Botanical Cleansing Gel
This gentle, soap-free, herbal cleansing gel will help free your skin of impurities without stripping its natural defenses.  Formulated with “Complex23″, their proprietary ingredient enriched with anti-aging antioxidants.  Botanical Cleansing Gel will help retain moisture and keep skin vibrant. Enhanced with Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) to promote exfoliation, skin will appear clear, balanced and feeling youthful.

This product is (soap free with no harsh detergents, frees your skin of impurities, dissolves skin cell buildup, and is loaded with rich antioxidants, and contains Complex23TM helps boost vitality).  The Botanical Cleansing Gel is a wonderful soap-free cleanser.  This is one of my favorite products from the line and left my skin feeling very clean and soft without drying it out.  Perfect for all skin types, especially those with sensitive skin like myself.  I highly recommend trying this product.

Vita C Elixir
A botanical treatment promoting cellular energy, the rich antioxidant formula helps replenish lipids lost due to aging, dehydration and environmental factors while bamboo extract helps to deliver and lock in cellular moisture.  This product says it (provides energy to the cells, boosts the skin’s natural defense mechanisms, protects against free radicals and increases blood circulation).

Vita C Elixir does everything it says it does.  I noticed a more even skintone and felt really refreshed after using this product.  It’s perfect for travel and fits right in your purse.  It’s great for summer or winter seasons because it’s also a spray, so you can spritz and go!  It is very light and refreshing and is perfect for all skin types.  This product did not cause any skin reactions and I highly recommend this one.

Ageless Elixir
A botanical treatment promoting cellular energy, Ageless Elixir helps to reduce fine lines and even out skin tone leaving skin fortified, firmer and more youthful. Matrixyl 3000® repairs skin at the cellular level.  This product says it (promotes cellular energy, help reduce fine lines, leaves skin fortified and firmer and contains skin conditioning agents).

Ageless Elixir is similar to the Vita C Elixir because it’s a light, refreshing spray that you can take with you on the go, only it’s designed for ageing skin.  I really noticed a different in the way my skin looked.  It looked more even toned and my fine lines were less noticable.  This product did not break my skin out or cause any negative reactions and I highly recommend it for dry, mature or ageing skin.

I love this line because it’s made with the highest quality natural ingredients while utilizing active botanicals, anti oxidants, peptides, and amino acids to deliver the best skincare.  Dedicated to creating safe and effective products, they combin the advances in skincare science with essences from nature, to promote healthy skin now and for the future.  I highly recommend you try to their products and see the results for yourself.  To learn more or get yours, please visit Signature23 at http://www.signature23.com and follow them on twitter at: http://twitter.com/Sig23.

The four-legged fashionista is called Coco. According to rumors, she has clothes from Armani. The dog is only 8 months old but is already a celebrity. No wonder, since she is a member of such a renowned family!

Perhaps soon we will observe new manicure trends for dogs, special collections of nail polish for claws, and even dog mascara.

Conceal flaws with GloCamouflage
Start with a fresh face and apply the glominerals camoulfage.  This concealing formula is ideal for covering scars, blemishes and dark circles while evening skin tones with hyperpigmentation and skin conditions. This concealer is healing and soothing as it nourishes and protects your skin leaving it healthier and more radiant. This formula is available in four different shades.

Even out and illuminate skintone with GloPressed Base
The glominerals pressed base provides a flawless coverage with long-lasting mineral coverage. This popular product contains protective properties from harmful UV rays and prevents premature signs of aging.  The formula goes on quickly and easily providing you with an ideal coverage that is going to cover blemishes, uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation.  With 22 foundation shades, your sure to find one that works for you.

Illuminate Eyes and Cheeks with gloShimmer Brick
These four glamorous colors can be used to illuminate the eyes or cheeks giving them radiant color. This formula goes on sheer and works well with any skin tone. This formula can be used day or night to acquire the look you desire. Your skin will be left highlighted and glowy with this
multi-tasking pallette.

Finish off lips with gloColor & Shine Duo
Perfect for all skin types and packed with antioxidant-rich green tea, blended with vitamins A, C and E to nourish and condition the skin.  This rosy tint and clear lip gloss duo is designed to add natural-looking color to the lips and cheeks while also offering the lips a rich dose of shiny moisture.

]]> http://smartgirlconsulting.com/2010/06/get-glowing-with-glominerals/feed/ 0 http://smartgirlconsulting.com/2010/02/laura-mercier-spring-2010-makeup-collection/ http://smartgirlconsulting.com/2010/02/laura-mercier-spring-2010-makeup-collection/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:36:59 +0000 admin http://smartgirlconsulting.com/?p=226 Laura Mercier Spring 2010 makeup collection abandons saturated colors and makes a heavy accent on elegant lip gloss with warm, pearly glow effect, and sparkling foundation products.

