Let's talk Green

....Cosmetics that is! So I recently discovered RMS beauty. Created by Rosie Marie Swift, her products are all natural and organic. So basically all the good for you stuff and none of the carcinogenics, fillers and what not. I quickly set about tracking down where to buy her brand and stumbled across spiritbeautylounge.com (not affiliated). They have a lovely offer of your pick of any 9 samples + coupon for $10.00 off your next purchase of $40 or more for $25.00usd. I decided why not give it a whirl and this way I could try a bunch of RMS products so I ordered: living luminizer, Lip2Cheek in muse, modest, and smile, Lip and Skin balm in simply vanilla and simply cocoa, Lip gloss in moment. I also got a sample of organic perfume, Sexy Angelic by Honore de Pres.



I was actually rather surprised with the amount of the samples as they are quite generous. With natural/"green" cosmetics since there are no fillers, a little goes a long way. I think these samples will last me at least 2 weeks of daily use.


I definitely think I may need the full size of the illuminator, which gave a lovely subtle glow..(though sometimes too subtle). But I do like how it gives an un-makeup, well moisturized skin look. It does not scream "look ma! I'm wearing highlighter!" which I like. I have NARS coppacabana, which is nice, but at times I find that it's a bit too shimmery for my liking.

I also think the lip2cheek products are quite brilliant and may need a few of these! I definitely love modest lip2cheek. It gives me a nice just pinched cheeks look without aggravating my naturally slightly rosy cheeks into looking like I have a bad case of sunburn. Smile is also a nice peachy pink, a nice to have kinda color, but I think I like modest more. Muse, on the other hand, I found pointless as it didn't really show up on me as blush or highlighter, though I guess it'd make for a nice nude lip look.

As for the lip and skin balm, the scent is rather faint on both which is fine. I don't think I like using this on my lips as I do find that it doesn't really moisturize and leaves my lips feeling dry again. It would be nice to use under lipstick as it isn't slick and it absorbs quickly into the skin. I do like using this to sheer out the lip2cheek and give a more luminous "glow" though.

Lastly, the lip gloss. I like the colors as they are rather universal and are more of a lip "stain" as they aren't particularly glossy. It seems like a more slick, colored version of the lip and skin balm. I do find it eventually sinks into your lips and just leaves a nice tint of color on my lips. I'm not particularly sure why this is called a gloss as it is nothing like a gloss in my opinion. I definitely like moment which looks very brown toned rosy in the pot, but on my lips it's a gorgeous my lips but better shade. Bloom was a nice soft, nude pinky shade on me. I wish it came out more like it looks in the pot, a nice medium pinky peachy shade.

Quick look using the living illuminator, Modest lip2cheek on cheeks, lip and skin balm on lips, and a dash of mascara. Voila!

Indoors next to window..it kinda washed out the color :(

Final Thoughts: While I don't think I'd toss my current stash to go all green, I definitely think I will be picking up a few RMS products. I do find that the final look is very subtle, natural, and fresh, something I have been striving for and working on perfecting. Though the one downfall is that I feel I do need to re-apply as it does fade somewhat quickly, but I may just need to tweak how much product I apply and what not to see if it makes a difference. Also the price point is a little painful as all the products are 7g and range from $25-$38.