The Green Beauty Diaries

Life Through The Eyes Of A Green Beauty Nerd With A Little Help From Her Friends

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Happy Monday, loves! 😊 One of my favorite ways to combat stress is to take hot, relaxing baths before bed. And to make it even more relaxing and soothing, I love to add epsom salts in my bathwater {stress depletes your body of magnesium, so using epsom salts, aka Magnesium Sulfate, helps to replenish it}. My current faves are these bath salts from @mcnaturals - especially the "Lavender" as it helps to promote a more restful sleep. 😴 I'll be dishing more on this wonderful brand soon! In the meantime, you can use code {TheBrunetteEco} at checkout to receive 10% off any purchases you make! : Have you guys tried anything from @mcnaturals? Do you use epsom salts at all? How do you deal with stress? : #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #affordablebeauty #naturalbeauty #saferoptions #stressrelief #adrenalfatigue #greenbeautybloggers #greenbbloggers #ecobloggers #greenbloggers

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New makeup from @janeiredale to play with! 🤗💕💕 : #greenbeauty #cleanerbeauty #makeup #luxebeauty #greenbeautybloggers #greenbloggers #greenbbloggers

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For those of you who have been following me for awhile, you know I am completely obsessed with the "AO+ Mist" from #motherdirt - it is literally one of the best products I have used for treating acne (as well as helping to keep body odor and female infections at bay!). I'm already on my 3rd bottle and just received a 4th! Thank you so much @motherdirt! 💕💕 : Have you guys tried anything from them yet? What are fave products? You can my full review on my blog! 😊 #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #greenbloggers #greenbeautybloggers #skinbiome #healthyskin #antiacne #fridayfavorites

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Anyone else as obsessed with @umaoils as I am? 🤗 I wish I could say that I have a favorite, but honestly I am loving everything I was sent! The "Deeply Clarifying Blemish Spot Treatment" is fantastic at healing any breakouts that pop up & the "Absolute Anti-Aging Face Oil" really does make my skin look more rejuvenated and youthful! I also have become quite fond of the "Absolute Anti-Aging Face Mask" which contains ingredients that work for both aging and acne prone skin (think Sandalwood, Rose Water, Bentonite Clay & Turmeric). And of course the "Absolute Anti-Aging Eye Oil" is also lovely and hydrating. 💕💕 : Look for more about @umaoils on {the newly designed} TBE soon! : #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #organicbeauty #ecobeauty #luxebeauty #ayurvedicbeauty #antiaging #antiacne #skincare #beauty #greenbeautybloggers #greenbloggers #ecobloggers

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Stress, difficulty falling asleep and just general blah-ness can all be fixed with these goodies from @dulseandrugosa! I think the shower shots are probably the most brilliant thing ever & I can't wait to share how these work with you on the blog {full post coming soon}! 😊 : Have you guys ever tried anything from @dulseandrugosa? They have an oil cleanser I am eyeing too {future purchase}! 😉💕 #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #ecobeauty #smallbusiness #shopsmallbusiness #healthyliving #greenbeautybloggers #greenbloggers #ecobloggers

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Happy Saturday! After a dreary, rainy (then snowy!) week, it's so nice to finally have some sunshine and warmth here in WNY! ☀️ 😊 🙌🏻 : How are you guys spending your weekend? I hope you all are having a fab & relaxing day! 💋 P.S. I'm missing my long hair! 😩 #weekend #saturdayvibes #sunshine #westernnyweather #greenbeautyblogger #greenbblogger #greenblogger

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Happy Friday eco-beauties! Up on the blog today I'm featuring several brands I have been testing {and loving} for a while - from makeup to skincare to haircare. 💕 : What brands/products are you loving at the moment? What should I try out next? I'm always looking for new products! : #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #ecobeauty #cleaneroptions #makeup #skincare #haircare #greenbeautybloggers #greenbloggers #ecobloggers #greenbbloggers #bbloggers

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After several months of quietly collaborating and testing, I am so excited to share with you something that my dear friend & founder of @elaaskincare, Jill Stacey & I have come up with! After years of searching for a holy grail make-up primer that didn't contain silicones, but still functioned the same, Jill and I discussed creating one with Broccoli Seed Oil (which gives the same effect as silicone, but without the pore clogging dilemma!), and thus the "Magical Make-Up Primer" was born. But this is much more than just a primer - it also functions as an anti-aging & oil balancing serum and can be worn under foundation or on its own. Skin feels matte, but still very hydrated, as well as having that air-brushed look. I am so excited about this product as it works better than any primer I have ever tried & like everything Jill creates, every ingredient is thoughtfully and intelligently chosen to give your skin the best nourishment it can get. 💚 Coupon code BRUNETTE-ECOHOLIC will save you $$ at checkout! http://ow.ly/4A6230aDmop : Full review will be on TBE in the near future! : #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #ecobeauty #organicbeauty #makeupprimer #antiaging #antiacne #skincare #naturalskincare #smallbusiness #womanownedbusiness #greenbeautybloggers #greenbloggers #greenbbloggers #collaboration

