Have you ever noticed that as the weather cools, you start reaching for the warmer, deeper colored pieces of your wardrobe?  I do the same thing with my makeup, I like to wear a bolder lip or eye.  This Fall some old favorites are coming back around (red lips!) along with some new looks.
Here are few easy tips….
Keep It Simple
When going with something new and bold, keep it simple. Chose one feature to highlight. For example, when wearing a red lip color, keep the rest of your makeup neutral – warm and natural. If you are going to wear a …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

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

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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Good makeup brushes can be costly, but maintaining your tools doesn’t need to cost a fortune.

This is how I clean my own makeup brushes….
*First get your gear together – gather your tools, a clean towel, some mugs, and baby shampoo or baby bath.
*Clean the brushes one at a time. Wet the brush then work a small  bead of baby shampoo gently through the brush by squeezing the bristles up and down with your fingers,  don’t scrub or you could damage the fragile strands.
*Rinse the brush by running the water down through the strands from the base to the tips. …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

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

 
Another great place for Holiday Gift ideas is Sephora. Of course Sephora. They have tons of gift options and limited collections from your favorite brands. I personally love samplers because you get to try out lots of products without the commitment of a full size and it saves packaging. Cargo’s Plant Love Collections are always a hit. I recommend the Green Goddess Collection that comes with four eye shadows and two blushes. The Plant Love Collection is free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, dyes, petro- chemicals and phthalates. Did I mention the packaging is also compostable. Plus since there are …read more

I’m very excited for this year’s round of Holiday parties, mostly due to the fact that we will actually be in town to attend said parties this year. Hallelujah for no more traveling on Christmas. Thank you recession…officially. Anyway so I actually am going to be able to get dressed up and go places. The first being for my birthday next week ( you can send those presents anytime folks). So to prepare I picked up 100% Pure’s Fruit Pigmented Lip and Cheek Stains. I am such a fan of the multi-purpose creamy stain products. This one happens to come …read more