❤ Rejuva Minerals Bronzer ❤

I took a small leap when I ordered this.  I took another when I tried it for the first time.  This time it was in a little happy dance.  There were no reviews for this that I could find, except for one lil bitty thing on the company website.  I love bronzers, especially for summer.  They are fantastic for contouring, and because I’m a pale girl, to give a little life to my skin.  Okay, I’m not quite as white in the summer despite my obsessive sunscreen use (I spend a lot of time on and in the water).  Nevertheless, I remember one time I went shopping in December for some foundation and their lightest color was too dark for me.  I promptly asked the lady if they had anything in “corpse.”  I don’t think she got it.  I think you get the picture though.

This stuff is great.  It is light, sheer, blendable and buildable.  It doesn’t go on too dark or too orange.  It is a nice neutral light brown, meaning it works for many different skin-tones and colors.  I would say the color is very comparable to some of Benefit’s bronzers.  It is a bit lighter and less red-brown than Hula, but along those lines.  It has a nice silky texture, probably in large part to the rice powder.  It also does not contain titanium dioxide or nano-particles (nano-particles are ingredients refined to the point that they can be absorbed straight into your skin, see below for more info)  If you read my previous posts you know I don’t usually like to use titanium dioxide in loose form, though it is great in a liquid form for sunscreen.  Rejuva bronzer also does not contain mica.  Though I am not opposed to mica in my products, so many things have it that I worry about over-indulging in the glittery goodness.  I think balance is key in most everything, so I to vary ingredients in my everyday products.  Also, I prefer a matte bronzer look.  If you don’t feel the same as me about glitter, feel free to add shimmer powder over the top of this.  It looks really pretty that way. 

Cheers to spending the summer not looking like an extra from Twilight!! 

❤ Eco Belle Elle

PS. “Nano-particles” or micronized ingredients are controversial in cosmetic use.   Nano particles are found in many foundations and sunscreens since we desire a flawless coverage from these products.  In the case of sunscreen, they make it easy to blend the white away.  Nano-particles should be avoided, as they filter readily through the skin directly into your tissues and bloodstream.  Without the benefit of an intervening process, such as digestion, it could be problematic for our bodies.  For more on nano-particles please see:  http://www.ewg.org/node/21738 and http://www.ewg.org/nanotechnology-sunscreens. 

The once over……….........

I’m bidding a (not-so-fond) farewell to: Benefit Hula Bronzer and Clinique Bronzer

Eco Belle Elle product pick: Rejuva Minerals Bronzer

Color tried: There is only one, it’s pretty neutral so it should work for many people

Buy it: www.rejuvaminerals.com

Gonna lighten your bank account: $29 for a 10 gram jar, $15.75 for a 5 gram jar (they are running a discount though, so check below)

Cheers to:  Healthy certified organic and non-threatening ingredients.  No mica, titanium dioxide, or nano particles. Cute, non-plastic packaging (it has a plastic sifter cap, fine by me).  Nice texture and highly pigmented, yet blendable and sheer.  Gluten free if you need that feature.

Jeers to: Only available in one place that I could find.  Also, it is too bad that you can’t try it out without spending $15.75

Shop 'til you drop?: I would definitely buy this again, but not for a while.  This one will definitely last a long time, even when used daily.

Can't wait to try:  I’m looking forward to trying their new lip gloss trio and maybe a finishing powder

EWG score: 1 excellent!

Ingredients: Boron Nitride (synthesized natural mineral), 
Kaolinite (Clay)
, Ecocert Organic Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, 
Iron Oxides (pigment),
*Certified Organic Punica Granatum  (Pomegranate), 
*Certified Organic Pyrus Malus (Apple), 
*Certified Organic Prunus Domestica (Plum), 
*Certified Organic White Tea 

Company low down: Developed by beauty company insider, Brenda Hyre, these products were created for sensitive individuals prone to allergies.  Rejuva Minerals has signed the Compact For Safe Cosmetics, is a member of the Natural Products Association and PETA’s Cruelty-Free Company program.

BONUS POINTS:

Discount! I don’t know how long this is going on.  I got it directly from the company website.  It is a nice deal and takes the sting out of shipping. Rejuva Minerals Coupon Code

SAVE 15% ON ANY ITEM (NOT ALREADY DISCOUNTED) TODAY! COUPON CODE: 1292883112