mineral

Mineral Eye Shadow

admin — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:41:00 +0000

Hypoallergenic: chemicals, preservatives and fragrance-free—this product was good to my oh-so-sensitive skin! As someone who likes to experiment with make-up, White Pearl Shimmer Eye Shadow by Jenulence was fun to try out. Especially on my brown complexion! “It looks great,” says a friend. Another agrees, “But it’s better if you wear it to a wedding or a party,” she tells me as we meet up for a morning coffee. “I know! I know,” I tell them, trying to convince them that I wore it at this time solely for their reaction!

The White Pearl colour is best for a bright and bold look, and even better for highlighting the arches under the brow. Admittedly, the mineral’s translucent quality wasn’t appealing at first—it took a while to apply enough powder to gain complete eyelid coverage. On the other hand, its natural translucent quality would look effective on lighter skin tones. What I loved most was its soft and silky texture and long-lasting results. White Pearl Shimmer would be an ideal shadow to own. You could blend it with other darker or light colours, depending on the effect you wish to create.

Made with powdered minerals like oxidized mica and serecite, this handcrafted, pure and non-toxic product can be applied wet or dry. Jenulence’s motto is: If you can’t eat it, then don’t use it on your skin! What a lovely, environmentally friendly idea.

Written by: Payal Patel, August 19th 2007

Mineral Blush (Satin Collection)

admin — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:10:00 +0000

By Jenulence

I have always loved makeup, so I was excited when I received this blush for review. I liked the small round container it came in: slick, black with a transparent lid , the name “Jenulence” emblazoned across the top. I think that it would be great for traveling or throwing in your purse. It has a screw on lid so there is no chance for spillage. The bottom label is in gold and contains the name, site address, ingredients, weight and the fact that it is made in the U.S. These are all crucial elements.

There were a few problems, though. When I first opened it, it was very light and powdery with a luminescent glow. It contained tiny little sparkles floating among the powder itself, but the color was too light, and it did not come with any kind of applicator. I have a large blush brush though, which I think many women own. I had a hard time getting that to fit in such a small container. When I did finally get it in the powder was so loose I took too much, and it ended up everywhere. It did not apply well and really did not cast much color onto my face. I had to re-apply, this time with my fingers.

The consistency and the color reminded me more of a pressed powder foundation than a blush. The color could be bolder and the consistency of the powder could be thicker. The container itself could be bigger and an applicator or brush should have been included. I think that this is an innovative product and it could take off, but it definitely needs some tweaking to really hit the market with a bang instead of a blush.

Written by: Amber Whitman-Currier, July 16th 2007

Loose Mineral Foundation/Concealer

admin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:18:00 +0000

Jenulence

I have a great deal of fun with makeup. Playing with different looks is a creative outlet for me, and I really enjoy trying different cosmetics. I like using foundation, but I have sensitive skin, so it can be hit or miss finding a brand that doesn't make my face burn. So I was excited to try this product by Jenulence, which is hypo-allergenic, all-natural and cruelty-free.

This loose powder foundation/concealer is very light and feels great; perfect for anyone with skin sensitivities. It also provides nice coverage while giving a very natural look. My face doesn't look buried under several orange layers, as I've found with many brands. It can be applied either wet or dry – I applied a wet layer first, to cover any inconsistencies, and then dusted on a final dry layer to finish it off. The result was very flattering – and didn't make my face burn at all!

Written by: Beeb Ashcroft, July 2nd 2007

Mineral Eye Shadow

admin — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:12:00 +0000

By Jenulence

I have to admit that my taste far exceeds most paychecks I've brought in. There are certain things I have admired from afar, but never thought I would actually own. Mineral makeup is one of those things. Getting to try out Jenulence's mineral eye shadow in Dawn Matte was super fun. I went into the experience as the pleased owner of a mineral powder that decreases the redness in my face and is light, non-greasy and doesn't make me breakout. Who wouldn't love that?

When I first saw the color I was a little surprised. The Dawn Matte eye shadow looked pretty grey. I mean I guess I don't know what to expect when I hear the word "dawn," but I usually think of something more earthy, with browns. But when I put on the Jenulence eye shadow the grayness was diluted to a basic neutral, and I was more than pleased. I imagine the color would look good on anyone if it worked for someone as pale as me. Plus, the powder blends easily on the eyelids and lasts for hours. I know because I wore it before my big night on the town. I had an early dinner, went to a show and then went dancing afterward. Even after sweating for a couple hours, at 1 a.m. my eyes were still powdered, looking as good as they had when I first put the makeup on. I heart mineral makeup.

Written by: Logan Perkes, June 21st 2007