Journey of a Clean Beauty Enthusiast
“It's the little things that add up to less" – Jeannie Jarnot, founder of Beauty Heroes June's Beauty Heroes Discovery box highlighted a beautiful Hawaiian brand: Honua Skincare. The Hero was their MALU Protecting Day Cream SPF30 ☀️. It’s a lightweight, moisturizing sunscreen that is also reef-safe! It contains traditional Hawaiian ingredients like hydrating aloe,… Continue reading June Beauty Heroes Discovery: Honua Skincare
June is here! Perfect timing to talk solar care. This is a subject close to my heart. I love the sun. I love going to the beach and getting my Vitamin D fix. But I confess, I’m also that annoying friend who asks everyone around if they applied sunscreen each time they’re outside… I firmly… Continue reading Nontoxic Sunscreen 101 — A comprehensive guide to safe sun care
Nail care was next on my Clean Beauty swapping list! Nail polishes were at the center of one of the first personal care ingredient controversies. Back in 2000, the Environmental Working Group published a study called ‘Beauty Secrets - Does a common chemical in nail polish pose risks to human health?’. The answer was yes.… Continue reading Intro to non-toxic Nail Care and my Ella+Mila Review
One month later, I’m finally taking the time to breathe, and look back at this wonderful day of March 24 that I spent at the first edition of the Beauty Heroes Master Class. I got to immerse myself in the fabulous world of green beauty, listen to inspiring founders who are leading the way to… Continue reading Takeaways from the first Beauty Heroes Master Class
Today I'm sharing with you my birthday trio: 3 products I got for my 30th birthday. They are kind of pricey for their category (hence the birthday excuse) but after 2 months of use, I can tell you they're totally worth it. I will buy them over and over and over again! Rms Beauty Un… Continue reading 3 Clean Beauty Must-Haves That Are Worth the Splurge
After the Follain Bestsellers Kit, here is another perfect kit for Clean Beauty beginners, this time for makeup! The Credo Clean Makeup Kit includes 6 products: 4 full and 2 travel sizes, all in a cute Credo canvas cosmetics bag. Price is beautiful too: $59 for $103 worth of goodness. There are 2 versions: the Smoke… Continue reading Kick-start your move to nontoxic beauty with the Credo Clean Makeup Kit
I received this mini with my first Credo Beauty order and I must say: I’m hooked! Perfect for #sundayselfcare, whether you plan to Netflix & chill or want to prepare your skin for an Oscar kind of night. The Lilfox Jungle Glow can be used as a cleanser or as a mask. Only good ingredients… Continue reading Lilfox Jungle Glow Enzyme Cleanser + Mask
One of my first purchases when I started my clean beauty transition was the ‘Bestsellers Kit’ by Follain. It was an easy way to discover and test out a complete clean skincare routine. It included 8 mini sizes (cute AF), which came in a reusable green pouch with Follain’s motto on it: ‘I like my… Continue reading Product Reviews: Follain’s Bestsellers Kit
Everyone has a first. For some it’s deodorant, others it’s mascara. For me, it was lip balm. Lip balms are a beauty essential that almost everyone (women and men) apply regularly on a sensitive and delicate part of their face. Whether we notice it or not, it’s also a product that we ingest. Most commercial… Continue reading My first Clean Beauty Swap: Lip Balms
When I first dove into clean beauty, I felt a little lost. Which brand to choose? And then, which product? How can I be sure it’s non-toxic? Will it work for my skin? So many brands are offering clean alternatives to your everyday products. Which is awesome but can feel overwhelming! Luckily, some amazing websites… Continue reading Where I Started Shopping Clean
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