Clean Beauty + Lifestyle Blog
If you’re wanting to enjoy a delicious bar and get your beauty supplements in at the same time, Glow Beauty Fuel makes it easier to get your collagen (and more) in without any of the hassle. A tastier alternative to taking capsules, you get the equivalent of up to 15 beauty supplements in one yummy bar with Glow Beauty Fuel. Made only with premium quality ingredients, including chocolate crafted by…
Commodity Fragrances is a clean perfume brand (that includes synthetics) with three kinds of perfumes for each of their scents, offering a unique purchasing experience for each customer. Widely available at Sephora, Commodity’s vegan fragrances are formulated at 15-25% concentration and are phthalate-free, so will not have the same kind of projection as conventional perfumes (for more info on this you can check out my in-depth guide to clean perfumes…
Famously founded by Michelle Pfeiffer, Henry Rose is a unisex clean perfume brand that’s as safe and transparent as possible. Michelle Pfeiffer swore off conventional fragrance when her kids were born over a decade ago, and in 2019 launched Henry Rose with five perfumes. Henry Rose is the only line of clean perfumes to be formulated with the Environmental Working Group. They’re also 100% transparent in disclosing every ingredient used…
We all know about the fashion industry’s devastating environmental impact, but have you ever stopped to think about the impact of the clothes you wear on your health? While synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and rayon may seem like a convenient and affordable choice, they come with a hidden cost. These fabrics often contain harmful chemicals that can have serious consequences for your health. Synthetic fabrics may be durable and affordable,…
Homecourt was founded by Courteney Cox to bring you “beauty products for the home.” Courteney believes self-care and wellness should also translate to our environment and not just our bodies. It’s a wickedly brilliant way to describe non-toxic luxury cleaning products. If you view cleaning your home as a tedious chore, Homecourt wants to disrupt that and help elevate your home cleaning experience and turn it into a wellness practice.…
Introducing a Swedish natural makeup brand today called Manasi 7 for all you Scandi lovers. The line is priced at the luxury end with the All Over Cream costing $45. Manasi 7 is designed and developed in Stockholm by professional makeup artist Susanne Manasi to provide a luxurious sensorial feeling and high color pay-off. I noticed immediately they had an interesting and wide selection of colors (some contain colorants). Manasi…
Short haircuts are more on trend than ever for 2023 and the number of short hairstyles you can try are endless. If you’re wondering which short hair trends are in style for 2023, you’re in luck because I’ve rounded up fresh pics from today’s hairstylists of the best short hairstyles and short haircuts. Short hair works for all hair types and textures (straight, curly, wavy, relaxed, coarse, thick, or thin).…
Need healthy wellness gift ideas for the person who wants to jump back on the fitness bandwagon, desperately needs more relaxation in their stressful life, or could use healthy eating motivation? In recent years heath and wellness have become a major priority for many people with the state of the world being what it is. It’s as if everyone’s starting to realize that our very lives depend on how we…
The oil cleansing method, also known as OCM and double cleansing method, is the standard cleanse that dermatologists recommend doing every evening. If you’ve spent any time on the beauty side of social media, oil cleansing isn’t anything new to you. The double cleanse is touted as THE way to cleanse no matter your skin type. But if you’re wondering what oil cleansing or double cleansing means, how to oil…
Kjaer Weis is a luxury, organic makeup brand known for their commitment to sustainability and quality. Founded by Danish-born, New York-based make-up artist Kirsten Kjaer Weis, the brand is renowned for its intersection of luxury and organic formulations that rival the likes of Dior. The brand’s cosmetics are all Certified Organic or Certified Natural, which means they are free from parabens, silicones, petrochemical emulsifiers and synthetic fragrances. Kjaer Weis makeup is…
Looking for the best organic matcha powder that will take your tea drinking to the next level? Often touted as the secret to why Japanese women never age, matcha tea offers numerous health and skin benefits that will have you wanting to drink it daily. Low in caffeine and high in antioxidants, Matcha contains up to 137 times more EGCG (catechin) than other green teas and is also rich in…
Famously founded by iconic makeup mogul Bobbi Brown, Jones Road Beauty is a clean makeup line most known for their Miracle Balm and What The Foundation. Bobbi Brown sold her eponymous makeup line to Estee Lauder decades ago, but had signed a non-compete clause barring her from creating another makeup company until October 26, 2020. That very day, she launched Jones Road Beauty, a brand that embraces a minimalistic “less…
Why Hyaluronic Acid is the Key to Plump and Hydrated Skin Do you long for plump, hydrated skin that radiates a youthful glow? If so, prepare to unlock the secret to achieving that coveted complexion. In this article, we delve into the extraordinary world of hyaluronic acid—a skincare powerhouse renowned for its ability to transform the skin. From enhancing elasticity to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, hyaluronic acid offers a…
