Cheekbone Beauty: A Shining Example of Sustainable Beauty
Cheekbone’s healing lip oils offer a trio of options that not only beautify your lips but also contribute to the well-being of the world. Each oil is infused with soothing peppermint and hyaluronic acid to moisturize and provide your lips with the ultimate gloss.
You can choose from three universally flattering shades: Clear, Connect (a warm brown), and Serenity (a coral). Initially, I thought Serenity, the coral shade, would not suit my pale skin tone. However, it transformed into a flattering rose on me. Clear is definitely the one you’ll want to have on hand during the winter months to protect against chapped lips, while Connect, the warm brown, is perfect for a quick refresh before heading out after work. These oils are not sticky at all—they absorb quickly and begin nourishing your lips immediately. Made from real, natural oils, they’re also vegan, cruelty-free, clean, and sustainable.
Cheekbone Beauty is an indigenous-owned B corporation with a unique approach to sustainability. The brand embraces a philosophy called “Two-Eyed Seeing,” an Indigenous concept that combines the strengths and wisdom of both Western culture and Indigenous knowledge to create the greatest positive impact on people and the planet.
Here’s an example of their approach: Each year, Cheekbone releases limited-edition products, with 100% of the profits donated to the Cheekbone Beauty Scholarship Fund. This initiative helps Indigenous students cover the costs of post-secondary education. Be sure to check out this year’s products to see how you can contribute.
Hard Candy Espresso: A Delicious Way to Start Your Day
Hard Candy’s Espresso lip oil is a delectable choice that’s sure to kickstart your beautiful day. It’s part of the brand’s Glosstopia Lip Slide series, a creamy lip oil with a mouthwatering coffee scent, hinting at chocolate. It gives your lips a shot of color while hydrating them with a blend of coconut oil, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and peptides, leaving your lips incredibly soft and nourished.
While real coffee might dehydrate you, the Espresso Glosstopia Lip Slide Creamy Lip Oil offers intense hydration, leaving you with a luscious pout.
The doe-foot applicator makes it easy to achieve the desired color intensity, from a light wash of color to a richer, deeper tone. The gloss is light and velvety, providing a glass-like shine without any stickiness. Plus, it’s a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty product.
You can get Espresso on its own, or as part of Hard Candy’s limited-edition Latte Lip Duo set, which also includes the warm taupe shade Sugar Spin. Mix and match these two colors to create your own unique lip look. The sweet fragrance of Espresso will transport you to Caffe Greco in Rome (or at least to your local coffee shop), giving you a brief moment of escape during a hectic day.