Beyond Gloss? Yes, please!
I know that switching to safe products can be a tad overwhelming. A lot of people want to switch, but they don’t really know where to start. Well people, the answer is simple.
The key is start small, but also have some fun with it! A great safer, everyday beauty swap that is inexpensive yet super important is LIP GLOSS. After all you basically are ingesting, so it would be nice if it didn’t contain cancer causing chemicals. See, what a great place to start your clean product journey! I truly am loving Beautycounter’s new lip gloss. It is next level in so many ways but most importantly it is hydrating & NOT sticky. Additionally it has great shine, goes on smooth, the smell is lovely, and is sustainably sourced. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Being a SAHM and working from home as well, I don’t wear a lot of makeup. With the current state of the world these days, chances are you probably aren’t either. However I always feel better with a touch of color on my face and a good blow dry! It sets me up for a productive day. I usually tackle my under eyes with a dab of concealer, dust on some bronzer, and add a touch of lip gloss. Cue in Beautycounter’s new Beyond gloss. It goes on super smooth, is hydrating, and delivers a subtle hint of color. It is addicting! Oh and a bonus? It isn’t giving me cancer.
It comes in 14 different shades and all of them are flattering and work for anyone. Pretty nudes, a glittery clear, and several pinks and berries. Formulated with a blend of waxes to lock in moisture, this gloss delivers cushiony color and a sophisticated scent – it hydrates and moisturizes without making your lips sticky. Yay! And again…no cancer causing ingredients. I would call that a win!
One of the best aspects that sets this lip gloss apart is there’s also responsibly sourced vanilla that makes this gloss smell delicious (bye bye artificial vanilla). And by “ethically sourced” I mean certified-organic vanilla that has been sourced from small-holder farmers in Madagascar to ensure “fair compensation, clean drinking water, and access to healthcare and education for the farmers and their families”.
Vanilla has an extremely complicated and convoluted supply chain, and for a deeper dive on the complexities of this ingredient please click here for an Allure magazine profile piece on Beautycounter’s dedication to ingredient transparency (in this particular case, vanilla).
My go-to shade right now is Magnolia Shimmer which is a little pink with just a hint of sparkle. But not Claire's type of sparkle...you know what I mean? ;-) It is also sheer enough for everyday wear. And then there is my FAVE, Rosewood. This gorgeous shade perfect for the Fall season was introduced last Holiday as a limited edition. It was so adored that it came back as a permanent shade! Speaking of limited edition shades, this very NEW Beyond Gloss Trio just launched TODAY. I love all three but I am partial to the berry. It is the perfect red tint without being over the top and in your face. Most reds only work on some people, but this one is definitely universally flattering.
However I truly mean it when I say, I love every color. “Beyond Gloss” has the best pigment than any gloss I have used and the staying power is legit. This gloss is truly BEYOND.