Looking for the best non toxic toothpastes made of clean and natural ingredients? There are plenty of fluoride free toothpastes to choose from (or even natural toothpastes with fluoride) – the options are endless. Clean and non toxic toothpastes should be free of artificial sweeteners, coloring, sodium lauryl sulfate (associated with canker sores) triclosan (a pesticide used to fight plaque and gingivitis), and Fluoride, which can be toxic at high levels.…
I’ve used ILIA for almost ten years and am sharing the best ILIA products (and worst)! Started by Canadian entrepreneur Sasha Plasvic, ILIA is a wildly popular clean makeup brand sold everywhere from Sephora to Nordstrom. ILIA started off a decade ago as an all-natural and organic makeup brand, but later switched to include synthetics so they could improve product performance and appeal to the masses. In 2022 ILIA Beauty…
Attention all coffee lovers: your daily cup (or two or three) of joe may not be as innocent as it seems. The truth about conventional coffee production is that it’s one of the most chemically intensive processes in the world, with devastating consequences for both farmers and consumers. From the environmental impact to the health risks of pesticides and herbicides, this article reveals the dangers lurking in your cup of…
I am so wildly inconsistent with these, but it’s time for another OBL Current Favorites! Current Favorites is an irregular, casual installment of what I’m currently enjoying for the month and want to chat about on the blog. I’ve got an interesting mix of products that have made my month a little brighter, so let’s get right into it! Monks Copal Green Deodorant Spray Okay, the scent of this is…
The question I always get: Does the NuFace really work? I started using NuFace in my mid 20s way before Hailey Bieber started using it, because I’m a big proponent of preventative skin care. During the many years I’ve had my NuFace microcurrent device, I’d often get asked if NuFace was worth buying and if I saw any changes in my skin from using it. These kinds of questions are…
As someone who’s enjoyed Daily Harvest smoothies in the past, I was curious to try the powdered version made by Kencko. Instead of these huge boxes filled with whole fruit and veggie smoothie containers, you get a small and sleek powder packet. I definitely do not make juices and smoothies everyday, though I truly wish I could be those girls who starts their day off with a morning celery juice. Brands…
Clover by Clove + Hallow is a clean, budget-friendly makeup brand started by a beloved clean beauty brand that is no longer. Clove + Hallow started their sister brand Clover, and later decided to close their original brand and focus on Clover. With so many small OG clean brands shutting down due to economic hardship, I would love to see Clover by Clove + Hallow thrive. Similar to its predecessor…
Deep questions to ask your significant other or friend to create meaningful conversation Looking for conversation topics for couples or just need some conversation starters to break the ice? Deepening a relationship is about fostering genuine and meaningful connections. Use these topics as a starting point to explore each other’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and be open to sharing your own. Listen actively and with empathy, and enjoy the journey…
Even though I’m an American who lives in Switzerland I never really thought about documenting my experiences here, even though I often write about my travels to other countries. It’s been over 10 years since I moved to Switzerland, and boy there have been a lot of ups and downs. I’ve had many a friend come and go and met enough acquaintances throughout those years to know that no two…
Violette FR is a skincare and makeup brand founded by Violette Serrat, a renowned makeup artist who is the Creative Director of Makeup for Guerlain and former Global Beauty Director for Estée Lauder. Violette FR is a unique fusion of French glamour and New York’s eclectic style. The brand’s key promise is to deliver high-quality, easily applicable, and versatile beauty solutions that enhance natural beauty. The brand focuses on providing products…
Start your day off right with positive affirmations and continue to connect with your highest self throughout the day. Never underestimate the power of a few uplifting words to set the tone for the day ahead. Science has proven that engaging in positive self-talk can bring about huge boosts in self-confidence and overall mental wellbeing. We are our thoughts. It’s as simple as that. The thoughts we feed our mind…
The Sireni Beauty Overnight Overhaul Mask is actually a sleeping mask even though it looks like it would be a moisturizer from the packaging. I didn’t realise this sleeping mask was actually a sunless tanning product, because it isn’t mentioned anywhere. It comes out as a creamy yellow formula and actually feels very moisturizing. If you want a tanning effect from your moisturizer, this might be interesting for you. I…
You’ve already thought of clean filtered water and organic mattresses, even filled most of your fridge with organic produce, but you probably haven’t thought about non-toxic ceramic nonstick coated cookware. That’s right, even our pots and pans can be made of materials (flourinated chemicals) that emit harmful toxins when heated. A number of non-toxic cookware brands are making it easier for us to cook worry-free. Caraway healthy cookware is a non-toxic…
There are some hard truths in life that you sort-of-kind-of already know, platitudes that hover dormant somewhere in the hippocampus, but don’t truly understand until much later. From relationships to friendships and dating to career, success (and failure) can take many different forms and iterations. Oftentimes, we may be thriving in our careers and flailing in our dating lives or visa versa, believing we’ll only truly be happy once we’ve…
