May 232013
 


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Can I say OMG?!! It’s a miracle. I recently discovered that organic lip gloss does exist! I was hunting for a nice subtle gloss that was suitable for work, something that had a nice sheen, shade without added stickiness or too much shine to it. I’ve always loved Green Beaver products and I am a fan of their balms (when I feel the need to indulge). Once I saw that they had glosses, I was dying to try one and test out the waters. And I have to say, this stuff IS AMAZING!

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Certified organic, this product is loaded with good-for-your lips ingredients like cranberry oil, jojoba and grapefruit oil. The color I chose was rose because I wanted something subtle. It was actually quite too light for my taste, but it really does a great job of moisturizing my lips and leaving a nice shine to it.

The gloss is not sticky  and it is not too shiny where it looks tacky. There is no strong smell to it, and it is a great layer over a light shade of lipstick. I am tempted to try their other colors but they don’t seem to provide good ones for my skin type. I definitely recommend this product for those of you who are eco-savvy and health conscious. This is a rare product that provides the perfection combination that I usually cannot find in store-bought gloss.

 

 

May 192013
 
Hightlights from the Fitness Magazine Blogger Meet & Tweet: #FitBlogNYC

Thanks to Fitness Magazine, myself and several other health and fitness bloggers were invited to their Meet and Tweet event. The event was held at the beautiful Mercedes Club in New York City. The event was sponsored by Athleta, Camelbak, Crystal Light, Marmot, Reebok, Saucony, Smart Balance, Tonalin and Vichy. The day started off with [...read more...]

May 152013
 
Review: Burt's Bees Orange Essence Facial Cleanser

My skin is normally oily but lately it’s been really dry. So I decided to adjust my skin care routine and try a natural skin care cleanser. I found Burt’s Bees Orange Essence Facial Cleanser ($8.99) at CVS and decided to give it a try. This cleanser is 100% natural and the very first ingredient [...read more...]

Glossybox: Work that beauty!

 Posted by on May 14, 2013
May 142013
 
Glossybox: Work that beauty!

It’s been a while since I’ve had a Glossybox and Oh how I’ve missed them! This April, GLOSSYBOX has a thirst for beauty wellness and we are quenching it with feel-good products! After a long winter, it’s time to be good to your body, whether it’s an invigorating wash or an indulgent soak. Feel the [...read more...]

May 132013
 
Review: The Body Shop Body Butter in Pink Grapefruit

Dont you just love ethical companies? One of the great things about buying from the Body Shop is knowing that I supported a product that sustains ethical practices and fair trade exchange. Also cruelty-free! Although I do get nervous around their sales rep (I get hounded in the store by bored employees), when left alone [...read more...]

May 102013
 
Review: Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion

Lately my skin has been super dry which is the opposite of how my skin usually is. I’ve always had oily skin so facial dryness is something totally new to me. Perhaps its the change in the weather but more likely its the testing of multiple facial products. My skin is tired and needs a [...read more...]

Review: Indu Lotion

 Posted by on May 8, 2013
May 082013
 
Review: Indu Lotion

As a yoga teacher, I love ending class with a bit of massage for my student after a vigorous practice. I have been more inclined to invest a little more money on lotions used specifically for my classes, and well, this was one exception where I love it so much that the very unyogic part [...read more...]

May 072013
 
Get the look: Kerry Washington at the 2013 Met Gala

Kerry Washington is such a beauty icon, she always has flawless skin and makeup. Celebrity makeup artist Carola Gonzalez created Kerry Washington’s look for the Met Gala using tarte cosmetics. Inspiration: “Kerry represents classic beauty with an edge and the Vera Wang dress she chose is classic with a punk twist. The  stunning violets and blacks in the dress [...read more...]