review // Signature Minerals

I've been using Signature Minerals makeup for a bit over a year now. I found it at the beginning of my switch to all natural products and I really love it.  I've wanted to post about this company for some time now, but I was waiting to place a new order before I did.  Well, I have, so here it is!

Signature Minerals' makeup is...

100% natural, silky smooth mineral makeup that is nice to your skin. It contains no toxins or irritants, so even those with sensitive skin, rosacea, and other skin conditions can use it.

  Since Signature mineral makeup cannot harbor bacteria and does not clog pores, it is an excellent choice for those suffering with acne breakouts, as well.

Signature Mineral Makeup is Gluten Free, Corn Free and Vegan, and has a natural SPF of around 15.

 I thought I'd show you some of my favorites.  :)  And don't forget to check out the swatches at the end!

Loose Mineral Foundation ($14-$18)

 

 

Signature Minerals foundation comes in 17 shades to cover to a wide variety of skin tones.  And of course you can always mix two to get your perfect shade, if necessary.  Before you buy a full size (they come in 30g & 20g jars and a 10g refill bag) you can order almost FREE samples to find your right shade.  Yeah, FREE...it's amazing.  All you pay is the $5 in shipping.  You can choose 6 samples from all of the foundations, correctors, blushes/bronzers and veils.  My perfect shade is 4.0, and then I just add a bit of warmth in the summer with bronzer.  These foundations are finely milled and go on silky.  I've found that the secret it to apply it is in several very light layers.  That way each layer can melt into your skin and it won't end up looking cakey.  I love to use my Eco Botan Artisan Kabuki Brush from Everyday Minerals to buff it in.   

It also lasts a good 8-10 hours.  Since my skin can be dry sometimes, using powder foundations can make my face feel tight.  So if I'm having one of those days then I'll make sure I moisturize really well, prime with my 100% Pure Primer and spray rosewater and aloe on my face before applying the foundation.  Then I'll spray my face again once I finish my makeup.  That seems to really help cut any dryness I might be having and set my makeup.  On normal days, I will get a little shiny in my T zone, but not as much as with a liquid makeup.  I just use a blotting tissue and I'm good to go.  

Loose Mineral Concealer & Corrector ($10-$18)

 

These 10 powders are specifically formulated to cover and visibly correct pesky problem areas, like under-eye circles, redness & blemishes.  There are 4 skin-toned concealers and 6 color correctors.  They come in 30g, 20g & 10g jars, plus 6g & 10g refill bags.  I actually don't use any of the concealers, but I am in LOVE with the Soft Mint Corrector.  It might be my most favorite thing from SM!  Since my fair skin is prone to redness, especially around the nose, this is a life saver for me.  Instead of having to pile on a thick layer of foundation to cover the redness, this pale mint-colored powder covers/neutralizes it in one light application.  Most days I actually apply this before the mineral foundation with the same Kabuki brush, although sometimes I'll do a light dusting at the end with a EcoTools Powder Brush.  My mom loves the yellow Sunshine Corrector for dark under-eye circles and she says it works so good, that people have asked here what she's been using.  
And that's always a nice thing!

Loose Mineral Concealer & Corrector ($10-$18)

 

Signature Finishing Veils are designed to minimize pores, control oil and reduce shine.  There are 5 to choose from, 3 tinted ones, a translucent and one that adds radiance to the complexion.  Again, they come in 30g, 20g & 10g jars, plus 6g & 10g refill bags.  I personally use the Angel Veil, a pale beige powder with yellow undertones.  Now, while I'm not sure that it really minimizes my pores, the kaolin clay & serecite in this powder does help control oil in my T-zone during the day and gives me a soft overall finish.  I apply the Angel Veil, mainly to my T-zone, with my fluffy powder brush after I finish my other face makeup.  A little goes a long way so you only need to tap the tiniest bit into the lid and you're good.  I have also tried samples of the Radiance and Translucent Veils.  I've found that the Radiance is a nice check highlighter, but a little too much all over for me.  If you have dull skin, it would be a nice perker-upper.  And I can leave the Translucent, it's not great at absorbing oil since there's no koalin, so I don't really see the necessity.  Keep in mind, the Angel jar above is old... a new full size Veil (20g jar) comes with a Rotating/Click Lock Sifter, like my pic of the Foundation and Soft Mint.

