If you’ve been following along with my blog, you know that I’ve recently began posting more about fitness and beauty. This is NOT to take away from the business aspect of a working parent at all. In fact, fitness and beauty tie in heavily with the success of any working parent. I know for me at least, it’s sometimes hard to balance the demands of work and parenting. Even more so when I work at home. I find myself feeling frumpy more often than not, and without the socialization that comes along with a commuting job, I sometimes feel like I’m left behind in the trenches when it comes to fashion and beauty.
Not anymore!
Now that my youngest is fast approaching 1, I’m shifting the focus back on me. I’ve endured months of long nights, breastfeeding, and more, and I’m looking forward to feeling more like a Woman, rather than JUST a mommy. Luckily, Mia Mariu was right there to help with my transformation!
First project: Skin.
Mia Mariu is an awesome and innovative company that offers botanical skin products and mineral makeup at highly affordable prices. They offer “real health, beauty, balance, and harmony, for real women”. This is EXACTLY what I had in mind, so I was excited to be granted the opportunity to review their products!
What’s in the Box:
Step 1:
RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Refinisher Cream
SPF 30+ Hydrating Moisturizer
Step 2:
Perfecting Finish Mineral Foundation Primer
Step 3:
Mineral Cream Concealer
Step 4:
Mineral Cream Foundation
I was immediately impressed with the packing of the products, and found the each product to look very nice! I didn’t waste much time diving in!
Here’s me before:
I woke up like this. Literally.
And then….
Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the products I receive. The Microdermabrasion Cream and Moisturizer made my skin feel fresh and moisturized, and the primer seemed to lock it all in. I don’t usually use concealer, so I was VERY pleased with the coverage I received from it. The foundation seemed a tad bit “chalky” looking when I first tried it on, but after some blending it seems just fine. I think I may need to go with a slightly darker shade on my next order.
I HIGHLY recommend giving Mia Mariu a try!
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What’s one make-up product you CAN’T live without?
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Thanks for sharing this great giveaway. I love their products.
This is some good information.. I will pass it onto my wife.. thanks!
Love the look, might be trying this when I run out of makeup
Great review! I love finding good and new beauty products.
I have a few of their products and really like them.
These look like amazing products! I love the look π
I cannot live without lipgloss. I am a simple kind of girls but I need something on my lips.
I have the same set and I love it. It’s so lightweight.
I really like how it looks. Seems to go on light which is something i like. I don’t like when my face feels heavy from make up! Thank you for sharing and the giveaway!
I think people will enjoy you sharing health and beauty tips.. So share away!! π
Let’s be honest. You were pretty when you first woke up, but the makeup really did give you a lovely, polished finish.
This looks like a great make up! Light weight and great coverage.
Love and want this set looks great on you. The think I can’t live without is eyeliner . Thanks for the giveaway and info.
I cannot live without mascara!
wow you look gorgeous dear! hurray for the gorgeous mommies out there! I have started being more vain with my skin as well as before i was to lazy doing all the stuffs for skin. this products looks great!
I can’t live without my Kat Von D foundation. Thanks for the giveaway – your makeup looks great!
I do like mineral make up and it’s quite hard to find a mineral cream foundation/concealer. A lot over here are all powder and that’ s often too clumpy for me
I don’t wear a lot of makeup, about the only kind I would wear is lip balm if that is even consider makeup, lol
Wow! Another great post! This make-up makes your skin look great!
Thanks Kristen!
Heck yeah, it’s an essential!
This powder isn’t clumpy at all! You should give it a try!
What’s soo awesome about it? I may have to give it a try! Thank you!
Thanks!
Definitely an essential!
Thanks π I like eyeliner a lot to. Makes me feel dolled up. Like a finishing touch.
It really is. Perfect for this hot summer heat.
Awww, thanks Liz! I felt polished and lovely with it too!
Thanks Fiorella!
I agree, I can’t stand heavy makeup! You’re welocome, good luck!
Lipgloss is an essential for sure!
It is! Fun and practical.
Really? Which is your fav?
Thanks for reading!
Thanks! It really is a great product.
You’re very welcome. Thank you for reading!
Eyeliner!
Mascara I just love that makeup product
That make up makes your face glow and trust me you dnt look like wearing makeup at all.. it looks so natural. Wow!!!
Thank you Paysal!
I’m with you on that Sister!
Another product I cant live without is foundation as Im aging I need more coverage
I’m finding myself desiring more and more coverage these days too.
That’s a good one. I love my eyeliner!
Blush is another product I cant live w/o
Black liquid eyeliner is a must love the cat eye look
I love my eye creams Im trying to fight every fine line and so far its working
Me too! Mia Mariu has great eye cream products.
That’s a good one! I love that look too!
I have been using bare minerals but I need a good concealer. I’ll have to try Mia Miru out and see how it works for me. Great pics.
I’ve heard good things about Mia Mariu. I would love to try their lip gloss.
My only daughter just started Kindergarten. I’ve recently started working out more and trying to find “myself” again. I feel like the past 5 years I forgot that I am myself and not just a Mommy.