5 Holiday Red Lipsticks

Seriously to me there is nothing more festive than a red lip. Now granted I love bright lipstick but this time of year there is something extra special about a swipe of red over the lips. Maybe it's the contrast between darker winter colors and the brightness of red but either way I love it. 

So here is a list of a few of my favorite reds that you can try for the holidays. 
I am sorry that one of these is discontinued but it is such a favorite of mine I just couldn't leave it out.

(left to right: Revolution Organics, Ilia Beauty, Jane Iredale Joy, Bite Beauty, and Jane Iredale Carrie)

(top to bottom: Bite Beauty Tannin, Jane Iredale Joy, Ilia Bang Bang, Jane Iredale Carrie and Revolution Organics Freedom)

1. Ilia Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioner in Bang Bang

A great red that is on the sheer side. This can be built up in intensity and looks great over a red lip pencil.

2. Jane Iredale PureMoist Lip Color in Carrie

A classic red lipstick, this is what I wear when I want that 1950s red lip. 

3. Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in Tannin

This is a gorgeous deep matte red that has a slight wine undertone. This has excellent wear time.

4. Revolution Organics Lipgloss in Freedom

This packs some serious punch for a lipgloss. If you're a fan of reds you need this in your life. 

5. Jane Iredale PureMoist Lip Color in Joy

*tear* The one that got away. I have one little tube left of this and it was my favorite winter lip color. It's the best of both worlds between berry and red. If you know a dupe for this please share!

And last but not least the one I'm lusting after

rms beauty lip2cheek in rapture

It looks like a fantastic brickish red. As I don't have one I of course need it.

What is your favorite holiday lip color? What kind of makeup do you pair it with?

*all products purchased by me. Reviews are my own opinions. Photos and content copyrighted to Alexis Danielle.*

Winter Lip Care

It's cold, it's hot, it's dry, it's not.
 Your lips this time of year my dears are put through the whole shebang. 
That's why I find lip care especially important when the temperature drops.
For me this trio of balm, treatment and exfoliation works wonders!

(Left to right : LBF La Curacio lip treatment and Suvana Paw Paw & Honey Balm )

I start with exfoliating my lips 1-2 times a week. For me I just use a little organic sugar mixed with a little water to make a paste. Massage lips gently and then wash it off. Pretty easy and most of everyone has it in the house. No fancy lip scrubs needed here. 

The balm I have been carrying with me everywhere is the Suvana Paw Paw and Honey Balm. It's hydrating without being sticky, smells nicely of honey, and leaves lips glossy. 

For night time and first thing upon waking I apply a thicker richer balm. La Bella Figura's La Curacio is  full of amazing emollient oils and butters. I noticed after the first couple nights of using this that my lips are softer and haven't cracked (something they always do in the winter). And it might be my imagination but I swear they are rosier (maybe the bit of ginger in it?). Either way it's a total staple. I just bought a backup and one for a gift too. 

Next up I'll have a post just in time for the holidays on 
my most favorite red lip colors! 



*all products purchased by me. Reviews are my own opinions. Photos and content copyrighted to Alexis Danielle.*

Autumn Skincare Haul

So I picked up just a *few* skin care items from 

La Bella Figura, Olie Biologique and Kahina Giving Beauty. 

I have a review up of the Barbary Fig Seed Oil but reviews of the rest will follow soon as I'm trying them all out. 

For now here's a sneak peek at the goodies. 

Barbary Fig Seed Oil, Lip Treatment, and samples.

Argan Oil, samples of Huile Moderne and oil 006

Argan oil, Antioxidant Mask and Eye Cream

*All products were purchased by me and all reviews are my own opinions as always.

Nourish Organic Body Lotion

On a recent trip to ULTA I scored this Nourish Organic Body Lotion in Almond Vanilla. I'd been looking at the Nourish product line recently and was pleasantly surprised to find it close to home. I was pretty sure I'd have to order it. NW Ohio isn't exactly a green beauty mecca. Anyways back to the lotion. I debated between this and the body butter but decided that I wanted something that would hydrate but absorb quickly. So far this does the trick. It goes on great and leaves my skin hydrated all day without ever feeling oily or sticky. The Almond Vanilla scent is nice and warm without being overpowering. 
I would definitely recommend this if you happen to stumble upon it like I did!

