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Shop the shelves at Whole Foods for some of my beauty favorites!

February 11th, 2015 — 7:00pm

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Thank you to the lovely ladies at cupcakesandcashmere.com for asking me to share some of my favorite, less expensive, non-toxic beauty picks. Luckily Whole Body (the section of Whole Foods that doesn’t sell food!) stocks a ton of my go-to’s.  Below you’ll find a portion of the piece cupcakesandcashmere.com posted, and the link to read the full story.

When I first became pregnant, I started to make a conscious effort to incorporate more clean products into my life (aside from my candy addiction, which was the only way I could have survived those nine months.) I researched everything, from our household supplies to my beauty products, to see where I could make improvements. But since the world of ‘green’ makeup is still pretty foreign to me, I decided to reach out to an expert. Katey Denno is a makeup artist who’s passionate about clean products and is also the person behind Gwyneth Paltrow’s natural glow and Mindy Kaling’s perfect smoky eye. If you’re intimidated by your local health store’s beauty aisle, read on for Katey’s favorite picks:

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“Deliciously scented and non-stinging, this spray bottle doubles as perfume for me and my clients all the time.”
“The newest facial wipes from Burt’s are all natural, deliciously scented, and highly effective at removing makeup without drying skin or leaving a filmy residue.
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“Easy to blend into foundation, face oil, and even leg moisturizer, this concentrate is a great bronzy shade that can transform so many skin tones into sun-kissed glow.
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“I love this shade! it’s such a rich peachy pink that can be buffed into the skin to look like a glow from within.”
“100% natural, gorgeous rich pigment that’s super easy to apply (and long lasting!). I use them all the time on my clients and on myself.”

 

Click here to read the rest of the story!

 

Thanks again, ladies!

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show off your love for spring with a pretty pink pop

March 8th, 2013 — 5:38pm

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It’s always a real learning experience for me when model Angela Highsmith sits in my makeup chair.  Early on we discovered our shared passion for all things natural, and my respect for her body of knowledge grows every time we spend a day on set together.

At some point she told me that she brews up a tea for her daughter (this youthful beauty is a mom to a 10 year old) from an herb called Skullcap to ‘help chill her out before school’, and then went on to tell me about her herb garden and all the concoctions she makes to treat cuts and bruises from what she has growing in her own back yard. I recently introduced skullcap tea into my repertoire of ways to chill myself out and get ready for bed… and it actually does the trick!

Her knowledge of making her own medicines doesn’t stop there: she treats a variety of sensitive skin issues with oils, salves, and cold creams made with her own two hands, and a wealth of information she received during the many classes she’s taken at the New York Open Center, and in one-on-one sessions with herbologists.

When I asked her how she became interested in herbs, and the world of natural beauty products, she told me that she’d been interested in natural healing ever since she was a little girl, and that she used to make believe she was a Native American living off the land, with only what she found in her yard to eat, and to survive. As she’s gotten older, she explained, the natural products she uses become more and more natural: from using store-bought products with naturally derived ingredients, to focusing on searching out organic and edible products for skin and hair, to now making a good number of what she and her family uses, all by herself.  Very crafty and smart of you, Angela! Can I come over one day and see your garden?

On the day of this photo shoot I created a naturally glowing look with the following products – and even the most discerning green beauty aficionado would approve:

1.     Amala cocoa bean face oil massaged into Angela’s sensitive skin

2.     Vapour Organic Beauty liquid foundation used sparingly, starting from the center of the face, and blending outward

3.     Mineral Fusion concealer under her eyes very sparingly

4.     RMS cream eyeshadow in ‘Seduce’ on just her lids, applied with my fingers

5.     Onto curled lashes I applied a few coats of Honey Bee Gardens mascara in black

6.     Dr Hauschka bronzing powder swirled along her temples and across her cheekbones

7.     Burt’s Bees lip shimmer in Watermelon topped with a light coat of Burt’s Bees lipgloss in Spring Splendor

We both loved this fresh, gorgeous look (with just a pop of lip color) so much, that I thought to take a photo of her at the end of the day after she’d changed back into her street clothes. Can you believe this shot was captured at the end of an 8-hour day on set? Just beautiful, Angela, just beautiful!

 

 

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