I began making makeup for myself to address my own highly sensitive, acne-prone skin. That journey started many years ago and culminated in the launch of my Afterglow brand in 2004. While what you put on your skin is certainly important, it should never be discounted that the journey to beautiful skin begins within. The… Read more »
It’s highly likely that some of your cosmetics have bugs in them, intentionally. I’m talking specifically about the extract from one little critter called a Cochineal beetle. This beetle extract is used in both traditional (petroleum-based) and natural makeup for the brilliant, cool-toned pinks and reds it imparts. This buggy dye is generally referred to… Read more »
Hey Beautiful! I hope you are happy and healthy! Here’s my latest Saturday 7 of what’s inspiring me and contributing to my adventure… 1. Making My Own Nut Milk – Since going dairy-free over a year ago, my main creamy staples have been almond milk, coconut milk, and hemp milk. Until recently, they’ve always been… Read more »
This is the first FAQ blog post in a series that will pull the veil back on some of the more mysterious aspects of Afterglow, our challenges, triumphs and the struggles we have as a small, natural, indie cosmetics brand. There’s no way for me to write this blog post without getting personal. And I… Read more »
Even though we are a makeup company, there are three subjects more important to us than makeup…. Happiness, health, and sustainability take the (gluten-free) cake at Afterglow… because we know that there is no amount of makeup that can make you calm and glowing the way taking time to truly relax and reconnect with… Read more »
Hey Beautiful! I hope you are finding yourself this evening in a space of beauty and calm. I know it can be challenging to find gifts for your loved ones that will truly resonate with them AND are in alignment with your holistic values. In lieu of my Saturday 7, I thought I would share… Read more »
Hey Beautiful! I hope you are happy and healthy! Here’s my latest Saturday 7 of what’s inspiring me and contributing to my adventure… 1. Recent Experience I’m Cherishing – I recently went to the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece for the week long spiritual retreat called LUMINOSITY, lead by the incredibly talented energy healers Baji Grace and Anne Hockett…. Read more »
Hey Beautiful! I hope you are happy and healthy! Here’s my latest Saturday 7 of what’s inspiring me and contributing to my adventure… 1. Recent Experience I’m Cherishing – I participated in the six day American Peace Intention Experiment conceived by Lynn McTaggart, author of ‘The Power of 8: Harnessing the Miraculous Energies of a Small Group to… Read more »
In this video, I’m going to show you how I apply our organic, botanical Infused Eco Eye Shadow for a go-to, natural look. Eyes truly are the windows of the soul. The right natural eye shadow can accentuate your beautiful eyes and make them sparkle. This look is fairly easy. With a little practice… Read more »
Mineral Setting Powder Makeup Application Tutorial Video In this video, I’m going to show you how I use one of my little cosmetic secrets… our Infused Mineral Setting Powder. I love our Infused Mineral Setting Powder because it immediately gives me a soft-focused look through the power of the light refracting ingredients. The light refracting… Read more »
Hey Beautiful! I hope you are happy and healthy! Here’s my latest Saturday 7 of what’s inspiring me and contributing to my adventure… 1. This Week’s Experience I’m Cherishing – Sharing meals and celebrating with incredible friends that bring out the very best in me and make me excited and happy to be alive. 2. Backyard Vacation I’m Recommending –… Read more »
Natural Aloe Concealer Makeup Application Tutorial Video In this video, I’m going to show you all the ways you can use our best selling natural concealer, our Infused Aloe Concealer. This natural concealer is ideal for light coverage and does a great job multitasking as a light coverage under eye concealer and highlighter. It’s made with… Read more »
Mineral Blush Makeup Application Tutorial Video Today I’m going to show you the basics of applying our Infused Mineral Blush for a natural look. I’m a big fan of blush and subtle rosy cheeks. The color lifts the face and gives it dimension. When you apply foundation you do even out your skin tone, but you… Read more »
Mineral Foundation Makeup Application Tutorial Video In this video, I’m going to show you how to apply our organic botanical Infused Mineral Foundation. If you’ve never applied a loose mineral foundation, it may take a few applications to dial it in. But once you do, you’ll never look back. Our mineral foundation is infused… Read more »
Total Cover Concealer Makeup Application Tutorial Video In this video, I’m going to show all the ways you can use our natural Infused Total Cover Concealer. This is an intense coverage powder concealer that can also multitask as a matte highlighter. You can even use this little baby as a beautiful matte, cream colored eye shadow…. Read more »
Natural Bronzer Makeup Application Tutorial Video In this video, I’m going to show you what I like to call my “Perfect Day Bronzer Look” using our natural Infused Glow Bronzer. I love our bronzer because it gives my skin a healthy glow and luminescent dimension any time of the year. Anyone can use bronzer to boost… Read more »
Hey Beautiful! I hope you are happy and healthy! Here’s my latest Saturday 7 of what’s inspiring me and contributing to my adventure… 1. This Week’s Experience I’m Cherishing – Camping under a full moon. I went camping and whitewater rafting in gorgeous West Virginia’s New River Gorge with my guy over the long weekend. Our first night… Read more »
Natural Calm Cover Concealer Makeup Application Tutorial Video In this video, I’m going to show you how to use our very special redness color corrector concealer, our Infused Calm Cover: Balancing Redness Solution. This concealer is a highly concentrated loose powder, with a special yellow tint that literally cancels out the appearance of redness caused… Read more »
Natural Under Eye Concealer Makeup Application Tutorial Video In this video, I show you all the ways you can use our best-selling natural under eye concealer, our organic infused Perfecting Under Eye Concealer. It easily conceals dark under eye circles and brightens up your entire eye area. This amazing, naturally creamy concealer has great coverage…. Read more »
Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Please note that some of the links below may randomly be affiliates. Enjoy! 1. Investigating the Irony of Perfectionism – I’ve been doing a lot of investigation and self-inquiry on perfectionism, self-compassion and… Read more »
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