Naturalla Beauty

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!  Every year I put together a list of this weekend's green beauty sales and coupon codes for you all to check out.  So, without further delay, here's the 2016 roundup -- there are definitely some great deals to be had!  As always, I'll be updating the list throughout the weekend as more sales are announced.  Canadian stores are marked with a ♥.  



Last Updated: Nov. 28/16 @ 2:30PM

100% PURE
{I mostly stick with the makeup.  Watch out for Japanese honeysuckle, if that's something you avoid.}
20 Bestsellers for $10 Each ($35+ on regular priced items to unlock)
Nov. 21-28

ACURE ORGANICS
{I've gone through countless bottles of the Argan Shampoo + Conditioner and I'm also a big fan of their Argan and Marula oils}
40% Off (Code: SNOWFLAKE)
Nov. 25-28

AILLEA
20% Off (Code: 2Thankful)
Nov. 25-28

THE ALL NATURAL FACE
{Tequila Sunrise powder blush is one of my faves!  I also recommend the Cream Foundation and Milk Diva Stix)
20% Off (No Code Needed)
Nov. 24-28

ANDALOU NATURALS
{So many favorites!  You can't go wrong with the Citrus Kombucha Cleanser, Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk, Chia + Omega Face Scrub, or any of the face moisturizers}
35% Off + Free US Shipping (Code: BLKFRIDAY)
Nov. 23-28

APOTERRA SKINCARE
{A pretty new-to-me line, I reviewed the Clarifying Neroli toner earlier this week and it's amazing!}
15% Off (Code: GET15)
Free Travel Body Oil with $100+
Free Tulsi + White Rose Mist with $150+
Free Body Oil + Tulsi + White Rose Mist with $200+
10% of Sales donated to Standing Rock
Nov. 25-28

AQUARIAN BATH
10% Off (Code: wackfriday)
Nov. 25

AU NATURALE COSMETICS
30% Off
Nov. 24-28

AURORA BEAUTY
15% Off (Code: GRATITUDE)
$5 Gift Card for Every $50
Nov. 25-28

BALANCED GURU
{I rave about the Calming Masque ALL THE TIME -- one of my all-time favorite skincare items}
50% Off Professional Line (No Code Needed)
30% Off Farm-a-ceuticals (No Code Needed)
50% Off First Month - Min. 3 Month Subscription (Code: BLACK50)

BLISSOMA
{Blissoma's Stick Deodorant is phenomenal.  I also love Lavish as a moisturizing mask}
Free David's Toothpaste + Deluxe Blissoma Sample with $150+ (in store only)
Free David's Toothpaste + Deluxe Blissoma Sample + 4 oz candle with $250+ (in store only)
Nov. 26

BRIJA COSMETICS
{I adore Regulation Hottie blush -- a perfect neutral, goes with anything cheek} 
20% Off $20+(Code: SHOPSMALL2016) 
Nov. 25-28

THE CHOOSY CHICK
{Great products at a range of prices! Awesome affordable brands like Badger, Griffin Remedy and Lily Lolo, interspersed with slightly pricier greats like Dr. Alkaitis, Mun, Kari Gran and Josh Rosebrook}
15% Off (Code: SAVE15)
Free US shipping over $75
Nov. 25-28

CITRINE BEAUTY
{Citrine is all things glamorous: Jane Iredale, Tata Harper,  May Lindstrom, Kjaer Weis, RMS, Suntegrity + more!}
10% Off $75+ (Code: THX10)
15% Off $150+ (Code: THX15)
20% Off $300+ (Code: THX20)
Nov. 25-28

CONSCIOUS BEAUTY
20% Off (Code: HOLIDAY)
30% Off $200+ (Code: HOLIDAY200)
Nov. 25-28

CONTENT BEAUTY & WELLBEING
15% Off (Code: CONTENTXMAS)
20% Off £100+ (Code: CONTENTXMAS20)
Nov. 23-28

CRAZY RUMORS
{I love these balms!  Super affordable + tons of great flavors}
$1.99 Lip Balms (No Code Needed)
$2.99 Tinted Balms (No Code Needed)

THE DETOX MARKET
{Fantastic luxe green beauty hub.  Odylique, W3ll People, Gressa, Vered, Bottega Organica + tons more!}
$10 Off $100+ (Code: THANKS10)
$30 Off $200+ (Code: THANKS30)
$80 Off $400+ (Code THANKS80)
Nov. 24-27

