Oh right, it’s Earth Month, isn’t it? I used to be so into my organic beauty prodz… but then vanity took over and I realized that wrinkle prevention was a higher priority than chemicals, and that a life without YSL lip gloss was a sad life indeed. Also: one too many of my hippie granola beauty products either separated on me, or leaked, or started to smell weird, etc.
So now? I kind of do a mix of natural and mainstream products, and I’m okay with that. My philosophy is pretty much all-natural below the neck—since one naturopath I interviewed years ago told me that chemicals are more easily absorbed when you apply them on large surface areas of fatty tissue, such as the thighs. But I’m less picky about what I put on my face… and if a natural brand can compete with a mainstream one, then HELLS YES I’ll use it.
The other thing is: I swear it’s getting easier to make green choices without having to sacrifice performance. Here are five newbie naturals I’ve recently discovered that definitely hold their own. In honour of Earth Month, give ‘em a shot! Keep reading »
Happy new year! Welcome back! Can you believe we’re entering our FOURTH year in the beauty blogging biz? (Therefore: If you ever get the niggling sense that your hostess ranks very, very high on the vanity index, this is why.)
Speaking of which, it’s that time again. Time to take stock, have a frank look at what’s working and what’s not, and get our beauty priorities in order. Obviously everything goes to pot in December—sugar, alcohol and late nights totally sabotage your pretty—but if you’re anything like me, you’re ready to rededicate yourself to a good skincare routine, better hair and firmer thighs. For starters. Here are MY 10 priorities for 2012—have a read and then tell me yours! Keep reading »
December 15th, 2011, 3:00 pm |
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by Michelle
Guys! I can’t remember a year when Christmas crept up on me like this. Anyone else feeling this way? I haven’t even STARTED my Christmas shopping, which is why my annual gift guide post(s) have been so tardy. (Apologies to you early birds out there!)
For anyone else who’s still on the hunt, this one’s for you… because even though I’m woefully unprepared for the holidays, at least the beauty companies have us covered with some seriously impressive gift sets. Seriously, they make shopping for any female on your list so much easier than having to scout out individual prodz from a bunch of different beauty counters. Some are so cute that you won’t even have to wrap ‘em! I’ve got 15 options here—at all price points and body parts!—so dig in and get your shop on. Keep reading »
