First up are the products that are perfect for festival season. Gems, sparkle and fake freckles have been the hot trends as of late. So, play up the playfulness with a little bit of glitter and whole lot of attitude.
For Festival Season
Models Own It is a cheeky cosmetics brand based out of the UK. They offer a variety of products that range from nail polishes, lipsticks, eyeshadows and more. They recently released their Love and Light Kit just in time for all you festival babes to get playful. This is a simple and easy to use kit with high quality product. The Love & Light Kit Emerald Goddess features face gems, silver foil freckle transfers and high density glitter gel in a fun emerald green that will give you the fiercest festival look. The Love & Light Kit Diamond Queen features: face gems, gold foil freckle transfers and high density glitter gel in silver that will give you the fiercest festival look. I think each works well with specific skin tones. If you have a darker skin tone and want the freckles to pop opt for the silver option and vice versa if you have a lighter skin tone. Either way though, the look is gorgeous on a variety of faces.
I'm absolutely in love with their Liquid Metal Eye Shadow - a statement eye with a simple lip is always a gorgeous and simple look to pull off. The color payoff with this liquid metal eye shadow makes it even easier to execute. The product is enriched with high density pearl and colour pigments which helps these liquid eyeshadows wow with an intense glitter finish in just one swipe.You can apply directly on bare eyelids or over eye makeup as a topper. Use your finger or a brush to pat and blend as desired. The gold and copper are my favorite colors of the line and will complement sun kissed skin.
The Liquid Metal Matte Lipsticks are a great option if you decide you want to rock a statement lip instead of statement eyes. Spring is renown for allergies, so if you opt to keep your eyes simple, a bold lip is the way to go. the Liquid Matte Lipstick offers multidimensional, irresistible lips. The formulation is lightweight, offers full coverage and best of all the colour formula dries down quickly and comfortably on the lips. For best application make sure you apply lip balm 15 mins prior to application for maximum comfort and long wear. This helps ensure the lips are moisturized and keeps the color consistent. Blot excess moisture from lips with tissue before applying directly with applicator or lip brush for a more sculpted look.
As summer hits, keep your legs and arms in tip top shape with Cheeky Physique Shimmer Sleek Firming Body Illuminator and the Cheeky Cups Body Contouring Kit. The Firming Body Illuminator visibly tones and smooths the skin for a flawless look. It’s infused with pure diamond powder to add a beautiful light reflecting element. The shimmer formula works double duty, blurring imperfections and bringing out the radiance of your natural skin tone. Curves are defined with caffeine and firming botanicals, while age-defying peptides keep skin looking and feeling firm, supple, and smooth. If you are looking for something to help firm up areas prone to cellulite on your legs - Cheeky Cups – a modern body contouring system based on ancient cupping techniques - is a great option to try out. Basically, the cups are used in a manner similar to a deep tissue “massage in reverse.” Cheeky Cups target stubborn cellulite, re-energize sluggish spots, and smooth visible imperfections. This massage technique was inspired by an age-old therapy, using cups to apply gentle suction to the body. This cupping techniques is traditionally used to boost circulation and detoxification. Cupping also has some fantastic skin-smoothing benefits. It targets cellulite in a way that diets, exercise, and cellulite creams can’t. It helps to detoxify dimples, helps smooth and firm the skin, and visibly reduces the appearance of cellulite.
Spring Skin Care
As the warm weathers hits, it is always important to switch up your skincare routine. The winter is dry and cold - therefore heavier creams are necessary to lock in moisture. Yet, in the spring it is the perfect time to lighten up your skincare routine. One of the things that tends to happen to me during the warmer season are breakouts. I think the transition from cold warm, puts my skin into overdrive. I've really done a great job managing it this past year and haven't had to battle as many skin issues, through a routine, proper diet and exercise. Yes, the exercise helps to detox your skin when you sweat! But, I still get a spot or two from time to time. I tried out the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch over the last month and let me tell you, these are little heroes indeed!! It's like a little magical patch, although the magic is really the hydrocolloid that is forumalated into the patch. To use all you do is place a little patch right on the pimple and leave it. The acne patch visibly shows it's working by absorbing pus and fluids. It's drug-free and without harsh chemicals or drying formulas unlike other acne treatments. The product is also natural, cruelty-free, vegan-friendly. The Hydrocolloid acne patches protect blemishes for faster healing overnight, each pimple patch acts as a protective cover and prevents picking or touching.
