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• 1 suki kramer // Nov 19, 2007 at 1:12 pm

  hey there jazmin
  thanks so much for trying out my tinted active moisturizer! i’m so glad you enjoyed it!
  it indeed is great for all skin tones..i am super fair and wear it all the time. i did want to illuminate the fragrance free comment though since my company is all about education. fragrance free is a label that is put on products that often makes people think the product is for sensitive folks like me, and i am literally allergic to EVERYTHING…which is why i started formulating. i am even allergic to cardboard boxes! since pretty much everything (oils, waxes, colorants) have natural scent, fragrance free means you have to add synthetic fragrance chemicals to make a product smell like nothing. i don’t do that. i use tiny amounts of only the gentlest essential oils (the ones you could use undiluted) in my makeup in such small amounts that they provide a slight benefit to the skin, yet can be used by sensitive types. so just fyi, fragrance free just means it doesn’t smell, not that it doesn’t contain fragrance chemicals. ok enough sermonizing for one day! enjoy and know your beauty! :-)
  -Suki

• 2 Jazmin // Nov 19, 2007 at 3:46 pm

  Hi Suki and welcome to Makeup Moxie’s Beauty Blog! It’s wonderful of you to stop by!

  Thanks so much for clarifying the term “fragrance-free”. I completely agree with you that just because a product claims to be “fragrance-free” or lacks any discernible fragrance doesn’t mean that it’s actually free of fragrance chemicals.

  I guess I may have been unclear in my discussion of a possible “fragrance-free” version of this product. My concern was mainly with your use of essential oils, which I assumed were present more for purposes of adding a pleasant fragrance to the product rather than as an added benefit to the skin.

  And, since essential oils in some forms have been found to be irritating to the skin, I thought that simply removing them from the formula might make the product even more friendly to sensitive skin.

  So for further clarification, what’s the exact purpose of including these essential oils in your cosmetics?

  Again, thanks so much for reaching out to me and our fellow “Makeup Moxies” :) Please feel free to stop by any time and share your expertise. It’s great to have you here!

• 3 suki kramer // Nov 20, 2007 at 1:02 pm

  hey there again!
  i used lavender and chamomile in this case because they help to calm and soothe the skin and have great medicinal properties. i felt anyone could use these oils because they are gentle - and i use these in my acne as well as dry skin products - they bring balance to the complexion and the mood!
  when i formulate my essential oil blends, it is always with the goal of creating a pleasing and sensual aroma, but the main purpose is to have an effect on the skin. that is why the suki skincare brand does not have a “brand scent” like many brands do. every product has a unique property so i use different essential oils to compliment my goals formulating the whole product. i hope that helps! thanks again for opening up the dialogue!
  all the best
  Suki

• 4 Joli // Nov 21, 2007 at 2:56 am

  Hi there–Just wanted to say how much I appreciated this post and then the subsequent comments even more!

  This review has definitely made me consider trying this product, and the tangent on the meaning of “fragrance-free” was especially illuminating… Thanks for a great post and discussion :))

  Joli

• 5 Jazmin // Nov 21, 2007 at 9:33 am

  Hi Suki!

  Thanks so much for letting us in on your formulation process and your reasons for using these ingredients in your products.

  I’ve read some statements from experts like Paula Begoun, who have some strong opinions on the use of essential oils in cosmetics and it’s really great to be able to add your first-hand take on the discussion of this issue.

  I hope you’ll continue to visit Makeup Moxie and share your knowledge and opinions!

  And, Joli, thanks so much for your feedback! I really feel like this is the power of blogging in action — for all of us to be able to have a conversation and share our opinions on a product. I (and Suki!) recommend this tinted moisturizer, so if you do decide to give it a try, I’d love it if you come back and let us know how it goes ;)

  For all you other Makeup Moxies reading, have you tried Sukicolor Tinted Active Moisturizer? What do you think of it? What do you think of essential oils in your cosmetics? Love them? Avoid them? Please feel free to jump in!