Mineral Bronzer ($10-$18)

 

These bronzers give a very natural finish and will not turn orangey on your skin.  They come in 30g, 20g & 10g jars, plus 6g & 10g refill bags. The 2 lighter non-shimmery shades are fairly neutral.  One of these, Goddess is my favorite.  It gives a nice amount of warmth in the summer and a subtle contour in the winter.  I have also tried samples of the 2 darker shimmery shades that lean toward golden brown hues.  These are obviously too dark for me, unless I were to self tan, so I just like to use them as eye shadows.  If you're naturally darker or self tan often, these would be beautiful on you.  I apply this bronzer with my E.L.F. Complexion Brush all over or my Real Techniques Angled Kabuki to contour.  I like this bronzer becasue it's buildable and blendable, so it's pretty hard to mess it up.  Again, the Goddess jar above is old... a new full size Bronzer (20g jar) comes with a Rotating/Click Lock Sifter.

Mineral Blush ($10-$14)

 

There are 18 shades of blush to choose from... matte, satin & shimmery... in a variety of colors.  They are available in 30g & 20g jars and a 6g refill bag. These SM blushes wear light but last all day, no streaking or fading.  They are silky and super pigmented so REALLY the tiniest bit gives a nice amount of color.  I suggest starting small and build up if desired.  I haven't bought a full size blush yet, but I did get some samples to try, including a beautiful matte coral and shimmery pink.  I have also tried a few others a while ago.  The only ones I haven't loved are some of the dustier tones, like Adobe Sun, Dusty Mauve & Buff Apricot.  They come off a little chalky looking on my skin.  I think these would be best for the fairest complexions.  And Rosewood is a little too deep for me, so I know it would be great for darker skin.  But I am loving Coral, Pink Jazz and Roseberry.   I apply these blushes with the EcoTools Tapered Blush Brush.  

 

Mineral Eye Colors ($5-$10)

(Larger jar above is Athena)

Signature Minerals offers dozens of highly pigmented eye shadows in a variety of colors, textures and finishes.  For easy ordering they are divided into finish categories on their website: matte, semi-matte, pearl, shimmer & metallic.  Right away, I can tell you that the pearl finish is my favorite.  Most of these shadows are super pigmented with high color payoff.  I'd say the only ones that lack a lot of richness are some of the matte shades, like Accent. They actually notate Accent as Semi-Matte and Cream & Taupe as Matte, however I feel like they should be switched.  Accent has no sheen, while Cream & Taupe have just a hint.  I've also tried Terre Medium before (a Matte), and it really is...matte.  This is probably my only qualm...I wish it was more clear what was what.  These shadows do tend to crease a bit by the end of the day, but as I've said before, they lack the chemicals that make commerical shadows pretty much permanent.  I just use a natural cream shadow base before, and that helps them last a good 8 hours.  The shadows are available in 10g & 5g jars, but you can also try unlimited samples for $2.50 each (approx. 1g product)

SWATCHES

Remember that swatches are usually much more pigmented so you can see the coloring. Real application can start much lighter and be built up.

Foundation, Bronzer, Corrector & Veils
(Keep in mind, several of these are hard to see...becasue they are made that way...so you don't see them!)

