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BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: Carefree Beauty

With all that's going on, don't you wish you can live life without a care in the world?

Well here's one less thing to worry about: Make up! Okay it's not free gas or cheap health insurance, but it's still something worth checking out. Introducing Carefree Beauty, a new company that will help us change the way we see and use make up - healthy, pure, and toxic-free.

Based in London, UK, Carefree Beauty is aimed at promoting beauty products without comprising your health and expectations of what high quality make up is all about. With their knowledge of increase risks in women experiencing irritation, allergies, and even cancer using toxic-ridden makeup - Carefree Beauty products are tested by the Skin Deep Environmental Working Group organization to ensure their products are 100% organic, pure and most importantly, safe for your skin.

Okay so you're probably thinking: "Wow, this all sounds lovely, but how does the product look and feel?" Well, that's where I come in. I got the chance to put several of their products to the test and the results are in!

Organic Mineral Blush

If the smooth velvety powder doesn't awe you, the rich color will. I was impressed by not only the beautiful pigment of this blush, but by how soft it was! I actually wore it to the beach and amidst the wind and sand blowing everywhere, I still looked fabulous. Destynee approves! :)

Organic Mineral Eye Shadow

Oh how I love sparkly eye shadows! The light touch of sparkles infused in their eye shadows literally made my eyes twinkled like the stars. The colors are rich, but not overwhelming - definitely a great way to play up your natural beauty. For a more intense evening look, layering the colors and blending are a breeze thanks to its ultra soft powdery finish.

Organic Lipstick

I love, love, love this lipstick! I'm super picky when it comes to lipsticks because I'm a lipgloss gal at heart. But with this, I'm willing to make an exception.

Generally when testing out lipsticks I keep three things in mind: scent (it shouldn't have any), texture (it should be smooth and easy to apply), and color (how long does it lasts?). With the Organic Lipstick, there was no smell, it was smooth like butter and the color was rich and long lasting. I must say it passed my test with flying colors - no pun intended.

All I can say is: Organic never looked and felt this good! Plus, all their products are animal cruelty free. Hmm, so it's good for my skin, good for little fluffy - I think I have another beauty brand to add on my list of favorites.

To learn more about Carefree Beauty and to start shopping for their skin friendly products, head over to carefreebeauty.us or carefreebeauty.eu

What's in for Fall: The Autumn Colours

With the Autumn season fast upon us it's a wonder where summer has gone. Don't fret for long, fall is just THE perfect time to sharpen up your wardrobe & try out a new look. This season it's about getting back to nature, but with flawless skin and the look of pure elegance. Foundation: Know your Skin Tone. Before you can begin to choose makeup colours suited to your skin tone, you must figure out what type of complexion you have. In general, skin tones fall in to three categories: light, medium and dark. It is best to find a foundation that matches your skin tone in any season. Earthy Eyeshadow Tones: Back to Nature. When it comes to eyes, keep it simple. Any shades that can be found in nature are what you should highlight your eyes with this season. We suggest Bark, Khaki and Cocoa for lighter skin tones, and Whisper Fog, Halo, Bare and Sage for medium to dark toned skin. Blush: Radiant and Glowing Skin. When the weather turns cool, a little extra color helps keep your face looking radiant and glowing. We suggest Dusty Rose for light tones, which is a satiny sweep of sun-drenched rose with a radiant highlighting glow. For medium tones, Foxy Brown, a deep velvety shade, gives cheeks a shimmering chocolate-cherry glisten. For darker tones, try Tickle, for a soft, sunny apricot sparkle. Lipstick: Hollywood Retro-Glamour. The Hollywood retro-glamour look is back. For this season, don't be afraid to put the emphasis on your lips. For light skin tones, try Merlot, a gorgeous deep wine colour. Courage, a classic bright red, is great for medium tones. Finally, Kiss Cool Matte Red is ideal for dark skin tones. Afterglow Organic Liplove lipsticks are one of Hollywood's best kept secrets. Celebrities have to wear makeup everyday and are concerned with the products that are used on their skin. So, many makeup artists have switched to products like organic lipsticks. It is said that the average woman ingests up to four pounds of lipstick or gloss in a lifetime. With that in mind, don't you want your lipstick to be organic?

