I fell in love with Honest Beauty when I started to see a HUGE improvement in my skin. I experienced 95% fewer breakouts and noticed that my skin was much less oily throughout the day. I used to come home at the end of each workday with oily skin and makeup smudging off my face. The first thing I wanted to do was jump in the shower and wash it all off! Using Honest’s makeup has been a game-changer for me: I barely notice the makeup on my face and I don’t have the urge to take it off as soon as I get home.
I did not have acne or troubled skin as a teenager, but in my 20s I learned that my skin was very sensitive and easily irritated. Before switching to Honest Beauty, I spent hundreds of dollars on UV light exposure at local tanning salons thinking this was the only way to manage my now troubled skin. Covering my breakouts with makeup lowered my self-esteem, so I decided I had to manage my acne before using ANY makeup. As a result, I spent time seeing a dermatologist, but even then the acne medication I was given severely dried out my skin. I then decided to go an entire year without wearing makeup, and I would find myself doing DIY face-masks from baking soda, apple cider vinegar, honey scrubs that only made my skin 10x worse! I proceeded to spend more money on “facials” at a local spa, and I became quickly overwhelmed spending hundreds of dollars per visit for months — with NO results.
Eventually, I stopped EVERYTHING I was doing. By incorporating new green products into my daily routine I was able to clear up my skin and overall health, which overtime helped with my self-esteem and appearance! When I learned about Honest Beauty Makeup, which is what ultimately started my journey to green beauty! I switched up my WHOLE routine starting with Honest Beauty’s Truly Restored Shampoo & Conditioner and I immediately stopped breaking out on my upper back area. Next, I began using Honest Beauty’s ENTIRE makeup line! Everything from their Lip Crayons to Everything Primer-Glow Prep & Prime.
My absolute favorite 3 items are the Everything Cream Foundation, Magic Beauty Balm, and Elevated Hydration Mist. The Cream Foundation is creamy and light-weight, leaving you feeling flawless but like you are not wearing any makeup at all. It’s also effortless and easy to apply! The Magic Beauty Balm is SO hydrating for your lips and truly helps with severely chapped lips on those cold winter days! The Elevated Hydration Mist takes your beauty routine to the next level, using aloe-vera and hyaluronic acid to provide a quick and easy facial mist that gives you a year-round glow This can be used under or over makeup! I love using the mist right after I apply my Honest Beauty Creme Cheek Blush to hydrate my skin before applying my Honest Beauty Invisible Blurring Loose Powder. I actually decided to purchase two of these misters so I can have one in my bag for when I’m out and about and keep one at home — something definitely worth spending money on!
When I was transitioning from wearing no makeup for an entire year to wearing makeup again, I was going for a more natural look. Honest Beauty definitely gave me just that! With their “Honestly Free Guarantee” they ensure their products are made pure with raw ingredients and without the harsh chemicals found in many well-known high-end makeup brands. All Honest products are made without any harmful toxins., Their products are free of parabens, formaldehyde, PEGs, MCI/MI, fragrances, sulfate and more! Another important factor most Green Beauty Geeks will appreciate of this line is that Honest Beauty products are NOT tested on animals — everything is made cruelty-free! YAY!
I have to add, if you are going to start using healthier, better makeup for your skin, you can’t mix “toxic” products with your new green products. In my opinion, when you are changing things in any area of your life consistently is key! If you are losing weight and you are working hard by going to the gym 3x a week, would also you have a burger and fries every day? It would be counterproductive. The same goes for green beauty! I would suggest starting with a few items, like a face wash! Using Honest Beauty’s Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser is a great way to start! This awesome cleanser can be used on wet or dry skin. When applied with water the cleanser’s gel substance turns into a milky watery texture that is soft on the skin while cleaning away all impurities! Then, I’d suggest slowly starting to build your makeup with Honest Beauty if your green heart dares to try it!
Affordable: Honest Beauty is found at select Targets and can be purchased online as well. Products are priced from as low as 3.99 to 34.99. Green Beauty Geekapprove of this affordable yet QUALITY makeup line. I definitely recommend these products to those who are just starting their journey to green beauty!
Breakdown of the product: Products are NOT tested on animals and are free of over 3,000 toxic products! Products are made without parabens, PEGs, propylene glycol and more!
Commitment: While Honest Beauty products are buildable and can be added to your makeup wardrobe, buying them is not a huge commitment as these products last a while! As a result of quality ingredients, you don’t need a lot of product when applying the makeup, therefore, the makeup lasts a while! I noticed I was running out of Beyond Hydrated Moisture Milk Leave-in Conditioner the fastest — probably because my hair is long and I tend to use more as it also helps detangle your hair. You can buy products whenever and there is no monthly commitment. However, you will get hooked to this makeup line once you noticed a difference in your skin! Therefore, the commitment to keep purchasing in inevitable!
