Happy Monday! This marks the start of the second week of 2017, and I have to say, so far I love this year! I have been feeling really optimistic about all of the different creative endeavors in my life, and what 2017 may have in store. Not to mention all the green beauty I have yet to try 🙂 But for now, let me wrap up the third and final of my three part series: Best Green Beauty 2016, with a post all about skin care. (more…)
Best of Green Beauty: Body
It is hump day and to get your through it, I am sharing round 2 of my “Best of Green Beauty 2016” series. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the first post of this series which is all about makeup. This next post is all about that body! I tried a lot of different body products this year, but these are the best of the bunch. Like the last post, I only included a short blurb to keep things at a digestible length, but as always if a particular product’s catches your eye and you want to know more, just ask!
Best of Green Beauty 2016: Makeup!
2016 was one hell of a year! Despite all the ups and downs, I am so thankful that it was the year I finally embarked on my green beauty blogging journey. I met so many amazing like minded women and had such a good time playing a more active role in the green beauty community. Plus I tried some incredible products! Which is why I have rounded them up here in a best of green beauty of 2016 post. (more…)
Poéthique Radiance Boosting Serum Review
Poéthique is the new kid on the block in the world of green skin care, and so far, so great. They launched this week with a serum. And who doesn’t love a good serum? The two key ingredients are wild plums and caviar limes. Before using this product I had never heard of caviar limes. They are found in rainforests in Austrailia and guess what? They contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants!
Keep reading for my full review
Indie Beauty Expo: 3 Brands to Watch!
These days everyone and their mother is aware of the importance of eating organic, exercise, and the wonders of kale. But what is the point of all these efforts if at the end of the day you slather your body in harmful chemicals? Well it seems that people are finally catching on that green beauty is just as important, and the Indie Beauty Expo is a driving force in helping spread that message. (more…)
Credo Beauty Makeup Haul and First Impressions!
Living in NYC there are only a few brick and mortar stores that carry green beauty brands, so when I heard that a Credo Beauty had opened in SOHO I was beyond thrilled. Last weekend I finally had the pleasure of visiting. The saleswoman was incredibly helpful in showing me around and introducing me to a few new products. I thought I would share what I purchased and my first impressions of them after a week of trying them out. (more…)
Earth Day: Shopping for a cause
Hello! It has been quite a while, hasn’t it?
But I’m back and I could not be more excited about this post. It involves Earth Day, shopping AND Holly from The Organic Journey! Best combo EVER. So happy to be back to share this post with you! It’s all about Earth Day … and I’ve teamed up with the amazing Holly from The Organic Journey to share our shopping advice.
Ilia Beauty Lip Conditioner in “Crimson and Clover” Review
I had my eye on Ilia Beauty products for a long time before I finally caved and purchased one of their gorgeous lip conditioners in the color Crimson and Clover. Keep reading for a full review (more…)
Valentine’s Day 2016!
ah Valentine’s day. Whether you think it’s a stupid made up Hallmark Holiday, or the most romantic day of the year, you can’t deny it’s a great excuse for some green beauty shopping! There are SO many sales and gift sets to help you treat yo’ self, mom, bestie, or significant other. And if none of those are tickling your fancy, I put together a very lovely little wish list of my own. (more…)
January Empties
First month of 2016 has come and gone. And with the end of the month, I met the end of a lot of products too!
Keep reading to see what products I used up, and which I’ll be repurchasing.