Beauty Blog
Elyse Taylor’s Secrets for Glowy Skin
This week model Elyse Taylor, was interviewed by Lisa Patulny (Byrdie Beauty Australia) to share her beauty secrets and life as a busy mum. See the full interview and original article here on Byrdie. Elyse has always been a fan of the “no-makeup makeup look” and with all the travel and work, her morning beauty routine focuses on skin hydration as well as a few dabs of the Nude by Nature Sheer Glow BB Cream and Touch of Glow Highlight Stick in Champagne for a natural glow. “If I want smoother coverage I use the BB Brush which blends everything in to where it looks like you’re not wearing any makeup at all.” Photo: Elyse Taylor with the Nude by Nature Sheer Glow BB Cream taken by Anna Hecek for Byrdie Beauty Australia When asked what Elyse’s overall can’t-live-without-it beauty product is, Nude by Nature’s Touch of Glow Highlight Stick in Champagne was her top pick. “It’s one of those colours you can use on your cheekbones, on your eyelids, down your nose… If you’re tired it gives you a bit of freshness and lift” Photo: Elyse Taylor taken by Anna Hecek for Byrdie Beauty Australia What are some of your tricks to healthy glowing skin?
IS YOUR MAKE-UP TOXIC?
Have you ever stopped, and really thought about what’s in the make-up you use? We think about the food we’re putting into our bodies, or the skincare products that we’re using on our bodies - however the make-up products we choose are often overlooked. Make-up shouldn’t be forgotten. People generally start using cosmetics in their teens, and during their lifetime their make-up routine changes frequently; depending on environment, occasion, ethics and trends. If you even think about your own daily routine, and how many single make-up products you use on average, it is pretty incredible. So, if you’re consciously aware of so many other aspects of how you look after your body, isn’t it worth re-thinking the make-up products you are using? Many beauty brands use unnecessary chemicals, synthetic ingredients and preservatives in their products, or many brands claim that they are natural when they’re far from it. They instead ‘green wash’ their advertising, and avoid talking about the bad ingredients that they use. Great skincare covered by harsh make-up means you’re building something wonderful only to tear it down. Nude by Nature chooses not to use unnecessary chemicals, and avoids ingredients that can irritate or put your skin at risk. For example, you may discover a couple of these ingredients we avoid listed on your make-up packaging: Carmine: Carmine is a red pigment derived from insects (beetles that live as parasites on cactus plants) and is used as a colorant in cosmetics, such as lipstick. Carmine is considered controversial due to its animal origin, and its association with possible allergic reactions. Bismuth Oxychloride: This is a powder created from bismuth, oxygen and chlorine that is used in cosmetics because it helps make-up to adhere to the skin. Due to its crystalline shape, some people experience irritation or itching, particularly when they sweat. Parabens: They are synthetically produced preservatives, commonly used in cosmetics to extend the shelf life of products. Parabens are considered controversial due to concerns over possible allergies and other health issues. Talc: Often used in make-up to absorb moisture and as a filler to add bulk to pigments. Talc can be abrasive and harsh on sensitive skin, potentially leading to irritation or breakouts. Silicones: Synthetically produced polymers commonly used as skin smoothers to give cosmetics a silky texture. Unfortunately this film forming property can also trap everything underneath, which can lead to increased breakouts. Synthetic Pigments / Dyes: Commonly used as vivid cosmetic colourants, and are often derived from petroleum and coal tar. Examples of synthetic dyes to look for are: CI 15850 (D&C Red No. 6), CI 17200 (Red 33 Lake), CI 45380 (Red 21), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake). Here at Nude by Nature, we are committed to delivering 100% naturally derived and cruelty-free make-up. Our approach is simple. High performing natural formulas without unnecessary chemicals, synthetic ingredients or preservatives often found in cosmetics. It’s make-up that works with your skin, not against it. Instead of synthetic ingredients, we know the powerful results nature can deliver, and use trusted natural ingredients. These make our products good - from the inside out. You’ll find the following beautiful key ingredients in our make-up collection: Aloe Vera: It’s been used