[REVIEW]: Illuminating Skin Finish - Vita Liberata

Organic Illuminating Skin Finish Cream in Latte Light from Vita Liberata

Tanned skin without sun exposure is vital for youthful looking skin, but it is also great to have a glow all year round. I'm often outdoors and while I love being outside, I always protect my face no matter what. This often leads me to having a paler face compared to the rest of my body (which is also always slathered in sunscreen). 

Vita Liberata is an organic luxury self-tan brand that offers spray tans and tanning products for at home. I went for one of these spray tans last year and it looked amazing but their is a certain ingredient in self tan that I'm allergic too and I broke out in a rash. I've tested out a few self tan products and I have the same reaction :( 

When I received this BB cream, I was nervous that it would have the same reaction on my face that most self tanners have on my body. I applied a small amount on the inside of my arm to test for an allergic reaction and am happy to report that after applying it a few times to my face, I've haven't reacted badly to it! 

This BB Cream can even be applied to arms, neck and decollete area to enhance that summer glow. It gives a soft, dewy finish to you skin but doesn't offer that much coverage. That being said, while attending pool parties and summer nights out, you don't really want to be wearing a cake face of make up so it's perfect to give you that summer glow. It even contains small shimmer particles which help 'capture the light'.

Another bonus with this BB cream is that it has SPF 25! 

Use a small amount and remember to blend, blend, blend!

This product retails for R825.00 (hefty price tag, I know!) and can be bought online here - Faithful-To-Nature also stocks Vita Liberata products and are currently having a sale on some! 

Have you tried this luxury organic self tan brand?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Human + Kind Skincare

BB Cream and Day & Night Cream from Human + Kind Skincare

Before I tell you about the two Human + Kind skincare products I reviewed, let me tell you about the brand first. Human + Kind is a natural skincare brand from Ireland. They are all for multi-tasking products that contain no nasty ingredients as they are chemically free and a very environmentally conscious brand. They are also cruelty free which I just love! 

Can we all take a minute to appreciate the amazing packaging that this brand offers? It's so eye-catching and fun!

The product that I had my eye on the most from Human + Kind was the BB Cream in Light to Medium. This BB Cream does everything it states it will - it helps to firm, hydrate, conceal, illuminate and even out skin tone. I found that it gives great coverage and keeps your skin hydrated through out the day (I think this is due to the aloe vera it contains). It has a creamy consistency and feels so light on your skin. Use your fingers; a sponge or a brush to apply and you're set for the day! This product retails for R254,99 at Wellness Warehouse.

I was actually pleasantly surprised when it came to this Day & Night Cream. In my mind I was thinking "If it can be used in the day, won't it be too light for my night time routine and if it can be used at night, won't it be too heavy for the day?". Like I mentioned, I was pleasantly surprised by how well this cream works both day and night. Thanks to the active ingredient of Avocado Oil, which is packed with vitamins, you skin is nourished and locks in nutrients. It works for both your morning and evening skincare routine as it's light and not greasy yet still very hydrating. This cream retails for R249,99 from Wellness Warehouse .

A brand that looks after the planet while looking after your skin, is definitely high in my books! What do you think?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx 

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[REVIEW]: Hean Cosmetics

Makeup from Hean

I first became interested in Hean Cosmetics after this post on Lipgloss Kisses blog (which btw, has amazing photos). Hean was established in 1981 in Poland and is now sold worldwide. They offer beautiful makeup at affordable prices, plus they are cruelty free (well duh, otherwise they wouldn't be featured on my blog :P ).

These are a few of the Hean products available from Glamore that I've been testing out.



This is the Hean High Definition Mattifying Rice Powder in shade 302. This mattifying rice powder contains organic marula oil and leaves your skin feeling silky. This powder has a soft texture and transfers easily to your powder brush as it's so well pigmented.

It is free of parabens and allergies and has a beautiful gold packaging with a mirror.

This powder retails for R170.00

This is the CC Cream that I spoke about in this YouTube video that contains Japanese Cherry Extract (which always makes me think of my best friend Keri, who is currently living in Japan). It provides medium coverage yet feels like you're not wearing makeup.

It contains milk and honey extracts as well as Vitamin E so it's moisturising and smoothes the skin. I really enjoy the way it makes my skin feel velvety soft.

This CC Cream retails for R185.00

Lastly, I have the Hean Quatro Eyeshadows in 412. This palette contains 4 highly pigmented shades that can be worn during day or night. The top left colour is great to use for your browbone and then you can create either a soft pink and grey look or even dazzle it up a bit for night time with the bottom right colour.

This product retails for R205.00

Have you tried any Hean products or shopped with Glamore? The Oceanic and AA range also looks amazing!

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx


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[REVIEW]: LA Girl Pro BB Cream

BB Cream in Light/Medium

 



I've seen this BB Cream from LA Girl featured on quite a few beauty blogs and at R59.99 from Dis-Chem, I couldn't pass up the chance of testing it for myself.

 

Straight up I will be honest with you, I thought it would offer more coverage especially after all the reviews I had read so I was a bit disappointed in that regard. This BB Cream primes, moisturises and enhances skin tones as stated on the LA Girl website and this is true, I would've just liked a bit more coverage.

 

Having said that though, I still wear this in the week instead of foundation. I prefer wearing something light on my skin for my day to day duties and wear foundation on the weekend or if I've got an event. So I combine this BB Cream with my LA Girl Pro HD concealer which I chat about in this video. This gives me the courage I'm looking for while still being 'light' on my skin.

 

This Pro BB Cream is paraben free and fragrance free so it's perfect if you have sensitive skin and it even has added Vitamin B3, C & E.

 

Would I buy it again? Yes, even though I wish it had more coverage, the price tag is amazing for everyday usage. Plus LA Girl is cruelty-free so that's another reason why I support them!

 

This shade that I use is the light/medium shade.

 

Have you tried this BB Cream yet? I'd love to know your thoughts on it.

 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 

 



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