You'd think making something black would be easy- but making makeup a true, deep, dark black is a challenge. Ink turns your lips jet black with just a single swipe, and Graphite is THE BLACKEST BLACK eyeshadow money can buy. How can we make that claim? Because we add as much black pigment as possible while still keeping it smooth, and blendable. #silknaturals #indiemakeupbrand #blacklipstick #blackeyeshadow

Replying to @seeashgo Graphite might be the blackest, most pigmented black eyeshadow money can buy! It's over 90% black pigments with just a smidge of a few other ingredients to help it blend. It's rich, bold, and completely matte. It goes wonderfully with Ink, our super pigmented one-swipe black lipstick. @Scortezz Beauty we'd love to send you some! #silknaturals #blackeyeshadow #blackestblackeyeshadow #indiemakeupbrand

Show of hands...how many of you reapply your SPF every 2 hours faithfully every single day? If I'm at the beach- absolutely, and I set alarms on my phone to make sure I don't forget But if I'm just out, and about, or while I'm at work? I'll admit I don't always reapply as often as I should. Vitamin C serums actually help boost the effectiveness of SPF products, and give you that extra level of protection not just from sun damage, but all of the other environmental damage we're subject to. Silk Naturals makes a bunch of really fantastic, effective Vitamin C serums at really affordable prices, and we have samples available so you can try them out and see which one is right for you! #silknaturals #vitamincserums #skincare101 #indiemakeupbrand #over40skincare

Lip Stains provide long lasting color, or a great base for glosses! Here I'm applying Vamp lip stain. To apply just swipe it on like you would any other gloss, let dry, and then seal it in with the lip balm or gloss of your choice. They're really fun to layer! Be precise when you apply them because they really do stain! Our lip stains are water soluble, and wear off gently during the day. You can remove any extra color with a little bit of our Apricot Cleansing Oil, micellar water, or coconut oil! #silknaturals #lipstain #makeuptutorial #indiemakeupbrand

Exfoliation is one of the best ways to fight premature aging.  Chemical exfoliants like alpha hydroxy acids, and retinols break down those top layers of skin.  They kick start your body's healing response,  and they increase collagen production to give you smoother, firmer skin. I prefer Lactic acid like we use in our 8%AHA Toner because it has the most benefits with the fewest side effects.  Lactic acid is gentle so you can use it multiple times a week, it is very hydrating, and it helps boost your body's production of ceramide so your skin doesnt dry out as quickly. Glycolic acid can strip your skin, and it can cause flaking, and dehydration.  Retinols are tough to get used to, and can have some pretty big sode effects like peeling and redness.  They can also have reproductive sife effects if you're child bearing age.   Exfoliation  Our 8% AHA Toner is under $10 too! #silknaturals #over40skincare #skincare101 #alphahydroxyacid #ahatoner #glycolicacid