Peaches & Cream

Every time this picture pops up on my Pinterest page I find myself staring at it for ages, I just love the pure, neutral simplicity of this makeup look so I just had to find some products to recreate it naturally.

Firstly, we start with the base which would be none other than my beloved rms beauty "Un"-cover up. To use as a base, I take a small chunk and rub it into the back of my hand to warm it up a bit, then I take a sponge applicator and apply it as I normally would foundation, from the center out. I find this to be the best foundation I have ever come across, it blends perfectly, gives amazing coverage and doesn't become cakey or oily, it just looks great. It truly is a perfect product.

Next comes the eyes. I have chosen the Nvey Eco Organic Creative Eye Color System in 5 because the colors are gorgeous and suit the neutral look well. I think any of the colors would suit the look well but I would personally go with 162 or 168 which are the second and fourth colors as these are the most neutral and just apply all over the lid. 

Next would I would apply a light lashing of Couleur Caramel Mascara for Long Lashes in Brown as it keeps with the minimal look and also because it is the best natural mascara I have come across so far. One coat would be fine. 

I would also add a tiny bit of the white end of Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup Eye Highlighter Pencil to the lower waterline to brighten up the eyes and a little of the pink end just underneath the lower lashline. This makes the eyes look amazing. 

For blush I've chosen the Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi-Use Blush Classic in Tender as it will give just a hint of peachy flush to the cheeks while still looking natural. I love this type of blush personally as I don't like too much color on my cheeks.

Last but not least, apply a one or two coats of Ilia Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioner in Dizzy for that beautiful kiss me color. This is the best match to the color in the picture that I have found and it will give lips that beautiful, luscious, dewy look.

I think this look would be complete with some eyebrow grooming as well, and maybe some subtle highlighting on the brow bone with rms beauty living luminizer or Ilia Beauty Polka Dots & Moonbeams as they are both great, nourishing products. 

I hope you all like these type of post's because I plan on doing more of them in the future and would be happy to find products for anyone looking to recreate a certain look :)

Nude Hued Nails

 

I don't know about everyone else but for me, when Winter hits I find myself always reaching for darker hued polishes like deep red, violet, royal blue etc. and Summer is the season for brights and pastels, but Spring...Spring is absolutely the time for neutral nails and I have found some great 3-free or better nail polishes in beautiful neutral hues that just sing Spring.

1. Zoya Polish in Avery.

Yep, 5-Free. I didn't know there was any nail polish's that were 5-Free but apparently all Zoya nail polish's are free from Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, DBP & Camphor. 

2. Priti Nyc in Chilian Bamboo.

I love Priti polish's, i'm not sure if its more because of the cute bottle or what but they are my go to when i'm buying new colors, besides the fact that they are great of course.

3. Butter London in Hen Party.

I have only bought one Butter London polish so far as they are on the pricier side but it is really good. Great staying power, goes on smooth and good color pay off. 

4. Kure Bazaar in Corso 22.

I am yet to try this brand as I only discovered them recently but from what I've read they are fantastic and will definitely be part of my next haul.

I cannot wait for spring to really hit, my street is already lined with beautiful blossoms and scents, we just need the sun to shine and the birds to sing!

Oral Health

I recently stumbled upon a blog called Wellness Mama and I am addicted, Katie has everything you need to know about living a healthy life and I recommend you give it a read. This post is inspired by her post's on Oral Wellness.

1. The Environmental Toothbrush.

I have been using these for a little over a year now and I love them, using these actually makes me want to brush my teeth regularly and they are no different from plastic ones so the transition was easy.

2. Activated Charcoal.

From this post on Wellness Mama, apparently using activated charcoal to brush teeth with actually helps to whiten them. I am yet to try it but am going to buy some this week and see how I go. I can't wait to see the results.

3. Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste. 

I am yet to try this also as I don't have all the ingredients but it's a simple recipe that I do hope to make soon.

4. Homemade Remineralizing Tooth Powder. 

Again, I haven't tried this recipe...yet, but I am curious as i've never used a tooth powder before. 

5. Loving Earth Raw Organic Coconut Oil.

I love to use this for Oil Pulling, which if you are unaware, is where you swish 15ml of oil (preferably organic, cold pressed oil) around in your mouth for 20 minutes first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything. This has numerous health benefits, and is especially good for gum disease and general dental health. Since doing this I have noticed my gums don't bleed as much when I brush and my teeth aren't as sensitive. More detailed information on this here.

6. Ora Wellness Brushing Blend.

Another thing I read about on Wellness Mama, this is a blend of essential oils specially formulated to kill bacteria in the mouth. 

Over the next few weeks I will purchase the things I need to make these recipes and I will do before and after shots of my teeth. 

Other than these tips, a diet of healthy, organic wholefoods and avoiding fluoride will help to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Sukin Organics

Today I decided to give my skin a break from the Acure Gel Cleanser as the skin of my face is starting to become a bit flaky and since my local shops don't have much in the way of Natural/Organic skincare I picked up this little 5 piece set from Sukin Organics. 

The most I had ever tried of this brand before last week was a hand cream a few years back, it was really nice too, but I never thought to try other products. I've been using the Moisture Restoring Night Cream (jar below) roughly a week now and fell in love with it straight away. It is as claimed, very nourishing and it smells amazing which is probably due to the Vanilla I would say. Using this, my skin is still moist in the morning and looks nice and plump rather than sallow and dull.

The Night Cream contains so many skin loving ingrediants, glides on really smooth, soaks in well and doesn't make my skin feel greasy.

Sukin Moisture Restoring Night Cream $20.

Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil , Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (Rose Hip), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Equisetum Arvense Extract (Horsetail), Arctium Lappa Extract (Burdock), Urtica Dioica Extract (Nettle), Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Extract, Citrus Paradisi Extract (Grapefruit Seed), Linalool,* Limonene.*

* Natural component of essential oils.

As I haven't tried the Sukin Gorgeous Getaways pack yet, i'll review these soon but I have smelt them and they smell delicious too, it consists of 5, 50ml bottles containing Purifying Shampoo, Nourishing Conditioner, Facial Moisturiser, Cream Cleanser and Hydrating Mist Toner.

I purchased this set for around $25.

Sukin Organics products never contain: Parabens, Artificial Colours, Propylene Glycol/Triethanolamine, Mineral Oils, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate/Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Synthetic Fragrances or Animal Derivatives. They DO NOT test on animals and they are an Australian brand.



Acure Organics pt.2

Time to review some more of my Acure Organics purchases, once again, sorry for the lack of post's. Almost immediately after I orderded this lot, Acure came out with some new products that I am hoping to try soon, particularly the Cell Stimulating Facial Mask and the Leave-In Conditioner Argan Oil & Argan Stem Cell.

I'll start off by reviewing the Radical Age Reversal Treatment and the Day Cream. I used the Day Cream in the morning after washing my face, then the Radical Age Reversal Treatment at night over rosehip oil. I especially liked the Day Cream purely for the smell, it smells incredibly yummy alhtough I can't quite put my finger on the scent, almost like bubblegum, and did a good job of moisturising my skin for the day. The Radical Age Reversal Treatment was not a favourite I have to admit, not because of any negative effects, but the smell wasn't very nice and I found it wasn't really moisturising enough. I do understand that it doesn't claim to be a moisturiser, but personally I don't see much point in applying 4 products at night when I can use 3. I do think that this would be good for someone who doesn't need the extra moisture. Other than that I didn't mind using it, my skin did seem to look nicer in the morning.

The only downfall with these bottles is it is ridiculously hard to get the last bit out of the bottom, im not quite sure what to do with it as my finger doesn't fit in there.

Overall, I would purchase the Day Cream again but probably not the Age Reversal as I have no real use for it at the moment.

Day Cream $16.40

Organic curoxidant blend (organic euterpe oleracea (acai) berry, organic rubus fruticosus (blackberry), organic rosa canina (rosehips), organic punica granatum (pomegranate), organic calendula officinalis (calendula), organic matricaria recutita (chamomile), fair trade certified organic aspalanthus linearis (rooibos), organic aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, cetearyl alcohol, fair trade certified organic theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, organic carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, glyceryl stearate SE (vegetable derived), vegetable glycerin, organic helianthus annuus (sunflower) oil, infusion of organic calendula officinalis flower in fair trade certified organic olea europaea (olive) oil, glucono delta lactone (fermented sugar), centella asiatica (gotu kola) stem cell culture, marrubium vulgare (white horehound) stem cell culture echinacea stem cell culture, lactobacillus/fermented resveratrol extract, organic argan oil, CoQ10, olive leaf extract, organic chlorella pyrenoidosa (chlorella growth factor), citrus reticulata (red mandarin) oil, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), organic oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, potassium sorbate, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) bud oil

Radical Age Reversal Treatment $25.90

Organic curoxidant blend (organic euterpe oleracea (acai) berry, organic rubus fruticosus (blackberry), organic rosa canina (rosehips), organic punica granatum (pomegranate), organic calendula officinalis (calendula), organic matricaria recutita (chamomile), fair trade certified organic aspalanthus linearis (rooibos), prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel) oil, persea americana (avocado) oil, vegetable glycerin, prunus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, glyceryl stearate (vegetable derived), simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil, glucose (sugar), glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase (milk & sugar enzymes), 0rganic chlorella pyrenoidosa (chlorella growth factor), organic oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, organic argania spinosa (argan) oil, hypericum perforatum (St. Johnswort) oil, essential oils of lavandula angustifolia (French lavender), citrus reticulata (red mandarin) oil, thymus mastichina (marjoram), anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) & nardastachus jatamansi (spikenard), xanthan gum

I am currently using the Line Eraser as a night cream for around my eyes and mouth and it seems to be doing a good job. It has gone a little bit grainy in the pot, which im not sure why, but it smooths out and melts once ive patted it into my skin. I like using a balm type eye cream as I don't have to worry about mass waste from liquid pumps that squirt out too much product. The Line Eraser smells delicious too, the lavender really stands out. As for the Balancing Rose and Red Tea Facial Toner, I hadn't been using this until recently as it dried my skin out too much and the Radical Age Reversal Treatment wasn't putting enough moisture back in. It's from my own impatient stupidity though, I didn't want to wait for the cream cleanser to come back in stock so I ordered the Gel Cleanser, so this toner on top of that was just too much for my skin and stripped it of all moisture. Anywho, Now that I have started using a more nourishing/hydrating night cream (review to come), I have started using this toner again and I can see the difference. I think I will at some stage switch back to my beloved Pukka Herbs Rosewater because I love spraying fresh rosewater on my face, and I don't particularly like the smell of witch hazel, but this is good for now.

Line Eraser $17.26

Organic safflower oil, organic jojoba oil, organic beeswax, organic argan oil, fair trade certified organic olive oil, organic carnauba, organic starflower (borage) oil, organic essential oils of bulgarian lavender and rose.

Facial Toner $13.81

Fair trade certified organic rooibos, organic calendula, organic chamomile, organic witch hazel, organic bulgarian rose water (hydrasol), organic glycerin.

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