Natural Beauty For Spring Break

by Suzi | Mar 14, 2019 | CLEAN BEAUTY

Time to share some of my top picks in natural beauty for spring break! Some have spring break in the next couple weeks, others have it in a month. Either way, it’s time for my top picks! Each year I find some new items that I can’t wait to share with you for Spring Break. Whether it’s a sunscreen, new lip color or cute beach bag.

This year is no different, I was so excited to finally share all my top picks! Something for everyone. Natural beauty just keeps getting better and better.

Maya Chia Highlight of The Day-

Who doesn’t want a little glow on vacation? These little bottles are filled with liquid radiance- I know sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. It comes in several shades. You really can’t go wrong with any of them. You apply it really however you want! I love applying mine on my upper cheek bone, bridge of my nose, in the upper middle section of my brows, cupid’s bow, and middle of chin. All the normal places you would use a traditional highlighter. You can even apply it on the inner corners of your eyes to wake them up. You can apply it over your foundation or mix it with your foundation or just where it by itself. I’ve done them all, and love the effect it gives. You literally look like your lit from within. As a mom, these have been serious game changers! I look more awake and they last. I can’t wait to mix them in my body oil in the summer for an all over body glow! Get one here- you will look like your glowing!

Beautycounter lip sheers are the perfect subtle moisturizing lip!

Beautycounter Lip Sheers-

So this isn’t new if you follow me. I’m obsessed with these little guys. They offer moisture but aren’t as glossy as a lip gloss. The color is subtle and pretty. Great for beach and pool days when you want something understated, yet still want to look polished. I love the color Petal. The perfect pale pink. There’s no redness in it. I can’t stop wearing it! Goes with everything. I also love Poppy, and Rose. Can’t wait to try more! Check out all the colors here!

All Good Sunscreen-

This sunscreen has been a staple the last two years. Everything about it, from ease of application to, great sun protection- it checks all the boxes and then some. Plus, the ingredients are clean! Often it’s easy to hit two of the boxes but not all of them. Not with All Good sunscreen! Not only is it organic, but non-gmo, gluten free, vegan and coral reef friendly. It uses the mineral zinc oxide to block the suns rays. It’s also water and sweat resistant up to 80 min. too. But the real kicker- it comes in a clean spray! Yes, you heard me right. There is a spray sunscreen that is clean. Instead of using toxic chemicals for the propellant like most spray sunscreens they use a combination of jojoba and nitrogen(something that is already in the atmosphere). The ease of use with a spray can’t be beat- it’s amazing! The sprays come in a kid’s version that has an spf of 30 and adult version with spf 30. I’ve used them both and can say they work so well. They also carry sunscreen in tubes, in butter sticks with spf 50, in tins with spf 50, in lip balm form and even in large family sizes. If you’ve been searching for a clean, effective sunscreen- this is it. It takes the cake in every area. Snag some here!

Beautycounter Hydrating Body Lotion in Citrus Mimosa-

This body lotion smells SO good! I also love that it comes in a tube. So easy for travel. It’s big enough for my whole family too, which I love. On trips I find everyone has drier skin from the pool or ocean and just being out in the sun. This lotion solves dry skin quick. Plus, it smells like the tropics! Safe for pregnancy too. Snag it here!

This Primally Pure Charcoal natural Deodorant keeps me smelling fresh all day long!

Primally Pure Deodorant-

When temps get warmer, we all want to still feel fresh when it comes to our underarms. Primally Pure Charcoal deodorant is seriously the bomb.com when it comes to keeping you smelling fresh all day long! Even my hubs can attest to it’s greatness. We both can’t stop using it. We don’t experience any irritation either. Trust me, it’s SO good! Get it here!

Love Aila Nail Polish! Best natural nail polish.

Aila Nail Polish-

Hands down my favorite nail polish in clean beauty! It lasts longer than any nail polish, is free of the nasties, and the shades are just so darn pretty. Plus, their Better Than Gel Top Coat is the best top coat in clean beauty. It rates a 1 on the EWG and literally makes your polish last like a gel polish. It’s the real deal. I’m crushing on the nail polish colors in California Love, Tiddlywink Tea, and Roze. My tried and true faves are Bodega, Room 212, and Namaste. Get your tootsies pretty for the sun!

These toning pads by Beautycounter are rocking my world!

Beautycounter Rejuvenating Toner Pads-

I’ve been using these for a month and I can’t stop. I haven’t found anything like them in natural beauty. They are a toner pad. So it’s a cotton pad that already has the toning elixir on it. You just take a pad and wipe it all over your fave. It Instantly refreshes your skin. I love that I can see how clean my skin actually is! It shows if I’m really cleansing my skin well enough. Plus, these are perfect in warm weather when we tend to get a little sweaty. I love having these on hand to wipe away the sweat quick so it doesn’t just sit on my skin and cause…you know breakouts. Trust me, you’ll love them! Get them here!

