How does organic makeup compare to my hodgepodge hot mess of toiletries?

With the exuberant amount of samples we've been getting (no, that's not a complaint), we've decided to share the wealth with some of our closest friends. Back for some TGGG action is avid reader Marina. Check out Marina's review of Lavera makeup products below the photo. The photo is of Marina and Gawky Green frolicking through the alley ways of Michigan:
I'll be the first to admit- I have a hot mess of a toiletries case. If you took a peek inside you'd find a hodgepodge of products- underneath 4 tubes of different mascaras and a few eyeliner pencils you'd find my assorted face care products: Neutrogena's Invigorating Daily Scrub, Aveda's Dual Nature SPF 15 moisturizer, and Estée Lauder foundation.

So, as you can imagine, when co-author of TGGG Gawky Green asked me if I'd be interested in reviewing a complete line of Lavera's all-organic and all-natural facial products, I jumped on the opportunity. What I was really interested in finding out is whether an organic line of facial products could compare with my comparatively industrial strength set of random facial products. Without further ado, here's my review!

Overall, I can confidently say that I'm a fan of Lavera's "Faces" line of products. The Organic Mint Cleansing Gel genuinely felt good on my skin and didn't leave it feeling dry and tight as my current exfoliant does. The next product in line was the Organic Wild Rose Toner. Unlike my current industrial strength toner, this one was way gentle on my skin and didn't leave that piercing/tingling sensation. Instead, it left a really sweet rose smell on my face.

Next up was the Organic Aloe Vera Protection Creme (moisturizer). Out of all the products I tested, this was probably my favorite because it didn't leave my skin feeling oily like other moisturizers often do. This, too, had a sweet rose/aloe smell to it.

Lastly, there was the Soft Bronze Anti-Aging Energy Tint (a tinted moisturizer). This was my least favorite product, mostly because I'm not a fan of applying thick foundation all over my face, and that's what this felt like. Also, it turns out that "Soft Bronze" is the darker version of this tinted moisturizer and my fair-skinned face would have been better suited with the "Cool Beige." My roommates (who have no regard for subtlety) replied with "Did you just, like, lather bronzer all over your face?"

At the end of the day, my feelings on Lavera boil down to this: I love the fact that these products are made of all-natural products- it makes me feel like I can't possibly go wrong using them. I like the fact that this face care line was especially made for sensitive skin and can honestly say I felt like my skin reacted to these products in a calmer way than they would with my everyday face care products. However, (and there's always a however) I can't say that I would trash all of my current products and replace them with Lavera. What I would do (and am currently doing) is keep my current exfoliant (I know those scrubbing beads can't be good for my face but I feel like they're too effective to get rid of), and replace my toner and before-bed moisturizer with Lavera's.

Gawky Green- thanks for letting me test out these products, it was way fun and a learning experience. All in all, I walk away from the experience with a new appreciation for all-natural facial products, but with a stubbornness and loyalty to my trusty "industrial" (and significantly less-expensive) products.