When I first started wearing makeup, there were these little pots of all-in-one color available. One part hippie-chic, one part magic potion, the pretty little pots held powder in a single tone – rose, pink, gold, peach. They were ceramic and sealed with a cork. You’d pull the cork out and run a fluffy brush over the powder. The color could be used on checks, eyelids, or you could mix it with a small amount of clear gloss to form a lip color.
I loved that powder. I loved the big fluffy brush that I used with it.  That’s when I …read more

If you have a medium to deep complexion tone and are looking for a healthier foundation choice, NVEY ECO Organic Creme Deluxe Foundationis carried by Sephora. They have formulations for both pink and yellow undertones. The foundations is available online only and they ship for free.

NVEY ECO Organic Creme Deluxe Foundation
$58 at Sephora
With a harmonizing blend of safflower, jojoba, and castor oil, its base is formulated to soften and soothe the skin while antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E protect the skin from free radicals.
Jojoba, commonly known as an ingredient in hair products, is used in this foundation for it’s ability …read more

Korres is a company known for it’s high-quality natural beauty products. If you are new to the line and aren’t sure where to start, Sephora is offering a new kit called Best of Korres Color Natural Wonders. It’s only available at Sephora and it’s an $88 value for only $45.
The colors in the kit would work best with a medium to light complexion and they are universally flattering for any age.
The products are free of Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, and the eyeliner and mascara are made without synthetic fragrances. No synthetic dyes were used to color either the mascara or eyeliner.
Some …read more

FREE lip color! FREE lip color!  Today, August 18, 2009, at Origins, you can get a free Once Upon a Shine or Smileage Plus full-size lip color for free, with any order.
The Once Upon a Shine is subtle gloss that is described as “barely-there,” and it carries a bit of mint. The offer is available in the following colors; Sheer Ruby, Sheer Fig, Sheer Crystal, and Sheer Fruit Punch.  Once Upon A Shine is normally available for $14.50.

The Smileage Plus Lip Gloss is light lip tint that is full of lip-smoothing organic ingredients like Beeswax, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Aloe, and Cocoa …read more

Prescriptives has two new limited edition sets of mineral makeup for eyes. The two kits are Making Eyes Warm and Making Eyes Cool. The kits consist of 3 pots of shadow and an applicator.

The mineral powder is available in a loose form and it’s enriched with gems, minerals, and vitamins. This includes Prescriptives R.E.C. complex, which is Radiance Emitting Crystals formed by a combination of Calcite, Amethyst, and Rose Quartz. It’s free of bad for you ingredients like talc, fragrance, and wax.
The colors include a light shade for highlighting, a medium shade, and a dark shade for creating depth in the …read more

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

Allure magazine has Jessica Biel as their June 2009 cover girl. She looks absolutely exquisite with glowing skin and subtle, shimmery makeup.  This is one of my all-time favorite cover shots.

There’s a light-flare, right at the cheek bone, that makes it look as if the photo was shot not in a studio, but on the beach. This is real beauty to me. It’s a magazine cover, so I’m sure they photo-shopped it a bit, but the look here, it’s radiant and absolutely what I try to recreate with my own makeup. I’m going to do my best to find products that …read more

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

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.