March Eco Beauty Favorites | L'Amour et la Musique

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Happy Easter to all of you who celebrate! I hope you're all enjoying a beautiful Sunday. Below are all the links you need:

Videos referenced -

Products mentioned -
MoMi Styling Jelly & Dry Shampoo* (release date TBD)
Fitglow Vita Active Foundation* (shade 1.5)

Playlist (check back for blog post with embedded playlist to listening to the following tracks streaming) -
1. Youandewan - Stranger (Glad Eye mix)
2. DaRand Land - Souls Awash
3. Amana Melome - Caterpillar (Atjazz S Remix)
4. Luka feat. Jaidene Veda - Luxury (Charles Webster Mix)

What I'm wearing -
Fitglow Love (lips)
OPI Lincoln Park After Dark (nails)
Elizabeth Suzann (top)
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10% off Stark Skincare -
Code: LAMOUR

10% off your first Glossier order!

To save 10% on Activist Skincare orders use code: LAMOUR

Everlane: One of my absolute favorite online clothing retailers with classic capsule-esque pieces, transparent pricing, and ethical business practices:

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Filming equipment -
Canon Rebel t6i + 18-55mm lens

Disclaimer and a word on integrity: All products I talk about here on L'Amour et la Musique are purchased with my own money, unless I explicitly mention that it was gifted from a brand. I will ALWAYS be fully transparent about any products given to me for review, that I did not seek out or purchase of my own accord. It is one of the biggest issues I have with YouTube - that many bloggers and YouTubers have just become a means to market products. That's not why I do this. All opinions expressed are entirely my own, and I strongly value honesty and integrity in real life and here on YouTube.
*Products marked with an asterix were gifted from the brand
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[marissabethoney]

Great video as always! Thanks for sharing your PSE experience and I’m thrilled the products serve your skin so well! <3

[nummy_nummers]

Loved the video! I saw your instastory about the Orgaid mask and now I really want to try the brand. I've been making a gradual and considered switch to green/eco/natural beauty this past couple months and your content is super inspiring and informative so thanks! Not just for the product recs, but for encouraging a more thoughtful approach to consumption 💚

[cocoprimblog]

Oh man The Bean! Mine dried out on me in like a month. I only got a couple uses out of it before I had to start drowning it in aloe spray to create a workable paste. I guess it's formulated in Hawaii and I live in Colorado (dryyyy) but I have to say I am not a fan. I have bought quite a few of the Lip Dr's and I am happy to report I haven't noticed any formulation changes. It is by far my favorite lip product as well. Was totally looking forward to your video :-) I was thinking of getting the Bleu wax by Khus + Khus but now I might have to check out the one you mentioned for Spring ❤. Thanks for sharing!

[KatherineCJames]

Thank you for this post. Agree regarding the Kahina toner and the Kahina line in general: the products are wonderful, yet have a low profile compared to some other products. I wish the Kahina toner came in a 100 ml size instead of the 50 ml. Kahina has sized the cleanser down from 200 ml to 100 ml, which is easier for me to hold, so maybe they will size the toner up to 100 ml as well. Currently, I use Kahina's argan oil (I think it's the best available), prickly pear seed oil roller ball, eye serum, moisture mask, and cycle in and out of using their brightening serum. I'd like to try their antioxidant mask, face cream, and serum.

I just got Stark's City and Midnight to try. Eclipse and Petrichor are on my list for after I've used more of my current products. I'm interested in your updated reviews.

It's wonderful to see the Sedu on your site. When I looked for a new hairdryer, a couple of years ago, I found the Sedu 4000i and I adore it. When I read the, "this hairdryer was life-changing" reviews I was skeptical, but I do love it.

Fitglow has been familiar to me for some time since I watch Jenna Catherine's YouTube videos and she uses/sells the line. I'm put off by the bright packaging (weird, but colors affect me, and the packaging is so. very, bright), so I will probably continue to avoid the line despite the raves. (Maybe I'll cave.:) I like Hush & Dotti mascara, Au Naturale's foundation stick (I go back and forth between Au Naturale and Vapour), eye pencil, and highlighter. I also like Au Naturale's under-eye color correcting cream in Flax. For my cheeks and lips I use Bite Beauty Multisticks. Cashew is currently my favorite, but I use Biscotti and Macaroon as well.

My goal is a simple, streamlined, effective set of skincare, makeup, and haircare products that make me happy with their efficacy, scents, and the ethics of their company. If I can manage it, everything I need will come from three to five lines.