Luna Rose and Honey Mask-

After a day at the beach or the pool, sometimes you need a little skincare love. I love this mask! It makes my skin glow in minutes- no joke! It apply it all over in the morning and then grab my toothbrush and then rinse off once I’m done brushing my teeth. It feels so hydrating and soothing to the skin. It gives a slight exfoliation too with herbal grains. The raw honey in this mask draws moisture to the skin while soaking up all the excess oils at the same time. What I love is that this mask can be used daily as a cleanser or as a mask a couple times a week. It really lives up to it’s name: Glowing Mask. I promise you won’t be disappointed! I can’t get enough of this decadent skin treat! Oh and did I mention it’s only $30? Get your mask here! Use coupon code: GURLGONEGREEN for 20% off!

Beautycounter Facial Wipes-

Ok, so when you’re on vacation you want to bring as little as possible right? And have things be a little easier. Well then you need these makeup removing wipes! These are in a league of their own. I kept hearing people say to try the wipes and so of course I did! These wipes have the perfect moisture amount. I had yet to find a green beauty wipe that worked so well. They were either to dry or not soft enough. Beautycounter hit all the marks on these wipes. They are soft, moist and even biodegradable. If you’re a wipe gal you need these! Perfect for travel too. You could even cut them in half to make them last longer. Get them here!

Love getting my glow on with Eco Tan’s self tanning products.

Eco Tan-

I mean my body hasn’t seen the sun in several months, so a fake tan is definitely needed! ThankfullI love that this product isn’t a lotion or cream but just like a toner for the skin. Sometimes creams can be greasy and just too much for the face. The Face Tan water gives you no greasiness and feels so light on the skin. I applied this twice a week for an all over tan glow. I would make sure to cleanse and exfoliate my skin beforehand and then apply the self tanner to dry skin. I used a cotton round to apply it and just made sure to rinse them well afterwards to ensure I didn’t have any leftover residue. I applied to my face and decolletage. I also love their tan body lotion! Get the Face Tan Water here!

Beautycounter Dew Skin-

This is perfect for warmer weather! It has an SPF 20 and blends so well into the skin, you would hardly notice you’re wearing much. If you want really minimal coverage and more of a tinted moisturizer feel and look, then Dew Skin is for you. It blends so well into the skin, you would hardly notice you’re wearing much. Yet it creates such an even canvas for your skin. It’s super hydrating too! I wear the color No. 2. I love easy when I’m on vacation, and Dew Skin is just that! Get it here!

Can’t get enough of Innersense Beauty’s I Create Waves texture salt spray!

Innersense Leave In Conditioner and Salt Spray-

Hair is important and I can’t not share my favorites for sunnier weather! First, I love Innersense Leave In Conditioner. It literally is necessary for beach and pool days. I spray it in my hair and my girls hair to protect it from the pool water. If your hair is already wet, then it’s not going to soak up the chlorine. No one wants green hair- especially if you’re blonde! I also love it, post beach days for when hair needs to be detangled. Say goodbye to knots and tangles- this is your new best friend mama!

I also love Innersense Salt Spray, it’s their newest product and I can’t get enough. A lot of texture or salt sprays can weigh the hair down a bit. Not this one. It gives my hair some decent hold, almost like a subtle hair spray, and then it adds texture. Not heavy texture that gets super crunchy. This is effortless texture that makes it feel like your hair just did it on it’s own. I love spraying it in my hair to break up my curls after I curl my hair. It gives my hair a tousled look. I’m excited to travel because I don’t even think I would bring a hair spray- just this! It offers enough hold. This would work great for those with curly hair too as it would help to liven up your natural curls. SO excited to have this in the summer months! Get your I Create Waves Texture Spray here!

See any faves? Tell me what you can’t live without when it comes to natural beauty!

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March Natural Beauty Box Roundup

by Suzi | Mar 1, 2019 | CLEAN BEAUTY

March Natural Beauty Box roundup is here! Can you believe it’s March?! I felt like January and February flew by- literally. So excited we’re getting closer to Spring! I’ve got the lowdown on all the clean beauty boxes. First up this month is Beauty Heroes! Keep checking back as I update the list.

Excited to share with you Beauty Heroes March Discovery box!

Beauty Heroes: March Discovery BLUH Alchemy

So excited to share this month’s Beauty Heroes Box with you, BLUH Alchemy! I’ve loved getting to know the product and also learning the back story behind this natural beauty brand.

BLUH Alchemy was started by Becky Bluh who had a strong desire to help her daughter’s skin heal from itchy, dry and sensitive skin. Becky knew she was on to something when her daughter’s skin began to heal. She realized she wanted to pursue the power of plants even further and really learn of their medicinal properties.

Besides experimenting on her own, she also was trained in cosmetic chemistry where she collaborated with top natural chemists to create BLUH Alchemy. Not only does this innovative skincare line help protect against environmental effects, but natural aging, and daily oxidative stressors. Using botanicals, BLUE Alchemy treats the skin with intentional products that produce results naturally.

I have never used any BLUE Alchemy products and was so excited to try the products out! Once a product junkie, always a product junkie.

Heroic Product- BLUE Alchemy Multi C Serum

If you thought you knew about Vitamin C, step aside. This is a new Vitamin C you have yet to use! This is a quote about the product:

A breakthrough in botanical technology, Multi C Serum features the world’s first full- spectrum photoactive Vitamin C, a cellular extract from the kakadu plum that boasts 50 x more antioxidant potency than a Florida orange.

