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 “couture skincare” brand called, moss was created by physicist, Celestyna Higgins in 2015, inspired by her struggles with teenage and adult acne. moss, which stands for “Modern Organic Sacred Skincare” draws upon the natural power of plans and botanicals to provide luxurious, effective non-toxic skincare.…
“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.…
Through my journey of understanding healthier, cleaner ingredients and formulas in beauty and skincare products, I’ve naturally become more conscious about purchasing items that have less of an impact on the environment, particularly in reducing waste. I’ve taken a great interest in brands that offer products with innovative and convenient solutions encouraging customers to easily lead more sustainable, and waste-free lives.…
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.…
Just like that, it’s a new year! 2018 was a year of growth and transition for me, and I am hopeful and excited for all the possibilities that 2019 will bring. I’m looking forward to getting into a blogging groove again and planning for more content that I can be proud of.…
I used to regularly post my “New Releases Radar” series about new green beauty product releases but I feel like my interests have shifted. While I loved sharing about certain releases that caught my eye, I also wanted to post about news and trends beyond green beauty.…
The evolving presence of green beauty in Manhattan over the past few years still amazes me. Since I’ve moved away, I feel a bit sad thinking about all the lovely shops and salons that are sprouting up all over Manhattan that I don’t get to go to, but I’m happy to know so many more people get to experience and understand the importance of healthier consumer choices.…
Credo Beauty carries many of my favorite green beauty and skincare brands in one place, and also has an awesome rewards program. More green beauty shops are getting on board with doing rewards programs (like the Beauty Insider program at Sephora), and at Credo every time you purchase, share, or review products, you accumulate rewards points to be used on travel- and full-size samples, in-store services (like a brow wax).…
I first discovered Malaya Organics through my friend, Tricia who introduced me to the brand and the founder, Katya while on one of our trips wandering through Chelsea Market. It didn’t take long for me to be captivated by the unique scents and intriguing product offerings of Malaya Organics, as well as Katya’s warm personality.…
