Over the course of this blog, a few readers have asked me to review popular products that I didn't like. I haven't because, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."
However, I recently tried a product so surprisingly disappointing and overpriced—and from one of my favorite brands!—that I had to oblige. After all, I'm here to serve you. It's Jane Iredale's new Zap&Hide Blemish Concealer.
Cons: My first complaint with Zap&Hide is that you get minimal product for a preposterous price, $25. It has two ends: a clear, blemish treatment end and a tinted concealer end—both are barely an inch long. Then, there's performance. The treatment half is very waxy. Jane Iredale claims the product isn't occlusive (aka it won't sit on your skin's surface and clog pores). But I wouldn't be comfortable applying it to breakouts every day. The concealer end was worse. The one I received was hard, dry and un-blendable. I had to rub the stick on my face three times before I noticed any concealing.
Pros: Tea tree and lavender oils kill acne-causing bacteria and lend a soothing scent. I would've liked to have seen actual acne-reducing ingredients like salicylic acid or willow bark.
Eco factor: No talc, parabens, phthalates, bismuth oxychloride, or chemical dyes or fragrance. Last year, Jane Iredale instated a Green Team to help environmentalize the company and it's building a new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) office building.
To buy: $25 at janeiredaledirect.com
January 15, 2009
NEW Jane Iredale Zap&Hide Blemish Concealer
June 11, 2008
NEW Jane Iredale Dream Tint SPF 15
It's finally happened. I've been hoping for a while that it would. About six months ago, I posted a comment on Jane Iredale's blog telling her how much I like her line (it's the crème de la crème of mineral makeup) and how I'd love for her to develop a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. Well, she has.
Dream Tint SPF 15—which has a lovely, mousse-like texture—comes in five gorgeous shades plus a peach brightener (for pigmentation problems), lilac brightener (for sallow complexions) and a warm bronzer (for a sun-kissed glow).
Pretty factor: Lightweight shea butter, jojoba seed oil, and sunflower seed oil moisturize and give a fresh, dewy look without slight greasiness. Dimethicone (a main ingredient in face primers) fills in fine lines and large pores, creating a smooth, flawless canvas. White tea and titanium dioxide protect against free radical and sun damage, respectively.
Ideal for: all skin types, truly.
Eco factor: No talc, parabens, phthalates, bismuth oxychloride, or chemical dyes or fragrance. Jane Iredale recently instated a Green Team to help environmentalize the company and is building a new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) office building!
To buy: $36 at janeiredaledirect.com and skinbotanica.com
February 4, 2008
Still My Favorite Lip Product: Jane Iredale Puregloss™ for Lips
I've used countless natural lip glosses the past year, but Jane Iredale Puregloss™ remains my fav. It's all about the invigorating ginger root extract, top-notch antioxidants, and numerous shades to chose from (20 to be exact).
Pretty factor: Jojoba esters plus coconut, palm and soybean oils give above-and-beyond moisturization. Grape seed, green tea leaf, and pomegranate extracts pack an antioxidant punch.
Eco factor: No parabens, phthalates or chemical dyes or fragrance
To buy: $19 at janeiredaledirect.com
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November 15, 2007
Jane Iredale 24 Karat Gold Mine Kit
Has anyone else read about $420 gold-infused face cream that Jennifer Aniston supposedly uses? You know you have too much money when....Well, you can sparkle like the prettiest ornament on the tree this holiday season for a heckuva lot less with Jane Iredale's 24 Karat Gold Mine Kit. It's also made with real gold, which is believed to have rejuvenating powers.
Pretty factor: The six shades—gold, silver, bronze, pink, lilac and champagne—can be swept on the eyes, checks and shoulders, worn alone or blended to produce different hues. The densely pigmented minerals provide pretty twinkle that'll get you through a day at the office, plus an after-work party. I wear the gold shade (which used to be sold individually in a larger pot) year-round for a red-carpet-worthy glow.
Eco factor: All Jane Iredale cosmetics are non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) and free of talc, parabens, phthalates and chemical dyes
To buy: $58 at janeiredaledirect.co and skincarerx.com
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