Beauty & Tutorials

Waiting on Martha + One Love Organics

our favorite clean, nontoxic beauty essentials
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You know, it’s really been a long time coming.  Collaborating with one of our favorite nontoxic beauty brands, One Love Organics, was simply a no-brainer.  The entire WOM Team is a group of devout OLO fangirls if we’re being honest here.  It’s one of those brands that we keep coming back to; we believe in the products that much, and it’s a small business that we’re proud to support as we’ve gotten to know the team over the years.  Not to mention, every product is practically irresistible, with gentle, miracle-working ingredients and heavenly scents (and beautiful packaging to boot).  

If you can’t tell how much we’re drinking the Kool-Aid over here, this will surely hit it home.  Today I’m beyond thrilled to debut an exciting collaboration with OLO…I compiled all of my favorite products in two fantastic (and extremely giftable…hint, hint) sets: MKR’s Daily Essentials Kit and my Holiday Survival Kit. 

Inside MKR’s Daily Essentials Kit, you’ll receive…you guessed it: my must-haves for every day. That includes: Easy Does It foaming cleanser,  Skin Dew coconut water cream, Morning Glory caffeinated firming serum and Vitamin E eye balm

Inside my Holiday Survival Kit, I included two of my favorite products, hands-down (all year ’round, but especially to get me through the holidays!).  And those are: Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover and Skin Savior multi-tasking wonder balm

I break ’em down just why they’re on my list of must-haves, so be sure to check it out below. We’re also selling the full-size versions of all of our most used OLO products, in case you’re already hooked and want your fix on your favorites as well. Tell me friends, have you welcomed nontoxic skincare into your routine?  Truly, MKR

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Skin Dew Coconut Water Cream

One Love Organics, $59

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An exciting and irresistible new product from One Love Organics, the Skin Dew offers feather-light moisture that absorbs quickly into the skin.  I like to apply it after my Morning Glory serum, underneath my makeup.  It smells, of course, divine. 

Skin Savior Multi-Tasking Wonder Balm

One Love Organics, $49

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Skin Savior really is a wonder balm.  It’s amazing at removing dirt and makeup, without leaving my skin dry.  Full of antioxidants, the balm smells amazing and can be used just about everywhere.  No seriously, right now with the cold weather, I’m applying it directly to my nose, and I even use it on my heels!  You don’t need a lot when applying, so a little goes a long way. 

Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover

One Love Organics, $42

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Perhaps my favorite product of the bunch: Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover. This bestseller and award-winner restores skin with its natural moisture barrier and pH balance. I love that the oil is designed with dry, dehydrated skin in mind, but it’s concentrated enough for all skin types.  And again, it smells wonderful.

The oil can be used alone or as the perfect first step in any double cleansing routine.  I like to keep mine next to my bed for the time I may indulge at a holiday party and still need a fresh face (but am too lazy to wash it…ha!). 

Vitamin E Eye Balm

One Love Organics, $49

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I think everyone was lectured on the importance of a good eye cream.  Friends, this is it.  The Vitamin E Eye Balm is made of a lovely blend of rich, hydrating ingredients like Vitamin E, organic shea butter and pomegranate and sea kelp. 

My favorite part about this eye balm?  I only need to buy one per year; it lasts forever!  When applying, I lightly pat around my eye with my ring finger – every night and sometimes during the day if I’m really feeling the elements. 

 

Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser

One Love Organics, $29

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A lot of other cleansers dry my skin (and clear out my skin’s natural defenses apparently, too).  This gentle foaming cleanser does just the opposite; it’s a soothing, non-drying foam that makes my skin feel soft and clean.  

It’s multi-tasking too…works on face, body and even hair. And like all One Love Organics products, the fragrance is light, subtle and lovely. 

Waiting On Martha + One Love Organics Essentials Kit

One Love Organics, $179

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I’m beyond excited to partner with our favorite organic beauty brant to create my Everyday Essentials Kit.  This is honestly what I use every sing day, morning and night, these products are my essentials.  And how cute is the little LOVE makeup bag it comes in!!

Set Includes: Mini gentle foaming cleanser, morning glory caffeinated serum, skin dew water coconut cream, vitamin e eye balm, and a LOVE bag.

Brand New Day Microderma Scrub + Masque

One Love Organics, $39

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Another multi-tasker from One Love Organics, this superfine exfoliator is activated by water.  When applied, it gently sloughs off dead skin, clarifying and smoothing while it’s at it.  I’ve found that Brand New Day gives me a brighter complexion when I use it regularly as both a masque and a scrub. 

Its ingredients include organic sweet pea flour, pineapple enzymes and mineral rich kaolin clay.

Morning Glory Caffeinated Firming Serum

One Love Organics, $59

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I apply this amazing caffeinated firming serum after I cleanse my face with the Easy Does It foaming cleanser and before using the Skin Dew.  It’s designed to tighten and tone the skin, giving it a little boost of energy while it’s at it.  

