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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My First Rocksbox! (Unboxing, Review, and A Special Gift For You!)

Hello Glams and Geeks! Welcome back to the blog! I’m really excited for today’s post as I’m sharing my very first Rocksbox unboxing with you! Before I unveil the contents of my Rocksbox, I will introduce you to Rocksbox and tell you a bit about them, and afterwards, I have a special surprise for my glams and geeks! So be sure to read through to find out what’s in store!

Introductions…

Let’s start by getting you acquainted. Rocksbox is a monthly subscription service for designer jewelry. They offer a ton of amazing designer brands such as House of Harlow, Kendra Scott, Gorjana, and more. Upon becoming a Rocksbox “Shine Insider”, you are asked to take their style survey to help them get to know you better. Based upon your style, they will present you with hundreds of gorgeous pieces from various designers that you can add to your wish list, which will help them to prepare your Rocksbox. The great thing about this service is that for $19.95 a month, you get to rent jewelry pieces that when added up, can cost anywhere over $200 or more. And, not to mention, you can return these pieces for new ones as often as you’d like, by simply packing up the contents of your Rocksbox, and sending it back to receive new ones at no extra cost. Each set comes with three pieces (Earrings, Necklace, and Bracelet) that is selected straight from your wish list, and is sent to you right away! The part I like most about them is that if you fall in love with a piece, you can buy it at a discounted price, and even use Monthly Shine ($10 monthly credit that Rocksbox gives you) towards buying that piece. Last but not least, I love that Rocksbox does their best to give you what you want, and offers a comment box that gives you the option to request specific pieces in your next box. It is a great way to get exactly what you want, and possibly snag it before it’s gone for good! Now that you know about them, let’s see what’s inside my very first Rocksbox!

The Unboxing…

Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace in Rose Quartz (Originally $80, Insiders Price $64)

This necklace is absolutely stunning, even more so in person. It features a genuine rose quartz pendant on a long gold chain. The length of the chain is perfect as you can wear it fully extended or wrap it around to create a layered look. As a statement piece, it will definitely be the main focus of any outfit, so I’d definitely wear it with a plain white tee and a pair of boyfriend jeans during the day, or wrapped around to compliment a nice dress and some sandals as a night time look. This necklace also comes in other color options, such as silver and other pendant options like white, cobalt, slate, and more.

House of Harlow 1960 Tessellation Triangles Pave Studs Set in Black (Originally $30, Insiders Price $24)

This stud set is perfect for just about any look! I love that you get a pair of solid triangular studs, and a pair of dangly studs which offers a nice variety. Both studs are in gold, the dangly pair in all gold and the solid pair features a black triangular stud on the top half, and tiny little rhinestones on the bottom half. Personally, I’m a sucker for studs, especially anything unique and edgy, so these fit perfectly with my style. Either pair can be worn with pretty much anything I own, as a large portion of my wardrobe consists of black clothing. I would be sure to style my hair accordingly as these are definitely meant to be shown off. So whether styled in a sleek low bun, or with my hair tucked behind my ears, or a full on Katniss braid, I’d recommend letting them be the center of attention when you wear them.  

Gorjana Taner Wrapped Cuff in Black and Cream (Originally $60, Insiders Price $48)

I’ve seen a lot of unique jewelry, but this bracelet is definitely an eye catcher! The gold cuff is so sleek and dainty, and the black and cream thread wrapped around it was a perfect touch to make it stand out! This can be worn with any outfit, day or night, and is appropriate to accessorize just about any look, from formal wear to your everyday work attire!

Review

I signed up to Rocksbox on June 8^th, and my Rocksbox arrived at my house by June 13^th. I loved how quick they were to send out my first Rocksbox, and how pleasant their customer service staff were when answering all of my questions about them and the company. Overall, I’m in love with my first Rocksbox and think that this company has created a great concept that is perfect for everyone! From fashion bloggers, to the trendsetters, to those who want designer goods on a budget and the option to have their jewelry evolve as quickly as their style, Rocksbox is an awesome way for people to look great without breaking bank! Personally, I’m planning to purchase the necklace that came with my set, and am already looking forward to my next box! Before sending it out, I will be doing an OOTD Day/Night looks to give you all some fashion inspiration for when your Rocksboxes arrive! Speaking of which, Rocksbox was sweet enough to give me a discount code for you guys! It will give you your first month free to try them out and see how awesome they are for yourselves! 

When signing up, simply apply my code to redeem your free month: theglamgeekconfessionalxoxo

And when you receive your Rocksbox, be sure to tag them in your pictures for a chance to be featured on their page!

