The Scented Life has a fantastic post today about natural and organic perfumes. Head on over to get a crash course in the differences between the two and a list of some great fragrances to try. Did you there was a Natural Perfumers Guild? Neither did I. *Crawling back under my rock now*
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Kim over at Indie Style File has rounded up some pretty cute promise rings if you’re in the market. But I guess if you’re in the market you are 15, still living with your parents and trying really hard to get laid. Or you could possibly be 35, still living with your parents and trying really hard to get laid. I’m not here to judge. I could always use a pretty ring that has absolutely no commitment or promise attached to it. Unless maybe it’s, “I promise to take out the trash.”
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I recently had the opportunity to try out the BeeCeuticals Organics skincare line. I had never heard of it until one of my lovely readers recommended it. I have to tell you that I am hooked. Their Bee-yond Lip Balm is truly emollient and not waxy. Most chapstick like products have this weird taste and they don’t last very long. You could end up reapplying it every 15 minutes. This lip balm on the other hand my friend will change your life.
The Beeyond Body Balm is over the top moisturizing. I’ve been stashing it in my nightstand for lubing my aching dogs at the …read more

 
As I’ve said before, I get territorial about my new finds. I will selectively withhold information from people who I deem unworthy. No use throwing my pearls to the swine. In this case I have decided that my find was just too fantastic to keep to myself. In all of my benevolence I have decided to share it with you today. You should feel honored.
A few weeks ago while on a hunt for new products, I stumbled across the website for Bare Naked Beauty. They are an Australian company that practices what they preach. Proceeds from your purchases go to the …read more

I thought as we approach the end of another year I would bring together a list of my favorite green sites of 2007. They are not all beauty blogs per se because, well that’s not all there is to us, is it? I think life is about balance and doing the best you can with what the Universe has given you. We don’t live in a vacuum so it’s always a good thing to get out and see what other people are talking about. Information is sexy. Information will refine your pores. Just think about what it could do for your hair color.
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As promised here is my top ten list of my favorite green beauty websites. They offer great gift ideas and lots of goodies for you. Some of these I have talked about before but gosh darn it, they deserve to be mentioned again, so there.
1. Saffron Rouge- Pretty much the online go-to for Eco cosmetics and skincare. Join Kirsten’s Inner Circle and get free samples every month.
2. Sephora-An obvious choice, but I just love them. If you haven’t “been to” Sephora then make it your New Year’s Resolution to come out from under that rock. Organic, natural, botanical and everything in between. …read more

If you are ever feeling confused or unsure about what’s in your beauty products, you’re in luck. Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database is the place to get the skinny on what the ingredients are and if they are actually bad for you. You would be surprised the number of products labeled “organic” or “natural” that actaully are pretty high up there on the hazard meter. You can plug in the actual product or just search in a general catagory. If your makeup or soap has an ingredient that you can’t pronounce, let alone decipher, search under that specific ingredient. It …read more

Every woman has a thing. Some women religiously get their nails done. Some woman can’t say no to shoes. I love beauty products. Absolutely love them. I firmly believe that my husband won me over by presenting me with a bag full of lotion, shampoo and oils for my birthday when we first began dating. If the way to a man’s heart is his stomach, the way to mine is Sephora. What could be better than skincare products? Oh I know…skincare products that won’t slowly kill you! Which brings me to the opportunity to win a whole goodie bag filled …read more

Calling all LUSH fans, and wannabe movie directors. LUSH is hosting the coolest contest.
Basically, you need to create a movie with LUSH products as the main character. The prizes are huge packs of wonderful LUSH goodies. All information can be found on their website.
Hurry, though, as the contest ends the 31st. I hope we get to see the movies that win!