On paper, it’s hard to believe a line like Vapour Organic Beauty even exists. Vapour is a luxury performance cosmetics line with light-as-air textures. Their formulas are 70% organic ingredients and 30% mineral pigments and essential oils. That’s it, yet the sophisticated color range and the way Vapour wears on skin leaves you wondering […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

  Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a new non-toxic lipstick in town all the way from Australia. It’s called Nūdus, and it’s certified organic handcrafted lipstick that boasts 27 active natural ingredients chosen specifically for their healing and health enhancing benefits. I’m not just talking about the obvious ingredients like cold pressed avocado and argan oils […]

  Dental hygiene may not sound very glamorous, but have you tried Theodent? Its chic packaging and pearly white formula defy the average in dental care. Plus, it’s not just free from toxins found in most toothpaste like sodium lauryl sulfates and fluoride — it’s innovative! Theodent boasts a non-toxic alternative to fluoride called Rennou, […]

    Rahua’s Voluminous Shampoo and Conditioner have long been one of my all time favorite duos, so I was excited to try the body lotion and shower gel that were recently released. I haven’t used a traditional shower gel or body lotion in a long time. For the past few years, I’ve been using […]

  Have you heard about Kypris? This high-performance line was one of my favorite discoveries of this last year. From the romantic, feminine packaging to the brand’s passion for sustainably sourced organic ingredients and science-based formulas, Kypris has so much to offer. The founder behind Kypris, Chase Polan, puts such care into every aspect of […]

  Washing my face used to feel like one big chore, but now it is one of my favorite moments of the day. I’ve always dutifully cleansed the makeup and dregs of the day from my face before bed. I developed the habit as a teen dealing with typical breakouts, and I’m glad I did […]

  There are a few items that tend to make the “most challenging” list when you begin to swap conventional products for natural. Mascara nearly always makes that list. I’ve been there and felt that frustration, but do you know what I realized about mascara? It’s hard to find a good one regardless of whether […]