I’ve always been afraid to wear bright colours, such as turquoise, but wearing it as eyeliner instead of eyeshadow doesn’t feel as daunting. Here is my take on the turquoise liner, using organic and cruelty free products. For something so bright, it’s actually effortless! Keep reading to see how I achieved this look. I primed my…
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Ilia Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioners Review and Swatches
Ilia has a wider range of the Lip Conditioners and more recently brought out shades that have SPF in them. ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioner combines organic ingredients to soothe and condition the lips. Each shade carries a sheer touch of color that increases in intensity when applied liberally. The SPF shades have different ingredients and…
Soft, Brown Smokey Eyes and Nude Mauve Lips – Featuring Juice Beauty
I always look at the smokey eye tutorials and wonder just how everyone seems to be able to to achieve that flawless blend. I never do black smokey eyes because I feel that I end up looking like punched in the eye. So here’s my much softer take, using brown instead. I started with my eyes…
Ilia Beauty Lipstick Review & Swatches – The Brides, Lucy’s Party & Madam Mina
I was trying to stick to Spring colours but then I saw that Ilia released a new selection of limited edition colours. I scooped them up when they had a sale. I do believe that Lucy’s Party will stay in the rotation, but the other two may disappear after a while. ILIA Lipstick combines organic ingredients with contemporary…
Minimal Eyes and Bold Red Lip – Featuring African Nights, by Noyah
I had a birthday party to go to last night, so I thought it time to be bold and wear one of the brightest colours I’ve collected so far. With my face moisturised, I applied a heavy layer of Gressa Minimalist Serum Foundation to conceal under my eyes, as well as a few layers of…
Juice Beauty Luminous Lip Crayon Review & Swatches
Juice Beauty have a full range of skin care and recently expanded their makeup line with the help of Gwyneth Paltrow. The website states these lip colours are: A unique blend of plant-derived Phyto-Pigments with replenishing emollients to keep lips soft with a smooth, creamy texture and a lightweight feel. Only certain ingredients are certified…
Juice Beauty PHYTO-PIGMENTS Satin Lip Cream Review & Swatches – Syrah & Cabernet
Juice Beauty had a limited range of makeup and they’ve since launched a wider range, with their own signature phyto-pigment colours. I’ve tried some of their skincare years ago, but it wasn’t until they launched this line that I really took notice. It’s taken me this long to finally have them in my hands. The…
Ilia Beauty Lipstick Crayon Review & Swatches – Dress You Up, Iko Iko & Come Undone
Ilia Beauty first launched in Canada. They are focused on sourcing certified organic bio-active botanicals and creating products that are as effective as their conventional counterparts. There’s a huge range of colours in their collection, including more high impact, trend driven colours. I was drawn to their lipstick crayons. Don’t ask me why. I’ve been hoping to find more…
Nudus Lipstick Review & Swatches
Nudus are an Australian company with a range of high-end lipsticks. Their colour pigments are based on Ayurveda, which is an ancient Indian healing system. I was so lucky to have been sent some more shades, which you can check out here: Nudus Lipstick Swatches – Amalia, Dreamtime & Ruby Rose The website states these…
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….
Gone Swatching xo 