Blush & Extra Bronzers

Coral - True Coral (Matte)
Roseberry - Dusty rose with bare hints of shimmery pale raspberry
Pink Jazz - Cool rosey pink with a pearlescent shimmer
Rosewood - Earthy rose with a luminous glow
Adobe Sun - Warm earthen Clay (Matte)

Eye Shadows

Grey Fox - Brown with pearly silver/gray highlights
Majesty - Silvery brown with purple iridescence
Taupe - Warm brown with a hint of raisin (Sheen)
Cream - True golden cream (Sheen)
Athena - Shimmering golden pink (it's much lighter than shown on the website) MY FAV :)
Accent - Eggshell white (Matte)

 Signature Minerals makeup is non-irritating and I can firmly vouch for that, because I have very sensitive skin.  It has never given me a rash or made me break out.  The fact that it only has a handful of ingredients, was one of the main reasons I tried it in the first place.

The last thing I wanted to talk about was Signature Minerals' customer service.  They really care about their products and their customers and will do what is necessary to make them satisfied.  I got locked out of my account a few months ago, emailed them in the morning and by early afternoon of the same day I got a personalized email with a solution.  Then, in my latest order, I received a Lipstick (by Honeybee gardens) that I was not happy with.  I emailed SM again with my issue and a picture, and they gladly accepted my return of the lipstick.  I chose another shade, which I hope to get next week.  I just wanted to mention this quickly because I truly feel that a company's commitment to satisfaction is just as important as their product line.   And I love dealing with companies who recognize this.

If you're interested in trying out some of their products, I'm going to share this month's 25% off code with you (25snap). It does expire May 6th, so if you want the next month's code make sure you sign yourself up for the monthly newsletter!  You can find the sign-up on their homepage down on the left.

I do know that their pricing may go up a bit next month, due to an increase in their raw ingredients, etc. so be aware.  Hence the higher discount this month... usually it's 15-20% off.  That's why I stocked up on my must haves!!

Please don't hesitate to comment below or shoot me an email if you have any questions.  I'd love to hear from you!  :)

review // Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush

In my constant search for high perfrmance natural beauty options I came across the company Hourglass.  While they do not make completely 100% natural cosmetics, they do try to leave out all the yucky stuff like parabens, sulfates, synthetic, fragrances, synthetic dyes, and phthalates.

"Hourglass exists at the revolutionary intersection of science, beauty and luxury. The brand is acclaimed for its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations and unwavering commitment to reinvention. Complexion products are infused with the most groundbreaking active ingredients available to create unbelievably surreal skin. Distinguished by sensorial textures, modern color collections, and sleek custom packaging—Hourglass puts the art in state-of-the-art."

 I had never tried any of their products but had heard great things about their mineral primer, tinted moisturizer and ambient lighting powders.  While in Sephora a few weeks back, I saw that they had come out with a set of Ambient Lighting Blush, which are basically swirls of color mixed into the different ambient powders.  So unlike other flat blushes these use Photoluminescent Technology to give depth and dimension to cheeks. 

 I got samples of some of the other products to try first, but decided to go ahead and get the blush in Dim Infusion.  First off, I don't have any coral/peach blushes in my collection so I basically needed this... ;)  and second I couldn't justify spending the money on just the (basically invisible) Ambient Lighting Powder.  At least this you could see on the skin.  I know there are some die hard ALP fans...but I'm just not that into setting/highlighting powders.

PACKAGING 

I have to say that I LOVE the packaging of Hourglass products.  Sleek and modern, they remind us that products can be beautiful and functional.  This blush come in a plastic square(ish) compact and it's sort of a light golden bronze color.  The compact simply snaps open and close and there's a pretty good size mirror inside.  Good for travel. The front says HOURGLASS and the back lists the product color. 

