Saturday, April 20, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Purple, Pink, Taupe EOTD!
I was in the mood today to try out some new Pumpkin and Poppy shadows I ordered
Devita Naturals 'Pink Champagne' from the Portofino Noir palette (the pink in the palette)
Zosimos Botanicals Cream Shadow in 'White Hilite'
Pressed Taupe shadow handmade by Oxana! (base on top of white hilite)
Pumpkin and Poppy 'Pillbox' (lid)
Pumpkin and Poppy 'Riviera' (outer corner)
Scaredy Cat Cosmetics 'Hedgerow' (lid) - My Review
Silk Naturals 'Phantom' (inner corner)
All Natural Face Lengthening and Volumizing Black Mascara
SN 'Phantom' not pictured
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Scaredy Cat Cosmetics!
"Ice and Fire": Game of Thrones Tutorial to see 'Phoenix Tears' (left)
Get Ready With Me: Spring Pink and Purple to see 'Love Stinks' (right)
L to R: Hedgerow, Orbital, Keltoi, Metamorphosis, Draconia
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
IMATS FOTD with Jen!
Me!:
Tinted Moisturizer with Devita SPF30 + All Natural Face Cream Foundation
Pumpkin and Poppy 'Oak Bark' Bronzer
The All Natural Face 'Desert Sand' Glow (as blush)
The All Natural Face 'Wedding Day Glow'
Zuzu Luxe Shadow 'Vixen'
Pumpkin and Poppy 'Archer'
All Natural Face 'Rose Gold', 'Whitest White'
Geek Chic Cosmetics 'As You Wish' (Valentine's Day Tutorial)
Benecos Deep Black Mascara
The All Natural Face Diva Stick in 'Bubblegum'
Silk Naturals Liquid Lip Gloss in 'Innocent'
Jen's Makeup!
Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation
Silk Naturals 'Phantom'
Pumpkin and Poppy 'Archer'
Burgundy from Urban Decay Naked Palette
Jordana Eyeliner
Jordana Mascara
Tarte Blush in 'Exposed'
ELF Lipgloss in 'Strawberry'
Monday, April 8, 2013
Products to SWAP/SELL! Blog Sale
I want to clear out some of the products I know I won't use!
I'll most likely swap for eyeshadows or pigments!
Prices to be discussed.
*Leave me a comment or email me at iluvjesse444@me.com
FACE:
NEW - W3ll People Narcissist Foundation Stick in '0' - Used 3x Devita Naturals Metro Neutrals Palette - Used 2x
[Claimed] All Natural Face Highlighter - Used 3x
Silk Naturals Malibu Miss Bronzer - Used 1x
All Natural Face Really Pink Blush - Used 1x
The All Natural Face Corrector in Patina (Green) - 25g? - Used 3x
100% Pure Eyeshadow Stick in chocolate & champagne - Used 4x
(About 2 years old - just want to clarify)
The Conservatorie 4-Pan Palette - Not sure of the shade names - Got in another swap
[Claimed] The Conservatorie 'Faded Lavender' Blush
Physicians Formula Mineral Airbushing Bronzer - Used 1x
Gabriel Cosmetics 'Florentina' Multipot - Used 1x
*Leave me a comment or email me at iluvjesse444@me.com
Indie Shadows!
