The Organic Face Product Review!

Hello Glams and Geeks! Welcome back to the blog! Today’s post will be focusing on an organic cosmetics company, The Organic Face, that were super sweet and sent me two of their products to try and review. Before we begin, I would like to post my disclaimer: Yes, these products were sent to me free, for trial and reviewing purposes. All opinions shared in this post are genuinely my own. I was not paid to advertise or promote the company or their products. With that being said, I’d like to say that I am very appreciative of them for the opportunity to be able to try out what they’ve sent me, and in return, promise to share my honest thoughts and opinions in this post.

The Organic Face sent me two products (of my choice) to try out. I chose their Luminous Liquid Foundation in the shade Caramel, which retails for $34.99, and their Femme Fatale Shadow Quad in the shade Downtown, retails at $24.99. I was most drawn to these two as I’m a sucker for anything that is said to be “luminous” and am a huge fan of neutral tones, so these two products really drew me in. Now onto the reviewing!

First, let’s talk about their Luminous Liquid Foundation in the shade Caramel. When they asked me to choose two products of my choice, I already knew that I was curious about what an organic foundation would look and feel like on the skin, so it was a no brainer for me to select this as my first item. Thank you to The Organic Face for matching me correctly, as I had originally asked for the shade Almond, described as a shade for medium complexions. Instead, they sent me Caramel, for deep medium complexions, which actually was a perfect match for me. I have been using this as my go-to foundation for the last few weeks to really try out the product and see how it feels on my skin overtime. My feelings on this are that the shade matches my complexion perfectly and the formula blends effortlessly into the skin. I applied it with a foundation brush and then blended it with a Beauty Blender. It is a creamy formula, medium to full coverage, which worked beautifully to cover up my rosacea. My cheeks are always rosy and sometimes difficult to neutralize and cover, and this foundation did an amazing job at covering it up without needing multiple layers or products to get the job done. I will also mention that for anyone with skin sensitivity, like myself, this product may be something for you to consider, as it didn’t trigger my rosacea to heat up or react in any negative way.

 Now, here’s something that I feel is important to address as it may reflect your impression of the foundation: despite it having the word “luminous” in its title, this applies more like a matte foundation. Once applied and settled, it doesn’t give you a dewy finish the way you’d expect a luminous foundation to, but instead, it gives you a bright, healthy complexion due to its base ingredient, kaolin clay, a natural brightener. This foundation is formulated with a beautiful blend of ingredients, such as natural peptides, Green Tea, Vitamins B and C, and Pomegranate, all of which work together to help brighten your complexion, antioxidize, protect, heal, and moisturize your skin! It also has SPF 20 to help protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays, making this product a go-to for anyone who is looking for a multifunctional foundation.

The second product we’ll be talking about is their Femme Fatale Shadow Quad in the shade Downtown. This palette offers four gorgeous neutral shades: Bronze, Dark Chocolate, Sandstone, and Glimmer Nude. The shades are perfect for creating a multitude of looks, for day and night. Each of the shades contain shimmer to them, and apply effortlessly to the skin. With one swipe, the shadow transfers a richly pigmented shade to your eyes. In addition to being able to create a variety of looks with this palette, you can also use the shade Glimmer Nude as a highlight on the skin.

Shown above, I’ve applied the shade to my cheek bones, along my nose and swept over my cupid’s bow to demonstrate how it looks when worn as an all-over highlight. For an organic shadow, these offer rich pigment and full coverage, and are deliciously blendable. In the photo, I’ve used all four shades to create a vampy smoky eye, using Dark Chocolate as the base color. What I love about these shadows is that you can apply them dry or wet, creating different effects depending on how you apply them. For example, when using Dark Chocolate on the lid, I applied it first wet to create a base, then dry to ensure durability. I did the same with Glimmer Nude, however, I applied it dry along my brow bone and the inner corners of my eyes, and wet, when used as a highlight along my face.

All in all, I have to say that my first impression of using organic products was a positive one. I have heard many things about organic products not being durable or long-wearing enough, or that organic brands do not offer enough variety of colors, and that their products may lack pigmentation. However, I’m happy to say that The Organic Face has created a line of beautiful products, packed with rich pigmentation, opacity, durability, and blendability. Their products applied effortlessly and lasted all day; I wore my smoky eye out for dinner and a movie, and it lasted without creasing or fading. After having such a great experience with their products, I can say that I love the feel of organic, and cannot wait to try more products from their line.

