Summer’s just around the corner and for those of you who aren’t already daily sunscreen wearers, you might want to listen up. There are a lot of sunscreens out there, but finding a line that gives you high-quality UVA and UVB protection all without a leftover greasy or sticky feel is pretty much impossible. That’s why I was so excited… View Post
Which sunscreens are safe?
Who knew sunscreens were not regulated by the FDA? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), many are ineffective at best and often dangerous. Thank you to EWG for doing a full-scale investigation, so we don’t have to guess any more. From Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetic Safety Database: Does your sunscreen work? An investigation of nearly 1,000 brand-name sunscreen products… View Post
Product Review – Colorescience Crystalescience Lip Serum
I think the last time I bought a tube of lipstick was in high school. With my thin lips, lipsticks have just never looked right. That’s why I’m a big fan of gloss. The sheer color and shine usually makes my lips appear fuller, and definitely more kissable. One of my favorite glosses for the past few years has been… View Post
Product Review – Alba Organics Sea Moss Moisturizer SPF 15
I wanted this moisturizer to be different than the other sunscreen/moisture combos that I’ve tried in the past. I thought, it’s natural and organic, it will feel better on my skin, but unfortunately, Alba Organics Sea Moss Moisturizer with SPF 15 falls in the same trap so many others do–the grease pit. Now in some cases, a moisturizer that sits… View Post
Product Review – Grapefruit Splash Refresh Towelettes by Giovanni
These little towelettes are great to keep on hand to clean your hands or refresh your face. The star ingredient is grapefruit oil, which has antibacterial properties and acts as an astringent. The wipes also contain jojoba oil and aloe to soothe skin. There are a few ingredients that are listed as moderately unsafe and irritating in the cosmetic safety… View Post
Product Review – Sircuit Skin Savior Facial Cleanser
I’ve always wanted to try Sircuit Skin. I’d like to say it’s because it’s an all-natural line with organic ingredients, but I have to admit it’s the playful product names and modern packaging that really caught my eye. So, I started with a product I was hoping to love, a facial cleanser for problem skin, Sircuit Skin Savior. And happily,… View Post
Product Review – Aloe Gentle Facial Wash by The Body Shop
Okay, let me start by saying that I really wanted to like this product (Aloe Facial Wash – $16). It was recommended by Paula Begoun in Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me – 7th Ed. This is supposedly for super sensitive skin (which I have), but it made my dry skin feel even more dry and tight and… View Post
Product Review – Jane Iredale PureLash Lengthening Mascara
OK, so I admit it. I’m one of those fortunate girls who likes her lashes. They’re naturally long (don’t judge me), but not very thick and I still need a good mascara to make them pop. A coworker suggested Jane Iredale’s PureLash Lengthening Mascara. It’s an all-natural, gentle formula with no lacquers, shellac, or petroleum-based ingredients. It all sounded good,… View Post