Thursday, May 24, 2018

BB CREAMS/ TINTED MOISTURIZERS FOR THE SUMMER

    BB CREAMS / TINTED MOISTURIZERS FOR THE SUMMER

    THESE PRODUCTS (DNUNICK BB CREME IN LIGHT OR LILY LOLO B CREAM IN FAIR) WERE BOTH PURCHASED AT THECHOOSYCHICK.COM



PRODUCTS FROM LEFT TO  RIGHT 14E COSMETICS TINTED MOISTURIZER SPF IN SEASHELL, W3LLPEOPLE BIO TINT MULTI-ACTION MOISTURIZER IN FAIR
DN-UNIK BB CREME IN LIGHT, LILY LOLO BB CREAM IN FAIR, AND EBORIAN BB CREME IN CLAIR



LET START WITH 14e COSMETICS TINTED MOISTURIZER WITH SPF IN SEASHELL

TEXTURE IS LIQUIDITY BUT A BIT OF THICKNESS

SCENT: PLANT WITH BOTANICAL SMELL

COVERAGE IS GREAT FOR A TINTED MOISTURIZER (GO FROM LIGHT TO MEDIUM)

USED SPONGE IT SPREADS OKAY/ BLENDS GOOD BUT PREFER FINGERTIPS 

AFTER ON THE SKIN IT DRY DOWN TO A SEMI-MATTE FINISH

BONUS SPF! INGREDIENTS: * MEANS ORGANIC Aloe Vera*, Plant Glycerin*, Jojoba Oil*, Kokum Butter*, Non-Nano Zinc Oxide,Carnauba Wax, Acerola*(Vitamin C), Amazonian White Clay, Gotu Kola*, Cucumber Extract*, Bamboo Extract*, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Sunflower Lecithin*, Vitamin E, Lavender Oil*, [+/- may contain IronOxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492)]

MY THOUGHTS IS I LIKE IT BUT THE SHADE IS THE LIGHTEST SHADE IN THE RANGE AND ITS STILL A BIT DARK BUT I CAN MAKE IT WORK.  PLEASE NOTE I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN THIS PRODUCT DIDN'T BREAK ME OUT OR IRRITATE.

RATING: 💚💚💚💚

14e COSMETICS SITE:http://www.14ecosmetics.com/shop/746e5dmpcdv48n0e9fee11jnf3gnne

 
 W3LLPEOPLE BIO TINT MULTI-ACTION MOISTURIZER IN FAIR

TEXTURE IS LIQUID MOISTURIZER BUT THICK

SCENT: A GREEN BOTANICAL SMELL

COVERAGE IS MEDIUM BUT YOU CAN MAKE IT LIGHT WITH USING LESS

USED SPONGE NOT GOOD TO BLEND WITH BUT BETTER WITH PADDLE BRUSH OR FINGERTIPS FOR BLENDING INTO THE SKIN.

AFTER ON THE SKIN DRYS TO A NATURAL FINISH

BONUS SPF! INGREDIENTS: Zinc Oxide 20%
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Castor (Ricinus Communis) Oil, Glycerin, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Gluconolactone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Contains 1% or less of each of the following: Tocopheryl Acetate, Isoamyl Laurate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil*, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Punica Granatum (Pomegrante) Seed Oil*, Bisabolol, Isoamyl Cocoate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phytic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Ceramide NG, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Panax Quinquefolium Root Extract*, Calcium Gluconate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextin, Algae Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
*Certified Organic
May Contain (±): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499)
MY THOUGHTS: I LOVE THE COVERAGE LEAVES SKIN SMOOTH BUT YET AGAIN THE COLOR IS A BIT DARK FOR ME. MY SKIN ALSO DIDN'T LIKE A INGREDIENT BECAUSE OVERUSE OF THE PRODUCT I WOULD DEVELOP BREAKOUTS. 

RATING:💚💚💚



DN-UNIK BB CREME IN LIGHT
TEXTURE IS LIQUIDITY
SCENT: A BABY FLORAL SMELL
COVERAGE IS MEDIUM
USED A SPONGE ITS GOOD AND BRUSH LEAVES BRUSH MARKS ON SKIN AND FINGERTIPS PREFERED.
AFTER ON THE SKIN IT DRYS TO A TACKINESS WITH GLOW
INGREDIENTS:AQUA, GLYCERIN, CI 77891, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT*, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, PARFUM**, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PALMITATE, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH, SORBITAN PALMITATE, CI 77492, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, XANTHAN GUM, CI 77491, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT*, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CI 77499, TOCOPHEROL, SAPINDUS MUKUROSSI FRUIT EXTRACT, CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM, BETA-SITOSTEROL, SQUALENE, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL.
*certified organic
**naturally derived from botanical extracts

MY THOUGHTS ARE UMMM... I STILL UNSURE. I NEED TO USE IT MORE.

RATING: UNRATED



LILY LOLO BB CREAM IN FAIR

TEXTURE IS CREAMY BUT LIQUIDY

SCENT A NATURAL SMELL

COVERAGE IS LIGHT AND BLENDS IN WITH MY SKINTONE (MATCHES)

USED A SPONGE WORKS GOOD AND BRUSH OKAY BUT CAN LEAVE BRUSH MARKS AND FINGERTIP GOOD TOO.

