I love makeup. Always have. When I was little, I’d sit on my mom’s bed and watch her get ready for work. She always looked so glamorous while she curled her hair and put on her makeup. I couldn’t wait to grow up and be just like her!
Fast forward to junior high when all of my friends were getting into makeup. Cover Girl compacts were the popular thing, and I remember Cappuccino Cream was the “in” shade - even if it didn’t quite match your skin! Anytime I went to the store with my mom I’d ask if I could go look at makeup, run to the Cover Girl section, and check each compact to see if I’d get lucky and find Cappuccino Cream!
There’s no surprise that in my early 20’s, one of my favorite things to do was go and get my makeup done at a makeup counter, usually at Nordstrom. I loved sitting while a makeup artist applied my makeup, it was so relaxing! I especially loved the result. A makeup artist could achieve a look that I could never quite do on my own at home. Anytime I felt like I was in a rut, I’d go pick out a new eyeshadow or new lip gloss, and it would just make me happy!
Then YouTube came along, and the makeup world changed. At any time of day or night you could watch a makeup tutorial by a beauty guru, and then try it yourself. I’d make a list of the products they were using and go and get them. Some were drugstore products. Some were higher end. Some were in between. I fell in love with makeup even more and decided to take a course in makeup artistry. I learned some cool tips and tricks, but my 9-5 job took priority and makeup artistry took the backseat to other things. But my love for makeup never went away!
A few years ago I decided to take a look at everything I was using in my home, including cleaning and personal care products. I found that every product we were using contained toxic ingredients. Things that are directly linked to allergies, endocrine disruption, and even cancer. I began to overhaul all of those products and replace them with healthy and safe options. The last place that I thought to look was my makeup bag. I knew that there were chemicals in my makeup, and I assumed they weren’t good for me, but I didn’t know where to check the safety of them and I didn’t know about any safe options for makeup. My friends that were into overall health and wellness told me about a couple of different makeup brands that are safe, and the more I looked into healthy options for all of my body care products, the more I started to learn about safe makeup as well. The Think Dirty app is a great place to start. You can check the safety of all of your cosmetics there. You can also hop onto the EWG’s Skin Deep database to see how your cosmetics rank in terms of safety.
At this point, I’ve tried quite a few different eco-beauty products. Some I’ve liked, some did not work for me at all. I am committed to using safe products though because to me, it doesn’t make sense to eliminate harmful chemicals from my home and body care products, only to put them on my face everyday when I apply my makeup. I am always on the hunt for makeup that is safe, performs well, and doesn’t break the bank. So you can only imagine my excitement when Young Living announced a new makeup line last month, Savvy Minerals! I already love Young Living products, I love the company, and I love everything that they stand for! I was so pumped to give this makeup a try!
For my first order, I decided to try foundation, 4 eyeshadows, Multitasker (eyeshadow, eyeliner and brow filler in one!), blush, lip gloss and lipstick. I also got the misting spray to spray on my makeup brush before applying the foundation.
Here are the things that I love about it:
1. The foundation is buildable. I like full coverage, and this definitely gives me the coverage that I like. If you just want a light wash of color to even your skin tone or to combat shine, one application is all you need. If you’d like more coverage, you can add to it.
2. The Multitasker is dark brown. A black eyeliner is available, but I prefer dark brown and I think it is most flattering on all skin tones. Even Marilyn Monroe’s famous eyeliner was dark brown!
3. The products are SO GOOD FOR YOU! They are formulated with NO: talc, bismuth, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic colorants
4. The makeup lasts all day. I live in Southern California where our summer days can reach the 100’s, and my makeup doesn’t wear off! Plus, my skin can breathe!
5. My little girl loves makeup, and she is only 4! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! She asks nearly every day if she could put makeup on. And you know what? Most days, I let her. I love knowing that the products in my makeup bag are safe enough that I can feel comfortable putting some on her skin. I know they aren’t going to harm her little body or compromise her health.
I only recommend products that I’ve used and that I love. So far I am loving everything that I've tried! If you’d like to order some makeup and receive a wholesale discount, leave your email below and I’ll get you hooked up!
Here's my before & after!