The one and only May Lindstrom is not just an OG green beauty brand, but a pioneer in the industry. Over a decade later and the line has remained exactly the same except for one new impossibly luxurious body care product and a brief teaser of the perfume oils that May concocts for herself. These 9 May Lindstrom products are wholly about the ingredients within of healing plants, medicinal herbs,…
I personally believe that women should not be on hormonal birth control because the health risks are too high and great. More and more people are turning to natural birth control methods like fertility awareness method (FAM) for birth control. But are these algorithm-powered technologies worth considering? Today we’re delving into the pros and cons of natural birth control to help you determine if it’s a viable option for your…
This post is dedicated to my ultra sensitive skin girlies (and guys)! While we tend to lump everyone into one category, sensitive skin actually varies in severity. On the milder end of sensitive skin you may suffer from redness and irritation every once in a while. But on the other end, you may have skin that reacts to just about everything, be recovering from a severe skin reaction like contact…
For many of us it’s difficult to not be mesmerized by a good set of acrylic nails. There’s something about the perfectly smooth shininess of acrylics and how polished you look when donning them. There was a brief month in my life when I worked in marketing for an acrylic nails startup for the Max Azria family. LA is such a funny place. One moment I’m applying to a LinkedIn…
Looking for inspiration for long hairstyles and long haircuts? I’ve rounded up the latest 2023 best haircuts for long hair along with long hairstyles for you to peruse through. These fresh pics of long layers, face framing curtain bangs, wispy cuts, stunning balayage and avant-garde long hair cuts are far from boring. So if you’re lost on how to style your long hair or you’re looking for an updated new…
Do you wake up in the morning with creases and lines etched across your face? You might be surprised to know that these sleep wrinkles aren’t just a result of aging or genetics. The position you sleep in could be the culprit. In today’s post, we’ll delve into the science of sleep wrinkles and share tips on how to prevent them. From the best sleeping positions for your skin to…
I’m so excited to share Siam Seas with you today – it’s a green beauty brand that embodies everything I fell in love with about this niche. It is soo tough for a small, indie beauty brand to succeed in today’s landscape where every brand is now “clean beauty,” and I want brands like Siam Seas, that are the pioneers for what clean beauty was meant to be, to continue…
Fable and Mane is a luxury hair care brand inspired by ancient Indian beauty rituals and Ayurvedic principles that has taken over social media. The brand was founded by siblings Akash and Nikita Mehta, who were deeply influenced by their grandmother’s traditional Indian hair care remedies. They aimed to share this part of their heritage with the world through their range of holistic and natural hair products. Fable and Mane’s…
Founded by a sister duo, up-and-coming organic makeup brand Araza Beauty creates healthy, nutrient-dense beauty products that are nearly 100% organic. Araza is also focused on making products with high fat content that heal skin. While still small, Araza’s product line includes everything from foundations, concealers, and lip products to blushes, bronzers, and eye makeup. Each product is designed to enhance natural beauty without compromising the health of the skin. The brand…
The fashion industry has long been criticized for its environmental impact, but times are changing. Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable fashion, and with good reason. The rise of sustainable fabrics means that clothes made from harmful materials are becoming a thing of the past. If you’re interested in making a positive impact on the planet while still looking stylish, then you need to know about these ten sustainable fabrics.…
Swiss brand Nazan Schnapp Skincare is touted for its 100% natural, high-quality ingredients and reputation among celebrity circles. They position themselves as not just a luxury brand but an ultra-luxury brand. With the rise of hyper-luxury or “stealth wealth” this positioning is a smart move. Hyper-luxury includes (skincare) products that are exclusive, extremely high quality and unapologetically expensive – all of which describes Nazan Schnapp Skincare accurately. Nazan Schnapp prides…
Happsy Mattress is a certified organic mattress that’s non toxic, allowing you to sleep exactly as nature intended. Happsy uses certified organic, sustainably harvested and environmentally-friendly materials, while eliminating the harsh chemicals, foams and adhesives used by conventional mattress brands. We spend so much of our lives sleeping, so we want to not only make sure the quality of our sleep is good but that we’re also minimizing our exposure to…
If you’ve ever wondered what the most powerful LED system for at-home use is, it’s the Dermalux Flex MD. It’s medically CE certified for psoriasis, wound healing, acne and pain relief and is powered by Tri-Wave MD technology. The more precise the wavelength the more effective the man and the Flex delivers clinically proven Blue 415nm, Red 633nm and Near Infrared 830nm via single wavelength LED’s to ensure precision and optimum…
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