Sometimes it’s best to use the makeup you’ve got…

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The following five clean beauty trends are starting off strong going into 2018 and are worth your attention. Make them part of your regular beauty routine to always put your best face forward.

5 Clean Beauty Trends of 2018

1. Anti-Pollution Skincare

We all know pollution is bad for our health, but it also can be hazardous to our skin. In a 2013 study, it was found that the sun’s UV rays are responsible for some 80% of visible facial ageing signs, including wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, and loss in skin elasticity. Another study conducted in Germany and China showed how increased air pollution lead to brown spots on the skin. Air pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds, oxides, particulate matter, ozone, and cigarette smoke are just a few of the many agents that have negative effects on the skin.

It’s no wonder then that anti-pollution skincare is increasing in popularity around the world. In the UK, the anti-pollution skincare market grew by 30% in just six months, with cleansers, face masks, and SPF-based products leading the charge.

Some standout products include Kiehl’s Cilantro & Orange Extract Pollutant Defending Masque, Clinque’s City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector, Dr. Andrew Weil’s Mega-Bright Dark Spot Correcting Serum, and REN’s Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist.

2. Oil Cleansers

Oils aren’t just for moisturizing. In fact, they can be used to cleanse the skin as well. How do they work? When massaged into the skin, oils in a cleanser bind to surface dirt and grime and enable them to be comfortably rinsed away, leaving behind skin that is clean, soft, and hydrated.

For those of us with particularly dry skin, oil cleanses make for a gentle and less harsh, moisture-stripping alternative to regular soaps. Great options: Tata Harper’s Nourishing Oil Cleanser, Mahalo’s UNVEIL Cleanse Melt Concentrate, May Lindstrom’s Pendulum Potion, and Cocokind’s Facial Cleansing Oil.

3. Crystal-Infused Skincare Products

The year 2017 saw an upsurge in the popularity of healing crystals, and 2018 won’t let up. One of the more unique ways in which crystals are being integrated into daily wellness routines is for beauty purposes.

Idil Pekar’s Hungarian Thermal Water Tonik is made with clear crystal quartz; Dr. Brandt’s Ruby Retinol Hydracrème is infused with a ruby crystal complex; Nails Inc’s The Mindful Manicure range of nail polishes contains flecks of rose quartz, tourmaline, and citrine for love and good vibes; Glossier’s Haloscope highlighters are enhanced with real Rose Quartz or Golden Topaz; Själ’s Kashmir Saphir Perfecting Mask contains blue copper, blue sapphire, and blue lotus for restorative, firming, and regenerative benefits.

4. Bright Eye Shadows

Here’s a fun trend that you don’t have to resort to toxic beauty products to indulge in. Achieve a statement look with Alima Pure, Lily Lolo, and Ecco Bella!

5. Jade Facial Rollers

Jade rollers are handheld massaging tools that are made with one or two naturally cold jade stone heads that, when rolled across the face, allegedly boost blood circulation, decrease under-eye swelling, and help the skin to absorb beauty products better. Try one for around $25.

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A comedian breaks down why no one can splurge on makeup at Mac or Sephora. KevOnStage: You are wise.

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The last thing you want to do in summer is layer up. Stick to these natural tinted moisturizers to stay flawless and keep your skin protected from the sun all in one hit.

Finding the perfect piece of kit to meet your coverage needs in the natural makeup world can be a challenge, but when pairing it with an SPF it makes matters even more complicated.

Different formulas don’t always gel well together when applied on the skin, and in the summer, piling on multiple creams can get a little sticky. What you want is to feel and look fresh faced while still ticking all the necessary boxes. Meet the natural tinted moisturizers doing just that; with mineral sunscreens like titanium dioxide and zinc, these gems provide broad spectrum UV protection, all the while giving your complexion that extra boost.

5 Ways To Get Sheer Coverage and SPF All-In-One

1. Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream

A little different from your typical tinted moisturizer, this color-correcting cream has what at first appears to be a thick texture, but applies beautifully, feeling lightweight and providing just a hint of coverage. The dewy finish dishes out the glow factor promised in the names of the five shades (Natural Glow to Deep Glow) whilst acting as a great primer for any more makeup to follow. Alongside the SPF 30 protection, certified organic juices like apple and aloe, plus skincare superstar hyaluronic acid, help to keep skin hydrated all day long.

