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5 Fool-Proof Free Ways to Better Skin

8/8/2018

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Glowing skin is possible with these 5 easy beauty tips.

Remove ALL makeup before bed.

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Sleep with a(n) (organic) headband.

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Make sure to wash your pillowcases!

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Keep your pillowcases clean to ensure healthy, glowing skin.

Hit the sauna or steam room after your workout.

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Maintain healthy skin by sweating it out in a sauna after your workout.

Drink carrot juice.

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Shave Time Off Your Morning Routine With These Easy Hacks

8/5/2018

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Cut down on your morning routine with these easy hacks.
If you're anything like me, getting out of the house can be a real hassle. Changing your outfit more than once, eating your breakfast in the car because you just can't find the time...yeah, that's me. 

Here are my easy morning hacks to getting out of the house quicker!

If you're into beauty like me, doing your makeup can take up a good part of your routine. This is why I always make sure to keep my makeup organized -- so I'm not searching for my eyeliner for 10 minutes or forgetting my favorite lipgloss in another purse!

I have to use a makeup organizer. Whether you have a ton of makeup, or a little but it of product that you want to keep organized, here's a selection of go-to makeup organizers to fit your needs.

Keep your makeup organized

Skip the blow dry -- or reduce the drying time

For me personally, it's important to take a break from the hair drying. I have a lot of fine hair that can easily break with too much touching and heating (hence my love of volume-boosting products, like this all-natural vegan mousse) so I prefer to let my hair air dry 1-2 times a week, especially in the summer. If you absolutely have to dry and/or style your hair, invest in a blow dry that is high watt (with ionic capabilities) so you can dry it faster. I love the Martino hair dryer pictured below, because it cuts down on drying time, while smoothing your hair.
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We love this ionizing, high-watt blowdryer from Martino.

Pick your outfit the night before

This probably seems self-explanatory, but if you're as into getting dressed up as I am, you probably need some extra time to pick out your outfit. This is why I suggest picking out your clothes the night before. If you know you're going to stop at the gym, be sure to also pack out your workout clothes in your gym bag, along with whatever other essentials you might need. (Here is my list of gym bag essentials.) 

If possible, make your breakfast the night before

If you're making one of our powerhouse smoothies, I suggest making it the night before to shave off some extra time from your morning routine. (If you're not into a smoothie, there are a lot of other options you have that you can refrigerate overnight -- like this amazingly delicious and simple chia pudding.) I honestly couldn't live without my Magic Bullet Nutribullet. If you don't have one, now's the time to invest, because the one below is currently on sale for only $49.99! Click to shop before it's gone. 
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Let's Get Honest. Clean Beauty Products That Work.

9/6/2016

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an (intense) me about to spritz one of my favorite Honest Beauty products > read more to find out!
Hi angels!

Recently I had the honor to test many products from Honest Beauty, across their skin, hair and makeup lines. I have to be 'honest' with you - across all three categories, I've never been more impressed!

Lets start with the skincare. I am SUPER picky about what I put on my skin, especially because it's sensitive. So many products on the market right now might offer results, but they contain chemicals that can wreak long-term damage on the skin. Some of them even create reactions on the spot. Honest Beauty, a spin-off of Jessica Alba's Honest Company doesn't work like that. Honest Beauty products are clean, simple, safe and effective.
The mission of each product (i.e. nourish) is simple and to the point. And so are the ingredients. 

Dermatologically tested, these products are free from common, potentially damaging ingredients:
 
alcohol, parabens, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, MCI/MI, steareth-n
synthetic fragrances
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For all of you animals lovers out there, you'll also be happy to know that Honest Beauty products are
not animal-tested and contain no animal by-products.
Honest Beauty products are clean, simple, safe and effective. ​

THE SKINCARE 
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Though I was impressed with all of the Honest Beauty skincare products that I tried -  like their Refreshingly Clean Gentle Konjac Sponge (more on this in the next post) that perfectly matches their all purpose Magic Balm - the Refreshingly Clean Powder Cleanser was hands-down my favorite. This stuff is amazing! It comes in 30, easy-to-open, single packs, which are perfect for traveling or stocking up your bathroom.

Here's how to use: pour the contents onto your hand, rinse your other hand with warm water, rub both hands together, lather onto face, rinse off.  Easy!

This cleanser is powerful, yet nourishing, thanks to natural skin soothers like  aloe, calendula and chamomile. The gentle exfoliant, Aspen Bark, removes impurities and evens skin texture. After cleansing morning and night with the Refreshingly Clean Powder Cleanser, I immediately apply the Even Brighter EveryDay Moisturizer. This lightweight moisturizer leaves my skin radiant and polished, but not too dewy. Just the effect I want! Next, I spritz on the Elevated Hydration Mist, which contains hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration. The result of using Honest Beauty skincare products? Clear, clean, balanced skin, with ZERO irritation!
The result of using Honest Beauty skincare products? Clear, clean, balanced skin, with ZERO irritation!

