Going Green--The Potential Behind an Organic Choice

As a gal approaching the age of 30 (quite rapidly to my chagrin), I try really hard to take good care of my skin.  BUT--I am guilty of going to sleep with my makeup on at night sometimes.  I poke and squeeze at angry red zits when I should leave well enough alone.  Not to mention the fact that the winter has wreaked its normal seasonal havoc on any potential glow factor of my complexion.  I have maintained the same overall skin care routine using the products I feature above, but I think it's time to change it up.  Don't get me wrong.  The Body Shop has treated me very well in the past, and I will continue to patron some of their products.  Aveeno is a perfectly respectable drugstore choice when you are trying to stay in budget (and squeeze out loads of cleanser in each use like I do).  I adore and will continue to use the Bare Escentuals line of mineral makeup and related cosmetic products.  I enjoyed (and still enjoy) the success of those products, but I'll be real with you.  I get bored.  I like to try new things.

My trusty BFF recommended the Juice Beauty line.  I have always been intrigued by the whole "organic/natural" movement, whether it be in foods, cosmetics, apparel, so this will be a great opportunity to test it out.  I am hoping this line will bring an end to the absolutely GINORMOUS red, cystic zit that appears on my face once every few months, but brings me great misery and pain during its existence.  I am going to try and figure out where to get my hands on this pack without buying online and having to wait.  I like instant gratification, especially when I'm itching to try something right now!!  :)  I'll let everyone know how it goes.

My trusty BFF also was kind enough to send me a pack of Juice Beauty's Lip Moisturizers to try out.  I distributed the "Playful" and "Naturally Clear" to two of my colleagues at work, and I will test the "Joyful."  I love the pale pink shade for spring... and you can never go wrong with some SPF in any product you put on your face or body.  It smells divine, and I am looking forward to the experience!!

Spring Pink--This Season's Hot Shade

I have been wearing this absolutely divine shade of red lipstick through all of fall and winter (aptly named by Revlon "Divine Port Wine" within their Colorstay line) that I have adored for several years.  But, as with everything else in life that gets lighter and brighter for the transition into spring (except, apparently, my waistline... which still screams winter hibernation), I really wanted to find a "pinky" lipstick that would compliment my Asian skin tone.  I saw an ad for this recently in one of my mags, and I covet it!!  I cannot wait to try it out!!