ECO DIVA BEAUTY ♥
{Another luxury star with several hard-to-find brands!  Standouts include Fitglow Beauty, One Love Organics, Mahalo + Nu Evolution}
Up to 50% Off Select Products
Nov. 25-27

DUCKISH ♥
{One of my favorite brand discoveries this year!  The lotion sticks are gorgeous and glide on like a silky oil in solid form.  I also really like the lip balms and body butter}
25% Off (Code: BLACKFRIDAY25)
Nov. 25-27

ELLOVI
{I adore pretty much everything Ellovi does!  Blossom is my favorite of the regular butters and I can't get enough of both the Mint Chocolate and Tinted Lip Butters}
Buy One Get One Free 
Nov. 25-28

FITGLOW BEAUTY ♥
15% Off $100+ (Code: GIFT15)
20% Off $150+ (Code: GIFT20)
30% Off $250+ (Code: GIFT30)

FLOURISH BODYCARE
Buy One Get One Free (No Code)
Nov. 26

GIA MINERALS
30% Off (Code: BEAUTIFULBYNATURE)

THE GNARLY WHALE
30-50% Off All Products (Code: BF2016)
Nov. 25-28

GRAYDON♥
30% Off (No Code Needed)
Free Eau Pour Garcons OR Superfood Mask + Scrub with $125+
Free Detox + Renew Serum with $200+
Nov. 25-28

THE GREEN JUNGLE BEAUTY SHOP ♥
{Lots to choose from, but I'd especially steer anyone towards Ere Perez, Leahlani, and Meow Meow Tweet}
15% Off (Code: BLACKFRIDAY2016) Excludes Gressa and Agent Nateur products
Nov. 24-28

HERBIVORE BOTANICALS
20% Off (Code: BF2016)
Free 2oz Rose Hibiscus Face Mist + Herbivore Pencil with all Purchases 
Nov. 25-27

HOLLY BETH ORGANICS
20% Off (Code: gratitude)
Nov. 24-25

THE HONEST CO.
{Don't check out without the Leave in Conditioner Spray -- it's a detangling superstar!} 
40% Off First Bundle + Free US Shipping (Code: WOOHOO)
Nov. 25-27

50% Off First Bundle (Code: CYBER50)
Nov. 28-30

HONEYBEE GARDENS
15% Off + Free North American Shipping (Code: BFRI16)
Nov. 25

HUSH + DOTTI
20% Off (Code: CLEANFRIDAY)
Nov. 25-28

HYNT BEAUTY
30% Off (Code: BLACK30)
Nov. 19-28

IHERB
10% Off $40+ (Code: GreenFriday)
Extra 15% Off Select Brands of Natural/Organic Skincare (Andalou Naturals, Acure, Mad Hippie, Badger, Ecco Bella, Goddess Garden, Suki + more!)
Extra $5 Off for 1st Time Customers (Referral Code: ITI429)
Nov. 23-30

INTEGRITY BOTANICALS
15% Off $100+ (Code: BLACK2016) 
Gift with Purchase for First 25 Orders $150+ 
Nov. 25-27 

10% Off $100+ (Code: IBCYBER)
Gift with Purchase for First 10 Orders $100+/$200+

JUICE BEAUTY
Top 17 Bestsellers Discounted Up to 30% off
Nov. 24-25

20% Off (Code: CYBER16)
Nov. 28

JUST PURE MINERALS
15% Off $25 or less (Code: AUTUMN15)
25% Off $25+ (Code: AUTUMN25)

KAHINA GIVING BEAUTY
{Kahina's Cleanser is pricey but ah-mazing.  A serious favorite!}
20% Off (Code: GIVING16)
Nov. 25-26

LA MAV SKINCARE
Free Cleanser, Scrub or Mask with $149+ (Code: BONUS)

LAUREN BROOKE COSMETIQUES
{My top two products from LB are the Finishing Powder and Sangria Lip Color -- both are understated but incredible}
30% Off (Code: BLACKFRI2016)
Nov. 25-28

