Jane Iredale Glow Time® Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream - What Your Busy Easter Weekend Needs!

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Oh girl - these days - these days though! It's been cray cray around here! I'm just trying to get these Passover Brunch plans and Easter baskets made yet life has been coming at me pretty fast. Too fast!

Girl, I don't even have time to drink a glass of wine! Now that's serious!

Ok, but what I do have is just a few minutes to get ready in the morning and the Arizona sun is already back - and it's hot.

I'm using my samples from Jane Iredale, thank you Jane - and this BB creme is just about everything a busy mom needs for the final run to the end of school and then the beginning of summer vacation.


Now, it's full coverage meaning a great natural barrier for sun protection, it's reef safe, and made with a natural mineral that adjusts to your skin tone - for real!  I was so surprised! It needs a few minutes to adjust on the skin.  Meaning, apply this first or be sure you leave time in your morning beauty routine to apply and give it several minutes, like 5, to adjust on your face.

It's $48 of healthy skin care based beauty in a BB creme that can wear for hours - ask me how I know - and it's safe for use on psoriasis skin or those with a natural red tone/pigment to the skin - it does not turn red - it adjusts to your melanin level.

Overall, it's just good stuff. Moms, busy career ladies, sporty college gals and high schoolers who need coverage, sun protection and a great face of makeup, you just may love this Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream from Jane Iredale! Get it online or at Nordstroms.

Here are some details from the Jane Iredale website:

• Contains SPF 25 or SPF 17* broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sun protection.*
• Water resistant to 40 minutes.
• Minimizes the appearance of pores and helps disguise fine lines and wrinkles.  
• Smoothes and brightens skin.  
• Non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, sensitivity tested, clinically tested, dermatologist tested.

* SPF 25 - shades: BB1, BB3, BB5, BB6, BB7 and BB8
SPF 17 - shades: BB9, BB11 and BB12

Next, I also got a sample of the D2O Hydration Spray and I love it!  I'm gonna have to get another one of these after my sample runs out! In general, I swear by having spray atomizers of mineral water or toner waters close by because a light spritz to your face at any time of the day - is a perfect way to give a blast of hydration to skin, set makeup, refresh makeup and give you a fast fresh look.

This Jane Iredale D2O hydration spray is EcoCertified safe for the reefs and environment. It has price ranges from $30-$67.  It's available on the Jane Iredale website and at Nordstroms.

• A facial spritz based on Ylang Ylang that helps to hydrate and plump skin cells, and contains ingredients to calm and protect the skin.
• Sets minerals for a long lasting, smooth finish.
• A must for post-laser.
• Use to wet brushes and turn powder eye shadows into eyeliner.

I say this is a staple for your spring and summer beauty bags- and for those going to Coachella  - you will want this in your beauty routine!


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12 Days of Giving with Glow For A Cause

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Woo hoo! The tree is up and the decorations on and now, if the wind would just slow down from the 50 mph gusts I can get the lights up!

Today's goodie is a reminder from October and the breast cancer awareness campaign from organic beauty company Glow For A Cause.

For gift giving of good skincare, and you don't know what scent the recipient would like, try the "Try It All" bag of samples from Glow For A Cause.

It's a great way to have little gifts for thanks you to service industry people you work with or teachers, and great stocking stuffers too!  Get some here: http://www.glowforacause.com/shop/try-it-all

Now today's random act of kindness is there are so many ways to make people feel great by sending letters:

Send a crazy letter or postcard to make someone laugh!

Or send a letter just to “let you know how much I care about you.” How wonderful would it be to get that?   ( these suggestions came from Brad Aronson)               

Be sure and do something! Don't be scared! You can't fail! Go get 'em! 
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INTRODUCING 100% ORGANIC INLIGHT SKINCARE : GIVEAWAY FOR YOU

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Today - I have a fun and fast giveaway for you! Who wants to win some free skincare to kickoff the holiday season?

If you love natural and organic skincare, then get in on this asap!

To enter to win:  please have a mailing address in the continental USA, please be 18 years of age or over and simply like the Makeup University Facebook Page! For an additional chance to win, comment! To get another chance to win share the post!  Good luck Beauties!

Click on this link to enter!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

The Giveaway Opportunity:

Selected winner receives one of the following Inlight trial kits valued at $29.99, $32.00 and $39.00 FOR FREE!!

