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Nvey Eco Cosmetics

I am so happy I decided to seek out organic makeup because had I not, I wouldn’t have discovered this brand, Nvey Eco Cosmetics.

Made in Australia, the products do not contain any of the harmful chemicals most cosmetics use such as “talc, Parabens, Petroleum based ingredients, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, synthetic fragrances and genetically [...]

Get this look~ Jayma Mays

How adorable is Jayma Mays? I cannot wait  until Glee starts up again. Jayma’s character, Emma will be dating a dentist played by none other than John “Uncle Jesse” Stamos!

Here Jayma sparkles at the premiere of Glee. Her makeup artist Jamie Greenberg used mark cosmetics. Here are the details:

FACE- “To prep Jayma’s skin, I applied [...]

Olivina Honeysuckle Rose

When I opened my box of Olivina Honeysuckle Rose soap, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. There is no better scent in the world than this delicious blend of honeysuckle and rose.

Olivina Napa Valley  is a company founded by Susan Costner-Kenward, an accomplished writer who won prestigious James Beard awards for her cookbooks. [...]

Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle CoQ10

Knowing there are products like Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle lotion available, why would anyone choose to not go organic? I’ve been reading labels with such dedication I feel like I’ve been schooled in ingredient reading. Keep in mind- the lesser the ingredients, the better. And the more you recognize what’s what, you will choose differently. This has all kinds [...]

Cost effective, all natural, good for face and body..

I’m talking about oil!  Not just any oil, I am not suggesting you cover yourself in Wesson. No, there are a few oils that are  easily absorbed and highly beneficial to both body and face. These are my faves.

I’ve been using this Sweet Almond Oil on my body after getting out of the shower. Its [...]

Mad Gab’s Natural Lip Shimmers

In my quest to discover all natural beauty products, I felt it was karmic that Mad Gab’s Lip Shimmer information landed in my email!

Mad Gab’s is a wonderful company started by Gabrielle Melchionda. Her products are “environmentally and socially responsible” which gets two thumbs up and a kiss from yours truly.

I tried the Natural Lip [...]

No More Dirty Looks

Let me put this in layman’s terms: most cosmetics, body care products, nail polishes and removers, deodorant, hair dye, hair products etc etc are made with harmful , sometimes toxic, ingredients. You will find things like lead, which is bad bad bad, in your everyday lipstick. Your body absorbs 60% of whatever you put ON [...]

Four Truffles kicks off Natural Beauty month

Happy September 1st! For the month of September, I will be highlighting natural and organic beauty. Yes, I’ll feature other non-organic items too, but the focus is going to be beauty products that do not contain any harmful ingredients, products you can use knowing the ingredients are good for you!

And to kick off Hello Dollface’s Natural [...]