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Review: Nu Evolution Cosmetics + Swatches

Nu Evolution is a natural beauty brand that is fresh on my radar! They sent me a few things to try in early January and I am here to report on my thoughts, plus show you some swatches. They have a high fashion style but without any of the toxic ingredients found in conventional “runway makeup.” They care about beautiful […] Read more…

September 2016 Favorites

My September Favorites video is up! If you’d like to head over to YouTube (and subscribe if you haven’t already) then you can watch here. A mix of skincare, beauty, books, and entertainment! There are several skincare and beauty items I loved during the month of September (and continue to use and love). Pacifica Quinoa Sensitive Face […] Read more…

Goodbeing May Unboxing + Giveaway!

I got my May Goodbeing box in the mail this week! It’s so fun to open these each month to find new surprises. As I mentioned in my April unboxing, Goodbeing (formerly goodebox) is a monthly beauty and wellness box that delivers expertly curated, healthy beauty products, non-toxic cosmetics, natural wellness & sustainable, toxin-free living goods. This month […] Read more…

April 2016 Favorites

A few days late on this but I just had to report on what my favorites were last month as I have some great products to share with you – a mix of beauty, skincare, and jewelry! And as always, I’d love to hear what you’re favorites have been so far this spring in the […] Read more…

NEW Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Review + Swatches

This month Juice Beauty released their much anticipated Phyto-Pigments makeup collection in collaboration with Gwyneth Paltrow (who is actually their new creative director of makeup). I’ve been a fan of Juice Beauty since I first tried some of their products three years ago and was so excited to finally see some new stuff from them, including […] Read more…

1k Instagram / Holiday Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY time! I have nearly reached 1,000 followers on my Instagram @AVioletLife and can hardly believe it. That is way more than I ever imagined when I started the account a little over a year ago. Thank you SO much to all my followers! I love interacting with the Instagram community so far! And if you […] Read more…

August 2015 Favorites

I don’t think I’ve done a monthly favorites post since March! I always mean to do them and then before I know it we’re halfway into the next month. This time I’m making sure to do it before the month is up or it probably won’t happen. Here’s what I’ve been loving this last month […] Read more…

100% Pure Vitamint, Eye Creamsticks, & Maracuja Mascara

One of my absolute favorite natural beauty companies, 100% Pure, has been rolling out some great new products lately and I wanted to share a few of my recent favorites! Vitamint fruit pigmented sheer lip colors, eye creamsticks, and their new maracuja oil mascara. The new Vitamint Lip Creamsticks have a very minty scent and cool feeling […] Read more…

jane iredale’s New Ready to Wear Fall Collection

With Fall around the corner we’re starting to see several new releases in the beauty world! I don’t know about you, but I get so excited when new products are revealed! jane iredale just released their new Ready to Wear Fall Collection today! They kindly sent me most of the collection a few weeks before […] Read more…

September 2014 Favorites!

I know this is a few days late but I wanted to share with you my favorite products for the month of September! These are the natural skincare and makeup products I’ve been especially loving and reaching for each and every day lately. I’d highly recommend any of these for you to try and I’ll write […] Read more…