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If I were to categorically count the number of makeup items splattered all over my bathroom counter top, lip products would win the race hands down. Lip glosses, lip balms, lip tints, lipsticks…somehow beauty products targeted for other facial parts never seem to give that instant boost of vitality that those for the lips give us. But ever since I’ ve tried to go green with my makeup, I’ve become most paranoid about what I put on my lips.

Can you imagine how much of the product we must be taking in when we eat, drink, lick our lips, kiss …just thinking about it gives me the creeps. So I went on a mission to find an organic lip product, that delivers and is not expensive, after all most of us just cannot stop with just one or two and so affordability is important.

Something that has been catching my eye recently is Yes to Carrots. They feature a set of Paraben free skin and hair products that are made of organic fruits, vegetables and Dead Sea Minerals. They are not tested on animals and are do not contain the dreaded Ps-Phenol, Petroleum, Phthalates and Parabens. In fact their lip balms which are USDA organic sealed were recently featured in the Oprah Magazine. According to dermatologist Amy Wechsler, MD, author of “The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful Beautiful Skin”,  many of us develop an unhealthy addiction to lip products containing Phenols which remove our natural protection nudging us to constantly reapply the product. Parabens have long been associated with tumors and reproductive abnormalities, while phthalates have been linked to lung, kidney and liver damage.

Yes to Carrots have a suite of nominally priced lip balms, tints and glosses that can be found at Target, Walgreens, Ulta and Rite Aid. Also check out drugstore.com and amazon.com for some good deals. Depending on the store they retail anywhere from $2 to just under $7.

Not bad at all considering that you are paying for good health.

Are you a finicky mascara user? Not even halfway done with the tube and your already eyeing bigger and better products at the makeup counter? Well then this deal is for you..

Try the Lash Stash from Sephora! It’s 7 of Sephora’s bestselling mascaras for $28 dollars.

(Source: Beauty and the Blog)

The incessant press coverage of Obama’s family could be argued that it comes with the territory of “Running for President” but the focus on his wife and children angers me. Especially when a racial perspective is added:

“i thought i might give the obama’s a tip. although hip-hop is more popular with suburban than urban youth in the u.s., no one in the apalachians gets cornrolls.” - ACCESS HOLLYWOOD

First of all it’s corn-ROWS stupid, not corn-ROLLS and more importantly what does that have to do with ANYTHING?!!

(Source - Afrobella)

While in Smarter Beauty Blogging…

Having fresh breathe is easy and portable! Check out Dentaburst…

Trend Alert! Neon Nail Polish from Nubar

Christian Siriano’s Fashion Line Debuts on Bluefly - Project Runway Winner Follow-Up

Read about how Natural Products are Gaining in Popularity

This is how Mac Cosmetics describes the new Mac Skinsheen: Legs…bronzed to distraction. Seductive and cruise-worthy. A sprayable lightweight gel that unlike your fancy, never drifts. Brushes lightly and flawlessly over the skin…undetectable. For the ultimate secret application and smoothest sheen, try the 179 Body Buffer Brush. Skinsheen Leg Spray applies like a soft mousse to provide a quick, highly blendable application of colour to legs, arms, shoulders and decolletage.

Hmmm, wonder if it makes your legs ghostly pale like mine are and this model in the photos are?

Finish reading the full article at Talking Makeup Blog!

Well yet again, my year is chalk full of friends tying the knot! Let me tell you it never ceases to shock me the things that can and do go wrong. I am not trying to scare you but when I came across this article about how to create the ultimate “Wedding Day Survival Kit” well I felt it was my womanly duty to spread the word to you lovelies.

See how to create your own Wedding Day Survival Kit at The Beauty Addict Blogspot!

OK HELLO!! Had to say it Joan Collins is looking fierce!! No joke, this lady is 78 years old guys! 78!! What the hell? Umm…whatever magic kool-aide she is slurping she needs to share the wealth. Plus the diva is dating a guy that is 30 years her junior. Nice, now that’s aging gracefully…

Finish reading about Joan Collins and all her gloriousness at MyBeautyMatch Blog!

Meanwhile in the land of Smarter Beauty here is a quick RECAP:

We are all trying to find the magic formula to get rid of these bloody tiger tears in our skin, also known as stretch marks! But before you shell out the dough, let’s discuss what works? Does StriVectin SD work? Read more by clicking the link or image.

In honor of Earth Day I chose to highlight some Organic Cosmetic choices! Check out hemp lipstick, vegan lip gloss and organic hair color kit! I dunno whether to smoke it, eat it or wear it! (click on image or link to read full post)

I share yet another one of my many crazy secrets! Mainly my OCD habits and how they effect my life and work flow. Lucky for me my friend Valentina introduced me to the wonder that is “Gloves in a Bottle” … read full post by clicking image or link.

That’s all Folks!

Michelle

So in honor of Mother Earth and all her green goodness, I decided to dabble into the realm of …

ORGANIC BEAUTY PRODUCTS

My first observation in regards to organic makeup products is that it seems that hippies don’t care too much for packaging. Sort of makes sense, if you go out of your way to make sure that your makeup is made of wheats and oats, I doubt you would appreciate it if the packaging was made of plastic and wasteful bi-products. Hahaha, I kid, I kid!

Well here are some interesting organic choices if you’re interested:

Hemp Organics Lipstick

Hmmm, made with hemp seed oil and organic beeswax. Made in the good ol’ USA and contains no F, D and C dyes. The lipstick is lead free and contains no petroleum, wheat or gluten.

Makes one wonder how they go about creating the color huh? Maybe it’s magic. Well regardless they offer a wide assortment of colors for you to choose from, and from their description I think the overall effect is very light and sheer. Sounds nice.

Retails for $13.99

Check out their site at Vashon Organics, click here.

I recently got a haircut and color so I found this item particularly interesting.

Simply Organic Hair Color Care Kit

Simply Organic Color Care Kit is a 4-piece Color Care Kit for those looking to protect and care for their hair and scalp after a professional color service. The kit includes a Simply Organic Moisture Rich Wash, Simply Organic Moisture Rich Rinse, Simply Organic Rejuvenating Hair & Scalp Sealer and Simply Organic Color Therapy Treatment. Everything you need to protect your color investment. (Click on link above or image to purchase)

Retails for $72.00 at Hair Care USA

Aubrey Organic Lip Gloss

This looks promising and at a price range I can deal with (turns out much like organic veggies and clean living, these organic beauty products are pretty pricey). Aubrey Organic lip gloss is 100% vegan and is made of sunflower and jojoba oil, as well as African butters to make a base that soothes and moisturizes lips.

Contains no artificial colors or synthetics of any kind. Also made with a long list of rich emollients, plus natural food-grade PABA (SPF for sun protection. (Click the image or the link to purchase)

Best part is it retails for only $5.21

Happy Earth Day!

Now get out there kick off your shoes and go hug a tree!