The key products of the collection resemble warm spring days; the base palette is very restrained and natural. This collection is an excellent interpretation of this spring’s trend!

Glory Disk – Radiant Crème Colour (limited edition) is an unexpected trio for blush and main tone. The formula contains vitamin E and antioxidants.

Eye shadows Color Eye Shadow – Eye Color Duo are two-color palettes. Those eye shadows are long lasting and deliver beautiful natural shades.

Even a single layer of Long Lash Mascara will make your eyelashes look much longer and thicker. The product contains elastic polymer, bamboo extracts, rice wax, and vitamins E and D.

Lipstick Satin Lipstick Star promises revolutionary glossy spring colors in addition to intensive care.

Translucent Lip Frozen is a new translucent lip gloss with extra glow.

I don’t know about you but I’m not comfortable with putting something that toxic near my eyes!  Athough these toxic mascaras have nice packaging and may perform well, your better off safe then sorry by switching to a brand that is low on the toxic chemicals and contains all natural ingredients.  Here’s The Natural Beauty & Health Blog’s top picks for natural mascara.  If you found one that works well that’s not listed, please leave us a comment.

Top Pick! Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara
Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara is formulated with conditioning algae extracts, instead of water, and cellulose fibers for thickness.  This mascara doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals, doesn’t clump or smudge and thickens lashes as it conditions them.  It also provides you with the highest quality brush for even application and separation of lashes.  Remember ladies, too much mascara can be aging!

2nd Pick! Lavera Volume Mascara
Lavera Volume Mascara adds lasting volume & length to lashes for beautiful, bright eyes! Nourishing extracts of Organic Jojoba & Wild Rose Oils deeply hydrate allowing flake-free volume throughout the whole day. This pure, paraben-free and heavy-metal-free formula rinses off with a mild cleanser and is ideal even for very sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

3rd Pick! Honeybee Gardens Mascara
Honeybee Gardens Mascara Truly Natural is a truly natural mascara!  The silky, lash-defining mascara is totally weightless yet provides all day color. The smooth light-as-a-feather base boasts zero clumping due to the absence of clay in the superior lash-conditioning formula.  So you can happily bat your eyes and flutter your lashes without flaking and smudging. Perhaps best of all is that this botanically-enriched mascara is paraben free. Water-resistant and work-out proof!  Who could ask for more?!

4th Pick! Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara
Organic Wear Mascara is 100% free of harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives, genetically modified organisms, synthetic colors, fragrances and dyes.  It’s cruelty free, ophthalmologist approved and won’t clump, smudge or flake.  It’s also the first Ever Ecocert® certified organic line of makeup in the US.

These mascaras don’t cost any more than department store brands and they’re not dangerous.  So isn’t it time to make the switch?!  The reason I love chemical free mascaras is because they condition your lashes and never burn your eyes if the mascara happens to get in your eyes while applying.  They are also perfect for contact lens wearers :)

As for blush and face palette, the collection presents six satin shades such as milky, golden and coral.

The eyeshadows come in five shades: turquoise, mint, lavender, ivory, and coral.

Compact powder from Shiseido is absolutely amazing product with two textures and tones.

The lip gloss is presented in eight colors.

Finally, we present this season’s newest product – the new Perfect Rouge lipsticks in two new formulas and eight shades:

Do you want to look naturally luminous and glowing, without using toxic, chemicals in drug or department store make-up?  Now you can with Josie Maran’s organic, toxic-free Cosmetics.  What’s the former supermodel’s secret to her beautiful, glowing skin?  Her own organic, eco-friendly make-up line!

Josie’s secret to her beautiful glowing skin is argan oil which is her signature ingredient in most of her beauty products.  She swears by the exotic fruit oil and uses it daily.  I’ve tried her organic argan oil as well as her mascara and lipglosses and their fabulous!  I highly recommend her line to anyone who wants high quality, chemical-free make-up.  Here are some of my favorite products from her line to get you started on that luminous glow!

Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer $38

A lightweight tinted moisturizer, sheer foundation, and sunscreen, all in one.  Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer glides on smoothly, leaving you with perfect, even-toned coverage, and a radiant, healthy glow. This moisturizer’s powerful SPF 30 protects the skin from sun damage by blocking both UVA and UVB rays, while natural, organic ingredients nourish the skin. The formula includes Josie’s signature ingredient, 100% pure organic Argan oil, which replenishes and repairs skin cells.

