Monday, September 28, 2015

Get your hair all sleek and shiny with GlamPalm styling iron!

Loving this fantastic GlamPalm styling iron that boasts energy saving technology, and helps keep hair healthy through its Healing Stones and ceramic coating! Looking for a sleek straightened hair look? GlamPalm SimpleTouch delivers:

Glampalm® SimpleTouch styling iron, boasting Healing Stone™ Technology, exceptional heat efficiency, and protective ceramic coating!




Having super long hair, I am wary of most heat styling tools because they have damaged my hair in the past. Almost immediately after using a typical curling iron, for example, I would feel the fry in my hair. Not so with Glampalm – probably because of the precise temperature control on the instrument, I was able to attain immediate results, without smelling the subtle burn of my locks.

I decided to give this baby a go first by creating a clean, straightened, sleek hair look, since my hair is naturally quite wavy. Check out the photos in this post for some images of the Glampalm itself, and for before-and-after shots of my hair. The sleek hair “after” look you see in the photos was achieved in about 10 minutes with only one swipe on each divided hair section. I followed Glampalm’s included user manual instructions, and divided my hair into 2-inch wide sections that I swiped with the Glampalm once. For anyone who knows how much hair I have (a lot!), 10 minutes to create a look like that is pretty incredible! I really can’t get over how efficient this styling iron is and how quickly I was able to straighten my hair. And all that was achieved without using any hair product before pressing the hair with the iron! That’s the power of ceramic coating and a really well-made hair styling instrument!

The Glampalm also boasts ‘Healing Stone™ Technology’, where the plates of each iron are infused with healing stones extracted in Korea. These, along with the ceramic coating of each iron, are said to promote softness and shine in the hair follicles. Whether my hair actually becomes healthier by using this iron remains to be seen, but I do appreciate a company adding something to the irons that can help in reducing heat damage, and that hopefully promotes healthy hair. After styling my hair with the Glampalm, the hair certainly does look shiny and bouncy.

Glampalm is a producer of the number one styling irons in Korea. I can understand why it has been gaining ground in the US styling iron market, and also around the world. At $220, it’s an investment, but it’s certainly worth every penny. With its efficient use of energy and heat controls, it saves you time, and with its ceramic coating and healing stone technology, it saves your hair from damage. I, for one, am hooked. Stay tuned for some more articles about the Glampalm with more shots of looks achieved by this versatile styling iron! My next project with this puppy: to see how it curls! Scroll down below for some before and after shots.

Follow this blog to keep up to date with various natural beauty and healthy lifestyle tips and reviews. This blog is meant to be a helpful tool for people who are looking to switch to natural cosmetics, but who don't know where to start. I post reviews and articles about products that have worked well for me personally. Hopefully these articles are helpful to my readers, in helping them choose makeup and skincare that are non-toxic and all-natural!

Glampalm® SimpleTouch styling iron, boasting Healing Stone™ Technology, exceptional heat efficiency, and protective ceramic coating!

Above: "Before" shot
Above: After styling hair with GlamPalm
Above: After styling hair with GlamPalm



Sunday, September 27, 2015

Another great review of a Gabriel Cosmetics eye shadow palette!

A wonderful #greenbeauty eye shadow palette by Gabriel Cosmetics - Gabriel Eye Shadow Palette in 'Lava':

 Gabriel Cosmetics Eye Shadow Palette in 'Lava': featuring a matte white, a metallic copper, a metallic sandy gold, and a deeply pigmented, matte plum-brown.

Gabriel eye shadow palettes are long lasting and can be applied with a primer for a bold and super pigmented look, or can be applied in pure powder form for a more natural look. Check out the photos in this post for shots of the eye shadow palette, shots of the colors swiped on the inside of my arm, and shots of the shadows applied on the eyelid (no primer). From one side to the other, the palette features the following colors:

1. A white matte shade that is perfect for gently highlighting under the eyebrow. As can be seen in the swipe photo, the white color perfectly conceals itself on the lightest part of my arm (the inside of the arm).

2. A gorgeous, warm, metallic copper shade that really does wonders with blue or green eyes.

3. A deep matte plum-brown, perfect for lining the lashes and for shading the lid contours.

4. A warm sandy gold that can be applied boldly with several swipes, but that also works as an amazing wash of gold highlight (as a light, natural day look, for example). This shade perfectly compliments anyone with yellow skin undertones (like myself).

