E.
 

 
Korres Wild …read more

I picked up the November 2009 issue of InStyle magazine.  I found a lot of great styles and beauty tips. One section talked about 10 ways To Look 5 Years Younger.  Here are a few of the tips that I found especially useful:
*Don’t over-highlight blond hair. The golden tones are what you want. Jennifer Aniston is the perfect example. Only Gwen Stefani call truly pull off platinum.
*When choosing jeans, look for a pair with at least 2 percent Lycra. The stretch will help to support your figure and it makes your butt look better.
*See a fitting expert to help you …read more

Colette Evangelista has a young son who has Autism. In order to help him to be as healthy as possible, she has turned to organic products, as a way to detoxify his body and his environment.  Miessence products are certified organic.
The line includes personal bath and body products, as well as makeup. I had the opportunity to try some of the line including Sunflower Body wash, Rejuvenating Moisturizer, Body Cream, Liquid Foundation and Mineral Makeup Blusher. 
I liked the products that I tried, although I do prefer a powdered mineral foundation over a liquid. I really liked the mineral blush powder. …read more

Josie Maran has you covered – eyes, lip, cheeks – with her new limited-edition Earth Day Essentials Green-On-the-Go Kit. All the colors are universally flattering and adaptable, in shades of pinks and nudes for face/lips, and a classic black liner and mascara.
Josie Maran’s award-winning makeup line features natural products that are free of Parabens, Sulfates, Sythetic Fragrance, and Phthalates.  All products are full-size, except for the Organic Argan oil. This  kit is the perfect introduction to the line and a great way to celebrate Earth Day every day.

Josie Maran Earth Day Essentials Green-On-the-Go Kit
A $98 for $48 at Sephora.com
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Are you look for a more natural approach to makeup? The 100% Pure Lengthening And Conditioning Mascara Duo With Fruit Pigments is a great place to start.
The long-wearing, all-natural formula is made with lash conditioning ingredients, antioxidants and fruit pigments to make lashes healthy, lengthened, thickened and glossy with beautiful color. So you look fabulous and your lashes aren’t getting damaged.
The Duo set includes two 0.24 oz. mascaras. Available in three shades: Black Tea, Blueberry or Blackberry. Retail priced at $42, the QVC price is $27.50. Right now, there’s a mark down to an introductory price of …read more

It’s always great to hear about new mineral makeup lines. Recently I was introduced to MyChelle.

MyChelle uses only natural ingredients, which is ideal for those with sensitive skin and acne. Their mineral cosmetic line features:
Cream Foundation
Blush stick
Eye Shimmer
Lip balm/lipstick
Lip gloss
They also have a line of skin products and other items. Their gift sets are terrific bargains because you get multiple products for one low price.

Key ingredients include:
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil: Antioxidant and skin brightener; a deeply penetrating light oil which gives skin a beautiful texture and glow; helps reduce appearance of wrinkles, spots, freckles, and acne.
Silica: Helps reduce the …read more

Many times the colors in mineral makeup can be a little dull. Recently I tried some mineral makeup from Heavenly Natural Beauty and wow, they are actually terrific.
Check out this video for a sampling of some of the hot, vibrant colors that they have avaiable for fall. Then, head over to the Heavenly Natural Beauty website, where you can find all the products. The line is natural, organic and cruelty-free. Many of the products are also vegan.

Have you heard of the Environmental Working Group? They are a non-profit organization that research products that may threaten our health and the environment.
They recently found that a certain cancer-causing chemical 1,4-dioxane, is used by many companies in many cosmetic products. You will notice this chemical by other names, such as dioxane, diethylene dioxide, 1,4-diethylene dioxide, diethylene ether, glycol ethylene ether, dioxane-1,4, tetrahydro-p-dioxin, tetrahydro-1,4-dioxin.
The description of 1,4-dioxane from Wikipedia: 1,4-Dioxane is primarily used in solvent applications for the manufacturing sector; however, it is also found in fumigants and automotive coolant. Additionally, the chemical is also used as a foaming agent …read more