Aveda Uruku Makeup Collection

I should first state that I have not been a shopper at Aveda in many, many years. Many of you OBE readers have stated that buying from companies that are bought by big beauty (i.e. Estee Lauder) makes you a bit uneasy.  While I agree on some levels that companies are wont to change after the BIG sale, I'll leave off the editorializing about this new line until I actually try it and view the ingredient listing, instead of the ever ready "active ingredients." Since I know some of you swear by Aveda products, you'll be happy to read the following:

... To coincide with their 30th year anniversary, Aveda™ celebrates the culture and heritage of the Yawanawa peoples of the Brazilian Amazon with the re-launch of its Uruku makeup collection. A new, refreshing Uruku Lip Pigment formula and Uruku Bronzer are formulated with rich annatto pigment from the urukum shrub, organically grown by the Yawanawa Tribe in Brazil. The Uruku collection also debuts a new, luxurious, non-animal Uruku Bronzer Brush, along with new packaging inspired by the Yawanawa. From Brazil to Aveda, Uruku reflects how indigenous art and culture can inspire modern beauty. The new launch is slated for September 2008.

Read on for the product lineup...

URUKU BRONZER
New to the Uruku line-up, the Uruku Bronzer combines the power of high performance botanicals and minerals for a smooth and natural, sun-kissed glow. Each duo-shade bronzer is embossed with a diamond symbol representing the Yawanawa anaconda snake.

Key Benefits
•    Formulated without synthetic pigments. Synthetic pigments are replaced with annatto, a powdered pigment from urukum, and mica, a light-reflecting mineral. Delivers lasting color for all skin types.
•    Helps protect and condition skin. Tocopherol, a natural vitamin E from soy, contains antioxidants; soy emollients condition skin.
Application: Using the Uruku Bronzing Brush, place brush head in pan and swirl. Tap off excess product. Sweep over nose, forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, and décolleté, blending well. Build to desired intensity.
Shades: Amazonia, Brazilian Sun and Bossa Glow
Suggested retail: $22.50

BRONZER BRUSH
Also new to the collection, a set featuring a Kabuki style brush and Uruku Bronzer combo.

Features
•    Non-animal, cruelty-free taklon bristles are luxuriously soft.
•    Eco-dyed bristles in red-orange hues add color inspired by urukum pigment.
•    25% post-consumer recycled short handle made of metallic bronze aluminum.
•    Certified organic cotton pouch printed with the Yawanawa anaconda snake (diamond symbol) accompanies each brush for on-the-go touch-ups.
Suggested retail: $37.50

URUKU LIP PIGMENT
A refreshing, new formula infused with 100% color from the earth and Brazilian botanical oils for smooth, hydrating color. Available in two finishes: Full Coverage for rich, creamy texture and Sheer Coverage for translucent color.

Key Benefits
•     Formulated without synthetic pigments. Synthetic pigments are replaced with annatto, a powdered pigment from urukum, and mica, a light-reflecting mineral. Delivers lasting color for all skin types.
•    Conditions lips with Brazilian botanical oils of organic babassu, maracuja (passion flower), pequi and annatto.
Application: Apply Lip Color following the natural contour of lips. For a more precise application, apply with Aveda Flax Sticks Lip Brush or the new Envirometal™ Retractable Lip Brush.
Shades: NEW Arrowroot, NEW Maracuja, NEW Sheer Ivory Nut, Golden Bixa, Annatto Clay, Orellana Sun, Laelia, Sheer Cassava, Sheer Camellia Glow, Sheer Taro, Sheer Red Ambrosia Fire, Sheer Ochre
Aroma: A sweet, refreshing blend 100% certified organic essential oils of vanilla, anise, cinnamon and spearmint with a hint of peppermint.
Suggested retail: $14.00

URUKU EYE ACCENT
A lightweight creme-to-powder shadow that delivers a wash of silky color without creasing.  Goes on creamy, then dries to a powdery, crease-resistant finish.

Key Benefits
•    Conditioning. Formulated with annatto pigment and moisture-rich, protecting botanicals of certified organic babassu oil and U.S. patented cupuaçu conditioning complex.
Application: Apply as a primer or as a long-wearing, silky wash of color.
Shades: Acacia, New Duna, Yuca, New Caja
Suggested retail: $16.00

URUKU CHEEK/LIP CREME
Creamy and lightweight, the Cheek/Lip Creme delivers natural, build-able color for a fresh, healthy glow to cheeks and lips.

Key Benefits
•    Conditioning. Formulated with annatto pigment and moisture-rich, protecting botanicals of certified organic babassu oil and U.S. patented cupuaçu conditioning complex.
Application: Blend onto cheeks and/or lips with fingertips.
Shades: Roselle, Canna, Guava, NEW Solara 
Aroma: An uplifting blend of 100% certified organic essential oils of peppermint, anis, cinnamon and basil.
Suggested retail:  $16.00

URUKU EYE-LIP COLOR LINER
Creamy, smudge resistant, defining color for eyes and lips.

Key Benefits
•    Conditioning. Formulated with annatto pigment and U.S. patented cupuaçu conditioning complex.
Application: Eyes: apply to entire eyelid. Lips: follow natural contours, working from the outside of lips.
Shades: Kava, Verona, Morena
Suggested retail: $12.50