Gabriel Cosmetics is a natural cosmetics brand, that is always paraben-free, cruelty-free, gluten-free and vegan. Check out the company's website for more information on all of their wonderful offerings in both makeup and skincare. Gabriel Cosmetics, along with its sister line of makeup products, Zuzu Luxe, has become a staple in the U.S. natural cosmetics market, and is a favorite and consistently well-rated brand among green beauty enthusiasts. 

Follow this blog to keep up to date with various natural beauty and healthy lifestyle tips and reviews. This blog is meant to be a helpful tool for people who are looking to switch to natural cosmetics, but who don't know where to start. I post reviews and articles about products that have worked well for me personally. Hopefully these articles are helpful to my readers, in helping them choose makeup and skincare that are toxin-free and all-natural!

 Gabriel Cosmetics Eye Shadow Palette in 'Lava': featuring a matte white, a metallic copper, a metallic sandy gold, and a deeply pigmented, matte plum-brown.





Thursday, September 17, 2015

The natural mascara game - Top 5 picks

My Top 5 picks for quality, effective, toxin-free, carcinogen-free and paraben-free mascara! Check it out below:


Looking for good quality, effective, toxin-free, carcinogen-free and paraben-free mascara? Tired of putting un-natural, chemical-ridden mascaras around your sensitive eyes? Mascara was one of the first makeup products, after lipstick, that I decided to switch to only natural brands for. Having had sensitive eyes, as well as vision problems while growing up, I decided to take the best possible care of my eyes - after all, we only have one set! After trying various natural brands' mascaras, I decided to profile my five favorites thus far. These are all green beauty brands of mascara that have worked wonderfully for me, and that have long lasting power, do not clump, apply easily and do not irritate my sensitive peekers.

Check out the photos below for pictures of each of the five natural, toxin-free mascara picks. Read below the photos for descriptions of each mascara. And leave comments below of your favorite natural brand mascaras!

 
Natural mascara pick # 1: Gabriel Cosmetics Mascara - Vegan and gluten-free, this mascara is perfect for a natural look as it lengthens and defines with a gel-like texture. This mascara is just perfect for every day and doesn’t make lashes look fake. This mascara is available in two natural shades - brown and black. Continue reading below to read about Gabriel's mascara offering via the brand's Zuzu Luxe makeup line, which offers some fun mascara color options too!


Natural mascara pick # 2: Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara - Formulated without FD & C color, parabens, talc and mineral oil, this mascara is a great volume and length building mascara for more dramatic looks. It's a perfect go-to mascara for a night out or for a job interview. Pacifica also has a water-resistant mascara option worth checking out - the 'Aquarian Gaze' mascara.


Natural mascara pick # 3: Tarte Cosmetics lights, camera, flashes™ statement mascara - This is an amazing mascara for performers (on stage and t.v.) because of the amazing intensity of the volume and curl that this formula creates. This mascara really makes it look like you have fake lashes on. And when lights are hitting you for stage or t.v. lighting, a mascara like this will keep your eyes present!


Natural mascara pick # 4: Zuzu Luxe Mascara - Is pictured in the slideshow in the color 'Navy', but is also available in several shades, including plum. This mascara has a very similar texture to the Gabriel Mascara, but with an even cleaner application, and with an even more gel-like texture. This mascara is amazing for every day and never clumps. This is also a great colored mascara choice because the texture of this formula is so clean (not thick at all), making the color appear more subtle, so the blue lashes don't look tacky!


Natural mascara pick # 5: Physician's Formula Organic wear® 100% Natural Origin FakeOut™ Mascara - This 100% natural and 70% organic mascara formula is a great in-between with regards to natural versus dramatic looks. It's a good mascara for every day, for those who always like a little bit of extra volume. It's also a very build-able formula, and it's possible to achieve a "fake-lash" dramatic look with several swipes!



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Monday, September 14, 2015

Cotz Face: A fantastic new facial sunscreen worth checking out!

Five stars for COTZ FACE, for Natural Skin Tones, SPF 40 facial sunscreen - paraben-free and preservative-free!

CōTZ FACE, for Natural Skin Tones, SPF 40

The online drugstore Pharmaca is fantastic for many reasons, and one of those reasons includes the samples the drugstore includes along with any order. A recent order included four whole sample packets of CoTZ FACE for Natural Skin Tones, SPF 40 sunscreen, which I wanted to profile as a new favorite facial sunscreen. This is definitely one that I will personally buy a full-size tube of! This sunscreen is free of parabens, preservatives and chemical sunscreens and is rated a safe 2 on the EWG Skin Deep Database.