[Claimed] My Beauty Addiction LE Silver (no name) - New
[Claimed] My Beauty Addiction 'Cabaret' LE - New
[Claimed] My Beauty Addiction LE Purple (no name) - New
[Claimed] My Beauty Addiction 'Broken Stiletto' LE - New
[Claimed] Everyday Minerals 'Butterfly Kisses' - Got in another swap
Geek Chic Cosmetics 'I Dream of Large Women' - Only swatched
Geek Chic Cosmetics 'Yay' SAMPLE - Only swatched
Oslo Cosmetics Ara - Used 1 x
Oslo Cosmetics Orphicus - Used 2x (pushed down slightly)
Aromaleigh Frailty of Genuis - Used 1x
[Claimed] Pumpkin + Poppy Cosmetics Ashes to Ashes - Only swatched
[Claimed] Kiss My Sass Cosmetics 'Sweet Dreams' LE - Used 1 x
[Claimed] Shiro Cosmetics Master Sword SAMPLE - Used 1x
[Claimed] My Pretty Zombie 'Law Firm Lamp Cake' SAMPLE - Used 2x
[Claimed] My Pretty Zombie 'Thundernuts' SAMPLE - Used 2x
All Natural Face Pink Ice Storm - Used 1x
[Claimed] Creme Brulee - Used 2x
[Claimed] Subdued - Used 3x
Antique Copper - Used 4x
Scaredy Cat Cosmetics 'Draconia' SAMPLE - Used 1x
[Claimed] All Natural Face Purple Chrome SAMPLE - From another swap
[Claimed] All Natural Face Pink Gold Deluxe SAMPLE - Never used
[Claimed] (Right below - Darling Girl Cosmetics 'Ugh, Candied Yams' GWP - Only swatched)
Silk Naturals 'Toys' GWP x2 - Never Used [1 Claimed]
Crew GWP
Aura
[Claimed] Moonstone
Sweet Tea
Quantum
[Claimed] My Beauty Addiction LE Silver (no name) - New
[Claimed] My Beauty Addiction 'Cabaret' LE - New
[Claimed] My Beauty Addiction LE Purple (no name) - New
Oslo Cosmetics Ara - Used 1 x
Oslo Cosmetics Orphicus - Used 2x (pushed down slightly)
Aromaleigh Frailty of Genuis - Used 1x
[Claimed] Pumpkin + Poppy Cosmetics Ashes to Ashes - Only swatched
[Claimed] Kiss My Sass Cosmetics 'Sweet Dreams' LE - Used 1 x
[Claimed] Shiro Cosmetics Master Sword SAMPLE - Used 1x
[Claimed] My Pretty Zombie 'Law Firm Lamp Cake' SAMPLE - Used 2x
[Claimed] My Pretty Zombie 'Thundernuts' SAMPLE - Used 2x
All Natural Face Pink Ice Storm - Used 1x
[Claimed] Creme Brulee - Used 2x
[Claimed] Subdued - Used 3x
Antique Copper - Used 4x
Scaredy Cat Cosmetics 'Draconia' SAMPLE - Used 1x
[Claimed] All Natural Face Purple Chrome SAMPLE - From another swap
[Claimed] All Natural Face Pink Gold Deluxe SAMPLE - Never used
[Claimed] (Right below - Darling Girl Cosmetics 'Ugh, Candied Yams' GWP - Only swatched)
Silk Naturals 'Toys' GWP x2 - Never Used [1 Claimed]
Crew GWP
Aura
[Claimed] Moonstone
Sweet Tea
Quantum
NEW - W3ll People Narcissist Foundation Stick in '0' - Used 3x Devita Naturals Metro Neutrals Palette - Used 2x
[Claimed] All Natural Face Highlighter - Used 3x
Silk Naturals Malibu Miss Bronzer - Used 1x
All Natural Face Really Pink Blush - Used 1x
The All Natural Face Corrector in Patina (Green) - 25g? - Used 3x
100% Pure Eyeshadow Stick in chocolate & champagne - Used 4x
(About 2 years old - just want to clarify)
[Claimed] The Conservatorie 'Faded Lavender' Blush
Physicians Formula Mineral Airbushing Bronzer - Used 1x
Gabriel Cosmetics 'Florentina' Multipot - Used 1x
ALL with be washed and sanitized before being sent.
PurMinerals Double Ended Brush
Angled EOB Brush
Angled Ecotools Brush
Random Foundation Brush
EOB Foundation Brush
Ecotools Foundation Brush
Doubleended Foundation Brush
EOB Foundation Brush
Real Techniques Foundation Brush
2 Random Stippling Brush
PurMinerals Buffing Brush
2 EOB Blush Brushes
Random powder brush
Makeup Wipes - Dry + Sensitive Skin, Brand new - still have seal!
Blissoma:
Cleansers all SOLD.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Room Tour in PICTURES
One Tree Hill Quote:
Clown Wallpaper:
A PUPPY!!
Wall in front of my Desk
Dead Flowers!
Left, from Sophomore year Prom.
Right, from closing night of my first lead role in High School.
Curtains
Quotes on stickynotes
Sand and shells from my beach house
Friday, April 5, 2013
GRWM: Spring Pink and Purple!
