Beauty Cosmedics Oil-Free Moisture SPF15

So there some things, in my make up routine that are not “green” so to speak.

*GASP!* For shame you say, Beauty Mama, how could you?!

Haha.

Here’s the thing. There’s about 3, 4, maybe 5 things tops in my beauty routine that I have not done away with yet.
Here’s why. My skin is finicky. It does not like very many things. So it doesn’t mean that I have just chose not to replace them with something safe, its just that for whatever reason my skin likes them and keeps them irritation and acne free.
Its a nobody wins situation.

One of those items happens to be my moisturizer. I have used Neutrogena Combination Skin lotion for a while. When I stray, my face has choice words for me, and I reluctantly go back to it.

Its with great pleasure and excitement to say my moisturizer has FINALLY met its match.

You must know that for a product to replace a previously used/loved product in my daily bag, is no small task, and it really is an honor.

To replace such item a product REALLY has to perform and deliver, and this lotion from Beauty Cosmedics did just that.

My skin is oily. It is dry. It is sensitive. It is mildy rosecea, in some areas. It is acne prone…..

In other words, its whatever it wants to be, whenever it chooses to be. Fun stuff, huh?:)

In previous experience my face didn’t respond well to any sunscreens. Chemical or Non-Chemical. I have had literally no problems with this product, and if anyone was going to have a problem with a product it would be my skin.

This Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 from Beauty Cosmedics is amazing! Theres about a million reasons why I’m lovin’ it, but I’ll start with the most important.

Without the use of parabens, fragrance, chemicals, petroleum, perfume, talc, dyes, fillers and artificial preservatives, it already stands out as an amazing moisturizer. Light and Soothing, with its UVA/UVB protection, it hydrates and protects WITHOUT clogging pores. Yipee!! It also claims to double as a primer. So to test that I have been going without primer, and it definitely serves its purpose as a primer. A lot of people can’t wear primers because they clog pores. This is a double whammy one step wonder lotion.

This is the clear. This is the lotion that I said literally stomped all over my Neutrogena…which is now,….in the trash. Yah!
It looks white but it blends in VERY easily, and leaves no white what so ever. Its spectacular. I especially LOVE that you only need a little bit, its so concentrated. Along with blending easily, it absorbs quickly and leaves your skin with a nice glow. I’ve been wearing this along with 2 other shades of it, and its been amazing. What?! 2 more shades you say? Oh yes,…..by the way…this formula also comes in tinted formula. How awesome! There are 4 shades total. I will be reviewing 3 of them.

Clear, Light, Medium, Bronze (not shown)

I love the fact that the shades are universal. Heres what I mean. I have SOOO many options.

Option #1- I can wear the clear, and no make up or wear it under my powder foundation etc.

Option #2- I can wear the light and wear bronzer, etc. This would also be my winter shade.

Option #3- I can wear the Medium, which is like almost an exact fit at the moment because I some how got a little color. I’ll call it my summer shade.

Option #4- OR I could wear the Bronze, and skip bronzer altogether. I have not tried this. But I have no doubt that if used sheerly, even I with fair skin, could use it.

FAIR

MEDIUM

COLORS

Fair, Clear, Medium

I usually find maybe 1 thing that I don’t like about a product even though I might still love it. Not with this. I love, LOVE, love it.
Theres not ONE thing, not 1 thing, that I could find that I did not like.

And because its free of EVERYTHING imaginable..thats right, no junk here.

This lotion is perfect. But its especially perfect for those of us who have skin conditions.
I highly recommend this to anyone with oily, acne prone, dry, sensitive, rosacea. Its great for ALL skin types. But those with skin conditions with especially benefit from it. Its fabulous!!

You can find this and other great products at Beauty Cosmedics
Check back for more reviews of great Beauty Cosmedics products in the upcoming week!

Hugs & Lip Gloss,
Beauty Mama

**These items were generously given to me by Cindi, sweetest lady ever!! I am so greatful!**

One Bath and Body Press Release

Found this Press Release from One Bath and Body and def thought it was some good readin’. So park it, and read on…

INTRODUCING ONE

EARTH-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS FOR ONE BEAUTIFUL WORLD

THINK: Preserve the planet as you pamper your skin.

WHAT IT IS: A new standard of green. One beautiful world begins with conscientious living. And conscientious living means preventing waste to save the planet, helping us all live more beautifully. ONE is committed to promoting natural beauty without compromising the beauty of the earth, providing eco-friendly products in recyclable, plastic-free packaging to rejuvenate the spirit and save the planet.

ONE takes eco-conscious to the next level, uniting superior natural ingredients and recyclable packaging to offer genuinely earth-friendly products. From pampering bath formulas to nourishing moisturizers, the entire collection is infused with rich essential oils, natural butters and delicate fragrance, energizing the mind and body with quality natural ingredients.

