Makeup

Ingredient FAQ's and some you might be wondering about

Posted by Sara Wainwright on

The Calla Lane Promise says that "All the products that are offered through our store are clean and are not tested on animals." When it comes to ingredients, what does that actually mean?  Calla Lane features brands that use natural or naturally-derived ingredients instead of synthetic ones, but we do not prohibit all synthetic ingredients. Why? Synthetic ingredients can be safe and sustainable, and natural ingredients can be harmful and unsustainable. Clean Beauty isn’t about “synthetic vs natural,” but instead about carefully evaluating ingredient sources for their potential impacts.  Having said that you, won't find any of these ingredients in the products...

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Summertime Must Have's

Posted by Sara Wainwright on

Summer is here and we're excited about getting inspired, getting our glow on and getting creative! The warmer weather calls for lightweight, sun kissed and sun safe makeup looks that won't melt away. Read on for your dose of clean summer makeup 2021 inspo.  Skin is in Lightweight coverage is all the rage this summer for that lit-from-within glow and skin that looks like skin. Lighter coverage also means faster and easier application with less blending required.  To achieve this fresh-faced look, we recommend using a tinted moisturiser. The Hey Gorgeous Tinted Moisturiser instantly creates a natural radiance with light reflecting particles....

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To Prime or Not to Prime?

Posted by Calla Lane Clean Beauty Bar on

Here is a question that you may be mulling over...."Should I be using a makeup primer, and if so which one?"  To answer this question, let's take a look at what primer actually does and if it may be a product that you could use in your routine. What does primer do? The primary function of primer (see what I did there?) is to make your makeup look better. Simple as that. How you ask? By readying the skin for makeup, minimising the appearance of pores and fine lines and avoiding any flaking, fading, creasing or moving by giving your...

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