Jane Iredale Makeup

 

It's time for me to review another beauty product! This time it's a whole line. Jane Iredale has an incredible line of mineral makeup.... Truly mineral that actually has skin-care benefits. Her makeup is great for sensitive skin and actually cures some skin disorders.

You can go to her website and actually read the ingredients. Most of her makeup is Vegan, Gluten Free, and Cruelty Free. She uses natural preservatives that are allergen free.

Unlike some beauty blogs, I have actually been using her products for 9 months now. I absolutely love them! I have combination skin that breaks out very easily. I've battled with acne all of my life, so that means that I have battled with makeup that really conceals blemishes all of my life. I use her Disappear Concealer with Green Tea Extract, which actually works great on acne and under-eye circles. I apply the concealer first and then dab Bare Minerals Concealer over the top for extra coverage. Then I use Jane Iredale's PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation over the top of that. It is supposedly anti-microbial so it keeps bacteria off the surface of your face. It seems to be working, because my acne has improved. The concealer is also supposed to heal blemished instead of dry them out. I have also tried their Eyeliner Pencil in Midnight Blue, but it tends to fade easier than I would like. It might just be the color though.

If you have problem skin at all or are just looking for a great natural makeup free of harsh dyes and preservatives, check it out! It is definitely worth the money. I haven't even put a dent in my powder or concealer in 9 months!

Enjoy!

100% Organic Vegan Deodorant

One thing that I struggled with for a while, was whether or not aluminum was bad for you in deodorant. Knowing that it probably was bad for you, made me search for a more natural solution. First I tried Tom's... It was horrific. Sticky, runny, messy-- not to mention the sweat and B.O. It didn't work at all. So then I moved on to Secret's "natural" deodorant, which I knew had aluminum, but more "natural" other ingredients. I figured out that I was allergic to BHT, an endocrine-disrupting preservative which happened to be in this deodorant. Most deodorants have this preservative and many other harmful ingredients.

About two months ago, I decided to try another natural deodorant from North Coast Organics called Death by Lavender...... I was scared to death, even though Vegan Beauty Review said that she loved it. I even told my boyfriend to let me know if he ever noticed me smelling bad or funny. Well, it has been two months or more, and he said he hasn't noticed me ever smelling anything but lovely.

I know what you must be thinking. "She must not sweat a lot." "There is no way this deodorant works without an antiperspirant." Well, I actually never leave the gym without looking like I jumped in the pool. I've played volleyball, kick-boxed, ran, done hot yoga, and laid out with this deodorant on, and I still love it. It is basically a miracle. I like it because it comes in stick form. The only downside is that it doesn't want to stay together as well as normal stick deodorant, but I hardly think that that should deter you from getting away from those other harmful chemicals.
There are 8 ingredients and you can read them all and actually ingest them, though I don't suggest it. Another thing to note, is that it took my body about a week to adjust to not having aluminum in my system, so I was sweatier then and got an inflamed pore or two. Again, worth it. How does it work without an antiperspirant? It contains drying agents that mop up sweat naturally (corn starch and baking soda).

It's only $7.99 plus shipping, so give it a try. I promise you'll like it.
xoxo Britney