What’s new in organic skincare for holiday 2016?

Anyone looking for true 100% organic skincare to address acne, anti aging, wrinkles, cellulite, cracked heels, dark circles, eye area, hands, joint muscles, oily, sensitive, or dry skin, sundamage, rosacea, rashes, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, peeling, skin issues during pregnancy, stretch marks, scarring and shaving irritation, Inlight Skincare is the real deal.  

The Inlight line of 100% Organic Skincare takes only the finest, ethically-sourced, natural, and organic ingredients and harness them at their most potent to create a gourmet, artisan, sublimely luxurious diet for your skin. Inlight organic skincare contains the finest and most effective organic food-grade and cold-pressed oils, herbs, the purest essential oils and beeswax. That’s it.

Using only certified organic ingredients, with 100% organic accreditation from the Soil Association as a further guarantee of quality and integrity; Inlight trusts their uncompromising standards, and their ethical principles reflect our own. Inlight is also proud to be the very first UK skincare company accredited under the new European-wide standard, Cosmos, streamlining the various national standards under one umbrella.

Dr. Spiezia - Co-founder and Formulator

Medical herbalist and skin expert at The Walsingham Natural Health Center in Turo, Italy, Dr. Mariano Spiezia has been considered the father of the organic beauty movement in Britain and was voted one of the Top 25, “Who’s who in natural beauty” in 2012 and 2013, 2015 and again in 2016. Dr. Spiezia graduated in Medicine and Surgery in Italy in the early 1980s, and has since worked on combining orthodox medicine with the extraordinary power of nature.

The Bio-lipophilic Matrix ®

For years Dr Spiezia has studied these connections with the idea of empowering the ingredients he uses with a higher frequency to gain a positive resonance on people’s skin and overall health. The result of this research is the Bio-lipophilic Matrix®, which is now at the core of each individual Inlight skincare product.

The Bio-lipophilic Matrix® consists of a specific blend of pure organic, cold-pressed oils selected for their high bio-chemical affinity to the lipidic human skin layer. Prior to production, they are energized by Dr. Spiezia’s bespoke techniques, which combine ancient traditions with modern science. These techniques heighten the oils’ vital force and help re-attune the skin to harmony, health and beauty. This enhanced blend of oils forms the heart of every Inlight product.

The core feature of Inlight’s formulations lies most importantly in the synergy between the individual ingredients. Other key factors are Dr. Spiezia’s medical expertise and Inlight’s carefully designed manual production, including its herbal oil, the base of all INLIGHT products, obtained by infusing the selected herbs in oils. The resultant herbal oil is extremely rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants, and pigments such as chlorophyll.

Entirely Plant Based, Inlight Skincare is suitable for vegetarians and Inlight oils are suitable for vegans. In addition, all Inlight products are microbiologically and nickel tested in the high tech labs of the Centre of Homeopathic Medicine in Naples (CeMON).

Inlight proudly displays the BUAV accreditation to demonstrate that none of our products or their ingredients has ever been tested on animals.

Environmentally Mindful Packaging

o   Inlight packaging is all recycled (glass jars up to 98% recycled), recyclable or biodegradable, and Inlight only uses vegetable-based inks. Even maize filler is GM free and will biodegrade over time.

o   Inlight stunning eco-glam boxes contain no extra insert, everything we want you to read is printed on the beautiful interior. Just open the glue-free box and enjoy reading!

o   Every new material is subject to intense scrutiny to ensure we make the best environmental choice.

o   The use of plastic is minimal, and strictly where no realistic alternative exists. Where possible a recyclable plastic is selected (eg. our ointment labels).

o   Inlight re-uses packaging wherever possible.

o   Nothing is wasted, even herb pizza, left at the end of a production cycle, is fed to the cows on Roskilly’s organic dairy farm where Inlight has a workshop.

o   Inlight recycles or composts all office waste, including print cartridges and tea bags.

o   Inlight turns off electric appliances whenever possible.

o   All but one of Inlight's team walks to work.

The Try Me Collection ($29.99):

Our essential trio of products in miniature to cleanse, tone and moisturize for beautiful, radiant skin.

o   Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.

Cleanse, tone and moisturize with this essential Inlight trio, offering your skin just the right nutrients to keep it well nourished and silky soft and smooth. Make Inlight part of your essential daily regime and see the difference for yourself.

