Easily Bridget

If you look around big name beauty retailers like Sephora and Ulta, you will find that something is very hot right now and has been for some time. This change in the beauty industry that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon? Clean products are in, unnatural junk is out. When you think of clean haircare, you might think of a big name brand like Prose that will cost you your first born, but I encourage you to look at another brand, ANTIDOTE 1848.   Like every great idea, ANTIDOTE 1848 has a story behind it. Its two visionary founders David Calle and Abigail Kuehl bonded over their yearning for change in a world where most hair care products use harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances. Together, their passion and their vision would create the spark needed to create their line of products.   But let’s go back a little bit further.   David Calle came into the picture at ANTIDOTE 1848 with 30 years of experience with consumer products. After being an executive in that b...

If one thing is true about the beauty industry and how it relates to you as a person, it’s that it’s never too early to start taking care of your skin. If you start preventing wrinkles in your late 20’s, chances are you won’t have to worry about them until much later. This includes obvious care – things your mother probably told you like stay out of direct sunlight, use sunscreen and drink plenty of water. Later on, though, a solid skincare regimen is sometimes needed. I’m going to share with you the three Holy Grail products that have earned a spot in my skincare cabinet forever that keep my skin smooth, even, hydrated and wrinkle-free.   OYU Cosmetics’ Unscented Youth Elixir This is a recent find and I am very glad that it is now in my cabinet. I first got it as a free sample, but it is definitely something I could see myself buying regularly. It is made of mostly natural oils and ingredients and doesn’t clog the pores. The Abyssian oil is there to reduce any traces of wrinkles y...

The world is changing and I firmly believe that the future will be less ableist. I know, I know. This could just be blind optimism. With the development of cosmetics brand Guide Beauty, however, my faith in people has been restored. Guide Beauty was founded by celebrity makeup artist and beauty educator Terri Bryant who later in her career developed Parkinson’s. She was joined by Selma Blair who heads the brand with her as its Chief Creative Officer. It’s their easy to grip wands that first grabbed my attention. If someone can make applying eyeliner easy for me, I’ll nominate them for sainthood.   Right now I’m saving up for some brushes made by these geniuses, but let me tell you what I’ve been doing in the meantime. If these tips and tricks help you, be sure and give me a shout!   Eyeshadow I have so much trouble with holding onto a proper brush that I’ve decided to eschew brushes altogether. How does the eyeshadow get from the pan to my lid, then, you ask? I do what everyon...