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November 1, 2017

Au Naturale Cosmetics Organic Cream Makeup | First Impressions + Look

Au Naturale Cosmetics Organic Cream Makeup

With my shift in using more natural beauty products in recent years, I have stumbled across many amazing companies which rival industry giants, with the added benefit of being safer to use and causing less harm to the planet as well as the animals. One such brand I have recently been testing out is Au Naturale Cosmetics - I first came across them on social media around the time I went plant-based over three years ago, so I was super pumped to have the opportunity to try their products! They are PETA-certified vegan and cruelty-free, with all their products also being void of gluten, parabens, fillers, dyes and toxins. And, in honour of World Vegan Day (which is today!) - they are offering 15% off sitewide with code vegan15*! If you have been looking for alternatives to your conventional beauty products, look no further!

Au Naturale Cosmetics Zero Gravity C2P Foundation Stick Sand

While I usually prefer powder over cream face products, I thought I would step out of my comfort zone and give some of Au Naturale Cosmetics' cream products a go (the ultimate test, really!). The main reason I usually avoid cream products, particularly base makeup, is because I have combination skin with dry patches, and cream foundations and blushes tend to emphasize them. I was pretty skeptical about the Zero Gravity C2P Foundation Stick*, said to go on as a cream and leave a powder finish. Let me tell you, this stuff is legit! Upon first applying, I found it looked a bit caky, but after it settled into my skin and looking at the result about 15 minutes later, my base looked flawless! Available in 15 shades, I went for Sand, and while it was slightly too light for my post-summer tanned skin, a little bronzer did the evening-out trick. This foundation is thicker and takes a little extra patience to blend in, and offers medium to full-coverage that is buildable. I recommend using a stiffer foundation brush, such as this one, for optimal results. For testing purposes, I did not set it with powder, and after wearing it for over 15 hours straight, it did not budge or even fade and basically looked just as good at the end of the day as when I first applied it! The ingredient list is short and sweet, containing all recognizable ingredients such as castor seed oil, jojoba seed oil, tapioca root starch and lavender oil.

Au Naturale Cosmetics Anywhere Creme Blush Stick Sweetheart

My cheek area is uneven in texture, so I wanted to see if the Au Naturale Anywhere Creme Blush Stick* would stand the ultimate test. Available in six shades, I opted for Sweetheart, which looked like a muted mauvy pink online. It appears much darker in person looking at it in the tube, but the good news is that it can be sheered out quite easily. For a light flush of colour, I recommend using your fingers by lightly dabbing some product on your cheekbones, and blending it out with a stippling brush. Better yet, this product is versatile and can be used on your lips and even your eyelids! Layered on top of their Foundation Stick, it wore beautifully throughout the day, too. The ingredient list is almost identical to the above foundation as well. This blush stick has quickly become my new go-to for fall.

Au Naturale Cosmetics Creme de la Creme Eye Shadow Shiraz

I love purples for my eyes, so I was immediately drawn to the Creme de la Creme Eye Shadow in Shiraz*. It is described as a plum with pink undertones, but I find it has burgundy-brown undertones as well, with a shimmer finish. This is a stunning shade all over the lids, or even just in the crease. It can be easily applied straight from the tube without tugging on the skin. If this shade isn't your jam, there are 14 others to choose from, ranging from softer shades like Ivory to darker, more "out there" colours like Bora Bora, in various finishes: shimmer, metallic and matte. The coverage is on the sheer side, and I experienced a bit of fading throughout the day, so I would recommend taking it with you for a quick touch up.

Au Naturale Cosmetics Eternity Lipstick Ruby

For lips, I went for the Eternity Lipstick in shade Ruby*, which I would describe as a sheer velvet red with shimmer. When I realized the colour was quite similar to that of the blush I picked out, I thought they would clash a tad too much, but to my surprise the similar hues complement each other quite well. The formula is perfection, creamy and ultra moisturizing, yet not too thick and does not emphasize lines. It also wears quite well for a sheer finish lipstick - it lasted a good five hours despite eating and drinking. The packaging is magnetic, and hearing it snap shut is so satisfying (it's the little things, y'all). The ingredient list includes macadamia seed oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil and raspberry seed oil, just to name a few.

Au Naturale Cosmetics Organic Cream Makeup Swatches
Left to Right | Au Naturale Foundation Stick in Sand, Cream Blush in Sweetheart, Cream Shadow in Shiraz and Eternity Lipstick in Ruby
Au Naturale Cosmetics Organic Cream Makeup Look

I'm wearing all products featured above - a great everyday fall look!

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46 comments

  1. I love the shade of that lipstick! I think this sounds like an awesome makeup line! It all looks great on you.

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  2. These are such fantastic colors! You look so pretty. I hadn't heard of this brand before today.

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  3. I love the color of that lipstick and I'm all for using natural makeup. I'm thrilled that these products are vegan and cruelty free!

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  4. Make up looks beautiful on you :) There is just so much make up out there these days, I am left so dang confused because beauty products just don't come naturally to me! LOL! I have zero patience!

