The perfect companion to the eye-focused makeup trends for this Spring/Summer 2013 season, nude lips have been all over the runways as of late. But you don’t need to go designer nor sacrifice health for beauty to sport this trend. Here I present you two of my favorite lip products from Lily Lolo, one of … Continue reading »
When it comes to skincare, I increasingly believe that less is more. Less scrubbing, less stripping, less peeling. And, of course, less petrochemicals and silicones as eliminating those largely obviates the need for harsh cleansing methods in the first place. So here are two of my most favorite organic creamy cleansers side-by-side: Pai and Weleda. … Continue reading »
If someone had told me a year ago that I would end up using a mineral foundation again, I would have told them they were totally nuts. My skin has become quite dry as of late and my attempts to go back to using powder products have more often than not ended up in total … Continue reading »
If you are looking for a natural alternative to retinol treatments or plastic surgery to combat the signs of aging, look no further than rosehip oil. Rosehip oil is truly an anti-aging elixir backed by clinical studies that confirm its effectiveness at promoting youthful skin and improving the appearance of scars, stretch marks, sun damage, … Continue reading »
EcoTools is a brand with a cult following. Their brushes are vegan, eco-friendly, good quality and high-performing. Many times they match, and sometimes even outperform, high-end brands for just a fraction of the price. Is it any wonder then that so many, from teenagers to makeup artists alike, gravitate towards the brand? I have been … Continue reading »
Forget diamonds, highlighter is a girl’s best friend–particularly if you have dry or aging skin. Here I want to introduce you to my latest BFF, Lily Lolo’s mineral shimmer in Star Dust. My skin has been looking a little blah as of late. Interestingly it has never been more clear or even, but dry skin … Continue reading »
If you’ve been following my blog, you know this quest has been going on for a while…. Well, about two weeks ago I almost had it! Why is it that almost no natural brand makes a color that will work for me? Everything is too pink or too orange, and there seem to be almost … Continue reading »
While trying to figure out what to write about next (harder than it seems!), it suddenly dawned on me that I had not told you yet about my recent organic find at Target: Boots! Boots is a British pharmacy and they have a small organic skin care line (among their many other conventional skin care and … Continue reading »
When I first received a sample of Nvey Eco’s Creme Deluxe Flawless Foundation, I wasn’t sure how it should be applied. Using my fingers seemed the right way, but all I got was a smudge that would not budge; so I chucked it in the “not for me” “too hard to spread” category and didn’t … Continue reading »
Last year, after discovering that I was deficient in vitamin D, I decided to spend more time in the sun, despite common recommendations to the contrary (turns out I was right, as this video points out). But then the hot DC summer came and I started to sport the “ombre” look, except not on my … Continue reading »