100% organic* (100% of the agricultural ingredients in our Floral Face Tonic are organically produced; however water cannot be certified organic)

How to use: Take up a pearl size of cleanser with the spatula and massage gently into the skin for several minutes, allowing the warm fragrances to soothe your senses. Wipe away the balm using a cotton wool pad dampened with a few drops of tonic and feel the silky soft texture of clean skin. Repeat every evening, and morning also if desired. Apply a few drops of Face Oil onto the face every morning, taking care to smooth from the chin upwards, and from the center outwards. Your skin will stay moisturized and fresh all the day

Indulgence Collection ($39.00)

The cleanser and reviving tonic will delicately cleanse away impurities, whilst the Face Oil soothes and moisturizes and the sumptuous Line Softener, combining 20 different bio-actives, works to plump and hydrate with extra concentrated care.

o   Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Line Softener 0.17 fl. oz.

100% organic* (100% of the agricultural ingredients in our Floral Face Tonic are organically produced; however water cannot be certified organic)

Body Beautiful Collection ($32.00)

o   Body Oil with Arnica 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Body Butter 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Foot & Leg Balm 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Firm & Tone Oil  0.17 fl. oz.

Embracing the whole body from top to toe, our deeply warming Body Oil will rejuvenate, promoting suppleness and elasticity, whilst its partner the Firm & Tone oil with its high concentrations of active plant oils and astringent plant extracts will leave skin toned and smooth. Restorative Body Butter will pamper, soothe and replenish the skin with its rich formulation and our exquisite Foot & Leg Balm is the perfect answer to revive tired, aching feet and melt away dry, rough skin.

How to use: For the most beneficial effect, apply each of these products after a warm bath or shower when the skin is relaxed, warm and can readily absorb their bio-active nutrients. Massage gently into the appropriate area for long-lasting moisturizing effect.

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San Diego Comicon travel skincare: Born Skincare travel atomizers of grape seed oil

Hi ya Gorgeous,

I just received a sample of Born Skincare and so far so good! My skin is feeling a bit frazzled with all of the running in the sun, switching to the chlorinated pool, then some more sunscreen and some more sun!

I have been testing the Born Skincare Foaming Face Wash this week and so far, so good! It's removing my makeup as well as a thick layer of zinc based sunscreen.

It does remove my eye makeup, mascara and doesn't sting or burn, while rinsing clean without drying out my skin.

This organic cleanser is made for both men and women. Your skin will feel refreshed and hydrated upon use. 

Use and Directions

Place a puff of foam onto fingertips and apply. Perfect for removing makeup, can also use as a base cleanser before using other cleansers. Simply apply and wipe with dry towel or rinse with water.


 Certified ToxicFree® Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Purified Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Saccharide Isomerate** (Moisture Magnets), Decyl Glucoside (and) Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (Coconut Derived)**, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate (Plant Polysaccharide)**, Vegetable Glycerin**, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf/Extract (and) Buddleja Davidii (Butterfly Bush) Extract (and) Glycerin (and) Water** (Environmental Free-Radical Scavenger), Myrciaria Dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit Extract*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Egyptian Geranium) Oil*, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil (and) Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Oil (and) Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Lactobacillus (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract (Fungicide)**, Plant Extracts (and) Malic Acid (Vitamin E, Bio-flavonoids, Polyphenols, Natural Sugars and Organic Acids derived), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Blood Orange) Oil*. *Certified Organic, Wild Crafted or ** Ecocert Approved | No Animal Testing | No Synthetic Preservatives, Colors or Fragrances And now for the real treat...these travel atomizers full of the Born Source skincare oil with grape seed that are TSA approved and packing serious skin healing!

 
Grape seed oil gently nourishes the delicate skin of the face, but did you know it also packs a potent punch against achey muscles?

These little tubes are full of powerful skin oil that can be used on the face, body and for sore muscles! There is even one designed just for Mother's. The Source for Mothers is a pure and nourishing oil for every phase of your life. During your pregnancy, this rare blend of moisturizing ingredients will aid in the prevention of stretch marks and soothe itchy skin.