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More products to {happily} test! These lovelies from @ilikeorganics are taking pampering my skin to a whole new level! I've been incorporating the "Rosehip" products (perfect for acneic/sensitive skin) into my daytime routine and the "Hyaluronic Time Erase" ( for potent natural anti-aging power) products into my nighttime routine. The "Circulation Revitalizing Body Lotion" has been perfect for days I work out to further help my body detox. All of these products are made with organic, non-GMO & sustainable ingredients & so far have played well with the other products I am using. 🙌🏻 BTW..I used to use the "other brand" that is similar to this one and truth be told, Ilike is faaaaaar better! Nothing beats the real thing! 😉 : Have you guys ever tried anything from @ilikeorganics : : #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #organicbeauty #naturalbeauty #ecobeauty #greenskincare #organicskincare #hungarianskincare #herbalskincare #greenbeautybloggers #greenbloggers #greenbbloggers

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Rich in antioxidants, peptides and beneficial lipids, @frownies "Immune Shield Serum" is wonderful for helping to repair the skin barrier. It contains a natural whole form vitamin E which has all the phospholipids, polypeptides and phenols for healing that occur naturally in whole vitamin E oil. Because of vitamin E's healing & anti-inflammatory properties, this is especially great for acne prone skin! I've been using this the past few days while I am dealing with some pesky hormonal acne breakouts, and so far my skin has calmed down and one quite painful blemish went down over night! I've been incorporating a few other facial oils with this at night for a little extra hydration/acne help (see previous post). So far, so good! 👌🏻 : : #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #plantbasedskincare #acneskincare #antiacne #antiaging #greenbeautybloggers #greenbloggers #greenbbloggers

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Up on the blog, I'm sharing my current favorite supplement to improve digestion, reduce inflammation and increase hydration in my skin! 💕 : : #innerhealth #supplements #seabuckthorn #seabuckwonders #healthyliving #digestivehealth #skincare #greenbeauty #greenbloggers #greenbeautybloggers

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Let the sunshine in...☀️ : : : #sun #tgif #weekend #thehappynow #springiscoming #thisisthedawningoftheageofaquarius #hair #lethesunshinein #greenbeauty #greenbloggers #greenbeautyblogger

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Just a few vegetarian grocery essentials. 😉 We've been using organic romaine hearts in place of wraps or buns to keep from od'ing on carbs (which I am known to do! #carbaholic)! Plus, they are a good source of fiber as well as vitamins A & K, so it's a win-win!😍 I haven't found a vegan cheese I can eat (most are soy based) or that I like, but goat's cheese seems to work with my digestion and it tastes good - these goat's milk cheese slices from #traderjoes are delish and are great for making grilled cheese sammies! : : #traderjoes #healthyeats #vegetarian #veggielover #plantlover #eatyourveggies #primarilyplantbasedeater #greenbeautyblogger #greenblogger #greenbblogger

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Looking for a clean & effective #antiaging moisturizer to add to your collection? Head on over to @thechoosychick's website and get 30% off all DN-UNIK skincare products while supplies last! DN-UNIK not only offers an organic solution for preserving youthful skin, but they are completely mindful of the environment. The plants & algae used in their formulations are harvested using organic farming, no animal testing is done & no harmful or toxic ingredients are used. 👌🏻 : Both the day & nighttime moisturizers are loaded with natural hyaluronic acid (from a mixture of fermented algae & plants) as well as aloe, sunflower seed oil and squalene to help hydrate & plump your skin! I'll be testing these two lovely products out, so will be updating my thoughts in a few weeks! 💚 : Have you guys ever tried DN-UNIK before? What's your favorite product? 📸 credit - @thechoosychick : : #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #ecobeauty #skincare #organicskincare #greenskincare #cleanskincare #nontoxicskincare #crueltyfreeskincare #greenbeautybloggers #greenbbloggers #greenbloggers #shopsmallbiz #smallbusiness #thechoosychick #dnunikskincare #antiagingskincare

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Happy Friday loves! 💕 Since my skin is currently going through post-PMS (is that even a thing?), I thought I'd share some of my favorite products for treating #acne! : All of these products are clean as well as effective and some even have pretty amazing #antiaging benefits too! 👌🏻 : {tap photo for brands} You can find even more of my anti-acne faves on my blog (under the "shop" tab)! : : #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #nontoxicbeauty #crueltyfreebeauty #naturalbeauty #acne #acneskincare #antiaging #plantbasedskincare #botanicalskincare #greenbloggers #greenbeautybloggers #greenbbloggers #ecoblogger

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Even though it was yesterday, everyday is #nationalpinkday for me. 💕 : : #pink #favoritecolor #greenbloggers #greenbeautybloggers #greenbbloggers #beautyblogger

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Trying out "Catwalk" by @benecos, a super rich, deep red that's really creamy & hydrating. It's also loaded with good for you ingredients like organic castor seed & organic avocado oils as well as antioxidants like Vitamins C & E, and does not contain any harmful toxins! 🙌🏻 : : Have you guys tried anything from @benecos? : : #lipstick #lipcolor #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #nontoxicbeauty #mindfulbeauty #organicingredients #makeup #beauty #greenbeautybloggers #greenbbloggers #greenbloggers #ecobloggers #crueltyfree #glutenfree