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Non Toxic Eyeliner Tip
Happy Monday ya’ll! I am so pumped to start a brand new week and also have a little bit of alone time while the kids are off to school. By alone time, I totally mean hanging out with Mercy and working while she allows it. Regardless, when you have multiple kids, only having one is like a vacation. It also gives me the time to actually put on makeup. It is pretty awesome when I get to get myself put together and don’t go out in public looking homeless. One of the issues that I had with makeup before I switched to safer is any eye makeup, mascara or eye…
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Mascara Maven
Happy Monday ya’ll! I can’t believe another weekend has flown by, I hope you soaked it all up and it helped prepare you for the busy day ahead. As you know, in 2019 one of the things that I am focusing on with my content is a weekly schedule. Every Monday will showcase something about makeup. I love that this schedule is now set in place because it gives each of you something to look forward to no matter what draws you to my blog. This week, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about mainstream mascara brands and giving you tips on how to use my favorites. For years, I couldn’t…
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High Performing SAFE Makeup
One of the main objections I’ve heard when chatting with women about switching to safer makeup is that the performance isn’t up to pair with what they are currently using. This always interests me because some women truly care about that over safety and two because I have found the holy grail of high performing AND non toxic makeup. Beautycounter is changing the beauty industry by bridging the gap between performance and safety and EVERYONE is digging the results. Even VOGUE is taking notice! “When Minnie Mortimer dropped by the Vogue offices the other day, we couldn’t help but notice her supernaturally healthy glow. Her secret: Beautycounter, the new line…
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Valentine’s Day Smooches
As Valentine’s Day pictures start rolling in – the ones with lipstick kisses all over kids’ faces really intrigue me. If you really knew what was lurking in your lipsticks you’re covering your little ones’ faces and bodies with, would you really be doing it for a few pictures? A few years ago I began my journey into a more natural life, and one of the ways I started this was by changing my makeup routine. I threw away all of my drug store Maybelline, Cover Girl and even my beloved Clinique products. I did so visiting the Environmental Working Group website and flipping out over how toxic the ingredients were…
