glow on now

Vapour Organic Beauty is all a-glow, pure and simple.

Just in time for holiday splendor, you can add a little more dazzle to your look and feel good about it. Meet Halo Body Spotlight from Vapour Organic Beauty.

Halo adds sexy, subtle highlights to your shoulders, arms, décolletage and back, all-the-while delivering antioxidants and moisture to your beautiful skin. With Vapour's light reflective technology the appearance of younger, refreshed skin is yours. 

Like all Vapour products, Halo is made with 70% certified organic ingredients and 30% natural mineral pigments & vitamins. Infused with nourishing, antioxidant Acai berry & Green Tea, soothing Calendula flower, essential amino acid Lysine moisturizing Lotus Flower, anti-inflammatory Frankincense, antioxidant Tulsi and skin supportive silica, Halo will care for your skin radiantly.

In universally flattering shades, Halo imparts a sophisticated glow for all ages and skin tones. Available in Brilliance (24 karat gold) and Mystic (cool pink with blue iridescence). 

Finally, now you can have all the performance of a luxury highlighter with none of the chemicals!

Get glowing!

great to gorgeous

Step by step video from Vapour Organic Beauty.

when smoking looks cool

A classic smokey eye is so gorgeous and alluring. But it can look too dramatic for daytime, so try these softer versions with browns, greys, greens and mauves. They are perfect for day-to-day and equally as gorgeous in the evening with eye liner and a little extra mascara for more drama. Here are four easy-to-do steps:

1. Apply a shadow primer or a light shadow color over the whole lid from lash line to brow. Favorites are Senna Cosmetics Totally Transforming Eyeshadow Primer, mineral matte shadow in antique white or pink water or mineral shadow in alabaster or peach quartz.
2. With a shadow brush, press a medium color onto lower lid. Great medium tones: bronzite, cat's eye quartz, emerald mist and fading rose.
3. Then apply the darkest color close to lash line and smudge upward. Suggested darkest shades are twig, titanium, volcanic ash and olive slate.
4. Apply mascara.The best: Voluptulash from Senna Cosmetics. This products is not available on the website, but you can get it in the studio. 

For more color suggestions and ideas for your smokey-eye style, email sari@sarimotley.com. And do not smoke cigarettes, it's not pretty.

don't be a flake

As it gets colder (and it will, even if it’s just for two days), the air inside will be warmer and drier. This can lead to dry, itchy skin. But you can help prevent dry skin by using products that attract moisture. Here’s how:

Use a moisturizing cleansing pad like Preserve Skincare Cleansing Pad in Orange Blossom, with aloe and herbal extracts. Or try a creamy cleanser like easy-does-it with cucumber and shea butter.

At night, use mild, creamy cleansers sans the lather. Two to try: Vapour’s Clarity with jojoba and evening primrose oil, and sarimotley’s easy-does-it (as suggested above). 

Apply moisture while skin is still damp to help lock in moisture. Ingredients to look for: moisure-boosting hyaluronic acid (glow-getter), aloe (glow-getter) and shea butter (glow-getter, do-over, dollface). If skin feels tight, find a thicker, richer creme. Or skip creme and go for a hydrating and nourishing oil like Vapour’s Essence. 

To prevent dullness, try a gentle exfoliator like sarimotley’s polish microdermabrasion creme with aloe vera and shea butter. Or try something from your kitchen like a little coconut oil and organic sugar. 

If you have additional questions about your skin and how to hydrate during the the fall and winter, contact sari@sarimotley.com.

gorgeous green gadgets

The way we apply makeup has evolved since we smeared kohl across our eyelids with our fingers. In this century, we find that the proper "tools" are as essential as the makeup itself. There are many to choose from and each with a different material and function. Makeup brushes are made using either animal hair or synthetic bristles. Both come in various densities, textures and shapes. Both have their admirers, but synthetic makeup brushes have become increasingly popular with the “green” scene because they offer eco-friendly, non-allergenic and cruelty-free advantages.

Because of the great advantages of sythetics', I decided these were a great place to begin my search for the best makeup brushes. And, over a year later, I found them. Meet Bdellium Tools (pronounced “del-ee-uhm, -yuhm," with a silent "b"), which are among the best of the best. Their cutting edge technology is unique and innovative, and their brushes are handmade by skilled artisans ensuring quality and integrity every time.

