This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase! As a fashion blogger who also works full time, there are a ton of things I use on a daily basis that are essential to my routine and staying sane through hectic schedules. As we round out 2022, I’ve been gathering … Continue reading A Fashion Blogger’s Favorite Things for 2023
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase! If you’re devoted to clean and cruelty free beauty products like I am, then you know how hard it can be to find a luxurious perfume that doesn’t contain icky ingredients and isn’t tested on animals! I used to love wearing … Continue reading finally! a springtime fragrance that’s all natural & cruelty free
I’ve had pretty much every hair color under the sun. I’m naturally a mousy brunette, and I’ve been a redhead, super dark to almost black, and now I’m going blonde! I love a good change every once and a while, can’t you tell? The trouble is, changing your look can sometimes damage your hair, especially when bleaching, so I’ve put together my go-to’s to make … Continue reading 6 tips for going blonde without damaging your hair
There are tons of cleansers out there that clean your bare skin, but how many genuinely remove makeup well enough to break through to your skin? Plus, if you’re obsessed with clean beauty products like me, you know that they don’t always give you the deepest clean as they’re usually much gentler than conventional formulas. So what do you do when you love long-wearing (aka … Continue reading the best natural cleansers for removing makeup
Lip care in particular has always been my thing. From the early days of Lip Smackers to going clean and cruelty free in my 20s, I’ve tried it all. I never leave the house without a good balm or gloss, and I’m a sucker for any product that leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturized long term. From drugstore finds to indie brands, here’s the … Continue reading the best lip balms according to a lip care addict
It’s 2022, and we should be paying more attention to not only what goes into our products, but who they’re tested on! I committed to going cruelty free and clean a few years ago, and it’s worked wonders for my acne and other skin concerns, while also helping me feel good as a consumer knowing that I’m not contributing to brands that harm our furry … Continue reading cruelty free (& clean!) dupes for cult-favorite beauty products
I’m feeling major refresh vibes coming on as we head into Spring, and with that always comes a little beauty routine switch-up! If you’ve been following MDM, you know I’m all about clean ingredients and cruelty free brands when it comes to any beauty product, and there are so many great ones out there that fit the bill! Here are my favorite newcomers to the … Continue reading new clean + cruelty free beauty brands you need to know now
Every once and a while, my skin just feels dull and congested, and that’s when I break out my arsenal of exfoliants! The thing is, not all exfoliants are created equal, and picking one to suit your needs is soo so important. There’s four facial exfoliants (all clean & cruelty free) that I use and love when I need a refresher, so here’s how I … Continue reading The Best Clean + Cruelty-Free Facial Exfoliants
As the summer comes to an end, all that time spent frolicking on sunny beaches and chilling by the pool can be tough on your skin! I’ve always been pretty religious with my skincare (especially after spending a lot of time in the sun!), and I’ve invested even more into my routine since we moved back to sunny San Diego last year! Being someone who … Continue reading Easy After-Sun Skincare for a Healthy Glow Year Round
My mom and I both have a shared passion for clean and cruelty-free beauty. In fact, my mom was the one who first got me started with the products that eventually healed my skin! Since Mother’s Day is coming up, I’ve started my search for the perfect gift for her, and I landed on a bunch of great clean beauty sets from Sephora! Swipe through … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts for Beauty-Loving Mamas
