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Viola Rouge Eye Creams

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We previously introduced you to Viola Rouge cosmetics, a clean beauty brand with lipsticks in vibrant colors. Today we explore the eyeshadow collection. These creamy shadows come in lush shades and feature skin-friendly ingredients to brighten and protect the eye area skin.

Viola Rouge Eye Creams contain saffron from the saffron crocus

Viola Rouge Eye Creams contain saffron from the saffron crocus

 

What Makes It Special

It is a clean beauty formula with It’s formulated without paraffin, gluten, mineral oil, nanoparticles, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, ureas, silicone D5 and polyfluorinated /perfluorinated compounds.

And thanks to the VIOLA ROUGE Pick Your Perfect Shade Quiz, I found shades perfect for my skin tone. They aren’t the shades I would think to pick for myself, so I was pleasantly surprised.

The creamy texture works nicely as both an eyeshadow and creamy liner.


 

Feature Ingredients


 Saffron reduces inflammation, brightens the skin, reduces hyperpigmentation, and protects against UV rays.

 

The malachite gemstone, when used in makeup and skincare preparations, detoxes and protects the skin from oxidative stress. It increases collagen and elastin production

 

This clean beauty formula is:

  • GMO-free
  • Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certified
  • vegan

 

The SHADES

A mousse-like gel eyeshadow with a creamy, matte finish, neutral dark olive color with cool undertones, or shimmery shades in a creamy base. They blend together exceptionally well to make watercolor washes of color or bold vibrant layers. They work great as an eyeshadow that doesn’t crease or as a eyeliner that won’t fade or smear. It dries down well without cracking.

The top shade is a blend of the two bolder shades below.



The shadows blend together to make lovely custom shades

Where to Buy It

Find these clean beauty Viola Rouge Eye Creams at Viola Rouge

 

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These VIOLA ROUGE products were submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes.

The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

GOOPGLOW 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel

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Wake up with glowing skin with this Overnight Glow Peel. This once a week treat is chock full of skin-friendly ingredients such as Kakadu Plum

About GOOP GLOW Peel

While I love glycolic acid, I didn’t see what would be so special about THIS glycolic acid pad versus other glycolic acid peels available at a fraction of the price. Boy was I surprised to see what a refined result GOOP GLOW gives!

This is likely due to the notable ingredient lineup and the design of the peel pad itself.

With aHA, there is almost never the uneven peeling that often comes with many chemical peels or scrubs, so there is less post-peel downtime with AHA. Skin is just soft and dewy looking, not red and irritated.

While skin can get red and irritated from AHA, as long as it is done properly, irritation will be short-lived, so it makes for an excellent anti-aging product.

First, let’s take a look at the ingredients paired with aHA in GOOP GLOW:

Key Ingredients

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

15% AHA, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid from sugar cane. With an AHA peel, it loosens the “glue” that holds dead skin cells without scrubbing or rubbing the skin.

There is also a light version with 5% AHA, a much gentler approach ideal for skin that uses topicals such as Retinol or super sensitive skin types.

 

Australian Kakadu Plum

Kakadu plums are the highest natural source of vitamin C to support collagen synthesis and provide antioxidant support. It reduces acne, fades scars, and reduces fine lines.

Kakadu plums are also high in gallic acid and ellagic acid to fight free radicals, hydrate the skin and prevent the skin from damage.

Mango

Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract

Also known as Mango.

Mango is an emollient. Rich in fatty acids, it keeps skin hydrated and nourished.

Mango extract also contains Vitamins C, A, E, K, and B6.

Mango Seed Extract is high in copper, which supports Collagen, Elastin and increases Hyaluronic Acid production within the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid Trio

This formula contains three molecular sizes of Hyaluronic Acid to provide optimal hydration.

 

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural vegetable-derived humectant. Glycerin helps the skin to retain moisture. Glycerin fills in gaps in dryer skin which makes skin look better and keeps the outer layer of the skin intact.

Musa sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract

Banana extract is anti-inflammatory[1], antibiotic, and anti-oxidant. [2]

Zizyphus Jujuba Seed Extract

Also known as Chinese date. It is in the buckthorn family and behaves like jojoba.

Lavender

Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

Lavender Oil softens the skin.

Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep skin healthy. It has soothing properties to calm imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking.

The Experience

This is a dual-sided pad. It has an exfoliative basket-weave texture side and a smooth side.

texture

 

The dual-layer design has a finger pocket. It is useful for an even, clean application.

Each pad is in a sealed packet. These pads are well-saturated. One pad treats my face, décolletage, collarbone, and neck. I apply any remaining product to the top of my hands.


I experienced no redness or irritation in the morning.

