Happy Spring! It’s the beginning of a new year and in many places of the United States, it signifies the beginning of warm weather. Warmer weather means going out more and a change of seasons means a change of wardrobe. Adios knee high boots, hello peep toe sandals! Gone are the down coats and wool sweaters. Enter light jackets and flowing fabrics. As we adjust what we wear on our bodies, it’s also time to switch up our makeup! Since we are fierce green feminine hygiene queens, we want whatever we are putting on our skin to be natural and eco-friendly.
We also want to keep up with the trends. So we’ve gathered up a variety of makeup essentials that offer lots of color without all the chemicals, all in shades of the 2014 Pantone color of the year: radiant orchid.
This color is chosen annually by a secret group of international color experts to reflect what’s happening globally and to guide designers and product marketing throughout the year. Sounds like a fun job! Radiant orchid is a mix of purples, fuchsias, and pinks that represents uniqueness and beguiling charm, and enhances creativity. Below are some of our fav ways to incorporate this color and our values for natural living into your spring style!
One thing we LOVE all year round is nail polish and nail art! Nail polish though is notorious for having all sorts of crazy cancer-causing crap in it. However, nowadays many companies have responded and are making nail products that are 3, 4, or 5 free. This means they have eliminated Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin and/or Camphor. Pure Beauty Shoppe is a company whose beautiful color palatte is 4-free. Our recommendation for your radiant orchid inspired mani/pedi is their “Loving Me,” a perfect spring pastel purple with a hint of pink. Honorable mention goes Pure’s “Loyal“ if you want to try deeper shade of purple.
As an added bonus, if you want to try out these colors or any of their other polishes, Danielle, the founder of Pure Beauty Shoppe is offering a discount to our readers. Enter the code “MAXIMQUEEN” at checkout for 20% off your entire order for the whole year. Pretty sweet, eh?!
Another fun way to add a splash of color to your look is with some eye-catching eyeshadow. Thanks to Etsy, we found Luxe Cosmetics which makes some fabulous colors across the spectrum. We recommend this amazing “Iridescent Purple” for the bold and their “Amethyst” for a more subtle look. According to their store, their mineral eye shadows which are loose powders that double as shadow when dry or eyeliner when wet. Playtime! Their products are:
“100% harsh chemical and preservative free, contain no fragrances, talc, or fillers, are oil free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and are safe for sensitive skin. We NEVER test our products on animals and never include any synthetic dyes, fragrances, parabens, or additives. All of our products are responsibly packaged to reduce waste that is harmful to our environment.”
Not only do they care about the planet but a portion of their proceeds go to charities that send medical personnel to developing countries to increase access to quality health care services.
Last but not least, lipstick is one of the simplest tools to uplift your look. We’ve found a non-comedogenic version that also can be used as a blush stick! Not only is it more bang for your buck but it’s less to carry in your clutch! Erzulie Cosmetics makes an organic lip and cheek colorstick that’s made with beeswax, avocado butter and argan oil, to name a few ingredients. If you want to capture that radiant orchid look, try out Jenny or Lily for hints of fuchsia, or Albina for a deeper berry hue.
As green feminine hygiene queens, we must make sure we are taking care of all of our parts. Besides our 100% natural and hypoallergenic pads and tampons, we also sell eco-friendly, 100% natural cotton balls, rounds and swabs for when you need to take off that makeup! There’s no point in being conscious with your cosmetics and then using irritating chemical-laden cotton on your face. We can still be beautiful and be green, right? We hope you have fun with these spring natural makeup finds and happy frolicking!
i do love that colour of nail varnish