for thousands of years to help moisturise, soothe and soften dry skin. Jojoba Oil: You’ll find Jojoba Oil is easily absorbed to moisturise, soften and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Kakadu Plum: Known to have the world’s richest source of Vitamin C, and has strong antioxidant and anti-ageing properties. Kaolin Clay: Is a non-drying, soothing clay that absorbs excess oil and helps extend make-up wear. Quandong: This Australian native promotes brightening and natural skin renewal, with extremely high antioxidant activity. Sweet Almond Oil: Known to smooth, moisturise and soften skin. Avocado Oil: Deeply moisturising and nourishing with high levels of Vitamins A, B and D. Vitamin E: Is a potent skin conditioning active and antioxidant, known to have moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties. Every single ingredient within our make-up range has been carefully selected to deliver exceptional results. We are proudly cruelty-free and PETA certified. Discover more about cruelty-free cosmetics here. What will you choose? Nude by Nature is more than cosmetic - it’s good for you. Shop the 100% naturally derived Nude by Nature make-up collection here.
Top 6 Benefits Of Our Mineral Powder Foundations
Make-up foundation comes in many different forms. The most common include liquid, stick, cream, BB cream, cushion cream, and a powder (mineral, loose or pressed) foundation. No wonder selecting the perfect foundation for your skin can be confusing. We haven’t even mentioned choosing a shade yet! Foundation is a make-up product that creates an even finish to your skin, matching with your complexion, and is used on the face, neck and sometimes body. As the name suggests, it's the foundation for your make-up. Foundation has quite an interesting history. It’s said to have originated in ancient Rome and Greece, and here’s the thing, back then it was formulated with a poisonous chalk, also known as white lead. As you can imagine there were some pretty horrific side effects including losing teeth, hair loss and skin discolouration. During the 19th Century, foundation formula evolved (thank goodness!) into a liquid form, and it was in the 1930’s when powder foundation was first created, courtesy of Max Factor in Hollywood, who wanted to create a foundation that provided a more natural finish on screen. Its name? Pan-Cake. Specifically considering powder foundations, and in particular mineral powder foundations, here at Nude by Nature we have a couple of best selling options for you to select from. There is Australia’s No. 1 Foundation* and one of our original make-up collection, Natural Mineral Cover Foundation or there is Pressed Mineral Cover. When it comes to comparing different types of foundations to choose from, we recognise the top 6 benefits of our cruelty-free mineral powder foundations as being: 100% natural ingredients: Our mineral powder foundations are composed of 100% natural ingredients, such as Kaolin Clay, and are free from unnecessary chemicals, synthetic ingredients or preservatives often found in cosmetics. Like all Nude by Nature products each is cruelty-free. Suitable for all ages & skin types: Dermatologist tested and suitable for sensitive skin. Buildable coverage: Powder foundations are buildable, from sheer to full coverage so depending on the occasion - you control the coverage. Evens out complexion & conceal pores: Created to adapt naturally to skin tones, and even out the complexion. Non-drying formula: The good for you lightweight powder foundations are enriched with nourishing ingredients, leaving your skin feeling like you don’t even have make-up on. Naturally gluten free: Both of our mineral powder foundations are naturally gluten free. It is recommended to refer to product packaging for the full list of ingredients. Each product is described in further detail below: Natural Mineral Cover Foundation: Our best selling lightweight loose mineral powder foundation that delivers sheer to full coverage, evens out the complexion, covers redness and pigmentation, plus has SPF 15 protection. Key ingredients in this award winner are Kaolin Clay which absorbs excess oil, helps extends make-up wear and also Jojoba Esters, to nourish the skin. Shop Natural Mineral Cover Foundation Recommended Application: Tap a small amount of powder into the lid, dip the tip of a Mineral Make-up Brush into the powder, tap away the excess, and then buff the powder onto skin in light, circular motions. Start at the centre of the face and work outward until your desired level of coverage is achieved. For further details about Natural