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MADARA EcoCosmetics – Certified Organic Makeup

November 2, 2009 Paris B 29 Comments

Natural and Organic seems to be the latest keywords in the cosmetics industry and although we would be familiar with organic skincare, how familiar are you with organic makeup? Madara EcoCosmetics is one brand with organic makeup and we can now get it in Malaysia at Bodybar.

Madara is a brand from Latvia – I challenge you to tell me where that is! 😀 – and they use flowers and grasses from their region in their cosmetics. The organic makeup line is a little small for now consisting of Tinting Fluid, Tinting Lipgloss and Shimmering Lotion. We can get the former 2 products here. I’ve also included the Regenerating Lipbalm in the mix which straddles the border between makeup and skincare 🙂

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I’ve tried 3 of their makeup products thanks to Bodybar and first off, I must say that I love the packaging of Madara products. Its so sleek and pristine I’m impressed. Many brands that make eco-friendly or natural or organic products tend to have very utilitarian looking packaging – not so Madara. Great! Pleasing the eye is as important as pleasing the skin 😛

Madara Decoface Moon Flower Tinting Fluid – RM128/50ml

The Madara Tinting Fluid is what I’d prefer to call a tinted moisturizer. The reason I say so is because its not quite thick enough to function as foundation yet there is some tint in the product to help even out skin tone while keeping skin moisturized. It comes in 2 shades – Moon Flower (pink toned) and Sun Flower (yellow toned).

I tested it in Moon Flower. As I expected, the coverage is very light so it is good for those days when you don’t want foundation on your face yet want to even out your skin tone. It does not quite cover imperfections so you might still need a concealer for that.

Due to my light skin tone I found that this tinting fluid was a little dark on my skin. I’d say it would be more suitable for those who have medium skintones and onwards. If you are very fair you may find it unsuitable.

Texture wise my skin felt moisturized throughout the day. I also found that the tinting fluid looked better after about an hour when it had settled into my skin. It looked natural but it would be nice if the shade was a little lighter.

Sun Flower has noticable warm tones so if you have a warm skintone or a tan, I think it would look amazing on you! Read on below for a chance to score a free sample to try this for yourself 🙂

Ingredients: Aqua, Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Distillate*, Glycerin*, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Extract*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Camomile) Extract*, Algae Extract, Plantago Major (Plantain Leaf) Extract*, Cetearyl Glucoside, Capryloyl Glycine, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide***, Xantan Gum, Aroma**, Citral**, Eugenol**, Limonene**, Linalool** [+/- (may contain), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)]

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Madara DecoLips MoonKissed Tinting Lipgloss – RM48/10ml

This one is a tinted solid lipgloss. However, don’t think of it as a lipgloss in the conventional goopy high shine style we are familiar with. Instead think of a tinted lip balm and you have the concept right.

This tinting lipgloss adds a tint of colour to your lips while keeping it soft and supple. A nice alternative to applying lipbalm because there is soft colour so your lips don’t have to look naked 😀

It comes in 2 colours – Moonkissed (cool soft pink) and Sunkissed (warm gold). Like other Madara cosmetics, it is only separated into cool and warm tones so choose the colour you think might suit you better.

Moonkissed which I tried is very very light pink on the lips. Barely noticable. I swatched Sunkissed and it showed up on the back of my hand a little too warm but I might try that one day to warm up my face. There is very little shimmer or colour but what’s nice is that your lips do not feel dry.

It is, as it says – a tinted lip gloss which is very portable (no liquid = airplane friendly) and adds just a hint of colour without drying out the lips. 🙂

Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil*, Helianthus Annuus Seed (Sunflower) Oil*, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Extract*, Lecithin, Aroma**, Citral**, Geraniol**, Limonene**, Linalool** [+/- (may contain), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)]

Madara Regenerating Lip Balm – RM48/10ml

Michelle of Bodybar told me this is one of her favourite products and I can see why. The Madara Regenerating Lip Balm is solid but very emollient. It melts on your lips so only very little is needed, and it keeps your lips soft and supple.

