Saturday I attended the Detroit debut of “the first eco-chic” cosmetic line, Lamik Beauty, during their Reveal Your Beauty Tour. Created and owned 100% by African Americans, the natural beauty line espouses the belief that beauty is revealed, not applied. Through this philosophy, the line is created with natural extracts and powerful anti-aging ingredients like green tea, vitamins c and e, aloe vera and avocado oil. The products are hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic, lacking those nasty synthetic chemicals which clog pores and cause acne breakouts. The makeup is fragrance, paraben, talc, lead and poly(iso)butene free as well as cruelty free. Their motto is “do not sacrifice beauty for health,” and premier makeup artist Shalawn Willis firmly believes the makeup and skincare of Lamik can even improve the texture and quality of a woman’s skin.
The product collection has a range of oil-free, water-based full-coverage foundation in twelve yellow toned shades (therefore flattering to all complexions), six mineral powder foundations, and Brightening concealer in five shades. The catalog also contains a skincare line and a range of makeup brushes of natural, cruelty-free sable hair, as well as cheek, lip and eye shades. Their newest product is the Celebrity brow kit–a personal favorite.
Atlanta-based makeup artist Shalawn gave us the scoop on the products and gave a few of us a mini makeover while we all got to demo the products over mimosas and conversation. Her specialty (other than being downright awesome and sassy) is making over eyebrows. Mandy and I got the full brow treatment, and I felt like a siren for the first time in my life.
Typical of me, I started freaking out about the event a few days before hand and I sprouted an Olympus-Mons-sized pimple on my forehead that even my many, many foundations and concealers couldn’t disguise. Shalawn worked her magic on my goiter of a forehead, and it disappeared in a matter of seconds under her brush.
Teia of Love Publicity hosted the event.
The massage spa had literally the most remarkable sink I’ve ever seen in my life. Of course I had to take a reflection shot with it.
For more information on Lamik Beauty, visit their website, Lamik-Beauty.com, and add them on Facebook.
Image credit: Photos 1, 3 and 9, by Mandy (GingerMandy.com); photos 5 and 6 taken by Mandy on my camera. All other photos by me. Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 with Leica 24mm lens.
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holy brows!! They look fabulous. And you look like a little vixen!!
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awesome photos! the makeup looks stunning. xx opinionslave
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I have never heard of them so I am excited to check it out! And girl, where did you get that dress? AMAZING.
Yes, check them out! Beware the concealer, though, they are only geared toward girls of color, really. The foundation has 4 caucasian shades, but I don’t know if any of them get light enough for all white skin tones. I love what they stand for, though!
1) Mae where is the close up of your face- I wants to see!
2) I need to meet up with Shalawn when she gets back to the ATL because my brows are my worst nightmare (Asian old man brows) – even if I don’t put any other make-up on, I always do my brows
3) Love how you always highlight the eco-friendly products- I find make-up that is healthy sooo hard to find. Merci beaucoup!!
4) xoxoxoxo!
I didn’t actually get a closeup of my face. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA.
I’ll give you Shalawn’s #, if you want!
wooohh. Lamik looks good! must keep tabs on it. and omg. your perm is so awesome. i want one!
very cool, looks like you had a great time
I absolutely love your article and the pictures came out amazing and isn’t that sink just awesome loved it all again it was so wonderful meeting you doll hopefully we can do it again sometime.