Mineral Cover Foundation, take a look at the below video: Pressed Mineral Cover: Instantly illuminates the skin with a flawless coverage, containing antioxidant ingredients and long-lasting, for up to 8 hours. The pressed powder foundation is composed of 100% natural ingredients including the native Australian Kakadu Plum, one of the world’s richest sources of Vitamin C, and Cehami Extract, known to promote natural skin renewal and it’s also anti-inflammatory. Pressed Mineral Cover’s mirror compact is also a handy product to have in your bag for make-up touch-ups. Shop Pressed Mineral Cover Recommended Application: Use the Mineral Brush to buff the powder onto skin in light, circular motions, building it gradually to the desired medium to full coverage. Have you tried our Foundation Finder tool? In just four quick steps, you’ll discover the recommended foundation match for you. Click here for the Foundation Finder. *Data sourced from IRI MarketEdge based on data definitions provided by Nude by Nature. Total Australia Pharmacy, Cosmetic Face Sell Through ($), MAT to 25/3/18.
Our Wedding Season Make-up Tips
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for us to toss away our parkas and beanies for another year. Hip hooray! As we celebrate the return of warmer weather, and look forward to enjoying our first swim in the ocean or the start of daylight savings, it’s also the time we look forward to popular events that take place during Spring and Summer, such as weddings, Christmas parties, Spring Racing Carnival and the fun of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Peak wedding season is regarded as being from late Spring until early Autumn. Every wedding is special and filled with love, and ideally one that is remembered for a long time. Whether you’re the bride, in the bridal party or a guest, there are a few beauty tips which we think are pretty useful to remember for the big day. Weddings can be both a mix of day and night events, or just one, and tend to be big, fun days. Being prepared in advance is super important - not least if you are the bride! For pre-wedding skincare, if you’re the bride, it’s worth thinking carefully in advance about your daily skincare routine, and investing in regular facials - to ensure beautiful skin texture and appearance on the day. Plus, a few facials in the lead up to your wedding might be exactly what you need to have a nice relax! If you’re a guest, remember to check the wedding invite, and plan what you’re going to wear according to the specified dress code. On the day of the wedding, it’s a good idea to use a moisturiser with SPF prior to applying any make-up. In the following we’ve prepared a list of beauty products to use when creating your wedding make-up look: - Primer: One of the biggest benefits for primer is to help extend make-up wear as well as restoring freshness and disguising skin imperfections. This is exactly what you want your make-up to do at a wedding. It’s recommended to also use an eye primer to tighten and smooth thereby creating an even base for eye make-up application. Discover more about our good for you Airbrush Mineral Primer and Perfecting Eye Primer. - Foundation: The key with foundation is to use one that is long wearing, comfortable to wear and buildable. The make-up look that you create should work for an all day event, so a highly contoured, heavier look with dramatic, smoky eyes isn’t generally what you’ll see at a day wedding! We recommend our Flawless Liquid Foundation which is a long wearing, liquid foundation that delivers a medium to full coverage with a satin matte finish. Like all Nude by Nature products, it’s formulated with 100% natural ingredients including Kakadu Plum and Bamboo Powder. We also suggest taking the Pressed Mineral Cover in your handbag for make-up touch ups. This pressed mineral powder foundation instantly illuminates the skin with a flawless coverage, contains moisturising, antioxidant ingredients and importantly is long-lasting (up to 8 hours), meaning your coverage will last right till the bride and groom leave! - Concealer: For any dark circles or puffiness under the eyes, blemishes or skin imperfections, concealer is the product you want in both your at home beauty bag, and in your handbag. Concealers work with your foundation to provide additional coverage and to deliver a smooth, even appearance to the skin. You’ll find concealers come in a few different formats; from a stick, cream, liquid, crayon or cream-to-powder. Concealers can also be used as a base before applying eyeshadow, as a highlighter over cheekbones, brow, chin or