4.21.2010

Everyday Minerals Review & Giveaway


I've been a mama for almost 10 months. Before I was a mom I would get dressed up, wear crazy outfits, do my hair, and sometimes I'd even wear makeup. I was never the type of person to pile it on, I think less is more. It's amazing how even just a little bit of blush can make your feel more put together and less self conscious. In the past 10 months I have pretty much forgotten that makeup even exists at all until I decided that if I do use a little blush or a dab of eyeshadow, even a little lipstick now and then, it might make me feel better when I am out in world exposed to people. I'm a mom but I don't have to lose myself, and I can still feel pretty! 

Now, the trouble with makeup is that if you want something natural you are going to have a hard time finding it and it's probably going to be expensive. I was overjoyed when I discovered Everyday Minerals. They are all-natural, vegan, use organic ingredients, and the best part? Totally affordable mineral makeup.

Everyday Minerals also has an amazing website. Seriously, I am jealous of their great graphics! They are also based out of Austin, TX which is where I live, so I'm keeping it local!

Everyday Minerals was generous enough to send me a few items for review. I got to try the Come What May blush, Ginger Peach eyeshadow, and two lipsticks; Siesta and Golden Strawberry.

Come What May Blush

I have been wearing this blush daily. It has a pretty shimmer and it's light. There are two sizes for their makeup: big and sample. The big blush is only $8 (most blushes in drugstores that are not all natural cost more than that!), and the sample size is only $2.50. I love the sample option, it's nice to be able to try stuff out before committing to a full sized product. I am fair skinned and stay out of the sun and this is a great color for me. I think it's pretty universal and would look great on all skin types.



Ginger Peach Eyeshadow

I generally save eyeshadow for "special" occasions, but I've worn this eyeshadow several times. Just like the blush it has a pretty shimmer and it's light. You only need to use a tiny dab, so this container is going to last me a long time! I've used it as an eyeliner and covering my whole eyelid and I love it both ways. They have some really gorgeous colors, I might just have to buy myself a few of them. The eyeshadows come in the sample size and mini (which is the full sized product). The sample size is $2.50 and mini is only $6. Again, cheaper than a lot of other makeup out there (and definitely cheaper than other mineral makeup brands).

Siesta and Golden Strawberry Lipsticks

Lipstick is another cosmetic that I rarely wear. I asked for the Golden Strawberry because it looked fairly neutral and they also sent the Siesta to try out (the Siesta lipstick is the one pictured. They don't have the Golden Strawberry on their website anymore, sad). When I put these on for the first time I was so surprised, they are amazing! Both of these colors are so neutral you can wear them at any time. They are light, don't taste weird (or at all), and they just look great! I've found myself wearing these lipsticks pretty frequently, which is such a rare thing for me.





Buy it: Visit Everyday Minerals and get some great makeup for yourself. They have a lot of great samples, kits, and discounts!

Win it: Everyday Minerals is kindly giving away two of their Come What May blushes (the kind that I got try!), which means two of you will win!

Rules: You must complete the mandatory entry for your additional entries to be valid. Please leave one separate comment for each entry (ie: if you get 2 entries then leave 2 separate comments, it's easier on me when counting). Please make sure you leave your email address so I have a way to contact you if you win!
Mandatory Entry
 (must be completed for your additional entries to be valid)
Go look at all the great stuff Everyday Minerals has and tell me what you'd love to try for yourself

Additional Entries

❤ "Like" Everyday Minerals on Facebook (1 entry)
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❤ Follow @lepetitowlet on Twitter (1 entry)
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❤ Subscribe to Le Petit Owlet via Feedburner (2 entries, right sidebar)
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❤ Tweet about this giveaway, make sure you include @lepetitowlet and a link to the giveaway!
❤ Comment on another post and tell me which one you commented on! (1 entry)
Giveaway will end on April 29th at 11:59pm. I will try to post the winner by the next day but things have been hectic lately. I will do my best to post asap after the winner is chosen! 
Good luck!


