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Green Queen: Products Fit for Beauty Royalty

September 14, 2018

Green Beauty Follain

What’s the saying…”it’s not easy being green?”  And when it comes to overhauling your cosmetic bag and skin care regime, I couldn’t agree more!  I’m afraid to look up the ingredients that I can’t pronounce in my favorite products.  They work and are my go-to’s…yet I eat and feed my family organic produce, shun most processed foods, and care deeply about the environment.  Why shouldn’t I apply the same due diligence with the products I apply to my skin?

And while I acknowledge that the process of cleaning up your beauty products is indeed a process (because change is slow…and expensive), I’ve found an online resource and store that makes it all so much easier.  Earlier this year, I was introduced to Follain when they opened their first Seattle store in the University Village shopping center.  I couldn’t be more inspired by their selection of thoughtfully curated and entirely clean skin and body care, and beauty products.  After all, Follain in Gaelic means wholesome and good.  Below I’m sharing a few of my initial products as I begin the process of “greening” my routine:

Hannes Dottier Mineral Skin Care

Hannes Dottier: sea masque | mineral mist | elixir of minerals

I’ve used this Seattle-made skincare line before and have loved the glowing results.  Made from a combination of Icelandic sea kelp, spearmint, and iodine; this all-natural line is ideal for sensitive skin, such as mine.  I apply the Sea Masque in the shower as it’s very gritty (I find it difficult to remove completely with a wash cloth); I gently scrub and then leave it on my skin for the duration of my shower.  I use the Mineral Mist and Elixir of Minerals daily, spraying my face generously with the mist and then pressing the elixir into my damp skin.

Soapwalla Natural Deodorant

Soapwalla deodorant

The quest for the perfect natural deodorant is real!  And very unique to each individual.  I have been using Schmidt’s products for awhile and, while I believe that the deodorant worked quite well, it left a powder-like residue on my clothes that often stained (even after washing).  Then I tried this paste from SoapWalla and I’m a convert.  It’s easy to apply; you simply rub a nickel-sized amount of the product under your arm.  I like the citrus smell, but it also comes without fragrance.  And like all product found at Follain, it is completely natural, using a combination of shea butter, cornstarch, and essential oils to keep you dry and odor-free all day.  I don’t find the need to reapply (as I have had to do with other natural deodorants).  My only word of caution is to leave it in a dark, cool space.  Like all natural products, this one does not contain preservatives and is prone to melting.

Kari Gran Lip Whip Jolene

Kari Gran lip whip

I have used Kari’s products for years.  And yes, she’s an actual person (and a pretty great one at that!).  She and her small-but-mighty team make her all-natural skin care line and cosmetics right here in Seattle as well.  I love the lip whips – did you know that lipstick can be the greatest toxic offender in a woman’s cosmetic bag?  Probably because we unknowingly ingest it while eating and drinking.  I can’t live without Kari’s lip whip.  I must have every color she makes (I actually do) – and they can create a myriad of options applying a light coat or more for a deeper color.  My favorite is Jolene (I’m on my third pot!) but I also love the ‘Suji Red’ and the peppermint tint is my go-to lip balm.

La Belle Figura Under Eye Serum

La Bella Figura découverte under eye serum

Admittedly, I was hesitant to try this roller, oil-based serum because I was concerned about wearing it under concealer (and experiencing the dreaded slip).  But the ultra-hydrating combination of botanicals with green coffee beans de-puff while smoothing those pesky fine-lines.  Yet my concealer remains in place.  Perhaps a miracle?  Or, just a really effective product that is absorbed into your under eye area.

What green products are you using?  What beauty products are you reluctant to change?  Please leave a comment – we can come thru on the other side together.  Healthier, greener…and still beautiful.

Thanks for reading! ~Jenn

This post was not sponsored by Follain.  I just really believe in this brand and want to share the love.

 