• 6 Trish // Nov 24, 2007 at 9:19 pm

  Hello, ladies!

  Thanks so much for this post! I have always avoided any skincare product that smells good–much to my dismay because there are some products out there that smell so good, I’ve actually been tempted to taste them! It just seems that in the past, skincare products with fragrances alway make me break out. But after reading Suki’s explanation of the use of essential oils in the formulation of her products, I am ready and very excited to give them a shot!! (Especially after Jazmin’s thumbs-up review! :) Thank you, Jazmin and Suki for this excellent and very enlightening post!

• 7 Jazmin // Nov 26, 2007 at 2:20 pm

  Hi Trish!

  You’re so welcome! And I understand about being suspicious of products that have a strong scent…though as Suki pointed out earlier, just because a product doesn’t have a fragrance, doesn’t necessarily mean that it doesn’t contain chemicals that can irritate your skin!

  If you give Suki’s products a try, please be sure to stop back and let us know what you think!

• 8 Jazmin // Nov 26, 2007 at 2:31 pm

  I just got an email from The Cosmetics Cop herself, Paula Begoun, responding to some of Suki’s above statements regarding her use of certain ingredients in this tinted moisturizer.

  Paula has given me permission to post her comment here:

  “I only know what the research shows and the previous comments about lavender oil don’t hold up when you look at the studies. Here is what I have written about Lavender oil: Primarily a fragrance ingredient, though it may have antibacterial properties. There is no research showing it to have any benefit for skin (Sources: Phytotherapy Research, June 2002, pages 301–308; and Healthnotes Review of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, http://www.healthwell.com/healthnotes/Herb/). It can be a skin irritant (Source: Contact Dermatitis, August 1999, page 111). It can also be a photosensitizer (Source: Family Practice Notebook, http://www.fpnotebook.com/DER188.htm). Current research indicates that components of lavender, specifically linalool, can by cytotoxic, meaning topical application causes skin cell death (Source: Cell Proliferation, June 2004, pages 1365-2184).

  In terms of chamomile oil or extract it is not an essential oil (as it has no aromatic fragrance) and it indeed has anti-irritant and soothing properties.”

  – Paula Begoun

• 9 Jazmin // Nov 26, 2007 at 2:48 pm

  A big “thank you” to Paula for taking the time to share her opinion on the efficacy of essential oils (particularly lavender oil) in cosmetics.

  Before anyone panics about the potential harm of linalool in lavender, however, it would be interesting to know the specific circumstances under which it could cause skin cell death (does it have to be a very high concentration? Are there forms of lavender oil that do *not* contain linalool?)

  I would like to invite Suki and Paula to respond, if they’d like, and, of course, I always welcome and encourage all of you Makeup Moxies reading to speak up, ask questions, share your thoughts, etc.!

  Again, thanks so much to Paula and Suki for sharing their expertise with the Makeup Moxie community!

• 10 Vanesstar // Nov 29, 2007 at 9:13 am

  i like to use only natural products i love essential oils because i like to know exactly what’s in the products that i use on my skin.

  Thanks for the review!

• 11 Andrea // Dec 2, 2007 at 6:59 pm

  Hi there,

  Loved all the info, but must disagree with Paula. Having a scent is not a prerequisite of being an essential oil. An essential oil is based on the way the essence is extracted and just that; so indeed chamomile is an essential oil.

  Because of the chemical makeup of many essential oils, there is a long list of “potential” irritants, which is why when used in correct percentages, EO’s are quite safe to use.

  So while some of the EO may be phototoxic in nature or cause on contact irritation (such as cinnamon bark, black pepper, et al), the risk of an average user having irritation results from the percentages used in ski care products, which is usually around 1% or less, the risks are minimal at best.

  And while lavender may not have documented skin benefits, the emotional benefits from this EO has been well documented and it is considered one of the safest EO’s around.