THE BRANDING


Before moving on to make-up, can I add that I'm also obsessed with Honest Beauty's branding? The products are packaged in simple, sleek, easy-to-read bottles. When you open them, they fill the air with beautiful aromas thanks to the infusion of natural botanicals. The whole line - from the look to the feel to the smell - epitomizes 'clean.'  Before I even tested the products, I was pleased.

Every woman knows they want products that look just as good sitting on their vanity as they do on themselves. Honest Beauty figured this out and accomplished it. Just look at the product pictures below! 
The whole line - from the look to the feel to the smell - epitomizes 'clean.'

THE MAKEUP ​

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Evening out my Honest Beauty Lip Gloss using the mirror in the Spotlight & Strobe Kit
I don't wear that much makeup daily, but I do want what I wear to look and feel like quality. The standout product for me (and my photographer) within the Honest Beauty makeup line was the Spotlight and Strobe kit. This compact kit contains two blendable creams to  brighten your skin and a luminizing powder to add a flawless finish. It glided on effortlessly! Want more tips on how to strobe like a pro? Check them out here. 

I also loved the Invisible Blurring Powder, because if I'm going to wear makeup, the most important aspect for me is to achieve natural-looking, clear skin. I lightly dusted the Invisible Blurring Powder across my face before this shoot and the results were indeed, camera-strong! Mattified, even, silky skin. Apply over makeup or alone! 

If you guys follow me regularly, you also know I'm big on bold lips. The Lip Gloss in Playful Kiss was perfect. Infused with pomegranate, Honest Beauty's Lip Gloss added just the right shiny finish.
I lightly dusted the Invisible Blurring Powder across my face before this shoot and the results were indeed, camera-strong! Mattified, even, silky skin.
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Honest Beauty's makeup line, with the Invisible Blurring Powder front & center!
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Honest Beauty Makeup, including the Lip Gloss in my favorite color, Playful Kiss
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Another shot, including the amazing Honest Beauty Spotlight and Strobe Kit


THE HAIRCARE
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Now to my favorite part - the haircare! I used the Beyond Hydrated Shampoo and Beyond Hydrated Conditioner for a week and a half to measure the results. I was, again, impressed. I struggle with dehydrated, sometimes unruly, hair, especially in the summer. My hair felt nourished and clean (it even looked lighter in color!) but it didn't feel heavy or fall flat, unlike the results of a lot of other hydrating professional-level haircare products. (Trust me, I've tried MANY.) My all-time favorite product in this line was the Honestly Uplifted Volumizing Spray - and what I'm spritzing in this pic! Now, I may be biased because there's nothing more I love than wavy, sexy, big, voluminous hair. But this stuff really works! It adds just the right amount of texture without weighing hair down. Plus, it smells like vacation in a bottle. Maybe it's from the combination of natural oils added - like orange, bergamot and lemon peel. Being a clean eating junkie, here's what I also love about this volumizer - the second ingredient is derived from pea protein, which is responsible for adding body and fullness! And just look at how beautiful the entire hair collection is, below. 

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Honest Beauty's beautiful haircare line - including the Beyond Hydrated Shampoo & Conditioner
My hair felt nourished and clean (it even looked lighter in color!) but it didn't feel heavy or fall flat...
The result of using Honest Beauty products? Glowing skin, hydrated hair, and a beautifully natural look, without compromising health or safety. That's Honest and Clean...and that makes me happy!
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okay enough photos of me! last one :)

​Photography, Makeup & Hair by the very talented: Kenny Kiefer.

Special thanks to Honest Beauty, specifically Brenna Israel Mast. 
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Brush your way to natural beauty 

8/17/2015

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So, I love make-up, even though my busy, day-to-day routine doesn't allow me to apply a lot of it.  In fact, during the summer, I entirely avoid wearing face makeup during the day -- either because I'm running around the city and catching some sun or about to embark on a work out -- so I don't want to chance clogging my pores! But, when I've finally finished with my every-day errands, I so look forward to taking the time to sit at my vanity, or even prop my toiletries on the Equinox bathroom counter [it's actually way nicer than my vanity], and apply my "face." For most of you that follow me on social media, especially SnapChat [@thecleanmethod], you know  my usual makeup routine.  [When I'm wearing next to none, I smudge on a bit of bright lipstick, pictured above, and concealer under my eyes.] When I finally do apply more makeup - whether it's for dinner out or just cooking at home with the guy -- I add foundation and bronzer. 

To apply my facial makeup, I absolutely love using Chrislie's Measurable Difference 6-Piece Makeup Brush Set. This collection - which  includes a powder brush, eyeshadow brush, angled nose contouring brush, eyeliner brush, and eyebrow brush comb - allows me to apply my potions like a pro, to achieve that natural look, even with makeup,  that I'm always looking to achieve.  Of all the brushes included in the set, I absolutely adore the angled nose contouring brush; I recently realized the power of contouring like Kim K and now use it to make my nose appear thinner and more defined. When I have a few extra minutes, I'll use the eyebrow brush comb, to comb up my brows, like Queen Bey. I mean, just look at how beautiful hers are.  

Sign up at Chrislie.com for a discount off your first purchase, and check out their Instagram handle below, for additional beauty products/makeup ideas. 
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