Product Review: Botanics Hydration Burst Dual Action Cleanser

I like to rotate between a few cleansers but for the past month I’ve been consistently only using this dual action cleanser from Botanics USA. It features clary sage extract, which the brand sustainably sources from the leaves of the Salvia Sclarea species found in Southern Europe. It smells light and soothing and transforms from a gel consistency into a more milk-like texture when mixed … Continue reading Product Review: Botanics Hydration Burst Dual Action Cleanser

TOP 5 NATURAL BRANDS SEEN AT FOUNDERMADE’S CONSUMER DISCOVERY SHOW

On June 11, I attended Foundermade’s Consumer Discovery Show in New York City. Here, the top brands I saw at the show. Cannuka – The base of everything in this product line is cannabis CBD and Manuka honey, both of which known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Products range from eye balms to soap bars. For those looking to drape themselves in the healing proprieties of … Continue reading TOP 5 NATURAL BRANDS SEEN AT FOUNDERMADE’S CONSUMER DISCOVERY SHOW

Beauty2 Spring Edit Recap: Natural Brands You Need to Know

On May 3, I attended the beauty2 tradeshow, an event that showcases small brands (near and far) the beauty industry needs to have on its radar. While I don’t have the space to talk about every brand I saw, here are some of the ones that stood out: Deco Miami – Specifically created for millennial consumers who are seeking a luxury aesthetic, without the luxury … Continue reading Beauty2 Spring Edit Recap: Natural Brands You Need to Know

Natural Brand Review: RealHER Metallic Liquid Lipstick

If you’ve checked out my Instagram, you’ve already seen me talk about a makeup brand called Real Her. The natural and cruelty-free makeup brand empowers women by adding positive affirmations to the packaging of each eye, lip and face product. Messages range from “I am a queen” to “Yes I can” and are meant to uplift the you in the morning and serve as a … Continue reading Natural Brand Review: RealHER Metallic Liquid Lipstick

Natural Beauty Brand Review: Kjaer Weis

You don’t have to sacrifice luxury when making the switch to cleaner beauty brands. Kjaer Weis is an organic, natural makeup brand that is high-performance, natural and high-end. Almost all of the brand’s products have been Certified Natural or Certified Organic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s also a sustainable brand. The gorgeous metal compacts can easily be refilled every time you run out of the products. You just … Continue reading Natural Beauty Brand Review: Kjaer Weis

Natural Beauty Brand Review: Beurre Shea Butter

I received this sample of Beurre Shea Butter at a trade show and have been using it for the past week and absolutely love it. The company makes products using ethically sourced unrefined Shea Butter from Ghana as the star ingredient (you all already know how much I adore shea from previous posts), so I already knew that I would love it. Add to that … Continue reading Natural Beauty Brand Review: Beurre Shea Butter

Natural Brand Review: Pili Ani

I want to introduce you all to another natural skin care brand I’ve been testing for the last month called Pili Ani. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The company was started by accident after the founder, Rosalina Tan, began buying pili oils from local farmers in the Philippines in an effort to help them out financially. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Known as the “chosen tree”in the Philippines, the pili tree’s bark … Continue reading Natural Brand Review: Pili Ani

Natural Beauty Brand Review: Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare

I received products from Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare as a gift over a month ago and didn’t use any of it until now. This week I’ve been using the brand’s Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, and it is amazing! I’m talking I saw an immediate result right after using it. I had the most amazing dewy just-came-from-a-spa skin. The formula is a rich … Continue reading Natural Beauty Brand Review: Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare

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