While some green brands stop at natural ingredients, ONE goes beyond healthy formulations by housing the collection in eco-conscious packaging. Because most recycling centers won’t accept used plastic lotion and shampoo bottles—bottles that take over 1,000 years to biodegrade—ONE exclusively packages its unprecedented collection in recyclable cardboard cartons and tins, housing nourishing, natural products in equally planet-friendly containers. The breakthrough collection includes:

ONE Bar Soap ($5.99): Wash away the day the natural way with this nourishing bar soap, formulated with glycerin and natural oils to gently cleanse and condition. Each soap is housed in a 100% recyclable paper sleeve.

Available Scents: Sweet Honey, Blast from the Past, Just 4 Me!, Extra Virgin, Citrus Peel, Peace

ONE Solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bars ($6.99): Think of all the shampoo bottles you’ve thrown away in your day—there’s a good chance each and every one is still sticking around in a landfill (even if it started out in a recycling bin). Make the switch to earth-friendly (and travel-smart tin) shampooing with ONE’s solid shampoo bar, a concentrated formula equivalent to three 8 oz. bottles of shampoo in one recyclable cardboard container. Formulated with soothing oatmeal and conditioning natural oils, the bar lets you lather up with just three or four rubs over wet hair, providing a deep clean with a fresh scent. Follow with ONE’s Solid Conditioner Bar to naturally nourish and hydrate hair.

Available Scents: It’s Green (for bouncy lively hair), Goldilocks (name should be a clue!), Squeaky Clean (for oily hair), Hair Biscuit (for yummy hair)

ONE Bath Fizzer ($5.99): Turn your bath into a soothing retreat with ONE’s relaxing Bath Fizzers. When placed in warm running water, the fizzers fill the room with fragrance to create a total spa experience that calms the spirits and soothes the skin. Each recyclable cardboard carton contains one essential oil-infused Bath Fizzer, which can be used for a long luxurious bath or two shorter spa sessions.

Available Scents: I Need This!, Honey Please, Love is in the Bath, Blue Earth

ONE After Shower Skin Conditioner Bar ($6.49): Pamper your skin with a rich blend of natural oils overnight with this conditioning solid moisturizer. Just rub over your skin after a shower and let the nourishing natural ingredients penetrate the skin as you sleep. Your body’s prescription for dry, irritated skin, the Conditioner Bar smoothes and renews overnight.

Available Scents: Nighty-Nite, Sweeten My Skin

ONE Bubble Bath Cake ($8.99): (Almost) good enough to eat, this earth-friendly solid bubble bath dissolves in warm water to give bath time a bubbly boost. Just crumble one of the three disks included in each cardboard carton (no plastic necessary) under running water to unwind and soothe skin.

Available Scents: Decadence, Peace, Berry Swirl, Blue Taffy

ONE Shea Body Butter ($9.99): This creamy, rich butter envelops skin, hydrating from your finger tips to toes. Housed in a recyclable tin, the shea-infused formula soothes and smoothes overworked skin.

Available Scents: Citrus Peel, Shea My Body, Cherry Blossom Trails, Wild Coconut You!

ONE Body Lotion ($8.99): Quench skin with this rich body lotion, formulated with nourishing shea butter and essential oils to soothe and hydrate skin. The recyclable tube and cap make ONE Body Lotion an eco-smart choice.

Available Scents: Citrus Spice and Everything Nice, Movie Star Skin, Vanilla Almond Custard, Cloud 9

ONE Lip Butter Balm ($2.99): Formulated with moisturizing shea butter to heal and hydrate chapped lips, these deliciously flavored balms leave lips kissable.

Available Scents: Honey Cream, Coco-coconut, Cherry Pie, Lip Tune-Up, Berry Delicious, Shea My Lips

ONE Lotion Massage Bar ($9.99): Blended with the finest moisturizing butters and essential oils from around the world, this calming bar instantly melts on warm skin to release tension and help you unwind. Just massage onto skin, concentrating on aching muscles and sore areas.

Available Scents: Oh, My Gosh!, Calming Bar

ONE Fizzy Bath Salt ($9.99): Unwind with the essential oil infusion of ONE’s fizzy bath salts, designed to promote relaxation and calm your spirit. Just one tin contains enough fizzy salt for 10 de-stressing baths.

Available Scents: I’m Sleepy, Stress No More!

ONE Body Scrub ($7.99): This ultra-concentrated scrub naturally whisks away dry skin, leaving you soft and smooth from head to toe.

Available Scents: Cherry Blossom Trail, Citrus Peel, Sweet Honey, Wild Coconut You!

ONE Sponges ($2.99 – $4.99): Make bath time even more invigorating with ONE’s collection of five gently exfoliating sponges.

WHERE TO FIND IT: Select Target Stores (all Target Stores 3/1/10); Target.com; Fred Meyer Stores. Coming soon to Raley’s and other national retailers.