  PRODUCT

 Dim Infusion is described as "a subdued coral blush fused with Dim Light to add warmth".  I'd say this is pretty accurate.  Although in mine I noticed that I have less of the coral color than in other Dim infusions I've seen... I only think this could be a negative if you have darker skin.  But becasue I have a pretty light complexion, I think it's nice.  Becasue the color swirls are so pigmented I still only have to use the smallest dab and I get a nice wash of color that looks natural & glowing, not overdone.  And by adding a bit more I can build it up if I want a stronger cheek. But this may be harder on a darker complexion.  I imagine that with some of the other 'brighter' colors you may need to use a really light hand when pressing your brush into the product, especially if there is more color swirl than in mine.  I think a fluffier blush (like a stippling or powder brush) would work best for applying as a regular blush brush might be too dense and make it harder to diffuse and blend.

You get .15 oz, which I think is an okay amount.  I'd definitely take more, especially for the price, but it's enough to dip a brush into and since a little goes a long way, seems like it will last quite a while.  

Most notably is the feel.  I hear that the ALPs also have a similar consistency... it's really nice.  Because it's so finely milled it feels like silk on the skin not chalky, like some blushes.  And it seems to blend easier than other powder blushes I've tried as well. 

PRICING

$$$ out of $$$

At $35, this blush is on my high-end product list.  Is it worth it?  I'm still a little up in the air about that.  I think since I didn't have anything like it and I feel like it will last me forever, that yes it's worth it.  But if you already have a ton of blushes in a myriad of colors, maybe not.

 PURCHASING

You can purchase the Ambient Lighting Blushes on the Hourglass website, at Sephora and Sephora.com.

 CONCLUSION

Overall, I really liked this blush. It gives my cheeks a beautiful glow and nice definition.  I think I might repurchase this in the future, but there may be something else I like better when that time rolls around, so it's hard to say.  I do know that I can't wait to try out more Hourglass products!

If you've tried this or any other items from Hourglass, please let me know!  I'd love to know what you're loving.  :)

 

review // Tarte - The Tarte of Giving Set - PART I

I think I mentioned in my Sephora VIB Haul post that I've been really loving Tarte Cosmetics.  I got into them over the summer when I was searching for more high performance makeup for my wedding, but I still wanted it to be as natural as possible.  Success.

  So when I saw The Tarte of Giving Set at Sephora during the VIB sale, it seemed like a no-brainier way to try more of their products at a great price.  Like I mentioned in that post, unfortunately, I can't find this on Sephora.com or Tarte.com, but I was actually able to find it on Amazon and Ebay since then.

I've decided to do in-depth reviews on the included best sellers {PART I} becasue they are still readily available.  I will just do general reviews on the eye palette and glosses {PART II}, becasue they are not a part of Tarte's regular collection. I do think reviews on limited edition items can still give a good indication of the overall quality of products that a company puts out.

Okay, there's a lot in here, so let's. get. started.

PACKAGING

The items in this set come in the cutest quilted, purple satin travel bag that opens to reveal two roomy zippered mesh pockets and a clear removable zippered pouch.  The travel bag has shiny gold details and a hook for hanging, so it's perfect on-the-go. I usually find that bags that come with sets can be flimsy or so haphazardly made that they fall apart after one use, but this bag is sturdy and nicely constructed.  It feels like it could take some wear and withstand it fairly well.  

Beyond using natural materials in the products, Tarte also tries to develop sustainable components for the individual product packaging. Much of which can often be re-used to help reduce environmental waste.  All of these products seem well made and come in durable plastics, glass, and cardboard.  I haven't had any problems with the packaging cracking or breaking so far.

PRODUCTS
 

 Inside the clear pouch are deluxe minis of some of Tarte's greatest products (in my opinion).  