CoTZ FACE is one of the best feeling sunscreens I have ever applied on my face. The cream is so soft and easy to apply and is one of the few facial products I've used, aside from pure facial oils, that doesn’t pull at the skin when rubbing the product in. The sunscreen has a super light-weight, fluffy mousse texture that absorbs beautifully and evenly.

The ‘Natural Skin Tone’ tint is ideal for medium, tanned and dark skin tones (there is also a version available specifically for lighter and fair skin tones). This sunscreen is also a great replacement for a light foundation, for those who like to wear foundation every day. The tint in this sunscreen covers any gentle blemishes that the skin may be exhibiting.

Tested by yours truly in the Pacific Ocean’s waters, this sunscreen provides excellent water-resistant protection for well over an hour. The SPF 40 is also a great sunscreen factor for water sporting that may keep you out in the direct sunlight for several hours. CoTZ does offer several different SPF options on their website, including an un-tinted, all-natural version of the facial sunscreen.

Follow this blog to keep up to date with various natural beauty and healthy lifestyle tips and reviews. This blog is meant to be a helpful tool for people who are looking to switch to natural cosmetics, but who don't know where to start. I post reviews and articles about products that have worked well for me personally. Hopefully these articles are helpful to my readers, in helping them choose makeup and skincare that are non-toxic and all-natural!

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

You've gotta try: Beessential Beeswax Lip Balm in 'Lime & Coconut' - Mojito-lover's dream lip balm!

The verdict is in - best thing since sliced bread is mojito-flavored lip balm by Beessential!
Beessential beeswax lip balm in 'lime & coconut" - a mojito and margarita lover's dream lip balm!

Attention mojito and margarita lovers – your dream lip balm has arrived! Beessential has made a fantastic addition to their non-toxic skincare line, in their all new beeswax lip balm in the flavor ‘lime & coconut’. If you like coconut and lime inspired cocktails, Mexico, and tropical sunsets, then this will probably be your new favorite lip balm! Seriously, applying this super moisturizing, protective lip balm on your lips is like spreading mojito butter on your pucker. And what’s most amazing, of course, is that this scrumptious flavor is achieved through all natural ingredients (natural coconut flavor and lime oil).

Beessential crafts a plethora of amazing lip balm flavors using only natural and non-toxic ingredients. Check out the recommended links below for reviews of some of Beessential’s other lip balm flavors. There is something for everyone and Beessential is fast becoming popular for creating really cool flavor combinations, such as ‘orange ginger’, ‘lemon & lavender’, and ‘rose & mint’, to name a few. Check out the Beessential website's lip balm section for more information on the various flavors.

The ‘lime & coconut’ lip balm boasts the following all-natural, moisturizing and protective ingredients: beeswax, coconut oil, natural coconut flavor, shea butter, cupuacu butter, olive oil, tocopherol (natural vitamin E), lime oil, and monk fruit extract. With ingredients like that, your lips can’t get any better treatment. This balm is perfect for healing dry, crapped lips, and for preventing them. As mentioned with previous Beessential balm reviews, this is also an excellent lip balm to apply underneath lipstick, since it has a matte finish, and, therefore, will not interfere with a lipstick’s intended finish.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Pixi by Petra Tinted Brilliance Balm in 'Unique Pink'

Double Application of Pixi by Petra's Tinted Brilliance Balm in 'Unique Pink'. Non-Toxic and Paraben-Free lip gloss option by Pixi - moisturizing, refreshing and long lasting!

Click photo above for Youtube Video tutorial!

Pixi is a UK-based non-toxic and paraben-free cosmetics company that has been making a huge wave in the United States of late because of the company’s recent partnership with Target, where the brand is now being distributed. Pixi is an economical non-toxic cosmetics brand that develops products infused with beneficial and botanical ingredients that are safe for our skin and our bodies.

Pixi’s Tinted Brilliance Balm in 'Unique Pink' is a beautiful tinted lip balm that actually finishes more like a lip gloss, with a refreshing minty scent and hydrating formula that lasts for hours. This lip gloss stick formula is very similar to the “power pigment” lip products by Tarte, and works just as well as the latter brand. Check out the video for a peek at how this buildable lip product looks when applied on the lips in several swipes. As can be seen in the video, this lip product is sheer, shiny and lustrous, and it brings out the lips’ natural color.

Follow this blog to keep up to date with various natural beauty and healthy lifestyle tips and reviews. This blog is meant to be a helpful tool for people who are looking to switch to natural cosmetics, but who don't know where to start. I post reviews and articles about products that have worked well for me personally. Hopefully these articles are helpful to my readers, in helping them choose makeup and skincare that are non-toxic and all-natural!


#pixibeauty