October Love Lula Picks

I chose two products from US vegan cosmetics range Emani to review this month.

EMANI DELUXE CREME FOUNDATION IN FAIR

I had high hopes for this foundation, made with gold and peat, as it looked great on the Love Lula website and I've been happy with other products I've tried from Emani. It's not cheap at £34, so is it worth it? Oh yes!

The foundation comes in a black and white case, which is handy for travel and has a small sponge inside. The sponge is actually really good to apply the foundation and I haven't tried another method. I use my finger to apply dabs first and then blend with the sponge. I've only used one cream foundation before and this takes more blending than that (which was in a stick formation) but it's still a quick process when short of time and the results are worth it. The coverage is medium to full and I found the finish brightening and glowy. While the fair shade looked a bit orangey on the website, it's really not, and it's perfect for the pale complexion. It also lasts and while my make-up tends to look a bit ropey after a full day at work, this holds up well.
In summary, this has to be my favourite foundation of the year. I love it.

He loves a starring role

Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Jojobate (Jojoba), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Copernica Cerifera (Caranuba) Wax, Ozokeritie, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol (Coconut), Squalane (plant), Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract (Paracress), Kaolin, Aqua, Barium Sulfate (Mineral), Peat Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 (Goji berry extract), Colloidal Gold, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Cucumus Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

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EMANI HYDRATING LIP COLOUR IN WINE ME UP

I've reviewed a fair few natural lipsticks this year (they are my obsession) and once again, it was pot luck as to whether the shade would be for me as they don't often seem to look like they do on my computer screen. I was absolutely delighted to open this one and find the shade was just perfect for me. My ideal shade for day wear is a browny/pinky/red (yes, really) and surprisingly, this one is so pigmented that I'd probably wear it for going out too. It's an utterly beautiful colour and goes on so smoothly and creamily. I did notice some drying out but I wouldn't expect that to happen routinely for everyone as I have ultra dry lips and have to always wear balm underneath a lipstick and frequently reapply. There was also some smudging after extended wear so although I don't routinely use a lipliner, I think I will be doing with this lipstick from now on.

I might also mention the packaging which comes in a lovely silver case shaped halfway between a bullet and a small sex toy. 😉

It ranks up at the top with my favourite lipsticks of the year and if the foundation didn't cement Emani as my new favourite natural make-up brand, then this lipstick has. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Mica (CI 77019), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Rosmarinus (Rosemary) Officinalis Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Caprylyl Glycol (Coconut), Ethylthexylglycerin, Fragrance. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77947, CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 30 (CI 73360), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410)

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Mica (CI 77019), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Rosmarinus (Rosemary) Officinalis Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Caprylyl Glycol (Coconut), Ethylthexylglycerin, Fragrance. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77947, CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 30 (CI 73360), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410)

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*As a member of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Programme, I choose products to review every month. This post also contains affiliate links.