von Natur’s mineral cosmetics are all talc-free, fragrance-free, cruelty-free and non-comedogenic. The makeup is created with micronized natural minerals, not only allowing the skin to breathe, but it gives long lasting coverage with a flawless look.

The eye colour range is outstanding. There are 36 shades in the line-up. And they are the prettiest of shades, I may add. Imagine the possibilities of blending these beauties. And they are all certified Vegan.

These eye colour minerals are so finely milled, that they glide on, feel very silky, and last all day.

Each of vonNatur’s eye colour retails for $16. More information can be found at vonNatur.com

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Tarte Cosmetics is really focusing on the ingredients in their products, and I am am sort of embarassed to report that I never really realized this. I knew that their latest Inside Out Lipgloss had many natural benefits to it, but besides that – I didn’t know.

Just look at the natural good for you ingredients that Tarte is using in their products:
Acai extract
Aloe Leaf extract
Apple Fruit extract
Arnica extract
Avocado oil
Blackberry extract
Candelilla wax
Carnuba wax
Castor oil
Chamomile
Cocoa seed butter
Coconut oil
Cranberry extract
Cucumber extract
Currant extract
Echinacea
Flower extract (matricaria)
Ginkgo Biloba Root
Ginseng Root
Goji extract
Grape Seed extract
Green Tea extract
Jojoba Oil
Lemon extract
Lychee extract
Mango extract
Mineral oil
Olive oil
Orange Fruit extract
Palm oil
Peppermint oil
Pomegranate extract
Rice Bran
Rosemary Oil
Safflower Seed Oil
Shea butter
Soybean Oil
Sunflower Oil
Vanilla bean extract
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Wheat Germ Oil
White Tea extract

Now onto the goos stuff! Here are Tarte’s products that contain this natural goodness:

Smooth Operator SPF 20 Foundation ($35)
* Sugar cane extract: helps to improve skin’s texture
* Apple, lemon & orange extracts: a tri-fecta of natural fruit antioxidants
* Camellia oleifera leaf: plant extract with skin healing benefits
* Ginseng root: plant extract with stress relieving and antioxidant benefits
* Ginkgo Biloba: plant extract that reduces skin irritation with antioxidant properties
* Vitamin C: Inhibits melanin oxidation which improves skin’s brightness and clarity
* Vitamin E: Deemed one of the most effective antioxidants to prevent premature signs of aging
* Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant

Mineral Pressed Powder SPF 8 ($28)
* SPF 8 (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide): protects from UV damage
* Paraben Free
* Oil, talc and fragrance-free
* Hypoallergenic formula is compatible with all skin types
* A blend of plant-derived emollients to moisturize and hydrate skin

Mineral Powder Bronzer ($28)
* Talc & fragrance-free

24.7 lip sheers with SPF 15 ($14)
* Preservative Free
* SPF 15 Zinc Oxide: natural mineral sunscreen (UVA and UVB protection)
* Mango and Cocoa Butters: soften and moisturize skin
* Olive Oil: vegetable-derived moisturizer with a composition similar to skin lipids
* A blend of natural antioxidants including Vitamin E, which is deemed one of the most effective antioxidants to prevent premature signs of aging

Sunburst face ($28)
* Natural mineral colorants
* Enriched with vitamins A & E, which have been known to help condition skin and fight free radicals

Sunburst body ($39)
* Natural mineral colorants
* Vitamins A & E, some of the most effective antioxidants to prevent against premature signs of aging
* Vitamin C, which helps improve skins brightness & clarity
* A blend of glycerine and plant-derived emollients to moisturize and hydrate skin, giving you a healthy glow

fRxtion ($11)
* Enriched with natural, plant-origin moisturizing agents: castor, sunflower, jojoba & wheat germ oils
* Vitamin E: an effective antioxidant that helps to prevent against premature signs of aging
* Includes natural waxes, such as candelilla & carnuba wax
* Aloe & Chamomile soothe and soften lips

Enjoy these natural based beauties at Tarte Cosmetics, and discover why I love them just so much!

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When using a natural mineral sunscreen, your skin will be blocked from UV-A, B and C rays. Some refer to these natural sunscreens as broad spectrum, as they do offer your skin more protection from the sun.

Here is a list of some natural mineral sunscreens to try.
Paula’s Choice Pure Mineral Sunscreen SPF 15
Oleda Natural Mineral Sunscreen
Sun Shades Sunscreen by Melaleuca
baby Avalon Organics Natural Mineral Sunscreen
Natural Sun by Aubrey Organics
Dr. Hauschka Sunscreen Lotion SPF 8
NIA24 Sunscreen

If you have a natural sunscreen that is not on this list, please do let me know in the comments as to inform other readers.

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Bare Escentuals has a wonderful smoky kit called Tutorials – Lesson 1: Smoky Eye.

This is perfect for beginners and smoky eye aficionados alike. Inside this set is a detachable tip card with the perfect lesson for the perfect smoky eye, two bareMinerals eye shows and an applicator brush.

The colors are perfect, not too dark, and basically flattering on just about anyone, depending on how heavy you apply them. The shades include a very beautiful lilac pearl and a shimmering pewter color.

I have a few tips for this kit myself -
#1 Use each shade sparingly, as you only need a very small amount
#2 Use the darker shade first, and blend (and blend, and blend, and blend) it with the lighter shade
#3 Run out and buy this kit now – The smoky eye was seen all over the fall runway shows, so you will be needing this to duplicate the looks.

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This organic and vegan certified spritz can boost skin’s radiance, minimize age spots, sun spots and fine lines. It is fabulous for all skin types including oily, sensitive, normal and combination skin.

• The spritz contains some beneficial ingredients:
  MSM which helps to soften the skin
  Hyularonic Acid to hydrate the skin
• DMAE is included to tighten pores
  Red, White, and Green Tea protects your skin cells from being damaged by attacking free radicals and slowing down the aging process

von Natur Refresh & Rehydrate Spritz can be purchased for $22.00 at vonnatur.com.

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