Everyone seems to have had a big year in 2018 and I’m no different. New relationships, a new house and the ever changing puzzle that is life. My one constant has been this blog and I’m proud to see it grow. Here’s to all the amazing makeup and skincare I tried this year. Green, clean…
Author: Gone Swatching xo
Clove + Hallow Lip Crème Review & Swatches – Entire Collection
Clove+Hallow were a brand I had my eye on, because as for natural and non-toxic makeup goes, they are a little more affordable than other brands. They stick by a Clean15 rule, so that means they guarantee a shorter and safer ingredient list. Formulated with a combination of natural and organic jojoba, castor and sunflower…
Acure Skincare Review
Acure is not a completely new brand to me. I’ve used their Sensitive Facial Cream and the Sensitive Cleansing Cream before. I thought I’d finally write up a post on a few more I’ve tested over the last few months. If you’re searching for cleaner, non-toxic skin care but are on a budget, then they’re…
4 Organic and Natural Orange Lipsticks
While I always wanted to wear red, I never wanted orange. That was before I tried Bittersweet! Admittedly I only have 4 shades to offer you and that is purely because I still avoid buying it over other colours. If you’re like me but want to experiment, there are always other ways to test it. Try…
11 Organic and Natural Nudes for Medium – Medium Dark Skin Tones
If you think about it, we put a lot of pressure on the humble nude lipstick. This shade is meant to moisturize, protect and perfect our lips without washing us out, yet still being flattering to our features and balancing other makeup! Considering how many unique skin tones there are, how it is even possible…
10+ Green Beauty Boutiques to Shop on Green Friday 2018
While Black Friday is not normally something we Australians enjoy (or endure, depending on who you ask) almost no one will say no to a great deal! Many green beauty boutiques are doing their own spin on the sale and turning it into their own Green Friday. Our wallets might be shaking but there is…
10 Vegan and Organic Coral Lipsticks
2015 will be forever known as my coral obsession year. I bought skirts, dresses, tops and lipsticks trying to find that perfect and seemingly elusive colour that would suit me best. I wanted a true balance between orange and pink. It’s now 2018 and I always love wearing coral on my lips! It’s such a…
13 Organic, Natural and Vegan Purple Lipsticks
For the next hue in my colour series, I’ve picked the colour of royalty. For some reason, I have no problem rocking a red lip, but purple terrifies me. I haven’t been converted to this colour just yet (though Noyah’s Deeply in Mauve has me longing for more confidence!) I mainly stay in the super…
10 Organic, Natural, Vegan and Cruelty Free Red Lipsticks for World Vegan Month
It’s World Vegan Month and to celebrate, I’ve decided to bring you my collection of Cruelty Free and Leaping Bunny Approved lipsticks. There has never been a better time to be selective and make conscious decisions that are better for your health, our planet and the animals we share it with. To start off the…
Gressa Lip Boost Swatches – The Entire Range
It’s taken me almost 3 years but I’ve finally come back to the brand I started this blog with: Gressa! I wasn’t sure I wanted to blog then but I am glad I took that step now. I still remember figuring out lighting, angles, camera settings and working up the courage to finally hit the…
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