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…
Reviewing Vanessa Simmons’ Skincare
This Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting Vanessa Simmons. Vanessa rolled out her new line of natural face and body products at Beauty Kitchen Boutique in Boulder City. Her product line, Sugar Me, features all-natural, cruelty-free skincare products handmade in the US. In the brief moments that we spoke, Vanessa shared how important it…
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
A Holistic Approach to Depression and Mental Wellness Like many ailments, depression doesn’t discriminate. Your socioeconomic status, gender, race, or age won’t shield you from its debilitating impact. However, your lifestyle choices – from diet to physical activity and environmental factors – may influence your mental well-being more than you realize. As someone deeply invested…
