Jun 7, 2013

Face Of The Day | Forever Pink

I recently did a little photoshoot modeling some amazing Marilyn Monroe themed shirts and the full blog post will be up on Monday. In the mean time I wanted to share the makeup that I wore for the shoot. I wanted to have really pink/rose tinted cheeks and matching lips and a classic winged eyeliner. This lip and cheek stain from Jane Iredale is seriously amazing. I will be showing it in an upcoming video tutorial soon. It is the most beautiful shade that adjusts to your skin tone.

Keep reading below for more photos + products used!

PRODUCTS USED:

I applied one layer of tinted moisturizer which for me is the perfect amount of coverage and is great for the warmer months. I then dabbed the slightest bit of the Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain on my cheeks and blended in with my fingers. I used the same stain for my lips and the color seriously lasted hours without moving at all! For my eyes I used a satin matte black eyeliner to line my eyes and also as an eyeshadow and blended it with a white eyeshadow stick.

What do you think of this look? Are you a fan of winged eyeliner and pink lips?

xoxo,

Britanie

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*All of my reviews are based on my own personal experiences with the brand/products. I am never paid to give my honest opinions and will only recommend products that I love and use myself! All Photographs are (C) Britanie Faith unless stated otherwise.*

Filed Under: Makeup Looks · Tagged: alima pure, beauty, beautybybritanie, forever pink, green beauty, jane iredale, makeup, makeup look, natural makeup, non toxic beauty, non toxic makeup, sante cosmetics, style, winged eyeliner

May 21, 2013

Beauty Buzz | Jane Iredale Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder SPF 20

By Britanie · 10 Comments

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The Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder SPF 20 is simply wonderful. I have been using it for months as I wanted to test it out thoroughly before recommending it because I have had bad luck with mineral foundations in the past. I am usually cautious about mineral foundations as I have dry skin and I notice that the loose powder can often make dry skin more noticeable and many mineral foundations contain Bismuth Oxychloride and Talc both of which can cause itchiness, breakouts and skin sensitivity which puts many people off to the idea of mineral foundations in general. Another huge thing with mineral foundations is that many do not contain much or enough coverage depending on your preference.

The Amazing Base is truly miraculous at building product without ever looking cakey and providing beautiful coverage. I use the color “Light Beige” which suits my fair complexion perfectly. I highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of mineral foundations or who has had bad experiences in the past and is looking for one that will do the job of covering what needs to be covered all while looking natural, flawless and without causing skin irritations.

Benefits:

Provides Broad Spectrum SPF 20 and UVA P++ protection that is water resistant for up to 40 minutes.
Provides exceptional coverage, including redness and brown spots.
Free of oil, talc, dyes and parabens.
Ideal for people who suffer from skin problems such as eczema or rosacea.

How To Use:

Remove the seal or puncture holes for controlled flow of the minerals. Replace lid, turn upside down and tap. The minerals are now released into the sifter.
Cleanse the face and moisturize.
Lightly dip each side of our Chisel Powder Brush into the minerals. Tap off any excess using the side of the jar.
Using the lid, work the minerals into the brush until all powder is absorbed.
Apply the minerals in thin layers using downward strokes. If you’ve put on too much, use our Flocked Sponge to remove any excess. Begin application where you want the most coverage, then lightly layer over the rest of the face. Don’t forget your neck.
Apply Absence Oil Control Primer to smooth the surface of the skin before putting on the minerals. Absence controls oil and helps prevent color change. Good for dry skins, too.
If the minerals look powdery, wait a few minutes for the skin’s natural oils to emerge, or spritz with D2O, Balance or POMMISST.
To “pull” the center of the face out and give more definition to the overall look, use a lighter base in the aesthetic triangle and a darker one on the perimeter.
Less is more. It’s better to layer the minerals than try to cover everything at once. You will be surprised at how much coverage you get with very little product.

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 14%, Zinc Oxide 6%. Ingredients: Mica, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Plankton Extract, Algae Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract. May Contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Chromium Oxide Greens.

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I like to use the Amazing Base with the Chisele Brush and the D20 Hydration Spray which helps to prime and set the minerals.

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Have you ever tried the Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder? If so, what are your thoughts? Do you have a favorite mineral foundation? Please share your thoughts and opinions in the comments!

xoxo,

Britanie

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Mar 26, 2013

Green Beauty Collaboration | Products I’d Repurchase

By Britanie · 14 Comments

My good friend Brianna had a brilliant idea of collaborating with other green beauty bloggers to do a tag where we either make a blog post or video (or both) showing and talking about the products we would or have repurchased. You can see her original post and rules here. I thought this was a great idea and knew that I wanted to participate since I am a lover of beauty products and I would definitely repurchase more items that I own but these were the main ones that came to mind.

If I were to run out of any of these I would have to immediately go find them! I ended up picking 16 – I went a little overboard!