AFTER IS A NICE NATURAL A BIT GLOW

INGREDIENTS:AQUA, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, COCO-CAPRYLATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT GERM) OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, STEARIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, BORON NITRIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FROM ESSENTIAL OILS) SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER, LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM (MANUKA) OIL, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) SEED OIL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDE), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDE), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDE)

MY THOUGHTS, WELL I DIDN'T THINK I'D LIKE IT BECAUSE THE COVERAGE WAS A BIT LIGHT BUT I REALLY LOVE IT! I QUITE ENJOY IT BECAUSE IT IS QUICK AND SIMPLE TO BLEND ON THE GO. NO IRRITATION. 

RATING:💚💚💚💚💚




ERBORIAN BB CREME IN CLAIR

TEXTURE IS CREAMY

COVERAGE IS MEDIUM 

SCENT IS BABYISH/FLORAL SMELL

USED WITH SPONGE OKAY AND BRUSH MARKS SHOW WITH BRUSH AND PREFERED FINGERTIPS

AFTER ON THE SKIN IT TURNS INTO A POWDER TO A NATURAL FINISH

INGREDIENTS:-Ethylhexy l Methoxycinnamate, Octinoxate, Titanium Dioxide, and Zinc Oxide: Provide sunscreen properties. 
-Ginseng: Moisturizes and smooths.

Water, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Di-Methicone, Talc, Isoeicosane, Hexyl Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Betaine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, Mequisetum Giganteum Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magne, Sium Sulfate, Silica, Glycosyl Trehalose, Aluminum Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol , Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Co -Polymer, Dimethicone /Vinyl Di-Methicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Vinyl Dimethicone /Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol , Eugenol, Limonene, Ci 77492/Iron Oxides , Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Ci 77491/Iron Oxide.


MY THOUGHTS ARE I ENJOY THIS PRODUCT EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T ALL NATURAL. GIVES COVERAGE A BIT COLOR TO MY SKIN. NO IRRITATION OR BREAKOUTS SO FAR!

RATING: 💚💚💚💚💚

Friday, February 16, 2018

Balms All Kinds Of Balms Collab with Laura Bruj

Balms All Kinds Of Balms Collab with +Laura Bruj 

From Cleansing to Multi-Purpose Balms



Cleansing Balms are used to cleanse the skin of makeup, dirt, grime but also leave the skin hydrated.

My Current Favorite Balms
Cleansing Balms




LILFOX Amazon After Dark Melty Jungle Cleansing Balm (50ml/ 1.7 oz) $68.00 - @lilfox.miami Amazon After Dark really does remove makeup even if its heavy makeup. Great for all skin types (mature, dry, acneic, dull, stressed) This product gently removed makeup, dirt and left my skin cleansed and hydrated. When using this product please don't contaminate it with water maybe use a little wooden spoon.  The smell of spicy bergamot, rosemary, Madagascan Rose geranium, green tree leaf, and ylang-ylang.
(From website) Ingredients: A.murumuru (Murumuru) Butter**
H.annuus (Sunflower) Oil*
P.edulis (Maracuja) Oil* + C.oleifera (Camilla) Oil* (Infused With H.sabdariffa (Hibiscus)*
R.spp (Rosehip)*, S.alba (WhiteWillowBark*)
O.oleifera (Babassua) Butter*
Ceterayl olivate + Sorbitan olivate (Olive wax)
M.indica (Mango) Butter*
T.grandiflorum (Cupacua) Butter**
R.comunnis (Castor) Oil*
Lecithin (Sunflower/Non-gmo)
Hydroxystearyl Alcohol + Hydroxystearyl Glucoside (Derived from Castor Oil and Sugar)
Coco Glucoside (Coconut-Based)
T.ferdinandiana (Kaduku Plum) Extract 
S.alba (White Willow Bark) Extract*
V.amazonica (Amazonian Lily) Extract
N.sativa (Black Cumin) Oil*
R.officinalis (Rosemary) Antioxidant Extract
Proprietary Essential Oil Blend Including:
Rose Geranium, Rosemary,  Bergamot*, Ylang Ylang*
 *Certified Organic **Wildcrafted
Formulated without parabens, synthetic fragrances, sodium sulfates. 
Link: https://lilfox.miami/products/amazon-after-dark-melty-jungle-cleansing-balm


Next is Multi-Purpose BalmsMulti-Purpose Balms are used for healing, soothing, cleansing, burns, hydrating, and cuts.



Magic Organic Apothecary (MOA) The Green Balm Natural Multi-Purpose Calming Balm (50 ml/ 1.69 oz) at @thechoosychick  $27.00 - Daily Cleansing Ritual has the bamboo face cloth & the green balm. Great for oily, acne, dry, and sensitive skin. This multi-purpose can be used for cleansing balm to removing make-up or as a healing balm or hydrating the skin. I like this balm for my sensitive, dry skin plus doesn't cause acne. The bamboo cloth is super gentle and soft on the skin. Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soy Bean) Oil*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract*, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, CI 75810 (Chlorophyll), Limonene**. *certified organic ** occurs naturally in tea tree oil

Link: https://thechoosychick.com/collections/magic-organic-apothecary/products/daily-cleansing-ritual#parentVerticalTab4


Few Honorable Mentions:

+May Lindstrom Skin The Blue Cocoon ( green beauties rave about this balm but haven't tried it yet.)@mahalo.care Rare Indigo Beauty Balm in which I had a sample but it melted and leak so I didn't get to use it.@leahlaniskincare  Bless Beauty Balm (I haven't tried it yet) @livebotanical Skin Repair Balm (This balm help repair my skin after a burn) @splurge_skincare melted buttah (Smells lovely but have yet to use it)



What beauty balms have you tried? Share in the comments below!Thanks for checking out my blog!@naturalbeautymermaid 🌊💚💙