Thank you loves for stopping by! I hope you all enjoy your first free month! Be sure to tag me in your photos so I can see how awesome you look with your new Rocksbox accessories! As always, you can find me on Instagram @TheGlamGeekConfessional 

Lush Empties Review

Hey Glams and Geeks! I am so excited to be back on here sharing a new post with you guys! And I’m especially excited for what I’ll be sharing with everyone, as it’s all about one of my favorite skin care brands, Lush Cosmetics! Many of you may be familiar with the brand, but for those of you who aren’t, Lush is a brand that makes products using fresh ingredients and safe synthetics. I first discovered them about two years back, and have been in love with them ever since! As a result of my undying love for them, I’ve collected some recently finished products (from the past three months or so) and will be reviewing them for you today! I’ll be talking about some hits and misses, whether or not I’ll be rebuying these products, and offer a few tips on how I use them! Please note that I’ve included links for each of the products so that you may read about them in better depth at your convenience. :)

Let The Good Times Roll

What Is It: A polenta based cleanser that smells of caramel and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth!

Love It/Hate It: I cannot express how much LOVE I have for this cleanser! I first discovered it about two years ago and was so sad when I learned that it was a limited edition product. Shortly after, I found out that it was made a permanent item and thanked the heavens, as after my first time using this, I was completely obsessed. My skin was so soft and hydrated, while the product itself smells so good you just want to take a bite (which is not advised, but should you find yourself giving into temptation, opt for their Popcorn flavored lip scrub)!

Rebuy/Goodbye: This isn’t the first time that I run out of this stuff, and like every other time, I always have a back-up waiting at the ready as I can’t skip a day without this little pot of gold! So, it is safe to say that I shall be restocking my beloved Let The Good Times Roll.

Imperialis

What Is It: A balancing Lavender facial moisturizer, perfect for combination skin!

Love It/Hate It: I can’t say that I love this product, but I can’t say that I hate it either. I have mixed feelings for Imperialis, as there are a few things I did enjoy, while there were others that really put me off about it. First, I really love its refreshing scent! The orange blossom water is not overpowering, but it is present and smells wonderful when you apply Imperialis to your face. Second, I like the light weight texture of this moisturizer. I usually prefer thicker creams, as I feel they provide better moisture, but this light weight texture was very nice against the skin. Now, for my dislikes. I wasn’t fond of the feeling left behind by Imperialis once it settles on the skin. I found it to be somewhat slick, or residue-y, making my skin feel unclean. Along with that feeling came the rest of my disappointment. I felt that this moisturizer, while intended for combo skin, didn’t do much to provide moisture to the dryer parts of my face. While it works well to control the oiler parts (my t-zone), the other parts felt rather parched and tight. As a result, I’d have to pull out other moisturizers to get the job done.

Rebuy/Goodbye: Sadly, I’ll have to say Goodbye to this one. While I am not suggesting that it isn’t worth trying, I am saying that for my skin, it didn’t satisfy me. I worked through the entire pot of Imperialis before deciding that we needed to part ways, but am glad that I gave it a try!

Full Of Grace

What Is It: A preservative-free moisturizing bar that helps skin to retain moisture and elasticity!

Love It/Hate It: Love is not a strong enough word to describe how I feel about Full of Grace! I began using this a few months back and I cannot imagine letting my skin go without it ever again! As someone who has combo skin, it is hard for me to find a moisturizer that caters to both the oily and dry parts of my face, which this seems to do effortlessly! Full of Grace is made with moisturizing tropical butters, soothing chamomile, and antioxidizing mushroom extract, all of which combined work to keep my skin hydrated, glowing, and youthful! My favorite part about this product is that it’s preservative-free, meaning that it preserves or maintains itself, and doesn’t contain any synthetic ingredients to help it do so.

Rebuy/Goodbye: Whenever I buy this stuff, I usually buy it in two’s, as I never like to be without it! It’s part of my daily night time beauty regimen and I can’t skip a day without it!

Breath Of Fresh Air Toner

 What Is It: A seawater based toner that contains nourishing carrageen (seaweed) extract, and a soothing blend of rose absolute and aloe vera.

Love It/Hate It: I really love this stuff! Plain and simple! I’ve tried quite a few toners, each from different brands, and this one has been quite rewarding for my skin. It’s very calming due to the aloe vera, which is great as I have rosacea that tends to make my skin very red and hot when using certain products. And, it doubles as a makeup setting spray! All the more reason to have won me over!

Rebuy/Goodbye: This is definitely something I’m willing to buy and use again, as it has really worked well with my combo skin and rosacea! I even plan to buy a smaller bottle to keep with me on the go to freshen up during the day!

Ultimate Shine Shampoo Bar

What Is It: A shampoo bar intended to make your hair shine.

