100% VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE
"The Pacifica Manifesto. Love what you do and do what you love. Great waves make for great days. Don't follow trends, follow your heart. Invent a new world and keep ties to the old one. Romance, travel and adventure are all in a day's work."
I really cannot imagine a better company to kick off my blog with. To say I LOVE PACIFICA doesn't really properly express my fondness for this incredible brand.
Pacifica embodies everything I stand for and believe in, really. Their Manifesto represents their attitude and their brand. I'm a beach girl born and raised so their sunshine, easy going, natural beauty, year round summer, and surfer soul mentality always catches my eye and really speaks to my soul. But it's deeper than that, the founders of Pacifica truly believe in what they bring to the beauty industry and all the things they DO NOT want to bring to the industry. They believe in their products and have a clear vision. The company & it's founders are extremely inspiring.
I'm a huge animal lover & nature lover. I eat organic, clean, vegetarian, and now gluten-free(that one because I HAVE to) so I really care about what is IN my food AND my beauty products! I also really care about HOW things are made and tested and brought to my makeup artist and consumer fingertips.
THIS is where my passion for Pacifica really comes in.
They actively work to reduce their impact on the environment
Plus, they're all natural & free of all the chemicals your skin shouldn't have on it.
Here are some of what I like to call "Pacifica's Fabulous Facts" :
- Their goal is to have zero product-manufacturing waste in their factory.
- Pacifica recycles and uses post-consumer materials. Their boxes are all 100% recyclable.
- They are 100% Vegan, Cruelty-free, Gluten-free
- They work with suppliers who share their same vision.
- Pacifica manufactures in the U.S.A.
- Pacifica supports local economy.
- Pacifica uses local box manufacturers and suppliers.
- Pacifica supports local charities and donates products to women's shelters.
- Pacifica's fragrances are made from the highest quality natural and essential oils.
- All Pacifica Skin and Color products are made without: FD&C color, phthalates, parabens, sulfates, propylene glycol, benzene, mineral oil, petroleum, peanut oil, triclosan, and other ingredients you do not want.
Pacifica is a company you can get excited about but also feel good about. When you use their products you know the care and consideration that went into each product and how you are supporting a company that is doing what ALL cosmetic companies should be doing. Let's pamper OUR skin with the luxury of Pacifica's quality. Here is just a little taste of some my favorite Pacifica products!
Pacifica Perfume Roll-on Tahitian Gardenia
"This heady, vintage-inspired blend showcases the sacred Gardenia bloom, a symbol of love, unity, grace and strength. It's sweet, smooth and slightly citrusy aroma is reminiscent of Jasmine, Sweet Orange and Tea Leaves"
I love all the Pacifica Perfumes and Perfume roll-ons but Tahitian Gardenia is my favorite scent! It smells so divine. There is also nothing more convenient than a perfume roll-on. I adore them. I never leave home without it! I get compliments ALL the time when I wear this scent. No scent I've worn has gotten as many compliments as this one. People have gone out of their way to find out exactly what I'm wearing. It quickly became my signature scent! I do not think i could live without this incredible Tahitian Gardenia roll-on perfume! It's with me at all times!
Pacifica Super Hydrating Hand Cream Tahitian Gardenia
"Our Natural Hand Cream helps fight signs of aging while adding deep
moisture and protection. Made with nature's best moisturizers - shea
butter, almond oil and safflower oil - Pacifica's paraben-free Hand
Cream is a skin must-have."
I love the Body Butters, but I really love the Hand creams! I keep them in my purse at all times next to my roll-on perfumes. It's such a perfect layering of scent. The Hand Cream is extraordinary, it moisturizes so well, feels fantastic, and it smells amazing!
I'm going to be honest, once I find something I love, I'm fiercely loyal. I'm that girl who tries a meal at a restaurant and loves it, so I never try anything else again. I'm the "one meal girl." Haha. This loyalty goes to all sorts of things, if I love you, I am loyal to you; person, food, lipstick, and of course...scent. When I found Pacifica, I loved every scent I was smelling, they were all pure and beautiful! But then I met the love of my scent life, Mr. Tahitian Gardenia, and I never looked back. When you know, you know. Right ladies? So there I was, in love with a beauty company, wanting to get my hands on anything I could that they made, but I was also madly in love with Mr.Tahitian Gardenia, no scent compared to him! So while I loved the others, I stuck to my soaps, bath wash, lotions, face cloths, etc all in ONE scent. You can guess which scent that was. ;)
But, one day I was buying my Pacifica Tahitian Gardenia regulars when I saw a scent that my store hadn't displayed before. I was intrigued, so I gave it a sniff. Well, I left that day with a collection that was NOT my Mr. Tahitian Gardenia (who is still my main man, FYI) but I had fallen in love with someone else! Mr. Malibu Lemon Blossom! Two very different loves, but I'm passionate about both. Tahitian Gardenia is a more romantic, calming, soft scent. Malibu Lemon Blossom is more energizing like you are taking a sip of ice cold lemonade on a hot beach day. He wakes you up and gets you excited about the day.
Malibu Lemon Blossom
"This fresh scent captures the free spirit of the Pacific Ocean with
Lemon Blossom, Litsea Cubeba, flowering Angel's Trumpet, fresh herbs and
salty sea breezes."
I love Malibu Lemon Blossom so much! It's so refreshing! Because of this, I use it in the morning because it wakes me up and gets me started for the day. I love the little energy boost in the shower, your senses wake up in such a natural, beautiful, and sweet smelling way when you make Malibu Lemon Blossom a part of your morning! I put the body butter on in the morning, and take the hand cream with me on the road and every time I move my hand near my face I get a little energy boost of deliciousness!
ENLIGHTEN Eye Brightening Shadow Palette
"An incredibly innovative formula that pushes natural makeup and mineral
color to new bounds. Rich, lasting, creaseless eye shadows are infused
with coconut water for a velvety, cream-like finish. These four highly
pigmented mineral satin makeup and iridescent shades are specially
curated, designed to brighten the eyes and make you look gorgeous and
awake. "
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Urchin- An iridescent jeweled purple with gold tones.
Use dry as a
shadow, wet as a liner. Perfect for smudging and a great substitute for
black.
Golden- A perfect gold with just the right amount of shimmer.
Use on the lids or line the eyes.
Coral Sand- A satin lid base or highlighter.
Skinny Dip- Matte nude base, a universal brightener.
Perfect for using on the inner eye to add brightness.
Pacifica is really taking natural and mineral makeup to another level. I love the velvet texture and incredible softness of these shadows. I love the versatility, dry or wet they can create soft or more dramatic looks. These shadows have long wear as well, which is a must for me, I do not mess around with any shadow that fades after a couple hours. FYI to anyone, no matter what the brand, I ALWAYS use an eyeshadow primer. It makes any and all eye shadows not only last longer but stay true to the color you see when it's sitting in it's packaging.
These are just a few of my favorite Pacifica products. They have amazing shadows, lip balms, lipsticks, body care, etc. I encourage everyone to check them out and explore their magical beauty land.
Pacificabeauty.com
Time to light my Tahitian Gardenia candle and make a cup of hot tea before bed! Goodnight loves!
Bisous,
Nina Grace
