All posts by Susannah Compton

About Susannah Compton

Susannah Compton is the founder and formulator behind Florescent, a line of 100% botanical perfumes she blends in small batches from organic and wild crafted aromatics. Plant-based skincare and cosmetics are a way of life for Susannah, who writes about clean beauty and the benefits of botanical ingredients for No More Dirty Looks, Thoughtfully Magazine and Integrity Botanicals. Florescent, however, is Susannah’s personal expression of healthy beauty. Susannah has been working with botanical aromatics for years, blending first for therapeutic purposes before delving into the art of perfumery. Having rarely experienced the depth and complexity of true botanicals in conventional perfume, she learned the art of blending and created what her heart desired — a scent that would move her the way perfume should. In search of those elevating, ethereal bouquets of scent, Susannah honed her skills behind the perfume bench. She launched Florescent in the spring of 2015 to share the lush experience and pleasing ritual of real perfume.

Interview: Meet Tara From Meow Meow Tweet

  Mark my words, you are going to love getting to know half of the amazing duo behind Meow Meow Tweet, co-founder Tara Pelletier. Once you’ve experienced this line for yourself, you can really see how their philosophy influences their ingredient choice and product creation. Enjoy getting to know Meow Meow Tweet, and be sure […]

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Introducing Meow Meow Tweet

  There’s more to Meow Meow Tweet than adorable and quirky branding, but first — have you seen their delightfully illustrated and brightly colored packaging? This is smile-inducing, even giggle-inducing stuff, all illustrated and color coordinated by the team who makes the skincare products, Tara and Jeff. The creative verve that brings us such sweet […]

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Aromatherapy: Lavender & Eucalyptus Bath Salts

  One of my favorite ways to practice simple aromatherapy is to take a relaxing aromatic bath. You can easily make your own bath salts if you keep a few basic ingredients on hand. Epsom salts make a great, affordable base for your mix, though you can mix Epsom with sea salt for added minerals […]

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Antonym Organic Baked Blush & Natural Lipstick Pencil

  Don’t you just love finding makeup basics that you can depend on for a natural and fresh look no matter what is going on with your skin or how short on time you are? The entire line of Antonym cosmetics is Ecocert certified, and many of their products are certified organic, too. Already a […]

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Ingredient Spotlight: Shea Butter

Let me guess — your skin feels a little chapped, or at least in need of deep hydration. Though we are just rounding the corner toward spring, it is late February and the winter weather seems to be on a rampage. While there are many things you can do to help protect your skin against […]

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Beauty From the Inside Out: Raw Sauerkraut for Radiant Skin

Have you heard that fermented foods are rich in enzymes and probiotics that have tons of health benefits but you’re not sure what exactly to reach for? Raw fermented cabbage — a.k.a. sauerkraut — is a fantastic and delicious source of these nutrients and it couldn’t be easier to make. Plus cabbage is quite inexpensive […]

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For Healthy and Beautiful Nails, Try The Treat Collection

Nail polish has come a long way. No longer do we have to sacrifice performance and great color selection for formulas that are safe. Traditionally, nail polish has contained a host of nasty chemicals like formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, camphor and more. What’s the problem with these chemicals? You probably recognize formaldehyde as […]

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How to Apply Dry Shampoo

  Dry shampoo is one of the most important products in my routine. Sure, it doesn’t sound as splurge-worthy as some of the more colorful and luxurious green beauty products, but it ranks as a necessity in my book. I have hair that’s fine and prone to oiliness at the roots about 24 hours after […]

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Ditch Conventional Perfume Forever

When people ask me how to clean up their beauty and personal care routines, conventional perfume is one of the first items I recommend ditching. Not everyone wears perfume daily, but I wouldn’t even risk wearing it occasionally. Thanks to trade secret laws that protect perfume companies from disclosing their secret ingredients, there is no […]

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Interview: Meet the Founder of nūdus

  Nūdus’ gorgeous color selection and chic packaging are enough to grab anyone’s attention. It’s the intelligent and thoughtful combination of organic ingredients plus the fact that these lipsticks are handcrafted that really sets nūdus apart. As I mentioned in my review earlier this week, I’m absolutely smitten with the rich colors and long-lasting formulas behind […]

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