MAKEUP:

Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Bronzer – I love this bronzer because it is great for my fair skin. I also love that it’s affordable and easy to find!
Jane Iredale Glow Time BB Cream – The best liquid foundation/tinted moisturizer I have yet to find. This BB cream provides full coverage and a beautiful long-lasting finish.
Jane Iredale Amazing Base Mineral Foundation – My new HG foundation. I don’t know how I managed to go so long without this foundation. I love it so much. It gives the perfect amount of coverage and doesn’t irritate my skin like many mineral foundations tend to do. It is talc and bismuth-oxychloride free and great for sensitive skin!
Vapour Organic Beauty Muti-Use Blush – Courtesan is my favorite blush shade, possibly ever. I wear this blush whenever I wear makeup. It goes on so creamy and lasts all day. I am a huge fan of all of Vapour’s products but their blushes are one of my favorite items.
RMS Beauty Living Luminizer – Wonderful, must-have product. There are so many uses for this. It instantly brightens any area of the face.
Gabriel Cosmetics Lipstick – This lipstick color in “Pomegranate” is my all-time favorite red lipstick. It is perfect and is also gluten-free!
MarieNatie Cosmetics Lip Gloss – I have done a review on these glosses before. This color is “Love Struck” and it’s the perfect bright pink shade.
Jane Iredale Circle/Delete Concealer – Such a wonderful concealer! I plan to do a review on this and show how amazing this concealer works for dark circles.

SKINCARE:

Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser – I love this cleanser because the tiniest bit goes the longest way. I love how it lathers and cleanses my face. I only use this once a week and have had amazing results. It also smells so fresh like lemon-grass!
SkinOwl Geranium Argan Infusion Oil – I recently did a review on all of SkinOwl’s Argan Infusion Oils. I am obsessed with all of the oils but especially the Geranium. It suits my skin type so well and moisturizes beautifully. My skin has never looked softer and more supple since I started using this oil.
Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Cream – My new HG facial cream. This helps my dry skin and is so calming. I have already repurchased another tube!
Alba Botanica UN-Petroleum Jelly – I use this for deep cleansing on my face, for my lips, hands, body and for dry patches on my skin. This is a wonderful product.
Osmia Organics Honey-Myrrh Lip Repair – My all-time favorite lip product that I cannot be without. I always have a back up of this. review here.

HAIR & BODY:

Dr Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap – I have a bunch of these liquid soaps around my house. I use this to wash my hands, body and sometimes my hair.
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque – I recently discovered this line at Target and was so excited to see that they were selling organic and natural products. This hair masque was $7.99 and although it says it is for “dry, damaged hair” it works great on all types and leaves my hair feeling so silky and soft.
Bijabody Daily Body Serum – Best smelling body product I have ever used. I love that this is a spray bottle so you can easily spritz this oil on your damp skin after getting out of the shower and it moisturizes so well. The beautiful scent lasts all day and leaves your skin looking silky and beautiful!

Check out the master list to see what other Green beauty guru’s are loving! What products would YOU repurchase?

xoxo,

Britanie

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Feb 5, 2013

Video | January 2013 Beauty and Health Favorites

By Britanie · 2 Comments

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Jan 30, 2013

Aquarian Bath | Cinnamon Stick Tooth Powder for Cleaner, Whiter Teeth!

By Britanie · 17 Comments

photo courtesy of Aquarian Bath

You might think the idea of cleaning your teeth without using toothpaste sounds strange but in fact it’s quite amazing and so much healthier for you and your teeth!

Many natural toothpastes can often throw in a few not-so-great ingredients in them and many contain Baking Soda which is fine in small quantities but when used too much or too often it can wear the enamel off of your teeth. All of the Tooth Powders from Aquarian Bath contain no baking soda.

I have been using the Cinnamon Stick Tooth Powder by Aquarian Bath (you can also find them on Etsy) for over a few weeks in place of my usual Tom’s of Maine toothpaste. If you are looking for an all natural, completely clean, affordable and non-abrasive tooth powder then definitely check out this powder. Since using this powder in such a short time I have noticed that my teeth are whiter and less sensitive and I also feel like this powder cleans better than any toothpaste I have ever tried (chemical-filled or not). It doesn’t irritate my gums like many toothpastes tend to do and I never experience tooth sensitivity anymore which I used to quite a bit, especially when drinking cold or hot drinks. I am proud to say that I am now a tooth powder convert!

This tooth powder is pretty much the most natural way you could clean your teeth but when used regularly you will see how these few (and incredibly potent) ingredients will help to not only whiten your teeth but heal gums and fight any bacteria or bath breath. It also leaves your teeth looking and feeling smoother and healthier within just a few uses.

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Let’s take a look at the ingredients and the benefits of each:

Ingredients: Bentotine Clay, Organic Cinnamon Powder, Activated Charcoal, 5x Myrrh Powder, and Organic Stevia.

Benefits:

Bentonite Clay and Activated Charcoal help to detoxify and wash away bacteria from the mouth.
Activated Charcoal helps to whiten teeth.
Myrrh extract powder helps to tone the gums.
Cinnamon has been used for dental care prior to the invention and regular use of toothpaste and can help prevent cavities.

How To Use:

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Note: Because of the natural darkness of the Activated Charcoal, you will need to take extra care when rinsing your mouth. Make sure to rinse until there is no residue left over. The powder is very easy to rinse off. Make sure to clean out your sink immediately after brushing as the Charcoal can tend to leave a dark residue left over!

**Do not add water to the jar of dry powder. Only add water to the palm of your hand or directly to your brush and massage gently into your palm to pick up the powder on the bristles.

Price, Size and Where To Purchase: This tooth powder comes in a 1 oz ($4.95) or 2 oz ($6.95) container. You can purchase this powder or any other tooth powder directly on Aquarian Bath’s Website or on their Etsy Shop.

Other Flavors: If you aren’t a fan of Cinnamon, no worries! This tooth powder comes in Mint, Black Licorice, & Berry Hibiscus.

Have you ever tried this or any other Tooth Powders? If so what were your experiences? I’d love to hear your thoughts and if you would ever be interested in trying out something like this!

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xoxo,

Britanie

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