Fall/Winter Beauty for Lips--Ecco Bella Natural Lipsticks, Lip Gloss, and Lip Liner Review + SWATCHES!

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Ecco Bella lip products

Fall 2013 signals the start of deeper, stronger shades for your lips.  Whether you prefer intense smoldering reds to make a dramatic statement, those new edgier plum colors offset with a hint of black, or the revamped shades of chocolate by way of browner nudes, Ecco Bella has what you need to pull that look off with the lip products they selected to send me for this review.

Take the two FlowerColor Lipsticks that they graciously provided in Merlot #21 (a haunting plum with a bit of gray and burgundy) and Peach Rose #12 (a chocolate nude warmed with peach for a more sophisticated neutral).  These are free of FD & C dyes, petroleum, preservative, fragrance, and gluten. Instead this formula has vegetable waxes, oils and mineral pigments for a healthier lipstick.

Starting on the left is REDvelation Lipstick, Merlot #21, Peach Rose #12, with Passion #3 Gloss on the right.

Both of those lipsticks spread nicely and felt comfortable.  You can expect about three hours before reapplication is necessary.  Otherwise, the color that is left reverts into more of a stain.

Here I am modeling Peach Rose #12.

Equally becoming is Merlot #21 along with the Plum #3 Lip Liner.

Here I'm have on REDvelation.  What I love is you can deepen for full coverage or have that beautiful sheerness for a more natural look.

In this photo, I am wearing Good for You Gloss in Passion #3.

Next, I sampled a REDvelation Lipstick.  This is dark, mysterious red that is gorgeous with a normal application or to wear as a striking sheer stain just by blotting.  The formula includes castor oil, vitamin E, and a host of organic oils among other beneficial ingredients.  

From left to right is Plum #3 Lip Liner, then REDvelation (light application as a stain)  followed by REDvelation (heavier coverage), Merlot #21, and ending with Peach Rose #12 on the right by my wrist.

Passion #3 Gloss

The Good for You Gloss in Passion #3 was the next product I experimented with.  This moisturizing color was a lively pink-red that left my lips shiny and stunning without feeling overly tacky or heavily coated.  

Last of all, I received a Natural Soft Lip Liner in Plum #3.  What I discovered was this liner was excellent for a smooth application and keeping my color within the outline of my lips.  Furthermore, the color was ideal for wearing with the Merlot and the REDvelation Lipsticks.

Plum #3 liner

Besides a beautiful array of colors available, I liked the texture and feel of their natural and safer formulas of lip products.  Though my first time using Ecco Bella products, I know it won't be the last.  I suggest popping over to their website and checking these lip products out.

The lipsticks and gloss retail for $17.95 whereas the lip liner sells for $15.95.  Browse Ecco Bella's website to learn more or where to buy. 

Mia Mariu Anti-Aging Brightening Serum & Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser Review + Giveaway! ($57)--Ends September 24, 2012

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Mia Mariu Anti-Aging Brightening Serum & Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser 

Botanical beauty and taking the best from nature to transform your skin or look is what Mia Mariu is about with their pure skin care products and beautiful range of mineral cosmetics to their life and body plus nutritional supplement line.  When I was selected to review and give away a few of their products, I looked forward to putting working with this innovative company.

I was sent two items from their skin care line:  Anti-Aging Brightening Serum and their Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser.  It has been more than two weeks of daily use and now I am ready to fill you in on what to expect.

The Anti-Aging Brightening Serum comes in a one-fluid ounce size with a handy pump.  I've been using this creamy and gentle lotion twice a day after cleansing my face, morning and nights.  What I can say is about three days into this routine I started noticing my pores were visibly smaller and a small scar appeared lighter due to their select anti-aging peptides, aloe, vitamin B5 complex, and skin brightening botanicals. My skin tone had an increased glow that seemed to radiate from within. 

Without a doubt,  I loved how lit up my complexion looked and must admit that the longer I kept using this serum, the more beautiful my skin became until those smaller remaining  imperfections lessened to the point until they practically vanished.  As far as wrinkles go, I still have them, but with this overall way my complexion is now beaming, I doubt eyes will be focused on them as much.

I also got to test their Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser, which is designed for all skin types in a formula with sea kelp and aloe that is gentle enough for the most sensitive of skins, even for those suffering from rosaceae, while being tough on removing dirt and makeup.  After I wet my face, I applied a small amount and tenderly massaged this into my skin for about a minute.  This cleanser doesn't foam up excessively.  This one has less lather than some other rinse off cleansers that I had used previously, but does a nice job of melting away makeup and grime  while leaving a pleasant fresh scent and softness behind.  

This is the first time I ever tried any Mia Mariu products and liked what these two accomplished.  Now I am more curious about discovering more of their other products, perhaps, mineral makeup in the future.  Give your skin care routine a jump start with a visit to their website and find your own path to botanical beauty or even your own home business selling their products!

Thanks to Mia Mariu, one lucky Nuts 4 Stuff reader in the continental United States wins a full size 4-oz. bottle of Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser and the one-ounce bottle of Anti-Aging Brightening Serum ($57 value)!


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This giveaway ends September 24, 2012 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.  

Eve Organics Mineral Makeup Review and Giveaway No.2!--Ends August 8, 2011

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Eve Organics Mineral Foundation, Setting Powder and Blush.

I have been turning more to mineral makeup as a safer alternative to conventional cosmetics with their multitude of unknown chemical ingredients.  In the process, I have discovered some wonderful companies and products that I think can help you look just as beautiful without risk to your health.  One such company I'm very fond of is Eve Organics, which I am working with again for this review and giveaway.

Besides making gorgeous cosmetics that avoid any possible toxic ingredients, Eve Organics takes safety to a new level by sealing their products to ensure absolute purity.  As a consumer, this extra step gives me peace of mind as well.

This time I was provided with full sizes of their loose mineral foundation, a setting powder, and a blush. 

Let me start by talking about the loose mineral foundation that I chose in Creme Brulee 02. This was a pale beige shade that went on like silk and gave my complexion a smooth, poreless look with natural sunscreen protection and anti-inflammatories. However, this color was lighter than I expected from the screen shot. 

I would love to review the Light Olive 03 because this would probably be more my ideal shade, but I was unsure when I originally selected a color from their foundation shots on the screen, which appeared rather dark and yellow compared to the Creme Brulee 02.  Now I think that Light Olive 03 would probably be a Light -Warm and the one closer to my coloring. 

The Tinted Setting Powder was wonderful and gave a nice finish without a powdery mask look with just the right amount of color without changing your foundation shade.  I also liked the fact you can wear this tinted setting powder as a light foundation as well.  (The Tinted Setting Powder is the darker shade in my picture).

Lastly, I selected Eve Organics Joyful Blush.  This is a stunning neutral peachy-pink in my opinion that would bring out the best glow for practically everyone.  The color is very natural and one of my favorite items from how it perks up your complexion.

I really love Eve Organics products that I tried so far.  Honestly, I do think you will love this company also once you give them a try.

Thanks to Eve Organics, one lucky Nuts 4 Stuff reader in the United States or Canada wins a full size Joyful Mineral Blush of their own!

This is the Joyful Mineral Blush.

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This giveaway ends August 8, 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.