Monavé Mineral Makeup Review and Giveaway!--Ends June 20, 2011

I love playing with makeup and changing my look like a chameleon was even more fun with Monavé Mineral Makeup.  I never tried any of their natural organic botanical products and was sent a beautiful blush,  a loose mineral foundation, Serecite setting powder, their deep hair conditioner, and a lipstick. 

Let me tell you about what a perfect match Monavé's Loose Mineral Foundation in Caroline was for my skin tone.  I'm the palest beige in any line with a yellow undertone like a nude beige or buff beige.  Sometimes, you buy a color too light or dark with too much yellow or pink and that's when you can see it in person.  However, I couldn't be happier with this beautiful choice that I made from a screen shot. 

What I liked even better was the silkiness of this lightweight loose mineral foundation with a naturally high SPF protective factor and the way it adhered to my face, making my pores practically nonexistent. To know I got such perfect coverage and it was healthy for my skin without the chemicals, synthetics, and dyes make me think twice about traditional cosmetics and what could be absorbed from their ingredients. 

After I finished my foundation, I applied some of the Monavé's white Serecite #04 Setting Powder.  I wasn't sure of what to expect when I ordered it.  However, I loved the effect it left of a sheer, but delicate glow that allowed my foundation to come through.  Seriously, I had transparent loose powder that was darker in color that made me look white, but their Serecite Setting Powder gives such a gorgeous finish without any flakiness or that dusty look that loose powders can often leave even after careful blending.  This is just a fabulous must have powder!

I choose one of Monavé's Semi-Matte Blushes in Silky Garnet #218.  This was a pretty shade, a pink-plum with a slight gleam.  The blush looked natural and gave definition without needing much either.  Next time, I may experiment with a lighter shade with more of that sexy gleam.

For lipstick, I selected one of Monavé's moisturizing Matte Vegan Lipsticks in Buff Rose #95.  The color was a tad lighter than I had hoped, but it was still a great natural, healthy looking rose that I could wear with anything.  Better yet, this lipstick had a good feel while keeping my lips moisturized as long as I had it on.

One of my ultimate favorite Monavé products was Rosemary Shea Butter Deep Treatment Hair Conditioner.  There are so many things to love about this product.  The bottle with its pump made  it easier to use for one.  Another was the product's herbal scent permeated the air almost like it had aromatheraphy benefits once I worked a small amount into my hair.  I left this product on my freshly washed hair, applied styling product, and then pulled out my blow dryer. 
By the time, I finished with my hair it was gleaming and ultra soft, even with styling product!  

Even after several hours in hot weather when wearing this makeup, I still looked fresh unlike any of my non-mineral cosmetics.  Honestly, I definitely want more from Monavé!  Trust me, you will love this company and their award-winning quality products as well! 

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  No money was exchanged.  All I received were free products so I may make an opinion.*

Thanks to Monavé Mineral Makeup, one lucky Nuts 4 Stuff reader in the United States or Canada wins their own color choice of Setting Powder, Loose Mineral Foundation, Rosemary Shea Butter Deep Treatment Hair Conditioner, a Mineral Blush, and a Lip Gloss!

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This giveaway ends June 20, 2011 at 12 PM Eastern Standard Time. The winner will need to respond to my email with name and shipping address within 48-hours or another winner will be picked.