April 06, 2023

14 Travel Beauty Set Reasons To Finally Leave Your House and Explore The World

April 06, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Now that the world has opened up again and we’re not stuck at home - it’s time to get out there whether it’s across the state, country, or to another continent. Bear in mind - you don’t have to sacrifice your multi-step skincare and haircare regimen as these beauty travel sets or travel-friendly items are easy to pack and carry with you when, for once in your life, you’ve packed light. From clean beauty skincare sets to chewable mouthwash tablets, these 14 travel items are the best products to jet-set around the world with.

July 21, 2020

100% pure Is Having a Semi-Annual Sale on Hair & Body Products & We Need Them All

July 21, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

What does it mean when one of your fave all-natural, vegan, and organic brand is offering their Semi-Annual Sale? It means run to your computer and click on the 100% pure website to purchase your fave Hair and Body Care products now through July 27th. That’s right, get up to 70% off on their 34 hair and body products that you know and love. We’ve even created a guide that highlights six of the best deals you can get before they sell out.

July 07, 2020

11 Wellness Products We're Loving To Help Us Through Quarantine

July 07, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s very easy to get stressed out these days, considering most of us are still stuck at home, working from our kitchen tables or makeshift desks, and taken away from the regular routines that we’ve now abandoned to create new ones. With that in mind, to help us better handle the daily impact of these stresses, we’ve compiled a list of wellness products that’ll help ease your pain plus make you feel better on the inside and outside.

January 16, 2017

The Indie Beauty Expo Hits LA On Jan. 18th

January 16, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you're like us and love all things beauty, then you must check out the Indie Beauty Expo this Wednesday, January 18th (from 5-9pm) in Downtown Los Angeles. This exhibition will include the smaller, independent beauty brands ranging from makeup, skin to hair, nails, and more. You'll be able to get "how-to" tips from brand experts as well as watching panel discussions about beauty, lifestyle, and wellness. It's all wrapped up in one spot - one night only!

October 05, 2016

Burt’s Bees Will Give You The Perfect Pucker For Fall

October 05, 2016/ Nancy Himmel

Looking for a lip product that gives you that ideal hint of color and cares for your lips at the same time? Look no further. Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balms ($5) are everything you've been looking for. These balms come in six modern shades, provide wearable sheer coverage and don't break the bank. Packed with moisture-rich ingredients such as Vitamin E and Shea Butter, they go on smooth to reveal your healthiest looking lips. Our go-to colors: Pink Blossom and Sweet Violet. Perfect for that natural pop of color this fall.

September 07, 2016

I Tried 100% Pure’s Skincare Products…Now My Husband Is A Fan, Too!

September 07, 2016/ Nancy Himmel

Looking to perk up tired skin? Look no further. In my quest to discover the best and brightest in non-toxic beauty, I have stumbled across something that I knew even my husband would like. Let me be clear, this was not an easy task. He's not the kind of guy who enjoys getting his nails done, nor does he understand the deep and abiding love that people (like me) can have for skin and beauty products. But when I found this line, I knew I hit gold.

August 01, 2016

Natural Beauty Products You Need To Use This Summer

August 01, 2016/ Nancy Himmel

Summer is here! And the need for good products is real. But summer doesn't have to mean dry or tired looking skin and hair. I've scoured the best and brightest in clean, natural, cruelty free beauty to bring you a few of my absolute favorite new finds. I've even asked an expert friend for hers. I promise, these must-haves will leave you feeling radiant and ready to face the summer sun!

February 18, 2016

H&M’s New Conscious Collection

February 18, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’ve already gone gaga over H&M’s new beauty collection, then you’ll be excited to know about the upcoming extension of their current line, called the “Conscious Beauty Collection.” All of these products are organic and natural, ranging from tinted lip balms to face masks and more. They’ll be adding in body care products that contain aromatherapy-based fragrances for women and men, so everyone wins! Their packaging is super cute, modern and fully recyclable. And… just as you’d suspect, AFFORDABLE! Their products will range from $7-13.

August 03, 2015

A City Girl’s Must-Have Body Exfoliator

August 03, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Living in a busy city you will most likely find yourself surrounded by toxins and air pollutants. Perhaps you never realized how much your skin and absorbs this pernicious city scum, but Orico has come up with a solution with their new product, Skin Jive Revving Body Exfoliator ($31). This organic body scrub contains Kigelia Extract, Baobag Oil and Coconut, which are all ingredients that help exfoliate dead skin cells on the body. Skin is moisturized and elasticity is improved from the Kigelia Extract.

March 23, 2015

An Organic Mascara That’s Water Resistant

March 23, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Finally, an organic, vegan mascara on the market is water-resistant. Chella, a beauty brand created in 2003 by Chris Kolodziejski, has launched paraben-free, cruelty-free and vegan Chella Water Resistant Mascara ($25). The formula consists of key ingredients that help not only to condition lashes, but to give them a tiny boost for hair growth. Aloe vera is used as a natural antibacterial agent. Lashes are rejuvenated with cocoa butter elements and vitamin E helps boost hair growth by stimulating collagen and elasticity.

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