{Thrive} My Better Beauty Routine

Admittedly, I am not the average woman in the sense that I am really low maintenance about my beauty routine. Confession: I usually leave the house without much (if any) make-up, I rarely wash my face (seriously) and I only use deodorant on very random occasions–usually because it is sitting on the counter and I think, “Hmmm, maybe I should use that today?!”  As I said, I am not the average woman and I am not sure if I should be proud of this? At least I can confidently tell you that I don’t smell–in case you were wondering about that. If I do, tell me. I’ll start wearing deodorant more.

That being said, clients and readers often ask me about my favorite products and my routine so here is a peak into my day-to-day better beauty routine! I am a huge fan of one stop shopping so all of my favorites can be purchased through either Amazon or BeautyCounter and they are all rated either a 1 or 2 through the Environmental Working Group.  Translation: you can feel good about using these products! They are very clean, safe and thankfully still effective!

 

Why Better Beauty? Sadly, we barely regulate self-care products in the US. Here are a few facts.

• There are over 80,000 chemicals used in commercially available products- any many do not have safety data. Read more!
• Only 10% of  of the chemicals found in beauty products have safety data
• The United States has not passed a federal law regulating what companies can put in personal care products since 1938
• In the past 20 years the US has banned a mere 11 ingredients found in personal care products–the European union has banned 1,300.
• Research has shown the connection between toxic chemicals exposure and disease.

{Did You Know}

The average woman uses 12 beauty products each day! That includes me and I use the bare minimum most days yet there are easily over 12 products listed here!

{My Better Beauty Routine}

From morning to night, here are the products I use and love with links to pricing and purchase options!

{Everyday products}

Toothpaste:  Jason Natural Cosmetics Powersmile Toothpaste, 6 oz (EWG rating 1-2)

• I use this brand because it is one of the few brands that do not contain Sodium Laurel Sulfate, including Tom’s

 

 

 

Mouthwash: Tom’s of Maine Mouthwash – Cool Mountain Mint Mouthwash, 16 Ounce (EWG rating 2)

Deodorant: While I rarely wear it, deodorants can be really toxic. We use Piper Wai charcoal deodorant, a Philly based company or Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant. (EWG rating 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shampoo/Conditioner: Acure Organics Lemongrass and Argan Stem Cell Volume Natural Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle (EWG rating 2)

• I love the Acure products. They have several shampoo and conditioner options for repairing, volume and this one, which clarifies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lotion: Acure Organics Baby All Better Balm Natural Organic Moisturizing Lotion

• For Cracked Hands and Chapped Nose and really anything–we use this every single day
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Body Wash: Beauty Counter Wash Everyday Body Wash Citrus Scent (EWG rating 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shave Lotion: BeautyCounter Everyday Shaving Cream (EWG rating 2)

I have been known to leave the house without a stitch of make-up and my hair jumbled up in a pony, but there are other days that I need and like to be a bit more put together! Here are my favorite products for those days!

{Fancy Me Up Products}

Tousled Waves Spray: BeautyCounter Style Sea Salt Spray (EWG rating 3)

• gives my naturally curly.wavy hair a little texture and style so it isn’t a frizzy, fuzzy mess!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foundation: Dew Skin Tinted Mousiturizer with SPF (EWG rating 2)

• I despise the feeling of make-up on my skin but, there are certain times when I am taping a segment or giving a talk that I need a bit more coverage. This is my solution. It is light weight and slightly tinted. I even mix it with a little moisture to think it out more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under Eye Concealer: BeautyCounter Touch Up Concealer Pen (EWG rating 2)

• this concealer, a bit of bronzer and some mascara is my normal routine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bronzer: BeautyCounter Color Contour Matte Bronzer (EWG rating 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blush: BeautyCounter Color Sweep Blush (EWG Rating 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye Shadow: Color Shade Eye Duo (EWG Rating 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye Liner: BeautyCounter Color Outline Eye Pencil (EWG rating

Mascara:  JOSIE MARAN 24hr Argan Black Oil Mascara (EWG rating 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lip Gloss: Kari Gran Lip Whip Peppermint Tinted  (EWG Rating 1)

• I kid you not, my lips have never been so loved. This product is magical!

 

 

 

 

 

Wait for it….If I even wash my face (seriously!!!) I usually wash my face with water alone.  On days I wear more make-up I have been know to truly “wash” my face and these are my picks!

Soap: BeautyCounter Charcoal Cleansing Bar (EWG Rating 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facial Cleanser: Kari Gran Starter/Travel Kit Lavender (EWG Rating 1)

• contains a cleansing oil, essential serum and hydrating tonic–trust me, its is like a spa day at home! I am obsessed!

 

 

 

 

 

I am a Beauty Counter Consultant.  When ordering, please enter my name as your consultant.  If you make a purchase and use my name, I will receive a small commission. I am also a member of the amazon affiliate program so if you purchase through the link provided I will receive a small commission. You do not pay the commission, it is paid by a third party. Opinions expressed here are my own and I only recommend products I would personally use.

 

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