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Lily Lolo Enchanted Palette {review}

May 9, 2016 By Brittany 3 Comments

This is the Lily Lolo Enchanted Palette that I have been using occasionally for a few months now. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the palette and I think it was a worthwhile purchase for a few reasons.

First of all, there are a nice variety of shades in this palette to work with, taking you from a neutral to a dramatic look. I like that the colors are more subdued and modest, such as the green, blue and purple shades (Voodoo, Thunderstorm and Deadly Nightshade, respectively). They show just the right amount of the color, but not overly vibrant as to make it tacky. I think this is a side effect of mineral eye shadows anyhow – they don’t contain the hazardous synthetic ingredients to get that color intensity.

Lily Lolo Enchanted Palette Swatches. From right to left : Wishbone, Moonbeam, Entranced, Voodoo, Mirror Mirror, Thunderstorm, Deadly Nightshade, Spellbound.

There are good shades to create a dynamic crease. For example I always use Moonbeam to map out a crease, even if I’m going to go in with a darker color. This adds some dimension to the eyeshadow and looks way better than just one solid color. The trick is to blend, blend, blend…

Here, I’ve used Moonbeam in the crease and then added Thunderstorm (blue) on top and also to the outer corners and bottom lash line.

Another thing I like about this palette is the case. It’s very compact and light, making it travel friendly and it also has a mirror as a bonus.

In terms of blend-ability, its not as easy as your conventional eye shadow brand. A little more work has to be put in to build up the color and darkness, as well as to fade out the crease. But this is a minor issue to me considering the clean ingredients of this product. I would rather deal with this than be putting petrochemicals and parabens around my eyes.

Lily Lolo eye shadows do not contain gmo’s, gluten, nano particles, talc, parabens, bismuth oxychloride, dyes, fragrance, preservatives or petroleum based chemicals.

They DO contain organic botanicals such as Pomegranate oil which acts as an anti-oxidant and Manuka oil as an anti-bacterial.

I should mention that a primer is definitely necessary for this shadow to show, stay in place and avoid creasing. Lily Lolo sells a primer/concealer. I’ve been using my Kjaer Weis foundation as a shadow primer, which works really well.

Here are some more looks with other shades from the palette ;

Lily Lolo Organic Eyeshadow review — Lily Lolo Eye Shadow “Deadly Nightshade”

Organic Eyeshadow review — Left: “Thunderstorm” Right: “Voodoo”

For foundation, Madison and I are both using a blend of RMS Beauty 11 and Kjaer Weis “Paper Thin”. Eyebrows are Ecobrow, eyeliner is W3ll People and lipstick is FitGlow Beauty “Mae”.

Lily Lolo Enchanted Palette Review — Lily Lolo Enchanted Palette “Voodoo”

Lily Lolo Eye Shadow Organic review — Lily Lolo Enchanted Palette “Spellbound”

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Why I love RMS Beauty “un” cover-up

May 5, 2016 By Brittany Leave a Comment

Some thoughts as I touch-up with RMS Beauty “un” cover-up…

A lot women continue to use conventional makeup brands that contribute to disease, skin irritation and infertility. Makeup that is formulated with known carcinogens and other toxins!

I suppose not all are informed about these risks, however it’s strange to me that many people do not have an intuitive sense that what they are putting on their bodies are unnatural chemical concoctions, like small daily doses of poison.

Many are still using products that simply cover the skin with dead, synthetic chemicals. This was an idea that really stuck with me when I first read RMS Beauty’s website a few years ago describing what sets their product line apart from other makeup brands.

RMS Beauty products are meant to function synergistically with the skin – makeup that not only enhances beauty, but also contains beneficial ingredients for skin health. Here is a quote from their philosophy page;

“RMS Beauty products are formulated with raw, food grade and organic ingredients in their natural state, allowing their living, healing attributes to penetrate and rejuvenate the skin. In their purest form, enzymes, vitamins, antioxidants and their healing properties remain fully intact, encouraging amazing potential for anti-aging effects.”

Why wouldn’t you chose makeup that has healing properties as well?

Anyways, that’s something I found really cool about RMS Beauty. Since then, the “un” cover-up has always been included in my beauty routine and here I am, almost seeing the end of yet another jar. See my previous “un” cover-up review.

I wear shade number 11, and in combination with Kjaer Weis Foundation “Paper Thin”, this is the *perfect* coverage for me.

