Time for a new Empties post! I have empty beauty products from five amazing brands. Natural brands, environmentally conscious brands, brands that are cruelty free. And I’ve also got a whole bunch of natural sunscreen: all the sunscreen we used up during the summer. It is so important to really use up your products if you want to reduce waste. I hope this post will inspire you to do so! I also want to show you how many [!] natural and environmentally friendly options you have, when it comes to cosmetics. Weleda Empties You all know I am a huge Weleda fan. Their 100% natural products are amazin ..read more

It has been a minute since my last cruelty free shower routine. October 2017 to be exact. A lot has changed since then. First of all, we are no longer a three-girl household, but have been a four-girl household for almost a year now! Second, cruelty free is no longer the only standard I hold my skincare products to. I try to choose as natural as possible as well. In this cruelty free shower routine you will find brands and products that contain 90-100% natural ingredients and therefore don’t harm your skin, the environment or animals. Cruelty free shower routine: Hair Obviously we are a bit e ..read more

As I am posting this Empties blogpost my basket of “new” empties is already overflowing. I am behind, people. We have used up so many gorgeous, natural beauty- and skincare products and it’s hard to keep up. In this empties post I will focus on the brands: I am sharing 10 amazing natural brands. So if you want to “greep up” your skincare routine or if you are looking to add to your natural skincare collection, then keep on reading! 10 Amazing Natural Brands MÁDARA MÁDARA is a terrific natural brand. The quality is sublime and the products are on point. I am such a big fan. I loved both the ..read more

Hi lovely mamas! My name is Martina Michevska – I’m a certified formulator of organic skincare and the co-founder of pregnancy & postpartum organic skincare Aeléa Organics, where we are currently perfecting our first products to launch in the beginning of next year. I was kindly asked by Kari to share my expertise and write a guest blog about a topic I’m very passionate about and one that is important to so many mamas-to-be: pregnancy skin concerns and how we can prevent, address or relieve them – the natural way! Common pregnancy skin concerns Pregnancy is such a magical and min ..read more

A few weeks ago I went to a lovely vegan lunch, hosted by the INIKA. INIKA is a 100% natural cosmetics brand, that produces high quality make-up with exclusively vegan, cruelty free and halal ingredients. The products I’m reviewing in this blog also contain up to 83% organic ingredients. This brand is green! They call themselves “The healthiest make-up brand in the world”. So obviously I was very excited to test and review their pure primer, the liquid foundation and the perfection concealer. In this INIKA foundation review I am creating a flawless base with these products and sharing my thoug ..read more

In this natural winter skincare blogpost I am sharing 10 products that are essential during the cold winter months. These skincare products are 100% natural (well, one is 99% natural) and not tested on animals. Almost all of the products are vegan, except for a few that contain beeswax and/or lanolin. And all of them contain organic ingredients. So, these products are not only great for your dehydrated, dry, dull, pale, sensitive winter skin, they are also environmentally conscious, ethically produced and animal cruelty free! Natural Winter Skincare for the entire Body “I want to use more natu ..read more

There is something about washing your face that can make you feel so much better. In the morning, to feel more awake and energized, so you feel ready for a new day. Or in the evening, to wash away all the make-up, day-dirt and anything else you want to leave behind, after a long day. You need to take care of your skin – of your entire body – but your face probably needs your attention, care and love most. It’s not only the first thing people see (and what you see, when you look in the mirror), it’s also such sensitive skin. Using natural skincare is not just a great idea: if you ask me, it’s a ..read more

I guess it’s something everyone struggles with, at some point in their life: breakouts. Acne and pimples can have various causes and have a big impact on your life, if it’s something you have to deal with on a daily basis. In this blogpost I am sharing my 10 tips for clear skin. This is how I maintain clear skin and minimize breakout time.  1. Girl, wash your face You need to have a consistent skincare routine. No slacking here. That means wash your face two times a day: every morning and every night. Use a face wash or foam to cleanse your skin. Afterwards apply toner with a cotton pad ..read more

For the first time in my Empties – history, this blogpost contains only products I love and recommend. There have simply been no misses these past couple of weeks! Everything is cruelty free and contains natural ingredients. The brands are environmentally conscious and gentle for your skin. Come have a look at my trash of summer beauty products, to see what skincare and haircare products you should buy next! Summer Beauty Products – Hair Why is it that conditioner always runs out before shampoo? Too annoying. But still, amazing products. I love the Goij Berry shampoo from Hair O’ rig ..read more

Because I made the decision to go cruelty free last year, I needed to find a new way to clean my makeup brushes. That’s why I substituted my beloved MAC brush cleanser for the Makeup Revolution Brush Cleansers. I’ve been using the Anti-Bacterial Brush Cleanser (a spray) and the Anti-Bacterial Brush Shampoo for the past six months. Here is my verdict. The Makeup Revolution Anti-Bacterial Brush Cleanser This product is genius. You know how when you are doing your eye makeup and you need to go in with a clean brush and it needs to be that exact brush that is just perfect but dirty? If you c ..read more