An Introduction to Nude by Nature ~ Review + Swatches

Have you heard of Nude by Nature? Australia's number one mineral makeup brand hit Canadian soil last month, exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart, and so far I am loving them! Nude by Nature is 100% cruelty-free and PETA certified. Nude by Nature believes in supporting skin health, not just covering it up. Their products are formulated with trusted natural ingredients such as Kakudu Plum and Lilly Pilly (antioxidants), Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil (moisturizers) as well as Vitamins A, C and E. Also important to note is that their products are formulated without synthetic ingredients, talc, silicone, phthalates, sulphates, PEGS, siloxanes, triclosans, phenoxyethanol or parabens.

Normally I like to save the best for last, but I'm so hyped about this foundation that I NEED to talk about it first! Radiant Loose Powder ($32 CAD) is an award winning, mineral loose powder foundation with buildable coverage and . If I'm being honest, I was very hesitant to try it because my skin is dry and it's a powder - not the best combination! Obviously I was more than surprised to discover that not only could I pull it off, it looked fucking amazing!

I applied it with Nude by Nature's Flawless Brush ($24 - synthetic, super soft and very effective) and built my coverage to medium. This powder is very pigmented so it didn't take much to get me there. It didn't cling to dry patches and it even looked good over a healing blemish. There was no caking and my face looked matte but radiant. It's so hard to describe the finish but trust me, it's gorgeous! Best part is that it wears for the whole day - no touch up required. I should note that I moisturized very well and applied sunscreen prior to applying it. It's important to do in general, but even more so when your working with powders. The only thing that doesn't impress me about this foundation is the shade range. I'll get into that at the end of my post.

While we're on the topic of foundation, I've been testing out Nude by Nature's Flawless Liquid Foundation ($36 CAD) and sadly, it just isn't working for me. Available in an extended range of 20 (online) this foundation is divided into three tone groups; warm, neutral and cool. The coverage is medium to full and the finish is satin matte. It's oil and fragrance free too!

Unfortunately I found that this foundation clung to dry patches and texture, leaving those areas looking cakey. I didn't find the formula to last very long on my face either. I suspect that my skin being dry is to blame. I do find it strange that the Radiant Loose Powder Foundation worked so well and this didn't. I feel like this one is best suited to normal, combo or oily skin types.

Concealer has become a big part of my routine. I use it to brighten my under eye area when I'm over tired and to conceal redness or pimples. Sometimes I even skip foundation entirely and spot conceal! Nude by Nature has two fabulous concealers available; Flawless Concealer ($24 CAD) and Perfecting Concealer ($24 CAD).

Flawless Concealer is available in 8 shades (all neutral) and is housed in a twist up stick. It's very creamy and long wearing - when set with powder I get long wear out of it. Shade 01 is a great match for my under eye area as it's a touch lighter than my skin tone. I can use it on my face as well for small imperfections, although I would prefer it to be a warm undertone opposed to neutral so I could use it on larger areas of my face.

Perfecting Concealer is available in 8 (neutral) shades. This concealer is a creamy liquid that has hydrating properties and Nude by Nature claims it to be crease proof. For the most part, it is. What I liked most about this concealer is the slightly radiant finish and hydrating feel.

I've been really into Nude by Nature's Moisture Infusion Lipgloss ($21) lately. It's infused with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil and Kakada Plum. Combined, these ingredients fight free radicals, intensely moisturize, strengthen and repair the lips. These glosses have a slight tackiness to them but they're not sticky and they feel hydrating. Wear time is pretty average - a few hours, less if you're eating or drinking and the finish is slightly sparkly and very shiny. There are 10 shades to choose from and the colour is on the sheer side - perfect for wearing on top of lipstick!

Speaking of lipstick, Nude by Nature's Moisture Shine Lipstick ($23 CAD) has been on repeat for me lately. Moisture Shine Lipstick is intensely hydrating, non-drying and very pigmented. It only takes one swipe to get opaque coverage and the finish is luminous. Although it has a shine finish, it isn't as intense as a gloss. I find wear time similar to a long wearing satin lipstick in that it does wear for awhile but it transfers and can't really hold up to eating and drinking. I don't mind having to reapply lipstick and when the packaging is as gorgeous as Nude by Nature's, I actually enjoy it 😉

I'm happy with the quality of Nude by Nature's products and the price points are reasonable but the shade selection could be improved. When you compare W2 to W4 there is a huge difference! W2 is so fair and W4 is practically medium - there is no warm toned 'light' shade in between.  I can get away with W2 in the winter with lots of bronzer/contour and W4 when I'm faux tanning, but there isn't a perfect match for me.

Shade gripes aside, this brand seems very promising and I hope to try more soon!

You can find Nude by Nature in store at Shoppers Drug Mart and online at nudebynature.ca

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