Have you heard my big fancy news yet?
Yours Truly is now a contributor to Fashion Translated Online Magazine!
I'm so very excited to be part of this beautiful website, and have such a great opportunity to reach a broader audience!
For my first post, I went to an event at BlushPretty Studios in Toronto for a kind of Meet and Greet with Consonant Skincare. You can read my Fashion Translated article
here.
Consonant Skincare is a Canadian company which was started in 2006. All of the products from Consonant are at least 96% organic, with the facial care being 100%.
Consonant was founded in 2009, because its founder, Bill Baker had been using organic products but didn't like how they felt and looked "too granola" He wanted a product that felt rich and luxurious, with sleek, unfussy packaging.
That is exactly what Consonant became!
I was sent home with a goodie bag filled with several products which have made me love them hard!
The Consonant face care system is concise and effective. It begins with a foaming cleanser that removes makeup as well, and claims to be safe for all skin types. Its a soft foam which is achieved through a screen in the pump as opposed to added surfactants which mean its more gentle. This cleanser will truly work on any skin, be it combo or parched and tissue-thin.
After cleansing, Consonant have two serums to choose from The Superhero Serum is a powerful ant-oxidant serum which will fill small wrinkles, even tone, and protect the skin with a combination of vitamins and minerals. The other one is the HydrExtreme, which is a combination of Cassia seed oil and vegetable glycerin.. This potent little beauty is an ultra-moisturizing, anti-aging genius! It has all the benefits of Hyaluronic Acid with none of the irritation, leaving you with plump, comfortable skin. The HydrExtreme can be applied directly to the skin, or blended with your moisturizer for a little boost!
The final part of the Consonant regiment is a face and eye cream application. They make rich, luxurious creams that would rival any high-end brand. The facial creams come in formulas for combo to normal skin types, and dry to very dry skin types. The textures are glorious, as are the results! I felt smooth after applying this cream, even after a nights sleep in the least humid house in the world! Plump is, again, the best word to describe my skin.
The two products which had me hooked instantly were the lip balm and the eye cream, though. The Firming eye cream changed my eye area immediately! My lines were reduced, and the puffiness underneath was diminished. The Lip Conditioner is formulated with Sweet Almont Oil and Fatty Acids for intense hydration that lasts for ever! This has become my overnight balm because it feels rich, but not waxy, and I can still feel it the next morning! These two have earned their way into my daily rotation! They'll soon be joined by some more Consonant goodies so they wont be lonely!
BlushPretty Studios
Elaine from TOBeautyReviews, Kristina from Consonant, Steph owner of BlushPretty
Cutest Ladies Ever!
The event was held at The BlushPretty Studios at 777 Richmond St in Toronto. It's an adorable little space which housed an adorable assortment of estheticians and makeup and hair artists. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with an assortment of cocktails and cupcakes. Classy girl that I am, I finished the SkinnyGirl Sangria. That's how I roll! (To be honest, there was only one glass left in the bottle so I'm not that bad.) Kristina from Consonant was knowledgeable with the product. She explained and demonstrated wonderfully, while Steph and Elaine were delightful hosts! The whole thing turned into a really fun little night out!
You can check out BlushPretty
here, and Consonant Skincare
here. They offer both in store and online shopping.
I had such a great experience at the BlushPretty and Consonant event. Not to mention the products are making my face so happy!
And I'm pretty excited about my new gig at Fashion Translated!
What do you guys think of organic skincare? Ever tried it, or even wanted to?
Donnna Xoxo
