Beauty
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At-Home Teeth Whitening That Works with Smile Brilliant
I’ve always felt pretty confident about my smile and my teeth. I did have braces when I was in high school, but nothing major. My dentist still always tells me that I have great teeth and I do tend to get compliments on my smile. However, I recently started to notice increased staining on my teeth in the past year or two and became a little self-conscious about the color of my teeth. I thought, “My love of tea and red wine, along with the weekly coffee (or two, or five), has really caught up with me.”. So I started looking at whitening options. When I was in high school…
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The Five Beautycounter Products I Knew I Would Repurchase The First Time I Used Them
When I first joined Beautycounter as a consultant, I honestly hadn’t tried many of their products. After placing an order and trying several products, I knew I would repurchase a handful after just using each one once – I loved them that much. Using safer, nontoxic self-care products is so important for ensuring we are taking care of ourselves and helping our bodies be the healthiest they can be. There are literally thousands of chemicals in the products we use on a daily basis, and the vast majority have never been tested for safety. I don’t know about you, but that freaks me out and makes me want to take…
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My Favorite Cruelty-Free and Eco-Friendly Sun Protection Products
You probably already know that I never go a day without applying sunscreen. Protecting the skin from sun damage is so important for preventing cancer and pre-mature aging (not to mention the pain of a red-hot burn after a day at the beach – OUCH!). Which is why I’ve rounded up three of my favorite sun-protection products just in time for the heat of summer (we’re getting a late start here in Seattle)! For Over-Makeup Application I’ve been loving Seriously Fab’s ZINC IT OVER sunscreen mist (SPF 25)! The formula is made to be applied over makeup (How cool is that?!), but can also be worn alone. Seriously Fab is…
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Everyday Glowy Beach Makeup Look
I know some people don’t like to wear any makeup to the beach; they see no point in it when they’re just going to go swimming anyways. But I, being the makeup-loving and almost-always-wearing person that I am, like to wear makeup when I’m on vacation…even to the beach and pool. I just got back from spending a week in sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and had plenty of opportunities to sport a glowy complexion. Thanks to makeup, of course! I am practically religious about applying sunscreen to my face EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. no matter the weather. If there’s natural daylight, you can bet your skin is receiving some of those…
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Gentle & Natural Skincare Routine with Luminance Skincare
I started really getting into skincare about a year ago. Up until then, my interests had been more centered on hair and makeup. But since then, I have built up a skincare routine that I love and that works for me. I love trying new products and, if I like love them, figuring out how to fit them into my already-existing routine. Taking care of your skin, especially while you’re still young, is super important not only for your skin’s health, but also for preventing pre-mature signs of aging, appropriately treating adult acne, and helping it transition as you age. I have personally faced many challenges with my skin throughout…
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My 10 Criteria for a Perfect Product
Shopping for a new product can be challenging or even straight-up stressful. There are so many options and so many people suggesting their “faves”, but how do you choose which one to try first? In this post, I am sharing the #1 criteria – plus everything else I consider “bonuses” – that I look for in a product before deciding to buy. First, I suggest figuring out what is most important to you. For example, I strongly believe in animal rights so I always look for a cruelty-free symbol or “not tested animals”; although the latter can be misleading since many companies’ suppliers test the product ingredients on animals. Maybe…
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5 Cruelty-Free Hair Products I’m Loving
For a while I was struggling to find some staple hair care products that I can turn to time and time again. After asking my hair stylist, friends, and searching the internet for positive reviews, I can finally say that I LOVE the products I am sharing in this post! So without further ado, here they are! KEVIN.MURPHY REPAIR-ME.WASH This proteinizing shampoo has bamboo leaf extract and green pea protein plus three other key ingredients to restore, nourish, and replenish the hair. Plus it smells amazing! I could feel the difference the first time I used this shampoo before I even rinsed it out. I would never have spent so…