nose bridge and to stop lipstick from bleeding. For an event like a wedding, a concealer is ideal to use when creating your look at home, and for any touch ups needed through the day. We recommend our Flawless Concealer. It’s a long wearing, stick concealer that provides full coverage and a satin matte finish. The creamy formula of the concealer expertly camouflages dark circles, pigmentation and imperfections plus is composed of beautiful active natural ingredients such as Bamboo Powder and Quandong. - Bronzer: Bronzers are used to add warmth, and a natural healthy glow to the cheekbones and contours of the face. You’ll find bronzers in powder, gel, liquid and cream formats. Bronzers shouldn’t be used as a contour, they should instead be used on the areas of your face where the sun would naturally hit your face, like your cheekbones and the contours of your face. You don’t want to overdo the usage of your bronzer as well - you want the finish to look natural, giving you a sun kissed glow. We have two Bronzing products you can check out - either the Mineral Bronzer or Pressed Matte Mineral Bronzer. Both are suitable for all skin types and are mineral powder bronzers, with the results being a healthy sun kissed glow and to add warmth and definition to the complexion. The key differences between the two are that the Mineral Bronzer gives a satin finish whilst as the name indicates the Pressed Matte Mineral Bronzer is pressed, comes with a mirror compact (so is perfect to include in your touch up bag), and delivers a matte finish. - Finishing Powder: Our Mineral Finishing Veil is a loose mineral finishing powder that sets make-up in a satin matte finish, extends make-up wear, helps control shine (none of us like an oily, shiny face!) and disguises fine lines. You only need to lightly brush the powder over your face, focusing on the T-zone and under the eyes to diffuse dark circles and finish your make-up look. It’s the perfect finishing touch for your complexion! - Highlight: One additional element you may like to add is Highlight, which is for adding dimension, radiance or luminosity to naturally emphasise facial features. Highlighters are used on the cheekbones, nose, cupids bow, temple and hairline. Our Highlight Palette is a versatile palette for easy highlighting that comes in three shades to deliver warmth, colour and highlight. The lightweight powders are enriched with 100% natural ingredients, including the native Australian Kakadu Plum, known for its abundant Vitamin C content and Jojoba Oil for skin softening and moisturising. - Eyes: As mentioned above, it’s a good idea to start with an Eye Primer to create an even base for your eye make-up, and to support longer wear. When it comes to creating a make-up look for your eyes that will be perfect for the wedding you are attending, it’s a great idea to emphasise your eyes however it’s suggested to not go too shimmery, dark or bold (a bright yellow eyeshadow probably isn’t going to work!). You want your look to be balanced, and the products to be comfortable for you to wear all day. We recommend using an eyeshadow such as our Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio in either Nude or Rose. Each comes with three individual shades, offering the perfecting combination to easily create professional eye looks providing smooth and even colour. You may like to then use a Contour Eye Pencil along the lashes, and smudged to create a soft blurred effect. Final product for the eyelashes is a mascara to give your eyes definition and length. The Allure Defining Mascara intensifies, lengthens and separates lashes plus is buildable giving full colour coverage. To apply, simply run the brush through the lashes from root to tip to add colour and definition. - Brows: Frame your eyes and make them larger, with brow make-up. Brows that have been shaped and given definition will add a beautiful strength to your overall look. There are a few different brow products to choose for creating a natural, sculpted or bold brow. Two of the products available in our Brow Collection are the Natural Definition Brow Palette and Precision Brow Mascara. Brow powders like those included in our Brow Palette will deliver volume, depth and a sculpted look to your brows. The powders can be used alone or blended together to achieve filled and groomed brows, plus the formula is buildable. Our suggested application method using the Natural Definition Brow Palette is to apply to the brows in small strokes to mimic natural looking hairs. Brush through brows to blend, and then finish with the highlight shade included on the brow