Now that summer is upon us, we thought it fitting to let you guys know about some of the current makeup trends for the season. This year, it’s all about timeless, minimalist beauty with subtle pops of color. Most of the trends won’t take any time at all to apply but will definitely make an impact.

Take a look!

Candied Lips

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The bright lip has slowly made its way into a lasting trend over the past few seasons. Moving from the bold, dark berry lip of autumn and winter, spice up your summer pout with orange-based reds, pinky pastels and lip stains of any shade.

Not in the mood for out-there lips? Opt for gloss, tinted lip balm or a pinky nude shade.

For Warm Skin Tones: Try Alexami’s Mineral Vegan Lipgloss in Raspberry

For Cool Skin Tones: Try Alexami’s Mineral Vegan Lipgloss in Soft Pink

Mighty Metallics

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You can never go wrong with metallics in the summer time. They have the ability to make your eyes look alive and are a definite attention grabber.

This summer, try earth tone metallics. To wear, apply some eye primer then sweep your shade over choice over the eyelid and beneath the eye. For a special night out, add a light gold or shimmering white around the tear duct and on the brow bone for an extra accent.

For Warm Skin Tones: Try Alexami’s Mineral Eyeshadow in Bronze and Alexami’s Mineral Illuminating Powder in Gold

For Cool Skin Tones: Try Alexami’s Mineral Eyeshadow in Cappuccino and Pearl White

Crayola Crease

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A new kind of look for the adventurous women out there involves using a bright shade (purple, blue, green, whatever!) and applying it only to your crease with a blending brush and blend out. This is a wearable way to add a pop of color to your makeup routine without going overboard.

For Warm Skin Tones: Try Alexami’s Mineral Eyeshadow in Blue Green

For Cool Skin Tones: Try Alexami’s Mineral Eyeshadow in Violet

Peachy Keen

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We’re all very used to wearing a golden, illuminating bronzer in the summer months to emphasize our tans. This season, try keeping your metallics on your eye and opting for a matte peach cheek color to accentuate your cheek bones and make you look naturally sun-kissed.

For Warm Skin Tones: Try Alexami’s Mineral Bronzer

For Cool Skin Tones: Try Alexami’s Perfect Puff Mineral Blush in Coral Pink

Until next time beauties!

Lara

Hi all!

I hope that everyone’s week is going well and the Christmas season isn’t too intense for you all.

Today, I am introducing you to another one of our lovely stockists – Red Suva Natural Therapies located in Gordon Park, Brisbane.

Red Suva's Cute Clinic

Red Suva is owned by the gorgeous Juanita, a registered naturopath and mother to her beautiful son Noah. At the clinic, they offer a variety of naturopath techniques to help and alleviate a number of common symptoms such as fatigue, pain management, excess weight, anxiety and depression.

Their mission statement is “to promote and facilitate wellness; providing a service that embodies trust, respect, confidentiality and compassion and to maintain the best interests of our clients at all times”.

We have had nothing but positive things come from having Red Suva as a stockist and not just on the product side of things; Alenka has also had the great opportunity to put on three workshops at Juanita’s clinic teaching her customers about the Alexami range and various makeup techniques for the everyday woman.

Alenka applying makeup to one of the workshop attendees

To make us even more happy to have her on board, Juanita has said that “Alexami meets all [her] criteria: Ethical, environmentally friendly and cost effective as well as pure mineral cosmetics without all the nasty and unnecessary additives that so many companies are choosing to add to their cosmetics range”. We thank Juanita for her kind words in regards and continue to enjoy having her and her clinic be a part of the Alexami family.

To read more about Red Suva or to book an appointment, please visit www.redsuva.com.au.

Thank you all and have a beautiful evening!

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Hello all!

Well, it’s Thursday and getting to the end of a long and busy week. With all the madness of the Silly Season in full swing, I thought it fitting to give you guys an excuse for some weekend pampering.

I’ve come up with some easy face mask recipes, made with products you will usually find in your cupboard and are both healthy for you and affordable. So, why not take half an hour out of your hectic schedule and give them a try!

Note that you may amend the recipes slightly to allow for desired consistency.

♦ The Blemish Banisher ♦
For Oily or Acne-Prone Skin

Ingredients

• 3 Strawberries
• 1 Tbsp of lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp of honey
• 1/4 Tsp of activated charcoal (optional)
• A few drops of essential oil (optional – tea tree or lavender)

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together until at desired consistency.
2. Place a warm damp cloth over the face for 2 minutes.
3. Apply mixture evenly with the back of a spoon or a brush, making sure to avoid the eye area and putting focus on the oilier parts of the skin (i.e. the I or T zone).
4. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Wipe face clean with a damp cloth.
6. Spritz face with toner (See Extra Tip below).

♦ Moisture Magic ♦
For Dry Skin

Ingredients

• 1/2 of an avocado
• 1 Tbsp of olive oil (or other nut oil)
• 1/2 of a ripe banana
• A few drops of essential oil (optional – lavender, rose, sandalwood or ylang ylang )

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together until it is a smooth paste.
2. Apply to face with a brush, the back of a spoon or your fingers.
3. Leave on face for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
5. Spritz face with toner (See Extra Tip below).

♦ The Summer Soother ♦
Sensitive or Sunburnt Skin

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup of oats
• 1/4 Cup of natural unsweetened yoghurt
• 1 Tbsp of aloe vera gel
• A few drops of essential oil (optional – lavender, rose or chamomile)

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together until it is at a desired consistency.
2. Apply to face gently with your fingers, being extra careful over very sensitive areas. Make sure to not rub these areas to hard as this will cause even more sensitivity.
3. Leave on face for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
5. Spritz face with toner (See Extra Tip below).

♦ Exfoliating Mask ♦
For most skin types (except sensitive skin)

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tbsp of natural sea salt
• 2 Tbsp of natural honey

Directions

1. Mix the ingredients in a small container.
2. Place a warm, damp cloth over the face for 2 minutes.
3. Using your fingers, gently apply mask all over the face in circular motions, allowing the salt crystals to exfoliate the skin.
4. Leave on for 15 minutes.
5. Rinse off with a warm, damp cloth.
6. Spritz face with toner (See Extra Tip below).

♦ Milk ‘n’ Honey ♦
For Normal or Combination Skin

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp of natural unsweetened yoghurt
• 2 Tbsp of natural honey

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together until it is at a desired consistency.
2. Place a warm, damp cloth over the face for 2 minutes.
3. Apply mixture to face gently with your fingers, the back of a spoon or a brush.
4. Leave on face for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
6. Spritz face with toner (See Extra Tip below).

♦ Extra Tip ♦

For a totally relaxing at-home facial experience, put two green tea bags into boiling water then put into the fridge or freezer until they’re cold. Remove the bags and put them over your eyes while your mask is setting to diminish puffiness and soothe the skin.

With the tea formed from the tea bags, put into a spray/misting bottle and put back into the fridge. After you have used your mask, spritz on some green tea as an all natural (and inexpensive) toner and skin refresher.

Enjoy your weekend everyone! And let me know how the face masks go!

Lara