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Shade of the Week – Forest

Forest is the deepest shade of our green matte mineral makeup color range.

Forest It can be used for eyeliner, eye shadow or wherever you would like green accents. Safety Note: Our matte green shades should not be used as a lip color or in the lip area. Forest can be used for a wide variety of makeup applications. This versatile color may be used wet or dry as eyeshadow, eyeliner or brow color.

As an herbalist, I have named all my mineral make-up shades and colors with plant names. Forest is named after the our lovely Pacific NorthWest woods:

Here is a gorgeous example of how to combine Forest with other colors for a beautiful natural effect!

Photo and look by Make-up Artist, Christie Jean of Christie Jean Makeup Artistry.

For this look, Christie Jean used Fern and Forest as eyeshadow, layered over with Sage and Oatstraw with Fringecup in the crease as a transition color and Nightshade as eyeliner.

For more tips and tricks applying Forest Natural Color, see our Mineral Makeup Application Tips article.

Shade of the Week – Peach

Peach is the medium shade in our coral shimmer collection of multi-purpose colors.

Peach is a warm color that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as eye shadow, cheek color and lip color, as well as for special effects. Peach can be used for a wide variety of makeup applications and may be used wet or dry.

As an herbalist, I have named all my mineral make-up shades and colors with plant names. Peach is named after the beautiful blossoms of the Peach tree:

Here is a gorgeous example of how to combine Peach with lip balm for a beautiful natural lip color effect!

Photo by Manon Sund-Kusters, Make-Up by Vanessa Nixon Klein

For more tips and tricks applying Peach Natural Color, see our Mineral Makeup Application Tips article.

Shade of the Week – Oakmoss

Oakmoss is the darkest shade in our grey matte collection of multi-purpose colors.

Oakmoss is a cool color that can be used on the eyes in a variety of ways. It can be used as eye shadow, eyeliner and brow liner, as well as for special effects. Oakmoss can be used for a wide variety of makeup applications and may be used wet or dry.

As an herbalist, I have named all my mineral make-up shades and colors with plant names. Oakmoss is named after this lichen:

Here is a gorgeous example of how to combine Oakmoss, as an eyeliner, with other colors for a beautiful natural effect!

Photo and look by Make-up Artist, Christie Jean.

For more tips and tricks applying Oakmoss Natural Color, see our Mineral Makeup Application Tips article.

Shade of the Week – Oatstraw

Oastraw is the lightest shade in our taupe shimmer collection of multi-purpose colors.

Oatstraw is a neutral color that can be used just about anywhere as eye highlight, eye shadow, cheek highlight, lip highlight, or body shimmer. Oatstraw can be used for a wide variety of makeup applications. This versatile color may be used wet or dry as eyeshadow, cheek or lip color.

As an herbalist, I have named all my mineral make-up shades and colors with plant names. Oatstraw is named after the Oat plant:

Here is a gorgeous example of how to combine Oatstraw with other colors for a beautiful natural effect!

Photo and look by Make-up Artist, Christie Jean.

For more tips and tricks applying Nightshade Natural Color, see our Mineral Makeup Application Tips article.

Shade of the Week – Nightshade

Nightshade is the darkest shade in our neutral matte collection of multi-purpose colors.

Nightshade is a neutral, intense, concentrated soft black and may be applied and combined in layers for different effects. Nightshade can be used for a wide variety of makeup applications. This versatile color may be used wet or dry as eyeshadow, eyeliner or brow liner.

As an herbalist, I have named all my mineral make-up shades and colors with plant names. Nightshade is named after the Bittersweet Nightshade plant:

Here is a gorgeous example of how to combine Nightshade with other colors for a beautiful natural effect!

For more tips and tricks applying Nightshade Natural Color, see our Mineral Makeup Application Tips article.

Herbs of Grace Natural Look Mineral Make-Up How To Series – Part 9

In this installment of our how-to series, L.A. Make-up Artist, Jenny Karl, shows us how to apply mineral lip color. What do you think?

Herbs of Grace Natural Look Mineral Make-Up How To Series – Part 8

In this segment of our video tutorial series, Make-up Artist, Jenny Karl, shows us how to apply eyeliner to the bottom lid, as well as a few other tricks to ‘spunk’ up your look!

What do you think?

Tools for your Make-up Kit

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Did you know that not all make-up brushes are created equally? Did you know that the quality of your make-up brush affects the end result of your make-up application?

In order to give your look the natural, smooth finish you want and the ease of application your are looking for, it is essential to use a superior quality make-up brush. I spent much time and energy researching brushes and brush manufacturers before settling on the make-up brushes I carry.

I am proud to say that the brushes I carry are made by a very conscious, aware company. I carry 2 categories of brushes – one set or those of you looking to only use all natural products and another for those of you looking for vegan products.

Our all natural hair brushes are the highest quality. These brush hairs are not machine cut, they are hand shaped to preserve the natural tip. The brush hairs are carefully selected and processed. No animal is ever hurt or destroyed for the purpose of making these brushes!

Our vegan brushes are made of taklon and and are perfect for applying mineral make-up efficiently and effectively. And, they are oh, so soft!

All of our brushes have smooth hardwood handles and the manufacturers participate in reforestation programs and never use endangered species of wood.

You can see all our brushes here.

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Herbs of Grace Natural Look Mineral Make-Up How To Series – Part 7

Here is the seventh installment in our series starring L.A. based Makeup Artist, Jenny Karl, using Natural Look Mineral Make-Up. In this video she demonstrates proper techniques for applying mineral make-up color as a liquid eyeliner.

Do you use your Natural Look Mineral Make-Up as liquid eyeliner?

Herbs of Grace Natural Look Mineral Make-Up How To Series – Part 5

In this next installment of our series starring L.A. based Makeup Artist, Jenny Karl, using Natural Look Mineral Make-Up, we explore some techniques for applying eye shadow with loose powder mineral make-up.

What do you think of this method?