Marie Veronique Organics Treatment Cleanser

It's not every day that one comes across an organic skincare brand that exudes luxury.  Luckily, I've discovered one.  Hang on, you Chanel-cleanser-buyin' skincare big spenders, I'm about to rock your world.  Not only does Marie Veronique Organics offer luxurious skincare options, but they're also much better for your skin and your wallet than your usual department store faves.

*Logo via MVOrganics.com

The product I tested from MVO was the Treatment Cleanser*, designed specifically for mature skins that suffer from acne-related issues. Currently, my skin is behaving itself, but that's not to say is doesn't act up quite often (edit: I wrote this part yesterday and today I've got a couple spots by my eyebrows...jinxed it). There's been quite a few times I've found myself pining for my old bottle of Neutrogena On-the-Spot, but hey, this is a natural skincare routine and benzoyl peroxide is not my friend.

So, anyways, I'm happy to have discovered the Marie Veronique Treatment Cleanser. The gentle combo of lactic acid and salicylic acid sloughs away those little dead skin particles that clog pores and create more blemishes (yum... what a nice picture I just painted). Plus, unlike the typical drugstore cleansers geared towards acne prone complexions, this one contains glycerin and honey, so it isn't going to dry you out like crazy.

The singular complaint I have with this product is the scent. I actually enjoy the herbaceous scent, but as a girl with sensitive skin, heavily fragranced products give me the heebie jeebies sometimes. This is truly a personal preference, though (and this cleanser has not caused me any problems with occasional use). If scented cleansers float your boat, you will love this one.

Marie Veronique Organics products can be purchased online, here or here.  I highly encourage you, especially my more mature readers, to check out the rest of her products as she offers an impressive selection of cleansers, masks, lotions and other gorgeous goodies.

Have you tried anything from Marie Veronique Organics?

 The * denotes a product which I was sent free of cost.  Reviews will remain objective, regardless of how the product came to me.

Wednesday Roundup

Good morning, everyone! It looks like that time of week again, a.k.a time for the Wednesday Roundup.  Let's see what's up this week...

NYFW: A Night for Green Beauty
Alright, people, if you're a budding "cosmetic hippie" like myself then you will be thrilled to know that today marks the day of the first ever "A Night for Green Beauty" event during New York Fashion.  Also, if you're like me, then you're wishing you were in NYC instead of in Kentucky, rotting away in Spanish class.  Oh well...we can't have it all!

*Photo via OrganicBeautyTalk.com

The PSL is Back!
Geez, what's with all of the acronyms today?  Anyways, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks.  However, I personally don't feel right drinking one until I can wear a chunky cable knit outside without burning up.  Thick sweaters and PSL's are two of my favorite fall traditions.

*Photo via Starbucks.com

Marc Jacobs' Sally 
If ever there was a time that I wished it was colder outside so that I could wear fall nail colors, it is now.  I am in absolute head-over-heels love with Marc Jacobs' Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Sally.  It's dark green or black, depending on how the light hits, but gorgeous no matter which way you look at it.  So amazing!

*Photo via Sephora.com

So, readers...how are your weeks going?  

Makeup Crush Monday: ILIA Beauty's Complete Mascara

Supposedly one of the biggest challenges of "going organic" or "natural" with your beauty routine is replacing your mainstream mascara with a cleaner formula.  I don't know if I missed that boat or what, because I've already found an amazing natural mascara. So... let's talk about ILIA Beauty's Complete Mascara in Night Fall.

Sophisticated, no?

First of all, I really do not know if anything will ever fully replace my beloved Maybelline Great BIG Lash.  That mascara has seen me through some sweaty parties, weepy nights and humid afternoons.  However, as far as natural replacements go, ILIA's Complete Mascara makes a pretty good go at it.

This mascara is super glossy and after even a few coats, you won't find a clump in sight.  I wore Night Fall on my first three days of class. I'm pleased to announce that not only did it last throughout the day, but well into the evening also.  Now that's a good mascara, folks.

Night Fall is the perfect jet black.

Another mark of a good mascara is one that lasts all day, but when it comes time to cleanse at night, it comes right off without requiring you to tug at your lashes.  That is exactly what ILIA Beauty's Complete Mascara did, much to my delight.

ILIA Beauty is a brand that creates products using up to 85% organic ingredients.  This is a big accomplishment for a company as interested in ingredient quality as they are with wearability.  I will definitely be testing out more ILIA products in the future.  Check out the ILIA Beauty line here or here.