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What Does “Natural” Really Mean?

The short answer: whatever you want it to mean. The government has no formal definition or regulation of cosmetics labeled as natural, so each company defines the label according to its own standards. Even a product made entirely of petrochemicals … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Look Naturally Gorgeous During a Heat Wave

As the temperature rises, the key to keeping your makeup looking flawless is to embrace the lighter, fresher looks of summer instead of trying to fight the heat. Try these tips to stay beautiful all summer long: Wear less powder … Continue reading

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Summertime Linen Bag by Koej

   Summertime Linen Bag by Koej About a month ago, I posted nine of my favorite handmade purses for summer, which included the Summertime Linen Bag by Koej.  After seeing my post, Judith, the creator and owner of Koej, actually made … Continue reading

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The Results Are In!

Thank you to all of you who tested out the products and took the time to give me such detailed feedback. It was very helpful! Here are the results: All-Over Glow: Everyone loved this one! So it’s now available on the … Continue reading

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Chai Tea Latte Organic Body Lotion Recipe

I made this recipe for the Mountain Rose Herbs Recipe Contest, and not only is it a wonderfully smooth and light lotion, it smells delicious! Most of the ingredients can be found at Mountain Rose Herbs. Ingredients: 150 ml (3/5 cup) Distilled … Continue reading

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Product Testers Wanted!

I just created two bronzers, a veil, and an all over face color (or glow), and I need some product testers to give me some feedback! . Fair Maiden Bronzer is for fair and porcelain skin. It has peachy tones in it … Continue reading

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New Product: Sheer Organic Lipstick

By customer request, I’m developing a line of sheer organic lipsticks. They’re half as pigmented as my regular lipsticks, so they’re great for a more natural look – plus they’re more moisturizing since they’re part lip balm, part lipstick!   So far I’ve … Continue reading

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Smoky Eye Tutorial

For my first tutorial, I decided to do a smoky eye since it’s a classic trend and a look that a lot of people have trouble creating. This look can be tricky, but with a bit of practice and lots … Continue reading

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