PRODUCTS USED:
Tinted Moisturizer with Devita SPF30 + All Natural Face Cream Foundation
Pumpkin and Poppy 'Oak Bark' Bronzer
The All Natural Face 'Desert Sand' Glow (as blush)
The All Natural Face 'Wedding Day Glow'
Zosimos Cream Shadow in 'Daylily'
Scaredy Cat Cosmetics 'Love Stinks'
All Natural Face 'Twilight'
All Natural Face 'Frosted Plums'
Silk Naturals 'Phantom'
MyChelle Stick Concealer in 'Cream'
Silk Naturals Sleep in A Jar in Light Peach
Benecos Volumizing Black Mascara
Burts Bees Lip Gloss in 'Nearly Dusk'
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
INTERVIEW: Sara of 'Rainwater Botanicals'
My Videos Ft. Rainwater Botanicals
(matching blog post)
(and many more! Search Rainwater Botanicals on my channel)
Interview with Sara!
Why did you decide to start your
business?
I started making products as a hobby about 10 years ago. I joined the
local Public Market and sold some products on the side for years. It wasn't
until my children were born that I decided to pursue Rainwater Botanical full
time. I feel pretty fortunate most days to be able to work around the needs of
my family.
What types of products do you
offer? Are any or all of your products vegan?
We offer a nearly full range of bath and body products. Everything from
deodorant to soap and skin care. Natural perfume oils and of course our Healing
Salve. Every one of our products is vegan except the Healing Salve which
contains beeswax.
Which product took the longest
to formulate and get right?
The deodorant! For sure!
Ugh...I have to pick one? Ha ha, I guess its the Intensive Repair
Cream. I think it works well for most skin types and helps a wide range of skin
complaints. I get to hear all kinds of success stories and that just brings me
joy:)
Which product do you personally
use most often?
I use a pretty wide range of my own products daily. Most often I use
the Lavender & Shea hand and body butter. Constant hand washing requires
and really good cream to keep my hands from drying up.
Which product is a best seller?
Our deodorant.....it sells all over the world. Pretty proud of that;)
What are your thoughts on
preservatives? How do you determine which ones you use in your products?
We try and stick with natural preservatives and only when necessary.
I'm constantly on the lookout for the latest in natural preservatives. In fact
we just found one made from radishes
that is Ecocert approved. We will be switching to it exclusively in the next
few months.
What are your thoughts on
FD&C dyes?
Unnecessary, at best.
How important is utilizing
social media to you?
Very! Its a great way to communicate with customers!
What do you like to do in your
spare time?
Spare time?
What is your favorite food?
Salad. Seriously...I love salad and eat it for most meals. I love salad
for breakfast.
What is your #1 most listened to
song on Itunes/your music player?
I don't really have a most listened to song. I have Pandora on all the
time while working and have about 50 different channels. Currently I'm
listening to a channel call “I turn my camera on”.
What other skincare/makeup
companies do you like?
John Masters Organics, Terra Firma Cosmetic, Aubrey Organics and anyone
who tries to keep it natural and ethical.
What is your current skincare
routine?
I am trying out an “oil cleansing method” with the hopes of adding it
to our line. So far its going well I’m pleased to say. I also use the Troubled
Skin Serum and Eye Serum. Followed by mineral makeup and set in place and
refreshed during the day with our Nourishing Facial Toner. Once a week I like
to use a mask, usually our Dead Sea one but occasionally I use our Pumpkin
Facial Mask.
What is the most important thing
you want people to know about your company?
Rainwater Botanicals, like most small family run eco-businesses, cares
deeply about our customers and our commitment to health of people and planet.
For us, this is a way of life.
What is a tip you have for
someone interested in making the switch to natural skincare/cosmetics and
doesn't know where to start?
Etsy is a great place to start as so many of the shops are committed to
natural skin care as well as customer care. The shop keepers on etsy will
answer questions and offer advice to help get people started with natural
goodness and are very knowledgeable and skilled. Many of the small businesses
on Etsy offers samples for next to nothing so you can try it out before
investing.
Rainwater Botanicals Links!
COUPON CODE!!!
Used code 'APRILSHOWERS' for 12% off
April 1st-10th
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND:
Intensive Repair Cream
Nourishing Serum
Healing Salve (a must have)
Deodorant
-(if you aren't sensitive to baking soda)
Skin Repair Serum
-(it's a mix of oils, the Nourishing and
Troubled Serums have more of a "serum" texture)
March Favorites!!
College Favorites aka FOOD!
Frozen Peaches
Carrots
Music!
Shows!
Californication
House of Lies
Game of Thrones - New 'Ice and Fire' Tutorial!
People!