Hi everyone,
I became a big fan of mineral and organic makeup lately and I was sent some
Neal's Yard Remedies makeup to try out. I received NYR Lip Gloss in Goji Berry, Mineral Pressed Eyeshadow in Silver Birch, Mineral bronzer in shade 51 golden bronze and Mineral Blusher in shade 54 peony.
I loved using all the products and my face became much clearer since I stopped using high street makeup brands. I really try my best to stick to natural and organic brands now, as I can see a big difference on my skin.
SILVER BIRCH MINERAL PRESSED EYESHADOW 2g* £11.50 link
INFO:Captivating colours with smooth, even, lasting coverage.Our stunning new Eye Shadows are a blend of natural minerals and light-reflecting mica in a base of super-fine organic corn starch, for beautifully smooth, even, lasting coverage.All are enriched with antioxidant white tea and wild rosehip seed oil, with organic skin-nourishing oils to nourish, nurture and protect the skin. Talc free. 16% Organic 62% Mineral. No talc. No parabens. No silicones. Certified by the Soil Association
MY OPINION: I am very impressed with this eyeshadow. First of all it is a lovely colour. I like grey, silver and black shades for a smokey eye look. Most of the time I use this eyeshadow allover my lid and I usually add a light shade in the inner corners of my eyes and on the top of the lid. I didn't use a primer and it stayed on all day without creasing. Depending on the brush I was using, there was a little bit or a lot of product fallout, so I used an ordinary eyeshadow applicator and there was no fallout at all. You can go for a more natural look if you apply it lightly or if you like a smokey eye look it can be done as well, as the colour goes to a dark grey if you apply more product. It gives a nice shimmery finish and looks lovely.
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| I used the NYR mineral eyeshadow In Silver Birch for this look, with Urban Decay Bootycall. |
GOJI BERRY LIPGLOSS 15ml* link
INFO:
Lavish lips in organic gloss. Add a stunning slick of skin-nourishing gloss, while helping to protect and perfect your pout. Each juicy natural shade contains antioxidant white tea and a minimum of 92% organic ingredients, including our essential fatty acid-rich Organic Beauty Oil, tasty signature organic sweet orange oil, conditioning organic castor seed oil and beeswax, to nourish, nurture and protect while adding stunning glossy colour. No parabens. No silicones. No carmine
MY OPINION: It is such a lovely lipgloss. The colour is beautiful and looks very natural on my lips. If I apply it lightly it gives a little bit of colour (picture below), but if you apply a generous amount, the colour becomes more intense (see the pictures above).
The formula is very smooth, not sticky at all and it smells lovely- very fruity/citrusy. It also tastes slightly citrusy :) Yummy! It is highly moisturising and leaves my lips very soft.
It is packed with organic oils to protect and nourish. I use it very often, instead of my usual lipbalms.
MINERAL BRONZER IN GOLDEN BRONZE 5.5G* £16.50 link
INFO:Natural, even, lasting mineral bronzing. Create a lasting natural-looking sun-kissed glow, contour and define with our new mineral bronzers, infused with natural mica for a subtle light-reflecting finish. All are enriched with antioxidant white tea with organic skin-nourishing sweet almond, sunflower and avocado oils, with deeply moisturising organic shea butter, to soothe, moisturise and protect your skin.11% Organic 84% Mineral. No talc. No parabens. No silicones.
MY OPINION: This bronzer is perfect for summer, it is very light and gives my skin a lovely sun kissed look. I use it allover my face with a powder brush or a kabuki brush, to get a bronzed look, or with a contour brush if I want to give my face a bit of contour. Applied in the morning, it should last all day, unless you are exercising :) I really like using mineral powders and bronzers, because they are full of goodness for my skin.
MINERAL BLUSHER IN PEONY 6g* £16.50 link
INFO:Natural, even, lasting, matt coverage. We use natural mineral colours in an organic corn starch base, enriched with antioxidant white tea and acai, with skin-nourishing organic sweet almond oil, avocado oil and shea butter, to soothe, moisturise and protect your skin. 19% Organic 65% Mineral.
No talc. No parabens. No silicones.
MY OPINION: It is such a lovely subtle shade of light rosy pink. It looks very natural and I don't think you can overdo it :) I apply it onto my cheeks with a blush brush. Remember to tap off the excess, before you start applying it. If you don't, you will waste a lot of product.
It gives a nice matt finish and add a nice glow to my face. I think it is the most natural looking blush, I have ever tried and the fact that it contains nourishing oils and is free from nasty ingredients just won me over. I am addicted to this blusher!
FOTD with NYR makeup:
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| FACE: Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint in shade 02 Beige*, Liz Earle Natural Finish Loose Powder in shade 01 ivory*, Liz Earle Perfect Fix concealer in shade 02 Fair*, NYR Mineral Bronzer in shade Golden Bronze*, NYR Mineral Blusher in shade Peony*, LIPS: NYR lipgloss in shade Goji Berry*, EYES: NYR mineral pressed eyeshadow in shade Silver Birch*, Urban Decay Naked 2-bootycall, Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara, Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama gel eyeliner |
