the future of awesome

Over the last few years popular beauty brands have begun to evolve, with many making the shift to cleaner, greener products. Excitingly, what was once unthinkable is now commonplace.

Almost every major brand now offers products made with "natural" ingredients, has a “beauty oil” and might even be paraben-free or organic. Why? Because natural products are awesome, they feel good and work just as well as their mainstream counterparts made with benzones, color additives, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (what?), etc. The adaptation of conventional cosmetics into something cleaner, greener and healthier is not just a fad or for people who eat granola; it’s for everyone!

About ten years ago, sarimotley cosmetics launched a “pretty” pursuit to share clean, healthy, beautiful skincare and cosmetics. Most of our products were made from simple ingredients, many right from the kitchen. The collection included facial oils, castile-based cleansers and simple essential oil mists and tonics. Then cleaner color cosmetics emerged and were added to the collection.

As the beauty industry evolves, sarimotley cosmetics also evolves. You will see many products prevail and a few fizzle out. Rest assured knowing that if one of your favorite products is no longer available, something equally (if not more) amazing is right around the corner.

Some of our beauty brands available at sarimotley.com and studio:

BijaBody
A body care system designed around the four core pieces of true skincare: exfoliation, protection, regeneration and targeted treatments. Products are formulated using scientifically advanced ingredients infused with holistically nourishing goodness.

bkr
A trendsetting, luxe glass water bottle that will change the way you drink your water forever.

Coola Organic Suncare
Suncare actives (like zinc and titanium dioxide) in an organic ultra-moisturizing base, making spf super-nourishing and easier than ever.

One Love Organics
A natural, ethical and environmentally driven skin care company created by skilled cosmetic artisans, and handcrafted on St. Simons Island, a small barrier island off the coast of Georgia.

Vapour Organic Beauty
Where luxury performance cosmetics meets pure organic formulation.

Preserve Skincare
The perfect face cleansing pads developed by two experienced estheticians looking for an easy, effective way to get people to wash their faces and take care of their skin.

SariMotley Pressed Minerals 
Pressed mineral eye shadow, blush, powder and fun color.

Senna Cosmetics (select products)
Natural, wearable and innovative mineral and high-definition makeup and colors for everyone.

For information about sarimotley cosmetics and our beauty brands, please feel welcome to reach out and say hello. If you do not see your favorite product(s) on the website, do not hesitate to ask (sari@sarimotley.com). 

welcome one love organics

This post was intended for February (2014) and "celebrating love." It seemed to slip by getting posted here...

A warm welcome to One Love Organics. One Love Organics is a natural, ethical and environmentally driven skincare company created by skilled cosmetics artisans, and a perfect fit to pair with sarimotley cosmetics favorites. Their products are handcrafted on St. Simmons Island, a small barrier island off the coast of Georgia. Isn't that beautiful?

We are loving the brand for so many reasons, here are a few:

• One Love Organics embraces the simplicity and the knowledge that you can achieve more with less. 
• One Love Organics uses only the highest quality, most effective ingredients that directly benefit your skin.
• One Love Organics believes in the power of the beauty ritual to renew, relax and transform.
• One Love Organics beautiful philosphy: “... a simpler approach to beauty: a sensitive yet effective alternative to all those ubiquitous bottles and the mysterious stuff they contain. Our plant based formulas are designed to nourish and balance all skin types—so they’re perfect for everyone. Because beauty isn’t in the bottle. It’s in the heart."

beauty bottle

Water is the magical liquid that plumps skin, fills in fine lines and wrinkles, and boosts blah skin. So when you find yourself searching for this perfect beauty elixir, you now have the perfect receptacle from which to drink. 

Meet bkr (pronounced "beaker"), the perfect, most gorgeous way to stay hydrated and keep skin glowing and beautiful. Designed to make a statement against a disposable world and the chemicals we ingest via plastic bottles, bkr is an unfolding of loveliness from dirty plastic to clean, bubbly glass and soft silicone. 

Inspired by fashion, coolness, pretty things, tranquillity and the belief that you adore simple things that make life feel a little more beautiful and effortless; bkr

• is designed to hold the same amount of water as your typical plastic water bottle (500 ml/16 oz)
• has a similar mouth opening so you don't spill on yourself
• components are BPA-free and phthalate-free
• is dishwasher safe
• is lightweight, sturdy and easy to carry
• is made from glass, the ultimate green and clean material
• silicone sleeve is non-toxic, protects the glass, feels good in your hands and is clean, modern, minimal and cool. silicone is 100% recyclable
• each bkr collection is inspired by colors you love
• encourages you to drink more water
• means you drink better water
• gives back; a portion of all proceeds are donated to initiatives that combat the global water crisis

 Your best-loved bkr bottle is available at sarimotley cosmetics' studio. 

Love Face

The February 2010 issue of Allure had a great spread on romantic makeup. This insightful read prompted me to share my take on what I will call "Love Face", as we are fast approaching one of my favorite holidays, Valentine's Day.

A "sexy" look is clearly uncomplicated and bedroomy, but not slutty. Think dewy, flush and a pinch of smoldering (eyes)... Play with the following tips to create a look that is soft and enchanting.

FACE IT

It's no secret that luminous skin is alluring because it exudes youth and a health. To achieve this, use a sheer foundation and pay attention to your application - you want it naked-like, not heavily plastered. Use a synthetic foundation brush or damp cosmetic wedge to smooth color over skin. Also, add light to the skin on the highest points like the cheek bones.

GETTING CHEEKY

The right color for this look says, "I just ran three miles." A natural flush, smoothly blended screams healthy and youthful. Try a matte color near the apples, with a swooshing of shimmer just above the cheek bones.

TURN AROUND BRIGHT EYES

Eyes are like a diary for your romantic look. They tell your secrets, how you are feeling and sometimes what you hope for next... First, properly care for your delicate eye area so not all your secrets are out in the open; try brighteyes eye creme supreme. Create a mystery with velvety, natural colors that are well blended, but not absent. Think of it as smoldering, not smokey.

KISS AND TELL

For lips, smooth is the best place to start - check out amazing lip polish to prep and prime your pout before you get out. For lips that say come hither, softly apply delicate pinks, barely berries or sheer wines. Something see-through is, again, sexy and youthful - even a little coquettish.

Use these suggestions to create/enhance your own romantic look. Be well & be pretty.