A few years ago I started using vegan beauty products and everyone thought I was crazy for trying something new.  I started selling that make-up through a direct sales program because I really believe in that face-to-face contact.   Although my schedule didn’t allow me to continue selling the products, I still think it’s important to buy quality skincare products (and I still buy products from that company!)   I just love the way that natural ingredients and classic looks have become the standard for cosmetics.  It’s easy to find high-quality natural makeup that is affordable, too.

Recently I had the opportunity to try Mia Mariu cosmetics.  This is a direct-sales company that features natural products through a consultant.  The difference in Mia Mariu, though, is their shade selection.  I absolutely LOVE the color variety that they offer.  Since I’m Asian, my skin has that olive-tone that is sometimes hard to match with regular makeup.  The eyeshadow and lipsticks I tried from Mia Mariu were just perfect for me.  The lipstick has a wonderful glossiness to it without being really slick and overdone.  I received two lipsticks and gave one to a friend, who has very fair skin and blonde hair.  She wears the lipstick on top of a brown tone and it looks amazing on her.  Isn’t that great that the tones can work with anyone’s skin?   If you are African American, Hispanic, or Asian and have a hard time finding makeup in the shades you like best, definitely check out their color combinations.  The only thing I didn’t like about the shadow eye liner was the fact that it’s loose. I’ve never used a product like that before and I didn’t get the hang of it.   I would love to try some of the other products from their line and see how they work.  Although some may feel that the price for Mia Mariu is too high, I find that I get what I pay for.  The brands at drugstores and department stores sometimes cause me to have an allergic reaction, so I am willing to spend more on the brands that work for me.  You can connect with Mia Mariu on their Facebook page!

Overall, I liked these products and would definitely order them if I had a consultant to work with.  I prefer to see the colors in person.  What about you?  Tell me what you look for in your favorite makeup.