It’s actually more stable than any other Vitamin C! This serum has a multitude of Vitamin C’s all wrapped into one. From quandong and sea buckthorn berry oils. When you combine them together they are a force to be reckoned with!

It’s no secret Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can brighten, lighten and create a glowing complexion. Plus, this unique formula has peptides that help to firm the skin, green coffee, and ferric acid. Say bye to dull, ruddy skin and hello to glowing, radiant skin! I use it after toning my skin at night and in the morning. I noticed an improved overall texture, glow and evenness to my skin. I love how it absorbs so effortlessly into the skin. And can we talk about the luxe frosted glass bottle? I love how it pumps how and has a cap- so easy for travel. I can’t wait to keep using it!

BLUH Alchemy Toning Elixir-

The sidekick this month is just as good! This deep hydration toning elixir takes your skin from parched and dry to hydrated and supple. Not only does this toning elixir contain bioactive and antioxidants but hyaluronic acid and hibiscus to keep moisture intact. This hydration helps to firm your skin while helping to fade fine lines and of course when skin is hydrated it naturally glows!

One of my favorite things I found to be in this toning elixir was Niacinamide which is vitamin B3. This is a powerhouse ingredient for your skin! It has long been applauded for it’s ability to soothe the skin, calm inflammation and help clear acne. Not too mention helps strengthen the skin. This really is such an amazing toning elixir! I spray this on my skin and pat in with my hands morning and night. I can’t get enough of it!

Best part is you can get this fabulous box right now for such a steal! This box is valued at $209 but you can snag it for $42.95…I mean what are you waiting for?! This box has been one of my very favorites and I don’t want you to miss out on it! Hop on it now if you’re thinking of getting it before they sell out!

Boxwalla’s Beauty Box for April featuring Malaya and Flowerspice.

Boxwalla March Box-

This is a bi-monthly box. I really love that it’s bi-monthly! It makes you really savor each product. This month we are seeing two different brands in the box. Flowerspice and Malaya.

Flowerspice Soothe and Repair Daily Moisturizer- This moisturizer is so lovely! It completely hydrates your skin but doesn’t leave it feeling greasy or oily. The scent is so nice too. Very different but I love it. It’s a mixture of rose and coriander. It comes in a glass jar. I would scoop some out and apply it to my skin after my serums at night. My skin would feel so hydrated and supple in the morning. I even have been using it for my hands as they have been drier and loving how moisturized they feel. This isn’t your average moisturizer. It’s filled with aloe, prickly pear and Swiss Mountain Spring Water. A serious treat for the skin!

Malaya Advanced Repair Mask- This mask is unlike any mask I’ve used. It is both clarifying and nourishing at the same time. Made with neem flower honey, bentonite clay and aloe, this mask really is a powerhouse when it comes to hitting all the skincare needs. I love how my skin feels cleared, yet hydrated and glowing after using it. And the smell! I just love the smell. It’s a lemongrass, blue tansy smell that I can’t get enough of! I love how the ingredients are soothing like aloe and blue tansy, but at the same time clarifying from the honey, and clay. Can’t stop using it!

I would snag this box soon! It’s a $160 value but you can get it for $49.95! Get it here!

The March Clean Beauty Box is all about Indulge!

The Clean Beauty Box-

This month’s clean beauty box is filled with Beneath Your Mask. This brand is known for really repairing and rejuvenating the skin and helping to reverse damage caused by environmental toxins. The brand fits so well with the theme, Indulge. It’s all about indulging your senses and your skin.

Total Body Elixir- This elixir is such a indulgent skin treat. It not only deeply nourishes your skin with 18 pure plant oils and botanicals but it also help protect it from the environment. Your skin is left glowing and radiant! The ingredient deck is stacked too. With Baobab seed oil, white camellia seed oil, pomegranate seed oil and sea buckthorn berry co2. These oils not only hydrate but also help heal stretch marks and scars and calm redness. I apply the oil to slightly damp skin after showering and my skin is left feeling so soft.

Skin + Hair Serum- This is such a unique product. Not only can you use it on your skin but also your hair. With nourishing ingredients for your scalp like neem this is perfect for calming scalp inflammation but reducing dandruff. I applied it on my scalp and ends of hair at night and then slept in it. I would shampoo my hair the next day and it would feel so hydrated. I didn’t need to apply that much since my hair is fine and thin. A little goes a long way. For my skin I would apply as the last step in my skincare routine at night. My skin would feel hydrated and moisturized but not greasy. It has such a nice vibrant scent with the lemongrass oil in it. Really adds a glow to the skin. Such a great product for travel too! A two in one!

This box is valued at $90 but you can get it for $41.95! Such a steal for a green beauty box! Get it here!

The Detox Box for March is featuring W3ll People’s 5 minute face!

The Detox Box March-

I always love seeing what’s in the Detox Box! Sometimes it’s makeup, other times it’s skincare and then sometimes you get hair products. This month it’s all makeup and I couldn’t be more excited!