LOVE LULA
15% Off (Code: FRIDAY)
Nov. 20-30

MABROOK & CO.♥
{If you like deeper, spicy scents, you'll love the Eucalyptus + Spice scent of this great stick deodorant} 
25% Off (Code: blackfriday2016)
Free Clean Lip Balm with Every Order

MAHALO SKIN CARE 
20% Off (Code: gratitude) Excludes The Unveil Cleanser and Red My Lips Tint
Nov. 25-27

MEOW COSMETICS
20% Off (Code: GRAVY)
20% Off + Free Shipping for $40+ (Code: CatsEatTurkey)

MEOW MEOW TWEET
20% Off (No Code Needed)
Portion of sales donated to The Ocean Cleanup (Fri), Farm Sanctuary (Sat), New York Coalition for Healthy School Food (Sun) + American Civil Liberties Union (Mon)
Nov. 25-28

NATURISIMO
15% Off (Code: GREEN15)
20% Off £100+ (Code: GREEN20)
Free Worldwide Shipping
Nov. 23-28

NAYELLE PROBIOTIC SKINCARE
{I have a review coming up on the entire Nayelle line, so without revealing too much, I'll just say that the moisturizers are fantastic!  If you can only get one thing, make it the Night Cream}
All Products Discounted (No Code Needed)
Nov. 23-30

NOURISH ORGANIC
{The Body Washes are one of my favorite products EVER, but it's hard to go wrong with anything from Nourish}  
50% Off (Code: FRIDAY50)
Nov. 25

25% Off (Code: MONDAY25)
Nov. 28
NUWORLD BOTANICALS ♥
30% Off (Code: BLKFRI30)
Nov. 25-26

ODYLIQUE
20% Off (Code: BETTER2016)
10% of Sales Donated to Friends of the Earth

OSMIA ORGANICS
20% Off (No Code Needed)
Nov. 28

PAI
25% Off (BLACKPAIDAY)
Nov. 24-28

PETAL & POST ♥
40% Off Select Products HERE
Nov. 25-28

Free Shipping (USA Code: CyberShipping2016-usa) (Canada Code: CyberShipping2016-canada)
Nov. 28

PETIT VOUR
Up to 60% Off Select Products HERE

PURELY YOU MINERALS
{I can't get enough of the Purely Rose Pressed Blush!  Bright Eyes Eye Shadow is also a favorite}
30-50% Off All Products (No Code Needed)
Nov. 24-29

RACHEL'S PLAN BEE
{Another brand it's hard to go wrong with!  My favorites are the lip balm, scrubs, and body oil}
Free Lip Balm with Every Order
Free US Shipping + Discounted International Shipping (Code: THANKYOU)
New Exclusive Holiday Gift Sets 
Nov. 23-28

RAWSKINCEUTICALS
60% Off (Code: Big60)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOAP♥
{The Vanilla Mint Hand Cream has been rocking my world lately, but scent preferences aside, I haven't had a single dud from Rocky Mountain}
Free Hand & Body Wash with $50+ (No Code Needed)
Free Hand & Body Wash + Body Lotion with $100+ (No Code Needed)
Nov. 24-27

Free Full Size Pomegranate Day Cream with $85+
Nov. 28

ROOT PRETTY
10% Off + Double Pretty Points (Code: TDAY10)
Nov. 24

$5 Pretty Balms / $6 Loose Eye Shadows / $8 Pressed Eye Shadows
Nov. 25

15% Off Skincare (Code: SBS15)
Nov. 26-27

$5 Stocking Stuffers 
Nov. 28

SAISON BEAUTY
20% Off (Code: THANKS2016)
Nov. 23-28

SAFE & CHIC
15% Off (Code: THANKFUL) Excluded Kypris products
Nov. 24-28

SIBU BEAUTY 
{The Body Cream is one of my favorite body moisturizers!}
40% Off + Free Soap (Code: BLACK16)
Nov. 25

40% Off
Nov. 26-27

40% Off + Free Shipping
Nov. 28

SILK NATURALS
{One of the best indie makeup lines out there.  My favorites are the Sheer Blushes, Sleep in a Jar, and Brightening Concealer.  Keep an eye out for FD&C dyes in some shades, if they're something you avoid}
10% Off (Code: shopindie)
Nov. 19-Dec. 2

STARK SKINCARE♥
25% Off (Code: byebyebirdie) 

