It's been a little while since I have posted... bad me. I thought it was time to share my list of my TOP 10 favorites from the 100% Pure line. I have been a consultant for alex+von for over a year- and LOVE IT! It's my passion- educating people about the importance of not only what goes IN our bodies but ON our bodies as well.
Having been a fan of 100% Pure for many years, it was a natural fit for me to join the alex+von team of consultants to enable me to share this (and other amazing lines) with my family & friends. Not only is this line VERY reasonably priced, it is CLEAN, and since our skin absorbs all that we put onto it, therefore entering our bloodstream- well, that is HUGE!
100% Pure truly is a wonderful company, for many reasons. But I wanted to share something that came from a recent email they sent out to their customers this week. This will give you an idea of what it means to be "clean" & what their testing process entails:
1- each ingredient is tested for purity= any chemical pesticides, chemicals or contamination?
2- cohesive testing= do all of the ingredients work well together?
3- package testing= tested for toxins like BPA + pthalates
4- formula in packaging= some ingredients/formulas degrade the packaging
5- stability= rigorous testing to ensure the natural preservatives prevent bacterial mold growth
6- effectiveness testing= test to make sure each product does what it claims
7- scratch testing= formulas applied to human test subjects to ensure formulas are gentle & non-irritating
8- cruelty free= against animal testing & more formulas are vegan
Now for my list of Top 10 MUST HAVES:
1- Body Scrub in Vanilla Bean- having never really used scrubs before, I now see why they are so popular. This "flavor" smells like fresh baked cookies. If you are in a hurry, it's so emollient that you don't need lotion, as it keeps your skin super hydrated.
2- Cruelty Free Kabuki Brush- when 100% Pure says cruelty-free, they mean it. I got rid of ALL of my old brushes after getting a few of theirs. The idea of brushing my face with animal hair didn't sit well with me. Do you know what your current brushes are made of? If not, I suggest you find out and/or give these a try. I didn't realize how soft a make up brush could be, until I got mine. Another bonus, the fibers are anti-bacterial.
3- Facial Scrub + Mask Super Fruits- This 2-in-1 product is great! Super creamy, and not too rough on your the delicate skin on your face. Smells wonderful as well. I keep this in my shower and use a few times a week.
4- Fruit Pigmented Pot Rouge in Blush- Creamy & so natural looking, I never knew what I was missing until I started using this "type" of blush. Just a tiny dab on the apples of you cheeks adds a nice dewy glow.
5- Fruit Pigmented Lip Butter in Cherry- Not only do I love all things cherry, but this color is perfect. It makes your lips stay super hydrated & moist, added a perfect "just bitten" look. This is one product I can't live without and will use always. I even keep one in my car.
6- Fruit Pigmented Lip Gloss Tube- I'm a lip gloss girl 100%. And since we pretty much eat whatever we put on our lips, might as well make sure you recognize all of the ingredients & have it taste subtly fruity. The colors are super natural looking, not too goopy & I've loved every color I have gotten so far. My 2 faves are Popsicle (super sheer & glittery) and Sugar Plum Sheer (plummy).
7- Fruit Pigmented Mascara- I have pretty much tried every "natural" mascara out there, and haven't been happy with any, to be honest. That is until I tried the mascara by 100% Pure. Black was my first purchase, but Blackberry quick became my favorite- dark purple! I had to get the blueberry, just to revisit the good old 80's and dark brown completed my set. I alternate between the 4 daily, as mascara is the one make up item I always wear. The best part is the SMELL! Every time I put on the blueberry & get in the car with my husband, he asks if I just ate some berries. Without fail. It's hilarious. And the dark chocolate, smells like chocolate & coffee- the 2 very items that give it the warm brown hue. MUST HAVE FOR SURE.
8- Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer- This is probably a product I wouldn't have tried on my own. But it came in my starter kit, and I'm so thrilled it did! I'm not a huge foundation fan, never have been. It just doesn't look right on me, nor did it ever feel right. This, however, is a perfect mix of a light moisturizer & light coverage. It's great when you want a dewy look, and don't want the matte look of powder. Again, one product I will continue to use always. Oh yeah, and it's SPF 20.
9- Healthy Flawless Skin Foundation Powder- For days when I want more coverage, and not look so dewy- I love this powder! In the past, when I used bare minerals, I wanted to wash my face as soon as I put that product on. I felt like my skin couldn't breathe & was all itchy. Not with this powder- it's super light feeling & also has SPF 20. Another score!
10- Hydrating Body Wash in coconut- want to feel like you are instantly transported to a tropical island? Then this product is for you. These huge bottles last forever. 3 pumps of this foamy goodness, and you are covered from head to toe, literally.
11- Lip & Cheek Tint- Ooops it seems I couldn't stop at my top 10. I have 3 different colors of these. Again, may not have been something I normally would have purchased & the strawberry came in my started kit. I have since purchased shimmery cocoa berry & sugar plum sheer. One word - LOVE. Sheer & shimmery & moist- and for both lips & cheeks, can't beat this one. Definitely a product I use on a very regular basis.
12- Nourishing Body Cream in Cabernet Grape- Remember grape Bubble Yum from when you were a kid? That's what this smells like. At first, I thought it was a it odd- but now I LOVE IT. It smells super grapey- but the reason I really like this cream is the consistency. It's perfect, really. Not too watery, not too thick - it's just right.
So there you have it- I could have added a few more BUT I think 12 is a good place to stop.
Which one sounds good to you??
RIGHT NOW, via my alex+von site, the ENTIRE 100% Pure line is 20% off through Tuesday 7/23/13 just visit www.alexandvon.com/JodyBarton & select me as your consultant at check out.
