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Toxic Cotton? It’s time to Swap Your Makeup Remover

In honor of Earth Day, we decided to celebrate a brand that is doing its part to reduce waste, and also helping us avoid using unnecessary toxins in our skincare. According to Take My Face Off, ”Cotton is the most pesticide-doused crop on the planet. People think that cotton is a “safe” choice because it’s natural, [but] many cheap cotton balls, rounds, and pads have harmful pesticide residues on them, and they’re the kind of toxins that can get into your body through your skin. While you can wash your T-shirts and jeans before use, there’s nothing you can do about toxic cotton balls.” 

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Finally, a Clean Deodorant that feels Luxurious and Works!

Deodorant is a part of our daily beauty routine, but with the shift in interests towards clean and natural products, many have found that the existing products are difficult to apply and simply don’t work. Cleo+Coco has set out to create an elevated line of personal care products – from zero-waste cleansing bars to dry shampoos and body powders, and of course deodorant. 

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Natura Bissé Diamond Extreme – an anti-aging serum for all ages!

Chronological age, environmental factors, and a busy lifestyle contribute to the loss of energy in your skin, causing signs of aging to begin to emerge. But according to the experts at Natura Bisse, we can promote the stimulation of cellular energy and skin regeneration, to help our skin both protect itself during the day, and repair itself at nigh

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Our Absolute Favorite Foundation is Sweat Proof, Full Coverage, and Heals Your Skin as You Wear It!

Oxygenetix foundation is THE ONLY foundation I’ve used for over a decade – it breathes, protects, and heals your skin as you wear it. And so it’s no surprise that it’s taken Hollywood by storm – Cillian Murphy will be wearing it the cover of the next Rolling Stone. Hear about the science behind this patented formula from Sophia Knapp, Manager of Product Development for Oxygenetix. 

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A Cosmetic Chemist Reveals The Glitz, The Glam and The Batsh*t Crazy

Nothing get’s us more excited than a good Hollywood tell-all…and our episode this week is all that and more! Cosmetic chemist and “certified nose,” Vince Spinnato, has formulated and developed hundreds of beauty products for megastars like Michael Jordan, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Gwen Stefani, and more Spinnato shares the inner workings of the multi-billion-dollar beauty industry with and some of his life’s most bizarre situations – including how he crashed Jimmy Stewarts’ funeral and the disastrous lunch where he spilled red wine and pasta sauce all over Lauren Bacall’s white suit.

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Is Clean Beauty Sustainable in 2021?

Let’s start with the facts: there is no regulation, standardization or clear definition for what “clean beauty” actually means. Words like “green,” “natural,” “organic,” and even “non-toxic” can be used at the discretion of a company. And while the clean beauty movement is gaining traction, and brands are becoming more transparent about their ingredients, how can we tell the difference between marketing buzz and science?  And are there some ingredients on the no-no list that make for a better product?

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