I’m not much of a lip balm girl but even I am liking this one – I’m taking it on my holidays where I know I’m going to end up with chapped lips if I’m not careful! The product comes in a 10ml tub which is quite big really and can last you a while. I have kept mine in my makeup pouch since I got it. I sometimes slick it over a lip stain to keep my lips from drying out, or on my lips during the day when I feel them starting to feel dry. It works a treat! 🙂

Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil*, Helianthus Annuus Seed (Sunflower) Oil*, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soy Bean) Oil (and) Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Lecithin, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract*, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Extract*, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley Germ) Extract*, Aroma**, Citral**, Geraniol**, Limonene**, Linalool

Overall Thoughts on Madara Organic Makeup

Overall, I’d say that for my first foray into organic makeup, it wasn’t too bad. I might venture to suggest that the Madara Tinting Fluid tinted moisturizer come in one more lighter shade because it would be a waste for fairer skinned girls to miss out on being able to try this.

As for the Madara Tinted Lipgloss, do not expect full on colour – its a tint and its a pretty tint on the lips. Just don’t complain you don’t see anything because its not a lipstick or gloss in the conventional sense as we know it.

The Madara Regenerating Lip Balm is a winner for me and that’s a bit of an honor since I’m not much into lipbalm. I guess if I’m going to be ingesting whatever I put on my lips, I should balance out the chemicals from all the lipsticks I put on with some organic balm yes? hehe…

Price wise, I find the 2 lip products well worth the price. I would however suggest that you test the Tinting Fluid first before buying sight unseen so you have a better chance of knowing if its for you … and here’s where we come in! 😀

Promotions! Promotions!

While stocks last, print out the voucher below and take it to any Bodybar counter/store to redeem a free 3ml sample of Madara Moon Flower or Sun Flower Tinting Fluid. Believe me, that sample will last you at least a week!

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(in store terms and conditions apply)

You can also get a one time 30% discount off all Madara products so that brings the price of the lipbalm or tinted lip gloss down to about RM33. Good eh? 🙂 Samples are valid while stocks last and discount is until 31 December 2009.

If you aren’t in the Klang Valley, go to www.bodybarskincare.com and register as a member. Then email info@bodybarskincare.com with the subject line “MWS Madara Promo” and you will receive the e-voucher for the 30% discount on Madara products purchased online valid until 31 December 2009. I’m afraid the free sample isn’t valid for online orders.

Have you heard of Madara organic cosmetics before this? If you have, how do you like their products? Have you worked out where Latvia is yet? 😉

Stay beautiful,

Paris B

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  1. prettybeautiful says

    November 2, 2009 at 9:13 am

    thanks for the promo. would definitely love to check the brand out at the store the next time i go there 😀

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 2, 2009 at 10:01 am

      Hey prettybeautiful,

      Do let us know what you think of the tinting fluid! 😀

      Reply
  2. erin says

    November 2, 2009 at 9:59 am

    I just went to BodyBar last Friday. =) I didn’t get Madara, but I bought a natural laundry soap bar. Will ask my friends to try their other natural soaps which they claim cures eczema.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 2, 2009 at 10:00 am

      Hey Erin

      Did you mean Yuan Soap? I wouldn’t go so far as to say that it “cures” eczema but it goes make life easier for some eczema sufferers.

      Reply
  3. Reese says

    November 2, 2009 at 10:00 am

    I am using the Sunflower tinting fluid, like you said, its nice when you don’t feel like using foundations or on those lazy days. I tested Madara’s mosturising fluid, think I might give it a try after my current one runs out.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 2, 2009 at 10:05 am

      Hey Reese

      The Regenerating Night lotion is another one I like but I’ll write about that another day 🙂 Glad the Sunflower tinting fluid works for you – I found it a little too warm and dark for me 🙁

      Reply
  4. Nikki says

    November 2, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Never seen this brand, but base on the packaging it looks too cute! 😀 I’m sure a lot of your readers will enjoy the coupon!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 2, 2009 at 3:51 pm

