I’m not really a lip gloss kinda girl, but I’ve tried a few glosses lately that I think are worth mentioning. The first is Bare Minerals 100% Natural Lip Gloss by Bare Escentuals. I tried Chiffon, a sparkly sand color, and Sugar Cookie, a golden pink sparkly color. These glosses are actually pigmented so highly that you can wear them… View Post
Arbonne FC5 Facial Cleanser Review
Called a cleanser and toner, this gel face wash uses strawberry cells for removing impurities without stripping the skin. Mallow, melissa, watercress, and ivy are combined to control oil production and leave the skin with a soft matte finish. Witch hazel, lemon verbena, and rosemary tone and tighten the skin, removing excess oil and shrinking pores. So, does it really… View Post
Cruelty Free Beauty Products – Summer Sweeties!
I don’t know why, but lately I’ve been craving sweets. That might sound completely normal to some of you, but I’m a french fry/pizza/sushi craver – not a cinnamon roll/pie/ice cream craver. When I was a kid, I’d go to McDonald’s with friends for ice cream, and I’d always order french fries. I know – weird. Anyway, I’ve been trying… View Post
Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Powder Review
My must-have for summer shine? Jane Iredale PurePressed Powder. This lightweight mineral makeup comes in a convenient refillable compact and gives me the perfectly matte skin I want, without looking cakey or heavy. From my previous posts, you can probably tell I’m a Jane Iredale fan. It’s true. It’s a great mineral makeup line. Why? Not only does it get… View Post
Facial Moisturizer Review – She’s So Lovely by Exuberance
As the weather gets hot, you get sweaty. That’s how it works. Unfortunately, if you’re like me, that means more breakouts. How can you fight back? Pick a light facial moisturizer for summer that has skin balancing ingredients. One I recommend is She’s So Lovely (We All Agree) Beautifying and Balancing Daily Moisturizer by Exuberance. Long name, but it’s worth… View Post
Lip Balm I Can’t Live Without
Spending the last 12 years in a dry climate, I’ve tried practically every lip balm on the market. And in all my experimenting, there are only three I have designated as keepers. They also happen to be cruelty free. I’m beginning to learn that when it comes to lips, natural ingredients are always better. 1) Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm… View Post
Summer Skin Care: Mint Marrakesh Black Soap Elixir
Got acne? Bacne? Buttne? Chestne? Never fear – Mint Marrakesh is here! Mint Marrakesh Black Soap Elixir is a great summer body wash from Shea Terra. It’s made with African shea butter, coconut oil, a blend of African herbs and black soap. What is black soap you may ask? It’s a centuries-old blend made by the Yoruba tribe in West… View Post
Hamadi Eco-Pack Shampoo & Conditioner Review
OK, so when I’m choosing a new beauty product, I have to admit I’m often influenced by what I see recommended in beauty magazines, as well as celebrity endorsements. That’s why Hamadi Hair Care first caught my attention. But, before I buy, my more practical side takes over and I start my research. This is what I discovered… Hamadi is… View Post