October 5, 2010

Shared Video : ToneItUp.com @ Marie Claire featuring natural beauty products

http://www.toneitup.com
http://www.marieclaire.com

Some of the products mentioned in this video:

I disagree with the bit at the end about sunscreen. Many American’s are stuck in an office not getting out in the sun to get enough natural Vitamin D. You don’t want to burn, that’s bad, so there is a time and place for sunscreen. But this obsessive “you must wear it daily” is harming people. I’ll do a separate post next summer about eco-friendly sunscreen for when you want to hit the beach or go for a long hike.

As always, check your choices against: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

Brands mentioned in this video:

  • John Masters Organics
  • Living Proof
  • TRESemme Naturals
  • Tarte
  • Stila (not natural or organic)
  • Urban Decay Vegan
  • Priti Nail Polish
  • SumBody
  • Korres
  • Lavera
  • Pacifica
  • Juice Beauty
  • It’s a 10

September 22, 2010

Burberry SS11 Spring Summer 2011

For some reason I’ve been a bit in love with Burberry lately. They’re typically clean, sharp, and not crazy. Though I think I like their fall/winter stuff a bit better than the spring/summer. SS11 seems a bit heavy on the leopard print but could be that I’m attracted to their solids when perusing shopping sites (not like I can afford a $3,000 coat yet.) Kinda in love with the Burberry shearling aviator coat.

September 18, 2010

Fall/Winter Essentials – Black Ballet Flat

Fall/Winter essentials – Black Ballet Flat
Aldo, Jessica Simpson, Bloch, Kenneth Cole
A selection of basic, versatile, flats that could go with just about any outfit.

Clicking on the images above should take you to the retailer. If you are reading this in an RSS reader or otherwise have trouble clicking on the images, click on this link:
http://www.shopstyle.com/action/viewLook?id=2096979&pid=uid1209-1254797-73

August 12, 2010

Wet N Wild Natural Blend Lip Shimmer Review

http://wnwbeauty.com/Product.php?Pid=49

I am rather amazed at the quality of these for the price. They are a lot like Burt’s Bees lip shimmers so if you like those, you will probably like these. Also like Burt’s Bees the colors on the caps aren’t quite what’s inside. They aren’t quite lip glosses and they aren’t quite lipsticks so if you’re looking for something with just hint of color and shine these might be a good choice. At about $2 a pop I went ahead and bought 4 colors:

  • Tart / Peche 101P – I included the french name from the plastic because it really is a peachy color. I like this one a lot – it’s peachy coral lip color that’s not too strong but pigmented enough that if you know you don’t look good in peaches, you should pass. This was the least sparkly of the group.
  • Cocoa 107P – A strong taupe color. This one looked horrible on me but it would probably look good on someone with olive undertones or darker skin. I tried mixing it with other colors but it just didn’t work on me at all. Reminded me of Burt’s Bees Toffee lipshimmer which also did not work on me whatsoever. I don’t think I have that to compare to currently though so I might be thinking of the Burt’s Bees Cocoa color.
  • Frost 100P – Almost white … just a hint of pink and lots of sparkle. This one seems more moisturizing than the others for some reason. It reminds me a bit of Burt’s Bees lipshimmer in Champagne but even whiter. If you go REALLY light it can be worn by itself barely. It’s really better for making other colors lighter and I will consider it a staple item for this reason. Added to the Tart and I had an almost warm neutral which didn’t make me look dead like most neutrals lipglosses do – super happy with that combination.
  • Sugar 102P – A light bubble gum pink. Again very sparkly. I’m somewhat ambivalent on this one. It’s probably going to work on more skin tones than the rest of the colors. I don’t love it but I don’t hate it. It’s boring and somewhat girly at the same time… I’m not sure. Glad I bought it but wouldn’t buy it again.

As for ingredients you’re probably wondering if they are actually natural. Well they are NOT organic but the best I can tell they ARE much healthier than most lip glosses and lipsticks. I do wonder about possible consistency issues from tube to tube because of the difference in how each felt.

Ingredients (abbreviated – skipped the scientific names): Castor Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Beeswax, Macadamia Seed Oil, Carnuba Wax, Candililla Wax, Peppermint Oil, Thyme extract, Peppermint extract, sorbic acid, Organium Vulgar Leaf extract, Rosemary extract, Lavendar extract, Cinnamon Bark Extract, Olive leaf extract, Citrus lemon peel extract, linseed extract, rice bran extract May contain: Mica, titanium oxide, Iron oxides

Here’s a PDF scan I did of the plastic tubing from the lip glosses if you want to try and read every little thing: WNW natural ingredients

I’ll try and post some swatch and lip photos at a later date.

Will I buy more? I really want to try the maple and nutmeg colors and for $2 each I’m buying them if I see them.

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Update: (purchased)

Nutmeg 103P

Maple 105P

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Swatches located here:
http://clothingcult.com/2010/11/03/burts-bees-vs-wet-n-wild-natural-blend-lip-shimmers/