They include:

- 0.23 oz Deluxe Pure Maracuja Oil
- 0.08 oz Deluxe Maracuja C-Brighter™ Eye Treatment
- 0.16 oz Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-In-1 Mascara 

  - 0.05 oz Deluxe Limited-Edition Amazonian 12-Hour Clay Blush in Memorable
- 0.17 oz Deluxe Cheek Stain in Flush

I've been using oil on my face to cleanse and moisturize for over a year now, but I have not tried an oil like the Pure Maracuja Oil from Tarte.  It is so lightweight and fast-absorbing.  I can really tell that it un-tightens my driest areas, but doesn't "grease up" my T-Zone.  I also feel like it helps to even out my redness to give me a more even complexion and it doesn't make me break out, which is awesome.  The website says that the '"nutrient-rich oil contains vitamin C and essential fatty acids.  Vitamin C brightens dull skin for a radiant, dewy, and luminous complexion, while the essential fatty acids repair and rebuild skin, and promote skin recovery by reducing redness, irritation, and inflammation."  Yeah, that sounds about right.  It has a faint nutty smell that doesn't linger, and it's dispensed with a dropper, so it's not a messy application. This size will last you about a month using it just at night, so there's definitely enough to test it.  It's also great for travel.  I pat 5-6 drops all over my face and neck at night after cleansing, and wake up with soft, more even skin.  Win.

Right after applying the Maracuja oil, I dab the Maracuja C-Brighter™ Eye Treatment under and around my eye area, every night. Tarte says this cream visibly hydrates, firms and brightens the delicate eye area with the power of Maracuja oil, plus rice bran, mango, oat sugars and coconut.  It smells a bit citrusy, which is nice.  Again, it's a good amount to be able to test for a month or so and see if you like it.  It only took a couple weeks for me to see results.  I have lots of tiny fine lines around my eyes due to my genes, and the fact that I have super dry under-eyes, and I have started to see improvement in the look of these lines.  I think it has a lot to do with the fact that this cream does a great job of hydrating that area.  And bonus... it doesn't irritate my eyes one bit.  I honestly can't say yet if it has 'brightened' my eye area, but I don't have a major problem with under eye darkness, so it's hard to tell.  Either way, I'm sold by it's line-diminishing and moisturizing abilities.  In fact, I just ordered a full size one becasue I'm loving it so much..and I'm almost done with this one. Oops.  :)  I think I'll right a follow up once I make my way through that one.

I've also already been using the Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-In-1 Mascara, since I first sampled one in a 500 Point Tarte bundle reward .  It's my new fav.  I feel like it's the first more-natural-mascara that hasn't let me down in some way.  The brush is amazing, it is densely packed with bristles, and separates and lengthens without clumping.  Not too big or too small (approx. 1" long), and could be used for both upper and lower lashes.  The formula is even better... one or two coats, no flaking or smudging.  The only sort of negative thing I will say is that when I first opened a bottle of the full size version (yes, I bought that between the 500 point bundle and this set), the formula is a tad bit more liquid than I like.  I prefer it to be just a smidge dryer.  I find it's a little easier to control on my lashes that way.  So, I stopped just short of fully tightening the cap (on the full size) for the first week or so.  I like it better, but you may want to try it how it comes and decide for yourself.  Honestly, I didn't have this issue with the deluxe mini versions...so I'm not sure what's up with that, buuut whatever.  I still get awesome results, so it's all good.  I don't curl my lashes, since I've been blessed with naturally curled ones, so it's hard for me to say if the formula keeps a curl or not.  But I've read other reviews that say it does.  It smells sort of like herbally clay, I know that sounds weird..ha, but it isn't noticeable when you're using it or after it's on.  Definitely, a keeper.

  
The Amazonian 12-Hour Clay Blush in Memorable is a slightly shimmery mauve pink shade.  It seems like it would work on a variety of skin tones, cool to warm.  The compact is the same packaging as the full size, just smaller, but I have no problem tapping my brush in the product and applying like normal.  The color is definitely buildable from light to pretty intense, you just have to layer.  I do like to keep it light and it gives a nice rosy glow look.  Since I don't apply a lot, I find it's hard to tell if it last's 12 hours without fading, but I do know that it doesn't streak or separate and I definitely still see it after 8 hours of work.  My makeup doesn't usually last much longer than that...since I like to wash my face soon after I get home. The color seems to stay true, as well.  I just started dabbling in blush so this is still a new category for me. Overall, it's really nice though.

