I’ve just found a great way to shave some time off my morning routine. The perfect combination for my oily, acne-prone skin: Jane Iredale’s Dream Tint and Zap & Hide Concealer. Dream Tint is a tinted moisturizer, but it doesn’t feel like any tinted moisturizer I’ve used before. It smooths on easily like others, but instead of sitting on the… View Post
Product Review – Rose Monsoon Hydrating Mist by Miessence
I recently found this Australian company called Miessence that I’m pretty excited about. They seem to be one of the few brands that is totally committed to healthy cosmetics – and ladies and gentleman, they do their homework! The Miesscence (prounounced “my essence”) products are either USDA Certified Organic or Australian Certified Organic. There are a lot of companies who… View Post
Product Review – REN Conditioning Eye Makeup Remover
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve had the hardest time finding an eye makeup remover that I like. I’ve tried all the drugstore brands … but they either were too greasy or too drying. And none of them seemed to remove it as well as a gentle facial cleanser. However, as I’ve been trying more natural products, I… View Post
Product Review – Sun Science Sunscreens
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