Introduction to Maison Jacynthe

Happy New Year beauties! January brings the promise of a fresh start and a chance for change. Some of us set fitness goals, while others focus on their careers or personal relationships. Perhaps some of you would like transition into using natural aka 'green beauty' products - if so, then this post is for you!

Maison Jacynthe is a cruelty-free, natural makeup and skincare company from Quebec. They offer a variety of products from skincare, to personal care, to makeup and fragrance. I was fortunate to receive three products to review (lipstick, blush and eyeshadow) and I'm quite happy with them!

Fard À Joues in 01 Roméo ($29.50) is my new winter blush. It's literally the perfect shade for winter - it mimics the natural flush you would get stepping in from the cold. This blush has a very interesting scent to it - it's almost like a cinnamon scented baby powder. Hard to explain, but it smells unique and really nice. Fard À Joues doesn't come in a compact, but rather a large square pan. You can purchase a compact from Maison Jacynthe or stick it in a z palette.

Rouge À Lèvres  Bordeaux Mate 02 ($33) has quickly become a favourite of mine. The packaging is seriously trendy eco chic metal meets wood tube. Not only does it look stunning, but it has a nice weight to it and it's comfortable to hold and apply. The shade I selected (02 Bordeaux) is a beautiful, matte, warm burgundy colour that screams winter and fall. It has some serious pigment to it, so one swipe is all that's needed to achieve opaque coverage. It feels creamy, comfortable and hydrating on my lips and it doesn't highlight dry patches. I love it!

Fard À Paupières 17 Lait d'Or ($22) is a pretty light gold shade that I can see myself using as a highlighter. It's a pale gold, shimmery shade and that contains glitter, but it's not a glitter bomb. I found that it was more shimmer than pigment, and it really didn't show up well on my bare lids. In order for it to be noticeable, I had to apply it either over primer or wet. I feel like the lack of pigment has more to do with this particular shade, combined with my light skin tone. I'm definitely interested in trying another shade to see if I'm right.

You can find Maison Jacynthe products online at maisonjacynthe.ca and I'm select spas/stores in Quebec (refer to the website to find locations).

Have you tried anything from Maison Jacynthe? What is your fave green beauty company? Let's chat in the comment section below 👇

*Press samples were generously provided to me for editorial consideration. As always, all opinions are my own.