Posts in Beauty
Sustainable Alternative For Women’s Shaving With Well Kept

It’s funny to see how much my habits and my values have changed over the years! I’ve made the hugest efforts to go environmentally-friendly in so many areas of my home and my beauty products!

Yet for the longest time, I resisted taking the steps to give up my disposable razor head addiction. Y’all, I was a Schick Intuition devotee. But the little plastic razor heads, and all their unbelievably excessive plastic packaging, were just staring at me, filling me with guilt while I tried to enjoy my silky smooth legs.

It’s not a trivial issue to obsess over.

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Q + A With Black Owned Greenhouse Mercantile

Go French Yourself is committed to highlighting and working with more Black owned brands this year and indefinitely!

And today is such an exciting feature with Greenhouse Mercantile located in Newnan, Georgia! Greenhouse Mercantile is a collection of curated goods…a lifestyle store filled with all the things they love. They believe in products that last a lifetime. They support the makers. Greenhouse Mercantile is pro-America. It’s pro-local artists. It’s pro-Fair Trade. It’s products that make a difference and give back…Products that you can buy and be proud of. It is a sanctuary for people that seek out the un-ordinary. It is a reminder to people that past objects should never be forgotten. It is proof that prayer and faith work. It is a feeling…

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Mad Hippie Review

Trying new cosmetics and skincare makes me very happy indeed, especially when you find some new favorites to add to your collection. I could talk about skin and beauty products all day long really! I love finding products that work and telling others; and I love when my skin looks and feel it’s best because that’s what gives me confidence. Do you feel the same way?!

For me, makeup should also enhance the face. There's nothing worse than seeing makeup caked on- it doesn't look good and let's get real, in this weather, your face is likely to melt. (still soooo hot here in Oklahoma) I like my look to be natural, partly because I want to look like myself but also because I'm just far too low-maintenance with my appearance to worry about a flawless face.

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Tear-Trough Fillers And Cheek Fillers Featuring Fig Med Spa

Remember my experience with Tear-Trough Fillers at Fig Med Spa in November 2019?!! I would so love for you to refresh here because the before and after photos are seriously incredible. Still don’t know why I waited soooo long to do it because I will have it done every year-no matter what!!!

It was the best thing I have ever done for my confidence! I have never been so happy with a procedure! It lasted almost a year too so that was impressive to me. I started to notice the under eye dents again end August as documented below by photos.

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Getting RID OF DANDRUFF ONCE AND FOR ALL-Bargain Prices Too!

If you are fed up with health issues related to your scalp and couldn’t find a long term solution for it, you have landed at the right place! I have been battling scalp conditions for ages. Seriously a never-ending battle!! There is a million different things you are told to do to help combat dandruff, and honestly, most of them seemed to work very temporarily, and then it was back to where I left off. So annoying! I have spent so much money too-all money just thrown down the drain literally.

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3 Things I’ve Done This Year That Have Totally Changed My Skin Featuring Fig Med Spa

Let me further explain because to say I have not focused on my skin is a lie! I’m pretty fanatical when it comes to taking care of my skin but that being said, I also have felt like my old regimes were regimes for girls still in their late 20’s. I am now 40 and I should have switched up my skin care regimen in my 30’s! That neglect has shown up as dryness, dark circles, and those first whispers of fine lines. The lines are worse where I carry stress in my upper forehead and am definitely seeing those crow’s feet around my eyes! And let’s not even talk about the “orange peel” chin. UGH! Getting older is not for babies y’all. Plus my makeup has just been looking terrible. I knew I needed to get into Fig and let them guide me with a plan of action for treatments and products to use at home. If your skin is maturing and needs more TLC Fig is the perfect place to lead the way!

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An Ode To Ingredient-Driven Lipstick- With Madame Gabriela Beauty

Despite the fact that I love makeup and embrace trying new products with possibly too much vigor, I absolutely sympathize with women that shy away from wearing bright lipstick. They undoubtedly make a big statement!!! (But do not worry if you do shy away because I have a good nude for you too) Everyday I am reminded how much I love lipstick. How it can singularly transform my entire mood. I mean really! Lipstick is the single product that can completely transform a woman’s face, and thus her attitude, confidence and it indeed a whole mood game changer!

I have mentioned Madame Gabriela before in this post but I am so excited today to share a Q & A feature with the the founder! Madame Gabriela is a beauty brand developed to lead the culture of true clean and safe lipstick for informed and individualistic women around the world.

