Discovering Be. Care. Love.

My journey with Be. Care. Love. began unexpectedly during a routine Ross shopping trip. Examining their Grapeseed Skin Oil, I was struck by its remarkable simplicity: pure grapeseed oil, nothing more. This discovery sparked my curiosity to explore deeper into a brand that would prove to be much more than just oils. The brand’s philosophy…

Reviewing Zion Health Clay Dry Deodorant

With around 20 different product types and various scents, Zion Health offers its customers healthy skincare and hygiene alternatives.  “It all started with a toothpaste,” and grew to include products such as face creams, pain relief spray, shampoos, clay soaps, and of course deodorants.  Using what they call “living clay” (kanwa, calcium montmorillonite, adama), Zion…

Reviewing Burt’s Bees Liquid Makeup

I recently discovered Burt’s Bees’ new liquid foundation line and couldn’t wait to put it to the test. As a long-time user of their lip products, I was particularly curious about their venture into complexion makeup. The Basics The Goodness Glows Full Coverage Liquid Makeup comes in 18 shades, with Cocoa (my shade) being the…

Shining a Light on Farmacy Beauty

In the rolling hills of upstate New York, a remarkable discovery would transform the skincare industry – a unique “superhero plant” now known as Echinacea GreenEnvy™. This patented botanical, exclusively used by Farmacy Beauty, boasts an impressive distinction: its root contains 300% more antioxidants than traditional Echinacea. Committed to environmental sustainability and product integrity, Farmacy…

Reviewing Chocolate Kinks & Kurls

Juanita Henderson’s journey began with a mother’s love, wanting her daughters to embrace their natural hair and skin. When her children expressed discomfort about wearing their natural hair, this Fort Wayne, Indiana mother transformed her concern into action, creating the Chocolate Kinks & Kurls (CKK) brand. As a Kurl Koach, Henderson developed specialized hair and…

Finding Paradise in CDF Skincare

In the lush gardens of Trinidad, a young girl’s dreams blossomed among the flowers, eventually growing into CDF Skincare – Champ de Fleurs, meaning “field of flowers” in French. Founded by Ginger-vee Carter, this luxury skincare line brings the healing touch of Caribbean botanicals to beauty routines worldwide. The inspiration behind CDF Skincare runs deep…