I do have to say that I think I am loving cream and stain blushes a bit better.  Maybe it's becasue I have dryer cheeks and powder blushes just sit on top of the dryness sometimes.  I don't know, but I think creams/stains gives me more natural, believable color. This Cheek Stain in Flush is great.  I love the color.  It's a very sheer berry red (with no sparkles) on the skin (pic above right is just applied - patting it in creates a softer look), although it's quite a bold raspberry in the packaging.  This one is actually a gel consistency, but some in the line are a cream.  I love how this feels on the skin.  It's light and moisturizing.  I swipe two fingers over the product and then dab on my cheeks and it melts right in leaving a nice wash of color.  It contains the five most active superfruits: goji, açaí, maracuja, acerola, and pomegranate, which help soothe and soften your skin every time you use it.  It's also alcohol free and doesn't clog your pores.  But the BEST thing is that it smells like raspberry gelato, with just a hint of citrus.  Yum.  I can't stop smelling it!  I can't wait to try some of the other shades.

Check back tomorrow for reviews { PART II } on the Tarte of Giving limited edition eyeshadow palette and lip glosses!

P.S. - Sorry I didn't post during the past few weeks...I really wanted to enjoy the holidays (and I did!) and not fret about posting.  I do have some great new ideas for 2014 though...so get ready!!

Review & Swatches // 100% Pure - Natural Beauty Set

Okay!  Remember this? 

I know, I know...I'm a tad tardy on the review.  But better late than never, right!?  ;)

Just to refresh your memory,  I got this Natural Beauty Set when it was a 100% Pure weekly special. I actually saved $30 on products I'd been wanting to try, just by buying them in the set. 

If you've been following me for a bit then you know I've been a user of 100% Pure products for over a year now and I LOVE them. If you missed my first 100% Pure reviews, you can check them out by clicking on the links below:

100% Pure Cosmetics - Part 1

100% Pure Cosmetics - Part 2

100% Pure Cosmetics - Part 3

Now on to today's set of products! 

PACKAGING

Again, I love that they use frosted glass, recycled paper & metal and BPA & phthalate free plastic for their packaging.  Everything feels sturdy with no possibility of falling apart... even the cardboard trio palette.  I have no complaints here.

PRODUCTS
 
PRETTY NAKED: NEUTRAL FACE PALETTE

A side note -- I was browsing the 100% Pure website a few days ago and I did not see this palette anymore. I did purchase it back in April, so it's possible they sold out and do not have it anymore or are just indefinitely out of stock.  I did find one on ebay, though.  Sorry about that guys.  I promise to not wait as long to review stuff!  Anyhow, I guess you can just take this palette review as a general review of a 100% Pure product.

From left to right, this face palette includes a .14oz blush (Blushing), and two .07oz eye shadows (Naked and Bare, respectively).  The palette is a nice size, especially for travel or if you don't have a lot of storage space.  It has a magnetized closure so it won't pop open unknowingly in your best bag (becasue we know that always happens).  

Blushing is a natural rosy flush color... Like what you get naturally after briskly walking in cold weather.  It has a nice matte finish and it isn't too pigmented which makes application easy. No worries thinking you might look like a clown.  Because of that, I think it would not show well on darker skin, so it would probably work best on light to medium skin tones.  I like to wear this on quick makeup days.  Two swipes on your cheeks and BAM! you're good to go.  :)  It doesn't have the greatest lasting power, but it doesn't streak, it just fades naturally.

Naked is a slightly frosty ivory color... and it's SUPER POWDERY.  This is probably my least favorite thing so far from 100% Pure. It has so much fallout and if you can get past that it just looks like flour on your eyes.  Really terrible.  It's also not buildable.  No matter how little you try to apply its too much.  The pictures above really don't show this well... but believe me.. Terrible.