Disclaimer: I did not receive payment in any form for this review.
I did receive a sample of the product or service for testing and review purposes. This will in no way sway my opinion of the product or service.The review is in my own words and is my own opinion. Your results and opinion may differ.
 

Jessica

48 comments:

skgaff said...

I would love to try their soft bronzer
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skgaff said...

I like Le Petit Owlet on facebook (Stephanie Gaffney)
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I follow EM_Carina on twitter @skgaff
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I follow lepetitowlet on twitter @skgaff
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I subscribe via feedburner #1
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I subscribe via feedburner #2
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Katie said...

i would love to try their Luminizing Sunlight Powder. perf3ect for spring time :)

kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

Shelby Sunshine said...

The seahorse eyeshadow looks beautiful! Natural beauty!

Tatiana said...

I'd love to try any of their concealers, I may even order the try me free kit just to test it out. Awesome find!

Tatiana said...

I like them on facebook!

Anonymous said...

I would love to try everything! But without having to decide b/w all the millions of colors, I will say that I would like the lavender murumuru mint lip balm!

Anonymous said...

I Like Everyday Minerals on FB

Anonymous said...

I like LPO on FB

Anonymous said...

I follow you on Twitter

Anonymous said...

I follow EM_Carina on Twitter

Anonymous said...

I subscribe via Feedburner

Anonymous said...

I subscribe via Feedburner

Lisa said...

I use EM and LOVE it - I use the multitasking base. I stink at putting on makeup but this stuff goes on so well. I'd love to try their concealers too.
lisacarmody12 at yahoo dot com

Anastasia said...

Would love to try the concealers!

Anastasia said...

I like you on Facebook!

Anastasia said...

I follow you on Twitter

A Baby Peach said...

Love this stuff! I actually just ordered some stuff, but there is so much I still want to try - lip balm, some kind of bronzer, and more eye shadows and blush colors!

A Baby Peach said...

I like them on FB

A Baby Peach said...

I like LPO on FB :)

A Baby Peach said...

button on blog 1 http://thecrunchybaby.blogspot.com/

A Baby Peach said...

button 2

A Baby Peach said...

I blogged about it. http://thecrunchybaby.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-earth-day.html

A Baby Peach said...

blogged about it #2

A Baby Peach said...

follow you on twitter!

Amanda said...

I'd love to try the Josh Flagg Million Dollar Makeup Kit.

Amanda said...

I "like" Le Petit Owlet on Facebook.

Amanda said...

I like Everyday Minerals on Facebook.

Amanda said...

I follow Le Petit Owlet on Facebook.

Amanda said...

Following @EM_Carina on Twitter.

Amanda said...

I subscribe via Feedburner.

Amanda said...

I subscribe via Feedburner. 2

Stuff Parents Need said...

I only have a bout 2 days' worth of my mineral foundation left, so I'd love to try their version in fair neutral.

ches said...

Do I only have to choose one item I'd like to try? I'd love to try several (Come What May blush, Theme Park blush, Soft Touch blush, Weekend Getaway blush, Wet Sand Lucent Face, Aussie Perk Me Up Concealer, Multi-Tasking Concealer)...

But OK, if I have to choose just one, I'd say the Walkee Talkee blush.:)

ches said...

I "Like" Everyday Minerals on Facebook.

ches said...

I follow EM_Carina on Twitter.

ches said...

I commented on "The Dangers of Letting Your Baby CIO", but my comment hasn't appeared yet.:)

chesica (at) gmail (dot) com

ches said...

Tweeted about this giveaway.

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Tylerpants said...

The Intensive Medium Concealer looks great, I have some acne scars I need to hide so this would do the trick! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Tylerpants said...

I'm an email subscriber. tylerpants(at)gmail.com #1

trixx said...

I would love to try their Smokey kohl gray matte eyeliner.

trixx said...

1 I'm an email subscriber

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trixx said...

2 I'm an email subscriber [my email is in my profile]

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