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Green Beauty Wishlist | 05.10.16

Posted on May 10, 2016May 9, 2016 by Mercy with 2 Comments

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Another mini makeup haul for you ☀️ I grabbed

Another mini makeup haul for you ☀️ I grabbed a 12g jar of The All Natural Face’s cream foundation (which they split into two 6g containers) I haven’t used this stuff since I first tried it in 2014 but I thought it was great then and we’ll see if it still is! I don’t use it all-over in full coverage, but rather I apply it with strategic placement in a lightweight way like concealer. For full coverage I would use it with a damp beauty blender, I’m not sure how well it would fare with a brush. Fingers (as I do) would work as well -it needs some warmth or moisture to apply better. I’ll say that TANF website needs a facelift - the only way I could figure out my foundation back in 2014 and even now was to go to their mineral powder foundation page and guess what my shade is based on a low quality photo of their powders lined up - I’m still in the shade Porcelain Kissed by Honey which is the lightest shade of the neutral shades. They truly need to work on their product photos though! 🖐
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Part 1 of a 2-part @everydayminerals haul to brigh

When the Muses Sing of Spring 🌼 The @theboxwall

When the Muses Sing of Spring 🌼 The @theboxwalla April beauty box is already around the corner and this one’s going to be a goody. April’s box showcases @monasterymade — created by Athena Hewitt, a practicing esthetician of 20 years. She draws a lot of the inspiration for the line from her Greek heritage and she formulates her products with a minimalist philosophy.
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Two full-size Monastery products are included in the April box:
• ALOE Hyaluronic Moisture Boost ($79 retail value) — a hydrating serum based in HA and aloe. Also contains clary sage for reducing inflammation.
• XX Rose Glycolic Gel ($74 value) — an AHA exfoliating serum made with 10% glycolic acid which is derived from sugarcane and papaya.

I’m eager to dig in to these products ASAP and will report back with some first impressions in the coming days!

If you’re not already a Boxwalla subscriber, you can sign up for the April box via the link in my bio! Cost: $49.95; total retail value is $153.

For more info on how their subscription service works, feel free to check out my highlighted stories. .
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〰️ I’ve had a few days to test @siam_seas ne

〰️ I’ve had a few days to test @siam_seas new Skin Revolution Mask and the newly reformulated Twilight BeCalm Serum (both gifted c/o Siam Seas) and I thought I’d update with how I’m liking these so far.

Skin Revolution is definitely intense, deep cleansing, and exfoliating, and so I’ve found that I like to combine about 4-5 drops of Twilight in with this mask for extra moisture, in addition to misting the mask application about halfway through. When I rinse the mask off I make sure to scrub in gentle outward swipes while simultaneously rinsing off - I do this since the mask is gritty and I don’t want to over exfoliate. For me this mask would be something I opt for if my skin is in desperate need of exfoliation (we’re talking suuuper dull, congested, in need of rejuvenation!) or as a once in awhile treat - it’s quite effective and my skin wouldn’t need this on a weekly basis. The ingredients list on this mask is a thing to behold - I love being able to see specks of every ingredient in it. Thanaka is a special ingredient I haven’t seen in too many products and I love that it’s in this mask.

The Twilight serum has sea buckthorn in it so I’ve designated it as a PM-only serum - I’m so pale these days that sea buckthorn casts a noticeable orange tint on me during the day 😂 But I’ve found a really cozy spot for this in PM routines where I just use some facial mist, about 5 drops of Twilight, and I top it with Votary’s super seed cream. A serum it pairs well with though is Stark Skincare’s Everlasting hydrating serum because it’s light, it doesn’t pill, and it’s also formulated to be calming! This serum does so much on its own though (has both aloe and oils) so I don’t feel the need to add extras. It gives the most pretty diffused lit glow and feels so soothing.