      Hiya Nikki

      I hope they take advantage of it! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Connie says

    November 2, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    as soon as I saw the 30% off voucher I was like “off to bodybar!!” and then…. blerrrrrrrrgh 🙁 darn beeswax. they’re not a confirmed allergen but most of the time likely.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 2, 2009 at 3:52 pm

      Hey Connie

      Aiyah… darn that beeswax allergy 🙁 It works a treat for me though

      Reply
  6. Jasmine says

    November 2, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    Hi Paris,

    The packaging looks REALLY like Korres products!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 2, 2009 at 3:52 pm

      Hey Jasmine

      Hmm… I’ll take your word for it since I’m not familiar with Korres 🙂

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    November 2, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Dear Paris, thanks for the review!

    To all the readers…

    If you went to http://www.bodybarskincare.com and do not find the MADARA products there…. I apologise! We had a technical glitch and the MADARA product updates to the website was accidentally wiped out. We are working double time to fix it.

    If you would like to receive the e-voucher. Just send us an email at info@bodybarskincare.com. We will send you an e-coupon number and inform once the products are up.

    For those who are in Klang Valley… just head on to any of our outlets (TCM, Pavilion, Sunway Pyramid)

    Feel free to pop us an email if there are any questions at all. Sorry bout the glitch!

    Warm regards,
    Michelle
    bodybar :: all natural & organic skincare
    “if it’s not good enough to eat, it’s not good enough for your skin”

    Reply
  8. Kahani says

    November 2, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    I remember how much I loved Madara Foaming Facial Cleansing Fluid ! So excited the line is in Malaysia!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 2, 2009 at 3:53 pm

      Hey Kahani

      Ooh I like the Foaming Cleanser too! I like all foaming cleansers 😛

      Reply
  9. maryinwonder says

    November 2, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Never heard of the brand, but it seems interesting!
    BTW, Latvia is in North Europe, here.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 2, 2009 at 3:53 pm

      Hey Maryinwonder

      Haha… the only one to answer and yes Latvia is in Europe – I never knew such an interesting brand could come out of there 🙂

      Reply
  10. Bee says

    November 2, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    Hur hur hur. You’re gonna making me broke by tempting me with discounts! ^^;

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 3, 2009 at 5:12 pm

      Hi Bee

      LOL at least you’re getting some discounts so less broke maybe? 😉

      Reply
  11. rinnah says

    November 2, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    Oooh! I’m so going to redeem the sample! Been looking for a good lipbalm lately. 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 3, 2009 at 5:12 pm

      Hey Rinnah

      I hope you like the lipbalm 🙂

      Reply
  12. Michelle says

    November 3, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Okie… at least all the face care products are up now. To those who already who already wrote in for the e-voucher, shop away!

    Reply
  13. May says

    November 3, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Oh my gosh. I never noticed this post and ended up paying full price for the Madara Starter Kit but RM74 for the Night Regenerating Lotion :'(

    I wonder if the 30% was also applicable for the Starter kit 🙁

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 3, 2009 at 5:13 pm

      Hi May

      Well, now’s a good time to bookmark us so you don’t miss out on other discounts and deals 😉 On a more serious note, I have no idea if the discount was applicable to the starter set but I’m liking the Night Regenerating Cream so I hope you like that too!

      Reply
  14. sukumia says

    November 20, 2009 at 10:13 am

    Hi Paris,

    I’m interested on the moonflower tinting fluid!
    Does it work for ‘super’ sensitive skin types? I have sensitive skin problems even when product claims to be ‘non-comedogenic’ and for sensitive skn types…I usually end up with very oily T-zones and acne breakouts after using 🙁

    sukumia

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      November 20, 2009 at 10:16 am

      Hi Sukumia

      Not having sensitive skin I can’t say for sure if it’ll work for you. You could pick up a free sample with the voucher or if you are in Malaysia, perhaps try your hand at winning one in the giveaway and see? 😉

      Reply

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