Every once in a while it’s great to step away from mainstream beauty brands and experiment with cosmetics that are a little out of the ordinary. Recently, I tried some makeup from Annemarie Börlind and I’m glad that I did.
The Annemarie Börlind Caring Color Collection provides beautiful natural colors in earthy shades that allow you to achieve all types of different looks. All the makeup in the collection is derived from nature and free from harmful, skin-damaging ingredients.
The collection features anti-aging ingredients including jojoba, macadamia nut oil, mango oil, shea butter, rose water, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E. The lip …read more

There is nothing worse than being outside in the heat with a face full of heavy makeup dripping down your cheeks. It doesn’t look good and it feels even worse – but we still have to look good during the summer, right? If you’re looking for a lightweight makeup solution when the heat is on, you should consider purchasing natural makeup. Organic and all natural makeup products have increased tremendously in popularity over the last few years, which equates to a nice variety of different brands and solutions to choose from. Here are some suggestions for where your best bet …read more

You can save some money and some time with dual purpose or 2-in-1 beauty products. This product from Kiss My Face takes it a step further. It’s for lips, cheeks and eyes! This is perfect for summertime when you don’t want to wear too much makeup. It’s a sheer wash of color that comes in four shades — amber, dawn, heather and ruby.
Enriched with olive and mango butter and containing no chemicals, this natural face color not only looks good, it’s good for your skin. With SPF 8 sunblock, it helps protect against UVA and UVB rays while adding depth …read more

Recently, I tried out a few products from the Organic wear, the organic makeup line from Physicians Formula, and I was pleasantly surprised. Like many organic makeup lines, their products are free of harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives and Parabens, but they also fortify and protect your skin. And the results are beautiful.
First of all, I’d like to note that ALL of the ingredients aren’t 100% certified organic. Though they are from 100% natural origin, their pressed powder is formulated with 15% certified organic ingredients. However, the product itself is excellent.
Using fine Italian powder in two shades that naturally blend together, …read more

I believe the only way to get natural looking blush is by using at least two shades of color. By adding a deeper shade in the hollow of your cheeks and a lighter color on the apples of your cheeks, you can blend them together for a natural look that highlights your beauty.
I love the convenient blush compacts that come with two or more colors. Though I don’t have just one favorite, here are few blushers that I tried recently that I really love.
Lancome Blush Subtil Duo
This compact contains a silky soft powder blush, along with a complementary shade of …read more

Over the past few years, mineral makeup has been flying off the shelves with women all around the world making the switch from traditional cosmetics. Though millions of women use mineral makeup, many still haven’t taken the plunge and often wonder why they should change. There are several solid reasons why you should try mineral cosmetics.
Natural and Healthy
Mineral makeup doesn’t contain fragrances, additives or chemicals that can damage your skin. In fact, the minerals also can protect your skin against free radicals and they don’t seep into your skin or cause clogged pores. All in all, mineral cosmetics are a …read more