Maybe she’s born with it, but for me, it’s definitely Maybelline. Like most women, I don’t even think about how many beauty products, from face wash to perfume, I layer on every day. Something I’ve given even less thought to is what’s in my products—until I found Kaia House.

Jumping on the organic bandwagon a little late, I just discovered Kaia House, the foremost source for organic skin and beauty care. Kaia House focuses on banishing the use over of harmful petrochemicals, parabens and other skin offenders, and offers 20 lines of premium organic and natural products including celeb-trendy Osea, Perfect Organics, Red Flower, and Biotique.

But when it comes to beauty products, is going out of your way to buy organic really worth it? Absolutely, according to Kaia House. And after reading their extensive list of un-safe (and common) chemicals that should be avoided when purchasing beauty products, I think I’m a convert.

Read up on the dangers lurking in your makeup bag and then head to KaiaHouse.com for a more comprehensive list. Your skin will thank you! Read More »

I am in love, truly, madly, and of course deeply. Does it really matter that the object of my affection just happens to be my new foundation? I didn’t think so.

Face & Body Liquid Makeup from Make Up For Ever is like heaven for your face. I happened across this wonderful stuff when I was rushing through Sephora, desperately searching for the perfect foundation to accompany me to a record release party.

My old Clinique stuff was better suited to my pasty winter complexion not my sunny spring tone, hence it had to go. As much as I love Superfit make-up, I felt I needed to see other foundations, just to test the waters.

It was like speed-dating as I rushed from counter-to-counter, always a little disappointed. My skin is sort of a cappaccino hue, so finding something that works with my golden undertones and doesn’t make me look ashy it always a challenge. Bare Escentuals just wasn’t working for me, even though the whole mineral foundation thing is fabulous if you can find the right shade. I just looked a little off. Read More »