Two days later, I had very light peeling on the sides of my nose.  The peel loosened up stubborn side-of-the-nose-blackheads. A few days after my whiteheads began to subside and purge.

 

Where to Find It

GOOPGLOW 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel is available at GOOP.com and Sephora

It is available in a 3 month supply 12 pack of pads.

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References

  1. Kumar M, Gautam MK, Singh A, Goel RK. Healing effects of Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca in diabetic rats with co-occurring gastric ulcer: cytokines and growth factor by PCR amplification. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013;13:305. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-305.
  2. Phuaklee, Pathompong et al. “Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of extracts from Musa sapientum peel.” Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet vol. 95 Suppl 1 (2012): S142-6.

CocoFloss Textured Vegan Dental Floss for a Cleaner Smile

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Introducing Cocofloss, a vegan dental floss free of chemicals

CocoFloss Cocktail Pack

CocoFloss Cocktail Pack

 

Cocofloss is a soft, textured dental floss.  Fancy floss may feel a bit extra, but hear us out on this one: it’s not only vegan but actually a better flossing experience.

We all know flossing is important, but did you know your toothbrush can’t reach 35% of the surface of your teeth?  CocoFloss designed a floss to address this problem.

What is Cocofloss

Cocofloss is a clean beauty dental floss. It is infused with coconut oil and uses vegan wax instead of chemically treated floss.

Why It Is Special

Because it is textured, it tackles more microparticle debris than a waxy gliding floss for a cleaner smile.

There are no toxins, parabens, SLS, or PFAS. And it is cruelty-free.

It comes in multiple flavors:  mint, coconut, strawberry, and orange, and is available in variety packs and limited edition sets.

The CocoFloss Cocktail Pack

I tried the CocoFloss Cocktail Pack in Pink Mojito, shown above. It comes with floss in the flavors of Pure Strawberry and a limited-edition Summer Watermelon with refills in Delicious Mint

The Experience

It doesn’t catch or tear. It fits between crowded teeth. It smells yummy and tastes good! My mouth feels just been to the dentist clean.

 

Where to Buy It

Find the CocoFloss Cocktail Pack at CocoFloss

 

About This Post

The Style Chicks team personally tests, researches, and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

We received this product in exchange for our time and effort to form an opinion about this product.

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

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Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum is part of the apothecary collection. It brightens while it hydrates because of the synergy between the natural ingredients of the raspberry seed oil and pomegranate.

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

What It Is

A gentle, refreshing eye serum packed with skin-nourishing ingredients for the delicate eye area. It’s so packed with ingredients that it contains no water!

What It Does

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum brightens the eye area skin while building collagen and hydrating the skin.

It packs a powerful punch against tired-looking, dark undereye circles. And BONUS: Pomegranate protects the delicate eye skin from the UV rays from computer screens!

Let’s take a look at this stellar ingredient lineup:

Key Ingredients

Raspberry Seed Oil

Raspberry Seed Oil moisturizes the skin, improves elasticity, and reduces fine lines.

Raspberry Seed Oil is rich in Ellagic acid which reduces the destruction of collagen as well as protects against Ultraviolet sun damage. [1] Ellagic acid is also a moisture sealant.

Raspberry Seed Oil contains collagen-building phytosterols and Salicylic Acid.

Raspberry seed oil also contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

How Pomegranate Benefits Skin on StyleChicks

Pomegranate Fruit Extract

Pomegranate seeds deliver impressive collagen-building results. They are packed with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins A, C, K, and E plus folic acid.

Research shows Pomegranate Seed oil holds double its’ weight in water for superior skin hydration. Pomegranate contains three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [2]

The polyphenols are antioxidants that protect skin cells from oxidative damage. Other antioxidants reduce inflammation ranging from puffiness to acne and tackle oxidative damage like dark spots and sun damage. It increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration.

Omega 5 fatty acid reduces skin inflammation and aids in skin repair for scarring, discoloration, and acne marks.

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil is a light oil, it contains proteins and vitamins A, B, D, and E.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a natural skin replenishing emollient that creates a barrier on the skin’s surface, which helps to reduce skin dryness by decreasing the loss of moisture. [3]

It can make greasy ingredients leave a non-greasy finish. A gentle ingredient. Caprylic/capric triglyceride creates a barrier on the skin’s surface to reduce moisture loss.

Olives benefits the skin

anti-inflammatory and nourishing benefits

Olive Fruit Oil

Olive Oil moisturizes but won’t clog pores.

It has skin-enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols. Linoleic acid has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil forms the lipid barrier that holds moisture in skin cells, which keeps skin hydrated

Abyssinian Seed Oil is lightweight and easily absorbed. It contains linoleic acid, the predominant fat in skin cells. Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid with skin barrier-strengthening, healing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties.

