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Ingredient Spotlight: Tea Tree – Nature’s Acne Miracle

September 20th, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Skin Care - (1 Comments)

Tea tree oil is a clinically-proven all-natural acne treatment with potent antibacterial qualities, making it very useful in fighting against and preventing acne. Tea tree oil helps keep your skin free of acne-causing bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In treating acne, it’s especially important to use all-natural antibacterial ingredients like Tea Tree oil rather than harsh chemicals because acnegenic skin is actually raw and sensitive and needs gentle and nourishing yet effective products. 100% Pure Purity Collection contains Tea Tree Oil for its great detoxifying benefits, Aloe for its anti-inflammatory and calming properties, and other purifying and nourishing botanicals which all work together to protect you against future breakouts. Tea tree oil kills pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi — things that can cause acne and other skin irritations.

Purity Cleanser + Mask washes away makeup, excess oil and impurities. Use this richly foaming cleanser with the cleansing brush for a daily deep clean as a cleanser or use twice a week as a detoxifying mask.

Purity Tonique hydrates and nourishes your complexion while purifying and minimizing your facial pores.

Purity Spot Treatment is a very concentrated formula to be used directly onto breakouts to quickly heal acne and prevent scarring.

48-hour Special! Enter the code TEATREE at checkout to receive 40% off the Purity Cleanser + Mask, Tonique, or Spot Treatment!

Code is valid for the following items only: Purity Cleanser + Mask, Purity Tonique, and Purity Spot Treatment. Valid while supplies last. Expires Thursday, September 22nd 2011 at 12:00PM PST.

100% Pure Ingredient Spotlight: Grapes

September 13th, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Skin Care - (2 Comments)

100% Pure was born in picturesque Napa, California, a town known for its world class wines due to the amazing grapes that are grown there.

September is the most exciting time of year in Napa – wineries are bustling, grapes are picked … all the excitement of crush season!

100% Pure has the most delicious Cabernet Grape flavored hydrating body wash, nourishing body cream, and juicy body scrub made with real grapes!

100% Pure has the most nourishing line of skincare made with Red Wine Resveratrol! Concentrated with this powerful compound and formulated to give your skin all the protective, anti-aging benefits of grapes to keep our complexions healthy, youthful, and free of oxidative stresses.

48-hour Special! Enter the code GRAPES at checkout to receive 40% off all Cabernet Grape bodycare and Red Wine Resveratrol skincare!

Code is valid for the following items: Cabernet Grape Hydrating Body Wash, Cabernet Grape Nourishing Body Cream, Cabernet Grape Body Scrub, Red Wine Resveratrol Nourishing Cream 1.6 oz and 0.5 oz, Red Wine Resveratrol Scrub + Mask, Red Wine Resveratrol Antioxidant Serum, and Red Wine Resveratrol Eye Cream. Expires Thursday, September 15th 2011 at 11:59PM PST.

100% Pure Product Spotlight: Lip Glazes

Red, fuchsia, orange and purple lips were all the rage at this year’s Fall runway shows!

Check out our guide to getting these hot fall lip colors in our 100% Pure, natural, fruit pigmented, gluten-free and vegan lip glazes!

Did you know that experts believe the average woman may ingest up to seven pounds of lipstick in a lifetime? This is why it’s especially important to make sure the lip products you’re using are 100% natural. 100% Pure lip glazes do not contain any harmful artificial coloring, chemical preservatives, or any other harsh toxins.

