I've decided that I'm going to try more all natural makeup, because, well, I just like it. Anyone have any suggestions?
I really like Tarte, and I've chosen it for day makeup, after trying many varieties. Tarte offers a really natural look.
http://tartecosmetics.com/skinvigorating-glossary.php describes the ingredients they use in their products. Many of their products are formulated without mineral oil, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, paraben, and sodium laurel sulfate. They are cruelty-free, dermatologically and clinically tested, and have natural fragrance.
The way Tarte describes themselves on their website:
"So I set out to create a line that would prove that glamour can be good for you by pioneering the use of high-performance naturals™ that bring clinical results to the everyday woman! Ten years later tarte is the leader in earth engineered™ beauty offering the widest selection of natural cosmetics full of skinvigorating™ ingredients including our proprietary t5 super fruit complex™ (a blend of the five most active, free-radical fighting super fruits), vitamins, minerals and natural fruit and plant extracts. But it’s not just about what’s in our healthy formulas; it’s what’s not in them that really sets us apart! Our products are formulated without parabens, phthalates and synthetic fragrances, just to name a few."
I use their primer some, which is very similar to the ever-popular Smashbox primer, shown here.
http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-clean-slate-face-primer It is basically a more-natural version of the Smashbox primer.
I also use the foundation,
http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-ReCreate-natural-anti-aging-foundation, and I love it, as it is very natural-looking for day.
I just bought this kit,
http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-lip-service-limited-edition-LipSurgence-collection, the lip service limited-edition Lipsurgence collection. I love their lip tints, and this kit is an excellent deal. 5 full-size pencils for $29, as opposed to $24 for one, usually.
http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-mini-cheek-stain-and-ring-set I also bought this set. 3 mini-size cheek stains for $25. They blend really well, are quick to apply, and look very natural for day.