If you’d like to learn more about this brand or about what ingredients are in their products, click here to head on over to their website. Also, be sure to check them out on Instagram to see more gorgeous looks created with their wonderful products, @TheOrganicFace. Thank you once again to The Organic Face for your generosity, and for giving me the opportunity to try and share your products here with everyone. Thanks for stopping by and hope you’ll join me next time, here on The Glam Geek Confessional!

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Nyx Cosmetics Haul and Review

Hello Glams and Geeks! It’s time for the much awaited Nyx Haul review! I decided to post this review during the weekend so that I could try on the products during the week and give you guys the most accurate reviews on each and every item. So, this past week, I found out that Ulta was having a 40% off sale on Nyx cosmetics. And of course, I went and picked up some goodies that I’ve been wanting to try for a while. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this brand, Nyx Cosmetics is a cruelty-free brand who offer professional make-up at an affordable price. They have a wide range of products and colors, from neutrals to neon’s. Although they do not have any free-standing stores, they are sold at many locations, most popularly at Ulta and CherryCulture.com.

Today, I will be reviewing the following products:

From Top to Bottom: Purple Rain, Prune, Plum, Orange, Nude Pink, Coral, and Bloom

·         Nyx Slim Lip Liner Pencil in the following shades-

o   Bloom (Matte, Deep Fuchsia-Berry Color)

o   Coral (Warm, Creamy Coral color with minimal frost)

o   Nude Pink (Matte, Cool Rose color)

o   Orange (Matte, Hot Orange color)

o   Plum (Matte, Deep Red-Wine color)

o   Prune (Matte, Deep Purple color)

o   Purple Rain (Bright Magenta color with slight sheen)

From Top to Bottom: Addis Ababa, Bueno Aires, Istanbul, Sydney, Tokyo

·         Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in the following shades-

o   Addis Ababa (Hot Fuchsia-Pink)

o    Buenos Aires (Light, Creamy Orange)

o   Istanbul (Light, Creamy, Salmon-Pink)

o   Sydney (Cool tone Bubble-Gum Pink)

o   Tokyo (Light, Lavender-Pink)

Top: Apple Strudel
Bottom: Eclaire

·         Nyx Butter Gloss in the following shades-

o   Apple Strudel (Coral)

o   Eclaire (Blue-based Pink)

Left: Natural
Right: Rose Petal

Powder Blushes on TopLeft Top Swatch: Summer Peach
Right Top Swatch: Pinched
Rouge Cream Blush Swatches on BottomLeft Bottom Swatch: Rose Petal
Right Bottom Swatch: Natural

·         Nyx Rouge Cream Blush in the following shades-

o   Natural (Dusty-Pink)

o   Rose Petal (Blush-Rose)

Left: Pinched
Right: Summer Peach

·         Nyx Powder Blush in the following shades-

o   Pinched (Rosy-Terracotta with minimal Gold shimmer)

o   Summer Peach (Hot Peach with Gold shimmer)

Wonder Pencil in Medium

·         Nyx Wonder Pencil in Medium (For Olive Skintones)

·         Nyx Illuminator in Narcissistic (Light, iridescent Peachy-Nude with Gold gleam and shimmer)

 

Bloom

Purple Rain

Plum

Prune

Orange

Coral

Nude Pink

Let’s begin with the Nyx Slim Lip Liner Pencils. Upon trying these on, the first thing I noticed is that although they apply very smoothly, they can be a bit drying on the lips, settling into the creases and emphasizing dryness. But, if applied over a moisturizing lip balm, this won’t be too troublesome. What I like is that all of the liners are pretty good quality for such a low price. They last a long time and do not require much reapplication, as I went well over 5-6 hours without touch ups. Also, I love that they don’t feather around the edges of your lips like some liners may do if they are in darker colors. For example, Bloom, a deep fuchsia-berry color, went on smooth and settled onto my lips without budging nor fading. This product retails at $3.50.

