I’ve dealt with dark circles under my eyes since I was a kid. I blamed it on lack of sleep, my mom, my diet and anything else that came along. I’ve tried a lot of different products, natural and unnatural, to try to deal with the “you look tired” look. Some products have literally burned [...]
Archive for the ‘Oily Skin’ Category
July 19th, 2010
Dr. Gram Skin Eye Rescue
Posted in Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Oily Skin 
Tags: cruelty free beauty, not tested on animals 
1 Comment »July 17th, 2010
Green Beaver Skin Care
I’m a big fan of natural skincare, so naturally I leapt at the chance to review products from the Canadian brand Green Beaver. Their line of products are fortified with soothing aloe vera, a 100% natural remedy for sensitive skin. If you’re looking for a skincare regime that skips the added fragrances and ingredients, give [...]
July 16th, 2010
Marie Veronique Organics
Cruelty Free Beauty Brand – Marie Veronique For me, what’s most intriguing about Marie Veronique Organics is the company’s background. Since I’m a woman, I always appreciate when I can support a company that either highly values women or is itself comprised of intelligent women. MVO was founded by three women—a former chemistry teacher, a [...]
Posted in Acne, Dry Skin, Oily Skin, Vegan Tags: cruelty free, cruelty free beauty, not tested on animals 3 Comments »July 15th, 2010
Bee Cruelty-Free With Burt’s Bees Skincare
Burt’s Bees Skincare Burt’s Bees is known for their commitment to creating affordable, natural products for every day use. A long-time fan of their yummy lip balms, I was intrigued when I was offered products from their skincare line to try. Read on for the low-down on Burt’s Bees Day Cream, Night Cream and Anti-Blemish [...]
July 10th, 2010
Summer Shine Control
Well, although the past few days have been gloomy in LA, the sun is definitely on its way. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to be out in public with a greasy, acne-ridden face. A little shimmer is fine, but not greasy. If you like greasy faces, there may be a special [...]
Posted in Acne, Combination Skin, Oily Skin, Vegan Tags: cruelty free, cruelty free beauty, not tested on animals, Oily Skin 3 Comments »May 26th, 2010
Marie Louise Cosmetics Cleansing Clear Gel Review
Not long ago, Jen #2 reviewed Dermalogica’s PreCleanse, an oil-based cleanser that removes dirt and impurities from your skin. As she explained, oils are nothing to fear if you have oily or combination skin. In fact, like dissolves like, so oil-based cleansers actually remove all the gook, and they do it without upsetting your natural [...]
Posted in Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Oily Skin Tags: cruelty free, cruelty free beauty, not tested on animals 15 Comments »May 26th, 2010
Avon–the Cruelty-Free Company that Loves Women!
Long before we discovered the joys of internet shopping–and before we spent our days browsing the aisles of the cosmetics über-emporium–we’d look forward to visits from our friendly neighborhood Avon lady. If it’s been awhile since you’ve checked out a catalog, you might want to take another look. In 1989, Avon became the first major [...]
May 22nd, 2010
Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion Giveaway!
It’s time for another giveaway my friends, and this one is courtesy of Nature’s Basin, an online shop for cruelty-free, natural and organic beauty care products. Nature’s Basin gives out free samples, has free shipping (over $45), AND they have a lowest-price guarantee, which is pretty awesome in my book. So, you all know about [...]