bone to brighten the eyes. The Precision Brow Mascara add shape, colour and hold for natural definition. This type of eyebrow product is great to ensure the brows stay put perfectly all day. It’s simple to use, by brushing through hairs in an upward motion following the natural shape of the brow and can be built as required. - Lips: Lucky last for your make-up look! The shade that you choose is determined by your outfit, accessories, hair and other make-up you’re wearing. If you’re the bride, it doesn’t hurt to have a little colour on the lips, in order to not be too neutral overall; when combining with your wedding gown. A moisturising lipstick is a good idea for a wedding as it will keep your lips looking their best, and wear off more slowly and naturally than a matte finish. One lipstick you therefore will like is our Moisture Shine Lipstick. It’s a colour-rich lipstick with a creamy texture, formulated with lip nourishing ingredients including Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil. It feels super moisturising and comfortable on the lips, and is available in 10 lovely shades ranging from Bare Pink to Mulberry. To help promote longer wear of your lipstick, start with the highly pigmented Defining Lip Pencil which will also act as a base for your lip colour. It’s available in six shades. - Touch Up Kit: Whether you’re the bride or a guest, having a few make-up products on hand for touch ups throughout the day is essential. Start with blotting paper in your kit, then look to touching up your complexion with a foundation powder such as our Pressed Mineral Cover, or instead the Pressed Mattifying Mineral Veil which is a pressed mineral finishing powder that helps control shine while setting make-up in a satin matte finish are each great options. When it comes to concealer, the Flawless Concealer is perfect and very easy to apply plus you may like to include the Pressed Matte Mineral Bronzer. Your lipstick in the shade you’re wearing is good to have, plus for later in the day, you might want to instead wear a gloss such as the Moisture Infusion Lipgloss which provides full colour coverage, comes in 10 shades and has a non-sticky feel. SHOP CRUELTY-FREE MAKE-UP COLLECTION Spring Discovery Make-up Kit If you’re interested in a few of the products we’ve mentioned above, take a look at our current Spring Make-up Kits. They offer incredible value, and each include a large gorgeous selection of our best selling good for you make-up plus brushes from our ergonomically designed make-up brush collection. You can select between either the Spring Make-up Kit or the Spring Discovery Make-up Kit. Spring Make-up Kit SHOP SPRING MAKE-UP KITS
The Lazy Girls Make-up Essentials
We’ve all been there. Feeling super lazy. Needing to leave the house, and wanting to look a tad respectable. A few quick make-up essentials will do the trick, and you’ll be ready to roll. Or, perhaps you know the quintessential ‘lazy girl’. She gives herself the minimum amount of time to get ready each morning (after hitting the snooze button multiple times), and just needs a few basics to create a natural make-up look, and she’s out the door. The ‘Lazy Girl Make-up Essentials’ are those make-up products that are easy to apply (due to time constraints), have multiple uses (highlighter that doubles as an eyeshadow for example), and are reliable and long wearing (tried and tested). We’ve got a few products in our cruelty-free make-up collection that are perfect for those lazy girl make-up moments. We’ve compiled the below list to help you create a quick natural make-up look in under 10 minutes, or if you’re really rushed in under five minutes! Flawless Concealer Flawless Concealer - This long wearing, stick concealer camouflages dark circles, imperfections and pigmentation. It’s very easy to use as it can be blended into the skin with your fingertips or with a Concealer Brush, until you’ve achieved the coverage you want. Like all Nude by Nature products the Flawless Concealer is formulated with 100% natural ingredients including Bamboo Powder, Quandong and the antioxidant rich Australian native Kakadu Plum. Natural Mineral Cover Foundation Natural Mineral Cover Foundation - One of Australia’s favourite foundations, Natural Mineral Cover is one of the original core products launched by Nude by Nature nearly 10 years ago. It’s a loose mineral powder foundation with SPF 15, that can be built from sheer to full coverage, depending on the look you’re creating. It’s composed of active natural ingredients, including skin nourishing Jojoba Esters and Kaolin Clay that soothes and absorbs excess oil. It feels great on the skin, and is easy to apply. Touch of Glow Highlight Stick Touch of Glow Highlight Stick - We have a couple of different contour and highlight products at Nude by Nature, and the Touch of Glow Highlight Stick ticks all the boxes as being an essential for a lazy girl make-up look. Not only is it multipurpose, it’s also very easy to use, and comes in three shades (01 Champagne, 02 Rose, 03 Bronze). It’s a versatile glide-on cream-to-powder highlight stick that creates points of light, intense colour and luminous sheen. Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow Allure Defining Mascara Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow & Allure Defining Mascara - Either of these products can be used alone to create definition for the eyes, or of course together will give a hint of colour and volume. The Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow is a velvety pressed eyeshadow providing smooth, even application and is available in 12 shades. It comes with a mirror compact making application easy. You may wish to use it alone for a wash of colour on the eye, or you can smudge it along the lash line for a more smoky look. The Allure Defining Mascara has a unique, flexible brush and buildable formula, giving intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant. The mascara is enriched with Pro Vitamin B5 to condition the lashes over time. Moisture Infusion Lipgloss Moisture Infusion Lipgloss - This lipgloss is one of our brand new 100% Natural Lip Collection. The lip collection is free from carmine, petroleum waxes, parabens, silicones, coal tar dyes, or any synthetics. Our lip collection is enriched with 100% natural ingredients including Kakadu Plum, Shea Butter and Tangerine Oil. The Moisture Infusion Lipgloss enhances the lips with vibrant, glossy colour and weightless shine. It has a non-sticky feel, easy to use applicator and comes in 10 shades. Another great tip is to already have a few good quality make-up brushes at home. If you’ve got the perfect tools at the ready, then creating a quick, flawless make-up look is already off to a flying start. Our make-up brushes are made of ultra-soft high-quality synthetic fibres, and as Nude by Nature is a cruelty-free brand, so are our brushes. Essential Collection Brush Set Essential Collection Brush Set: This is the perfect option (& gift) for a no-fuss, low maintenance person. The Essential Collection Brush Set includes 7 versatile rose gold make-up brushes and comes in a faux leather zip case. Even better the brushes are discreetly labelled to assist with selection, making application super easy. Shop Our Make-up Collection Let us know if you think there are any other make-up essentials to add to this list!
Natural Make-Up Look
The key to a Natural Look for Race Day is all in neutral tones and touches of Shimmering Lights. Let us take you through the steps on how you an achieve this look using just our most popular neutral shades from our Eye Collection. Nude Look Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Dune to the lid using the Base Shadow Brush. This will brighten your eyes and intensify the colour of other eyeshadow shades used on top. It also creates a velvety finish to allow you to seamlessly blend your eyeshadows together. Step 2: Contour The Eyes Using Shade 2 of the Nude Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio with the 15 Blending Brush, start applying this shade to the middle of your eyelid blending into the outer corner of your eyes to enhance your eye shape. Bring this colour down towards the middle of your lower lashline and blend outwards towards the outer corner of your eyes to further define. Step 3: Hints Of Light Using Shade 1 of the Nude Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio, apply this to the inner corner of your eyes and blend this towards the middle of your top and bottom lashline to add a hint of light to your look. To further intensify the look use the Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow in 01 White Sand to go over the same area. This will brighten your eyes and make you look more awake as well as bring out your natural eye colour. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in 02 Brown, Line the upper lashline focusing on the outer corner of your eyes. Slightly extend your upper lashline into a subtle cateye and using the smudging tip of your Contour Eye Pencil, blend the eyeliner to soften the lines. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a neutral flower crown or fascinator, wispy waves and a light Spring dress to complement your eyes.
