Whenever I receive a product for review, I spend a significant amount of time testing it, as it’s important to me that I associate with brands that I genuinely like and would continue using long after the review is posted. BLVNCO is one of those brands. I received the brand’s Natural Teeth Whitening Bundle BLVNCO Box (£49.99) for review over a month ago, and have … Continue reading Top 3 Reasons You Should Try BLVNCO
You’ve probably seen many photos of people relaxing in a white robe with cucumbers over their eyes as a beauty hack to depuff tired eyes, but does it work? Well, kinda-sorta. Cucumbers contain antioxidants and flavonoids that are said to reduce irritation, so if your puffiness is accompanied by irritation, grab that cucumber from the fridge, slice it up and lay back. The cold temperature … Continue reading Do Cucumbers Really Work for Tired Eyes?
Typically, the beauty industry is filled with competition and it’s unusual to see several brands work together, but in the indie community, that’s different. According to an article in Cosmetics Business News, 15 indie beauty brands joined forces to form a group called Counteract Coalition, designed to take on the lack of regulation in the cosmetics industry. The companies include CEOs from Beautycounter, Annamarie Skin … Continue reading 15 Brands Petition for Cosmetics Regulation
I recently started swapping out natural alternatives for my current arsenal of beauty products, and I think I may have found my go-to foundation. I received Antonym’s Organic Foundation at a work event and have used it in the past as a setting powder over my regular liquid foundation. After discovering a natural skin care regimen to clear my acne, I no longer need to … Continue reading Natural Product Review: Antonym’s Organic Foundation
I received BRAD Biophotonic Skin Care Anti-Fatigue Mist as a gift last year, and never really tried it because I thought the spray was only meant to be used whenever you felt physically or emotionally fatigued, not understanding that your skin can be fatigued as well. Nevertheless, its invigorating, spa-like aroma actually does calm the mind, while soothing the skin. WHAT IT DOES/INGREDIENTS The regenerating … Continue reading Natural Brand Review: BRAD Biophotonic Skin Care Anti-Fatigue Mist
When I was in high school I suffered from horrible acne so I jumped on the Proactiv bandwagon, which I used consistently into my mid-20s. During the time I was using it, my skin did clear up and looked great for years until it suddenly stopped working. I did a ton of research online and found articles and message board postings from people who had … Continue reading How My Quest for a Natural Acne Treatment Began
Last month I attended a tradeshow where I received a small sample of Inlight SuperFood Mask, which is 100% organic and free from synthetics and chemical fragrances. The brand is based in the UK but has its eyes set on expansion, and after trying this mask, I think this is definitely a company destined for success in the natural skin care market. WHAT IS IT/INGREDIENTS … Continue reading Natural Product Review: Inlight Super-food Mask
Turn over the bottle of almost any beauty product and you will see “fragrance” listed on the ingredients list. But, what you may not know is “fragrance” may be a combination of several chemicals that are linked to health concerns. Very few brands actually disclose what is included in the fragrance concoctions they use in their products, putting you, the consumer, in a very bad … Continue reading Proctor & Gamble Becomes First Company To Disclose Fragrance Ingredients
Post by Jolevette We here at Mixed Ego are all about getting the word out about natural and organic beauty. So, it was only fitting that we paid a visit to the 2017 Indie Beauty Expo where many of the all-natural and organic beauty suppliers shared their products to the masses. With three large rooms filled with vendors, there were a ton products to sample, … Continue reading Top Brands Seen at Indie Beauty Expo 2017
Talc used in Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder could cause cancer, at least that what a Los Angeles judge believes, finding the company guilty of “failing to adequately warn users of the cancer risks of the talc in its baby powder.” After being diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, 63-year-old Eva Echeverria, who had been using the powder in her underwear since she was 11, sued … Continue reading Woman Wins $417 Mil After Claiming Baby Powder Gave Her Cancer
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