2. Ilia Beauty Sheer Vivid Tinted Moisturizer

Although tinted moisturizers don’t need to be the perfect color match when compared to foundations, it’s certainly a bonus to have a few shades to choose from like the six that Ilia has created. With a lotion-like consistency, a little goes a long way, but it also makes it slightly buildable to go from barely-there to light coverage. The final finish is a velvety, semi-matte look; perfect for avoiding any unwanted shine on hot summer days! Touting a rating of SPF 20, it should provide enough sun protection for most skin types with the exception of very fair complexions.

3. De Mamiel Exhale Daily Moisturizing Nectar

The sun isn’t the only thing your skin could use protection from! This luxurious tinted moisturizer acts as a daily shield against the elements, not only from UV rays (with SPF 30) but including harsh air pollution, too. Antioxidant-rich oils such as red raspberry seed and rosehip work their magic against free radicals that are an inevitable part of city life, as well as sun exposure, helping keep skin healthy on all levels. The only downside to this botanical beauty is the availability in one shade only, limiting who this can work for.

4. W3ll People Bio Tint Multi-Action Moisturizer

As the newest natural tinted moisturizer on the block, this formula offers up a few perks when compared to other options. The finish hits a nice middle ground that is neither dewy or matte, but rather luminous, which is pretty ideal for an effortless no-makeup look. The airless pump and squeezy tube are other benefits not to miss, as they make this summer essential ideal for slipping into your makeup bag minus ay leakage anxiety! Just choose from the four available shades (all SPF 30) and you’re set.

5. Josh Rosebrook Tinted Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30

Using specifically non-nano zinc oxide, this tinted moisturizer is about as natural and safe as they come. It doesn’t take the job of moisturizing lightly, as this glorious cream comes packed with the likes of certified organic aloe, shea butter, and hemp seed oil (just to name a few). However, all the skin loving oils don’t stop this cream from being ultra lightweight and sinking in fast upon application, leaving only a fresh looking glow behind. Once again, the only downside is that it’s currently only available in one shade.

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Is lip gloss a thing of the past in your makeup bag? We don’t blame you. Hair sticking to your mouth just isn’t practical, and let’s not even start with the glitter. If you still crave a slick of shine once in a while though, then a natural lip gloss may be the answer to your beauty prayers. 

For many of us makeup enthusiasts, lip gloss was a first love. Not quite as scary as a full coverage lipstick, it was like a gateway into the world of cosmetics that was easy to apply, and wear, with just a hint of color.

The warm nostalgia is real, but the array of lip products out there has left many beauty aficionados pushing their glosses to one side in favor of sheer lipsticks or tinted balms. However, thanks to the green beauty world, lip gloss is making a comeback in a way worth noting. Sans stickiness and strange plastic-like ingredients, of course.

5 Natural Lip Glosses That Are Totally Lickable

1. RMS Beauty Lip Shine
   Looking for fashion forward shades and lots of pigment? From the nineties brown Moment – created for none other than Gisele Bündchen – to eye-popping lilac Royal, you won’t be missing out on color options just because of the natural ingredients. Staying power is fantastic, and you can even layer it up from a subtle sheen to a bolder look. Finish wise, the shine is more subtle than most glosses, so perfect for those who are usually lip gloss shy.

2. Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments™ Liquid Lip
Somewhere between a lip gloss and a lipstick, with this tube of natural goodness Juice Beauty offers up the staying power of your favorite bullet, but with a gorgeous juicy finish. Most liquid lipsticks gain their long wearing street cred with drying formulas; not here. You’ll find nothing but hydrating ingredients like glycerin and moisture retaining phospholipids and jojoba oil. Who said you need to compromise?

3. Kari Gran Lip Whip
Luxury isn’t just about looks (which Kari Gran just happens to nail anyway with these beautiful miron glass pots), but what’s inside, too. Packed with organic beeswax and equally organic plant oils including castor, avocado, and camellia seed, your lips will be left more nourished with every application. There are plenty of flattering shades to choose from but start with Peppermint Naked to add sheen to any lippy, or double up as an overnight treatment for plump, softened lips.

4. Vapour Organic Beauty Elixir Plumping Lip Gloss
Traditional gloss lovers, this one’s for you. Vapour’s natural take on this makeup staple is one everyone can get on board with. There are twenty wearable shades to choose from, such as the likes of pretty pink Tickle and vampy cherry number, Bitten. The finish is sheer with glass like shine. Paired on a night out with a smokey eye or alone to dress up a t-shirt and jeans day? Très chic.