Reds:

Fuchsias:

Oranges/Corals:

Purples:

Ingredients: Organic Avocado Butter1, Organic Cocoa Butter1, Contains all or some of the following Fruit Pigments: Organic Cherry2, Organic Plum2, Cabernet Grape, Organic Raspberry2, Organic Blueberry2, Organic Blackberry2, Organic Peach2, Organic Apricot2, Organic Tomato3, Organic Pomegranate2, Organic Cacao (chocolate)2, Organic Rose Petals1, Organic Lavender Flower1 and Organic Cinnamon3, Organic Shea Butter4, Organic Rosehip Oil5, Organic Mango Butter1, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), May contain Mica (natural shimmery mineral) 1 certified organic by Oregon Tilth Cerfitied Organic 2 certified organic by Organic Certifiers 3 certified organic by QAI 4 certified organic by Soil Association Certification Limited 5 certified organic by Baystate Organic Certifiers Net wt. 0.088 oz / 2.5 g

100% Pure Product Spotlight: Luminous Primer

August 31st, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Fruit Pigmented Cosmetics | Skin Care - (2 Comments)

Luminous Primer

Vitamins + Antioxidants with Resveratrol

Infused with red wine resveratrol, vitamins, and antioxidants, this primer protects the skin from free radical damage while light reflective pigments give the skin an instant glow by diffusing the look of fine lines and wrinkles – use alone, or underneath tinted moisturizer or foundation.

Ingredients: Organic Aloe Gel1, Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Wax Esters, Rice Starch, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Candelilla Wax, Extracts of Organic Green Tea2 and Resveratrol, Silica, Avocado Butter, Japanese Honeysuckle, Mica

1 certified organic by SGS Organic

2 certified organic by Oregon Tilth Certified Organic

Net wt.1 oz / 30 ml

What is the purpose of a primer?

The main purpose of a primer is for long-lasting makeup application. Primers create a smooth, even surface by filling in any fine lines and wrinkles so that your makeup glides on and lasts all day long. A primer will help your tinted moisturizer or foundation apply more easily and look more natural, while controlling any excess shine or oil buildup.

Used alone, this primer will create an even skintone, diffuse the look of fine lines and wrinkles with its all-natural light reflective pigments to make skin instantly brighter, more luminous, and glowing.

Who should use it?

Anyone who wants their makeup to last longer, look flawless, and/or make their skin appear brighter and glowing should use a primer. Those with sensitive skin can use this primer because it contains gentle and nourishing ingredients for the skin without any harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances that can irritate skin.

Why should I use it?

This primer not only preps your skin for makeup, but has antiaging benefits as its infused with red wine resveratrol, vitamins and antioxidants to protect the skin against free radical damage that causes skin cancer, fine lines, sun spots, and age spots. This primer can also improve skin and protect you from breakouts because it creates a barrier between your skin and your makeup, allowing your skin to breathe.

How do I use it?

Apply a small amount all over clean, moisturized skin with clean fingers or a brush. If applying makeup over, allow primer to settle onto skin for a few minutes before proceeding.

Click here to get 50% off Luminous Primer!

Special pricing ends Wednesday, August 31st at 11:59pm PST.

100% Pure Product Spotlight: Brightening Scrub + Mask

August 28th, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Uncategorized - (3 Comments)

The Brightening Scrub + Mask is no ordinary product! Read on to discover why this multi-purpose product is one of Susie‘s all time favorite 100% Pure products!

It’s incredibly important to be gentle on our skin when exfoliating, especially on the delicate skin on our faces – which is why the Brightening Scrub + Mask contains perfectly round jojoba beads that gently buff away dead skin cells without scratching the skin’s surface to reveal smooth, glowing skin. Because the jojoba beads are perfectly round, they are non-abrasive, and instead of roughly scratching the skin, they gently roll away the dullness, bumps and flakes.

This multi-purpose product is formulated with nature’s most effective (yet still gentle) skin brighteners: citric acid, vitamin c, strawberry, kojic acid, bearberry, sake, and licorice. These ingredients work together to enliven dull complexions and transform them into vibrant, healthy skin.

The subtle hints of citrus notes are so incredibly rejuvenating and refreshing after a long day.

HOW TO USE:

1. Cleanse skin.
2. Leave skin a bit moist.
3. Squeeze out a quarter-size of product.
4. Exfoliate onto skin in circular motions for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Leave on as a mask for 5-10 minutes.
6. Rinse off. And, voila, naturally glowing skin!

