Product Review: Jane Iredale Pure & Simple Makeup Kit
I was incredibly excited to receive this kit from Influenster last month. I love the mission of the Jane Iredale brand because who wouldn’t want to use makeup brand that has extra skin care benefits and uses natural ingredients? The first thing I noticed about the eye shadows and the blush is that even though they are powders, they are super creamy. This also means … Continue reading Product Review: Jane Iredale Pure & Simple Makeup Kit
Nontoxic Nail Salon Offers Meditation and Manicures
Post by Jolevette Upon entering Sunday’s nail salon, I noticed one main thing: no odor. There wasn’t any trace of lingering chemical fumes from nail products, which are known to cause respiratory problems, headaches and more. Instead, I inhaled clean air and fresh wood in the NoMad Manhattan studio, which seamlessly combines nail treatments with wellness in a space inspired by Danish decor. In fact, … Continue reading Nontoxic Nail Salon Offers Meditation and Manicures
SW Basics Makes Beauty Products Using Only 5 Ingredients
Months ago I attended a trade show and received products from SW Basics when I stopped by their booth to learn more. The products are certified organic, cruelty free and fair trade or sourced from family farms. They’re also only made with 5 ingredients or less. The all-natural, sustainable skin care line is based in Brooklyn, New York, and offers face, body, fragrance and wellness … Continue reading SW Basics Makes Beauty Products Using Only 5 Ingredients
ORLY Debuts Nail Polish For Muslim Women
Nail polish brand, ORLY, has teamed up with MuslimGirl.com, a lifestyle website for Muslim women, to on a collection of nail polishes. The collection, #HalalPaint, features six colors that are made from 100 percent halal ingredients. Muslims perform a washing ritual called wudhu before prayers, which includes washing hands and arms, up to the elbow. Some Muslim women don’t wear nail polish since it prevents … Continue reading ORLY Debuts Nail Polish For Muslim Women
Do You Put Makeup on in Public?
A few years ago, I wrote this article about applying your makeup on the train. It’s still one of my favorites…go read it now! I am guilty of “fixing my face” when rushing somewhere, but, I only do small touch ups. You would never see me contouring in a subway car. So, when I saw that the MTA put up a sign telling women that … Continue reading Do You Put Makeup on in Public?
Product Review: Mother Dirt Face & Body Cleanser
I’ve been intrigued with the concept behind Mother Dirt products so was excited when I got their face & body cleanser in a gift bag at a recent event. Just like our gut needs good bacteria to be healthy, our skin needs good bacteria to be healthy as well. This ecosystem is called the skin biome which gets disrupted when we use harsh soaps and … Continue reading Product Review: Mother Dirt Face & Body Cleanser
Product Review: Dr. Brandt Skincare’s Magnetight
I was excited when I received Dr. Brandt’s Magnetight Age-Defier Skin Recharging Magnetic Face Mask in a gift bag last month because of how cool the process looks. You apply the iron-infused mask to your face and then use a magnet to remove the product. The company says the electromagnetic interactions create a “force-field effect” that enhances the skin’s ability to fight the signs of … Continue reading Product Review: Dr. Brandt Skincare’s Magnetight
A Filipino-American’s Essay On Body Shaming Sparks Important Dialogue
Erica Waters a Filipino-American writer and publisher of beauty and fashion blog, ERICA DAWN shared some insights on a major societal flaw women deal with in the Philippines: body shaming. When discussing her visits to her country she recalls, “Every trip starts off the same way: After a 14+ hour flight, I am greeted by my cousins, aunts and uncles. Their first words to me … Continue reading A Filipino-American’s Essay On Body Shaming Sparks Important Dialogue
New Koko Kollection Kit Launches May 31
Kylie Jenner and her sister Khloe Kardashian have teamed up for the second time to release a four-piece capsule for their Koko Kollection collaboration, which launched last year. The products will be available starting today, May 31 at 3pm PST. They can be purchased here. The collection was teased on the Instagram accounts of both sisters, who are shown wearing Doll, a blood orange matte … Continue reading New Koko Kollection Kit Launches May 31
Stop Everything! Mariah Carey is Launching A Beauty Company
You heard right, R&B songstress Mariah Carey will be launching a beauty company in Beverly Hills with her manager Stella Bulochnikov, according to Page Six. Although a representative for Mariah didn’t comment, an “insider” said, “Mariah and Stella are opening a business together, their own beauty company that they hope will feature their own products of makeup, skin care and fragrances. They plan on opening … Continue reading Stop Everything! Mariah Carey is Launching A Beauty Company
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