Happy spring renewal!

[hornerb]

Yes! I’ve been using the Kahina toner for about a month and I love it for the same reasons. It’s straight forward but works beautifully. My winter skin has been drinking it up. I’m naturally oily and prone to breakouts, and it’s been so gentle. Love that it’s getting a shoutout!

[MyLifeWendy]

I really enjoyed this video Mercedes!!

[emilyellis]

As always, Another great monthly favorites..and you look ravishing! Fitglow has been a huge favorite, I’ve loved the monthly box as well as the makeup discovery, even though Beet is a bit light on me (it looks darker online), and the lipgloss has made me fall in love with lipgloss again. I bought a sample of the foundation and can’t wait to try it! I’m dying to try Precious Skin Elixers since you’ve raved about it so much, and the discovery set seems like an excellent way to do so. Ever since you did the PR unboxing of the Khus Khus body waxes, I’ve really wanted to try the others, especially Kama (but they all seem great!)

Eagerly anticipating your BH April box review..I’m pretty intrigued by the selection!

[ashleymarieaa]

Completely agree with everything you said about the new Eclipse! I find it perfect for a morning cleanse because it super-gently sloughs off dead skin which preps my skin really beautifully for makeup. Looking forward to your updated brand review. 💕

[non_toxicgreen]

Loved the long favourites. Hope you enjoyed your vacation! With the fitglow mascara I have learned that I have to quickly do two coats on one eye and then I follow it up with one coat of Inika because it is blacker 🤗 and then move to the other eye. Since filming the video, in case you have tried the other two orgaid masks as well, which one would you recommend most ? I might be placing a Beauty Heroes order today. Might add one of those. 🤗💖

[gwydiona]

Love lively bras. My first proper measuring was in VS many, many years ago. I was aslo surprised by the measurements, but it did change my comfort levels tremendously. I no longer had to constantly readjust things :). And yes, going down in band size and increasing the cup size is the way to go.

[laurenweinzimmer]

So much goodness in here. I <3 Lip Doctor. I have 3 scattered about and its pretty much the only lip balm I use now. Lusting over the MoMi hair goods. Cannot wait til they launch. I am trying to use up my previous Eclipse before I get the reformulation, but it sounds divine. I am loving the new Aurora (never used the older one due to coconut oil). Happy Easter, Mercedes!!!

[rebecaj]

Yes to the Orgaid video! Btw I’m loving your top! If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get it?

[cielcielie]

Hi, like your reviews! I am looking forward to the MoMi Styling Jelly & Dry Shampoo! You mentioned the scent is nice. Can you describe the scent? Is it floral, citrusy, minty or something else? Thank you!

[kellinicole]

The sheet masks sounds really interesting - please do a review once you try them all! I wanted to love the FitGlow Redness Reducing cream, but it causes breakouts for me, I think it's just a little to heavy for me. But I'll have to try mixing it with something. And the Stark reformulations are def. on my shopping list! Can't wait to hear what you think of the new Aurora.

[laurieehrhardt]

I have had the Orgaid masks on my wishlist for a long time!!! Gonna have to try now!!

[lilliput]

Ok so I have not even started watching the video (and hello again after a long time of purely silent-watching, still here, still loving you and your content!), but I saw in that your top is from Elizabteh Suzann. I would love, love, love for you to incorporate some style/ethical fashion content, since I remember you mentioned wanting to venture more into that direction :)

[laurieehrhardt]

I just got the Inika mascara- I’ve seen rave reviews on it so I’m super curious. FitGlow is next on my list. Lily Lolo is also my fave so far.

[colleenbarry]

Hi Mercedes, I would like to see a review of the Orgaid sheet masks once you've used all of them. I won the giveaway you hosted with Precious Skin Elixirs. I really love the Citrine Body Elixir! It smells so beautiful! Thank you so much for introducing me to this brand. I recently purchased the Fitglow Lip Colour Serum in Nudie. I'm so excited, this is my first purchase from Fitglow! Hope you are having a wonderful vacation! 💕💕💕

[FreeRangeDiva]

Great favorites! I'm surprised that you had not tried a sheet mask before. They really are life-changing - I guess it's because they saturate the skin w/ product until the skin can't absorb any more. And, yeah, the first time I had a bra fitting I was shocked that I had been wearing the wrong size all of my adult life :-)