Use 2-3 times a week and at night.

DETAILS:

$21.00 for 4 oz at www.100percentpure.com

Ingredients: Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Juice)1, Organic Rosa Centifolia Flower Water (Rose Hydrosol)2, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon Juice) Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Jojoba Esters (Jojoba Beads), Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf (Bearberry) Extract, Kojic Acid, Extracts of Fragaria Vesca Fruit (Strawberry), Rubus Idaeus Fruit (Raspberry) and Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root, Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Extracts of Punica Granatum (Pomegranate), Bromelian (Pineapple Bromelian), Papain (Papaya Papain) and Vaccinum Macrocarpon Fruit (Cranberry), Citrus Paradisi Peel (Pink Grapefruit) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel (Lemon) Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium (Japanese Honeysuckle) Extract

how-to: pot rouge

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Uncategorized - (11 Comments)

100% natural pot rouges colored with fruits & veggies

100% Pure pot rouges are satiny, silky-smooth colors for your cheeks. Unlike powder blushes that can sometimes sit on top of the skin and settle into fine lines, these creamy formulas blend into the skin incredibly well to give you a healthy, ultra-luminescent glow.

Colored with the antioxidant-packed pigments of fruits and veggies like strawberries, raspberries, carrots and tomatoes, these pot rouges also contain Red Wine Resveratrol for maximum anti-aging benefits. The ultra-moisturizing base of avocado butter and rosehip oil means these pot rouges are also highly nourishing for your skin.

The 100% natural formula is free of chemical preservatives, artificial fragrances, and all other harsh toxins that can harm your skin and body.

The Fruit Pigmented Pot Rouge Trio includes pot rouges in Ballerina, Baby Pink, and Blush.

How To Use:

The magic of these pot rouges is that they’re so easy to use – they make achieving that healthy flush of color so effortless.

1. Use a stiff makeup brush (an eyeshadow brush works), makeup sponge, or your fingers to apply a bit of the pot rouge to the apples of your cheeks.

2. Blend into skin – the formula is smooth and very easy to blend.

For a limited time, get the entire trio of pot rouges for $22 (retail value $45!)

Expires Wednesday August 24th, 2011 at 11:59pm PST!

how-to: gel eyeliners

August 18th, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Uncategorized - (12 Comments)

We know most of you are comfortable with using eye pencils already, but try our gel eyeliners just once and you’ll soon become as obsessed with them as we are!

Gel liners are more versatile than pencil liners because they give your hand the creativity to draw either a simple natural line, a perfectly winged-out line, or a bold, dramatic line. 100% Pure gel eyeliners are water-resistant and smudge-proof, which keeps your eyes looking wide awake and beautifully dramatic from day to night!

Eyes are the most sensitive parts of our bodies, so it is incredibly important to use only the gentlest of products around them. 100% Pure gel liners are colored with fruit pigmentsand don’t contain any harsh toxic chemicals, so they are safe to use even for those of us with sensitive eyes.

Quick Tips
- Draw a line as close to the lashline as possible.
- Apply the gel liner in short, small strokes, then connect to complete one smooth line.
- To be on the safe side, ALL eye makeup should be discarded after 6 months of opening.

Use code GORGEOUSEYES for 25% off gel eyeliners, cruelty free eyeliner brush, and angled brush!
www.100percentpure.com Code expires August 18th at 11:59pm PST.

9 easy beauty tips to brighten your day!

August 10th, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Uncategorized - (8 Comments)

We’ve all had one of those days when we wake up and don’t look as good as we want. Perhaps we were out having a bit too much fun the night before or pulling an all-nighter studying, but now you have an interview or date and need to look your very best. Here’s some quick tips on how you can get gorgeous ASAP!

Our very own beautiful 100% Pure Brand Ambassador, Danielle!

1. The first step is to wake up those tired eyes! Gently pat Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream around the eye region. This does wonders for your eyes as it significantly reduces puffiness, brightens dark circles and makes you seem like you’ve had a good night’s beauty rest.

