Timeless Style/Clean Beauty: Trying Jane Iredale Makeup, Plus Tools Used; And Classic Pearl Jewelry Unboxing

(ABOVE) Several of the pieces of fine jewelry I unbox in this blog post and YouTube video.

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December 9, 2024 / Video Post Notes

CLASSIC FINE JEWELRY UNBOXING; ALL NEW CLEAN MAKEUP & TOOLS

(Almost) Full Face of Makeup By Jane Iredale

I have been hearing so much about Jane Iredale makeup, and their powder foundations in particular (both pressed powder and loose powder), that I decided to purchase a variety of items to try.

For health reasons, I only wear makeup that is considered clean and hypoallergenic. I started on this “clean” journey in June 2012, when I completely overhauled my diet and the products I used on my skin and hair. For more details, see my post here. Jane Iredale  has been in business for more than 30 years and is known for producing clean, sensitivity- and dermatologist-tested products that are non-comedogenic and contain no synthetic fragrances.

Each of the items I used for this post and video rate low toxicity/hazard at Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Data Base (when I built my own report on the product). The only exception is the foundation, which ranks #3 (low-moderate toxicity/hazard). For more details, refer to the EWG Hazard Score Chart.

In the included video (scroll to bottom of page), I go into detail about each product I applied for this particular look, as well as the exact tools I used and how I used them. If you simply want links to the makeup and brushes I used, I provide those at the end of this post. I look forward to trying out all of the products I bought in the coming months, and I will be sure and link to them whenever I wear them in a post or video.

Classic Pearl Jewelry Always In Style

Also in this post and video are six new pearl fine-jewelry pieces that I recently picked out at Gingiberi. They include a necklace, bracelet, ring, and three pairs of earrings—in either 18k-rose gold or 18k-yellow gold–and all are delicate and very feminine. Just lovely. I also show a pair of sterling silver and pearl removable-drop earrings that look like fine jewelry, but with a much more affordable price.

Among my favorites are the 18k Rose-Gold Station Bracelet with 7-7.5mm AAA Pearls (so pretty!) and the 18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 10-11mm AAA-Pearl Necklace. This necklace has been on my wish list for about eight months and makes the perfect statement when worn alone; but, it also looks gorgeous when paired with the Gingiberi 18k-Gold and Pearl Station Necklace that I featured in this post from July 2024. By the way, all of the diamond pieces I show in this post feature natural, earth-mined diamonds, not lab-grown. However, if you are interested in lab-grown diamond jewelry, Gingiberi does offer several pieces on their site.

Gingiberi is not sponsoring this post, only a segment of my YouTube video, but so many of you purchased the Gingiberi items I featured here during the last few months that I wanted to be sure and show these new pieces as well. Any of them would make perfect gifts for the upcoming holidays, or for any future birthdays and anniversaries, too. What’s more, to ease any concerns, Gingiberi offers free 30-day returns in the United States and Great Britain.

Holiday Savings Codes

If you are interested in shopping at Gingiberi–or at Goelia, LilySilk or Ally Shoes—you might find the following savings codes helpful (all updated as of December 9, 2024):

Gingiberi Jewelry: Janis15, 15% off site-wide; free 30-Day returns (items I show in this post from Gingiberi were gifted to me). Janis15 can also be combined with any discounts, making it effectively 20% off, with the lowest prices of the year.

Gingiberi Christmas Event (12/2-12/31) : $15 off $300, $30 off $600, $50 off $900, $80 off$1200. Free gift wrapping, double G-Points.

Goelia (excludes discounted items) 10JLJ for $10 off order or 20JLJ for $20 off order over $169.

LilySilk (excludes discounted products): JLJ20, 20% off or JLJ25, 25% off over $/€/£480.

AllyShoes: JANIS10, 10% off first purchase.

Pearl-Grading Guide

Scroll down the page and you will notice that I point out the quality rating of the pearls for each of the Gingiberi pearl items I show. To help you better understand the pearl industry rating system (which varies slightly for freshwater verses saltwater Akoya pearls), you might want to refer to the Pearl Rating System charts I created below.

Freshwater-Pearl Grading

AAAA            95% Blemish-Free; Represents Approx. 1-2% of Freshwater Pearls

AAA               90-95% Blemish-Free; Represents Approx. 3-10% of Freshwater Pearls

AA                 80% Blemish-Free; Represents Approx. 20% of  Freshwater Pearls

A                    70% Blemish-Free; Represents Approx. 50-60% of Freshwater Pearls

Akoya Saltwater-Pearl Grading

Hanadama    99% Blemish-Free; Represents Less Than 1% of Akoya Pearls 

AAA                95% or Better Blemish-Free; Represents Approx. 1-3% of Akoya Pearls

AA                   70-90% Blemish-Free; Represents Approx. 3-10% of Akoya Pearls

A                      50% Blemish-Free; Represents Approx. 20% of Akoya Pearls

Thank you, as always,  for visiting my blog. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

~ Janis

Janis Lyn Johnson
Classic-Style Lover. Happily Married. Born in 1960. Fan of Understated, Timeless Fashion and Healthy Living.
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Scenes From The Video

Gingiberi Jewelry Unboxing

(ABOVE & BELOW) All Gingiberi Jewelry arrives in blue bow-wrapped boxes, perfect for gift giving.

