A couple of months ago I heard about a fantastic small Makeup company called Root. They are a small Iowa based company that specializes in natural, vegan, gluten free Mineral makeup. Root products are created especially for sensitive skin and are made in the USA. According to their website:
“We use only the best natural ingredients & none of the commonly used fillers by other mineral makeup companies. Bismuth Oxychloride is one of the most common fillers used by our competitors. If you've ever had a bad reaction to a mineral makeup it most likely contained Bismuth Oxychloride. By removing this harsh filler we leave you with JUST the minerals you want on your face in the first place.”
My personal makeup journey has been one fraught with pain…literally! Due to my hyper sensitive skin I stopped wearing makeup several years ago. I was having adverse reactions to the stuff I was wearing and could not find anything my skin liked. I tried everything from Almay to Bare Minerals and nothing worked, I was still having itchy reactions no matter what I used. My routine pretty much got down to putting on lipstick/balm, mascara, concealer and maybe eye shadow. I even tried making my own makeup in an attempt to have things to wear, I’ve posted some of these recipes here on the blog. This grew old after a while though, since I didn’t really love smelling like cinnamon, beet powder and ginger. The combination tended to give me headaches.However, this has changed since I found Root. My skin is so very happy with all the Root products I have tried so far. I will never go back to any other product again! I love all the different colors and the vibrancy in all their products. I find that Root products last WAY longer on my face than anything else I have ever tried (I have a tendency to rub my eyes throughout the day and it causes my makeup to rub off).
One unique offering that Root has is all of their powder products can be worn as either a powder or as a liquid. You simply tap your powder foundation into its lid and wet it with a drop or two of water. This gives you fantastic coverage no matter what type of foundation you prefer.Today I am reviewing five of my favorite Root products. While I have tried many more I feel these products are the best places to start if you are looking for a new mineral makeup. I will of course keep you readers apprised of any products I try in the future that I end up loving.Root has generously offered a FREE SHIPPING coupon code to the readers of Housewife’s Whimsy. Simply visit their website: www.rootpretty.com and use the code “whimsy” at checkout for free shipping on any order. This is the perfect time to try Root if you’ve been waiting. You will seriously never find a better, all natural, makeup than this.What about you? Have you tried Root makeup and loved it? What are your favorite products? Is there something you really wish they offered? Leave a comment below and let me know!
Pearl Powder Foundation:Root’s Pearl Powder is the product that started it all. This powder is seriously the best foundation I have ever used. I prefer to use it dry but the wet coverage is also amazing. They have several different color options so if you haven’t used this before you will want to order samples to find your perfect color match. I had the privilege of stopping by their store in Waverly, Iowa and being color-matched by one of their employees.My Pearl Powder is a 6. The color blends seamlessly with my skintone. I am highly impressed by the extent of their color options available. On their website they have instructions on how to pick your perfect color. This foundation provides a perfect base for the rest of my Root products. I use a Kabuki brush to put it on dry but Root also sells a Pretty Blender if you prefer that method.One thing to note is that while Root does not list an SPF on their packaging they state on their blog that their product does contain an SPF:
“We get asked all the time whether our makeup contains SPF. The answer is yes! Our Pearl Powder Foundation, Bronzes & Setting Silk contain titanium dioxide or aloe powder which are natural sunscreens, however we do not label our makeup with a SPF.Why? It wasn't an easy decision to leave out a specified SPF but after researching we found studies that showed NO makeup can truly guarantee the SPF they put on their label. This is because makeup is unique in that everyone uses a different amount & applies it differently. That being said we don't use an added sunscreen for normal daily wear but always recommend wearing a sunscreen under your makeup if you plan to be in the sun for an extended period of time. Follow the directions on your sunscreen & apply it first, then apply our makeup over top for even more sun protection.”
