Makeup is one of those things that you, as a person, have to find a specific branding or kind you like, otherwise you're just wandering aimlessly down isles in brick and mortar storefronts or even worse, through the virtual isles of the www with a blank stare on your face!
Truth be told, I'm not on the up-and-up with makeup or makeup companies, so I really don't have a preference. Which is exactly why I enjoy experimenting with different kinds and companies, such as Mia Mariu.
About Mia Mariu:
"Mía is a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company that offers entrepreneurial business opportunities for women. Our natural health and beauty products are available exclusively through our Independent Advisers and online. Mía offers an innovative approach to social selling using the power of ecommerce, social networking and personal service behind extraordinary natural health and beauty products."
I was sent a plethora of goodies from Mia Mariu inclusive of sample packets of their RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrastion Set and Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+, as well as their Perfecting Finish Mineral Foundation and Perfecting Finish Mineral Cream Foundation.
As someone who doesn't wear makeup very often due to health reasons, I've been sitting on this review for well over a month and I feel so bad about that! I must apologize to the kind ladies of Mia Mariu and thank them for their patience and understanding.
First up was the sample packs of their botanical skincare-It took me a little while to figure out what I was supposed to do with them because unfortunately the instructions on two out of the three packets weren't too clear, but through some trial and error, I finally managed to work it out!
I really liked the way my skin felt after the microdermabrasion set; it was so soft! My only issue with those would be the strong smell accompanied by them. I'm more sensitive than others when it comes to smells, so I think that was just my mild MCS showing itself.
Next came the liquid and cream foundations!
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While I enjoyed the nice finish the liquid mineral foundation gave me, I wasn't the biggest fan of the solid mineral cream foundation. It was just too hard to use in my opinion; if I would have had a makeup sponge or something that would have absorbed better, it probably would have been a different story.
Regardless, I did like the way the makeup lasted throughout the whole day without much of an issue. That and it made my skin stay nice and soft, which I quite enjoyed ^.^
One of the things I did not like was the fact that I couldn't find EXACTLY what was in the makeup itself; it does list a few things that are included in the item descriptions, but it doesn't list each ingredient that makes up the makeup, which I usually like to see in anything that I buy, whether it be makeup, food, clothing, etc.
All in all though, I quite enjoy and respect what Mia Mariu is trying to do through their products and company; empowering woman to be independent entrepreneurs, as well as throwing some philanthropy in there, this company strives to make the world a better place!
All in all though, I quite enjoy and respect what Mia Mariu is trying to do through their products and company; empowering woman to be independent entrepreneurs, as well as throwing some philanthropy in there, this company strives to make the world a better place!
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2. Contest will run from Monday, October 5th, 2012 to Monday, October 19th, 2012.
3. Open to US residents only-Sorry everyone else!
That's 2 mandatory entries + 33 possible extra entries which = 35 entries total!
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Disclaimer: I was provided products from Mia Mariu LLC at no cost to me in order
to facilitate
this honest review and giveaway. All opinions expressed in the above
post are 100% mine and mine alone unless otherwise stated. This contest
is open to US residents only and will run from Wednesday, October 5th,
2012 3:00pm central standard time until Wednesday, October 19th, 2012
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129 comments:
Kayla, I can see why you don't wear make up (other than health reasons) - you have absolutely perfect skin!! Very fortunate. What a great review... I'm a big cosmetics person, I have fun with it and never leave home without my lipstick! :-)
Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+
Cream Foundation Vainilla I guess & I agree with Cindy you do have perfect skin. I have tried many things with mind like dermabrasion or however you spell it for one, and a sunlamp and all kinds of things. I had bad acne as a kid and ended up with holes in my face. I hate them, but it costs a lot to get rid of them too (besides having big pores) I'M A FREAK! hehehe Okay I'm in control now.
I would like to try Mineral Blush Corazón de Melón
I would like to try the Parfume
etude37@gmail.com
I would choose MIEL
Touch-up compact
Vanilla.
I'd try Hydrating Stick Gloss Beso
Vainilla
Mineral Blush Corazón de Melón
freebiel0ve@yahoo.com
I love mineral makeup and would jump at the chance to try this!
Thank you for the offer of this giveaway!
zanc@att.net
I'd be most interest in the touchup compact kit.
melgriff4@yahoo.com
The shade I would choose is Vainilla.
I would also love to try the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Liquid Foundation Vainilla and the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set!
The shade I would choose is vanilla!
I would like to try their Intense Lip Liner Marrón (Mahogany)
Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
Thanks
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I'd choose the Canela shade.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I'd love to try the Anti-aging Brightening Serum. Thanks for the chance!
mrshud at cox dot net
Vanilla.
mrshud at cox dot net
Love these products. Never heard of them. I would love to try Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+
I would love to try the Thermal RESTAURACEL-C Microdermabrasion
I think Vanilla Cream
I would like Touch Up Compact Kit
Touch-up compact
I'd love to try the touch up compact kit!
