I love the ease of updating my look with nail polish, and I've been thrilled to discover some really great "clean" nail polish brands. Zoya's 300-plus stylish nail polish shades are all formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and camphor free.
I have a slightly embarassing confession: since going chemical-free, my hair sometimes gets really, really greasy. But weird greasy, like only in the back, and it's very stringy and just looks still wet. Sort of like the coconut oil debacle, if you'll recall my adventures in natural haircare. Read more »
Lily Organics is one of those companies you just have to love—there are pics on the website of namesake founder Lily on a tractor, tilling the land, and actually picking the ingredients she uses to make her products. Click here to read our exclusive interview with Lily! Read more »
I used to love a relaxing bath, but my life lately has been too busy to indulge in baths. However, when the lovely folks at The Seaweed Bath Co.
I’ve been hearing so much about the magic of oils, and I’ve dabbled in a few other body oils. Read more »
I only like the lightest of light things on my face, but I want them to smooth out my skin and make it look even.
My mom first turned me on to Paula's Choice after reading Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, the followup to Paula Begoun's The Original Beauty Bible. It became sort of a running joke as I, a teenager at the time, experimented with new makeup brands and my mom would say, "Wait!
Dr. Hauschka Volume Mascara in Aubergine is wonderful! The dark purple color is fun and different, the formula goes on smooth and extends lashes while keeping them separated, giving eyes a lean and clean look. The aubergine is not too noticeable, but makes hazel eyes pop. Read more »
I have tried other lip balms that I love, but I just keep coming back to Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm. The smooth and hydrated way it makes my lips feel keeps me coming back for more.
I have a shiny face. Most days I wear a sunscreen or moisturizer dusted with powder to control shine. So when I tried Hard Candy Sheer Envy Tinted Moisturizer and it made my face matte automatically, I could hardly believe my eyes. It even has SPF 15 in it! And it stays matte—but healthy, glowing matte, not weird, cakey matte—all day long.
I put it to the ultimate test, however, when I wore it to an hour-long weightlifting session—in the middle of the summer in a garage without air-conditioning in 100-degree heat. Amazingly, it didn’t feel heavy on my skin!