Bdellium Tools Green Bamboo collection is made with eco-friendly bamboo handles, anodized aluminum ferrules and all vegan synthetic bristles. Bamboo is fully sustainable due to its rapid re-growth cycle, and can be harvested with virtually no impact in the environment. The ferrule is the metallic ring of the brush that connects the handle to the fibers, and Bdellium’s are anodized for a longer lasting life. The synthetic fibers (or hair) have little to no shedding compared to natural hair, they are easier to clean, are hypoallergenic and provide a gorgeous application. 

Bdellium’s Green Bamboo collection is perfectly priced from $8 - $20 per brush. For more information on makeup brushes and finding the essential ones for you, contact sari@sarimotley.com.

new age suncare

introducing revolutionary plant uv 

The brilliant folks at Coola have been tucked away in the lab creating the newest formulation in sunscreen yet. Coola has harnessed the power of mother nature with their patented Plant Protection Technology. 

This innovative product contains plant stem cells, which help protect against broad spectrum UV rays; and Zinc Oxide, which is widely considered the most inert and safest sunscreen active.  

The inside scoop. With the naturally protective plant cells of the Buddleja Davidii stems and the Lilac Leaf, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this formula is preservative-free and made with 70% organic inactive ingredients. You'll find Beet Root and Cordyceps Mushroom Extracts that help protect the skin and defend against premature aging, while organic Cucumber Extract helps soothe skin in or after the sun. 

Also infused with organic emollients like Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, antioxidant-rich Olive Oil and  Omagea-3 enriched Linseed Oil to moisturize, smooth and soften skin. And Orazanol and organic Beeswax to boost natural sun protection. 

These face and body formulas are the perfect way to stay green with your sunscreen!

Natural. Plant. Protection.

fall has it all

The change of seasons dictates fashion, and the biggest transition is Fall. Who will show what, and how will its runway edginess translate to everyday wear? Easy enough, pick a trend or two and make them your own. Fall 2012 is captivating, expressive and bold. Find seriously smooth skin, extravagant eyes and lovely lush lips.

getting it covered

smooth skin with vapour organic beauty
stratus soft focus instant skin perfector
and atmosphere soft focus foundation 

If you are still searching for the foundation that makes your skin appear flawless, now is the time to find it. With multiple formulas on the market–many touting skin-benefitting advantages—getting your hands on just the right one has never been easier. Foundation should look and feel like your skin. When choosing a new color, start with a few shades; paint a stripe of each near the jaw line. In natural light, the color you want is the least noticeable.

Flawless is different for everyone, but the result is the same—gorgeous skin. Find the perfect match with beauty award winning Luminous and Soft Focus formulas from Vapour Organic Beauty at sarimotley cosmetics.

extravagant eyes
black box lash jewel, gel eyeliner pencil
and pressed mineral eyes shadows

feast your eyes
Classic or dramatic, winged or smoked-out sexy; a favorite look for Fall requires keeping eye-defining tools within reach. Don’t worry if you’re not a pro, these lines are totally doable. Easy to apply, simple to smoke-out and brilliant for building lashes with impact.

Eye shadow shades you’ll want to wear: navy (indigo), gold (antique brass, gold minx, sand), taupe (moonstone, taupe tan), mauve (fading rose, brushed velvet), grey (cat’s eye, platinum, opal) and green (emerald mist, olive slate).

read my lips
First off, keep lips smooth and soft with gentle exfoliation (one to try: sarimotley amazing lip polish), and apply lip balm regularly so lips stay moist (sarimotley smartmouth natural lip balm available in the studio).

lovely lush lips with vapour organic beauty
siren lipstick in tryst and bold

Using a neutral tone lip liner is an easy way to keep lip color in place and looking great. Also, you may want to invest in a professional lip brush for applying lip color. It takes a little more time, but you’ll have more control over the finished look. Go bolder and sexier with color. Hues to look for: plum (tempt, au pair), pink (coquette, possess), red (ravish, tryst, bold, torrid) and neutral (chere, naive).

For assistance and info on creating your look for Fall, contact sari@sarimotley.com.