Let’s bathe in gasoline!  Does that sound like fun to anyone? We live in a beautiful world.  But sometimes we fail to see the world’s beauty, just as sometimes we fail to see our own. At 13, we take an interest in make-up.  We study our mothers, our sisters, our friends and our idols,...

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine   Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain the 2010 Safe Cosmetics Act? What does it purport to do and has it been signed into law? – Megan Wilson, Austin, TX The Safe Cosmetics Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in July...

Dear Beauty Chick… A lovely customer of mine recently asked me when she should throw out makeup (I’m pretty sure she was in the midst of a “spring cleaning bug” as one has hit me recently as well.) So naturally I said “That’s a great question- I’m so...

When you visit Butterfly Effect‘s flagship store in Sarasota, Florida, you begin a beauty experience. As you browse the modern, white shelves, you’ll find some of the best natural & organic beauty and skincare products. How do I know? Because I evaluate and try every product,...

Congrats to Justine (@ShesAnAngel417) you’ve won five brand new full size eyeshadow colors from Modern Minerals! You will be contacted via email and/or Twitter, please respond within 48 hours to claim your gift or another winner will be randomly chosen. HUGE thank you to everyone who...

Over the last several years there has been a huge shift to the use of mineral make up.  Having made the switch about seven years ago, I can’t imagine going back to a liquid foundation. A quick review of the benefits of a mineral based cosmetic: It feels great. Light and airy allowing...

As a big fan of mineral makeup, a favorite find I came across last year when needing to replace my brushes was EcoTools.  Earth-friendly cosmetic brushes incorporating bamboo handles, recycled aluminum and taklon bristles – a synthetic versus a natural animal hair bristle.  Best of...