SW BASICS
20% Off (No Code Needed)
Nov. 18-28

Extra 15% Off (Code: BLACKFRIYAY15)
Free Cosmetics Bag for $60+ 
Nov. 24-25

TELLURIDE GLOW
15% Off + Free US Shipping
Nov. 24-28

TRILOGY
$10 Off $50+ 
$25 Off $100+
$50 Off $150+
Free Rosapene Lip Gloss + Mini Cleansing Balm with 2 or more products
Nov. 25-28

VAPOUR BEAUTY
30% Off (Code: SPREE30) Excludes samples + gift cards
Nov. 24-27

VITACOST
$5 Off $55+ (Code: SAVEMORE5)
$15 Off $100+ (SAVEMORE15)
$30 Off $180+ (SAVEMORE30)
Nov. 25-26

12% Off (Code: CYBERSALE)
Nov. 28-29

Extra $10 Off $30+ for 1st Time Customers through this referral link

25 Days of Holiday Giveaways HERE

W3LL PEOPLE
25% Off (No Code Needed) Excludes value kits
Nov. 25

WELEDA
30% Off (Code: HOLIDAY)
Nov. 25-28

WELL.CA ♥
Up to 75% Off Select Products
Daily Deals Leading Up to Friday
Extra $10 off $40+ for 1st Time Customers (Referral Code: nbnb10)

YOUNG LIVING (CANADA) 
15% Off Northern Lights Black Spruce (No Code)
Free Northern Lights Black Spruce with Rainstone Diffuser (No Code)
Nov. 25-28

$20 Product Credit with 100+ PV
Nov. 28

ZAO ORGANIC
30% Off (Code: ZAOBF30)
Nov. 22-25

What did I miss?  Let me know in the comments!

I've been really into making and customizing my own homemade toners the last couple years, so it takes something special to get me interested in incorporating a pre-made one into my routine.  But, that something extra is exactly what Apoterra Skincare (formerly Caru Skincare Co) brings to the table with their Neroli Clarifying Toner with Vitamin C + Green Tea* ($38 for 4 ounces).

The toner's stellar ingredient list caught my eye immediately and the toner itself has certainly lived up to -- or even exceeded -- my initial expectations.  The Neroli Clarifying Toner is part of Apoterra's Blemish line, intended for oily and acne-prone skin, but it's gentle enough to suit a range of skin types.  While a lot of acne products take a more aggressive approach, Apoterra's blemish products are more focused on gently returning balance to the skin so it can function at its best.  Rather than drying out the skin with harsh ingredients, the Clarifying Toner takes a multi-faceted approach to treat and prevent breakouts while simultaneously offering antioxidant and even anti-aging benefits.  

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Willow bark extract and neroli and thyme distillates work to clarify the skin, balance oil production, increase cell turnover, and reduce blemishes by targeting clogged pores and killing the bacteria that causes acne.  Soothing aloe vera and antioxidant-rich green tea are also included, along with healing rock rose and helichrysum (immortelle) distillates, both of which have strong regenerative properties that treat scarring, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation from past breakouts.  Stable, water-soluble vitamin C and niacinamide boost luminosity, increase collagen production and improve skin elasticity and barrier function for overall healthier and more resilient skin.  The ingredients also include glycerin for a light moisture boost, but it's pretty low on the list -- always my personal preference for toners! -- so the spray leaves skin feeling refreshed and hydrated, but never sticky.

I don't have particularly acne-prone skin, but I prefer clarifying toners to help with clogged pores and skin congestion and the Neroli Clarifying Toner does a great job with both.  I generally only use it once a day -- either morning or night -- and my pores have been looking pretty phenomenal.  A few light spritzes also work nicely on top of makeup, if I find my face looking too powdery or heavily made up.  I've noticed my skin looking extra bright and naturally glowy since incorporating the toner -- something I attribute to the vitamin C content -- and I've been dealing with less congestion too, despite a busy schedule that's had me slacking on face masks and other "extra" skincare products more often than not the last couple months.   

I've also grown to really love the scent of the toner -- predominantly a sweet and floral neroli with hints of something tart or slightly medicinal/herbal peeking through -- but I did find it pretty strong at first.  Bearing in mind that I'm ultra-sensitive to scents, the toner was never overpowering or offensive, but the scent was noticeable to me for several hours after using it the first six or seven times.  Since I've gotten more used to it, I notice it much less and, at this point, really only while I'm using it.  The dark glass bottle is great for protecting the ingredients and also dispenses a perfect light mist and just the right amount of product. 