2. Apply Fruit Pigmented Brightening Concealer under the eye. This 100% natural and caffeine-rich concealer brightens your eyes and melts into skin to give a beautiful glow. It also contains SPF, so you will be protecting your eyes while covering up dark circles.

3. Even out your skin tone with Healthy Skin Foundation. You may apply this liquid foundation with a sponge or foundation brush. Our foundation contains SPF and is packed with antioxidants. It has a creamy texture and leaves your skin velvety soft yet matte while protecting your face from UV rays.

4. Apply Halo Satin Eye Shadow on your brow bone and inner corner of eyes. Applying this shade will instantly give your eyes an extra lift and make you look more awake.

5. Wiggle Fruit Pigmented Mascara as close to your upper lash line as possible. Doing so will immediately open your eyes. Best of all, our mascara contains lash conditioning properties for healthier, fuller lashes!

6. Brush on Mimosa Blush on the apples of your cheeks. This gorgeous peachy coral color is universal and adds a pop of color to your face.

7. Sweep on Pink Champagne Luminescent Face Powder on your cheek bones and T-zone for a beautiful glow.

8. Apply Pink Grapefruit Lip Gloss. This shade adds a pretty, subtle hint of pink to your lips.

9. Lastly, apply Meyer Lemon Nourishing Body Cream all over. This zesty lemon flavor will naturally uplift your mood!

100% Pure 48 hour special! 20% off select pick-me-up products!

Coupon code AWAKEN will get you 20% off any of those pick-me-up products!

Enter code AWAKEN at checkout to receive 20% off the following items only: Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream (0.25oz), Fruit Pigmented Brightening Concealer, Healthy Skin Foundation, Satin Eyeshadow, Fruit Pigmented Powdered Blush, Pink Champagne Luminescent Face Powder, Fruit Pigmented Lip Gloss, or Meyer Lemon Body Cream. Code expires August 11, 2011 at 11:59pm PST.

Refreshing Eucalyptus

July 26th, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Uncategorized - (11 Comments)

This summer’s record-setting high temperatures can cause your skin and body to become hot and uncomfortable. For immediate relief, apply Eucalyptus Nourishing Body Cream all over to instantly refresh and cool down the body. Taking a cool shower or bath with incredibly refreshing and invigorating Eucalyptus Hydrating Body Wash can also provide instant relief from the heat. Not only does eucalyptus essential oil effectively calm down inflamed areas of the body, it also provides antimicrobial and deodorizing properties that fight odor and infection-causing germs. The 100% Pure eucalyptus line contains all-natural eucalyptus essential oil that instantly cools, calms, and refreshes the skin while fighting germs.

Use coupon code REFRESH for 25% off all eucalyptus products until the end of the month! Coupon expires Sunday July 31st at midnight PST.

Argan Oil

July 19th, 2011 | Posted by Purity Cosmetics in Uncategorized - (8 Comments)

The argan tree, grown exclusively in a few select regions like Morocco, produces oil from its kernels that is famous for its healing and restorative properties. Over 70% of argan oil consists of vitamin E, phenols, squalene, and essential fatty acids that are extremely nourishing for the skin, hair, cuticles or anywhere else that could benefit from its highly moisturizing and nourishing abilities. Research has shown argan oil to be an effective treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Our argan oil is produced by a women’s cooperative in Morocco that shares the profits among all the local women of the Berber tribe. The cooperative has established an ecosystem reforestation project to ensure the supply of argan continues, and thus the income supporting the women of the Berber tribe. The money earned provides healthcare and education to the local women, and extra support to the entire community.

100% Pure Organic Argan Oil is 100% certified organic argan oil with no other additives or fillers. To celebrate the launch of this brand new web-exclusive item, use coupon code: PUREARGAN for 15% off both Organic Argan Oil and Argan Oil Facial Moisturizer SPF 30! Coupon expires Friday July 22nd at midnight (PST).