Have you heard of Stowaway Cosmetics yet? I recently discovered them and have quickly become a big fan. Today I wanted to share a bit more about who they are and the products of theirs I’ve tried out, plus give you a chance to win a free kit!
First, let’s talk about who they are and what they’re about. Started by two friends, Chelsa Crowley and Julie Fredrickson, these “right sized cosmetics” are smaller than average and designed to be fully used rather than tossed out too soon because they’ve expired. These beautiful products are all paraben-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free and EU-compliant. What is that exactly? Well, the US bans only 11 items in cosmetics (yikes!) but Europe bans over 1,300 items in their cosmetics and Stowaway products are compliant with those standards. Love that!
Now that we’re all in the know about the brand, let me tell you more about the products. Every kit includes the same products—BB cream, concealer, cheek & lip rouge, lipstick, eyeliner and mascara—but you get to customize your color preferences. This is what I chose for my kit…
- Radiant Complexion Beauty Balm in light
- Creaseless Concealer in light
- Cheek & Lip Rouge in burnt rose
- Creme Lipstick in scarlet
- Effortless Eyeliner in spice
- Defined Lash Mascara (only comes in black)
I admit, it took me a while to decide on colors, mostly because I don’t wear a lot of makeup usually (other than bronzer!) and had no idea what colors would look right on me. This page was super helpful for choosing the BB cream color—the “light” shade is darker than the name indicates as my skin is pretty tan and it’s the perfect color.
While everything in the kit is pretty amazing, the mascara and cheek and lip rouge are definitely getting more use than the other products. As someone who has tried almost every single drugstore mascara out there, I’m shocked at how much I love the mascara, especially since it’s black and I normally wear brown. And that rouge? It’s the perfect multi-tasker. Great for my fellow minimalists!
Okay, okay, have I sold you on this stuff yet? What can I say—when I love something, I love something. Which is why I’m so glad one of you is going to get a free kit—including beauty balm, concealer, lipstick, rouge, eyeliner and mascara.
To enter, please visit Stowaway and sign up for their newsletter here, then leave a comment below. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday, August 24. Good luck! Update: the winner has been chosen and contacted. Thank you to all who entered!
Bonus for readers: Get a FREE pot rouge and lipstick with your purchase of a kit by using the code SPARETHOUGHTS. Thank you so much, Stowaway!
115 Comments
Sarah
August 18, 2015 at 10:49 amI’d love to try that red lipstick – I have such a hard time finding one that works! I think you’ve posted a similar issue, Natalie – did you like this one? Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
Natalie Borton
August 18, 2015 at 11:05 amYes! It’s really creamy, which I appreciate as a lip balm wearer usually :) It is SUPER pigmented, too, so you only need to apply one coat and you’re set. They recommended using their concealer as a base on your lips to give it more staying power but I haven’t tried that yet.
Arielle Salazar
August 18, 2015 at 4:52 pmHow awesome! Signed up! :)
Michelle
August 18, 2015 at 11:07 amI signed up! Thanks!
Tracy
August 18, 2015 at 11:16 amThis would be perfect for my new working mama routine! Might have to do my makeup at my desk ;)
Natalie Borton
August 18, 2015 at 11:25 amHaha, totally. I love how easy it is to carry these around with me—I especially love keeping that cheek and lip rouge in the diaper bag so I can easily freshen up and look alive on the go ;)
Laura
August 18, 2015 at 11:18 amI’m signed up for the newsletter!
Lauren
August 18, 2015 at 11:22 amThis is just my cup of tea! I never finish any of my makeup! Can’t wait to browse their site
Kelsi S
August 18, 2015 at 11:25 amI love trying new make-up and would love to win!!
Sarah
August 18, 2015 at 11:25 amPerfect for a busy mama – I can’t wait to try this!
Elizabeth
August 18, 2015 at 11:25 amWhat a unique concept!
Susan
August 18, 2015 at 11:26 amThat sounds amazing! I love safe and minimal makeup options!
Amy
August 18, 2015 at 11:28 amBeing a new first time momma I haven’t gone makeup shopping since I was pregnant! I’ve never tried nice makeup before, I have always have boughten cheaper stuff. The cheek rouge looks amazing and I love that it can be used on lips too! I was intrigued but your first post when you first received your order. I loved the lip/cheek Color you chose it was very natural looking! Thank you for hosting this give away!
jenna
August 18, 2015 at 11:28 amBeautiful! Love how natural it looks!
