Beautycounter Review

Even before I tried anything from Beautycounter — the California-based personal care brand dedicated to safe, non-toxic products—I have now been impressed. 

In the spring, I interviewed founder Gregg Renfrew for the brand's launch in Canada (they've experienced the US since 2013), and discovered her goal of getting cleaner cosmetics in more people's hands. 

While them aren't necessarily natural, they're without the harmful chemicals, and boast chic packaging that wouldn't look out of place at any high-end department store. I also appreciate Beautycounter's transparency on ingredients. Their Ingredients Glossary explains what's in each product, and why (because "scientists shouldn't be really the only ones willing to decipher the label on a cosmetics bottle"). There's also a "Never List" of the no-no what you'll never find inside their formulas. 

So just just how can the products compare well? Now that I've had the capacity to here's another range of their makeup and skincare, my full report is below!

Beautycounter Lip Gloss

The Lip Gloss is non-sticky, super-shiny and extremely moisturizing. It is going to be seven shades; I tried three: Peony, a brilliant, Dahlia, a mauve with pink undertones, and Buff, a nude. Although there's not only a massive amount colour payoff, I really like how these feel on the lips, and the high-shine texture is actually pretty.

Beautycounter Purifying Charcoal Mask

The Purifying Charcoal Mask is often a clay and charcoal breathing apparatus that absorbs oil and draws impurities right out of the pores. This will work for oily or congested skin—or, if you're into multi-masking, it could be utilized by you to your T-zone and put an alternate solution mask in your cheeks. It has a steamy texture and you're intended to leave it on 10 minutes; by the time scale, it's dry, but easily comes off with water. 

Beautycounter Charcoal Cleansing Bar

The Charcoal Cleansing Bar is often a non-drying, sulfate-free soap that's claimed to absorb impurities (thanks to the charcoal powder). I'm unsure about this, since it's not on your skin layer layer layer layer for more than a number of seconds, but I appreciate therefore it doesn't leave my face feeling tight, like other bar soaps do. Just in case you're wondering, it lathers clear, not black—therefore you don't need certainly to concern yourself with building a mess in your sink!

Beautycounter Citrus Mimosa Body Bar

The Citrus Mimosa Body Bar is a finely milled bar soap with a delicate, refreshing scent. It's also sulfate-free and packed with shea butter, such therefore it won't dry your skin. If you're purchasing a high-quality soap that'll last a considerable whilst in your shower, this is a superb option!

Conclusion

So there you've it—the lowdown on everything I've tried so far from Beautycounter !

All in all, I really do believe them are supreme quality, although cost points are high (on par with luxury cosmetics). The makeup I reviewed here ranges from $36 to $51 Canadian, for instance, and the skincare from $30 to $55.

However, if you're like me and worried about harmful ingredients, the safety profile makes them worth it—and obviously the gorgeous textures and packaging. Tell me Read Now.....