HOLIDAY 2023 Gift Guides: BEAUTY
While we all want to look beautiful and age with grace, I don’t want to do it at the cost of my health. Luckily, companies are working to do better and offer better. This year, I have made a round up of my favorite clean beauty items - made by companies doing the important work of making safer AND effective products. Enjoy!
ESSENTIALS EYE PALLETE by Beautycounter - I LOVE this eyeshadow! Made talc free, you can be rest assured it is free of any contaminants like asbestos. And the gorgeous colors are warm, shimmery and look amazing on all skin tones.
Annmarie Facial Oil - I confess… I could bathe in this facial oil! I have been using for two years now, and I feel like it totally refreshes and revitalizes my skin. I feel like it is a vitamin for my skin. One large bottle lasts me months and month and I absolutely LOVE this stuff!
Beautycounter’s All Bright Vitamin C Serum - if you are aging (which spoiler, we ALL are!), you NEED this C serum. Vitamin C provides protection, healing and age-defying results. If you want. a youthful and gloomy appearance, you need to add a Vitamin C to your lineup!
Ilia’s Tinted SPF - coverage + sun protection. This product goes on smoothly, and is a lightweight coverage that makes you feel your best. And at the same time, you know it is protecting your skin from any sun damage. Love how this product applies.
Acure Hair Care - Trust me when I say their products work! This is coming from someone with thick, and LOTS of it, hair. I need my shampoo and conditioner to work. Acure’s products thankfully do! And best yet, they are SUPER affordable and free of fragrances, paragons, phthalates and more.
Gua Sha tool - grab one pretty much anywhere online. This is a therapeutic tool that will reduce puffiness. If this idea is new to you, I encourage you to YouTube guy Sha techniques. It will refresh your face and help your lymphatic system drain extra puffiness.
Beautycounter’s Countertime (anti-aging) serum + cooling tools - this set is anti-aging meets de-puffing. Win win! Their holiday sets are priced perfectly, and this particular set will make you feel like you are doubly getting treated. Pro-tip - stick the roller balls in the fridge and when ready, apply serum and massage into skin using the cooled tools!
Innersense Hair Mask - once again, back to the thick and high maintenance hair conversation… I tend towards drier hair that is prone to cracking. Whenever I feel like my hair needs some extra love and moisture, I like to apply this hair mask. All safe ingredients and does a wonderful job!