Thrive Causemetics

If you live in proximity to the mountains or you’re eagerly planning a wintery vacation to them, you’re probably already celebrating the start of ski and snowboarding season. Whether you’re a cross country skier, back country explorer, terrain park enthusiast, or a good old-fashioned alpine purist, when winter starts, it’s as happy as Christmas morning.  While winter is undeniably beautiful, the frigid temperatures, high winds, and extreme UV exposure can wreak havoc on your skin. Follow these skincare tips to protect your skin this winter and add a little touch of style to the slopes.  Moisturizer with SPF If you’ve ever had a bluebird day out on the mountains, you know just how mind-blowingly gorgeous winter truly is. A cold, crisp day, not a cloud in the sky, with vividly green trees and the sparkling snow all make for a purely blissful experience. However, a bluebird day also means you need to be extra vigilant about sun protection, since you will be...

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it’s important to protect more than just the skin on your face. At this point, many of us eschew damaging activities like tanning beds in favor of healthy skin habits, and one of the most widely adopted healthy habits is incorporating SPF into our daily moisturizers.  A face moisturizer with SPF that’s also a tinted moisturizer is one of the easiest and most effective ways to not only add powerful moisturizing and hydrating nourishment to your skin, but also protect from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays with a broad spectrum SPF. These rays can accelerate signs of aging like that slight sag of the cheeks, a few wrinkles around the eyes, or the parenthesis that can form around the mouth. However, there are other areas of the body that needs as much sun protection as our face but often gets overlooked. The delicate areas around our neck and chest are exposed to the same environmental elements such as the sun’s rays a...

Ever wish you could just be ready for work without going through the steps of showering, getting dressed, putting on makeup, doing your hair, etc.? Short of hiring a small army of personal assistants, you’re probably stuck doing the work yourself. Fortunately, there are tons of easy and fast makeup techniques to help you get ready and out the door in mere minutes. So, if you’re among the many professional women out there working your way up your career ladder and looking great while doing it, follow these low-maintenance makeup tips for the ultimate professional, hassle-free look. CC Cream Start your morning off right with a cup of coffee and an ultra-moisturizing, color-correcting cream. Nothing will get you out the door faster than a multi-tasking CC cream that diffuses skin’s imperfections, provides full coverage and sun protection, and helps conceal fine lines, pores, and dark spots. A CC cream formulated with vitamin C and flax seed extract is just the thing...

There’s something about winter that seems to turn even the biggest social butterfly into a bit of a nester. Maybe it’s the perpetually gray skies; maybe it’s knowing your summer tan is gone for the next several months; or maybe it’s wanting to stay in bed as long as possible before getting up and going to work. Whatever it is, winter is just a time when a lot of us transition to a more minimal look, which, let’s be honest, can be a bit refreshing. A minimalist look (or that elusive “no-makeup makeup” look) doesn’t mean you abandon the basics. It’s more about being efficient with your time and maximizing your most natural, beautiful features. Follow this guide to master the minimalist look and free up time for whatever else you’d rather be doing. Because when it comes to winter, sometimes you just want to cuddle up on the couch and look good while doing it.  Touch-and-Go Lashes The goal of this minimalist, effortless look is not to look like you just rolled ...

You’ve likely seen a lot of different labels when shopping around for skincare: nontoxic, natural, organic, hypoallergenic, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, paraben-free, etc.   But what do all these labels mean? Read on for more information on some of the most common labels in the skincare industry. Vegan A “vegan” label typically means that a beauty product or skincare product does not contain any animal products, animal by-products, or animal derivatives. Commonly found animal ingredients can include animal hair, animal fat, and others. Vegan makeup brands also typically refrain from using ingredients obtained from living creatures, including beeswax, honey, shellac, and lanolin. Paraben-Free Paraben-free is a common label in the skincare industry these days, and for good reason. Parabens are synthetic preservatives added to things like soap, moisturizers, shaving cream, etc., to extend the life of each product and prevent bacteria and fungi growth. ...

Valentine’s Day is all about spreading the love, whether it’s to a special someone, your group of friends, your fur baby, or yourself. It’s also a perfect opportunity to indulge a little, and makeup is hands-down one of the most splurge-worthy purchases to make this time of year. So this year, whether you’re looking forward to surprising a significant other or showing yourself some TLC, celebrate this love-infused holiday with cruelty free cosmetics .  Why is cruelty-free makeup a great thing to support? Simply put, you get the high-quality, high-performing products you’re looking for without harming or testing on animals. Plus, cruelty-free and vegan makeup doesn’t contain animal-derived ingredients or by-products. And on Valentine’s Day (or any day) who doesn’t love that? Check out these dynamic products to get the hydrating, brightening, mattifying, and anti-aging properties you’re looking for while also spreading the love this Valentine’s Day. Lipsticks ...

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who hibernate during winter and those who embrace it head-on.  And, while there’s no “right” way to do winter, there are definitely some right ways when it comes to lip care. So, whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast, a cocktail party trailblazer, or more of the cozy up on the couch type, there are a few easy hacks to keep your winter look fresh. From acing the “no-makeup makeup” look to perfecting that chic “pop of color” to making a statement with a “dramatic lip,”winter is a great time to play around with your lip look while also keeping your lips hydrated, smooth, and plump. Follow this lip guide to master your lipstick look for every occasion. Matte Lipstick for the Winter Warrior If winter is your season and you’re out maximizing your time in the mountains or elsewhere, a matte lipstick should be your go-to. Known for its long-lasting wear and extended color, a matte lip color is the perfect addit...