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Though I haven’t given up my regular makeup brands, I have been trying to try more organic makeup and skincare products. Products that I apply all over my body and on my lips are the ones that I start to worry about most.
A friend asked a question on the Never Say Die Beauty Facebook page about whether a particular product was hypoallergenic. I have found out that since companies do not have to prove that their products are hypoallergenic, the term is meaningless. She mentioned that she was “allergic” to or had adverse reactions to ingredients in lipsticks. I have no idea whether this will make a difference for her since she doesn’t know which ingredients in lipstick she has a problem with. At any rate, I suggested maybe she should try an organic lipstick.
I decided to put my money where my mouth is, literally. I stopped at Whole Foods today to pick up some of their delicious sausages, and I was mysteriously drawn to the personal care and beauty aisle. There was a sign that makeup was 25% off. Also, there was a coupon for $3.00 additional off of the brand that got my attention. Yes!
I’ve never heard of Gabriel Cosmetics. The company is based in Washington state, and the lipstick is made in the U.S. There was a wide variety of lipsticks to choose from: a couple of mattes, a couple of sheers, and the rest were satin finish. There seemed to be about 20 or so shades (on the Gabriel Cosmetics website, there are 26 shades). I tried about six of the testers on my hand, and there were lots I could have purchased. I decided to go for something summery. I was going to try orange, the hot shade of the summer, but they didn’t have a real orange.
So I went for Rosewood, a nude-pink shade with a satin finish that’s almost matte.
It’s not at all drying, but it’s not particularly hydrating. It was just fine. I was surprised that it has stayed on for about 5 hours.
Here are swatches. The shade looks rather different in sunshine (peach) and in cooler light (pink):
This is how the company describes the lipsticks:
- Fabulous lip color formulated with natural waxes, emollients and other plant derived conditioning ingredients including Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera and Bisabolol to seal in moisture and protect lips from environmental aggressions. Made from a petrochemical-free base of Candelilla Wax. Feather resistant formula provides long lasting color and a smooth polished finish. PABA-free.
Gabriel lipsticks are mineral-based, gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free. They display the Leaping Bunny logo on the recyclable packaging. The black plastic tube with the gold plastic ring with the brand name is recyclable.
The regular price at Whole Foods for the lipstick was $16.99, and with the coupon and sale I paid a little over $9. Woohoo! It’s available at Amazon, on gabrielcosmeticsinc.com, and on some other websites like veganstore.com and luckyvitamin.com.
I really like this lipstick as well as the Rosewood shade. I think it’s a great everyday lipstick that I don’t have to worry about wearing. What’s your favorite better-for-you lipstick?
Ingredients:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius(Safflower) Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate,Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Crithmum Maritimum (Sea Fennel) Extract, Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides, Mica, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Extract, Titanium Dioxide
Love this find and with those ingredients, it is a keeper!
NORAH recently posted…Beauty Army Box Subscription Service Review
Yes, Norah, it was the ingredients that got me to look at the line. I’m always concerned about eating my lipstick and what’s in it.
I think I have seen this at Whole Foods before. Looks like a great product, and I love the colors!
Kendra recently posted…5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Popping Your Pimples
I never really noticed it before, Kendra, but the 25% off got my attention. And I liked the variety in the shades and the fact that it’s a safer lipstick sealed the deal.
They have a great orange lipstick on their website called Coral http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/index.cfm/product/8_8/gabriel-lipstick.cfm
Thanks, Tina, for letting me know! I will check it out. I am looking for a true orange so we’ll see if it works!!
It’s a lovely my-lips-but-better shade!
Kiss & Make-up recently posted…Make-up look | MAC Studio Sculpt Shade and Line look
Exactly, Kiss & Make-up! I love that it’s a pink nude that’s great for everyday 🙂
Very pretty! I will need to check it out!
Their line is quite extensive, Eugenia. Worth a look!
such a pretty shade!!
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This is such a gorgeous shade. It looks amazing on you. I think I may need to check this brand out.
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Thank you, Jamie! It’s definitely worth checking out 🙂
Very pretty everyday shade and definitely something I would like to try.
