What the Company claims: Add a soft flush of mineral colour to define the cheek area and enhance facial contours, for a healthy radiant complexion. Cool Winter is brown tones.
To use: apply a light covering with the Living Nature Face Brush, starting at the hair-line and working towards the nose along the top of the cheek bone, ending in line with the centre of the eye.
Comes in two shades: Warm Summer which is a rosey pink and Cool Winter which is a peachy bronze.
It comes in a small sleek cardboard packaging with a elastic band to cover up and hold it in place. It has a small brush with it which is quite soft..good for emergencies…but not for everyday use..
Indoors
Sunlight
Cool Winter is a peachy bronze shade which has gold specks in it. It would look fab on all skin tones as it imparts a nice glow to the cheeks..would suit medium to fair more..as it would show up on them..for dusky skin tones..it would just give a hint of glow.
Jordana Blush in Sunlit Bronze is a little similar..but Sunlit Bronze has a hint of warm pink too…where this is more of peachy coppery brown.
Its rightly named Cool Winter as it would bring color to the pale skin in winters..it would also work as a bronzer for some skin tones.. Pros:
1. Natural everyday shade. 2. The gold specks also work as highlighter. 3. This shade would also work as a bronzer. 4. Recyclable cardboard packaging. 5. The brush is soft and decent enough. 6. This shade would suit all skin tones. 7. Pigmented enough and does not look OTT. 8. Stays for a good 5-6 hours.
Cons:
1. Expensive. 2. Not available here. 3. Only 2 shades available.
Overall I do love the shade..it brings warmth to the skin..and never look OTT..even if you are a beginner you would not go wrong with this..totally recommend.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
Living Nature Tinted Moisturiser Evening Light Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Highly Commended: ‘Best Tinted Moisturiser’, Natural Health Beauty Awards 2011.
Protect and moisturise with a sheer, natural hint of colour to keep your skin looking and feeling fresh all day. Works beautifully on its own, or with Luminous Pressed Powder for extra coverage. Active Manuka Honey provides nourishment.
For all skin types. Evening Light is our darker shade.
To Use: Apply with fingertips and blend onto both sides of the face from the nose outwards. Use light sweeping movements and take special care to blend past the jawline.
Comes in 3 shades: Dawn Light,Day Light,Evening Light
I have the Evening Light which is a little dark for my skin..the Day Light would have worked better. I mix this with a lighter foundation or top it up with a lighter powder if used as it is…but even if used on its own..it does not appear too dark and settles with the natural skin tone.
It has a very light floral kinda smell which I like..feels very very light on the skin..since its water based..I love that it feels so light..you never feel like you have anything on the skin..
I love their trademark half cylindrical and half flat the base bottle..it has a flip cap on top..with a small opening for the product to come out..
Pros:
1. Feels very light on skin.
2. Adjusts to the natural skin tone.
3. Since it is water based..it would suit all skin types.
4. Different and nice packaging.
5. Natural and Organic Ingredients.
6. Parabens and chemical free.
7. Stays for a good 6-7 hours.
8. Has a light floral smell.
Cons:
1. Only three shades available.
2. Expensive.
3. Availability is an issue.
Overall I have no cons with the texture and formula..its one of the best Tinted Moisturisers I have tried..completely loved the water based formula..and light feel..but it sure is expensive for a TM..and availability is an issue too..
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Would love to..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
What the Company claims: Colour your lips with the soft and subtle shades of nature. These moisture rich lipsticks include vegetable waxes for smooth application, and are lead-free and certified natural.
We named our lipsticks after things we all love here at Living Nature.
Application: Apply after lining lips with Living Nature lip pencil in required shade. For longer lasting lipstick – tissue lip area after first application and re-apply.
Ingredients (INCI):
Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride (coconut extract), Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, Mica (CI 77019), Iron oxides (CI 77491), Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Cera alba (beeswax), Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, Iron oxides (CI 77492), Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, Pyrus malus (apple) seed oil, Squalane, Glycine soja (soybean) oil**. **Certified organic.
MRP: US$ 26.00 for 4g
Available in 10 shades:
Dawn
Laughter
Coral Sea
Morning Sun
Wave
Summer Rain
Dusk
Sand Stone
Warm Wood
Warm Rocks
Morning sun is a warm peachy orange shade…and it can be built up with more swipes. I like the classic black soft packaging. Its very sturdy. The bullet is shaped in a semi circular form. Even though its moisturising I do need a lip balm underneath this..coz its a little matte and tends to settle in fine lines.
