The Beautycounter holiday collection is here and there are so many good gift sets! If you’re not familiar with the brand, it’s the skincare and makeup line I started using when pregnant with Avery. I like it first and foremost because it did wonders for my aging, tired, and acne-prone skin, but also because the company is committed to transparency and sustainability. They avoid chemicals that are questionable, harmful, or irritating (based on evidence) and batch test products to check…
I thought it might be fun to share some spring favorites since the annual Friends & Family sale is coming up soon. Sign up for my newsletter if you’d like to be notified when it starts. First Date Lipstick – this is the perfect pink lipstick for spring. I’m not a huge lipstick person, but I may have to pull this one out for re-entry into the world (fingers crossed) or my first real date with Matt at an outdoor…
On the last day of 2020, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite things from the year: APL shoes – these were a big postpartum splurge and I was hesitant because I didn’t know if they would be worth it. So worth it! I have worn these SO much in 2020 – for errands, walks, workouts. Love them! The beach! I’m so glad the beach was a safe activity this year (well, maybe not those crowded beach…
Beautycounter has launched so many new products this year. Here’s a roundup and reviews of the new products I’ve tried. The Clean Deo [the launch of the deodorant has been delayed bc of some shipping issues (basically, it wasn’t holding up well in the heat). Check for updates on Instagram or subscribe to my newsletter and I’ll let you know when it’s coming] This is a big product launch and has been 5 years in the making! I’ve been really…
Today marks 82 years since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act created the first rules for the beauty industry. Can you believe that with today’s science and knowledge of carcinogens and other harmful chemicals that the cosmetic act has yet to be updated? At present only 30 chemicals are banned from personal care products. And what’s worse is that companies are not required to be transparent about what is in products. Chemicals hidden under the term ‘Fragrance’ do not…
Ever wondered what all those symbols on personal care products mean? It’s great there are are so many certifications and labels these days, but it can definitely be misleading and confusing. Seeing all the symbols and what they mean was helpful for me: EWG Verified This means a product meets the Environmental Working Group’s strictest standards for health. If a product is verified, it means it has EWG’s mark of approval and does not contain any chemicals of concern based…
A few things I’ve been loving lately: – J Crew PJ’s – I was tired of sleeping in random nursing shirts and now that Avery isn’t eating in the middle of the night, I treated myself to some new pajamas. I’ll pretty much only sleep in jersery cotton with loose waistbands, so these are perfect. I need to get a long sleeved pair to replace my giant pregnancy pajamas. -Ithaca Hummus – this is seriously the best store bought hummus…
Is anyone else always on the hunt for clean shampoo and conditioners? I’ve tried three this year and am sharing my thoughts below. My hair is color treated, sometimes dry, and pretty oily. Rahua Classic Shampoo + Conditioner I really wanted to love this because I’ve heard such great things. It’s also the most expensive of the three I tried (and 1 oz less product). But, I really don’t like the smell!! I could put up with the smell if…
Hello, Popping in with some of the things I’ve been loving lately (mostly Christmas gifts, haha). Yeti Rambler I’m not a huge Yeti person, just because of the price, but an ad for one of these displayed on my Elster page when I was looking for things to add to my wish list for my family gift exchange. And I LOVE it. It keeps my tea warm for a while, so I don’t feel rushed to drink it; I’m no…