Bare is a bit of another story.  It is a soft purple-mauvey taupe with a hint of grey.  It's a bit more buttery in texture with less fallout than Naked.  It's also extremely buildable.  I applied several applications in the swatch above so you could really see the color, but you could definitely keep this very light for a softer look.  I like to use this in the crease and outer V and pair it with a different ivory shadow on my inner corner. Sometimes I'll add a little warm brown in the outer V to deepen the look. I have blue eyes and it complements nicely, but because Bare has some purple it would especially look great on ladies with green eyes. I definitely have to use a primer with this shadow as it will crease on it's own by the end of the day.  Again, maybe because they do not contain any chemicals to help it "stick" to the lid... just my opinion.  :)  Comparably, I do think that the individual eye shows are better in quality overall than these two in this palette (esp Naked...).


SHEER LIP & CHEEK TINT  .26oz

This is the color Sugar Plum, which is a magenta red in the twist-up packaging.  Once blended into the skin though it's very remnicent of the Blushing blush from the palette above...maybe with just a bit more warmth.  It can be applied very sheer to pretty intense, so I suggest starting with a light touch.  Just swipe the tint with two finger tips and blend on cheeks. For a more intense look you can apply straight to cheeks, then blend.  These tints contain moisturizing shea and cocoa butters so they are very moisturizing.  Good for dry skin peeps like me.  I find it lasts a good 8 hours, maybe more depending on what you do.  I also like to use this on my lips from time to time, it's like a tinted balm and leaves only a hint of stain, nothing crazy. 


BLACK TEA PIGMENTED GEL EYE LINER  .12oz  & CRUELTY FREE EYE LINER BRUSH

Let me start off by saying I am not a fan of the brush in this set.  I love that it's cruelty free, but the shape is not a fav becasue I can't get a consistent line with it.  I much prefer a small firm angled brush. You can see below, the line on the left is with their brush and the one on the right is with an angled brush.  The right one is much more uniform.  I waited about 10 seconds after applying both and then rubbed my finger across.  You can see that the uneven line smeared more because there were clumps that didn't dry fast enough.

I received the gel liner in Black Tea, which is their darkest shade.  I really like the look of this liner, it's rich and has good staying power as long as you use a primer underneath (and get a thin uniform line).  I also like to set it with a black or charcoal shadow and this helps keep it in place even more.  Best of all, it doesn't make my eyes itch.  Yay!!  That's a huge issue for me and other non-natural liners.  I'm not big on wearing dark liner, but when I do I reach for this.


FRUIT PIGMENTED MASCARA  .24oz

 This is not a new product for me, as I already own it in the color Blackberry,  but it is a new color, Black Tea.  That's basically, just black.  This one also smells fantastic & separates and lengthens my lashes really well.  But again, I found that the formula can't handle more than one coat or it tends to flake off a bit during the day.  I'm really not a fan of cookies and cream under eyes.  No thanks.  Not my all time favorite, so I'll keep this as a one-coater on casual days.


PRICING

$$ out of $$$

The prices are a bit higher than I'd normally pay for regular cosmetics, but again, I feel it's worth it to get a natural product.  Plus, the packaging is more thoughtful than other companies.  Buying these items in sets and ordering while they have a free gift special will save you some money, so look out for those.  If you sign up for their emails, they will let you know when those occur.


PURCHASING

Right now, you can only purchase 100% Pure cosmetics online or in there stores in California.  Ulta stores do carry some of their skincare.


CONCLUSION

Overall, again I loved more than I didn't.  But I'd choose the lip & cheek stain and the gel liner as the winners of the bunch.  I am always impressed with the fact that these products are colored with antioxidant and vitamin rich fruit pigments instead of icky synthetic dyes and chemicals, and that honestly means most to me.    :)

I was not, in any way, paid for this review, by 100% Pure or any other affiliate. 

I purchased every product myself and decided to share to help others find a bit of direction in their own natural beauty journey.