Waiting On Martha + One Love Organic Holiday Survival Kit

One Love Organics, $92

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The holidays are here and between the parties and the late nights our skin needs all the help it can get.  Enter our holiday survival kit.  The skin survivor is perfect for tired feet, a running nose, and all of that itchy winter skin.  The Vitamin B cleanser; well let’s just say I leave it on my nightstand in case I’m a bit too tired to make my way to the bathroom to properly wash my face.  It’s truly a life saver.  Obsessed!!  

Vitamin C Body Scrub

One Love Organics, $49

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A rinse-able scrub like none other, Vitamin C body polish features an ultra-concentrated combination of vitamin C ester, aloe, shea, and raw organic sugar crystals to deeply exfoliate and hydrate for supremely soft, luminous skin.  And bonus: it smells Ah.Mah.Zing!!

Photography, Kathryn McCrary for Waiting on Martha | This post is in collaboration with One Love Organics, a brand we love and adore.  All opinions are 100% our own. 

My Fall Beauty Refresh

Ultra Moisturizing and Renewing Beauty Buys for the Season
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I’m the type of person that when I get busy and stressed, I let my skincare routine fall to the wayside.  That usually means breakouts, dark circles and fine lines creeping up.  Since fall is such a crucial time to get the skin hydrated and free of summer’s slough, I recently went on a little “beauty bender” and stocked up on a healthy stash of ultra hydrating, ultra renewing beauty buys.  I like to think of this recent beauty haul really as a response to getting my skin back on track; happy and healthy. 

I decided to reinvest in my daily beauty routine a lot in part to a stock-pile with Fresh.  I had actually planned to try out just one or two of these all natural products (like this rose mask and this gentle cleanser), but before I knew it, I found myself with a cart FULL of this green beauty line.  I also couldn’t resist these gift sets (which will make great Christmas gifts!).  And last weekend, I got a sneak peek at One Love Organics’ newest product (a charcoal mask called “Pretty Pores”!) and I knew I was in for a treat.  It’s not included below (because it’s not on shelves yet), but stay tuned friends because the mask is GOOD.  It’s light, detoxifying yet not super dehydrating, and it’s easy to remove after you’re done.  

But enough from me, read all about the details of each product below and see which call your name.  I’d love to hear your plans for your own fall beauty refresh, and if any of these will be gracing your counters too?!  Truly, MKR

Rose Mask

Fresh, $62

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Like I mentioned above, I recently went on a Fresh-bender.  This rose mask makes my skin feel ultra-hydrated and smooth. It has a cooling gel formula (that smells like roses) that works with cucumber extract and aloe vera to calm the skin.  And for my sensitive skin, this is a God-send! 

Glycolic Skin Renewal Complex

Mario Badescu, $35

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I’ve shared this Mario Badescu cream before, and I still turn to it for a solid spot treatment when I break out.  With papaya extract and glycolic acid, it helps even my skin tone and help skin turnover when it’s looking a little dull. It’s very rich, so I like to use it sparingly and only when-needed. Great, great renewal cream

The Lip Scrub

Sara Happ, $24

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I picked up this special edition lip scrub at Create & Cultivate last month, and I can’t be caught without it now.  It tastes and smells like a Sprinkles cupcake, which is AMAZING and right up my alley. But most importantly, the lip scrub is packed with essential oils that hydrate and gently exfoliate my lips so I can keep the perfect pout. Aaand it’s paraben free, which is so important in my book! 

Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask

Fresh, $92

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This perfecting mask is one of my favorites right now. A bit pricey, but so worth it. The cream has a lovely whipped consistency that feels ultra light on the face.  It’s cooling, smells amazing, and works to kill free radicals (we have the black tea to thank for that).  I’ve found that my fine lines do seem to have decreased, and I’ve enjoyed a mask a handful of times in the past few weeks. I mean really, who can say not a great face mask?!

Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer

IT Cosmetics

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So I’m really pleased with the coverage of IT Cosmetics’ Bye Bye Foundation.  You know I’m partial to my snail repair BB cream, so it takes a lot to get me to say that.  At this price point, I think this tinted moisturizer is definitely worth trying.  And if your skin is like mine, it needs a switch-up sometimes between foundation and bb creams throughout the year.  This foundation will be mine for fall. 

Hello Lashes Mascara

IT Cosmetics, $24

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I’m always open to trying new mascaras, and this one does not disappoint. I received it in my IT Cosmetics set (ordered straight from the infomercial…I was hooked!). It adds great volume to my lashes, making them look longer and fuller. I love that it applies evenly too; it doesn’t clump or break off. 