We are seeing W3ll People in this month’s box. It’s all about the 5 minute face! You get the Bio Baked Bronzer Powder, Bio Brightener Loose Powder, Expressionist Mascara, Luminaria Eyeshadow, and then you also either get the Optimist Lipstick in Soulmate, and a Kabuki Brush, or Optimist Lipstick in Choose Love, Expressionist Liquid Eyeliner and the Eye Contour Brush. Your basically set with all you need to create the ultimate green beauty makeup look! You get all of this for $49.95!

I would hop on this box- such a good one I have a feeling it may sell out quick! Grab The Detox Box here!

If you want to read about past boxes, check out my February Box roundup here!

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Best Natural Beauty Concealers

by Suzi | Feb 26, 2019 | CLEAN BEAUTY, Makeup

Ok, you asked for this best natural beauty concealers post! I’ve been working on this post for a while, excited to finally share. I get this question several times a week.

What is the best natural beauty concealer?

I get it, I once was there too. The thing is everyone looks for different things in their concealer. Some want an under eye concealer and some want to hide imperfections.

And yes, under eye concealers are a lot different than a concealer you want to use to cover your zit- just sayin’. I mean you can use a lot of under eye concealers on your face too but you probably don’t want to use a lot of your heavy concealers under your eyes.

So I’m outlining my absolute favorites in natural beauty. What they’re best at when concealing and how I use them.

Consider yourself checked into concealer school!

Fitglow Beauty Conceal + delivers when it comes to a natural beauty concealer.

Fitglow Beauty Conceal +-

Holy moly! This is my newest fave concealer find in natural beauty and let’s just say it straight delivers. It comes in a wand form, which I love. It isn’t super thick but not runny thin either. It dries nicely though and doesn’t feel wet. I like this for under the eyes and for covering lighter blemishes or hyper pigmentation. It’s not going to cover a tattoo, (yes one of the concealers I’m going to recommend will). It just stays put so well and blends nicely into the skin. If you do apply in underneath your eyes, you still need to set it with a translucent powder. Like this one. I also like applying this underneath my nose for combating redness. This one is also pretty non-comedogenic friendly for anyone prone to breakouts. Get it here!

RMS Beauty Un Cover UP was one of the first concealers I tried in natural beauty.

RMS Beauty Concealer-

This was the first natural beauty concealer I used. It’s been a long favorite of mine. It comes in a glass pot. It melts so easily into the skin. It literally looks like you’re not wearing anything. Yet, it covers redness well. It feels very smooth and a bit oily. Not bad oily but it is made of coconut oil so it does get a little oily feeling as you work with it in your hands. It will cover blemishes but I don’t recommend it for people with blemish prone skin because it is made of coconut oil, a high comedogenic ingredient. This is great under eyes too, as it looks smooth and seamless. I would just be sure to set it with a translucent powder as well. This is really like a foundation, concealer in one. Often I’ll just wear this and not wear any foundation. It makes my skin feel pulled together but not overdone. Get it here!

Clove and Hollow delivers with their concealer!

Clove and Hollow Concealer-

This is another concealer I discovered last year and have been loving! It also comes in a wand form. It feels similar to the Fitglow Beauty Concealer but thicker. It feels a little wet initially but then as you blend it in it dries matte. It covers blemishes so well and redness! It I have tried it under the eyes but it was a little too matte for me and looked cakey. You could add a little oil to it- just a smidge to make it a little less matte. I really like this for everywhere else! It’s easy to work with, lasts all day and covers it all! Get it here!

Beautycounter is one of the best under eye concealers in green beauty!

Beautycounter Concealer-

This is a new fave for under the eyes! I don’t like it for covering blemishes or redness on the face, it’s too wet of a formula. But it works great for under the eye area because it is a little wetter of a formula. I can blend it in really well and it covers dark circles and discoloration under the eyes. It comes in a pen/brush formula. You push the cap on the bottom and the formula comes out easily on this paint brush like applicator. You then apply that to the eye area and pat the formula in with your fingers. It brightens up your eye but doesn’t look cakey! I also dust a little translucent powder on top of the concealer to help set it. Get it here!

Hynt Beauty Concealer covers it all!

Hynt Beauty Concealer-

This has been a long time fave. It literally can cover tattoos- yep it’s true. This is the thickest concealer by far. It comes in a glass pot. You can use your finger or a concealer brush to apply it. I like using a concealer brush since it’s a little on the thicker side- less messy. I just apply wherever I have a blemish or redness and blend in. It’s not for under the eye area at all. Too thick. This will last all day too. When I talked to the founder before she said makeup artists especially liked it for movie sets because of the longevity and coverage. If you’re looking for a heavy duty concealer that will completely cover it all, this is it! Get it here!

W3ll People Concealer is great for under the eyes.

W3ll People-

Last but not least is the W3ll People Concealer. This concealer comes in a tube form and is more of a wet formula. It squirts out of a tube. I don’t like this as much for covering redness or blemishes. I find it doesn’t last all day and it is too thin to offer me the coverage I like. Instead I like using this for underneath my eye area. I just squirt the formula out and then use my fingers to tap under my eyes. It helps to even out discoloration under the eye area and perk up tired eyes. Of course I add a little translucent powder to the under eye area too to set it. You don’t have too but I find I’ll get creasing if I don’t. Get it here!

