Green Beauty World

Oily skin can be a blessing (it means you probably won't get as many wrinkles!), but most of us who have it see it as a curse. Unfortunately, oily skin is usually genetic, but it can be worsened by your lifestyle choices. Aside from using products specifically tailored to an oily skin type, I would consider looking at each of the following points and consider if any of these might be contributing to your oily skin. Do you live a stressful lifestyle? When we are stressed our bodies produce more of the hormone 'cortisol'. This causes an increase in oil...

Now, I'll admit, I have always been one to embrace my pale skin. Self tan always intimated me as I just assumed I would end up a bright orange, patchy mess. Not to mention I was always cautious of what was actually IN fake tan to give you that golden glow. I mean...how does it even work? I recently found out that some spray tans contain orange dye to achieve that 'bronze' look. I'm not sure about you but I would rather avoid the oompa lumpa look at all costs, thanks! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE looking tanned, I...

In previous blog posts we have found dupes for some of the cult classic makeup products (read here), as well as foundations and lipsticks. But we haven't yet explored the duplicates for some of the most sought after skincare products on the market. With our skincare range expanding month on month, we are convinced you will find the perfect natural and organic alternative to your current bathroom cabinet faves! Read on to discover some safer alternatives. 1. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water - Swap it for: Lady Green Cleansing Micellar Water When I was working as a makeup artist on film shoots, the...

This look is for all you bridal beauties, bridesmaids or anyone attending a summer wedding this year. It is a gorgeous, glowing, lightweight makeup look using makeup containing natural and organic ingredients that won't irritate sensitive skin. It looks flattering on all skin tones and will look particularly good on blue eyes as the bronze shades will really make them pop! Watch the video and recreate the look Products Used: Skin Primer - ZAO Light Complexion Base Foundation - ZAO Silk Foundation 701 Ivory Concealer - ZAO Organic Concealer 292 Clear Beige Brightening Concealer - Couleur Caramel Perfect Complexion Concealer 31...

This week, we launched a very exciting new brand all the way from New Jersey - Hynt Beauty!  With a cult following in the US, we are so pleased to announce the arrival of this luxurious organic beauty brand on UK soil. Hynt was born through Founder Meryl Marshall's need to find makeup and skincare products that offered her reassurance that everything she was putting on her skin was safe and carcinogen free. After conquering breast cancer, she took great care in researching the ingredients, formulas and products that she was using in her everyday life. She discovered that many...