• 12 Jazmin // Dec 3, 2007 at 1:39 pm

  Vanesstar: You’re very welcome! And thanks so much for sharing your opinion!

  Andrea: It’s great to see you here! Thanks for stopping by and weighing in on the issue of essential oils in cosmetics.

  The benefits/disadvantages of essential oils in skin care is something that I don’t know much about, so the variety of insights that you’ve all shared is truly illuminating for me and hopefully for our fellow Makeup Moxies who may be reading this!

• 13 Charlotte // Dec 12, 2007 at 3:10 pm

  I just discovered “MakeupMoxie” — keep up the great reviews! Funny, I was just looking into getting tinted moisterizers. I currently wear Jane Iredale pressed powder (which is great, by the way!), but want to scale it down even more, make-up wise. I was interested in trying Suki’s brand, so after reading this, I’m *very interested* now. (It’s really cool that she took to time to comment on your post too!) I’m also going to look into less expensive alternatives, like the Kiss My Face tinted moisterizer and such. If you have time, check out my site, which is full of similar reviews. Take care!

• 14 Jazmin // Dec 13, 2007 at 6:19 pm

  Hi Charlotte, thanks for stopping by! I’m so glad you enjoy the reviews.

  This tinted moisturizer is definitely worth a try. If you’re looking for a less expensive alternative, the Boots Botanics Tinted Moisturizer is a good one to try as well as the Neutrogena Tinted Glow Sheers.

  Your blog’s looking great. Good luck with it!

• 15 Julie // Dec 23, 2007 at 6:58 pm

  Jazmin,
  Can you please help me understand a bit more :)

  Mineral Makeup, in my impression, is mainly referred to mineral powders without any liquid. For example the leading bareMinerals.

  Some products do have a small amount of fillers, moistralizers etc such as Bare Naturale from Loreal.

  It seems that Sukicolor has a new way to combine both worlds in one :)

  Can you please give me, or us :), a bit more information.

  This is going to be fun to know and try.

• 16 Jazmin // Dec 27, 2007 at 2:58 pm

  Hi Julie,

  Thanks so much for your comment! Suki and Paula are obviously the masters here who can answer this question for you.

  While I can give my personal take on a product and share my opinion on its effectiveness from a consumer standpoint, I really don’t know much about the processes or technology behind cosmetic formulation.

  After reviewing the literature on Sukicolor products, my (very basic) understanding is that, in developing her products, Suki uses minerals primarily as a pigment.

  I’m not sure that helps much, but I’ll see if I can find out more for you : )

  If anyone would like to provide more information to Julie, please feel free to jump in!

• 18 Jane // Apr 4, 2008 at 11:23 am

  This is a really useful and informative blog, with informed discussion. Thank you. I am always looking for a make up that will not aggravate my oily, sensitive skin, but am put off by the “cream” base of Suky cosmetics, which makes me wonder if they won’t simply disappear on my skin after an hour. What is your feel on how the tinted moisteriser holds up on us oilier types? It certainly looks appealing.

• 19 Jazmin // Apr 4, 2008 at 1:04 pm

  Hi Jane,

  You’re very welcome. I’m glad to hear that you’ve been finding this blog helpful!

  I found that this tinted moisturizer did a pretty good job of holding up on my oily skin, but as with most tinted moisturizers, it did start to wear off after a few hours.

  You can try setting it with an oil-absorbing powder and, if you need to, you can touch up with a powder or blotting paper.

  Hope that helps!