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Each day I’ve intended to post here. I greeted t Each day I’ve intended to post here. I greeted the new year feeling inspired with a renewed intention for my account; to share with you the goodies I love, wear, try. Unfiltered and honest. That’s what I’m here for. But then...2021 arrived feeling much like her older sister, 2020. Instead, I’ve avoided a lot of social media; choosing to tune into various news outlets and into my family. So, HERE WE ARE. A post proving that I got dressed yesterday, wearing some of my new favorites (these @flamingosshoes white boots!) and steady stand-bys (year 2 wearing this @notmondaymercantile beanie on repeat). I took the kids out after school to run a couple of errands and connect with a business I love to support; we made plans for a spring share. Man, it felt good to get out! And now, I’m posting early before I’ve read the morning news. So, it’s happened. 
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Please stay safe, remain respectful, and true to yourself. Social media is a beautiful way to connect, create, and inspire...but can also be a dangerous rabbit hole of misinformation and an opportunity for people to behave in a way they ordinarily wouldn’t in person. Off my soap box. Have a lovely Friday!#wordsfrommyheart #realoutfitgram #flamingosshoes #whiteboots #notmondaymoments
Happy New Year my dear friends! I’ve missed you Happy New Year my dear friends! I’ve missed you all but enjoyed a nice long break. Heading back home after some snow time and I’m feeling re-energized (for now). Isn’t it funny how a change in the calendar can make you feel different? Are you a “new year, new you” kinda gal or more indifferent? I do like a good reset. Even though we’ll be doing more of the same early this year, I’m feeling more optimistic. For now. Cheers to 2021!
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Also, posted in stories a nearly identical photo of us from last January at the top of @schweitzer_mountain. While the photos look the same, it’s fun to think that we now are Sandpoint homeowners! A positive outcome of 2020. #newyearonthemountain #snowbest #schweitzermountain #skifamily
Snow plus a Christmas sweater...I’m checking all Snow plus a Christmas sweater...I’m checking all the boxes this year. Thinking of everyone not able to spend time with loved ones this year. I’m so grateful for our little family but really missing my parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, my in-laws.  Over a year seems far too long to be apart; but we all need to continue to be safe. It matters. #christmassweater #christmas2020 #staysafestayhome #vintagesweater
Let’s make merry! Although holiday traditions ma Let’s make merry! Although holiday traditions may look different this year; we have an opportunity to get creative and share in new experiences. Like the new-to-me homemade marshmallow recipe, @thekirstyfiles and I have the pleasure of bringing to you in partnership with @pacific_place. We encourage you to invite a few pals to a zoom date, pop a bottle of bubbly, and create these delicious confections together. I promise they’re relatively fool proof (I pulled them off!) AND a sugar-high afternoon spent with friends (even virtually) will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Tune in to Pacific Place’s IGTV or YouTube to see the full tutorial, including my gaff when my marshmallow began moving into the “hard ball” territory (note: this recipe does require a candy thermometer and the ability to read it!). Cheers to making the most out of holiday 2020! #homemademarshmallows #pacificplaceseattle #craftingtogether
Ooooh...how I love a good shopping day with a frie Ooooh...how I love a good shopping day with a friend. The belly laughs, chit chat, and groans (as we tried on a number of jeans) provided the escape from reality that I needed. Sometimes you don’t realize just how much you miss something until you get to enjoy it again!
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Other things I love? Soft luxury cashmere, designer denim that fits like a glove, and packable hats (yes, packable!). All can be found @willaseattle; a small, women-owned boutique located in the heart of the Queen Anne neighborhood in Seattle. Be sure to check out our stories as @thekirstyfiles and I share holiday-perfect gifts for your sister, mother, girlfriends...yourself! Lucky for Kirsty and I, our husbands also know the lovely owner, Liz (and she has our wishlists on file)! 
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Also very near and dear to my heart, Willa is the epitome of shopping local. The shelves are stocked with unique, small business designs; including many Seattle businesses. When you shop local, you not only support your community but also curate a look all your own!
#shoplocalseattle #seattleboutique #seattlestyle #happytoshare
Continued chronicles of dressing stylishly for you Continued chronicles of dressing stylishly for yourself, aka #stayathomestyle. Sure, 2020 may be the year of the sweatpant (combined with a sleeping bag-like coat, as seen here). And yes, a mask chain is this year’s hottest accessory. BUT I still take care to actually get dressed each day. And while lipstick may no longer be a part of my daily routine (I mean, was it ever??), it’s still important to be pulled together..if only for my own mental health. And even if no one else sees it but the grocery clerk. #whatmamaworemonday #sweatpantsseason 
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PS. Did you know I usually tag everything that I’m wearing? It may not all be current, but DM me if you want more details.
A few days late but still so grateful. We’ve spe A few days late but still so grateful. We’ve spent a lot of quality time as a party of five, braved a few big changes, and (mostly) survived 2020. #dontjinxit #partyoffive #practicegratitude #seattlefamily 
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On the eve of Black Friday sales bonanza, I hope t On the eve of Black Friday sales bonanza, I hope to inspire, remind, urge, and even beg you to ignore all of the crazy cyber sales that have been creeping into your inbox for the past week and instead SHOP SMALL this holiday season. Yes, perhaps it’s less convenient and even less of a “deal” but this pandemic is putting an even greater strain on the small and local businesses that are the absolute life blood of our communities. And, in addition to supporting an entrepreneur and neighbor, you’ll likely find more creative, individual, and unique gifts for your loved ones by shopping a small business.
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Are you in the Seattle area?  Hit me up with questions about my favorite local haunts and finds. I’ve got so many ideas to share; together we can help blow your holiday giving out of the water this year! #shopsmallthischristmas #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmallseattle #seattlestylist

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Thanks for reading! I began this blog in early 2014 as an outlet to share my styling tips and tricks, and disseminate shopping wisdom. I am honored when readers make a connection; whether it’s learning how to make the latest fashion trend your own or finding the perfect new addition to your wardrobe. Thank you for stopping by and spending a few minutes of your day sharing in my passion for fashion and style! ~Jenn

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