So, in honor of my son and his superhero dream:
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Becoming A Super Hero
My son just had another birthday. He is growing up. Actually, he is a superhero in training, which is a good thing because that is what he wants to be when he grows up. And I fully expect him to fulfill his dreams! He is heroic, compassionate, mindful, protective, daring, outgoing and many other 'heroly' characteristics. But, he is not just a hero in the flesh; he is also a hero of the faith!
So, in honor of my son and his superhero dream:
So, in honor of my son and his superhero dream:
Review - Ecco Bella Makeup
So, I have written this review 4 different times (actually 5 now), and for some reason it simply crashes on me. My first write up was the best, and my second one was pretty good too. But now? Now? Now I am just trying to get this out there to you! You can let me know in the comments if it was worth the read.
On to the review.
I have been wearing my Ecco Bella makeup for several weeks now, and I love it more each time I use it! I was nervous to try it out because in the past I had a negative reaction to anything new I tried. I had pretty much stopped wearing makeup all together and barely anything to special occasions; always dreading the inevitable itching that would follow for days afterward. Well, this time I had allergy testing results that helped me choose the non-toxic makeup brand and items for me. Woo Hoo!
Although there are several non-toxic, all natural, organic makeup companies out there, Ecco Bella was the only one I could find that didn't contain Thyme, White Rice, Honey, Coffee, Grape Seed and Annatto...my personal avoid allergen list.
First of all, none of the Ecco Bella makeup products I received had that odd 'makeup' smell that some brands contain. These were pretty much odorless or had a light 'all natural' floral scent (there are no fragrances or perfumes in this makeup). That is HUGE for me. Also, the colors are absolutely beautiful, and that can be difficult to achieve with all plant based colors (especially when avoiding coffee and annatto as colorants).
When my box arrived each item was individually wrapped like little presents awaiting to be opened! Fun; kind of like a miniature makeup party!
Here is everything freshly opened and ready to be explored.
The foundation is light weight and a little goes a long way. Just use a dab on your finger tips and blend, blend, blend. This allows your natural skin to show through, but evens out your skin tone.
The concealer, which goes on under the liquid foundation, is a little thicker and almost 'sticky', but not in a bad way. Just a few tiny dabs under the eyes or in a trouble spot is all that is needed, then simply blend and apply the liquid foundation over it. Easy peasy. My only 'dislike', if you could call it that, is that the concealer tub is identical to the lipstick tube. I would like them to be a different color or style to easily choose the correct one without having to read the label or open it.
Having said that, here is the lipstick. I LOVE the color. It goes on smooth and has great coverage. After experiencing this lipstick I now want every color (well, every color that would look good on me). And Ecco Bella has quite a selection of colors to choose from. Now this makes me want the moisturizing lipstick they offer too!
Now, I am a lip gloss girl. I always have been, but I don't like them to be sticky or have a fragrance or flavor. Ecco Bella only has 4 to choose from, but after experiencing the one I ordered I want all 4 - he, he, he! Sheer but with a punch of perfect color. Great alone or over your lipstick. Bonus: the lip gloss tube has a mirror for easy application anywhere.
Now on to a really fun product...the eye shadow and powdered eyeliner. I have always liked a powdered eyeliner that can be applied wet or dry, and Ecco Bella does not disappoint. I was only able to get one color of each, and feel pretty one-dimensional when applying them, but I can tell they will look really nice when I can add to my collection. Seriously, a TENY TINY little bit is all you need. These colors are very dramatic and have great coverage. I want a wide variety of these :) Single or double compact with mirror sold separately, and shadows/liners can be added and refilled as needed.
That is what I have, and I look forward to getting the mascara, pencil eye liner, more shadows and powdered liners, lip liner and the moisturizing lipstick in the future.
On to the review.
I have been wearing my Ecco Bella makeup for several weeks now, and I love it more each time I use it! I was nervous to try it out because in the past I had a negative reaction to anything new I tried. I had pretty much stopped wearing makeup all together and barely anything to special occasions; always dreading the inevitable itching that would follow for days afterward. Well, this time I had allergy testing results that helped me choose the non-toxic makeup brand and items for me. Woo Hoo!
Although there are several non-toxic, all natural, organic makeup companies out there, Ecco Bella was the only one I could find that didn't contain Thyme, White Rice, Honey, Coffee, Grape Seed and Annatto...my personal avoid allergen list.
First of all, none of the Ecco Bella makeup products I received had that odd 'makeup' smell that some brands contain. These were pretty much odorless or had a light 'all natural' floral scent (there are no fragrances or perfumes in this makeup). That is HUGE for me. Also, the colors are absolutely beautiful, and that can be difficult to achieve with all plant based colors (especially when avoiding coffee and annatto as colorants).
When my box arrived each item was individually wrapped like little presents awaiting to be opened! Fun; kind of like a miniature makeup party!
Here is everything freshly opened and ready to be explored.
The foundation is light weight and a little goes a long way. Just use a dab on your finger tips and blend, blend, blend. This allows your natural skin to show through, but evens out your skin tone.
The concealer, which goes on under the liquid foundation, is a little thicker and almost 'sticky', but not in a bad way. Just a few tiny dabs under the eyes or in a trouble spot is all that is needed, then simply blend and apply the liquid foundation over it. Easy peasy. My only 'dislike', if you could call it that, is that the concealer tub is identical to the lipstick tube. I would like them to be a different color or style to easily choose the correct one without having to read the label or open it.
Having said that, here is the lipstick. I LOVE the color. It goes on smooth and has great coverage. After experiencing this lipstick I now want every color (well, every color that would look good on me). And Ecco Bella has quite a selection of colors to choose from. Now this makes me want the moisturizing lipstick they offer too!
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| Tuscany Rose |
Now, I am a lip gloss girl. I always have been, but I don't like them to be sticky or have a fragrance or flavor. Ecco Bella only has 4 to choose from, but after experiencing the one I ordered I want all 4 - he, he, he! Sheer but with a punch of perfect color. Great alone or over your lipstick. Bonus: the lip gloss tube has a mirror for easy application anywhere.
Now on to a really fun product...the eye shadow and powdered eyeliner. I have always liked a powdered eyeliner that can be applied wet or dry, and Ecco Bella does not disappoint. I was only able to get one color of each, and feel pretty one-dimensional when applying them, but I can tell they will look really nice when I can add to my collection. Seriously, a TENY TINY little bit is all you need. These colors are very dramatic and have great coverage. I want a wide variety of these :) Single or double compact with mirror sold separately, and shadows/liners can be added and refilled as needed.
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| Eye Shadow |
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| Powdered Eyeliner |
That is what I have, and I look forward to getting the mascara, pencil eye liner, more shadows and powdered liners, lip liner and the moisturizing lipstick in the future.
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