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

A beautiful faces requires a few basic steps. The first would be a good skin care regime. In order for makeup to look even and fresh, your face should be clean, exfoliated, and moisturized. The next step is to chose makeup formulas that work best with your complexion and your makeup needs. I’ll go into choosing the perfect foundation later, but for now, lets focus on the next important step – make up brushes. The right brush makes makeup application practically effortless.
I have a few basic makeup brushes that I use all the time:
*Kabuki brush- A kabuki brush is a short, …read more

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

Have you seen those EyeEnvy Mineral Eye Shadow kits from ColorOn?  They contain oval appliques that are pre-applied with a mineral eye makeup look. You take the oval, fit it against your eyelid, smooth along the back of the applique, then peel off. You smooth and blend with your finger to perfect the look. The last step is to set the shadow with a GetSet Powder. 
 
Designed by a celebrity make-up artist, the ColorOn Professional EyeEnvy Flaunt Kit contains peel-off mineral cream eye shadows that are 100% hypo-allergenic, long-wearing, and crease-proof. With stunning colors and avant-garde designs, these appliqués fit every …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

Have you had a chance to check out Carol’s Daughter  Ocean Collection?  The line features a unisex scent comprised of the essential oils of brisk Rosemary and relaxing Lavender combined with the fresh scents of Watermelon, Hyacinth, and Cucumber. It’s the next best thing to a day spent at the shore.

All the products in the Ocean Collection are free of Parabens, Sulfates, Petro-Chemicals, GMO, Triclosan.  All products, except the 2 ounce Eau de Toilette spray, are free of Synthetic Dyes andPhthalates.  The Eau de Toilette  is basically scented oil suspended in alcohol. The scrub and moisturizers contain skin-smoothing Soy Oil, Sweet Almond …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

Fans of Bare Escentuals bareMinerals makeup will love this – bareMinerals® Refillable Buffing Brush.  This portable brush is refillable and the perfect way to travel with your favorite mineral makeup foundation.
The brush works with a two-click system. “Simply turn once to raise the full, tapered brush and then twice to get more precise, even strokes.” 
It won’t leak in your bag, because it has a locking mechanism. The brush head comes off for easy cleaning. You can find it at Sephora for $29.50.
Not a bareMinerals user? I don’t see why this wouldn’t work with any loose mineral-powder foundation.
Image credit: Sephora.com

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