20 Organic Makeup Brands for Women of Color

Hey Dolls!
I know I've been a bit M.I.A lately but so much has been going on! I'm back in school and my to-do list is slightly annoying. Anywho in the past couple of months I have thought more about veganism and what I am feeding my body. Besides food, beauty and hair products are things that enter and come into contact with my body the most. So, I began a search to find organic beauty products that were not too too expensive (eventhough they mostly tend to be). I found most popular brands were more 50 shades of beige or the deeper color of foundation would make me look ghostly. I decided to compile a list of Organic Beauty for US. We should not be denied non-toxic beauty because we are melanated. Special thanks to ewg.org for giving me insight on toxicity levels of these brands. Check it out for yourself!
*=Black Owned
$= somewhat affordable and/or samples are offered

*1. Sheamoisture-website is sold out, try Target or Amazon. $
*2. Laws of Nature http://www.lawsofnaturecosmetics.com/
3. Healing Scents http://healingscents.com/ $
4. Au Naturale http://www.aunaturalecosmetics.com/
5. Coastal Classic Creations https://www.coastalclassiccreations.com/
6. CoverFX http://www.coverfx.com/
7. Maia's Minerals http://www.maiasminerals.com/Face-s/1897.htm
*8. Valana Minerals---FOR MY VERY CHOCOLATE BABES. http://www.valanaminerals.com/ $
9. BeautyCounter http://www.beautycounter.com/cosmetics.html
10. Daisy Blue Naturals https://www.daisybluenaturals.com/index.asp
11. Gabriel Cosmetics https://gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/
12. 100% Pure https://www.100percentpure.com/
13. Juice Beauty https://www.juicebeauty.com/
14. The Organic Face http://www.theorganicface.net/
15. Willa  https://willa.com/
16. Pur Cosmetics http://www.purcosmetics.com/
17. Mineral Hygienics http://mineralhygienics.com/
18. Alima Pure https://www.alimapure.com/
19. Afterglow Cosmetics https://www.afterglowcosmetics.com/
20. Hynt Beauty http://www.hyntbeauty.com/

If you know of any other brands please comment down below!

KNOTTY REVIEWS: Covergirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous & Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundations

Hey Dolls!!
So I have literally been sitting in front of my laptop trying to figure out how to write this review while jamming to some Sia, because procrastination is literally my bestie. Dats my bestfriend, dats my bestfriend!! you betta--not keep me from blogging today. *Awkward grin* Sorry I've been hearing a lot of grown women say this and it's slightly bothersome. Another post, for another day. I will be using makeup brushes to score how effective these products were. Ok, let's get down to the knitty gritty and review these foundations, SHALL WE?

Covergirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Oil Free Foundation $8.79
320 Soft Sable
I found this at my local CVS during one of my shopping rampages. I initially thought, "oh bb cream" but I believe they intended for a fuller coverage than that.
-Light to medium coverage
-1 fl. oz of product
-feels like my muhfuggin skinnnn
-matches so well
-works great with the covergirl queen concealer I have {duh}
-not clogging/oil-free
-suitable for sensitive skin
-lasts all day
-doesn't stain any of my clothes
-buildable
-DOES NOT MAKE ME LOOK LIKE A DISCO BALL at the end of the night

3.5/5 MAKEUP BRUSHES

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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind $9.79
360 Cocoa
OMG where do I begin. This FOUNDATION, THIS SHIT RIGHT HURR. You gotta buy it. GO BUY IT. Basically this foundation is full of all this great shit that makes your skin extra magical and you look like you woke up super purty with like no blemishes and no dark circles. Which I know very well, I did not. Maybe you woke up flawless but ya gurl has definitely got some bags and they are not designer. Some days, I really need full coverage and this was perfect. It firmed my skin as promised without feeling super cakey.
-FULL Coverage
-1 fl. oz. of product
-feels like my muhfuggin skin
-of course it was my perfect shade
-not clogging
-matte
-does not stain my clothes
-Not really buildable but doesn't really need it
-SPF 18
-Contains Goji Berry+Caffeine {the good shit}
-promises to firm and while giving your skin a radiant appearance
-No Discoball Face=Happy Black Girl

4/5 MAKEUP BRUSHES

Until next time! I've got another couple posts before we close this year up! Subscribe and follow me on the interwebs @9jaknots

Drugstore Haul!

Hey loves! So yesterday I went to CVS and was supposed to just get my immunization but ended up spending $50+ on all of these goodies. Guys I think  I have a problem, but I just couldn't resist!! They are all brown girl friendly. I got 2 foundations and a bb cream I've never tried so hopefully they help this dry situation on my facial regions. My skin is extremely sensitive to this weather right now! Anyway, just thought I'd share all the products and look out for the reviews coming soon! 

From left to right:

-NYX Cosmetics Buttergloss: Tiramisu $4.99

-NYX Megashine Lipgloss: Dolly Pink $4.99

-Maybelline Instant Age Rewind: Cocoa $9.79

-Loreal true match: N8 Cappuccino $10.99

-Covergirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous oil free foundation: 320 soft sable $8.79

-Wet n Wild Fergie To Reflect Shimmer Palette: Hollywood Boulevard $5.79

-Wet n Wild Coloricon Blusher: Berry Shimmer $2.99

-Wet n Wild: Dollhouse Pink $1.99