Evey
August 18, 2015 at 11:31 amI’ve been eyeing this stuff for a while — I’d love to try it!! I joined their newsletter :)
Eryn
August 18, 2015 at 11:35 amI love the packaging and how natural these products are. Buying the BB cream now!
Jamie Rives
August 18, 2015 at 11:35 amSigned up! Fingers crossed!
Maren
August 18, 2015 at 11:36 amLooks like fun! Would love to try!
Courtney Biggs
August 18, 2015 at 11:37 amNot only is this makeup eco-friendly, all-natural, and so pretty, but the packaging design is simple and minimalistic as well. I love when products are beautifully designed. It makes them all the more enjoyable to use.
Elise Crawford
August 18, 2015 at 11:39 amI’ve been eyeing Stowaway cosmetics for awhile now- they are such beautiful products! And I love how natural they are- what we put on our face is so important!
Erin
August 18, 2015 at 11:43 amLove an all natural product. Beautiful packaging is a plus. Thank you for hosting this give away.
Emma
August 18, 2015 at 11:50 amLove this!! Thanks so much for offering this giveaway!
Hannah
August 18, 2015 at 11:52 amI am always looking for healthier products! Haven’t found a mascara that isn’t chocked-full of carcinogens that I love yet, so I am stoked about this!
Sarah goodman
August 18, 2015 at 11:55 amI love how this contains everything i would need to get out of the door with two under two!
Megan
August 18, 2015 at 11:56 amLove trying new makeup! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Amy
August 18, 2015 at 12:03 pmI signed up! Very curious to check out this line, thanks!
Smccormick
August 18, 2015 at 12:05 pmCouldn’t have posted this at a better time – with cancer in our fam on both sides, my husband and I are in the process of switching out shampoos, soaps, deodorants etc. with “cleaner” products. Makeup has been at the forefront of my mind to start researching next!
kate
August 18, 2015 at 12:08 pmSeems like such a great find! Excited to try it out!
Stacey Dawn
August 18, 2015 at 12:08 pmThis would be perfect for an on-the-go, full-time working mamma! Sign me up! ❤️❤️❤️
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Emily
August 18, 2015 at 12:09 pmI’m signed up for the newsletter! I have heard a lot about Stowaway from other bloggers and would love to try their products!
Allie
August 18, 2015 at 12:18 pmThese look like fabulous products! Thank you for the opportunity. Xoxo
Lauren
August 18, 2015 at 12:18 pmThis make up looks wonderful! I’ve been on the market for something natural and subtle! ☺️
Marcy Kiser
August 18, 2015 at 12:22 pmSo neat to learn about this brand! Thanks for sharing!
Brittany Riffle
August 18, 2015 at 12:29 pmThis sounds amazing! I completed my entry form and hope to win these great products
Rebecca Vigil
August 18, 2015 at 12:33 pmI absolutely love the concept behind this makeup!
Kasey Johnson
August 18, 2015 at 12:35 pmI have a 6 month old and am just getting ready to go back to work as a 5th grade teacher. Between my baby still getting up 4-5 times per night and running all day as a teacher, I could really use an easy-going but beautiful makeup routine for my mornings. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Laura B.
August 18, 2015 at 12:36 pmDying to try these items! I so want a minimalist makeup bag! These are the perfect items.
Emalie
August 18, 2015 at 12:39 pmEntered! Love your blog so much Natalie
Urban Wife
August 18, 2015 at 12:41 pmI’m in serious need of some new makeup, especially something that’s free of all those nasty chemicals — fingers crossed!
Lauren
August 18, 2015 at 12:43 pmJust signed up and am crossing my fingers! Sounds like they have some great products!
Rachel
August 18, 2015 at 12:49 pmI’ve only recently started using BB cream (I’m a little late to the game), and I love it in theory but haven’t found one that I love in practice, so I’d love to give this a try!
Sarah B
August 18, 2015 at 12:49 pmAwesome products! I signed up :)
Renee
August 18, 2015 at 12:59 pmOh, I need this kit in my life! I hope to try the peony blush. So pretty!
Jodie
August 18, 2015 at 1:00 pmGoing to sign up now and browse the products. I travel a lot and I like the idea of reducing the size of my makeup bag!
Gennean
August 18, 2015 at 1:20 pmEntered! Love the size of those products, and the ease with which you can transport them!
Amanda Jyanes
August 18, 2015 at 1:46 pmSo awesome! I’m trying my hardest to find more natural cosmetics. Thanks for the tip!
