
My Review of Beautycounter's Beyond Gloss + Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick
I’m going to be honest, prior to Beautycounter I hardly ever wore lipstick and/or lip gloss. I honestly couldn’t find anything that didn’t taste like chemicals on my lips, and/or a lipstick that didn’t leave my lips even more dry than they were. Not only that, but I had NO idea just how much I was missing prior to trying my favorite Beyond Gloss and Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick.
Safer Beauty, The Politics + Advocating in Washington, DC
Every single one of our beauty products should be like that. We shouldn’t have to scan them to make sure they don’t have ingredients directly linked to cancers, endocrine disruption and hormones. We shouldn’t have to worry about heavy metals in our makeup or if a company is using child labor for the sparkly stuff in our eye shadow.
Why Women Should Strength Train
Whether it’s using body weight or dumbbells, strength training could make all the difference for women. There are many elements to strength training, also called resistance training or sometimes weight-lifting, but it essentially comes down to using your body weight against you or adding some basic weights to your workout routine.
Beautycounter’s new vitamin C Serum – my review & results!
I’m going to be honest, prior to Beautycounter launching their new vitamin C Serum, I hadn’t really ever tried one. I had NO idea just how magical it could be! Then, I started wondering why I waited so long! I’ve recently added the All Bright Serum to my routine, and it’s been a game changer to say the least! Today, on the blog, I’m sharing why I love it and some before and after photos.
Why You Might Need an Armpit Detox
Why You Might Need an Armpit Detox Help your body adjust to the change by using the Charcoal Cleansing Bar to wash your armpits daily. I still do this to help pull impurities out, plus I use this on the face, especially in the summer when I’m sweating and using a lot more sunscreen. You do this, so the charcoal can pull the impurities out before the sweat does!
Living Low Fodmap with SIBO (Small Intestinal Overgrowth)
Once I started to put the physical pieces together—the outward bloating with the inward distress—I decided to see a functional medicine doctor for candida, because at the time, I hadn’t heard of SIBO. The diagnosis I received was, in fact, SIBO: small intestine bacterial overgrowth.
My Review of Beautycounter's Think Big Mascara
We had two other versions of the mascara, prior to the Think Big Mascara launching and to be honest, I never spoke about our old version, especially here on the blog, because frankly I didn’t love it, and it just missed the mark for me. The mascara, I absolutely LOVE!
My Review of Beautycounter's Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash Review
Beautycounter’s Daily Shampoo & Conditioner as well as their Body Wash, Balm For All, and more!
All formulated without the use of over 1,800 harmful or questionable ingredients.
My Favorite Post Workout Cleanser
My skin is super sensitive and after my workouts each day, I need a cleanser that is not going to make my skin breakout and/or inflamed. I am happy to report, I have found my favorite, and I’m sharing it with you here today!
Get in Shape Faster! What's in Your Drink?!
As I walk through the clothing sections of stores over the past couple of weeks, I have noticed swimsuits and skin-bearing clothing hitting the shelves. This sight gave me a reminder that swimsuit, shorts, and tank top season is almost here! I know for myself, and many people, I start to take a second look at my daily diet and exercise routine to make sure I am hitting my personal goals so that I will feel confident and happy in my warm weather outfits.
My Skincare & Makeup Routine
So many of you have asked what my skincare routine is weekly, so below are the items I use on a daily basis for my skincare and make-up routine. I am serious about taking good care of my skin and weekly, I get asked what my skincare routine looks like.
The Only Exfoliating Mask You'll Ever Need!
This mask is suitable for most skin types. Due to the acid content in the formula, this mask may be too strong for some with sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to do a patch test on the back of your neck and waiting 24 hours before full-face application. Stop use if any irritation occurs.
How Often Should I Clean Makeup Brushes?
How I wash my Brushes:
This is so important to note, when we use our brushes and/or beauty blender, they can become FULL of bacteria from your skin, makeup bag, house and air. What happens, is it builds up over time as some bacteria is actually healthy for us! Then what happens is you stick that stuff on your face and then back on your makeup and then back to your face. That’s an icky cycle.
How to Spring Clean Your Makeup and Personal Care Products
With the milder temps, fresh air, and sunshine right around the corner, it is great to start thinking about areas in your life that might require some Spring cleaning as you move out of winter and into a fresh start for the spring and summer months. Many people focus on cleaning out different rooms of their homes and prepping their yards for the new season, but often the skincare and makeup drawers get forgotten.
What to Pack?
Whether you are planning a multi-week vacation or just a quick weekend getaway, it can be stressful and overwhelming when trying to figure out what to pack. Are you an over packer? Yup, I know, I’ve earned this title many times. Often people over pack because they just do not know how to edit or feel too overwhelmed and unsure of what they’ll need over multiple days away from home.
Why Beautycounter? Why not other clean beauty companies?
As consumers have become increasingly aware of the health implications of harmful chemicals and toxicants, companies are listening and creating more “clean” options. In fact, in 2020 clean beauty sales increased while the conventional beauty market took a hit.
What It’s Really Like Being a Beautycounter Consultant + Why I Joined!
I’m sharing everything you need to know about the consultant opportunity & why I joined! I want to share my experience and chat about what it’s really like being a Beautycounter consultant, because today is my 3rd year anniversary of joining. I can’t express how much I have enjoyed working and educating the women and men around me.
How can you avoid binge eating during the holidays?
Former binge eater checking in here. If you have ever asked yourself, “Why do I binge eat?” you aren’t alone. Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. When I would binge on a daily basis it affected every single part of my life. My well-being, my relationships and my health.
15+ Journal Prompts to Aid in Your Self-Discovery Journey
I’ll be the first to say that journaling is NOT an easy thing to do. I try my hardest to do this regularly, but honestly sometimes, the time and thought that goes into it can seem overwhelming.