Setting Silk:Root’s Setting Silk was one product that I was on the fence about originally. At first I used my Pearl Powder on its own, and while it worked well and I had no complaints I decided to try the Setting Silk since they recommend it. This product is a translucent powder that goes on over your foundation and under your blush/bronzer.I was astonished at the difference I saw using the Setting Silk over my foundation. Not only did I get a more uniform coverage, I actually felt a difference in the “dryness” of my face throughout the day. I was very surprised when I wore the Setting Silk on a warm day and my face stayed way drier than normal and I still had foundation on at the end of the day.I highly recommend you purchase this product, although it is not necessary, you will feel a huge difference the days you wear it.
Sadie Blush:In my opinion the Sadie blush is one of Root’s best colors yet. Most of their previous blushes have been pretty HOT pink. And while those colors are also amazing, the Sadie blush is the best blush color I have ever used. It is a peachy pink color and goes on pretty lightly but with plenty of color coverage. It is fantastic for when you are going for a natural face.
This is one of Root’s Spring 2015 colors and it is a must have for your makeup collection. I certainly hope this product stays around past Spring!
Tan Rose Eyeshadow:Tan Rose is the best eyeshadow color I have every found. It is the perfect combination of beige and pink and is pretty much my dream color. It is one of the first Root products I tried and it totally hooked me. Root eyeshadow has amazing coverage and is quite long lasting. Like most of their products you can apply this product either wet or dry.
I love to pair the Tan Rose eyeshadow with Root’s Merlot eyeshadow. This gives you a great neutral dramatic daytime eye. If you only purchase one shadow from Root Tan Rose should be it!
100% Line Liquid Eyeliner:This eyeliner is amazing. Once you put it on (and it dries) it Does. Not. Move. I have a nasty habit of rubbing my eyes throughout the day and every previous liner I’ve used has flaked and rubbed off throughout the day.Root’s liner is completely different, it is practically impossible to remove. However when I go to remove this at night with Coconut Oil it comes right off! The only downside to this eyeliner in my opinion, is that it only comes in black right now! I personally prefer to wear brown liner, but I’ve definitely been wearing black since I found this product. The applicator on this product is a felt tip on a long applicator. It is very useful and easy to use.
This post has not been sponsored, all opinions are my own. I purchased all of the products I reviewed today. I have not received compensation in any form for the writing of this post, I simply found a product that I really love and wanted to share with you!
I’m constantly on the lookout for new green beauty products and companies. Most of the time I really love them, however, this is not the case with these products. I debated if I really even wanted to post a negative review here on the blog, but I want to be honest with you about the products I try, especially when it comes to if I like them or not. I personally purchased Siren Lipstick in Magnetic and Elixir Plumping Gloss in Mischief from Vapour Organic Beauty.The one thing these products had going for them was the packaging. The packaging on the lip gloss and lipstick are absolutely beautiful! The lipstick comes in a very sturdy tube and is the perfect size to stash in your purse or handbag. The lip gloss has a beautiful aluminum top, but the brush like applicator is incredibly messy.
Aside from the packaging I didn’t like these products one bit. The colors are OK, but they are only a tiny bit pigmented once you put them on your lips. I also found that I had a bunch of feathering around my lips after just a few minutes of wear. I would absolutely have to wear liner if I used this on a regular basis.My first complaint is that Vapour has very few Carmine-free products. If you’re not familiar with carmine: it is a natural red dye made from crushed up beetle scales. Companies who create natural makeup will often use it to achieve a red color. While I don’t have a huge reaction to carmine, I do itch enough to want to avoid it (I also find the idea of it disgusting). It is not Vegan, so if you are worried about it look for companies who are listed as Vegan and make sure to carefully read ingredients.My biggest complain though is the smell/taste of these products. I literally can’t keep them on my lips for more than a few minutes at a time! The smell reminds me of grape cough syrup and the taste is nasty and pretty bitter.Sadly I won’t be purchasing any other products from them and I may not even keep the ones I already have. Next time I see my sisters I plan on seeing if either of them can stand the smell and taste and if they do I’d give them these products.