Well, that sums up the best natural beauty concealers! See any faves? What is your favorite?

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Organic Beauty Foundation Guide

by Suzi | Feb 21, 2019 | Air Fresheners, Product Reviews

My organic beauty foundation guide is officially complete…at least until I try another foundation that I like! I’ve tried a ton of foundations since going green 7 years ago and I’ve narrowed it down to the products that performed. After all you shouldn’t have to sacrifice a good foundation when transitioning to green beauty.

I really wanted to give you guys all the tools to make the best decision when choosing a foundation. I broke it down into easy to read categories, getting specific on skin type even. Also, all the photos below are taken in the same light up until the W3ll People BB Cream. After that I added new foundations and they are in a different light. However, there is no filter on any of them. The foundations are on the right side in the photo for the first half of the reviews, then for the second half of the reviews they’re on the left side. If I’m wearing foundation on one side then I’m wearing nothing on the other side. I wanted you guys to see the comparison. This is literally what the product looks like on my skin. I really hope it helps you to find a foundation that works for your skin and that you love!

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to comment below, or email me- I would love to help you out!

*Also, I even created a free download for you guys on how to achieve flawless foundation application! I’m sharing my 3 step process to ensure your foundation stays looking good from start to finish. Plus, all the brushes I use for each foundation. Download it below!

The Beautycounter foundation is creamy and gives your skin an overall dewy look.

Beautycounter Tint Skin Hydrating Foundation

Formula: Comes in a tube form. It’s a liquid foundation.

How it looks on: It gives a very natural dewy look.

Coverage: It gives light to medium coverage depending on how you apply it.

Skin type: This foundation is great for those with dry to combination skin who like to be able to build their coverage.

Why I like it: I love how easy this is to apply and quickly get my face pulled together in no time. It is creamy and gives my skin an overall real skin look and doesn’t look like a mask. It provides enough coverage depending on how you apply it. I like applying with a brush for a little heavier coverage. It wears well throughout the day too!I’m wearing the colors Linen.Get your Beautycounter Tint Skin Hydrating Foundation!

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Vapour Organic Foundation Stick

Vapour Atmosphere Luminous Foundation Stick-

Formula: Comes in a stick form. It feels like a thicker cream.

How it looks on: It gives a very natural dewy look.

Coverage: It gives light to medium coverage.

Skin type: This foundation is great for those with dry to combination skin. I like applying a finishing powder on top to help set it for the day since it can wear off by the end of the day.

Why I like it: I love how easy it is to use and the buildable coverage you can get with it. You don’t have to worry about anything spilling out since it’s in stick form. A great option for those who want a natural look but with some coverage. It’s also quick to apply, so good mom option for when you only have 5 minutes to get ready. Get your Vapour Foundation Stick here!

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Kjaer Weis Foundation

Kjaer Weis Foundation-

Formula: Comes in a solid cream compact. It feels like a solid cream foundation opposed to liquid.

How it looks on: It gives a very covered, more matte look. This is great for those who like a heavier foundation and full coverage.

Coverage: Medium to full coverage.

Skin Type: This foundation is great for those with oily to combination and even dry if you make sure and apply an oil or moisturizer before application.

Why I like it: I can literally apply this in the morning and still look fresh faced by 7 at night. It really keeps you looking polished all day long. It’s great for days you need long wear and days you just need more coverage. Snag your Kjaer Weis Foundation here!

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Crunchi Organic liquid Foundation Natural 2.5

Crunchi Foundation-

Formula: This is a liquid foundation and is creamy and moisturizing and comes in a glass container- which I love!

How it looks on: It looks dewy and natural.

Coverage: It offers medium coverage.

Skin Type: Great for all skin types.

Why I like it: This is a great everyday foundation. It literally glides on the skin and offers good coverage, while still looking like you don’t have a ton of makeup on. It also has a slight hint of vanilla- but not strong at all and not synthetic. It quickly dissipates after a while. Get your Crunchi Foundation here!

Zuzu Luxe Oil-Free Liquid Foundation

ZuZu Luxe Oil Free Liquid Foundation-

Formula: This foundation is a creamy liquid foundation.

How it looks on: It gives your skin a put together look but at the same time doesn’t look overdone or heavy.

Coverage: Provides light to medium coverage depending on how much you apply.

Skin Type: Great for all skin types, but especially those who have oily skin. Since this is oil free there’s no extra shine to worry about.

Why I like it: This foundation looks good on everyone, is easy to apply and can be found at most Whole Foods or health food stores. Plus, it’s budget friendly. A great all around pick! Get your Zuzu Luxe Oil Free Foundation here!

Gressa Minimalist Foundation in 3.5

Gressa Minimalist Corrective Serum Foundation-

Formula: This feels like a very thin paint, almost like a paint thinner- I know sounds strange but the best way to describe it. It comes in a glass dropper bottle.

How it looks on: It looks very natural and dewy on. It will feel like you aren’t wearing foundation at all.

Coverage: It offers light to medium coverage.

Skin Type: This is great for any skin type. Although it is a liquid it dries more matte. So it’s good for oilier complexions or dry.

