September Favourites – Featuring Gressa, Adorn Cosmetics, Noyah and RMS Beauty
Author: Gone Swatching xo
My List of Vegan & Organic Makeup Companies
For those who concerned with choosing vegan, this is a list of companies that have a strictly vegan range. Please find my list of companies that use beeswax here. My list of companies that use carmine can be found here. This list only includes their cosmetics range, as some of these companies also offer skincare. I will also mention the products…
My List of Cruelty Free & Natural Makeup
I know the struggle of finding the perfect makeup, especially for those interested in what ingredients are going onto their skin. These brands, while mostly organic and natural cannot be considered strictly vegan, as they do use beeswax. I still use beeswax and honey for skincare, because it is extremely effective for my sensitive skin….
Carmine is More Than Just a Bug …
Specifically, it’s an insect called the cochineal and it is harvested, crushed to a powder, which is treated with an ammonia or sodium carbonate solution, filtered and then treated again to create the deep, vibrant red. In fact it’s not just red. Depending on the processing pink, red, purple or orange can also be achieved. It takes about…
Neek Skin Organics Lipstick Review & Swatches
Neek Skin Organics Lipstick Review and Swatches – Come Into My World, Whole Lotta Rosie, Sweet About Me, Sunsets and Friday on My Mind
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Adorn Cosmetics Organic Lipstick Review & Swatches
Adorn Cosmetics Lipstick Review and Swatches – Gone Swatching xo
Noyah Lipstick Review & Swatches- Hazelnut Cream, Deeply in Mauve & African Nights
Noyah are based in America and not only do they care about their ingredients, but also their packaging. Their colour range is varied from the more muted to quite rich and dark. They also make lip glosses and balms. I’ve since swatched the rest of their range, so please click here to find that post:…
Ingredients I Chose to Avoid
There are many organic and natural companies that still slip these ingredients into their products, so I always check before I buy. This is a short list of the ingredients I actively avoid. Dimethicone This is a silicon oil and it’s exceptionally effective at providing that silky, smooth feeling when you spread a product over…
RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Review & Swatches – Illusive & Modest
RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Review and Swatches – Gone Swatching xo
Gressa Lip Boosts Review & Swatches – Regal, Lavish, Bare & Radiant
Gressa is a company that produce high-end luxury products, with a price tag to match. They temper this by using excellent ingredients and beautiful, high quality packaging. I bought 2 lip boosts, Regal and Lavish and received samples of Bare and Radiant from the Find Your Match Light-Medium sample kit. I will post a separate blog…
Gone Swatching xo 