The Bottom Line
The Neroli Clarifying Toner has superb ingredients and is very effective at gently clarifying without drying or stripping the skin.  I love Apoterra's three-pronged approach that targets active acne, leftover scarring and inflammation from past breakouts, as well as improved overall skin function, and this more holistic approach of addressing skin health from all sides looks to be pretty universal across the entire Apoterra line.   This was my first product from the brand,  but I'm fairly certain it won't be my last!

Have you tried anything from Apoterra Skincare?

2016 hasn't been my most productive year blogging, but there's still been no shortage of trying new products!  It's been a bit of a mixed bag recently -- not everything has been the hugest hit -- but I think it's equally important to share the "just okay" products as the ones I fall head over heels for.  Today's batch includes a mix of skincare, body care, and nail products.


Rocky Mountain Soap Vanilla Mint Hand Cream
Vanilla Mint is one of my favorite scents from Rocky Mountain Soap, so when I noticed they added a hand cream to the Vanilla Mint lineup, I knew I had to try it.  I reviewed the Apricot Hand Cream last year and while I loved the cream itself, I had minor issues with the scent, which had a tendency to turn a little funny on my skin.  I happily don't have any problems with the Vanilla Mint and this cream has become a favorite hand moisturizer.  Just like the Apricot, the Vanilla Mint Hand Cream is rich and emollient, but also soaks into the skin quickly without leaving behind any greasy film or residue.  My cuticles got super dry when temperatures first dropped here last month and the hand cream had them healthy and back to normal within a couple days. 

Oro de Sonora Organic Jojoba Oil*
I've used jojoba oil on and off for years, but I usually just buy whatever brand is on sale at the time on iHerb or Vitacost.  Using the Oro de Sonora these last several months has really cemented for me how significant quality differences can be between different brands of oils.  Oro de Sonora's jojoba oil is coming directly from experienced jojoba growers in southwest Arizona where jojoba oil is the only thing they produce.  It's certified organic and expeller pressed, as well as filtered and rested to eliminate any impurities.

The oil itself seems richer and more alive than other jojoba oils I've used.  It's not richer in the sense of being a heavier oil, but it seems like it delivers more intense nourishment to the skin.  It also has a more noticeable scent -- though nothing offensive or overly strong -- which has me rethinking just how much processing other, virtually scentless jojoba oils go through.  Jojoba oil is super versatile and because it's very similar to the natural sebum produced by our skin, it's suitable for all skin types.  I like using it for both oil cleansing/makeup removal and as a gentle moisturizer, and the Oro de Sonora oil works great for both purposes.

Meow Meow Tweet Grapefruit Baking Soda Free Deodorant
This deodorant is a cult favorite in the green beauty sphere, and while it works well for odor protection, I'm not blown away.  My main gripe is that the deodorant repeatedly separated during the summer, despite never leaving my air conditioned house.  I tried to remix it at the time, but I must not have done a very good job as once I got about halfway down the jar, the texture became a lot more solid.  I mixed in some extra oil -- the Oro de Sonora jojoba actually -- and while it smoothed it out somewhat, the texture is still not as nice as the first part of the jar.  The deodorant also has a tendency to leave significant white marks on black and dark clothing, which is a big pet peeve for me.  It undoubtedly does keep you smelling good, but, overall, I think there are better options out there, including Meow Meow Tweet's baking soda version, which I liked a lot a couple years ago.

Mineral Fusion Gel Top Coat + Nail Polish Remover
The Gel Top Coat was recommended by a couple people on Instagram and I've been really happy with it.   It has a decently large brush and a thicker consistency -- but not in a gloopy way -- that easily applies a thick layer of topcoat onto the nails.  It dries to a lovely glossy, glass-like finish and I do think it helps keep polishes on longer.

The Nail Polish Remover, on the other hand, has me less impressed.  It removes polish okay, -- though not as easily as the Priti NYC remover I was using previously -- but it also tends to smear the color onto the skin all around the nail while doing so.  The scent -- some kind of floral mixed with a typical remover smell -- isn't horribly offensive, but again, it's not as pleasant as the Priti.