5. 100% Pure Gemmed Lip Gloss
Sometimes with shine, you have to have a little sparkle, too. We’re not talking the glittery lip glosses you ditched in your teens though! 100% Pure have revamped the look with by adding natural mineral stones into the mix, creating a shine that’s multi-dimensional and all-grown-up. Plus, doesn’t the idea of opals in your lip gloss make you feel all kinds of opulent? And of course, it wouldn’t be 100% Pure without the brands signature fruit pigments such as cranberry and cherry. Finally, a fruity lip gloss that’s the real deal.

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There’s a new smokey makeup look on trend, but it has nothing to do with eyes.

The latest face feature people are “smoking up” is their lips.

The look isn’t as out there as one would think. That’s probably because the brand that just came out with the Smokey Lip Kit is no stranger to making interesting lipstick looks people love.

The product turning heads

Lipstick Queen started selling two Smokey Lip Kits in late August—just in time for fall beauty season. Each kit contains a full coverage lipstick shade and a shimmery black lipstick.

All you have to do to achieve this look is apply the full-cover matte lipstick first—one kit features a bright pink color and the other has a neutral pink—then go over the color with the top cover— a sheer, black lipstick with gold flecks. Each kit is priced at $35.

Don’t like pink? That’s cool! Lipstick Queen understands. That’s why the brand is selling the black shade—Black Lace Rabbit—separately. Pair with you favorite lip color and let the look creating commence!


Make your own

This look is quite similar to what many young women were wearing in the ‘90s. However, it looks a lot classier—those gold flecks!—and branded.

If you want to recreate this look on the cheap—as in about $16-17 instead of $35—try mixing and matching NYX’s Matte colors, which are bright and vibrant, with its Wicked line, which has a subtle shimmer.

Or give my favorite combo a whirl: combine NYX’s Black Macron lipstick with its light gold or bronze Wicked lipstick. The look is dark, fun and, yes—smokey.

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There are many paths you can take to honing in on your ideal beauty products. Choosing for your skin tone and eye color is important. Whether skin is oily, dry, or normal is another important factor. But have you ever considered your astrological sign?

Wait, what?

You read it right. Beauty products perfectly suited to each zodiac sign. Hey, if you can choose a career or navigate a relationship based on your sign, a lipstick or eyeshadow is fair game, too, right?

And that makes a lot of sense, if you think about it. Each sign has unique characteristics. Take bold Aries. She would definitely be more likely to sport a fuchsia lipstick than, say, a more reserved Cancer.

Want to know which makeup product is perfect for your sign? Natural makeup brand, Alima Pure, has put together a handy dandy list of beauty products by astrological sign. Take a peek.

Which Beauty Products are Perfect for Your Astrological Sign?

Aries

Alima Pure says: After hectic March with its two eclipses, a little slowness and stillness helps you re-center. With the Sun in Aries, it is a time for articulating life goals and plotting new ways to go after them. A little Highlighter in Whisper on the cheekbones is the perfect dewy spring look for deep contemplation.

EcoSalon says: Aries isn’t afraid of a challenge. Why not take it one step further and add a touch of highlighter eyelids and lips for a super updated, musical festival season look?

Taurus

Alima Pure says: Before the excitement of birthday season, clear out the things that are holding you back, and focus your energy on self-restoration as you prepare for excitement waiting in the wings. Try Satin Matte Eyeshadow in Sage.

EcoSalon says: While you are doing some mental clearing, how about giving your diet a good spring cleaning too?

Gemini

Alima Pure says: Now is the time to find your tribe and enjoy being your strange and amazing self around the people who cherish your eccentricities more than anything else. Plan a new adventure with them that you’ll be able to look back on for years to come—the quirkier the better. Rock a bold smoky eye and explore with Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow in Tigereye.

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Cancer

Alima Pure says: The tension between Mars and Saturn forms a wedge between you and your lofty goals, perhaps preventing you from springing into action. With a solid plan, nothing is out of reach. But is there something beneath the surface that requires your attention first? Fresh, wearable Satin Matte Blush in Antique Rose adds a healthy pop of color to welcome springtime.

EcoSalon says: Nothing conquers mind clutter and helps you get to the bottom of things like a little meditation.

Leo

Alima Pure says: Tried your hand at the lottery lately, Leo? The sweeping winds of luck push you forward toward things you’ve perhaps shied away from in the past. Though better judgment has previously steered you in a different direction, now is the time to take that risk and reap the abundant rewards that await. Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow in Smoke is the perfect spring wash of color that shakes things up.