Leelo R recently posted…Green & yellow eye makeup
That’s exactly it, Leelo, great for everyday or when I’m in the mood for a nude shade.
That’s a great colour on you. There are rumours about a Whole Foods coming to my metro area, and I hope they’re true because I would love easier access to more products like this.
I hope it’s true, Rach. Whole Foods is some distance from me, and I can’t shop there all the time but for meats and a few other items, it’s so worth paying more. The makeup and beauty department is such fun to explore!
Very light and natural! It looks great on you 🙂
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Ohh I’ve tried their polish but never their makeup! I like this shade!
Lisa Heath recently posted…OPI Neons Collection Summer 2014 Swatches & Review
That’s interesting, Lisa! I didn’t notice the polish. I will next time. The lipstick is nice and I feel better about it on my lips than some others.
Never heard of this but the color looks like it would be great on everyone!
Noelle recently posted…Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Medium Ash/Medium Brown – Review
I think so, Noelle, because it’s a nude with pink in it.
Never tried this brand of lipstick before.
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It’s worth a look when you’re in Whole Foods 🙂
That’s a pretty your lips but better shade
Cosmetics Aficionado recently posted…NYC Cityproof Lip Crayon in South Ferry Berry
Yes, it’s basically a nude with some pink in it. It’s a good everyday shade for me 🙂
The colors are great!
Kelly R recently posted…OPI hello Flamingo! polishes – Swatches and giveaway
Yes, and so many of them!
Such a gorgeous shade!
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Thank you, Ange! It’s a pretty shade for everyday or when I’m in a nudish mood 😉
This shade looks really nice. I have a few things from Gabriel that I’m pretty fond of but didn’t try any of their lipsticks.
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That’s great, Honey. What did you like? I’m not sure what else to try. Like the lipstick 🙂
Never heard of this company, but what’s not to love? The color is pretty, too. Great find!
Nidia – Lit From Within recently posted…A Skittle, Layered.
Yes, Nidia, I was actually looking for a “better for you” lipstick especially for everyday. I was concerned about ‘eating’ chemicals so that’s why I sought it out
I love this color, and it looks seriously great on you!
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Thanks a lot, Anastasia!
This is definitely a staple shade across makeup styles!
Yes, I think you’re right, Miranda. I keep buying variations of it over and over again, lol!
Never heard of this brand and I’m only 30 miles away from WA.
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Do you shop at Whole Foods? That’s where it is, and on Amazon and their own website. So it’s a little off the beaten path. I was specifically looking for a better-for-me lipstick 🙂
This is such a lovely shade and it’s very flattering on you!
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That’s a very nice shade on you !
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I think I must own any product that has the name rosewood… just saying!
Laura MyNewestAddiction recently posted…Beauty Box 5 May 2014 Unboxing
me, too, Laura! I love anything rosewood <3
We have a local version of Whole Foods here in Hawaii, it’s called to Down To Earth. Funny how we always check out the beauty aisle every store, everywhere ha? I’ve heard of Gabriel but haven’t tried any from the line yet.
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I find looking at the beauty brands at a health food store sort of exotic, like shopping in a foreign country
I’m glad to read you are looking at some more natural products these days. I think this niche has come along way and it’s not what we knew of it 10 years ago. It’s worth giving it a shot.
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Yes, I agree, Kimmi!
I’ll definitely check it out – lovely color on you!
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Thanks, Sheila! It’s definitely worth a look 🙂
What a pretty shade that looks lovely on you. TBH I don’t think I have a lip product that is necessarily “good for me”. I am sure if I raid my stash I’d find one but I am normally not wearing a lippie because my lips are quite pigmented on their own.
Ashley recently posted…The Makeup Show Chicago 201T4
Thank you, Ashley! You are lucky that your lips have their own color and you don’t have to worry about what’s in your lipstick 😉
The packaging reminds me a bit of Revlon! Pretty shade on you!
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Really? This is a plain black round tube with a silver band around the middle. I think of regular Revlon’s lipsticks as green, no?
Never tried this brand before. Interesting that it is gluten-free. Will have to check it out.
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You should check it out, Judy! Gabriel Cosmetics is a really nice brand, and the shade range of the lipsticks was impressive!