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Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain
by pink_glitter
I got a small Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek stain in a beauty box a few months ago. Until receiving this, I had only ever used one Jane Iredale product, the 24-Karat Gold powder (also courtesy of a beauty box) which I wasn't overly keen on, so I wasn't sure how I would get on with this one.
Although I was more than ... willing to try this product out, a lip and cheek stain is not something I would have purchased myself, as my lips and cheeks are both quite naturally dark and pigmented. I am also always a little bit dubious about any 2-in-1 product as in my experience they are either only good at one thing or just no good at all!
**About the product**
This lip and cheek stain is marketed as being non-drying, long lasting and all natural. It is gluten free and cruelty free and also mentions on the website that it is suitable for vegans, however I noticed when looking at the ingredients list it contains beeswax, which is an animal product, so this is something to be aware of.
The product does contain lots of recognisable ingredients, such as olive oil, avocado oil, blackberry fruit extract, blueberry fruit extract, cranberry fruit extract and pomegranate extract amongst others. I think some of these ingredients probably account for the very sweet, fruity scent that the product has.
At the moment only one shade is available - forever pink - and the idea is that the colour of the product will adapt to the shade of your skin, giving a unique look for everyone who uses it.
**Packaging**
The lip/cheek stain comes packaged in a white and gold case which twists up like a lipstick. It's quite a presentable looking product and even the packaging of the smaller size which I have feels good quality. The full size product has a slanted tip, although bizarrely the smaller one has a more rounded tip.
**As a lip stain**
I will talk firstly about using this product as a lip stain. The product is really easy to apply, it looks quite waxy in the tube, yet I find that it glides onto the lips quite easily without dragging.
The first thing I notice on application is the taste. This product has a very sweet candy taste to it and it's a little bit like wearing a flavoured lip balm. In fact, on the lips it actually feels slightly waxy, another reason that I think of lip balm when I'm wearing this.
In the tube, the product looks a fairly sheer pink colour. Once on the lips it adjusts to your natural PH, and on me I get a very dark red colour. As mentioned earlier in the review, my lips are quite dark anyway and so I am not a fan of this look, as I think it is too dark and doesn't suit my pale skin.
A problem I have with a lot of lip products is that they don't last and will come off as soon as I eat or drink anything. With this one, although I have found some of it will come off onto the side of any cup or glass I drink from, although at the same time, being a stain, some also remains on my lips.
When I do want to remove this, I can easily do so with a cleansing wipe.
**As a cheek stain**
There are a few problems I have encountered when using this as a cheek stain. The first is with application. The twist up, lipstick design is perfect for lips, but does not fare so well on cheeks. I have found that applying directly from the stick means I cannot be very precise with application and often have to resort to drawing on a vague circle and then blending. Blending however, is another issue, as due to the waxy texture, when attempting to rub it in, I actually find the majority comes off onto my fingers. What product does stay on my cheeks is difficult to blend, due to the thick texture.
Another problem I have found is that if applying over foundation, the action of applying this to the cheeks, actually rubs the foundation off. I have quite reddish colouring on my cheeks, so applying this to bare skin is not something I can really do and it's annoying to me that it's so difficult to apply over the top of foundation.
Once on the skin, I do find, as when used as a cheek stain, the resulting colour is much brighter than I would like. I think a blush should be subtle, and the tone of this product is ridiculous, almost fluorescent! It takes a lot of blending and a lot of the time I feel like I am really rubbing it off more than I am blending it.
Unfortunately, even if I do manage to create the look I want with this product, I find that it sits on top of my skin in a sort of greasy, waxy layer. This means if I touch my face it feels almost sticky to the touch, which is not particularly pleasant nor is it practical - and god forbid anyone should kiss me on the cheek!
**Price and Availability**
Jane Iredale is not a brand I have ever seen in the shops, and it does not seem to be widely available online either. The full sized stick is 2.3g and below are the only prices I was able to find.
£15 - treatyourskin.com
£21 - thecosmeticpractice.co.uk
**Conclusion**
On the whole, I don't really like anything about this product, aside perhaps from the pleasant candy smell and the fact it uses a lot of natural ingredients. The main downside is the waxy texture which is just about OK on lips, but not really suited to cheeks, the colour is too bright when it's on the skin and the lipstick-style format is not really suited to applying to cheeks. Needless to say, this is not a product I would recommend and in fact, I think mine is heading straight for the bin.
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Jane Iredale Pure pressed base
by brightlight
I was first introduced to Jane Iredale, Pure Pressed Powder based about two years ago, when I visited a local salon and had a facial. I had talked to the beauty therapist about my ongoing problems with acne, and it was recommended that I change to a brand of make up that was more sensitive and kinder to my skin.
****Who ... is Jane Iredale?****
Jane Iredale is the creator of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics which was founded in 1994. Jane Iredale's background prior to this had been in film, theatre and television. She now owns the leading brand in mineral based cosmetics and has supplied make up to the medical profession as well as the beauty industry. It is reported that this range of make up has been supplied to world - renowned plastic surgeons and dermatologists.
Jane's metholodgy is that true makeup artistry comes from enhancing the wearer's natural beauty and, as a result, allowing her personality to shine. Her make up line further claims to contribute to the lives of women by aiding the health of the skin.
****About the product****
Pure pressed powder, like all of the Iredale makeup range is based on micronized minerals and is made without fillers and binders (such as talc and mineral oil) and without chemical dyes or preservatives.
Plastic Surgeons have recognized the benefits of the line and were confident enough to use it on skin that had just undergone laser resurfacing. It not only effectively and safely covered the redness but also provided essential sun protection. Jane Iredale herself allegedly underwent laser treatment and demonstrated this point by immediately using Pure Pressed Powder on her face.