Why I like it: It creates such a natural flawless dewy look. You’ll feel like nothing is on your skin. It’s a lit from within glow. Plus, it offers a vitamin for your skin with all it’s nutrients. Always shake it up as the product can separate naturally. Get your Gressa Foundation here!

Ilia Foundation in SF3

Ilia Vivid Foundation-

Formula: This comes in a pump bottle and feels like a very creamy lotion.

How it looks on: It gives a dewy pulled together look.

Coverage: Light to medium.

Application: We like applying this with our fingers or beauty blender.

Why I like it: This goes on so smooth and is a great foundation to have around for everyday wear. Your skin will look polished and not cakey. Great for sensitive skin types. It’s so easy to apply too, feels like a really great tinted moisturizer but with solid coverage. Get your Ilia Foundation here!

Wearing Inika BB Cream

Inika BB Cream-

Formula: A very creamy consistency in a pump bottle.

How it looks on: It gives a dewy, natural look to the skin.

Coverage: light

Skin Type: This is great for dry to combination skin types that don’t want a lot of coverage.

Why I like it: Although the formula is too light for me(I like at least a medium coverage foundation) I really like the consistency and the feel of the product. It doesn’t feel like you’re wearing anything and the ingredients are great. If you do like more of a medium to full coverage look you could always spot conceal where you don’t get enough coverage or you could try mixing your concealer with the bb cream. Get your BB Cream here!

Wearing W3ll People Bio Tint BB Cream

W3ll People BB Cream-

Formula: Feels creamy and thicker.

How it looks on: Looks natural and dewy.

Coverage: Light to medium.

Skin Type: All skin types.

Why I like it: This is a newer product within the last year for W3ll People. I like that it offers SPF30, some great protection, yet it doesn’t feel too heavy. Great for summer, but also if you live somewhere that’s constantly sunny and want sun protection in your foundation on the daily. I really appreciate that it is a little thicker and offers some decent coverage too. Get your BB Cream here!

Wearing Ilia True Skin Serum Organic Foundation in SF3 on the left and nothing on the right.

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation-

Formula: Feels creamy and comes in a pump bottle.

How it looks on: Looks velvety and like your skin- very natural.

Coverage: Light to medium coverage.

Skin Type: All Skin Types.

Why I like it: I actually prefer this over Ilia’s Vivid Founation because it doesn’t feel greasy to me and the longevity is great. It is a liquid but then it sets after a while and you get a great long wearing foundation. It really feels and acts like your skin, yet I still feel like it gives my skin great coverage. Get the Ilia True Skin Serum here!

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Wearing Inika Organic Liquid Foundation in Nude on the left and nothing on the right.

Inika Foundation-

Formula: Feels creamy and more like a thicker lotion.

How it looks on: Looks dewy and soft on.

Coverage: Offers light to medium coverage.

Skin Type: Normal to dry skin types

Why I like it: The formula is so hydrating with hyaluronic acid. It feels like a cross between a great facial lotion and foundation. I like it better for me because it offers better coverage than the bb cream. This is great for those wanting a more hydrating liquid foundation with some decent coverage. I feel like I have a glow while wearing it! Get it here!

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Wearing Fitglow Vita Active Serum organic Foundation in VF2 on the left and nothing on the right.

Fitglow Beauty Vita-Active Foundation-

Formula: A creamy liquid.

How it looks on: Looks so natural and healthy. Does settle into some of my fine lines after a while.

Coverage: Offers light to medium coverage.

Skin Type: All Skin Types.

Why I like it: This formula is so good. I’ve only been testing it for a week and debated whether or not to put it in the post but honestly even after a week of using it I love it! My skin looks so natural. It acts like your skin but covers up the redness, and imperfections- creating a smooth even canvas. The one thing I did notice was it settled into my fine lines. What I’m excited to see is how my skin improves from wearing it. It’s really a skin serum and foundation in one. Filled with skin healthy ingredients like vitamin C, seaweed brighteners, and beta carotene. It’s no surprise if your skin starts to look better after using it! Get your Vita-Active Foundation here!

Wearing Kosas Tinted Face Oil on the left in 03 and 05-mixed together and nothing on the right.

Kosas Tinted Face Oil-

Formula: An oily paint thinner like feel more liquid feel then creamy- I know so weird but that’s an accurate description. 😉

How it looks on: Looks so natural and dewy. Very hydrated look.

Coverage: Light to medium coverage.

Skin Type: Normal to dry.

Why I like it: This is a new find for me and I’ve been loving how dewy it makes my skin feel. I thought I wouldn’t like it because I didn’t think it would offer enough coverage for me, but it actually gives a good amount of coverage. It makes my skin glow. I’v gotten so many compliments since wearing it! People always say my skin is glowing. I’ll take it! Get it here!

Best organic natural green beauty foundation reviews

Wearing Clove and Hollow Pressed Mineral Foundation in 04 on the left and nothing on the right.

Clove and Hollow Pressed Mineral Foundation-

Formula: A pressed powdered mineral foundation, very finely milled.

How it looks on: It looks so natural and soft. A light matte finish.

Coverage: It provides light to medium coverage.