3 in 1 Microneedle Dermaroller

Megi Beauty

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microneedle dermaroller is the biggest game-changer in my routine. I struggle with acne scarring and fine lines, and this tool is key in improving my skin’s look and feel.  I use mine in two ways; I use it lightly before applying makeup before a big event.  I gently roll the dermaroller around my face once, and swear it helps plump up the collagen and hide my fine lines.  Secondly, I use it once a week with a bit more force; I treat my entire face at night to help the skin cells turnover to keep things fresh and renewed. 

Countertime Rejuvenating Cream

Beautycounter, $75

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I’ve been a big Beautycounter fan for years, and its Countertime Collection is so, SO strong.  The Rejuvenating Cream (formerly known as Restorative Night Cream) is incredibly light, but it locks in the much-needed moisture…all while I’m asleep.  It simply feels wonderful on my face, and it’s nontoxic so I can feel great about using it every night. 

Nourishing Cream

NERD Skincare, $95

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My skin could be considered “acne prone” when I’m stressed, alright (and hello, that’s my entire fall), so this nourishing cream is right up my alley. It’s by a great small skincare company that approaches acne differently, and for that I love them. In the past I have used their face masks which are absolutely incredible.

This cream feels extremely hydrating upon application, making my skin feel soft and supple.  I also really appreciate that it helps repair skin tone and damage from previous blemishes and scarring. I like to use this cream whenever my skin is irritated and needs some extra TLC. 

Rose Floral Toner

Fresh, $15

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I’ve started using this floral toner after I wash my face with the soy cleanser. It’s a cooling, balancing formula that seems to help even my overall skin tone with regular use. Its scent is rose, but it’s not overpowering like many can be. 

Soy Face Cleanser

Fresh, $15

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I wash my face both day and night, but I don’t want to use a cleanser with harsh salicylic acid twice a day. So this gentle soy cleanser is a great compliment to my beauty routine; I use it every morning in the shower to wash my face. I love it because it doesn’t leave my skin too dry afterwards like some cleansers do. I feel it cleanses AND tones too, which is nice to see. 

Bye Bye Concealer

IT Cosmetics, $24.99

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I LOVE this concealer by IT Cosmetics. I literally bought it straight from the infomercial.  I use it solely as a spot concealer on my face for breakouts and never need to reapply during the day or worry about it. It’s truly a full-coverage concealer that doesn’t look too cakey by putting years on your face. 

Umbrian Clay Mattifying Exfoliant

Fresh, $33

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In order to slough off summer skin, I’m using this great exfoliant by Fresh. It gentle removes dead skin, but also works to purify and balance as it goes.  That’s incredibly important to me during this transitional season so that my skin stays hydrated and bright, ready for me to take on the crisp, dry air. 

Vitality Lip Flush 4-in-1 Reviver Lipstick Stain

IT Cosmetics, $20

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This nourishing lipstick is my new best friend. It’s another great find by IT Cosmetics, and it’s doing wonders for my lips under my signature pink pout.  It’s one of the first lipsticks that I’ve found that offer the benefits of a lip balm (anti-aging, hydrating and conditioning) but actually has a long-lasting color too.  

Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha

A Few All Natural Wellness Products Currently on Rotation

My Current Stash of Can't-Be-Beat Beauty Buys
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I’m starting to sense a pattern.  I’m officially knee-deep in anything and everything clean beauty and I’m not looking back. By now, all-natural beauty has become a household term for many of us, but it’s for good reason.  I simply sleep better at night knowing that I’m doing my body (and mind) good by sticking to products that help me feel better every day.  And honestly adopting a few new daily habits plus switching out the old, for the new au-natural has been a super easy adjustment.  Emphasis on easy. 

In today’s peek at my current beauty obsessions, I’m leaning heavily on the detox factor.  After receiving my first box in LeafTV’s The Year of Wellness, I was eager to keep a lot of the products around long after the samples were done.  Thanks to the Detox Box, I was introduced to the benefits of drinking of a copper water bottle (which just so happens to be beautiful too) and burning the sweet smelling palo santo sticks.  I found these daily shake mixes that taste just as good as they sound.  But I also recently introduced The Super Elixir’s Sleep Welle calming tea and sleep mist into my nighttime routine…two excellent products that are proving their worth when I need to get in relaxation mode stat.  Read more about each of the items below, and share what all-natural beauty products you’ve been obsessing over lately!  Truly, MKR

P.S. We’ve been toying with the idea of posting videos via Facebook Live about posts like this.  We’d love to hear if you’d like to see this beauty content on there.  Interiors?  Travel?  Tell us your thoughts!  xo

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Pure copper water bottle

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Sleep Welle Calming Mist

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Sleep Welle Fortified Calming Tea

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Cocopull oil pulling coconut oil

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Tom's toothpaste

Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha

As pictured: copper water bottle (similar) | deodorant | palo santo sticks | calming mist | daily shake mixes | calming tea | oil pulling packets | toothpaste 

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