Marula Miracles: African Botanics Intense Skin Repair Balm & Firming Botanical Body Oil

Marula Miracles: African Botanics Intense Skin Repair …

Just when I thought I wouldn’t be excited about a thing this winter, I found two. Actually, a massive African Botanics box arrived a month ago so technically there were a dozen reasons to forget the cold and ignore the…

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Beauty Without Secrets: OY-L Zero Chemical Skincare

Beauty Without Secrets: OY-L Zero Chemical Skincare

My very first experience with natural and organic skincare went down in 2007 during a mass splurge on the Stella McCartney CARE range of products, popular at the time. Does anyone even remember it? The heavy, oily and very earthy…

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Balms & Salves – Nightstand Real Estate

Balms & Salves – Nightstand Real Estate

With the indoor heat officially on, it is time to bump up your moisturizing game. There is nothing more frustrating than dry hands and feet, ashy elbows, chapped lips and post shower skin tightness that can become red, itchy and…

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Currently Loving: Lavido Hydrating Cream (P.S. it’s Gwyneth approved)

Currently Loving: Lavido Hydrating Cream (P.S. …

Late last week, I tried a new overnight mask that turned out to be slightly more potent than anticipated. Had I layered some Marula Oil over it, I would have avoided waking up with a peeling face. However, I also…

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Jurlique Activating Water Essence & More Summer Newness

Jurlique Activating Water Essence & More Summer Newness

Providing us with an Australian take on Korean skincare realness, Jurlique launched Activating Water Essence this month. If you don’t currently incorporate the essence step into your routine, think toner on steroids. Known for some of the best plant based…

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Drunk Elephant Skincare Highlights

Drunk Elephant Skincare Highlights

When Drunk Elephant (no, the brand was not named after me) landed at Sephora a year and a half ago, I knew we were destined to be drinking buddies. I was right. While slightly late to the party, my recent…

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Kat Burki – Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm & Intensive Face Cream

Kat Burki – Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm & …

Never underestimate the power of a Gift With Purchase. The most recent ‘Spring Beauty Edit’ swag bag at Space NK included an eye cream from Kat Burki, a brand I have never tried before. Long story short, I went from…

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Shea Terra Organics – African Black Soap, Baobab & Coconut Water Face Masque

Shea Terra Organics – African Black Soap, Baobab & …

Known for incorporating some of the most beneficial raw materials into its products, Shea Terra Organics delivers pure, natural, borderline miraculous skin, body and hair solutions. Surprisingly affordable, the range popped on my radar while researching facial oils a decade…

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