Fashion

My All-Natural Beauty Routine

February 24, 2015

Wellll, what do ya know? I finally did the all-natural beauty routine video that I have been talking about doing for ages upon ages!

Top: Vince || Leggings: Zella || Lipstick: Cate McNabb ‘Vamp’ || Kiss Wall Art || Champagne: Bon Affair

One of the number one questions I get asked via the bloggy is my stance on makeup. Do I use all-natural, paraben-free, cruelty-free, easy on the skin makeup? If so… HOW do I find the right shades that still come in beautiful hues & are long lasting? Also– do I even WEAR makeup, you ask, (?!?) since in most photos it appears that I don’t.

If you know me, you know that I don’t wear a whole lot of makeup in my everyday life. I go all out for TV appearances, photo shoots and extra special events, but on the daily the most makeup I will possibly wear is a bit of natural foundation, some lipstick/lipgloss and MAAAYBBBEE some mascara. And I say maybe because mascara gets freakishly stuck on my lashes and ends up under my eyes more often than not. (Which is why the right all-natural makeup remover is so important to me– my favorite of which is featured in the video!)

The main takeaway here is… B A L A N C E ! I love to get dolled up on special occasions & I definitely have my brands that I stick to. In the video I mention my favorite lip wear, foundation, mascara (that smells like BLACK TEA! Yummm), makeup remover, deodorant (the best ever. You will fall in love) & sunscreen.

Without further ado, here we are. And if you haven’t yet subscribed to my YouTube channel, I would be eternally grateful if you hit the little ‘Subscribe’ button under the banner on the homepage. I have lots & lots of fun videos to come– including a super personal “Mess Up Your Life” video that we filmed on the beach this weekend.

Video is produced by Enjet Media, a.k.a some of my absolute favorite people out there. Here we are having a blast this last weekend during filming at Tastemade:

Thoughts on the video?! What are your feelings about all-natural cosmetics? Do you wear a lot of makeup, or a lil bit (or none)? Love hearing this kind of stuff. Xox

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Liz S.

Love how the video was filmed! So fun! And I'll say it again (even though I already commented on it, on the video) - love the True Blood reference :) I use a mixture of high-end beauty products (Chanel being my top pick) and all-natural products from Whole Foods. I really like your recommendations!
Kati

Wow, this video is awesome. Love it. You are too cute! I'm definitely going to try that deodorant, I've had such a hard time finding a good all natural one.
Christina

I am excited to watch your video when I get home! I must confess, I eat super healthy and natural but I never really paid much attention to my cosmetics...definitely thought provoking! -Christina http://call-christina.com
Cassie

I love all of the products! So clean and pretty!
Teffy

I made the switch to all-natural cosmetics about 6 months ago and I've been loving it! I use ere perez mascara, which is made from almond oil and is absolutely beautiful! I also love Inika concealer and foundation, as it's so light on the skin and actually lets it breathe. One thing I also love it doing my eyebrows (as in with colour, not tweezers!) as it instantly makes me eyes pop. I'm the same as you, I'm natural during the day but at night I light to dress up and put on make-up. I've actually been on the hunt for an awesome red lipstick (huge dark lips fan) so gonna see if I can find that brand you mentioned! Oh, and for make-up remover I swear by coconut oil! Simply wash your face with lukewarm water, apply a little coconut oil on a cotton bud, and use on your face. Make-up just melts away! I love it! Plus it makes the skin feel super soft afterwards (make sure to rinse after though so there is not too much coconut oil left on the face).z {Teffy's Perks} X
Debbie

I really appreciated your film. I have been living a healthy lifestyle for just over 3 years and it took so long to find a good skincare system I was comfortable with. I really love, ove, love the Origins products. I like to use a complete line rather tha mix and match, and they have everything I need. I wear very light makeup (they have a great CC cream), and am more concerned with skin care. I saw you on a news broadcast regarding veganism and decided I had to check out your website. I love what you wrote about letting go of the vegan label. I love what eating a mostly raw plant-based diet, including juicing and smoothies, has done for me. But, you were talking about listening to your body. I usually do really well and enjoy my lifestyle, but I recently was having such cravings for eggs. I have always believed that when your body craves something specific, that it is lacking in something that it needs. I actually, for the first time in over 3 years, bought eggs and I almost consumed the whole dozen within a week. I got it out of my system and decided that I might just eat an egg or two once in a while. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your honesty and will continue checking your blog. Thank you.