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2-3 swipes
Pros:
1. I loved the soft black packaging and the case..its very very sturdy.
2. The shade is pretty pigmented and quite buildable..you can get a soft orange color to a more built up warm orange.
3. Made from natural ingredients…certified natural !
4. Staying power is quite good..these stay for 4-5 hours.
5. Color goes away evenly and not in patches.
6. And the most important..these are lead free !
Cons:
1. It tends to settle in fine lines if a lip balm is not used underneath.
2. Availability is an issue. You can buy it here but its difficult to guess the exact shade online.
3. Expensive.
Overall I do like the shade..even though its not an everyday shade for me..I love using it as a soft corally orange tint..it does not look OTT…and for girls who are above NC 40 and like peach but it washes them out..this shade would not..
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: May be..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
What the Company claims: WINNER: ‘Best Eyeliner’, Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards 2011.
Deep black Midnight is a soft gentle pencil with vegetable waxes to provide smooth application, with naturally occurring oxides to enhance and define eyes. Eyes appear wider and enhanced in colour.
To use: apply a thin line close to the eyelashes. Use a sponge or cotton-bud to smudge the line for a natural softer look, and to enhance colour. Wear alone or with Living Nature Eyeshadow Duos.
Available colors: Deep Black Midnight, Grey/Blue River Stone, Deep Brown Flax Seed, Gold Flecked Black Smoulder
Midnight the most dark jet black eye pencil I have used till now ! Its amazingly pigmented and dark..one swipe is all you need to get the intense black color.
Its very very soft and glides on well. This one is perfect as base for smokey eyes.
Pros:
1. Jet Dark Intense Black ! 2. Very soft and glides on easily..no tugging. 3. Its sharpenable and so no hygiene issues. 4. Its a Beauty Award Winner. 5. Has vegetable waxes and oils as all Living Nature products..and suitable for sensitive eyes too. 6. Its perfect as base for smokey eyes or as given above..a line close to lash line and smudged softly. 7. It works on waterline too and did not sting.
Cons:
1. It does smudge when used on waterline. 2. A little expensive for a eye pencil. 3. Available online.
Overall I quite like the intense color of this and the fact that its super soft and good for smokey eyes. But its not the one that would stay put on your waterline.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money : 3.5/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: Umm..Not too sure..If it would have not smudged so much on my waterline then surely would have..but then I do have watery eyes.
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
What the Company claims: A creamy formula to match Living Nature foundation products. Suitable for all skin types, the Concealer minimises the appearance of skin imperfections and dark circles around the eyes by helping even out skintone. Manuka Honey nourishes and skin protector Manuka Oil is an antimicrobial. Pure minerals provide healthy skin coverage for a flawless look every day.
To use: apply sparingly to problem areas and blend edges. Follow with foundation product of choice.
Its Natural Health Beauty Awards 2010 Winner. Comes in 3 shades: Light,Medium and Dark. Light is for pale complexions and Medium one also has pink undertones..so the Dark one is what I have and surprisingly it does suit me perfectly.
It comes in a small tube form which is very very handy to carry and use. Its of medium consistency and blends well. It works equally great for under eyes and spots and stays put.
Pros:
1. I liked the texture..its very easy to blend. 2. Works great for dark circles and no need of too much blending or tugging the delicate skin. 3. Stays almost the whole day. 4. Comes in a tube form..quiet handy. 5. Has natural and organic Ingredients. 6. Natural Health Beauty Award 2010 Winner and rightly so ! 7. This does not crease or settle in the under eye lines.
Cons:
1. Comes in only 3 shades..no choice for darker skin tones. 2. Its expensive at 30 $..MAC Select Cover Up costs 17 $ for 10 ml. 3. Can only be bought online.
Overall its quiet nice and I like the fact about Living Nature products that they are pretty awesome in quality along with having organic and natural ingredients…which is not seen in many brands.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: I would have loved to..but I think its expensive for the qty.