Abyssinian Seed Oil uniquely contains ample unsaturated C22 fatty acids, making it highly resistant to oxidation.

Meadowfoam

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a very stable oil that lubricates and can stay on the skin without leaving a residue after it is rinsed off.

Tocopherol

A form of Vitamin E used in skincare. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, making skin more pliable and elastic.

It is a potent antioxidant; it reduces skin damage and removes free radicals that contribute to skin-aging.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Best known as marigold.

Calendula flower promotes the regeneration of new tissue and soothes damaged skin.

Sunflower

Sunflower Seed Oil

Sunflower Seed Oil is hydrating, nourishing, and an excellent supporting oil base. It retains moisture in the skin and is also rich in vitamin E.

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Where to Find Dr Botanicals

Find Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum at DrBotanicals.com 

Light weight non-sticky texture

Light weight non-sticky texture

Questions & Comments

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References

  1. Bae JY, Choi JS, Kang SW, Lee YJ, Park J, Kang YH. Dietary compound ellagic acid alleviates skin wrinkle and inflammation induced by UV-B irradiation. Exp Dermatol. 2010;19(8):e182-e190. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0625.2009.01044.x
  2. Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Relationship with Phenolic Composition and Processing  Mar­a I. Gil, Francisco A. Tom¡s-Barber , Betty Hess-Pierce, Deirdre M. Holcroft, and Adel A. Kader*, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2000 48 (10)
  3. Hay IC, Jamieson M, Ormerod AD. “Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata.” Arch Dermatol. 1998;134(11):1349-1352. doi:10.1001/archderm.134.11.1349

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We received this product in exchange for our time and effort to form an opinion about this product.

Strawberry Leopard Haircolor

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Strawberry Leopard is a vegan semi-permanent that leaves hair in better condition than it found it. It comes in an array of vivid hues for a bright pick me up without the damage typically associated with dying your hair dramatic shades.

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Conditioning Semi-Permanent Color

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Conditioning Semi-Permanent Color

 

Meet Strawberry Leopard.

Love vibrant shades but hate the hair damage that often comes with it? Then check out Strawberry Leopard!

Strawberry Leopard in "Grapeful"

Strawberry Leopard in “Grapeful”

What It Is

A semi-permanent, Vegan, conditioning formula with bonding technology. Vivid color without hair damage.

Why It Is Special

It is super easy to use this cruelty-free formula and it leaves hair in better condition with several nourishing ingredients.

It leaves no colorful residue on the sink or shower tile.

There is no developer to mix, yet it deposits bright color, with the brightest results seen on pre-lightened hair.

To that end, Strawberry Leopard makes an excellent lightening kit with everything you need to get a good clean base for your bright colors to look their best.

We will cover the Strawberry Leopard Light Me Up Lightening Kit in a future post.

Strawberry Leopard Light Me Up Lightening Kit comes with everything you need to pre-lighten your hair for tipping, highlighting or bleaching

Strawberry Leopard Light Me Up Lightening Kit comes with everything you need to pre-lighten your hair for tipping, highlighting, or bleaching

 

How to Use It

Choose your shade or shades.  Mix any shade with the Strawberry Leopard Pastel Mixer for more subtle results. Unlike traditional dyes, it smells like a fruity treat. It reminds me of strawberry candy!

Shake the bottle well. Then apply in a tint bowl and tint brush method to your clean, dry hair in quadrants. It is best applied in one-inch sections. No developer to mix, and no nasty smell! Leave on for 20 minutes.

You can use foil to do just a section of hair.

You can mix colors together to make a custom shade, or apply several colors.

Just rinse with cool water, no shampoo or conditioner afterward. The color lasts up to 8 weeks.

easy to spread Gouache gel paint like texture

It is an easy to spread Gouache gel paint-like texture – not at all runny or drippy

Once the bottle is opened, it lasts for a year.

TIP: The Strawberry Leopard website says that a small amount of Strawberry Leopard Semi-Permanent Hair Color can be mixed with your daily conditioner to keep color vibrant between touchups.

Strawberry Leopard Shades

Strawberry Leopard comes in 17 shades and a Pastel Mixer. The Pastel Mixer lets you turn any shade into its’ pretty pastel counterpart.

Here are a few shades we got to try:

 

Loyal Blue

Strawberry Leopard Loyal Blue is a true blue shade, a crisp and highly pigmented crystal clear hue.

Loyal Blue

Strawberry Leopard Loyal Blue is a rich, creamy true blue hue.

 

The creamy gel consistency spreads easily without being runny.