*Purchased by me. Reviews are my own opinions. 

Styling Products

Finding hair products that are natural and won't weigh down my fine hair has been tricky. When I first started going green most products were often heavy with oils and waxes to replace the silicones that mainstream brands use. This left my fine hair feeling flat and greasy. Which is the total opposite of what I want my hair to do. So when I was able to find some products that worked with adding shine and conditioning my hair without weighing it down I rejoiced!

First up is the Feed Your Ends Leave in Conditioner from Yarok. I love this product especially in the summertime. When your hair is feeling just dry and crispy this blend of vitamin water and jojoba, olive, grape seed, apricot and evening primrose will add glossiness and life back into your hair. I find for my hair about 4 sprays on the ends does the trick. Being that it is so oil heavy I tend to keep it on my ends. This also smells deliciously of rosemary and litsea cubeba.

Emtage SILKtage oil is what makes hair sleek and silky. It has an awesome mix of antioxidants and essential fatty acids that leaves my hair fly away free. This is also an excellent heat protectant that I use before curling my hair. It makes my curls so glossy. Just a drop or two of this will do it though. Anymore than that and I'd feel like a cast member of Jersey Shore.

My everyday leave in conditioner tends to be the Intelligent Nutrients Spray-On Detangler. This is the perfect product as it acts for me as a conditioner and has almost a little bit of hold to it as well. The spray function on this isn't my favorite though, it tends to come out in one giant stream. So I spray two to three pumps on my palms and then work though the mid to ends of my hair. The scent is lovely as IN products usually are. It smells nice and earthy, but doesn't linger in your hair.

Next up for me in haircare is to try and find a hair spray that doesn't make me looks as though I've been shellacked. Any recommendations?

What's in my purse?

So over on Pemberly Jones Pam posted a photo a couple days ago of her purse dump.

 I thought it would be totally fun to start a natural beauty tag for what we carry around in our bags day to day. Me, I'm a total lip product hoarder. 

See the photo below for evidence. 

3 lip balms, 2 tinted balms, 2 glosses, 4 lipsticks, 2 stains and 2 matte lip pencils later...

*Ahem* My name is Alexis and I have a lip product problem. 

In my defense I leave the house sans lips (mr.bunny declares them "sticky") so I like to have a variety to choose from once I get to work. 

So what's in your purse? Use hashtag #greenbeautypurse and tell me. 

My Twitter can be found here: @alexjune

Barbary Fig Seed Oil

This product is a total gem! I was lucky enough to receive this sample of La Bella Figura Cold Pressed Barbary Fig Seed Oil* in my recent Goodebox. Originally it was supposed to be the famed Decouverte Under Eye Repair serum but I think fate intervened. My skin has been so in love with since first application. I had read about Barbary Fig Seed Oil for helping with under eye circles and was anxious to try some.  I read more on La Bella Figura's website that Barbary Fig Seed oil is brimming with antioxidants, Omega-3 and Vitamin E. Ingredients that  help to hydrate skin as well as soothe skin that is sensitized or stressed. Pretty much everything I look for this time of year in my skincare. 

So at first I was just applying this twice a day as an eye treatment. Then one night out of desperation for help with my dry tender skin I applied it all over and headed to bed. I woke up with the most beautiful clarity to my skin. It was soft and hydrated and I was just astounded. Argan oils really help with my dryness but often don't take care of my redness/sensitivity. Finding something that takes care of both was kind of amazing.

I've played a lot with this sample since I've gotten it and have found that not only is it great alone but it also pairs well with other oils. (I tried RMS beauty oil and Olie Biologique Argan) 

It also works well under makeup as long as you give it a few minutes between oil, sunscreen and makeup application. 

I've just ordered a full size** of this as I decided my face cannot live without it. 

Also if you have any questions about LBF they have a Twitter @labellafigura10

*sample provided by Goodebox a paid sampling service. All opinions are my own as always. 

**Full size retails at $90 USD