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I’m so excited to share this post about natural alternatives to MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick! It’s the first I’ve planned in a series where I’ll be replacing some of my less than healthy skincare and beauty with healthier alternatives. And if you’re looking for a roundup of 6 gorgeous coral hued lipsticks for spring, you’re in the right place! Let’s rewind to 2015, when we were planning our wedding. Our theme was orange floral, and my makeup matched the theme. My makeup artist chose MAC Vegas Volt Matte Lipstick for my lips. Have you used it before? It’s a shocking coral that I never would’ve picked myself, but when she tried it on me, I loved it. Reader, I confess. I fell off the natural beauty wagon when we got married. It was like I forgot why I’m so careful about what I use. There was also a craving to…

Kids and adults of all ages love getting dressed up for Halloween. And we all need some essentials to get our Halloween look just right. A spooky Halloween outfit, dramatic hair styling, face makeup, and fake blood to complete the look. But what if that Halloween makeup contains ingredients you’d rather not use on yours or your kids faces? Not to mention the makeup remover needed to get it off. What we need are some beautifully safe Halloween makeup ideas. The hidden ingredients in Halloween makeup This article from Campaign for Safer Cosmetics explains how some American Halloween makeup kits marketed at kids are contaminated with heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. Isn’t that terrifying? There are no safe levels set on exposure to lead. It can cause a range of long-lasting health problems including hyperactivity and learning difficulties. Cadmium is an endocrine disruptor that interferes with hormones. UK and European makeup is…