Adorame Eau de Parfum
Mineral Cream Foundation Vanilla
The Anti-aging Brightening Serum and the complete Anti-aging products I would like to give a try.
i like the Mineral Cream Foundation Vanilla .
Hydrating anti-aging moisturizer.
id love to try the Anti-aging Brightening Serum!
i would choose PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Cream Foundation Vainilla
PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Liquid Foundation Vainilla
marci-lyn@hotmail.com
I'd love to try the Mineral loose Foundation!
I think I'd choose Miel!
I like the Adorame Eau de Parfum.
I think my shade is Trigo (but it's hard to tell online!)
I'd like to try PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Liquid Foundation Vainilla
The Vainilla shade looks like it would be best for me.
I'd love PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Prime
I'd choose PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Cream Foundation Vainilla
the adorame perfume would be nice to try..
glori johnson
gloria4869@yahoo.com
i wuld like to try the adorame perfume
glori johnson
gloria4869@yahoo.com
would like to try canela
glori johnson
gloria4869@yahoo.com
PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Primer
PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Cream Foundation Vainilla
I'd love to try RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
Vainilla shade
I would like to try the Hydrating Stick Gloss.
I would choose Trigo
I would like to try LIFE and BODY PLUS Liquid Vitamin with Nopal Cactus and Fruit Extracts
Mineral Cream Foundation Vainilla
I'd like the Touch-up compact kit!
I love that hydrating stick gloss
I'll choose anis
I would like to try the anti-aging eye treatment.
I would choose vanilla.
The intense black eye liner!
I want to try the black eye liners!
I would love to try the Savanna Mineral Foundation powder
I'd love to give this a try! http://corporate.mymiamariu.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?prodid=384&cid=150&pid=149
I'd pick the Vanilla if I won for sure. =)
Adorame Eau de Parfum
I think vanilla
The anti aging brightening serum.
black eye liner!
I would love to try the makeup remover
The essential minerals under the vitamin section.
I would love to try the LUMINOUS LIP GLOSS TENTACIÓN
Would like to try their makeup
PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Cream Foundation Vainilla
erica84@gmail.com
Love to try anti-aging products
I'd choose Triago
I'd like to try the brightening serum!
kaylajennelle at gmail dot com
And I would choose Vainilla.
I'd like to try the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Primer
I love primer, so I would choose their Mineral Primer!
Gigi (Gina P)
I would choose Vanilla.
Gigi (Gina P)
I would love the moisturizer!
I'd love the parfum
I would like to try the touch up compact kit
My choice would be Vainilla
I would also like to try the Perfecting Finish Mineral Primer :)
I would choose PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Cream Foundation Vainilla
PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Primer
My e-mail: blackasphodel(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'd choose the shade Vainilla.
I want to try the Essential Brow Brush No. 12.
805chick7 at gmail dot com
I'd like to try the Adorame Eau de Parfum!
mcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com
I'd pick the Mineral Cream Foundation Trigo shade!
mcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com
id try the touch up compact kit!
id choose vanilla
Mineral Blush María Azucena.
Cream Foundation Vainilla.
vanilla foundation or LIFE and BODY PLUS Liquid Vitamin with Nopal Cactus and Fruit Extracts
the vanilla
touch up compact kit
I would LOVE the Mineral Blush Corazón de Melón :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Karen Gonyea
i am searching for a good eye makeup remover so i would like to give theirs a shot
I would love to try the hydrating stick gloss in seduccion.
<3 Melissa
wildflwrchild.blogspot.com
Touch up compact kit
Touch Up Compact Kit
I would choose PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Cream Foundation Vainilla
s2s2 at comcast dot net
Adorame Eau de Parfum
the Adorame Eau de Parfum looks amazing.
dani marie
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
LIFE AND BODY PLUS LIQUID VITAMIN WITH NOPAL CACTUS AND FRUIT EXTRACTS
lanalbradstream(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would go for Vainilla
lanalbradstream(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would like to try the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Loose Powder Foundation Savanna.
Lisa Garner
I would choose the Trigo shade if I won.
Lisa Garner
I like the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
ltlbit1@hotmail dot com
I'd like the Touch Up Compact Kit
i wanna try the microdermabrasion
Tiffany Lane
mckenziesmom1@hotmail.com
RestauraCel-C Therma
Vainilla
I would like to try the Touch Up Compact Kit
I would choose the Sambuca
hydrating lip stick in beso
Adorame Eau de Parfum
Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+
I would like to try the Hydrating Stick Gloss!
I like the Beso shade!
paulajomyers@yahoo.com
I like the Touch Up Compact Kit . Thank you
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
Would love to try the Luminous Lip Gloss Ilusión.
I'd choose illusion
I'd love the touch up compact kit!
I'd like to try the refreshing foaming gel cleanser.
I would choose the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Liquid Foundation Vainilla
I would love to rye the perfecting cream
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