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Virgo

Alima Pure says: Spring cleaning is a time to let go of that nagging toxic habit you’ve been trying to shed for some time now. The first few weeks of April give you a chance to get to the root of the habit, and to develop a new plan for starting fresh. Follow suit on your eyes with Natural Definition Eye Pencil in Paper as a fresh white base for colorful shadow.

EcoSalon says: While healthy habits are totally a good thing, remember not to take them too far.

Libra

Alima Pure says: As you come to the end of a major personal transformation–about two years’ worth of growth and changes–you’re ready to embrace your individual awesomeness. Curb that tendency to get down on yourself by enlisting the Buddy System. Choose a versatile, and wearable shade for shadow, brows, and even liner with Satin Matte Eyeshadow in Raven.

EcoSalon says: Before adorning those peepers, learn how to shape your brows the right way.

Scorpio

Alima Pure says: After the turbulence of March’s eclipses, it’s time to get back to business and deal with the spring cleaning, paperwork, and routines that may have been bumped from your to-do list. Reward your hard work with a fun spring hue–try Pearluster Eyeshadow in Camel for a wearable bronze smoky eye that adds intensity to the color of your eyes.

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Sagittarius

Alima Pure says: Some serious hard work has been paying off, and now it’s time to relax and celebrate. Time with your crew is reinvigorating, and whether you’re single or taken, things are about to get exciting. Leave the eyes with a smooth wash of color as you explore what’s out there with Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow in Oceana.

EcoSalon says: Give off that ‘70s vibe without looking outdated. Shimmer required.

Capricorn

Alima Pure says: Before you’re ready to fully embrace spring, a little winding down and recovery is in store for you. Make your home a place for recuperation, and celebrate your downtime with an escape into a book that’s been on your list forever, or that show everyone’s been talking about. Keep your look low-maintenance too with moisturizing Lip Tint in Petal.

EcoSalon says: Take in a few classic films with some serious fashion eye candy.

Aquarius

Prepare for the pent-up brilliance and creativity within you to burst free with the new moon. You become more articulate than ever, and your artful persuasion can be the impetus for new projects. You’ll even inspire others to get on board with one of your awesome new ideas. Try a lustrous silvery eyeshadow to match your silver tongue: Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow in Ava.

EcoSalon says: Give creativity a boost with these inspo-inducing ideas.

Pisces

Repeat after me, Pisces: No. Scrubs. Whether you realize it or not, you’re now beyond the halfway point of a slow, but steady two-year era of self-improvement and growth. Now comes the fun part, where deeper connections with those around you (or perhaps just a certain special one?!) yield the attention and kindness you deserve. Try Luminous Shimmer Eyeliner in Nightfall.

EcoSalon says: Try your hand at the new, colorful take on a smoky eye.

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January is the time for all sorts of fresh starts. So, why not make a New Year’s resolution to have the freshest face in the city this year? It sounds silly, but in all honesty, keeping your face clean and supple is always an admirable goal.

To help you keep that resolution, EcoSalon is giving away this $500 E-Gift Card to Ecco Bella. The lucky winner gets to choose whatever her heart desires from the line. All you have to do to become eligible to win this generous prize is sign-up for our newsletter.

Ecco Bella is known for its unique FlowerColor Makeup and VitaminCell Skincare.

FlowerColor Makeup

Ecco Bella’s FlowerColor Makeup is chemical-free and long lasting. Each product is infused with flower wax, nature’s best-kept beauty secret. It’s essentially the same delicate coating that protects flower petals from the elements–just imagine how it could enhance your beauty?! Mineral-enriched formulas create a protective layer that keeps the body’s natural moisture from seeping through makeup–looks stay fresher and linger longer on the face, eyes, and lips. There are no toxins or chemicals that could dry and irritate skin in these products — there is only a pure, mineral-enriched formula (along with the finest natural ingredients).

VitaminCells

Defy the hands of time with the only anti-aging skin care enriched with VitaminCells. They contain trillions of microspheres that deliver the world’s most powerful skin vitamins like lutein, lycopene, astaxanthin, COQ10, and vitamins C + C deep into your skin to protect and rejuvenate it from stress, sun, environmental aging, and blemishes. Experience the anti-aging skincare that lets you reset your body clock.

In addition to selling the above lines, Ecco Bella also carries hair and body care items, as well as perfume.

You know you want the best skin you could possibly have in 2016, so sign-up for our newsletter now. And if you’re already a subscriber, you know the drill (you’re already entered).

Learn more about the brand by liking and following Ecco Bella on social media:

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