Author: Mixed Ego

After scouring the blog scene and not finding one that actually “speaks” to me, I decided to start my own. I am a culture obsessed, self-proclaimed beauty junkie, fashion enthusiast, and lover of all things shiny and luxurious. I have varied interested, so this blog will reflect that: fashion, beauty, love and life.
Wellness

Wellness: Health Benefits of West Indian Sorrel Punch

I look forward to Christmas because that’s the only time of year my mom makes sorrel juice (also known as Jamaican sorrel). It has a refreshing, tangy, citrusy-sweet flavor that is absolutely addictive. The drink is made from the leaves of the roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa), a species of Hibiscus native to West Africa, and has a beautiful crimson color. Sorrel is actually as nutritious … Continue reading Wellness: Health Benefits of West Indian Sorrel Punch

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Beauty, Clean Beauty

Attention NYC: Clean Beauty Brands Arrive at Barneys + Attend Free Events

Barneys New York has added a slew of clean skin care and nutricosmetics brands (aka ingestibles) to its store shelves, and we couldn’t be more excited! According to the company, all products were chosen because they are free of harmful ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, and petrochemicals, have amazing founder stories and actually work. The ingestibles selected contain nutrients designed to improve the appearance of … Continue reading Attention NYC: Clean Beauty Brands Arrive at Barneys + Attend Free Events

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Beauty

How to Breathe Your Way Beautiful

“People often ask me what I use on my skin, and the answer is nothing—it’s simply a product of the breath work,” said Ashley Neese, a self-care practitioner in an article on Vogue. In the article Neese talks about how breathwork can be incorporated into one’s skin-care routine every morning and night. I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on alternative therapies and gaining … Continue reading How to Breathe Your Way Beautiful

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Clean Beauty Find: Apoterra Skincare

Previously known as Caru Skincare Co, Apoterra Skincare produces a range of products focused on solving adults skin issues such as acne and anti-aging through the use of sustainably sourced plant and mineral based formulations. Launched in NYC in 2012, each product in the collection performs double duty, offering both healthy skin benefits and sensorial aromatherapy experiences. For first-timers who are unsure of which products … Continue reading Clean Beauty Find: Apoterra Skincare

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EVENT RECAP: Clean Beauty Labels and Ingredients

Last night I attended and event at STORY, a NYC pop-up concept store, about natural beauty. The event called, “Let’s Talk Natural Beauty with Well + Good!” was filled with so much insightful information from how to read beauty product ingredient labels to the connection between skin health and diet. Here are some highlights: Panelists • Ali Finney, Beauty Editor, Well + Good • Tina … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Clean Beauty Labels and Ingredients

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Wellness

Wellness Trend Breakdown: 3 Benefits of Amethyst

I have an amethyst stone in my home that I used to pass by daily, without giving a second thought to its significance. In fact, this post was going to be about the gorgeous pinky-nude Sundays nail polish in shade no 4 I’m wearing in the above picture. But as I held the stone to snap some photos I was surprised by the energy I … Continue reading Wellness Trend Breakdown: 3 Benefits of Amethyst

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Beauty, Clean Beauty, Hair

Natural Brand Review: Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

I’ve been trying several natural deep conditioners for my hair and Briogeo is definitely one of my top 3. This is not a sponsored post; I really do use this product weekly. It really softens my hair and keeps my curls looking smooth, especially after heat styling. I leave it in for about 15 mins (or longer depending on if I get sidetracked), and my … Continue reading Natural Brand Review: Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

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Natural Brand Product Review: Inna Organic’s Myrr Detoxifying Mask

I’ve become a sheet mask fan…even though I can’t really tell if they really do anything for my skin. I just think they’re a fun thing to incorporate into a self-care regimen because they force you to not do anything for 10-15 minutes or risk it falling off. I recently tried this Myrr Detoxifying mask from Inna Organic, which is meant to hydrate and give … Continue reading Natural Brand Product Review: Inna Organic’s Myrr Detoxifying Mask

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Makeup Swatches: Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

One of the best things about being a beauty editor is getting to learn about new products before it hits the shelves, so when I went to First Aid Beauty’s launch event last week I was excited to hear about this gem – the brand’s first tinted moisturizer, available now at Sephora in 5 shades: fair, light, medium, tan and rich. Naturally, I had to … Continue reading Makeup Swatches: Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

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