(ABOVE) Also included with your order is a shopping bag for gift giving, and a certificate of authenticity for each piece.

 

Sterling Silver and Pearl Removable-Drop Earrings

(ABOVE & BELOW) These Faux-Diamond 9-10mm Pearl Removable-Drop Earrings are sterling silver, but they have the look of fine white gold or platinum diamond and pearl earrings, so they pair beautifully with other white-metal jewelry. You can wear just the hoops, and put one of the pearl drops on a white-gold or sterling chain to create an earring-necklace set. They also are available in Gold-Vermeil .

Sterling Silver and Faux-Diamond 9-10mm Pearl Removable-Drop Earrings

Gold-Vermeil and Faux-Diamond 9-10mm Pearl Removable-Drop Earrings

Silk Tie-Neck Blouse, Winter White

Silk Short-Sleeve Shirt, Ivory

Cashmere Zip-Front Hooded Sweater

 

 

18k-Gold and Pearl Oval-Hoop Earrings

(ABOVE & BELOW) I enjoy wearing these 18k-Gold and 3-7mm AA Freshwater-Pearl Hoop Earrings because they feel playful. I think the size of the oval hoop is just perfect. It makes a whimsical statement, but not too much. I pair them with feminine dresses and tops, like this ruffle, tie-neck blouse.

18k-Gold and 3-7mm AA Freshwater-Pearl Hoop Earrings

Silk Tie-Neck Blouse, Winter White

 

 

18K-Gold and Pearl Bracelet, Ring, Necklace, and Earrings

(ABOVE & BELOW) This set of jewelry is a mixture of 18k yellow gold (Earrings and Ring) and rose gold (Necklace and Bracelet), and I think the pieces look so pretty together. As you can see, my outfit is casual (photos below), and all of the jewelry works beautifully with it. However, this set also is lovely with a dressy ensemble, too. The reason why the pieces all work together so well–with either casual or dressy looks –is because of the delicate size of each piece. None screams  for attention–nor is any piece dramatically yellow or rose in color–and each is gorgeous in its intricate detail.

18k Yellow-Gold, Diamond Bar-Stud  Earrings With 4-5mm Double Pearls

18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 10-11mm AAA-Pearl Necklace

18k Rose-Gold Station Bracelet with 7-7.5mm AAA Pearls (the pearls can be placed where you wish on chain)

18k Yellow-Gold, Diamond, and 4.5-5mm AAA-Pearl Ring

Polo Shirt, White

Wool-Blend Cableknit Sweater, Pale Pink

Stretch-Cotton Chinos

Prada Double-Bag Tote, Cammeo

Ballet Flats, Tenacious Tan Suede/Bossy Beige Leather  (JANIS10 for 10% off first purchase; more colors available)

Sunglasses, Rosewater (narrow, medium, wide widths)

 

 

18K Rose-Gold, Diamond and Pearl Necklace and Earrings

(ABOVE & BELLOW) I chose these 18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 3-7mm AAA-Pearl Earrings specifially to wear with the 18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 10-11mm AAA-Pearl Necklace. Either are lovely alone or with other pieces in my jewelry wardrobe, and they complement each other because of their size and matching rose-gold color. The inlaid mother-of-pearl charm on the necklace is so well conceived and executed. I love how it curls out slightly, just like a delicate, four-petal white flower, and then is finished with a single diamond in the center and a gorgeous, dangling pearl beneath.

18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 3-7mm AAA-Pearl Earrings

18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 10-11mm AAA-Pearl Necklace

Silk Ruffle Stand-Collar Blouse, Cream

Mohair-Wool Blend Sequins Sweater, Foggy Grey

 

 

Trying Out Clean-Makeup Products From Jane Iredale and More

(ABOVE & BELOW) Here, I discuss why I prefer to use the Large Powder Brush from this Makeup Brush set to apply the Jane Iredale Foundation to my face. Regarding each of the other makeup, hair products, and tools I used: All are shown below. For much more detail about how each was applied, please refer to my video at the bottom of the page.

Makeup Brushes/Sponge/Case (to apply my face, eye, and cheek makeup)

Unscented Hairspray

Large Hair Scrunchie, Ivory

Silicone Makeup Brush Pouch, Pink (more colors available)

Faux-Leather Large Cosmetic Pouch (more colors available)

Large Handheld Mirror, White

Handheld Mini Fan, White (more colors available)