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. …
Plaine Products continues to be my go-to brand for natural personal care products in sustainable packaging, and with a convenient recycle and refill subscription program. The brand recently added to their Face Care collection with the release of a new product, the Face Toner.…
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.…
Clean fragrance brand, Abbott NYC creates eco-conscious scents that are inspired by the essence and memories of natural places.
Each Abbott fragrance captures the sensory experience of exploration and adventure in natural destinations like Montecito, Big Sky, and Telluride. These locations are reflected through Abbott’s fine ingredient curation.…
OSEA is a California-based skincare brand founded by a family who describe their beginnings as “the story of a long line of women inspired by the sea.” The ocean has always been a soothing, healing place for me, so finding innovative skincare products that draw upon the benefits of the sea excited me. …
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.…
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.…
Get a jump-start on holiday gifting by taking advantage of Green Black Friday deals! Below is my selection of great brands that are offering deals you won’t want to miss out on. I will update this page as more deals come in.…
Modern Minerals is a natural beauty brand I have admired for a while now. I got to know the incredibly friendly and thoughtful founder, Diane a bit better at the first ever Indie Beauty Expo in 2015. It was evident to see Diane’s passion, hard work and creativity behind every product and I felt very inspired after meeting her.…
