On your sink: Radius

Plastic may be the easiest material to make toothbrushes from, but the folks at Radius (www.radiustoothbrush.com) care more about being environmentally responsible. Through using recycled material, the Radius Source Toothbrush puts an eco-friendly spin on an everyday hygiene product. Made from recycled materials such as dollar bills, flax fiber or wood, these toothbrushes also last much longer than the average toothbrush.

In your shower: Wembé

Wembé is a handmade, eco-luxe soap from Paraguay. Wembé was created by a mother and son duo from Paraguay who wanted to share the natural ingredients and restorative qualities of the rainforest with people around the world. Wembé uses only the finest natural and organic plants and ingredients to create their exotic blends like mango, avocado, black clay, yerba mate, coconut, white rose and more. For more information, visit www.Wembe.com.

In your cosmetics case: Christopher Drummond Beauty

Fresh, clean, and new: all the characteristics we associate with spring will be reflected in Spring 2010 hypoallergenic makeup trends. Christopher Drummond Beauty’s line of all-natural, vegan, and organic-based products feature pastels and corals which not only beautify you, but the planet too. (www.christopherdrummond.com)

In your closet: Earth Friendly Laundry Detergent

Safe guard your home and improve your indoor air quality with the leader in the development and production of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies, Earth Friendly Products (www.ecos.com) Earth Friendly’s ECOS laundry detergent with a built-in coconut-based softener, is the world’s #1 selling “green” laundry detergent. ECOS is a concentrated liquid laundry detergent that cleans a full laundry load with only 1 ounce and is available in four refreshing scents.

In your kitchen: Earth Friendly Products DuoDish

DuoDish is the first dual cleaning product on the market. The powerful dishwashing gel is strong enough for the dishwasher and gentle enough for your hands. The gel can be used for both hand washing dishes and in the dishwasher to get your plates, bowls, pots and pans squeaky clean; and to boot, it even saves water! (www.ecos.com)

Celebrity makeup artist Christopher Drummond, who has worked with celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez, Brooke
Shields, Jane Fonda, Glenn Close and Eve Ensler, offers his advice for looking flawless this holiday season.

According to Christopher, “A big trend both in fashion and in makeup for the holidays is the “moonstruck” look. Nothing says glamour like a gown and smokey eyes. And this season, the dresses are slender and simple with an occasional train and details to dazzle. To compliment your fabulous dress, makeup is flirty and smoky.”

Here are Christopher’s tips for achieving the perfect smokey eye:

1. Start with a beige shadow base all over the entire lid

2. Take a gold shadow, and apply it 3/4 of the way up, not quite all the way up to the brow. Leave some space between
where you stop and the brow

3. Apply a blue/grey shadow from the crease (middle) of the eye to the base of the lashes. Be sure to blend it well,
back and forth. This helps the product adhere, and stay on longer

4. On the outer corner of the lid, blend in a purple eye shadow to give some extra “sizzle.” Blend well

5. Finally, use a black liner to line the base of the lashes. Follow with mascara.

To compliment the smokey eyes, Christopher suggests lush lips and radiant cheeks. The new Fall/Winter 2009 Color Collection from Christopher Drummond Beauty (christopherdrummondbeauty.com) has products for all the trends for holiday in one collection (plus it’s all-natural, vegan and organic).

I was recently sent some samples from the Christopher Drummond Beauty line and was really impressed with the results. Now I have found a lot of great makeup over my years of testing but the Christopher Drummond line stands out because not only is it great makeup but it completely vegan  and natural. All those nasty chemicals and products have been left out and you still get great makeup with amazing staying power.

One of my favorite items has to be the eyeshadows (Feline & Aymee) the color is the perfect mix of matte with a hint of shine so your eyes don’t look overdone. Once you apply it, the shadow really stays put you get the same vibrant look all day with no creasing or fading.

Another stand out is cult favorite SAÚDE PELE Radiance Booster its magic powder. On top of foundation it gives my face a radiance that looks like I just returned from vacation. And on light makeup days I wear it alone on my skin to give it a little oomph. 

A great makeup line that you can feel good about wearing! 

NEW YORK – Christopher Drummond Beauty, the innovative makeup line created by former model and professional makeup artist Christopher Drummond, has introduced four remarkable new products. Just like the existing products in the line, the new products are luxurious, elegant and simple. All are and made with plant extracts, botanicals and only natural ingredients.

The new products include: Revitalizing Facial Serum, which contains the breakthrough organic ingredient DMAE along with carrot extract, meadow foam extract, aloe, sugar cane and vitamins; Fall/Winter Color Collection, which incorporates recent runway trends; a Gift Set for Women, a product specifically for the woman who simply can not indulge as much as she used to in today’s economy; and the Crème/Cream Veludo Velvet Foundation for very fair skin.

“I am excited to be introducing these new products,” said Christopher Drummond, Creator of Christopher Drummond Beauty. “As with everything in the Christopher Drummond Beauty line, they are more than products, but part of our entire philosophy – beauty is individual, and every woman deserves to look and feel amazing while also using healthy ingredients.”

Additional product details include:

• Revitalizing Facial Serum: A gentle, yet incredibly effective serum that doubles as a light gel moisturizer, the Revitalizing Facial Serum helps to firm, lift, tighten, hydrate, exfoliate and fight the signs of aging. The Revitalizing Facial Serum is 100% natural with no animal testing and contains the following ingredients: DMAE (an organic compound that helps reduce wrinkles), carrot extract, meadow foam extract, aloe, sugar cane, and Vitamins A, C, E. The Revitalizing Facial Serum can also be used under the eyes to help reduce puffiness and dark circles. ($55)

• Fall/Winter Color Collection: Straight off the runways. Christopher Drummond pulled the best looks from recent runway shows, which included a sexy, smokey eye mixed with a rich gem-inspired story to create the Fall/Winter Color Collection for Christopher Drummond Beauty. Includes luxurious colors with beautiful textures in all-natural, chemical free products. Items include: Feline/Charcoal, Amethyst/Purple and Mystique/Blue Grey Eyeshadows; Matte Fraiche/Mauve and Matte Très Chaud/Warm Red Blushes; Noir, Café, Plum and Peacock Eyeliners; and Cinnamon, Brazilian Berry and Luscious Lip Glosses. ($17.50-$28)

• Gift Set for Women: The Gift Set offers three foundation colors, the Saùde Pele Radiance Booster, Bronzer, the Silky Flat Top Brush, and a 1/8 ounce bottle of the new Revitalizing Facial Serum. The Gift Set is perfect for the woman who is afraid of the commitment of buying one full-sized product ($95)

• Crème/Cream Veludo Velvet Foundation: For very fair skin, the Crème Foundation is a shade lighter than the Christopher Drummond Luz/Light, and contains shades of pink and less yellow for those with a cooler tone to their skin. ($65)

Christopher Drummond Beauty Products are made exclusively from healthy ingredients and contain natural antioxidants, such as Açai green tea, calming botanicals, balancing essential oils, and anti-inflammatory soy isoflavones. The line does not contain titanium dioxide or bismuth oxycloride, two known skin irritants found in traditional makeup.

Beyond Mineral Makeup, Christopher Drummond Beauty products are the healthy alternative to traditional makeup – free of chemicals and preservatives, they are good for you, look great, will not cause acne, and are appropriate for sensitive skin. Also, Christopher Drummond Beauty offers a wide color range for all ethnicities. Readers who are interested in learning more about Christopher Drummond Beauty or to purchase, should visit www.christopherdrummond.com.