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May 14th, 2008

Like Butter Baby

I recently picked up Korres Lip Butter in Pomegranate and I am really loving it. I have been trying to find a great tinted lip balm and I feel like this is it. Well at least for now. You know me, I will be smitten with something else in a few weeks. It is actually moisturizing instead of drying like some of the other ones I have tried. The shade is also very subtle. Although next time I think I will try it in the Wild Rose Berry Stain. I have to work on my stalkerish love for Korres. I don’t think it’s healthy. Is there a patch for beauty products, or a gum maybe?

Via Beauty.Com

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By Noel Boehm -- 1 comment

May 12th, 2008

So Fresh You May Want To Eat It

Not to beat a dead horse but I went to LUSH again over the weekend. Yes again… it was Mother’s Day. Don’t look at me like that. You will understand when I tell you that they have these amazing fresh face masks on ice in the store and you can’t get them online. I’ll paint a picture for you.

You’ve just put in your eight hours at your soul sucking job, fought traffic or other disgruntled commuters and it’s hot and you’re sweaty and pissed off. Now imagine pulling a refreshing face mask from your refrigerator and having yummy fresh ingredients suck all that stress out of your pores. Once you try one of these you will wonder how you made it this far in life without one. In fact you may wonder if life is worth living without it. Okay maybe that’s over the line, but seriously this stuff ROCKS.

I picked up “A Crash Course in Skincare” and it’s divine. It has avocado, lemon and yogurt and a few other essentials. I certainly could have made this myself at home and not wasted the money or resources but I was childless and roaming free. I was lightheaded and confused. So while you would not have to actually buy something like this, it’s a great idea. You could make your own refreshing Summer detox mask and keep it in the fridge in a glass container. I shouldn’t be let out alone anymore. Bad things happen.

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May 10th, 2008

Love (and makeup) is a Battlefield

Over at Grist there’s an interview with Stacy Malkan, of Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. It’s very interesting and she brings up some good points that I have been thinking about lately. What if you don’t have access to “green” products or can’t afford to feed their families solely organic food? I don’t have the answer, it’s just something that’s been bugging me. Anyway check it out and tell me what you think.

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May 8th, 2008

Awesome Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts

Even if you’re too old to make your mom a macaroni necklace (and have it be appreciated) that doesn’t mean that you can’t make her something from your heart. It’s a great way to not buy anything, or at least buy minimally maybe. Ultimately it really is about the thought behind it. A necklace from Tiffany & Co. from your jerkwad kid doesn’t really mean anything if you didn’t put any feeling behind it. So here’s my little list of things she might enjoy pampering herself with that you can tailor to suit her needs.

1.  A lovely glass jar filled with bath salts and essential oils. Almost anything will work, it just depends on what mama likes. 
2. DIY homemade beauty kit. You can compile all the ingredients for your favorite body scrub or whatever and let her put it together herself. You can include some extra options so she can make more than one potion out of the same base ingredients.
3.  The best gift…well duh make your mom dinner. Turn the tables, put a lot of effort into it. I’m sure she will love it. No this one doesn’t have anything to do with beauty products but it says, “hey I care about you and the environment.”

Any other ideas folks because I’m kinda spent on this one. Help me out!

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May 7th, 2008

Baby Take A Bow

The contest is now over and I am happy to announce the winners, Tracy, Tammy and…Dog Skin (don’t ask me). Thanks to everyone that “came out” to participate. There will always be more contests and you are a good person; don’t beat yourself up about it. Those lip balms are missing out and in ten years they will be wishing they had picked you back in high school. Wait what are we talking about?

 Winners please send me a discreet email with your mailing address and you will get some delicious treats tout de suite. Congrats!

Via Potato Salad Cafe

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May 6th, 2008

The Polls Are Closed

Thanks to everyone who commented and entered the BeeCeuticals Bee-yond Lip Balm giveaway. I will announce the winners tomorrow and you will be oh so delighted I’m sure. On another note, what exactly are you getting your mother for Mother’s Day? Did you get it yet or are you a shameful procrastinator causing pain and disappointment to the woman who you gave hemroids?

Tomorrow I will provide a last minute gift guide that may warm the cockles(?) of her heart. Or maybe you can con her into believing that you planned ahead but her present is actually your presence and you didn’t want to pollute the earth by consuming more goods in her name. *Snort*

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May 6th, 2008

Keep Reading As The Story Unfolds

Big news here at Pretty By Nature regarding the recent lawsuit filed against some of the major “organic” personal care companies. I was able to interview David Bronner (president, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps) about the lawsuit and how he sees the state of the natural and organic industry. There will be a two parter of the actual interview next week. I hope you all are as excited as I am.

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May 5th, 2008

Beauty Is Not Dead, It’s Just Sleeping

I came across some really great products on Etsy today, yes again. I can’t help it so don’t even lecture me. I’ve been looking for a mud mask, specifically one that doesn’t cost a fortune. Etsy shop Sun Kissed Bud has an amazing Dead Sea Mineral Mud Mask. How very exotic sounding. In addition to the Dead Sea Minerals, it has aloe vera gel, jojoba oil, apricot seed oil and tangerine oil. Um heck yeah. How many can I buy at once is the question? I love, LOVE facial masks, especially clay or mud. For my oily/combo skin, they are amazing. This one also has oils in it that won’t dry your skin out too much and make it all tight.

I’m also eying the Irish Beer Soap. Beer, soap what else is missing? Absolutely nothing. You just can’t say no to this. I won’t allow it. It’s like everything I love in the world in one cute package for $4.50.

Via Etsy Seller Ayelet17

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May 4th, 2008

Lemon Bath Cookies

I was trying to find something cute and unique for a family friend for Mother’s Day and I came across this recipe. I am a horrible baker but this seems idiot-proof. Bonus is you don’t have to eat it. Actually I’m pretty sure you should not eat it so make sure the recipient knows it’s not an actual cookie. I think this would be cute and easy for Mom or someone who is mom-like in your life. Now I really want a lemon bar.

Via All Recipes

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May 4th, 2008

It’s Not Too Late

Make sure you enter this week’s contest to win three free BeeCeuticals Bee-yond lip balms. You will be kicking yourself if you miss out. I mean it. You have until Tuesday kiddos. Get it while the getting is good.

Via BeeCeuticals

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