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Q + A With EINNIM

Go French Yourself is committed to highlighting and working with more Black owned brands this year and indefinitely. And today’s feature is all about EINNEM out of Chicago!

From beautifully customized soy wax candles to one of a kind goat milk soap bars, lavender body mists and room fresheners that promote calm and relaxation, they are dedicated to providing our customers with a lasting experience that will keep them coming back for more.

EINNIM INTERVIEW

Tell us a little bit about yourself & what made you decide to start EINNIM?

Back in April of 2009 I was in the midst of wrapping up my finals when I suddenly started experiencing this wild pain in my wrists. Thinking it was “just” Carpal tunnel syndrome, I kept plugging away! Fast forward to 2010, I’ve now been diagnosed with Lupus which would accompany the Rheumatoid Arthritis that I already had.

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The Last Makeup Brushes You'll Ever Buy

“WE BELIEVE THAT YOUR BEAUTY EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE BEAUTIFUL IN ITSELF. AT ARTIS, WE’VE DESIGNED PRODUCTS THAT NOT ONLY DELIVER THE EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS YOU DESIRE, BUT FEEL AND LOOK BEAUTIFUL — WE CALL THAT BETTER BEAUTY, BY DESIGN”

— ARTIS

A RITUAL, NOT A ROUTINE

Graceful, meditative, and expressive - with Artis brushes, your beauty ritual will naturally transform from mundane to luxurious with a glide of your brush.

CELEBRATE YOUR VANITY

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Purely Gentle Mud Cleanser

I don’t know about you, but I feel like my skin has really been feeling the effects of stress lately. The world, the humidity, and constant mask wearing ... My skin is dry, it’s oily, I have spots popping up everywhere. It’s just downright angry at me!
Osmia Organics sent over their new Purely Gentle Mud Cleanser and I am in love! It combines the deep cleansing power of glacial oceanic clay with organic aloe, chamomile, and honey to leave your skin clean, soft, and deliciously plump.

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Q & A With Jacqueline Carrington-Founder Of People Of Color

It all came down to the nail polishes I was using. Turns out nail polishes are filled to the brim with chemicals that are harmful for both you and the environment. EEEK! I’m going to be real here and admit that I never thought to read the ingredients on the label of nail polishes, as I do with my other beauty products.

Spoiler alert: I recently did and half of the words I can’t even pronounce, let alone know what they mean.

So next time you’re shopping for nail polish like me let’s buy from black-owned People Of Color! The hues are just fantastic and Jacqueline is just the sweetest person! I am so fortunate that she took the time to answer some questions for us for this lovely GFY feature!!!

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FEEL-GOOD PRODUCTS FEATURING BLACK KETTLE SOAP COMPANY

Go French Yourself is committed to highlighting and working with more Black owned brands this year and indefinitely.

And today we are so excited to introduce you to Black Kettle Soap Company! I purchased three things- 2 bar soaps and some laundry detergent! I have been using them for weeks and can honestly say I have found a new fantastic company to shop from. I am very happy with the products and look forward to trying more too!

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Luxury Fragrance Oils-Building A Wardrobe Of Signature Scents

I’m a huge believer in building a wardrobe of signature scents that you can spritz on depending on your mood or the season. That way I never feel bored or stuck with my fragrances. In the summer, I’ll wear something light —something that reminds me of being on vacation. And in the winter, I’ll go for something sweet or something very woodsy!

I also wear perfumes based on my moods, or the mood I want to have that day.

Riddle Oil makes it simple to build a fragrance wardrobe because they have 7 signature scents, all of them with a different personality; some are great for subtle everyday wear, some are more sensual, some more playful, but all very unique. They also believe that less is more in the fragrance world. They create scents that are not overpowering, but rather quietly inviting. the oils sit close to the body and trail as the person walks or simply creates an aura around the person. The 7 different scents come in roll-on oils, spray lotions, full-body oils, and candles.

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Oui Please Summer Goodies

My Oui Please box arrived yesterday and I just had to share because there were so many fabulous trés chic goodies!!!!!!!!!!

My absolute favorite item was the PAPIER D’ARMENIE SCENTED FRAGRANCE STRIPS…..

Older than the Eiffel Tower, Papier d’Arménie was born in Paris in 1885 as a result of the experiments of a chemist and a scientist. The idea came from a travel to Armenia, country where the benzoin resin, derived from the bark of trees – the major ingredient of the booklet – was used to purify the air.

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