Siam Seas is running a promotion until the 7th in which orders of the Skin Revolution Mask will come with a complimentary masking brush pictured here! They are also running a giveback promotion until the end of the month (Continued ⬇️)

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#texturetuesday @votarylondon’s Super Seed Nutri

#texturetuesday @votarylondon’s Super Seed Nutrient Cream c/o Boxwalla’s February beauty box 🌱 If you’re not already subscribed you can still sign up for this box via the affiliate link in my bio! 🖐

@theboxwalla’s first box of 2020 is showcasing @

@theboxwalla’s first box of 2020 is showcasing @votarylondon - a British-made plant-based skincare line founded by makeup artist Arabella Preston and her friend/serial entrepreneur Charlotte Semler (and it’s beloved by the likes of @carolinehirons and Kate Middleton I hear)
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February’s box includes two full sized products: Votary’s Super Seed Nutrient Cream and Super Seed Oil ($212 total retail value) - a lightweight fragrance-free duo made to soothe and protect sensitive skin.
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I’ve had the last week+ to test these out and my results with them have blown my poor expectations out of the water!
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Internally I'm a contrarian and I'm always skeptical of hyped products, and there's the fact that most oils don't wow me and that I don't opt for matte-finish creams like the Super Seed one because my skin gets drier by the year. So why am I loving this duo so much?
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Firstly, while the cream does leave a visually almost-matte finish, my skin actually feels velvety smooth to the touch and it's not tight or dry when I make a facial expressions. It's kind of crazy that the cream has that light finish given that it has a thick slightly whipped (super beautiful) texture in the pot. I'm also thrilled to see that it hasn't clogged my pores so far and it is a woooonderful base for makeup, specifically Glossier's skin tint. I don't know how or why this cream works so beautifully for me but it does and I'm obsessed with it!
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As for the oil, it's like pure light silk that drips out of that orifice dropper! In terms of moisture it hits this sweet spot for my skin where I can use it day or night and my skin feels perfect - never lacking nor never too oily. It sinks in beautifully with my other products as well. It has a mildly nutty scent as its made with 22 seed oils - it reminds me of fruit seeds and I quite enjoy it although the scent dissipates quickly. For me this is the type of oil that could work for any situation or season, its trusty and reliable and leaves such a nice glowy finish.
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Subscriptions for the February box are still open and it runs for $49.95 which is such a great deal considering the price tags on these. You can sign up via the affiliate link in my bio!

While I work on getting my blog back up and runnin

While I work on getting my blog back up and running, this post will have to serve as a mini-review of sorts for the @theboxwalla December beauty box. Quick and short reviews are not my style, but I'm loving this box too much to continue to wait to share!

The December box showcased Australia-based @lepaar and included 3 products, 2 being full sized and one custom size body oil, valued at $151. It's actually still available as a one-time box for $69.95 and you can purchase one via my affiliate link in the bio while they last.
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🌕 Luxurious Body Firming Oil/ Deep Tissue Strengthening Composition - I have to talk about this one first as it's my favorite out of the box! It comes in a custom size and it's based in olive oil, camellia oil, milk thistle seed oil, arnica, and more. I've been using it as a moisture boost to add into my CeraVe body cream and it has really improved my skin's moisture levels over the last two months with this dry winter air. My skin also feels more firm and strengthened lately. I would say it has a medium-weight viscosity, it leans rich but not in the greasy sense, and it gives my skin that juicy velvety finish after it's nice and absorbed. My skin is too dry to forego body cream but I think it would be an excellent massage oil - I give myself foot massages with it and it's so nice! A little tip: the bottle does have a reducer but the oil still comes out in a pour, so be careful to pour slowly into hands or press it against your hand and tilt upside down a la nail polish remover style.
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🌕 Luminous Beauty Balm/ Moisture Lock + Stress Recovery - This moisturizing face balm is a little different from most balms in that it comes in a very loose and melty form. My jar seems more melty than other photos I've seen, even when I received my package on a cold and freezing day. Nonetheless I've really been liking this balm in my PM skincare where I layer it over my @stratiaskin Rewind hydrating serum and I follow that up with a moisturizing cream for a more sealed in/less oily finish before bed. I feel like this balm is a creamy version of their body oil, just designed for the face! It's so soothing and so good. (cont. 👇)

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