Madeline Alcott is the founder of luxury beauty box company Petit Vour. The Petit Vour box features boutique and high-end vegan brands, and is a subscription service that delivers beauty products right to your door every month. Madeline founded the company because she was frustrated that there wasn’t a collective online source where she could shop for products that met her standards, both ethically […]
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Product Review: The Vegan Cuts May Beauty Box
I feel like it’s Christmas morning every month when my Vegan Cuts Beauty Box arrives. I just can’t wait to rip open the box and discover what treasures lay inside. (My cat Clementine gets excited about it too!) Will there be a shimmery lip gloss? A sparkly nail polish? A fresh-scented hand lotion? If you’re unfamiliar with […]
Review: Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant
Schmidt’s Deodorant is a natural, cream-based deodorant that is available in five scent varieties: Cedarwood+Juniper, Ylang-Ylang+Calendula, Bergamot+Lime, Lavender+Sage, and Fragrance-Free. I switched to natural deodorant about two years ago when I first became aware of the dangers posed by parabens and other such chemicals that are typically added to preserve the shelf-life of beauty and hygiene […]
Cute, Comfortable and Compassionate Style with Julia Ahrens of Miakoda
Her clothes are inspired by a walk in a Zen garden and living in an enchanted forest. But what’s coolest about Julia Ahrens is her commitment to eco-friendly and cruelty-free fashion. She has named her company “Miakoda” a Native American word meaning “power of the moon.” Perhaps as a testament to the grand force of […]
Product Review: Meow Meow Tweet Face Cleanser
It’s that time of year again. The season where the weather heats up, humidity is on the rise, and my skin goes all wonky. Even at age *mumblemumble* I’m prone to breakouts, and I’m constantly on the lookout for new skincare products that can tame my crazy complexion. I may have just found my […]