Shop: Bronzer Foundation Setting Powder Blush Eye Shadow Ultra Matte Eye Shadow Lipstick Starters Brushes

The Flawless Beauty Review

Organic Lip Love Lipstick

Organic Mineral Eye Shadows

Organic Mineral Bronzer

Organic Setting Powder

Full review is below or at the Flawless Beauty Blog





I get a lot of questions about mineral make-up and natural or organic make-up brands. I am not a regular make-up wearer but I do know that mineral make-up is much talked about these days. Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics is free of synthetic dyes, paraben preservatives and irritants. Afterglow offers a full range of make-up and colors which will make it hard to resist not ordering a ton of new make-up!I was very pleased with the products I tried, my favorite being the Organic Lipstick do to the fact that I regularly wear lip color of some sort. My lips felt conditioned and soft after applying.Overall, I am happy to see more toxic free make-up options and I am curious how the eyeliner would hold up... Click here to order online.

Marteverden Reviews Afterglow with Carefree Beauty

From Norway but English below...

Anmeldelse! After Glow - Organic Mineral Blush

Nettbutikken CareFreeBeauty sendte meg, som tidligere nevnt, en haug med prøver av mineralsminke og her kommer anmeldelsen av blushene de sendte meg
Organic Mineral Blush.
De fargene jeg har prøvd er:



"First Blush" som er en blush med shimmer. Den er mye lysere enn på det bildet her syns jeg. Nydelig farge som jeg falt helt for!:


"Smitten" som er en matt blush. Denne er litt mindre rødaktig enn på dette bildet:


"Peachy" som i likhet med first blush har shimmer i seg. (Dette bildet er veldig riktig fargemessig):



Jeg må si at jeg er utrolig fornøyd med disse! De er gode å påføre, de har utrolig fine farger og de varer lenge! Jeg tror sannelig jeg må ha en av disse i full size (ca 180 kroner). Det må bli i fargen"First Blush" - utrolig fin farge. Dette kan bli en av favorittblushene mine! Frakten på CareFreeBeauty er bare 30 kroner til Norge - slettes ikke verst.

Review! After Glow - Organic Mineral Blush:
I've been using this blush from CareFreeBeauty for about a week now. I've tried the organic mineral blush in these colours: "First Blush"(shimmer), "Smitten" (matte) and "Peachy"(shimmer). I really love these blushes! They are easy to apply and the colours are absolutely lovely! I think I have to buy a full size of the Organic Mineral Blush - I'm in love with the colour "First blush".

The summer's hottest makeup is made from minerals

Mining for beauty By COLETTE BOUCHEZ at nydailynews.com


"The look of the season is natural, glowing, glistening skin - with nary a flaw the eye can see.

The "it" product of the season promises all that: It's natural mineral makeup - mined from the earth - that hides wrinkles, gives a sheer glow and skin-boosting benefits.

Women are snapping it up on home shopping networks, and brides swear by it for big-day beauty.

"Because the base of mineral makeup is titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which have natural anti-inflammatory properties, it can have a calming effect on the skin and for many people it won't aggravate conditions like acne or rosacea," says Dr. Kathryn Frew, a dermatologist at Juva MediSpa in Manhattan.

These minerals are also natural sunscreens - so most mineral makeup has an SPF of 15 or higher. Bare Minerals, credited as the pioneer of mineral makeup, even carries a seal of approval from the Skin Cancer Foundation.

"I wouldn't use it as my sole source of protection, but most loose mineral powders are a great way to touch up your sunscreen during the day," says Dr. Ellen Marmur, chief of dermatologic and cosmetic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

First developed in the mid 1970s, mineral makeup was intended to do away with potential irritants, like fragrances and dyes and preservatives found in traditional cosmetics, plus preservatives like parabens, which some studies linked to cancer.

Today, not all companies play by these unspoken rules.

"Some mineral products contain less of these irritating ingredients than traditional makeup, but some can contain as much or more, so don't rely solely on the term 'mineral' alone - you really have to read the entire label to see what you are getting," says Frew.

But even among those that offer all-mineral formulas, there's another dividing line: products that contain "bismuth oxychloride" and those that don't.

A kind of "pseudomineral" made from copper, lead and chlorine byproducts, it's used as a filler and to create a pearlized, anti-aging effect. But purists like Kristin Adams, president of Afterglow Cosmetics, says looking young and dewy has its price.

"We don't use bismuth oxychloride because many women are allergic to it and either break out and/or itch - plus we prefer the more semi-matte look of the non-bismuth formula," says Adams.

Frew says when used in significant quantities, bismuth oxychloride can irritate acne and rosacea, so if you have these problems try to avoid it, or check to see how far down on the ingredient label it is - lower is better..."

