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COCOKIND: Skincare Review – Part 1

October 15, 2021May 23, 2026by HomemadeInLALeave a Comment

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Last Updated: Autumn 2022

If you’re a fan of my clean beauty posts, you may recall me recommending Cocokind products more than a few times in the past year [*Hint Hint: My Moisturizer Recs — Go-To Mineral Sunblocks — Summer Beauty Must-Haves] Lucky for me, I finally got around to trying Cocokind’s cleanser, toner, and face oil and naturally wanted to share my thoughts about these daily, skincare staples with you all. Continue reading for my honest review.

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Clean Beauty, Makeup, Sunscreen

Mineral Powder Sunscreens Perfect for Wearing Over Makeup!

July 23, 2021June 30, 2026by HomemadeInLALeave a Comment

News Alert!! Sunblock is only effective if you reapply it throughout the day as indicated on the directions of practically every SPF product. Unfortunately, we often forget to do this simple task. For those readers who don’t wear makeup OR those amazing makeup-free days, the reapplication of our favorite sunscreen is a simple task that just takes remembering. However, for the days that we have a full face of makeup on, reapplying a traditional lotion based sunscreen is just not an option. CUE: powdered, translucent sunscreens! Continue reading to learn more about two of my favorite SPF products ideal for year-round use.

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Clean Beauty, Skincare, Sunscreen

Summer Beauty Must-Haves

July 10, 2021July 9, 2026by HomemadeInLALeave a Comment

It doesn’t take much for me to enjoy the summer as long as I have an endless supply of chilled rosé, a nice pair of sunglasses, a great book or two, grilled seasonal eats, plenty of ice cold beer, good company, and a refreshing place to swim! Okay, maybe that list was a little long, but of all the things I could have asked for…[spending June on a yacht off the coast of Croatia, July in the South of France, August in Santorini, perfectly tailored swimsuits, a standing reservation on the water front patio of a quaint, award winning restaurant, gorgeous people fanning me with palm fronds]…my summer essentials seem incredibly reasonable 😉 So whether you are enjoying a typical summer like myself or are lucky enough to be experiencing my fantasy summer abroad – all that time spent galavanting in the water under the warm sun while drinking & eating more than one probably should, is bound to take a toll on our skin. Lucky for me, I’ve found the best beauty products perfect for battling the effects of the summer sun and months of summer fun!

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Clean Beauty, Sunscreen

The Best Mineral Sunscreens – 2021 Edition

May 30, 2021July 3, 2024by HomemadeInLALeave a Comment

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Every season is sunblock season in my opinion, but since summer is almost upon us, I figured this was a great time to write about some of my favorite mineral based sunscreens. I wear an SPF daily, and highly recommend it regardless of your pigment. It is my sincere belief that the best thing we as individuals can do for our skin is to protect it from the harmful UVA and UVB rays that the sun emits. Keep on reading for my current list of go-to natural moisturizers perfect for everyday sun protection.

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Clean Beauty, Our Physical Health, Skincare, Wellness

Gua Sha & Jade Rolling

April 10, 2021August 2, 2026by HomemadeInLALeave a Comment

Although Gua Sha and jade rolling have been around for centuries, their popularity has sky rocketed in the last five years especially among clean beauty and wellness fanatics. Facial massage via modern Gua Sha stones and jade rollers is an excellent way to promote blood flow and lymphatic drainage. Better circulation and regular detoxification within the face and neck achieved through consistent stone massage can often result in smoother, lifted, and brighter skin over time. Some folks think these ancient practices are a complete myth while others swear by it. I, personally, fall somewhere in the middle of this debate.

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Clean Beauty, Skincare

BIOSSANCE: Skincare Review

March 16, 2021July 23, 2022by HomemadeInLALeave a Comment

I discovered Biossance last September when searching for mineral sunblocks that appeared sheer on dark skin. After visiting the company website, I quickly learned that their products were EWG Verified, categorized as Clean at Sephora, and highly praised by users. Since I also happened to be in need of a new face wash, toner, and night cream at the time, I quickly fell down a rabbit hole of customer reviews. After a few days of heavy research and a Labor Day sale that couldn’t be beat, I pulled the trigger and ordered more than a few skincare products from Biossance’s award-winning line. Keep reading for my honest review.

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Clean Beauty, Skincare

SHEA MOISTURE CANNABIS SATIVA: Skincare Review

February 17, 2021July 23, 2022by HomemadeInLALeave a Comment

When my Ursa Major products were in their final stretch last summer, I was in a bind to quickly secure a new face wash, toner, and moisturizer before heading on the road to hunker down in Montana for a bit. As I’m sure you know, online orders were taking weeks to arrive so I needed to find a clean skincare option that was available via Target Pickup (my go to quarantine solution for all things non-grocery). After researching the available inventory of my local Targets, I settled on three items from Shea Moisture. I had purchased Shea Moisture’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion a year prior and liked it, so I figured their newer line of Cannabis Sativa products featuring hemp seed oil, witch hazel, and Vitamin E would work just fine. Keep on reading for my honest review.

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Clean Beauty, Skincare

URSA MAJOR – Skincare Review – Part 1

February 2, 2021May 23, 2026by HomemadeInLA2 Comments

Last Updated: Spring 2026

Ever since I became a Detox Market customer in 2018, I have been eyeing Ursa Major’s products. I finally took the plunge at the end of 2019 and purchased their facial cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and night cream. Keep on reading for my honest review of this natural skincare line.

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Clean Beauty, Makeup

My 5-Minute Makeup Routine

January 13, 2021July 2, 2026by HomemadeInLA2 Comments

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If you haven’t read my “Hello, Clean Beauty” post, I recommend doing that first so you can get a better idea of my personal makeup journey from my teens through my thirties. You’ll also learn why I love clean beauty products so much. If you’ve already read it OR if my life stories are simply of zero interest to you 😉 keep on reading for a fun look into my super quick makeup routine!

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Clean Beauty, Hair & Body

How I Found The Perfect Natural Deodorant – Part 2

November 1, 2020May 3, 2023by HomemadeInLALeave a Comment

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If you have yet to read Part 1 of this post, I definitely suggest that you start there, BUT if you already took a peek at the first portion of my deodorant saga, the time has finally come – the moment you [people who care about their underarms] have all been waiting for – the moment I’ve been waiting for — the big reveal!

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Clean Beauty, Hair & Body

How I Found The Perfect Natural Deodorant – Part 1

October 27, 2020August 1, 2022by HomemadeInLA2 Comments

The very first deodorant my mom purchased for me was actually 100% natural but also 100% ineffective. The story is pretty hysterical and goes as follows…

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Clean Beauty, Tips & Tricks

Hello, Clean Beauty

October 1, 2020August 4, 2022by HomemadeInLA2 Comments

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Ever since I was a young girl, my mother always promoted the use of natural products whenever possible. She wasn’t a fan of dyes or artificial ingredients and always reminded us to try and be mindful of what we ate and what we put on our skin. And since I was an asthmatic who also suffered from allergies and eczema, my mom was extra cautious about the bath soaps and lotions she purchased for our family. Mostly everything was unscented and limited in its ingredients…for the times.

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