When it comes to brands on the horizon, this one is my favorite. uoga uoga is a natural cosmetic brand from Lithuania that focuses on using natural amber and minerals from the Baltic countries. The name means “berry berry” and is tied into the brand’s focus on natural products inspired by the deep forests of the country. … Continue reading
Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Polish – Burlesque
Spring is here and so are spring nail polish colors! Much to my delight, I have a new brand to talk about! Today I’m taking a closer look at Honeybee Gardens Watercolors Nail Polish 🙂 I have to say, this nail polish was a very pleasant surprise! I tried the color “Burlesque”. Here are my … Continue reading
Omum La Confidante Yummy & Cocoon Body Cream
Today I delve future into the realm of testing products meant for pregnant women. I actually didn’t mean to this time. I lazily didn’t read the label, but thought the product was pretty and was curious if it actually had anything to do with cocoons? Turns out, I think this is a reference for cocooning … Continue reading
Avril Organic Lipstick in Terre Battue
Spring is just around the corner and I’ve been looking for a lipstick that lives up to the festivities. I love a coral color, and I also love a pink, but I’ve been hesitant to stray farther into brick colors because I am afraid they will make me look pale. This week I had the chance … Continue reading
Tips for Using Khadi Natural Hair Dye
Last week I shared a few words on using natural hair dyes. Over the weekend, I dyed my hair again, and have a few tips to share from my second go. Once again, I used a combination of Khadi’s Light Brown and Dark Brown natural hair dyes. Just to fill you in – last summer I … Continue reading
Provida Organic Nail Polish: Satin Pearl
Happy St.Patrick’s Day everyone! I’ve had this bottle of nail polish sitting on my desk for a while, so I thought today was the perfect opportunity to give it a go! I am considering my shamrock lucky even if it is a little lopsided 😉 Today’s entry digs deeper into Provida’s Living Nails Colors in Satin Pearl, … Continue reading
Diving into Natural Hair Dyes
Holding the box in my hands, I held my breath. As I listened to the sound of my heart beat roaring around my ears, I thought “this is it”. Hours later I watched the color flee my hair, bathing my feet and the walls of the shower in rich, sulfurous color. I inhaled the acrid, chemical scent … Continue reading
Bademeisterei Organic Bath Hearts
When I was looking for Valentine’s Day gifts this year, Bademeisterei’s darling little bath hearts caught my eye. They are reported to “provide a fragrant, creamy bath experience” and come in a pretty pouch as well as a rather romantic design. I bought Orange, Grapefruit, and Organic Lime & Macadamia. Last night I tried out … Continue reading
BBN Hardcore: Vanilla 52% Protein Bar
As I have gotten well into half-marathon training, I am still testing out quick fixes for workouts. I usually squeeze mine in after work or early in the morning, which means it can be hard to work food into this equation. Today I am focusing on a post-workout bar. On a long training run, I … Continue reading
Badger Balm’s Rosemary and Tea Tree Oil Dry Scalp Care
After three years in Austria, I finally broke down and bought a humidifier. I ended up with a humidifier that diffuses scents, lights up and looks darling. The silver lining to having such small bedroom is that I can get by with my little diffuser! Not only does the dry winter air affect my eyes … Continue reading