• 20 Lisa // Apr 16, 2008 at 7:52 pm

  I have never left a comment or posted anything before, but I am so amazed by this product, I wanted to say something…I have incredibly sensitive, acne prone skin. I have tried everything-and I mean everything…from the high end skin care and make-up to the drug store brands, to things you can only buy online. Everything makes my skin break out in one way or another. I finally just aimed for the lesser degree. My skin has been this way for over 20 years.
  I have seen dermatologists, but gave up after what they would give me for the acne would just cause irritation of some other kind.
  Many of my leads for skin care and make-up would come from postings like this one. I would look for someone who described something close to my skin and try the product that they used, so, maybe by writing, I can help someone else out.
  I came across the skin care line at my health food store and gave it a try-I was quite impressed. It didn’t seem to irritate my skin. It did look better within days. But, I have had that happen before-my skin will “shock” for a short time, and then fall apart again. To my surprise, my skin has not fallen apart since I started using the products, other than when I ran out for a short time. I can’t say it was completely clear (hasn’t been since I was 12, I think)-but better than it has been in years. So I have, of course kept using it.
  Then I saw that Suki made a make-up, so I thought it would be worth a try, since the skin care line had been so impressive.
  I was a little hesitant since it was “moisturizing”. I have very oily skin-but it had other ingredients as well, so I ordered it.
  Well, I decided to start on my cheeks only, and use my other mineral powder on the rest, just to try it. My cheeks break out the least.
  I was impressed a few hours after I had put my make-up on, it still looked good! It hadn’t worn away, or gotten shiny, or broken out! To my amazement, I didn’t get that oily feeling about midday-and I hardly touched up at all.
  That was truly impressive, but what really got me was that when I washed my face that night, it looked better than it did that morning!
  That has never, ever happened. My face breaks out throughout the day-every day!
  So, today, my second day using it, I put it over my entire face and just dusted the powder over it. I just washed my face (end of the day) -it is clearing up! It is smoother than it was yesterday. I even went out for a brisk couple-mile walk at lunch today-and it was still on and shine free!
  Now, I did touch up a little, but less than half of what I normally do-and I still looked better at the end of the day!
  I am still working out application-it is a little different texture than most make-ups, and I haven’t used a liquid in a long time…but this is truly amazing stuff!
  So, just to summarize-I have a little rosacea, extremely sensitive skin that will break out in a rash or acne from just about everything. Extremely oily…
  Suki is the best thing I have ever found.

• 21 Jazmin // Apr 18, 2008 at 8:19 am

  Hi Lisa,

  Thanks for sharing your experience with this makeup. I’m so glad that you were able to find something that worked so well for you!

• 22 suzieq // Apr 19, 2008 at 6:38 am

  I read the comment by Lisa and I had to stop and check if I had written it. My story is so similar! I have tried so many EXPENSIVE makeups and facial care products and every one leaves me with a terrible rash within a month. I found Suki facial product samples at a health food store and tried it for a few days. Then I bought the mini skin care kit. I really was shocked at just how much better my skin looked. One year later I have almost every product in the skin care line. They are all awesome! None of them have caused any eczema and I have not had a single pimple.

  I bought the Sukicolor foundation sight unseen- and I was blown away. My dh comments to me almost daily about how radiant I look. He has always hated it when I wore makeup and he honestly thought I was going without makeup. I wear just the foundation and cheek color and it looks so natural but yet so polished.
  My skin is in such good shape now from using the suki skin care line that for the first time in my life- I do not need any concealer. The only reason I use foundation is to even out my skin tone and provide a base for the cheek color. I’m planning on buying many more makeup products from Suki.

• 23 Jazmin // Apr 21, 2008 at 11:55 am

  Glad to hear that you’ve found products that are working so well for your skin!

  lol, it’s always kind of funny how the reactions of husbands and boyfriends (who are otherwise usually clueless about beauty stuff) can actually be a surprisingly accurate gauge of how pretty (but natural) our makeup looks ; )

• 24 missd // Jun 7, 2008 at 1:01 pm

  This tinted moisturizer is ok. My skin is kind of dry and I felt like this moituzier didn’t hydrate my skin very well. I also think that the bronzer shade is too dark for me (i have a “light” medium skin tone). Wouldn’t buy it again.

• 25 caycay // Jun 22, 2008 at 6:50 am

  Thanks so much for the review. I really want to have a try on this TM.

  But can anyone suggest me this TM should be use before or after a traditional sunscreen?

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