Afterglow Cosmetics Product Review On Organic Mineral Makeup

Review by Image and Style News

Afterglow cosmetics product review on organic mineral makeup. I’ve recently been in search of a new mineral makeup. Since I have semi only borderline combination skin I find that mineral makeup gives me the best coverage and it keeps my skin from looking oily. Typically I use bareminerals but i’m always on the hunt for a new mineral foundation to match my skintone. I though I would try Afterglow cosmetics since they only use organic products in their makeup…including lipgloss. There mineral makeup is bismuth free which is used in many mineral makeup products including bare minerals. I love bare minerals but it sometimes can make me itch.....

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I Dream of Genie Reviews Afterglow Lip Love Lipstick

It is said that the average woman ingests up to four pounds of lipstick or gloss in a lifetime. According to the Environmental Working Group, a partner of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, one-third of personal care products contain at least one chemical linked to cancer. With that in mind, I decided to begin looking for some safe alternatives, and I found a GREAT one with Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics’ Organic Love Lipsticks.Depending on the shade, these lipsticks are made with approximately 70% to 82% certified organic ingredients. Some of the key ingredients include organic jojoba seed oil, Vitamin E, organic pomegranate seed extract, organic grape seed extract, and organic apricot kernel. The rest of the ingredients are iron oxides and micas, (for pigment) and titanium oxide (for opacity), which are all pharmaceutical grade inert minerals. Organic Love is free from petroleum, gluten, paraben, nuts and the entire line of cosmetics is cruelty and gluten free. These gals over there are on the ball!Aside from all those benefits, the lipstick itself goes on light and smooth, not heavy and waxy. Your lips will feel fabulous, as though the nutrients were going to work to moisturize and condition instantaneously. For real!I highly recommend this product, so go to their site, and eat all the lipstick you want.Note: Visit the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics site, which has a ton of information about all beauty products and their ingredients. You will find it invaluable.Posted by Kristine Livadas @ I Dream Of Greenie

sofeminine.co.uk Reviews Afterglow Foundation

Hot on the heels of all things natural and organic, mineral make-up is everywhere at the moment, but look before you leap on the bandwagon. Not all mineral products are any better for your skin than 'standard' make-up. Many contain parabens, dyes and fillers, along with a chemical called bismuth oxychloride which can give a rather unatural orangey glow. Our current fave for quality mineral make-up is US brand Afterglow. Their organic mineral foundation contains pharmaceutical grade minerals and pigments, natural sunscreen and age-defying antioxidants. A worthy investment, especially if you have super-sensitive skin. It's even suitable for people with gluten sensitivity.Afterglow Organic Mineral Foundation, £28 (20 shades)

You can find it here at carefreebeauty.eu

Dollface Reviews: Afterglow Cosmetics Organic Mineral Foundation

Hey, Dollface!

Afterglow Cosmetics’ Organic Mineral Foundation is 100% natural, contains a natural sunscreen, and it suitable for even the most sensitive of skin. Sadly, the trial tub was the wrong shade for my porcelain (ahem!) skin, so I handed it over to Norma of Keeping It Realtor (who does have sensitive skin), who writes:“I’ve never really been much of a foundation wearer. I hate the feeling of heavy makeup on my skin, so tinted moisturiser normally suits me fine. As someone with, ahem, more mature skin, I also prefer a “dewy” look, rather than a powdery one, which I think can be very aging, so, when I tried Afterglow Cosmetics Organic Mineral Foundation, I have to admit, I didn’t really expect to like it. Well, it just goes to show that it’s always worthwhile trying out something different every once in a while, because this was nothing like I’d imagined it…For a start, this foundation is as light as a feather on your skin - probably not surprising, given that it’s a powder, but as I mentioned, I had expected to feel like I was caked in makeup, and that wasn’t the case at all. I brushed it on (a proper kabuki brush would’ve been a good idea here, but I didn’t have one, so used the biggest brush I had), buffed it in, and was really surprised by the coverage, which was sheer, matt, and not at all chalky, which is what I’d worried about.As for the fine lines - my daughter has always hated mineral makeup because she finds it emphasizes any lines she has, but this wasn’t the case for me. I couldn’t say it made me look younger (but of course, it doesn’t claim to), but it definitely didn’t emphasize the lines, and just left my skin looking smooth and even - I really didn’t feel like I was wearing it at all.Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised by this. Will I give up my tinted moisturiser for it? Well, maybe not all the time, but I will definitely be alternating it with this one now!