Megan
August 18, 2015 at 1:52 pmLove trying new makeup!! Fingers crossed!
Elizabeth
August 18, 2015 at 2:19 pmLove the idea of not being wasteful!
Elizabeth
August 18, 2015 at 2:24 pmEntered! The colors look great!
Amanda
August 18, 2015 at 2:27 pmSigned up! Love the idea of how natural these products are, thanks for sharing!
Colleen Wilshire
August 18, 2015 at 2:49 pmI am so interested in this…What a genius idea. Thanks for sharing, Natalie!
Samantha
August 18, 2015 at 3:18 pmThese look like great products! I’m signed up!
Brittney goodson
August 18, 2015 at 3:23 pmEven if I don’t win, I now know more about this product and I’m going to try them out. Love, love, love the color choices. Thanks for sharing natalie!
Jessie
August 18, 2015 at 3:30 pmYay! I can’t wait to try it out :) I’ve been trying to simplify my makeup and this sounds like the perfect solution!!!
Stacy
August 18, 2015 at 3:47 pmI’ve been interested in trying their products for a while now, might have to give it a go!
Kristin
August 18, 2015 at 4:20 pmI’ve been dying to try this brand for awhile now! I’d love to win!
Kailey
August 18, 2015 at 5:04 pmAs a dancer, it’s so hard to find makeup that looks good on stage yet is made of good-for-you ingredients! Hopefully this will do the trick! :)
Kristina
August 18, 2015 at 5:27 pmAll signed up! These are adorable!
Sunny Long
August 18, 2015 at 6:01 pmI LOVE this concept! I never understand how other expensive companies expect me to where THAT much makeup in the allotted 6 months!! Such a waste! (Oh, and I love the ingredients, too!)
Maria
August 18, 2015 at 6:24 pmI’d love to win! This make-up sounds lovely.
Bethany vaughan
August 18, 2015 at 6:59 pmAh!! I’m currently in the process of switching all my makeup over to natural products. So excited to hear about this brand and sign up for the newsletter!
Rebecca Ramsey
August 18, 2015 at 7:05 pmThanks so much for sharing, what a great concept. I hope I win!
Jenny j.
August 18, 2015 at 7:20 pmLove this idea :) signed up!
Jen S
August 18, 2015 at 8:12 pmGreat concept and packaging. Looks like the perfect travel and haul to work for the post workout touch up kit.
Wendy
August 18, 2015 at 8:41 pmLove!!
Annie B
August 18, 2015 at 8:56 pmAll signed up! :) Awesome giveaway!
Wendy
August 18, 2015 at 9:01 pmLove!
Laurie
August 18, 2015 at 9:32 pmSounds awesome!
Heidi
August 18, 2015 at 10:08 pmLove this idea!
Eshee Iqbal
August 19, 2015 at 1:04 amI’m loving the lipstick! Now that’s one color I’d love to try.
and signed up!
Brenna Tudor
August 19, 2015 at 2:18 amI am so excited to try this makeup! I’m GF and very sensitive to most makeup and have the hardest time finding mascara that doesn’t make my eyes burn! I signed up for the newsletter and will be ordering something soon!!
~brenna
Kirsten
August 19, 2015 at 2:31 amSigned up! What a great concept!
Laura
August 19, 2015 at 2:42 amJust signed up! I am working on simplifying my makeup routine and would love to have this to help in that!
Megan
August 19, 2015 at 3:37 amI’ve been looking for a bb cream and multitasker! Would love to try…
Donika
August 19, 2015 at 5:15 amThis is great! I love how much care and thought goes into making their products! Thanks for sharing!!
Signed up on their site for the giveaway-thanks for the offer :)
Lisa
August 19, 2015 at 5:29 amEntered! What a great set of simple products! I love your idea to keep it in the diaper bag – I definitely don’t go anywhere without it!
rachael
August 19, 2015 at 7:12 amWould love to win this! I’ve been wanting to try their products that I’ve heard such great reviews about.
Elissa
August 19, 2015 at 7:13 amEntered!
Candi McKean
August 19, 2015 at 7:40 amEntered!! Our skin is the biggest organ on our body- what we put on it is so important :)
Andrea Miller
August 19, 2015 at 7:53 amWould love this!! I’ve been trying so many different products.
Lauren
August 19, 2015 at 8:07 amAbsolutely beautiful! Love that they comply with European standards. Thank you, Stowaway for giving us quality make-up options that we can purchase fear-free!
Jenna L.