If it weren’t for organic makeup brands like RMS, I wouldn’t even wear makeup.

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Fitglow Beauty ADORE {review}

November 16, 2015 By Brittany Leave a Comment

Fitglow Beauty’s “Adore”, puts and end to the search for the ultimate Fall bold lip color. This is exactly what I had imagined as the perfect Autumn lip, and had I have tried it before, it would have made it into my “Fall Beauty Favorites”. Not much needs to be said about the color – it’s gorgeous, a combination of burgundy and purple that’s really trendy right now.

Fitglow Beauty lipsticks are a must-have for organic beauty lovers. They are highly pigmented, with beautiful color options, and nourishing, healthy ingredients. The formulations are safe, containing healing and moisturizing goods such as organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil and organic shea butter. They apply very smoothly for a lipstick – not as thick as conventional lipsticks, yet still with full color. A comparable consistency would Ilia Beauty’s Lipstick Crayons.

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Foundation: Sappho Organics in “Lisa”

Concealer: RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up 11

Blush: Fitglow Beauty “Fresh”

Highlight: RMS Beauty “Living Luminizer”

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Loofah Soap Slice by Inspired Soap Works

October 28, 2015 By Brittany Leave a Comment

I love to try artisanal products from companies that are local to me and dedicated to healthy, natural skin care. I especially enjoy little innovative creative products like this orange scented Loofah Soap Slice by Inspired Soap Works. Isn’t it neat looking?

I thought it might be a real orange slice but it’s actually a loofah dipped in their soap formula made from vegetable glycerin and essential oils. Natural loofahs such as this one are from the squash family, and so this product is compostable and biodegradable when you are finished with it. Pretty neat! Orange peel oil was used in this formula for the scent, and turmeric for the orange color.

It smells so delicious and fruity, and leaves the skin nice and smooth. It exfoliates nicely which is important to keep the skin rejuvenated and fresh and also to facilitate blood circulation for health.

Inspired Soap Works loofahs can also be used in combination with their Dead Sea Salt Foot Soaks, and Hand/Foot Salve for an at-home rejuvenating foot spa treatment.

I had a chance to chat with Laura, the founder of the brand, who explained to me the health benefits of foot soaks and how they help to detoxify and promote circulation. Laura developed the line to help alleviate her diabetes, a condition that can damage nerves and reduce blood flow to the feet. I hadn’t been interested in foot soaks before, but after learning of all the beneficial effects, I’m looking forward to trying one soon as part of an at home pedicure.

Inspired Soap Works boasts some popularity, having been featured in the Canadian Living “Best Of Canada” July 2014 issue, being a regular merchant at the One Of a Kind Show, and of course being carried at the Detox Market which has strict standards for the products they sell.

W3ll People Hypnotist Eyepencil {review}

October 8, 2015 By Brittany 5 Comments

Finding a natural and organic black eyeliner pencil can be a difficult task. I’ve used some that glide on a bit too easily and therefore leak, and another that felt like I was trying to draw a line with hard wax on my eyelid. This one though, I would say is just right and a great green beauty option for an eyeliner pencil.

The W3ll People Hypnotist Eyepencil performs better than the black Benecos one I was using before, and even better than the Rimmel I had used before switching to natural and organic makeup. I’m definitely really pleased, and surprised (pleasantly) with its duration when used along the upper lash line. It has lasted me literally from morning to evening without fading. Mind you, it is getting cooler and the air is getting drier, so the climate here might be conducive to its performance. (Here in Canada, makeup performance is affected by the weather, either for the good or bad).

This pencil works best when your lids are dry, either without product or on top of a powder shadow. Eye liner pencils are never waterproof so, as is normal, if your lids are oily, then the liner will end up smudging into the crease. Just be sure to powder your lids before, or don’t use a face serum in the eye area right before using this liner. Oh, and definitely do not use it on the top lash line with RMS Beauty cream eyeshadows because it will smudge into the crease.

For along the waterline, I would say it is just like any other pencil liner and requires a touch-up here and there. My tips for keeping liner put in the water line, would be to line the lower lashes with a powder shadow and apply a very light coat of mascara.

All in all, I’m impressed with this product. Just like any other eye pencil, it is not waterproof, but personally this is why I prefer them to liquid, because I like a smoked-out liner look and it’s easier to remove. Its durability is better than any other liner I’ve used before, all while applying smoothly, so for that reason the W3ll People Hypnotist is a winner in my books.