I recently tested the innovative shopping experience from NakedPoppy, a new clean beauty online shop that utilizes technology to provide personalized beauty and skincare product recommendations. (Read my previous blog post.) NakedPoppy not only offers well-known clean beauty and skincare brands, but also includes their own line of natural, organic products that are up-to-par with others out there.…
Even before quarantine, there are truly only a few makeup essentials I usually wear on a regular basis, especially at home. Sometimes you just need a little bit of color on your lips and defined brows to feel put together and ready for the day, even if you’re just traveling to your work-from-home makeshift office.…
Hynt Beauty is a brand that’s been around for a while in the green beauty world, but one that I have not tried many products from. Hynt (pronounced like “hint”) is well-known for its high-quality mineral makeup products, but they also have an impressive range of skincare.…
Like most people I know, during quarantine I have not really been in the mood to deal with wearing much makeup. If anything, I’ve been gravitating towards the satisfaction of a less rushed (and sometimes indulgent) daily skincare routine, maybe managing some brow makeup for important work Zoom meetings, and anything to keep my lips from being parched and flakey. …
The overarching beauty world still has a long way to go with being inclusive of all skin tones. Orcé Cosmetics aims to fill the gap in the beauty world with makeup developed for Asian complexions, conceived and founded by an Asian woman.…
A lot of green beauty brands have jumped into action during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many brands are giving back to healthcare workers whether through products, donations, or other charitable initiatives, and others are simply rolling out special programs and products for those on the front lines and the rest of us at home. …
When EcoBrow came out with their Defining Wax (brow pomade) a couple years ago, I slowly became a fan but failed to write about it. Recently, the brand also released the convenient Defining Crayon pencil, and I quickly found there were obvious pros and cons when comparing both products that I believed were important to share.…
Ever since I got into beauty, eye shadow has always been one of my favorite makeup products. I just love how eye shadow can add a bit of dramatic color and definition to a normal look, and it just makes things more fun.…
The lore of the phoenix is a familiar one across all cultures and histories–a mystical bird that dies and obtains new life through rising from its ashes. I’ll keep the powerful phoenix in mind as I strive for my best self this new year, putting to rest everything negative and rising ahead stronger and more amazing than ever.…
I’ve been curious about Au Naturale Cosmetics not only because of the wonderful impact the brand is having on the beauty world, but also because their products translate popular mainstream beauty trends into effective, beautiful products with clean formulas.
Check out Au Naturale’s #CleanBeautyRevolution campaign, which aims for stricter legislation to monitor the cosmetics industry and protect consumers.…