Josie Maran Finger Paints $36.00
This is a multi-use palette containing four feather-light shimmers that bring soft-glowing color to eyes, cheeks, and lips.  Ingredients include organic jojoba seed oil (to soften the skin) and organic shea butter (to protect the skin).  This is a gorgeous multi-use palette in shades specifically chosen to flatter every skin tone. It has just the right assortment of colors for the whole face in one compact, and the shades blend flawlessly for easy application. It contains Josie’s signature ingredient, 100% pure organic Argan oil, which replenishes and repairs skin cells.

Josie Maran Lip Gloss $18
Josie Maran Lip Gloss comes in sheer, easy-to-wear shades that highlight your natural lip color with a sophisticated touch of shimmer.  Best of all, this non-sticky, long-wearing formula is full of natural, organic, and paraben-free!  Natural ingredients include Argan oil, nourishing coconut cream (to moisturize the lips) and jojoba oil (to soften the lips).  It comes in 5 juicy shades and can be worn alone or on top of your favorite lipstick to achieve that perfect shine!

Josie Maran Mascara $22
This mascara conditions and lengthens lashes for a voluminous effect with no clumps, smears or flakes.  This mascara is an everyday must-have that contains organic Argan oil (to replenish and repair lashes) and organic jojoba oil (reconditions hair follicles) to strengthen and condition as it lengthens and defines. Colors come in brown and black.

The line is made of everything you want and nothing you don’t.  Josie Maran products don’t contain any Parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals or phthalates.  Here are some of my favorite products from the line.

Josie Maran Mini Argan Stick $6

It’s a wonderful organic and natural multi-purpose balm-infused with Josie Maran’s signature ingredient, Organic Argan Oil-now offered in a stick form. This multi-purpose balm offers all the benefits of the nourishing oil-including anti-aging ingredients rich in fatty acids and vitamin E. A head-to-toe spot treatment for dry areas in need of moisture, it conditions and repairs the skin as it hydrates.

I love this slick because it’s a mini argan oil slick so you can throw in your purse or bag and go!  Use it to moisturize chapped lips, soothe dry skin, tame fly aways, alleviate itching and stinging from insect bites, moisturize dry cuticles, relieve chafing skin, soothe stretch marks, calm sunburn, soothe waxed skin, and much more!  The balm is made with a recyclable stick.

Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil $52

Get your bronze glow on with this bronzing argan oil!  Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil creates glowing skin without the negative effects of the sun or chemicals.  It’s infused with Josie’s signature ingredient, 100% Organic Argan Oil, and the formula imparts a bronze shimmer and light-citrus essential-oil scent and can be applied to the body, face, and hair!  So ladies get your glow on with this sheer, no fuss bronzing oil.

Josie Maran Concealer $22

This is a full-coverage concealer that heals the skin while providing a healthy, natural finish.  This concealer can be used on all skin types, and contains organic ingredients including pomegranate oil (a protective antioxidant for the skin) and papaya extract (rejuvenates the skin).  The packaging is also recyclable.  It camouflage imperfections, with an easy-to-blend makeup staple. It also contains Josie’s signature ingredient, 100% pure organic Argan oil to replenish and repair skin cells.

Josie Maran Finger Paints $36.00

This is a multi-use palette containing four feather-light shimmers that bring soft-glowing color to eyes, cheeks, and lips.  Ingredients include organic jojoba seed oil (to soften the skin) and organic shea butter (to protect the skin). The beauty extends to the packaging, it’s so chic and feminine, you would never know it’s made from biodegradable corn plastic.

This is a gorgeous multi-use palette in shades specifically chosen to flatter every skin tone. It has just the right assortment of colors for the whole face in one compact, and the shades blend flawlessly for easy application. It contains Josie’s signature ingredient, 100% pure organic Argan oil, which replenishes and repairs skin cells.

Josie Maran Lip Gloss $18

Josie Maran Lip Gloss comes in sheer, easy-to-wear shades that highlight your natural lip color with a sophisticated touch of shimmer.  Best of all, this non-sticky, long-wearing formula is full of natural, organic, and paraben-free!  Natural ingredients include Argan oil, nourishing coconut cream (to moisturize the lips) and jojoba oil (to soften the lips).  It comes in 5 juicy shades and can be worn alone or on top of your favorite lipstick to achieve that perfect shine!

Josie Maran Mascara $22

This mascara conditions and lengthens lashes for a voluminous effect with no clumps, smears or flakes.  This mascara is an everyday must-have that contains organic Argan oil (to replenish and repair lashes) and organic jojoba oil (reconditions hair follicles) to strengthen and condition as it lengthens and defines. Colors come in brown and black.