Skin Type: Normal to oily.

Why I like it: It’s been hard to find a pressed powered foundation in green beauty. This one is nice because it is pressed but still feels light and airy on the skin. Also great to wear over liquid foundation to help set it. I love applying this to my oily eyelids too to help set them! Get it here!

Wearing Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation Powder in Neutral 2 on the left and nothing on the right.

Alima Pure Loose Mineral Powder Foundation-

Formula: A loose mineral powdered foundation- super fine powder.

How it looks on: This powder looks so lovely on. Very natural and velvety even though it’s a powder.

Coverage: Provides light to medium coverage.

Skin Type: Normal to oily.

Why I like it: Even though this is a loose powder foundation, it still doesn’t get messy. I just tap the powder into the cap and swirl the brush around and then apply the foundation. Doesn’t feel cakey or heavy for a foundation but light. The fish is flawless. For a powdered foundation this one is pretty great! Get it here!

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Wearing Inika Organic Pressed Baked Mineral Foundation in Patience on my left side and nothing on my right.

Inika Pressed Mineral Foundation-

Formula: A pressed mineral powdered foundation.

How it looks on: This powder looks so natural. Very lightweight, gives more of a mate finish.

Coverage: Provides light to medium coverage.

Skin Type: Normal to oily.

Why I like it: This is another pressed mineral powdered foundation that’s come on the scene. It’s feels feathery light and is a great powder to apply over liquid foundations. The coverage is lighter than Inika’s loose mineral foundation. A very soft look overall. Get it here!

That sums up my foundation guide. See anything you want to try? What’s your go to green beauty foundation?

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Natural Beauty Faves For February

by Suzi | Feb 20, 2019 | CLEAN BEAUTY

Who wants to hear what my natural beauty faves for February are? Ok, well listen up because I’ve got the pulse. I did this in January and you guys loved it, so I’m going to do this every month! It’s hard to keep up on the latest and greatest when it comes to natural beauty products, so I’m going to do all the heavy lifting for you.

Some of these products are new releases, some of them are just new to me. So sit back, grab your drink of choice and listen in as I give you all the juicy details on my natural beauty faves for February!

Want your skin to glow and not look dry and crepey this winter? Then grab some Kosas Tinted Facial Oil!

Kosas Tinted Facial Oil-

Ok, so you know how the winter can turn your skin into looking dry and crepey? Basically you end up looking older because your foundation makes your skin look dry and patchy. I’ve seen it on myself and I’ve seen it on countless of people. Not a pretty look! Winter can just be downright harsh!

Well, thankfully there are foundations that not only give your skin the coverage you want but also make your skin look dewy. My skin literally glows with this foundation! I always get so many compliments when wearing this foundation. People always say my skin looks so healthy and dewy.

The texture is different than any foundation I’ve used. It’s an oily paint thinner like feel more liquid feel then creamy- I know so weird but that’s an accurate description. It offers light to medium coverage. I thought I wouldn’t like it because I didn’t think it would offer enough coverage for me, but it actually gives a good amount of coverage. I wear the color 03. If you want your skin to look dewy and moist- this is it! Grab it here!

Take your lips to the next level with Fitglow Beauty’s Night Lip Serum!

Fitglow Night Lip Serum-

I was SO excited to try this! I’m all about taking care of my lips. Lips are kind of a neglected area on your body. Did you know that on your lips the stratum corneum is much thinner than anywhere else on your body. Basically it’s the top layer of your skin that helps to protect your lips from the environment. Another interesting fact is your lips don’t have any any sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands are what helps to keep your lips moisturized. So your lips literally are on their own!

That’s why it’s so important to hydrate them since they aren’t getting any additional help. In comes Fitglow Night Lip Serum. This lip serum is in a league of it’s own! I’ve tried other lip serums, but this one is hands down my favorite! I apply it on my lips at night and I wake up to the smoothest, softest and hydrated lips. It’s a clear formula that is filled with antioxidants that help with keeping your lips from looking weathered and old.

Plus, it has vegetable collagen which helps to keep the moisture intact and gives lips fullness. The plant ceramides in the formula work to hydrate at the very core of your lips which helps to repair your moisture barrier and prevent from future moisture loss. I don’t know about you but my lips need all the help they can get! Especially in the winter. I’m obsessed! Get your lip serum here!

Can’t get enough of Innersense Beauty’s I Create Waves texture salt spray!

Innersense I Create Waves Texture Spray-

Innersense just knows how to create exceptional hair products. The founders are stylists themselves which definitely helps. They know the hair and they know what it needs. This salt spray is their newest product and I couldn’t wait to try it! I used it once and knew it was going to be a fave.

A lot of texture or salt sprays can weigh the hair down a bit. Not this one. It gives my hair some decent hold, almost like a subtle hair spray, and then it adds texture. Not heavy texture that gets super crunchy. This is effortless texture that makes it feel like your hair just did it on it’s own.

I love spraying it in my hair to break up my curls after I curl my hair. It gives my hair a tousled look. I’m excited to travel because I don’t even think I would bring a hair spray- just this! It offers enough hold. This would work great for those with curly hair too as it would help to liven up your natural curls. SO excited to have this in the summer months! Get your I Create Waves Texture Spray here!