The remover also gives me this strange cold feeling, almost as if I'm rubbing ice cubes on my nails.  I've never experienced it before, although a quick google search taught me that it's apparently not all that uncommon with nail polish removers.  I don't wear a ton of nail polish and will certainly use the bottle up now that I have it, but next time I'll either try something new or go back to Priti.



Have you used any of these products?

Those of you who've been with me for a while will likely recall that I used to write a lot about indie makeup and, even though I'm still a huge proponent of supporting smaller makeup brands, it's not something that's been very represented on the blog in the last couple years.  I'm hoping to change that going forward, starting with today's post on Ashley Morgan Cosmetics.  I discovered the company in a Facebook group and when I saw they had super promising clean ingredients and a free sample offer -- still going on here! -- I was quick to submit an order.  

Ashley Morgan Cosmetics is a new company that launched earlier this year.  Created by makeup artist Emily Eads after her own struggles with migraines, endocrine disruption, and other symptoms of toxicity, the company creates high quality makeup completely free of harmful ingredients and designed to really work.  

I've been trying out several products over the last couple months and I'm eager to share my thoughts on everything!



Liquid Mineral Foundation
First off, this foundation smells exactly like cotton candy to me.  It's super sweet and vanilla-y, but, even as someone who's often sensitive to strong scents, I don't find it ever crosses the line to sickly or cloying.  The coverage is a very natural looking light to medium and the foundation, which is pretty thin in consistency, feels very lightweight on the skin.  It does a great job evening out skin tone and covering minor imperfections, but it's not something that's going to offer a flawless full coverage.  Personally, I usually prefer a more natural, skin-like base anyways and I liked the formula a lot, but Natural Ivory was, unfortunately, not a great color match for me.  As you can see in the swatch below, it's both too dark and somewhat too yellow/warm-toned for my skin.

Natural Concealer
The color of the concealer, on the other hand, was great.  Pure, the lightest shade, is nice and light and also runs more peachy/neutral, which is perfect for me.  The concealer has a very creamy and emollient texture and stays that way until set with a powder.  In terms of coverage, I'd put it at around a medium coverage.  My favorite use has been on blemishes and imperfections on the face, as it covers well, blends easily, and, once set with a powder, truly does stay in place all day without budging.  It works okay under the eyes too, but I usually prefer a bit of a drier/less emollient concealer for that area.     

High Definition Powder
The HD Powders are invisible silica-based loose powders great for setting liquid and cream products.  They can also be used on their own for a slight blurring effect.  I tried both the Translucent (untinted) and the Light, and to be completely honest, I don't notice much difference between the two.  Both shades are very finely milled and silky and are basically imperceptible on the skin.  I don't notice any whitecast from the Translucent and I similarly don't notice any discernible color from the Light.  Silica powders are great for soaking up oil and the HD Powders work really well for setting foundation and concealer while slightly blurring fine lines and imperfections.  I'd be cautious using them for flash photography since silica is notorious for that dreaded flashback effect, but otherwise I think they're great.

(L to R) Natural Ivory Foundation, Pure Concealer, Light HD Powder, Rose Tinted Lip Balm

Organic Mascara
Possibly my favorite out of everything!  With a traditional bristle brush and a thicker formula, this mascara does a fantastic job building volume.  I've been layering it with my longtime favorite Zuzu Luxe mascara the last few weeks and the two together create some seriously impressive lashes.  I'm loving the combo, but the Ashley Morgan also works great by itself.  I love that it doesn't irritate my eyes in the slightest and that it stays put throughout the day without flaking or smudging.  

Organic Tinted Lip Balm 
There were these mineral lip tints that I wore way back in my early high school years and this balm is nostalgically reminiscent of those for me.  It feels nice on the lips and offers a pleasant minty tingle along with sheer but buildable color.  Rose is a warm pink shade, with some coppery and reddish tones running through it.  It looks pretty shimmery or even metallic in a swatch, but on the lips, it's much more subtle.  I love tinted balms in general and I like this one a lot. 

The Bottom Line
Ashley Morgan Cosmetics is a brand to watch!  Ingredients are top notch and the products consistently perform well.  I'd love to see an expanded shade range in the Liquid Minerals Foundation, but beyond that, I was super happy with everything I tried.