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.
 

 
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Are you interested in using a more nature-based makeup palette?  Korres , a leader in the natural beauty industry, has a new set of their best-selling makeup colors and formulations available in a handy cloth tote that is perfect for travel. These good-for-you products contain natural soothers, smoothers, and moisturizers, as well as anti-aging ingredients like guava, vitamin E, and jojoba.
Best of Korres Natural Wonders
Only $45 for an $88 value
*Provitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara in Black
*Cherry Full Color Gloss in Light Purple 23 (mauve pink shimmer)
*Evening Primrose Eyeshadow in White (silvery white shimmer)
*Soft Eyeliner Pencil in Black
*Guava Lipstick in Natural …read more

It’s Sephora Favorites time and boy are you lucky, you natural-beauty-loving lady! The Naturally Gorgeous Skincare and Make-up Sampler is packed with favorites from some of the top names in the industry including Korres, Tarte, Bare Escentuals, and Josie Maran.  For only $40, you get $111 worth of goodies. Yay! 

Here’s a complete list of products:
- 0.338 oz Korres Silicone-Free Vitamin E Face Primer
- 0.0005 oz Tarte EmphasEYES in Black
- 0.1 oz Tarte Lash Hugger
- 0.5 oz Ole Henriksen Truth Serum
- 0.08 oz Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss in Rose
- 100 Sheets Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens
- 0.17 Skyn Iceland …read more

Looking for a natural sunscreen that is portable and easy to use?  If it’s easy to use, then you are more likely to use it. Right? 
Korres has a new sunscreen that is only available at Sephora. Watermelon Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 is a stick sunscreen that is made with rich skin-loving antioxidant Vitamin E and natural full spectrum UVA/UVB/IR sun protection from Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Watermelon Fruit Extract repairs “…UV-stressed skin; prevents photoaging and decreases erythema.”
In addition it has a combination of moisturizing ingredients – Sunflower Seed Wax, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil, and Rice Bran Oil Complex.
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Men’s skincare has made great strides in the last few years. Men no longer see having a regular grooming regime as something that only females do.
The reason behind this?  I think it’s a combination of good role models, good ad campaigns, and good women who steer their men in the right direction. Real men know it’s important to moisturize and wear sunscreen. They know that an aftershave does not have to sting to work. Botanicals and natural ingredients do the job of balancing the skin gently.
Korres products for men incorporate ingredients like Marigold, Aloe, Jojoba, and Vitamin E to mositurize …read more

 
As we theoretically approach springtime, my eye has turned toward soft shimmery makeup. I don’t really wear a lot of makeup, or any these days but I feel inspired by Korres Naturally Nude collection. It’s full of nice sheer pinks, mauves and well obviously nudes that I could actually see myself wearing. The Lip Butter in Pomegranate is mine. I’ve called it. Tap, tap no erasies. I might even wear a skirt. Suddenly I’m feeling quite girly. Imagine me running barefoot through a field of daisies in a pink sundress. There are ribbons too. Maybe even a maypole. Okay I’m done.

 
The adult acne I suffer from is quite different from the acne I suffered from as a teenager. I was able to use products with much harsher topical ingredients back when I was a daisy of a girl. Now if I use something that is too strong or has a bunch of baddies in it, my face feels like it’s on fire. It then in turn makes my problem worse because then my irritated skin breaks out. It’s a vicious circle. It’s also not a constant now. My breakouts seem to wax and wane depending upon my stress level. Funnily …read more

This Best of Korres set is designed for people on the go, as it is a travel set. I also like to think of it as a “get to know you” set, where I can get to know the best sellers or favorites of the line.
This set includes Basil Lemon Showergel (a freshly-scented, creamy, foaming shower gel), Vanilla Cinnamon Showergel (a woody/sweet, vanilla-scented, creamy, foaming shower gel), Guava Body Butter (an extremely rich, soothing cream), Wild Rose Moisturizer (an extraordinary 24-hour moisturizer for normal and dry skin), Evening Primrose Eye Cream (a light reflecting, fine line, and dark circle-banishing …read more

Well, the earth is sort of returning to normal, and now that it’s getting slightly colder outside and your skin’s gonna dry up now. So, run, don’t walk to your nearest Sephora online or store and get the Korres Body Butter in Guava. It’s like velvet on the skin, smells like sugar and keeps your body supple. $19.50

Hi Kim,
I’d love to see some info on good, simple, basic skin care (besides the “drink lots of water/use sunscreen” thing, which I already do). I’m in my mid-30’s and my skin has changed drastically in the last few years, as will happen. My tried and true products don’t work the same as they used to … and given that the consultants at the beauty counters have their own products to push, how can I be certain that what they recommend is really the best choice for me? What’s really necessary and what can someone on a budget do without? …read more