Loyal Blue right out of the bottle

Loyal Blue right out of the bottle

 

“Fingerpainting” with Loyal Blue shows the color. Leave on a full 20 minutes to see this shade on your hair, less for a more subtle effect. Highly pigmented, true blue shade

“Fingerpainting” with Loyal Blue shows the color. Leave on a full 20 minutes to see this shade on your hair, less for a more subtle effect. Highly pigmented, true blue shade

 

Grapeful

Strawberry Leopard Grapeful is an intensely purple shade.  It looks almost black coming out of the bottle because it is so highly pigmented. It is similar to purple toning shampoo in an indigo purple intense color.

Strawberry Leopard Grapeful

Strawberry Leopard Grapeful

 

Here is how the color looks when “fingerpainted” in indoor (top) and outdoor (bottom) light:

Grapeful in indoor lighting

Grapeful in indoor lighting

Grapeful has a rich pigmented color. It is a creamy gel texture that spreads easily for applying as thin or thick as you desire

Grapeful has a rich pigmented color. It is a creamy gel texture that spreads easily for applying as thin or thick as you desire

 

Bali

Strawberry Leopard Bali

Strawberry Leopard Bali

 

Strawberry Leopard Bali is a pretty strawberry pink with a hint of bright coral. The result is a soft rose gold pink. Here is a close up:

Gray Hair:  While it will leave some tint on gray hair, as always, gray is generally tricky. But this is a conditioning formula, so you have nothing to lose by experimenting! The darker shades leave more pigment on gray hair than the pastels.

Another thing that is special about Strawberry Leopard is how well it treats hair after it has been bleached. Bleached hair is often porous, dry, and damaged.

Take a look at some of the ingredients in this conditioning vegan formulation:

The Ingredients

Mango Seed Extract restores dry, damaged hair

Mango Seed Extract

Mango Seed provides a long-lasting emollient. Rich in fatty acids, it keeps hair hydrated and nourished.

Mango Seed Butter also contains Vitamins C, A, E, K, and B6.

Mango Seed Extract is high in copper, which supports healthy hair follicles.

 

Shea butter definition at StyleChicks.com Defining Beauty Glossary

Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Shea Butter is protective and nourishing.

 

Panthenol

Panthenol (B5)  is a humectant, emollient, and moisturizer.

Panthenol penetrates the hair shaft and locks in moisture. This makes hair look healthier by boosting shine and plumping the hair shaft. More volume gives even damaged or thinning hair a healthier appearance. [1]

For very porous hair, Panthenol behaves like a protein.

 

 

Rice Bran

Rice Protein

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Hydrolyzed Rice protein is a secret hair weapon because it contains Inositol.

Inositol repairs hair breakage and damage. It penetrates deeply into the hair and helps repair the broken hair bonds.

Hydrolyzed Rice protein also contains Antioxidants, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and amino acids.[2]

 

 

Lavender Oil softens hair and skin

Lavender

Lavender Flower

Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep the scalp healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any scalp imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking.

The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances hair cell growth.

 

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E promotes scalp health.

 

This formula has a hydrating Sunflower Oil base combined with soothing, skin rejuvenating natural ingredients

This formula has hydrating Sunflower Seed

Sunflower Seed Extract

Sunflower Seed Oil retains moisture in brittle hair, thereby reducing hair breakage.

Ideal for coarse, colored, bleached, curly, or damaged hair because it penetrates the hair shaft to lock and retain moisture.

It contains Omega 9, an essential acid needed to stop breakage and stimulate hair growth.

The main component of sunflower oil is linoleic acid. Its other components include oleic acid and palmitic acid, lecithin, carotenoids, tocopherols, and numerous vitamins.

 

 

Flax

Flaxseed

Linseed Seed Extract

Linseed, AKA flaxseed, is high in fatty acid Omega-3s.

It is considered a hair “superfood” as it creates lush hair and reduces breakage.

 

 

 

About Strawberry Leopard

The Strawberry Leopard animal is a very rare colorful leopard.

Strawberry Leopard the hair brand believes in the uniqueness of each person and provides a range of non-damaging, vegan colors so each person can express their unique selves.

Where to Find It

Find the Strawberry Leopard range at Strawberry Leopard Hair and Sally Beauty

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Conditioning Semi-Permanent Color

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Conditioning Semi-Permanent Color

QUESTIONS?
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References

  1. Davis, M., Thomas, J., van de Velde, S., Boissy, Y., Dawson, T., Jr, Iveson, R. and Sutton, K. (2011), A novel cosmetic approach to treat thinning hair. British Journal of Dermatology, 165: 24-30. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10633.x
  2. Rigo, L.A.; da Silva, C.R.; de Oliveira, S.M.; Cabreira, T.N.; de Bona da Silva, C.; Ferreira, J.; Beck, R.C. Nanoencapsulation of rice bran oil increases its protective effects against UVB radiation-induced skin injury in mice. Eur. J. Pharm. Biopharm. 2015, 93, 11-17.

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