Global Fashion Reports that Afterglow Minerals is an International Sensation

The latest in news on Afterglow Mineral Makeup is that the organic makeup stands out as in an international hit.
Read all about it in the Global Fashion Report. globalfashionreport.com.

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SmartSkincare.com Reviews Afterglow Multi-Tasking Foundation

Skin Care Review: Afterglow Cosmetics Multi-Tasking Foundation

by Kris

Rating
Excellent

Benefits
all natural (no bismuth oxide or parabens), amazing coverage, beautiful color

Drawbacks
a tad messy as a powder

Details
All natural, this mineral makeup is absolutely amazing! Geat color selection, very easy to apply, looks amazing, has improved my skin, good for oil control, wears all day, i've even found it's semi waterproof which is great during the summer, contains an SPF as well! I will never go back to regular liquid foundation bc. it didn't work, didn't cover, made my skin worse and was more expensive.

Afterglow Cosmetics Multi-Tasking Foundation is a dream come true. It's AMAZING. I only wish I had found it years ago and saved myself, my skin and my wallet the heartache of those inferior foundations!

Conclusions
Buy it NOW. You will not regret it! guarantee :)

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To buy Afterglow Mineral Foundation in Europe click here

the review is here

Perfectly Green Skin Care - A New Age Hippie Reviews Afterglow Bronzer

Green-eyed Girl: Perfectly Green Skin Care
By Tess Kurzeja

When it comes to glowing by day and night, keep makeup light and fresh with a thin layer of tinted moisturizer and foundation followed by a hit of Afterglow’s Organic Glow Bronzer at carefreebeauty.eu. This loose bronzer lends a unique summer “glow” that enhances skin tone without the orange hue that other bronzers are known for.

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Kiss N Makeup Reviews Afterglow Organic Mineral Eyeshadow

Now we all know mineral makeup is uber big this year, but when people think of minerals they tend to think of foundation, yet there’s so much more than that available. Using mineral eyeshadow can be less irritating to the sensitive eye area, and the loose powder formulation creates a really gentle wash of colour. I’ve been testing out mineral eyeshadows £16 from AfterGlow Cosmetics and really love the consistency on my skin. The product is certified organic the Environmental Working Group and is really gentle on my eyes. I wear contact lenses and there’s no discomfort with this product at all. The eyeshadows are bismuth oxychloride free, talc-free, chemical-free and dye-free, and come in an amazing selection of colours.

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Afterglow mineral cosmetics tried and tested

Mineral makeup is everywhere right now, and Afterglow is one of the newer additions to the UK cosmetics counter, having been a huge success in the States. It's got great ethical credentials, is certified cruelty-free by the BUAV and contains no parabens or fragrances. So how well does it actually work?
I managed to get my hands on a few samples of the '80% organic, 100% natural' range, and have asked a few members of the office to give me their verdict on the brand. Follow the jump to find out what they thought.

I tried the dusty rose blush, the first mineral blusher I've used. I liked this product a lot, as it was so soft and velvety it blended into my skin with ease, and gave a really natural-looking glow. It was easy to get the shade and intensity just right using a brush, creating as much or as little definition as you want. Catwalk Queen Editor-in-Chief Gemma tried the organic mineral setting powder over the weekend. The idea of this product is to help absorb oil to create a smoother finish, but it's also loaded with antioxidants to help preserve a youthful glow. Gemma tried the 'light' setting powder, and commented: "It's a perfect texture and works just as well as their mineral veil, but it's more yellow / orange toned which doesn't work so well with my skin. However I'm wearing it today, and I think it looks quite natural." Watch this space for our review of Afterglow's mineral foundation

carefreebeauty.eu launch in uk with afterglow cosmetics

Press Release

Carefreebeauty.eu has launched this week a cosmetics & skin care store for healthy conscious women with sensitive skin, skin allergies, or simply those looking for natural - organic - toxic free cosmetics products. At the same time we are working to increase support for the campaign for safe cosmetics and to raise awareness of the degree of toxic chemicals found in many popular brands of makeup and skincare products.

We are offering a number of brands including afterglow cosmetics from San Francisco- a pioneer & leader in developing safe and organic mineral makeup. They are getting a lot of press lately and you may have heard about them in Women's Health, Oxygen, or on Oprah where they were profiled in a book called "Gorgeously Green." They are pretty much the healthy replacement for Bare Escentials.