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
About Living Nature: Our products and brand are inspired by the remarkable healing properties of New Zealand’s native plants. The nature in New Zealand is truly remarkable with over 80 million years of complete geographic isolation. 85% of New Zealand’s native plants are not found anywhere else in the world and the bio-activity of some of these ancient species is truly amazing. Harakeke Flax Gel is nature’s super hydrator, Totarol a super anti-oxidant and antimicrobial, Active Manuka Honey is nature’s miracle skin healer, Manuka Oil is a powerful skin protector, and these are just a few of our unique Hero ingredients from New Zealand.
Living Nature’s Statement:
We are determined to bring you the purest and most natural skincare possible, and give you the following promises: No Synthetic Preservatives No ingredients we consider potentially harmful No Mineral Oils No Irradiated Ingredients No Herbicide or Pesticide Residues No Genetically Modified Ingredients No Animal Ingredients No Animal Testing Always Use High Quantities of Bioactive Ingredients Only Use Recyclable, Reusable, Reduced Packaging
Living Nature Cosmetics
We have searched the planet for ingredients that give you iridescent colours to enhance and promote natural beauty.
Living Nature’s extensive cosmetic range nourishes and cares for your skin with ingredients such as Avocado Oil, with its essential fatty acids and vitamin D; Macadamia Oil, to nourish your skin; and Manuka Honey. None of our products are tested on animals and our planet-friendly approach to packaging, means you can wear our beautiful products knowing that not only are they good for your skin but good for the environment too.
Lorraine Downes, New Zealand’s only ever Miss Universe is the Brand Ambassador of Living Nature.
About the Luminous Pressed Powder
What the Company claims: Natural minerals combine to make this powder reflective and refractive, adding a soft luminous glow to your complexion. Use as the finishing touch after foundation or tinted moisturiser, or alone for soft natural colour. Beautifully presented in our classic aluminium compact.
Powders appear darker in the pan than on the complexion so choose a shade darker than you would normally wear.
To use: wear alone or over foundation or tinted moisturiser. Apply a light covering over face with Living Nature face brush. Use powder puff applicator for touch ups when required.
For all skin types.
Ingredients INCI:
Talc (CI 77718), Mica (CI 77019), Squalane, Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Zea mays (corn) starch, Zinc stearate, Olea europea (olive) fruit oil, Hydrated silica, Iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil**, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), Glycerin soja (soybean) oil **Certified organic
MRP: US$ 37.00 / 14g
Shades Available: Light,Medium and Deep
I have the Medium shade of this luminous pressed powder. It comes in a Black aluminium case with mirror and sponge applicator and is refillable..Now if I have to end this review in two words I would say it is THE BEST. Period.
I read reviews when I had not tried it, where people said its better and they prefer it over their MAC MSFN..I was like ya then it should be something. It evens out the skin tone, gives light to medium coverage and gives that perfect luminous glow to the skin. It does not make the face look cakey at all or give that too matte effect.
See the little shimmer..but looks fab on the face
MAC MSFN also has fine shimmer particles that give that glow. MAC is priced at Rs. 1350/- for 10g of product and this is a little more expensive but then it has 14g of product and is also made of better and natural ingredients. It never broke me out. I did read reviews of MAC MSF on makeupalley and many of them said it broke them out..probably coz of the tons of ingredients it had.
Pros:
1. Awesome packaging..love that black case with a huge wide mirror and the design on the powder. 2. Gives light to medium coverage and evens out the skin. 3. It does give that luminous glow to the face true to its claim. 4. Has natural organic ingredients..now I would love natural ingredients in cosmetics. 5. Does not test on animals and recyclable packaging for all products. 6. Works equally well for touch ups with the sponge. 7. Perfect to carry..you would not need a separate mirror when carrying this as its quite wide. 8. Even though it has very fine shimmer it does not show up on the face and gives a pretty nice glow. 9. 14g is going to last real long. 10. It never broke me out.
Cons:
1. Sponge becomes quite dirty and cleaning that would be difficult. 2. Not available easily. Though you can buy it online here..they have a standard shipping of 10.00 US$ for how much ever products you buy. So if you buy only one product that would be a little expensive. 3. A little expensive but this is totally worth it. 4. Only 3 shades to choose from.
Overall I am in love with this !! Which you people must have guessed by now :p
Rating:
Quality: 5/5 Value for money: 4.5/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Yes I would surely get the refill !
Sorry for the long review but I had to tell how awesome this product is..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