August 19, 2015 at 8:33 amI love mini-sized makeup products! I often don’t use them fast enough before I have to toss them out, so this is a great idea.
Jennifer
August 19, 2015 at 8:54 amentered! i have been hearing a lot about this brand. Would love to try it!
Laura
August 19, 2015 at 9:56 amWhat an exciting product line! I love the smaller sizes to prevent waste – I don’t use regular sized products quickly enough so I have to toss them when they start to age. And I’d love the convenience of carrying smaller sizes – hello gym bag! I hope to win so I can try the whole line! But let’s be honest – I’m going to have to try it no matter what. :)
Sarah
August 19, 2015 at 10:09 amI love that these cosmetics are small which is great for both travel and not wasting. I’d love to try the lipstick in scarlet. I’ve been looking for a great red lip color and this might be it!
Stephanie Braunwarth
August 19, 2015 at 10:22 amI’m a huge fan of non-toxic cosmetics and self-care products!
Nichole
August 19, 2015 at 10:42 amAll signed up – I’m excited to try them out!
Kelli
August 19, 2015 at 10:44 amLove this! Makeup is my jam! Thank you!!
AshleyL
August 19, 2015 at 4:06 pmThis sounds amazing! I’m a big fan of w3ll people too which is another natural brand.
Becca
August 19, 2015 at 4:28 pmawesome! Signed up:)
Courtney Thomas
August 19, 2015 at 5:03 pmsigned up! have been wanting to try stowaway!!
Connie Zhou
August 19, 2015 at 7:21 pmThat lipstick look so creamy!
Sheila Trassare
August 19, 2015 at 8:22 pmI’ve been looking for something like this. We eat all organic food and it started to dawn on me.. I feel my inner body, why am I still using all these awful chemicals on my outer body?? Although I don’t wear a lot of makeup normally but for those special girls nights or dates nights when the 3 yr old has a sitter! Thank you!!
Katie
August 19, 2015 at 10:16 pmLOVE this. Entered!
Sarah Beth
August 20, 2015 at 6:38 amI signed up! Looks like a great line. What a great idea to have smaller sizes.
Kate
August 20, 2015 at 10:20 amEntered! Love that they don’t have a lot of those scary ingredients, and I really like that minimalist package design!
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Carla S
August 20, 2015 at 12:19 pmI subscribed. I love the colors and sizes of this makeup.
Ellie C.
August 20, 2015 at 12:33 pmEntered! I would LOVE to try the mascara! Thanks for the giveaway :)
April Ansley
August 20, 2015 at 4:12 pmI would love to try this brand. Throwing away half-used, expired lipstick is always so sad!
Kelly D
August 21, 2015 at 8:18 amEntered! Thanks so much for sharing about these products and for the giveaway! Fingers crossed. :-)
Valerie
August 21, 2015 at 11:30 amJust signed up! This sounds like the perfect go to kit for a new momma like myself to look refreshed and ready to go for the day and love the custom options!
CJ
August 21, 2015 at 5:01 pmSigned up! I love this brand concept. The lipstick size is perfect!
Ashley
August 21, 2015 at 6:34 pmI keep coming back to this brand and reading so many great things. I’m going to have to try regardless of if I win!
Lia
August 21, 2015 at 7:59 pmThanks for sharing! this brand looks great. will definitely have to try!
Sally
August 21, 2015 at 9:10 pmLooks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
s.w.
August 22, 2015 at 3:52 pmI signed up!
Carolsue
August 22, 2015 at 4:13 pmI signed up for n/l
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Anna Kate
August 22, 2015 at 7:32 pmAll looks lovely! Signed up!
Amy
August 23, 2015 at 12:28 amThese look so cool!
Anastasia P.
August 23, 2015 at 6:26 pmI have a hard time wearing makeup because I have such sensitive skin. But Stowaway products look like high quality, gorgeous makeup that is not over the top. Thanks for having this giveaway!
Annie
August 23, 2015 at 8:00 pmLove the look of this make up – the style, the quality, it all looks beautiful!
Cathrine
August 23, 2015 at 8:05 pmSo beautiful and fun. Signed up!
Frédérique
August 23, 2015 at 8:32 pmI am terrible at make up in general but this sounds perfect, not intimidating at all and very natural. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Jenna
August 24, 2015 at 5:53 amI’ve been using Alima Pure for a “safe” foundation. I really like it, but I’m still searching for some good options for mascara and blush! Thanks!
Carissa
August 24, 2015 at 8:54 amWhat a great idea! I hate wasting products and these have such a chic design.