Meredith Tested: Hand and Body Moisturizers for Dry Winters

*Hi friends, just a heads up that this post contains affiliate links and I might receive a small commission. Affiliate links are indicated with an asterisk. I know it’s not “officially” winter … yet. But as the air gets colder and dryer in New England, I’m already in winter mode with my skin. Here are my favorite ways to battle the dry skin that comes … Continue reading Meredith Tested: Hand and Body Moisturizers for Dry Winters

Drugstore Finds: Non-toxic Beauty and Skincare

((EDIT: Hello! It’s Meredith, dropping in to say that there might be products on this page that I no longer use or recommend due to sneaky ingredients that may be unhealthy or potentially toxic. Companies change their ingredients and formulas, so for the most up-to-date information, please feel free to send me a message on Twitter, Instagram or email. You may also want to download … Continue reading Drugstore Finds: Non-toxic Beauty and Skincare

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August Goodebox Review

As I’ve mentioned before, I enjoy subscription boxes (made popular by companies like Birchbox) and am happy to see more companies popping up with exclusively eco-friendly, non-toxic, and high quality items. I’m currently getting a Goodebox every other month. Here’s what I got in August 2014 along with my experiences with the products. Yes this review is a little late but I didn’t get a … Continue reading August Goodebox Review

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Top 5 Second Trimester Pregnancy Essentials

*Hi friends, just a heads up that this post contains affiliate links, which are indicated with an asterisk like this* After lots of research … and trial and error, here are my top 5 tips for having a great second trimester. Keep in mind that I experienced months 4,5,6 in the middle of summer so some of these might change if you’re 5 months pregnant … Continue reading Top 5 Second Trimester Pregnancy Essentials

Meredith Tested: Frizzy Summer Hair Solution

In the summer we all get that halo of frizz thanks to humidity (and possibly not giving a sh*t because it’s SUMMER, OKAY? Leave us alone to our “beach hair” even if we don’t live anywhere near a beach.)  I have thick wavy hair (each hair is thin, I just have a lot-lot-lot of it) so taming my tresses is a year-long struggle opportunity to … Continue reading Meredith Tested: Frizzy Summer Hair Solution

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My Current Favorite Non-Toxic Lipsticks

My summertime makeup routine is very simple: BB or CC cream, a quick coat of mascara (Pacifica Stellar Gaze in Brown, currently) and I’m out the door. When I’m going to dinner or want to feel a little more pulled together, I add one more item: lip color. Here are my current green beauty faves: 1. Josie Maran Argan Love Your Lips Hydrating Lipstick in … Continue reading My Current Favorite Non-Toxic Lipsticks

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June Goodebox Review (Subscription Box)

Goodebox is a subscription service that ships you a small box of “expertly curated, trial sized healthy, eco-sensitive & effective beauty and personal care products, along with occasional samples of natural & organic health and wellness products.” If you completely fill out your online profile, they’ll customize the contents even more. Right now I’m signed up to receive a box every other month. So far, … Continue reading June Goodebox Review (Subscription Box)

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Meredith Tested: MyChelle Skincare Review

I’ve been using several items from MyChelle for a few months now. The verdict is in! Here are my reactions to some of their best sellers. MyChelle products are typically very clean and green but double check the ingredient list and the EWG Skin Deep site as some products aren’t as “natural” as I’d like. I had a gift card (full disclosure: I won a … Continue reading Meredith Tested: MyChelle Skincare Review

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Meredith Tested: Natural, Aluminum-Free Deodorant

<a href=”http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/11804419/?claim=kjfcw9zs9ma”>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> (UPDATED 9/22/2016) For some reason, my Secret “Completely Clean” Outlast Antiperspirant has been pretty hard for me to give up. I love the fresh scent and protection I got whether I was working out, running for the bus or just running around my house/office getting life sorted out. Natural deodorant seemed like an awful product best left to people … Continue reading Meredith Tested: Natural, Aluminum-Free Deodorant

Meredith Tested: Affordable, Natural Eye Cream

((EDIT: Hello! It’s Meredith, dropping in to say that there might be products on this page that I no longer use or recommend due to sneaky ingredients that may be unhealthy or potentially toxic. Companies change their ingredients and formulas, so for the most up-to-date information, please feel free to send me a message on Twitter, Instagram or email. You may also want to download … Continue reading Meredith Tested: Affordable, Natural Eye Cream