I felt that I passed a huge personal hurdle completing my first large-scale garment sewing project and I was excited to figure out what new piece to sew next. I had cooler weather on my mind, and decided to try my hand at making the ever-popular, Wilder Gown from Friday Pattern Company.…
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. …
Over the years, the biggest struggle for me in organic and natural products has always been haircare products. My haircare routine is extremely simple (wash, condition, blowdry or airdry, and minimal styling). I have pin-straight, thick hair that is naturally oily, and in recent years, has been color-treated.…
For the 2nd year in a row, I was a judge in the annual Clean Beauty Awards! The awards are held by CertClean—a leading skincare and makeup certification in North America, and PurPicks—a large online community of beauty reviews.…
Handcrafted botanical skincare fascinates me. For every successful product, it is a testament to someone’s wisdom, and ingenuity to utilize elements from nature and craft them into something that positively affects one’s skin and well-being. I think that’s pretty amazing. Wild Grace is a beautiful Canadian skincare line inspired by Ayurveda, that features high-quality organic and wild harvested plant-based ingredients.…
JORD is a unique brand based in St. Louis, that makes high-quality, beautiful watches, which integrate natural, wood materials and elements that evoke the beauty of nature in every timepiece.…
“Of interest” stories about the discovery of bacteria that can break down plastic bottles within days, new green beauty product releases, the opportunity to own a share of the ethical beauty and lifestyle shop Petit Vour, a “buy in bulk” option at Meow Meow Tweet, the discontinuation of Kjaer Weis mascara, and a Fair Trade denim line from Madewell.…
