I love organic. I have loved organic long before it was fashionable …. but I haven't paid much attention to organic makeup. There are a few makeup brands out there  and I usually pass them on the shelf at the health food store I visit every week without paying  much, if any,  attention. Until now.  Because finally there is one that has  fashionable colours and packaging that makes you take notice. And it is sold in cool places all over the world like Harvey Nichols, Colette , Net-a-Porter and Mecca Cosmetica here in Australia. The brand is called Ilia and was created by Sasha Plavsic from Canada. She has come up with a range that is not only funky and fashionable but diverse in the way you can use it. 
There are 3 ranges - tinted lip conditioners , lipsticks and multi-stick + illuminator .  They can be mixed together to make your own colours to be used on eyes, cheeks and lips. The key ingredients are Cocoa butter, shea butter, sesame seed oil, essential oils of orange and jasmine and all products are made with up to 85% certified organic ingredients. And the coolest thing of all is she has named them after song titles ……Bang Bang, Crimson & Clover, Iko Iko….. so damn cute! The packaging is also made of recycled products - another plus for corporate consciousness.
My favourite colours are  the lipstick crayon Come Undone - the perfect nude with lasting power… and the multistick in Sway - great for bronzing the cheeks and eyes. Iko Iko looks great on the eyes and can be mixed with one of the lighter shades like Blossom Lady to give a soft lip colour, or left on its own.
There is also a range of tinted moisturisers and concealers with the promise of more to come….I'm excited :)   x

Hourglass Mineral Primer is a great oil free primer with an SPF15 . The look is matte and perfect for oily skin, but suitable for all skins. It minimises pores and softens the look of fine lines. This brand is fragrance , paraben and sulfate free (Yay).

Nars Pro-Prime is another oil free primer with an SPF!5. This smooths pores and contains Vit A, C & E to fight free radicals. This gives the skin a velvety smooth look. Suitable for all skin types.

Eve Lom Flawless Radiance Primer is great for illuminating the skin. It helps even out skin tone and diminish the look of fine lines. It also contains sodium hyaluronate which restores hydration to the skin (yes please). Suitable for all skin types .

The By Terry primer is gorgeous. It contains hyaluronic acid mousse that plumps the skin and reduces fine lines and gives a beautiful matt finish to the skin. It can also be used on the eyes and contour of the lips to plump them. Suitable for normal to combination skin.

Stila's Stay All Day beauty balm is another great primer for illuminating the skin. It hydrates , reduces skin inflammation and stimulates collagen production.  Oil free and paraben free with an SPF 30.