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  5. Great lipstick shades. I love that they're nicely pigmented and go on smoothly. I would love to check them out for myself.

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  6. There is a lot a great lipstick shades here. I do not wear a huge amount of NEIKED so seeing people recommend definitely helps. I need to buy a whole new set of lipstick and this helps me decide on what I should get.

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  7. Got out of using cream makeup. Thinking need try it again. The colors are beautiful.

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  8. That Creme de la Creme Eye Shadow in Shiraz color looks nice! What a popping color for Fall and Winter.

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  9. That whole look is awesome on you. You look great! And I like that the colors are so natural -- and that they don't seem to be drying. Seems like a win all around.

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  10. Wow this look is totally awesome - these products suit you and enhance your appearance that's for sure :)

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  11. I am obsessed with organic makeup right now. Loving this brand and their shades!

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  12. All these look really amazing!! I wish I could choose something and stick to one brand but it's almost impossible!

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  13. These are great colors. I have been looking for an organic makeup line to try. I will have to get a few for my winter look.

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  14. As a vegetarian, I am intrigued! I really want to try these and the colors look beautiful on you. I'm glad they went through the extra steps to get certified. I bought from a non-certified company one time (and they weren't cheap). They had Carmine coloring (which is made from crushed bugs). It also had silk in it (also from bugs - worms) I told them I wanted my money back because they weren't vegetarian. They told me it was vegetarian sourced silk and carmine. I contacted PETA and they told me there was no such thing! I never heard from that company again. I learned my lesson and will only use certified products.

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  15. I've been using Bare Minerals for many years so wonder how a cream would feel. And for my oily skin in the summer.

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  16. It's great that you gave the cream foundation a try. The stick seems like it's nice and I'd probably try it out.

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  17. These colors look gorgeous on you! I love that they are natural beauty times too!! How awesome!!

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  18. Those are some great colors. I try and look for products that are free from all the junk, and that are cruelty free and don't test on animals.

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  19. Eternity Lipstick in Ruby is very nice

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  20. With so many harmful chemicals in our makeup and skin care products, it is so necessary to do your research before purchasing. These are great options and beautiful colors! Thanks for the review!

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  21. The only vegan product I own is a couple of nail polish from a local store. Your article made me more conscious. I'll try looking for cosmetics too.

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  22. I'm not familiar with this brand, but I love the packaging and how creamy the makeup looks. I also love that lip color on your! It's perfect for fall

    Sondra xx
    prettyfitfoodie.com

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  23. Those colors do look very nice on you. I've been hesitant to use cream base as well, maybe it's time to give it another look.

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  24. I would not trying to use a blush stick. Seems like it would apply evenly as opposed to when using a brush and you are trying to make sure you apply just enough.

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  25. I have never tried to use this before. I have always hesitated with cream bases. This looks great though so I am going to give it a shit maybe!

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  26. It's so important to choose natural cosmetics, since the skin absorbs all the chemicals. Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Organic healthy living also includes makeup, besides the food you eat. These natural products are so wonderful!

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  28. I'm loving how natural these colors are! Perfect for any time during the year.

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  29. These look so fab on you. The colors looks so amazing!

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  30. These are such beautiful colors! They are perfect for this time of year and on any skin tone!

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  31. All the products look great, but I am most interested din the Zero Gravity C2P Foundation Stick. I'll have to check that out.

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  32. I love the colors!! and I love that these are natural products. You look so pretty.

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  33. I definitely try to look for cruelty free products. These look so lovely. I love that lipstick color on you!

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  34. Urban Decay has some of my favorite vegan products but I'm curious to check out on this brand. I really like the shades. The lip color looks pretty on you.

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  35. It looks so smooth! Thanks for posting :)

    Nicole @ www.bentomomentos.wordpress.com

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  36. It's nice that now there are companies who cares. I will check this brand, love the colors!

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  37. I'm grateful when you share the organic and cruelty free makeup. I love supporting those companies.

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  38. I really like that lip color. I tend to prefer powders over creams too.

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  39. I absolutely love cream makeups! Knowing that these are all natural and cruelty free, I will absolutely be trying them soon. Thank you for the recommendation!

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  40. I just love the third one, and that red looks good on you! :)

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  41. You look so great and confident with your make-up on. Although I'm not ideal to wear those make-ups yet, I find them fantastic.

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  42. I Like all of the shades here, though red would be my favorite. Bonus brownie point because they're vegan.

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  43. I'm such a lipstick girl! That berry color is gorgeous

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  44. The products look great and I love how it looks on you. I like that you chose to feature make up that is cruelty free. That is really important that companies do not do any animal testing.

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  45. I actually prefer powder products over cream products too but these Au Naturale Cosmetics sound amazing. The Cream Blush in Sweetheart and the Cream Shadow in Shiraz are two I would love to try.They both look like they go on so smooth and it is important to me that they are natural with nothing in them to harm me.Thanks for sharing these awesome products.

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