So I'm loving these and packing them with me for SDCC! Woot!
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Review: Jeffrey James face wash

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Woop! The last Sunday of 2015...how did you spend it?
 I've been wrapping up blog details and planning for 2016! I'm so excited for the new year!
In my "tbc" mode of blogging I tried this organic face wash from Jeffrey James.

Hynt Beauty for Lollapalooza and end of summer adventures

Hi ya Gorgeous,
TGIF!
 I am a big fan of organic cosmetics that have concern for all the ingredients that go into and onto the skin!

 Meet Hynt Beauty!

ACURE Glamorganic Goddess Go Fund Me campaign for Danielle Messina

Hi ya Gorgeous!

ACURE is one of the amazing organic skincare lines out there and today getting ACURE will not just benefit yourself, but also Danielle Messina who is battling another round of cancer.

 Let's open this Glamorganic goddess box up and see what's inside!

TEEN Choice awards-the morning after-celebs need Odacite

Oh hello Gorgeous,

How is your Monday treating you so far? Mine is awesome. I love a Monday. I swear I get  more done on a Monday than I do all week!

Now, if you watched or attended the 2014 TEEN Choice Awards last night, chances are you have some level of hangover today.

You are in need of a detox! From the inside and the outside!

 Meet the Odacite Mint & Green Tea Pore Purifying Toner!

emerginC Scientific Organics coconut-argan body oil - saving dry summer skin one spritz at a time

 Oh yeah Gorgeous,
I love finding something that is amazing and effective! Relatively hands free too!

Say hello to, emerginC Scientific Organics coconut-argan body oil-the spray!

Odacite Pure Elements Blueberry Jasmine Facial Serum Concentrate: cell energy for all the post Valentine's Day'ness

Hey ya Gorgeous!
Too much Valentine's indulgence yesterday? No worries. I've tried something that will light up your skin like booya cha cha!

OSEA sea minerals: toner, super hydrator in hot dry climates

Oh Gorgeous!
It's hot! Hot and dry! Thank goodness I have OSEA sea minerals tone to help keep things hydrated yet not shiny.

I set my makeup with it in the morning and then also spritz a bit on as the day wears forward to keep me looking fresh and alert through out the long day.

It's literally like having a day at the beach but in a bottle. I'm happy to have it on set with me, and if it's working with me in these conditions, then maybe it could work for you too? Just $15 on the website.http://www.oseamalibu.com/product_p/sm-1.htm

Benefits/ Features:

Swimming in nutrients from the ocean, Sea Mineral facial mist feels as cool and refreshing as it looks. By delivering healing nutrients and antioxidants directly to the skin, Sea Minerals promotes the skin's natural ability to absorb moisture and oxygenate. USDA certified organic Patagonian seaweed extracts and Dead Sea Crystals combine with amino acids to provide therapeutic mineral treatment and help in the healing of various skin conditions. Natures perfect hydrator, Sea Minerals is the ideal delivery system to restore mineral balance to sun-exposed skin and reduce redness and tightness. A quick spritz helps seal makeup against humidity. Store in fridge for a refreshing after-sun elixir!

USAGE: Daily toner for added hydration and to set foundation.

100% NATURAL DERIVED INGREDIENTS:

Aqua, Dead Sea Salt, *Gigartina Skottsbergi Extract, *Macrocystis Pyrifera Eztract, *Undaria Pinnatfida Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Montmorillonite, Lonicera Caprilfolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japanica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Extract, Glycerin, Citric Acid *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT

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Waxelene the Petroleum Jelly Alternative for spring break sand chapped skin

Hello Gorgeous!
Spring Break fun can bring many activities-some that may give you some sore chapped skin! I've tested my sample of the Waxelene all natural petroleum jelly alternative and love it! I used it on myself and on my son and we both agree that it smells good, wears well and feels great on sand and wind whipped beach skin.

It's easy to get some of your own at a CVS, Whole Foods or Bed Bath & Beyond near you for about $7.00

Waxelene^® is the petroleum jelly alternative.

NO petroleum. Only natural & organic ingredients.

Moisturize, protect, and soothe skin all in one!

Waxelene^® is revolutionizing skin care. It creates the same waterproof barrier that doctors recommend petroleum jelly for but contains no petroleum or hydrogenated oil. Instead we use our patent pending aeration process that won’t clog pores and makes Waxelene^® highly effective for any kind of dry skin. Not only that, it can be used for hundreds of other things just like petroleum jelly.

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