This Ursa Major Flash Mask is perfect for winter months for a gentle exfoliation.

Ursa Major 3-in-1 Flash Mask-

So winter can be brutal like we talked about. I find you almost have to baby your skin a little more. We all know we need to exfoliate, but manual exfoliants can be too harsh for winter months. Well, that’s where Ursa Major 3-in-1 Flash Mask comes in!

This mask gets you glowing in 3 minutes flat- just like the name suggests. It’s perfect for the most sensitive skin types. Worried your skin might react to a mask? This may be the one for you. Instead of using harsher manual exfoliants that can cause your skin to flare or get red, it uses enzymes to dissolve dead skin cells, this mask does in 3 minutes what some some masks take 15 or 20 to do. It looks like a gel and feels light and refreshing on the skin. The perfect gentle exfoliant for winter.

If you’re perpetually running late, this may be the mask for you! I put it on before I brush my teeth and rinse off once I’m done. The perfect amount of time to get a quick glow for the rest of the day. Get your Ursa Major Flash Mask here!

The Overnight Moisture Mask gives your skin it’s hydration back!

True Botanical’s Moisture Lock Overnight Mask-

Ok, I literally just posted my True Botanical’s review last Friday, you can read about this natural skincare powerhouse here. But this mask is too good to not share again! I’ve had it in my skincare rotation now and I can’t get enough. This mask really offers some serious hydration. You cleanse your skin and apply your products as you would normally and then you apply the mask.

Instead of rinsing it off you sleep in it! When you wake up your skin is silky smooth and moisturized. Like a big gulp of water for your skin. I put down a hand towel on my pillow so the product didn’t get on my pillow case. But it really does soak in to the skin so well you hardly notice anything.

I can’t think of a better product for your skin in the dry winter months! It literally nourishes the skin so well. I notices minimized redness too and an overall hydrated look to my skin since using. Foundation looks better too! Get it here!

A natural shampoo and conditioner that cleans my fine/thin hair and doesn’t weigh it down. A natural beauty win!

Beautycounter Volume & Shape Shampoo-

If you follow me you know I tried the Daily Shampoo & Conditioner by Beautycounter and it worked for my hair for 2 weeks and then I could tell something was off. My hair just wasn’t styling like normal and it kept falling flat. I knew the shampoo wasn’t going to work for my fine/thin hair. People love it though, so if you have thicker hair, it may work great for you.

So I bought the Beautycounter Volume & Shape Shampoo and Conditioner instead and let’s just say my hair loves this formula!! My hair feels bouncy, has volume, and styles great. It doesn’t feel weighed down at all. My hair feels clean but not stripped. Something that’s hard to find in green beauty.

If you have fine hair and it’s thick or thin, try this. It’s been a game changer for my hair. Plus, I love how it smells good, but doesn’t have a strong smell. Just subtle. So excited to find a clean shampoo that works so well! Get it here!

These Beautycounter Rejuvenating Toner Pads are like nothing I’ve tried in clean beauty!

Beautycounter Rejuvenating Toner Pads-

These little pads have quickly taken up residence in my skincare routine. I’ve never found anything like them in natural beauty. They are little round cotton toner pads that help to tone the skin and give your skin essential antioxidants like Vitamin C and fruit acids to help your minimize fine lines. They also contain lentil seed extract which helps to tighten pores- can I get an amen on that?!

Plus, they have algae extract which helps to brighten- um yes please! And jambu extract that helps skin that youthful, firm look. I cleanse my skin and then take one of these bad boys and swipe it all over my skin. My skin just sings a little every time I use one! I can’t get enough. Another reason I love using them is it shows me if I have leftover residue on my skin. You know, if it’s actually clean?

Sounds silly, but I find sometimes people aren’t actually cleansing their skin properly and that contributes to their skin issues, especially breakouts. If you’re not getting your skin clean, you’re going to have bacteria sitting on the top of your skin. Not the best look. Get these, trust me you will love them!

Honest Beauty Mascara is the best natural beauty mascara I’ve found- it checks all the boxes!

Honest Beauty Mascara-

I know I talk about this nonstop- but for good reason I haven’t found anything else that works as good! Plus, this is the cheapest natural beauty mascara- I mean does it get any better? $14.99 on Amazon!

Ok, so I did try this mascara when it first came out over two years ago and I didn’t like it. It stung my eyes pretty bad and there wasn’t anything amazing about it. However, they re-did the formula and I have to say it is completely different and I LOVE it! This is hands down my favorite mascara in green beauty. I know, that says a lot but it’s true. The formula checks all the boxes.

It offers thickness, length, separation- it’s just awesome! The formula isn’t too dry or too wet and I love that I don’t have to apply 5 coats of mascara to see product on my lashes. In just two coats my lashes are instantly lengthened, thicker and have overall more volume. I’m sold! On one end of the mascara wand is a primer and the other the mascara color. I apply the primer first and then the mascara. Doesn’t smudge or flake on me either! Get it here already!

That sums up my natural beauty faves for February! See any products you want to try? What are some clean beauty products you’re loving? Leave me a comment!

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