I also add a bit more exfoliating into my routine at the tail end of winter into spring to help cleanse the dead skin cells from the dry skin that is constant during this time of the year. Amarte Daily Exfolipowder is a great option for those of you looking for a natural product that doesn't include any of those plastic beads. The Daily ExfoliPowder® is a plant seed-based polishing cleanser that removes dry, dull skin to reveal the smooth, radiant face beneath. It really is gentle enough to use every day, but I opt for a 2x per week routine. The product has a unique combination of botanicals which makes it suitable for all skin types.
As you all saw in my last beauty beat, my focus with skincare products has been on trying to include as many organic and vegan options into my routine. Annemarie Borlind is an organic skincare line that has a deep rooted philosophy in all natural products. They are based on nature, free of animal extracts and work to ensure that their skin-compatibility and efficacy are dermatologically confirmed. Their Orange Blossom Energizer is a 2-phase skin care composition with valuable first-pressing botanical oils and blossom extracts and helps to firm and plump the skin.
Annemarie Borlind Rose Blossom Revitalizing Care is perfect for those looking for an anti-aging product. It is a 2-phase anti-aging care product, containing valuable plant oils and rose blossom extract from the precious, organic damask rose. To use shaking briefly to combine the soothing natural care components and activate the revitalizing effect. Your skin is left feeling radiant.
Last but not least, I wanted to share a product that makes makeup removal a bit easier. Garnier's skincare line offers the coveted Micellar Cleansing Water at an affordable price. Garnier offers an all-in-1 micellar cleansing water. It is a facial cleanser and waterproof makeup remover that is surprisingly powerful, yet gentle on skin. This micellar water for all skin types effectively cleanses, removes waterproof makeup and refreshes skin. This facial cleanser and waterproof makeup remover cleanses to remove stubborn makeup, leaving skin clean without a greasy residue. This is perfect for those festival looks that use long staying products.
Haircare/Body
If you haven't had the chance to hit the salon or are looking for a more affordable and not too damaging option - Herbatint Permanent Haircolor Gel is an ammonia free brand that is focused on developing sustainable products. The line offers a gentle formula that contains 8 organic herbal extracts, which covers 100% of grey hair for a natural and intense result that is rich in highlights. Your hair regains brightness and vitality, and is immediately healthier and naturally beautiful.
Herbatint also uses gluten-free and Nickel tested ingredients. Suitable for vegans.
Rahua is one of those cult classic brands that not enough people know about. Launched by Fabian Lliguin, a native Ecuadorian of Quechua descent and his wife/partner Anna Ayers , the brand offers products that are deep rooted in Amazonian healing ingredients. In the 1990’s the women of the Quecha-Shuar tribe revealed an ancient beauty practice of using Rahua oil to renowned New York City hairstylist, colorist and advocate for the conservation of the Amazon, Fabian Lliguin. The oil’s fortifying and shine-inducing effect on hair and nourishing and lasting glow on skin, quickly elevated it to an honored ingredient that has solidified its place in Amazonian beauty rituals for centuries. Now, Fabian and Anna bring it to you n their hair and body care collection. Not only is Rahua interested in helping women worldwide, they are also making a direct impact on indigenous nations. The oils used in their products are sourced and processed by the women and men of the Quechua-Shuar and neighboring indigenous nations in accordance with the traditional, sustainable methods and rituals that have been passed down for generations.
Rahua Classic Shampoo and Conditioner are great for daily use. They leave the hair feeling stronger and easier to manage after use. The Classic Shampoo and conditioner are both rich with the restorative qualities of rare Amazonian ingredients, sustainably sourced and specially formulated to revitalize your hair. This duo is gentle enough for all hair types and leaves hair looking luminous and feeling soft due to the omega-9 packed rahua oil and other all-natural, plant-derived nutrients.
You can complete your Rahua routine with the Rahua Body Shower Gel. The scent is intoxicating and otherworldly (Palo Santo) and it leaves your skin feeling wonderful. This is an energizing plant-powered shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes skin. It definitely awakens the senses with the invigorating scent of palo santo “holy wood”, lavender, eucalyptus and vanilla.
That's it for this round! If you check out any of these products, make sure to let us know your experiences in the comments below!
Take care,
Jen
You can complete your Rahua routine with the Rahua Body Shower Gel. The scent is intoxicating and otherworldly (Palo Santo) and it leaves your skin feeling wonderful. This is an energizing plant-powered shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes skin. It definitely awakens the senses with the invigorating scent of palo santo “holy wood”, lavender, eucalyptus and vanilla.
That's it for this round! If you check out any of these products, make sure to let us know your experiences in the comments below!
Take care,
Jen
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