To celebrate our launch we are offering a 10% donation to the environmental working group's "skin deep" cosmetic safety research foundation for every purchase in our first month. To help our launch and support toxic free cosmetics- please visit our store at http://www.carefreebeauty.eu.

Look up how toxic your make up is.. you may be surprised & support the campaign for safe cosmetics at the environmental working group http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com

If you'd like to investigate the products you use and write a page about your reactions whether + or - for our blog let me know at http://howtoxic.blogspot.com/

About carefreebeauty.eu

At carefreebeauty.eu we carry ONLY gorgeous organic minerals that are made from purely naturally healthy ingredients and are tested by independent sources such as safecosmetics.org and the independent consumer watch-dog group, "The Environmental Working Group" (EWG) whom rank cosmetics by their safety in their “Skin Deep Report” cosmetic safety database.

Introducing Afterglow Cosmetics from San Francisco

Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics bridges the gap between natural and high-fashion cosmetics bringing a truly natural blend of pure mineral make-up with the fabulous, organic infused, highly pigmented color palette you crave. The unique natural formulation and focus on natural and certified organic ingredients of the highest quality ensures that their products are safer for your skin and body. They also perform better and last longer than traditional cosmetics. This attention to ingredients and detail make Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics the natural choice for all women and are especially ideal for women with sensitive skin, rosacea, acne and other skin issues.

About Afterglow products that we carry:

Say goodbye to heavy, dull, and cakey feeling makeup... Our Mineral Makeup has a lighter feeling on your skin, is healthier, and gives a natural more beautiful look than traditional makeup.

* Natural - Crushed minerals and organic ingredients look and feel natural and weightless on your skin. * Long Lasting - Super staying power and nearly water and sweat proof. * Built in UV Protection - Contains natural broad- spectrum sun protection. * Safe - Pure natural, organic, healthy ingredients * Coverage - From just a bit to total coverage is up to you. * Great for your skin - Your skin won't be tormented by the nasty stuff in normal makeup such as dyes, fillers, parabans, gluten, and bismuth. * Anti-Aging- Taking mineral foundation to a new level by infusing certified organic antioxidants such as organic grape seed extract and organic rosemary leaf extract..

Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics are ideal for sensitive skin because we use minimal ingredients and avoid sensitizers like bismuth oxychloride, talc, dyes and mineral oil. All Afterglow products are fragrance free except for the Natural Lip Gloss which contains 'natural flavors' of organic fig and organic vanilla extracts.

- Gluten Free, talc free, nut free, gmo freem carmine free, bismuth free, paraban free, lake dye free, fd&c dye free, cornstarch free, mineral oil free, nano free, petro chemical free.

-Organic whenever possible. We use Certified Organic ingredients whenever possible.

-Ideal for sensitive skin and bodies. We avoid ingredients (even natural ones!) that are sensitizers. Our formulas are also gluten free!

-Very natural. We focus on formulating the most natural & effective product available without a whole list of ingredients still used by other cosmetic companies.

-Full disclosure - we disclose every ingredient in every product we sell. Since the FDA allows companies to conceal and not list the true ingredients in items listed as “fragrance”, “flavors” and any ingredient under 1% of the total formula – you never know what you might be using. With Afterglow you always know!

-No bismuth oxychloride. Bismuth oxychloride is a common ingredient in many mineral cosmetic brands. It makes many women itch and break out. We never include this ingredient in our cosmetics.

-Paraben Free: All our products are Paraben Free.

-We only use Pharmaceutical Grade Minerals to ensure the most pure product possible.

-Our Triple Milled Formulas ensure our powders are super soft and that the color is even and well distributed for optimal coverage and color.

-Nourishing ingredients. Our Lip Love Lipstick is full of moisturizing oils to nourish your lips.

-Beautifully easy to apply. A quick swirl with your brush and a sweep

We carry the full range of:

afterglow blush afterglow bronzer afterglow eye liner afterglow eye shadow afterglow eyeliner afterglow eyeshadow afterglow foundation afterglow lip gloss afterglow lip liner afterglow lip stick afterglow make up afterglow mascara afterglow setting powder

We provide the same great prices and services to europe including:

Netherlands Denmark Norway Finland Sweden Germany Spain Italy Ireland United Kingdom Belgium Greece Austria For press related or other questions please contact us at questions@carefreebeauty.eu