20 Best Gifts for Beauty Junkies – Approved by Us!
The holiday season is one of the hardest times to cut down on waste. All the packaging from online orders, the packaging of the gift itself and of course, wrapping … Read more
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The Arc of the Eyebrow – From History to Hollywood
“You must never underestimate the power of the eyebrow” – Jack Black Jack Black is right. Eyebrows, like fashion, are a form of self-expression. And like fashion, they tend to … Read more
One to Watch: Vegan Make Up Artist Campbell Ritchie
International beauty luminary Campbell Ritchie isn’t like most makeup artists. Not only is she the celebrity makeup artist of choice for the world’s most prestigious red carpet events, with her work showcased in top magazines and media outlets, she is also on a mission to inform and enlighten others about the wastefulness and toxicity of her industry.
Drag Queen Clean Beauty Swaps
Steal this beauty look! And make it with clean beauty products!
We share the best product swaps fit for a QUEEN.
20 Queer Owned Beauty Brands You Need to Try
You’ve seen the pride collections by all your favorite, and least favorite, brands, but what the mainstream is missing are the collections from queer owned beauty brands. Pride isn’t just … Read more
5 Things We Learned From Vogue Business and Shopify Sustainability Forum: The Cleaning up Beauty Panel
“Beauty promises have gotten more complicated — not only do products vow to hydrate or solve acne issues, many of them now claim to be cruelty free, vegan, water-free … Read more
I Tried Five Natural Sunscreens and Found A Favorite (but reviewed all of them for you!)
5 brands were tried, and while they’re all good one is definitely the favorite…
Are Animals Used In Your Beauty Products?
Did you know animal by-products can still be in products labeled Cruelty Free? Our friends from Hear Me Raw explain all.
Why HEAR ME RAW! is our favorite new skincare line
All natural, great packaging and it really works…
4 Benefits of Using A Menstrual Cup
Everything you wanted to know about a menstrual cup but were afraid to ask.
The Good Skincare Ingredient Dictionary
The 10 BEST proven-to-work natural skincare ingredients to keep you looking fabulous
12 Non-toxic nail polish brands you can feel good about
The No Kill team is devoted to advocating for clean, non-toxic items, from clothing to beauty products. The need for non-toxic options applies to both the environment and human health. … Read more
What is Cruelty Free Beauty Really? We explain what it is and why it matters
Cruelty free is not as straightforward as you’d think…we explain why and what to look for when buying cosmetics
Best products for an (almost) zero-waste shower routine
More great ways to ditch plastic – this time in the shower!
We review Foraged Fields all natural Powder Foundation
We’re checking out all natural brands on Etsy and sharing our thoughts. This time with a powder foundation from Foraged Fields.
Why You Want All Natural Ingredients in Your Beauty Regime
What exactly do we mean by natural beauty and what are some of our recommended brands.
An Eco-Friendly Zero Waste Eye Shadow to Love
We love us an eco-friendly, zero waste beauty company!
How to Recognize Greenwashing in the Beauty Industry
Just like with our food and fashion, there is minimal oversight in terms of how brands describe themselves –leaving consumer’s to sort through it. Here’s a little help from your friends at No Kill!
Solid Perfume? We explain what it is and why we love it.
If you haven’t explored the many wonders of solid perfumes, let us convince you of why they are so great. First the packaging is frequently eco-friendly and recyclable. It also … Read more
Masks Off, Lips On! Our favorite lip color to wear now
Our Low Waste, Clean Beauty Picks for Luscious Lips As face mask requirements lift and become more lenient, we are all slowly adjusting to a new normal once again. This … Read more
The end of the sample size (in beauty!)
When you think of single use plastic do you think of beauty samples? Credo Beauty has started a petition against them.
I tried out hair products from Terre & Botanique— here’s what I thought
A review of Terre & Botanique Organic Hair Products When I was asked to test out sustainable hair products, I had some hesitation. In the black community, we tend to … Read more
Interview with Stephanie Moody founder of Terre & Botanique
When your door opens up, always step through it. You may end up falling flat on your face but you may end up shooting for the moon! –Stephanie Moody, Black entrepreneur and founder of organic beauty brand Terre & Botanique
Our 5 Favorite Nontoxic Nail Polish Brands + DIY Nail Art For Each!
Because summer is here and we can relax a little, put down our hair and paint our nais!
Our Favorite Products for Curly Hair
Photo by Ivana Cajina on Unsplash Anyone blessed with natural curls is aware that it can sometimes be quite tough to look after them properly. Curls are beautiful but complex … Read more
5 DIY face masks using ingredients at home
DIY Face Masks
Non-toxic, fresh ingredients, beautiful skin –what’s not to love?
Product swap: 5 Cruelty Free Beauty Products to Shop Instead of Influencer Favorites
Too often, anyone who follows celebrities or influencers on social media is flooded with a new or suddenly popular beauty product from brands that don’t put animals first. We’ve rounded … Read more