Pure pressed Powder base comes in up to 20 shades, to suit all skin colours and types. Therefore, if you are buying the product from a salon I would recommend that you request a tester first, so that you can find your perfect match. The official Jane Iredale website also has images of the different shades so you can pick out your ideal shade. Some of the shades have only subtle differences between them. I am pale and initially picked a 'golden glow' shade. However, I realised that I was omitting an 'orange glow' rather than a golden glow! I now use a natural colour and add a bit of blusher, which looks more natural.
The Pure Pressed base is a 4 in 1 product and the claim is that it can be used as a foundation, concealer, powder and sunscreen (factor 20). For the sunscreen to remain effective the product must be reapplied every four hours. If you are travelling to a hot country, I would still recommend you use a sunscreen rather than relying soley on this product, however for every day use this is a great benefit of the product.
The Micronised minerals which make up the product reflect the light, which leaves the user with a seamless and flawless coverage. It is claimed that celebrities such as Danni Minogue and Nicole Kidman use this product due to the natural coverage it achieves.
Jane Iredale Products are not tested on animals.
****How to apply****
The product comes in a gold compact case, complete with a light sponge which you can use to apply the product to your face. Instructions advise that you can choose to wet the product lightly to ensure the concealer takes full affect. However, I would not recommend this, nor would I recommend using the sponge. The best way to apply the product is to buy a good quality cosmetic facial brush, lightly rotate it in the makeup (dry not wet) and apply to the face in a circular motion until full coverage is achieved. Don't forget to lightly brush over the neck area so as to ensure a seamless finish with no make up lines. You should only need a small amount of makeup when using a brush, as the product sticks to the bristles and permeates the skin. Jane Iredale recommend purchasing the handibrush to go with this product, which can be found on their website and costs approximately £20. This is the one I use, but don't forget to clean it every month or so with a gentle cleaner or shampoo.
****My opinion****
So would I recommend this product? In the main, yes. For sensitive and acne prone skin, mineral makeup is a good option, because it is kind to the skin and does not leave unnecessary traces of chemicals or overly block pores. Through a combination of vitimins and good external skin care, I have eliminated my acne over the last year, and I am now just trying to erase the scaring through good skin care and general skin maintenance. I will continue to use Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Base because I know it is not damaging my skin or blocking my pores. So although it may not be actively improving my skin, it is certainly not damaging it like many other make up brands were. The sunscreen is also an additional benefit. Someone once told me 'you wear your skin every day, you need to take care of it.' Never has a truer word been spoken.
In terms of coverage, I feel that Pure Pressed base is good, but it could be better. Despite it being a four in one product, I have to wear additional concealer underneath my pure pressed base, in order to hide my scaring. I would say my scaring is light - moderate in visibility. I use Jane Iredale Disappear concealer, and then apply the Pure Pressed base over the top with a brush. When used in combination, I am able to achieve a generally flawless and seamless look which leaves people saying that I have great skin. However, without the seperate concealer, I don't think I could achieve this look with the pure pressed base alone. For a 4 in 1 product, this is not ideal.
The price of this product is what will put a lot of people of buying it. An average price for this product is about £33. However, once you have bought the first product, you can get a refillable version, at approximately £25. You just then insert the powder box into your original compact case. Although I do like the product, I feeel that it is somewhat over-priced. Some people say that the powder lasts for months, hence value for money overall. However, I go through about one compact every 6 weeks or so. Perhaps very little product is needed for people with already perfect and flawless skin, but for those of us with average or problem skin, it simply wont last as long.
One further thing to consider is that you cannot buy this product in high street stores. As an exclusive product, it is only available in certain salons, or on the internet. I would recommed searching around on various internet sites for the best deal, as I was charged nearly £40 at a salon. I can now get the refillable compacts for about £23 - £26 online.
****Would I recommend?****
Yes due to the healthy mineral base and seamless coverage, however I will only give this product 3 / 5 due to the high price and the less than perfect coverage without additional concealer.
****Recommended websites****
http://www.janeiredale.com/ - This site has a mineral makeover 'stay and play' room where you can try out different shades for your skin.
www.MineralBeauty.co.uk - The website I often order my product from which has refillable compacts and delivers the product efficiently.
Thanks for reading!
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Jane Iredale Pure pressed base
by dee_louise
Jane Iredale was one of the first mineral-based make up ranges. It's specifically designed for sensitive skin, primarily people whose skin is recovering from treatment such as resurfacing.. This means you are very unlikely to have a reaction to it and makes it particularly suitable for people suffering from skin conditions including acne ... and rosacea. As with most mineral make-ups it claims to be good for your skin, I'm not convinced it made mine any better but it certainly didn't make it any worse which is a worry with a lot of products.
The product itself comes in a compact with a mirror and sponge for application. You can use a brush instead but you will need to buy this separately. The product is quick and easy to apply and gives a natural looking finish. I usually struggle to find foundation that matches my skin tone but didn't have a problem with this brand. The coverage is not heavy which is great for a subtle look but means you will need a separate concealer if you have a lot of imperfections or scars on your face. It also benefits from having an SPF so protects your skin from the sun while you're wearing it.
This powder is certainly not cheap I paid over £30 for mine but if you shop round over the internet you can get it a bit cheaper - around £26. I also encountered a number of problems such as the compact being quite flimsy and becoming loose after I had it a few weeks. This resulted in a make-up bag full of (very expensive!) powder every time I took it out with me.
I do like this product but there are a number of factors which make me reluctant to buy it again. I'm going to try out some other mineral based foundations but I would be prepared to return to using this one if others weren't as good.
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