Natural Beauty

Happy Monday! Over the past week or so I have been on a crazy hunt to find the natural cosmetics and skin care items that still work.  Something hit me the other day... I work so hard to take care of my body and pay extreme attention to what I put in it. But I've never really thought about the stuff I put on it. 

I am a beauty product junkie. So this could actually be a good thing for me. It should cut out on the amount of stuff that I buy if I start to be more particular about the ingredients. 

This all started when I was browsing QVC's website one day.  I don't think I realized that Tarte products were all natural.  So this peaked my interest. 

I've absolutely LOVED their Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara for a long time. I've repurchased this mascara several times. I also own the Amazonian Clay 12 hour blush in Dollface.  I love this too. I think I just happened to buy that b/c a lot of blush oxidizes on my skin and turns colors throughout the day. I'm not one to touch up my makeup. I don't want to have to. So I like long-wearing products.  I've never tried anything else from them though.

$26 sephora.com

$19 sephora.com

I'm also a YouTube junkie. Any time I want to know anything about a beauty product or hair product I look up reviews on YouTube. I'd much rather listen and watch someone give a review than read it.  So I started looking up videos on Tarte. I found a lot of great reviews on their Maracuja oil products.  So I went back to QVC to look at what they had to offer.  The thing I like about QVC is that they have a lot of the value kits at really good prices. 

I found the Tarte The Miracle of Maracuja 7-pc Skin Smart kit for $65.  The kit includes:

• 0.01-oz Cashmere Waterproof Gliding Liner in Black Bark
• 0.12-fl oz Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss in Pouty, a brightening pink shade
• 0.2-oz Through the Grapevine Eye Shadow Quad with Valley, a shimmering white shade; Rose, a rose pink shade; Berry Blend, a raspberry shade; and Grape, a plum shade
• 0.28-oz Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, or Deep
• 0.24-oz Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara in Black
• 0.19-oz Airblush Maracuja Blush in Shimmering Pink
• 1.7-fl oz Pure Maracuja Oil
• Brush

The Maracuja oil alone is $48 and the mascara is $19.  That covers the cost of the kit. So its like getting the rest for free! So I ordered the kit. It hasn't been delivered yet. I should get it tomorrow. I will keep everyone updated on how I like it. I did the 3 payments flex pay of $25 each b/c I really just wanted to try it. I can return it if I decide I don't like it.

I don't have problem skin at all but I do have dry/ combo skin. I don't ever break out, but my skin is really dry and then I get oily cheeks/forehead by the end of the day. 

So then I was intrigued to try more Tarte products. I went to Sephora Friday night to ask for a sample of their Amazonian clay 12 hour foundation.  I really wanted to try out the colors and see if it would last on me all day. 

$38 sephora.com

QVC has the foundation and a foundation brush for only $38.  The sample Sephora gave me was actually a good bit of product!  You only need a tiny bit for really good coverage. So I think it will last me a while. I've worn it twice and I love it! I don't need to use powder or anything.

So this has me going through my makeup drawer and skincare routine to see what I can clean up.  I figured I would do the best that I can- where I can... Just like I do with food... I picked up another item at Sephora Friday night too that I will review soon.

Anyone have any natural beauty products/ brands to recommend?  I'm now obsessed with finding new stuff. But I can't break the bank in the meantime!



XO-Heather

I'M BACK + MY CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

So I'm officially back in the blogging game.  These past few weeks have been so hectic.  Husband and I went to Vegas all last week.  We had a great time.  But I'll be honest... We were exhausted and ready to come back home by the end of the trip.  Once I get some free time I'll post some outfits pictures from the trip.
We booked and paid for the trip 6 months ago. At that time I had no idea I would be leaving right smack in the middle of my biggest work project of the year, health insurance open enrollment.  Normally, we do it in May.  But we've changed things up this year so we're in a huge time crunch to get it all under  way before the first of next year.  So it's been a little stressful returning to work.
I've been noticing everyone posting their Christmas wish lists so I wanted to show you guys mine!  This year I'm only asking for a 2 bigger items. 

from Target.com

Vanity Set: I really want to re-do our guest bedroom as a "vanity" room for me.  I want to put a vanity with some storage bins and shelves.  I was inspired by this Pink Lou Lou post.  I will use that room to put my makeup on and do my hair.  Husband leaves for work way later than me so putting it in our bedroom is not really an option because he's still asleep.  Right now I don't have much space in our bathroom, and since he's still asleep I usually blow-dry my hair in the guest bathroom anyway.  We NEVER have company so that won't be an issue.  I just have to find the right furniture to go in there, and figure out a way to rearrange everything to fit.

Professional hair dryer:  This one runs $194 which seems a little crazy for me.  But I think with my flat hair it would make a difference.  I just have to research the best one.  

I'm sure I'll think of more.  What all are you wishing for this year?

XO-Heather