Sydney

Addis Ababa

Tokyo

Buenos Aires

Istanbul

Next up, we have the Nyx Soft Matte Lip Creams. These gorgeous liquid lipsticks are a perfect choice for long periods of time as they are smudge-proof and do not transfer. When applied, they go on like a gloss, but may feel a little drying as they settle into lips with a nice, matte finish. The colors are very opaque and can be worn alone, or paired with a lip liner to make colors pop. Another plus for these lovely lippies is their delicious vanilla scent. It isn’t a strong smell, nor an obnoxious one, as some lip products may be too sweet smelling. It is a nice, faint scent that is only noticeable when the cream is first applied, so it doesn’t linger all day. One point I wanted to make about the darker colors in this line, they could leave a light stain on your lips if not removed properly. I applied Addis Ababa to my lips and wore it for most of the day, and upon taking off my makeup, I found that my lips had a faint pink stain on them. I used a makeup removing towel and that wiped the remaining color off my lips. This product retails at $6.00.

Butter Gloss in Eclaire

Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel

The Nyx Butter Glosses are like little delectable pastries in a tube! These delicious glosses are the perfect choice for those of you with a sweet tooth and a love for gloss. When applied, you can smell the sweet aroma of a buttercream cake upon your lips. The gloss leaves a sweet, sheer color on your lips that is very buildable. It isn’t sticky at all, as some glosses can be. It is very moisturizing and can last a few hours, requiring touchups throughout the day. These are also perfect to pair with your favorite Soft Matte Lip Creams! This product retails at $5.00.

 

Rouge Blush in Natural

Rouge Blush in Rose Petal

This next product is perfect for those of you who love natural, “Barely There” makeup. The Nyx Rogue Cream Blushes are beautiful, creamy blushes that bring a healthy, natural glow to any makeup look. Before applying, keep in mind that these are very pigmented, so use a light hand to apply to cheeks. When applied, you’ll notice that the color is very buildable and it gives your cheeks a flawless, dewy look. This is a great go-to product for anyone is looking to appear fresh-faced after a restless night or for someone looking to try something new. This can be applied with a stippling brush or with your finger-tips. This product retails at $6.00.

Pinched

Summer Peach

Another awesome product is the lovely Nyx Powder Blushes. These blushes will definitely give you your money’s worth with their long-lasting quality and their great pigmentation. These blushes go on pretty smooth and a little goes a very long way! They aren’t chalky or ashy like some powder blushes may appear. With one swipe, you can see a nice, healthy color on your cheeks, and can be built to the opacity you desire. One thing I wanted to mention is that of the two blushes I purchased, one contained tiny flecks of glitter, which may fall or transfer as they are loose. This was not a problem for me as these blushes are so pretty and the glitter just enhances the color. This product retails at $5.00.

 

Before applying Wonder Pencil

After applying Wonder Pencil

This next product is my personal favorite and now is part of my everyday makeup look, the Nyx Wonder Pencil in Medium. I absolutely love this pencil as it is great for multiple uses. I am someone who, like many, can sleep 8 hours or more and still have dark circles and tired eyes. Apply this pencil to your waterline and see your face brighten instantly! This pencil can be used to brighten your eyes, hide blemishes on your face, line the outer part of your lips to prevent lipstick from feathering, and as a highlight under your brow bone to emphasize your brow shape. Its formula is very creamy and lasts a little while without creasing or smudging. Reapplication to waterline may be required throughout the day. It also comes in two other shades: Light and Dark. This product retails at $4.50. 

Last but not least, the Nyx Illuminator in Narcissistic. This is a little piece of magic in a compact! This is great for emphasizing your cheek bones, highlighting your nose and your cupid’s bow above your lip, giving you a gorgeous, luminous glow. It is a light, iridescent peachy-nude with gold sheen and shimmer. I love that when applied over blush and on the highlight points of your face, you immediately look vibrant and refreshed. It is perfect for anyone trying to obtain a lit-from-within glow. This product retails at $9.00. Swatch available abov

As always, I thank you for reading and hope you enjoyed my review. I do hope you all check out the products from this post and let me know what you think. You can find these at any retailer that carries the brand, or at NyxCosmetics.com.