Love It/Hate It: I will be straightforward in telling you that I’m not a fan of this shampoo bar, at least not for my hair. When I first used this, I had high hopes in achieving shiny, lovely smelling hair. After washing and rinsing, followed by styling, I noticed that my fine hair felt rather dehydrated despite its intense shine. As a result, my scalp felt uncomfortable and dry as it wasn’t the most moisturizing shampoo. All in all, I discontinued using Ultimate Shine as my shampoo and ended up using it as my brush cleanser, instead. Now is when I can rave about this: best brush cleanser ever! My brushes have never felt so soft or looked so shiny before! I’ve even noticed that they’ve been shedding less since I no longer have to dip them in liquid shampoo. I just simply pass the wet bristles over the bar and gently rub in the suds, and voila! Shiny, great smelling brushes!

Rebuy/Goodbye: As a shampoo, I would not consider rebuying Ultimate Shine. However, as a brush cleanser, I definitely will continue to use this stuff! I’ve gotten a good 40-50 washes worth of brush cleansing from one bar, which for me is a great value as I wash my brushes weekly!

H’Suan Wen Hua Hair Treatment

What Is It: A hair treatment that delivers intense nutrition to your scalp and hair.

Love It/Hate It: I’ve used many hair masks throughout my life, but haven’t felt my hair as healthy and as nourished as I did when I first used this. My hair felt super soft and had such a brilliant shine to it, it was as if I’d never dyed it, ever! I had just done an ombre to my hair when I first used this hair treatment, and the bleach really did a number on my ends. But after leaving this on overnight, my hair felt brand new! Now, for those of you who’ve never used this before, let me prepare you, this does have a rather funny scent to it, due to the Balsamic vinegar that’s in it. The vinegar helps to boost the hair’s shine, while the other ingredients such as mashed bananas, eggs, avocados, and olive oil work to restore the hairs texture, elasticity, and overall health. As a result, the hair is left looking incredible, but beware, your hair may feel a bit slick or have a residue-y feel right after rinsing. After washing and drying your hair, get ready to see that your hair has bounced back from whatever damage or dehydration it may have experienced before!

Rebuy/Goodbye: Definitely! While this is a pricey hair treatment, I recommend that you get the most out of your 7.9 ounces and apply this to your hair while wet! I know the instructions advise to apply this to dry hair, but after applying to both wet and dry hair, I found it to be easier and more effective when applied to wet hair. When applied wet, H’Suan Wen Hua made my hair shinier, softer, and easier to manage post shower (less tangles and knots!). This wet method stretched my treatment to a full 5 uses!

Ultrabland

What Is It: A nourishing beeswax facial cleanser.

Love It/Hate It: On my list of favorites, Ultrabland comes up number two, right beneath Let The Good Times Roll! Ultrabland was one of the first cleansers I tried from Lush as I was looking for a natural alternative to makeup remover, and this was suggested. I was skeptical at first, as the texture felt unlike anything I’ve ever felt before in a cleanser. It’s slick and balmy, and didn’t feel like something I would like at all! But, after getting a demo done and feeling how soft and smooth my skin was, I caved in and decided to give it a go. After trying it at home, I was immediately hooked! I’ve even found ways to include it into other skin care routines, like slathering some on my face and neck before applying a mask (which btw gives you the most incredible glow!). And so, my love affair with Ultrabland began.

Rebuy/Goodbye: With as many ways this stuff has incorporated itself into my beauty routine, there is no going back now! Can’t wait to rebuy!

Mask of Magnaminty (Self Preserving)

What Is It: A deep cleansing face and body mask

Love It/Hate It: This stuff is literally a God send! I love that it is really nourishing and doesn’t dry out the skin the way some masks tend to do. It gets deep into my pores to cleanse any impurities and gently exfoliates the skin while providing moisture all at once! It’s definitely a triple functioning mask, which is perfect in my book as I love multifunctional products that help to eliminate extra steps in my routine! On any given Sunday, you’ll catch me with a full face of Mask of Magnaminty to help me get my skin ready for the week ahead!

Rebuy/Goodbye: I can’t imagine my skin care routine without my Mask of Magnaminty, so I’ll definitely be restocking this stuff!

DISCLAIMER: All products mentioned in this post were purchased by me using my own money. I was not paid or asked to review these products. All opinions are my own and were not influenced by anyone other than myself. I genuinely enjoy Lush Cosmetics products and wanted to share with you what my favorite products are, which ones were a miss for me, and what I plan to continue buying from this brand. All photos were used from LushUSA.com.

Thank you for reading my Lush Empties post! Please bear in mind that everyone’s skin is different, and what may or may not work well for me, may work differently for someone else. I encourage everyone to give products a try based on their own needs, wants, and desires, as everyone’s skin care preferences differ. My hope is to simply share my favorite products with everyone, possibly introduce you to a new brand, or new product from Lush!

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