by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Give Back, Green Beauty, Skincare, TARA Collection, Tara Perfume
I am SO excited to finally share The TARA Collection by Delizioso Skincare with you today! You can head over here to see what we’ve been working so hard on! Save $25 off the full collection!
You can catch my interview about the TARA Glow Collection on The Vibrant Kitchen today. Michelle asked me some awesome, fun questions about the line, my book and some tips about health and beauty.
So, what’s the TARA Glow Collection all about?
Delizioso Skincare’s Tara perfume is a mystical and sexy holy grail. The altitude of organic spirit within this perfume is deep, radiant and inspiring. With an inviting, delicious and invigorating blend of 100% natural plant essences, this exotic aroma is truly the finest standard of pure Madagascar Vanilla and a perfect self-love ritual.
The TARA Adorned Blushing Mousse formula blends into skin, adding a truly natural and gorgeous flush of color. Flattering for all complexions, the mousse is weightless and can be worn over or under powder to add a pop of georgous rosiness to cheeks.
The TARA California Bronzing Mousse is perfect for every complexion and shade, this mousse adds a natural hint of California bronze to skin. With a super smooth and creamy application, the mousse can be used to add a sun-kissed tan to contour.
The TARA Glow Creme Luminizer adds a natural glow to skin. With a super smooth and creamy application, the creme adds a mezmerizing highlight factor for any complexion and shade.
The TARA Radiant Glow Body Oil is a luxurious skin quenching oil with added bronzing shimmer to add a natural glowing and radiant sun-kissed effect to skin. Scented with the glamorous aroma of TARA and made with raw and organic ingredients, the oil hydrates skin and keeps it nourished while maintaining a light, non-greasy texture. I absolutely love the way it looks on the skin.
And, of course, the TARA Botanical Atomizer Perfume (a crowd favorite!) Delizioso Skincare’s Tara perfume is a mystical and sexy holy grail. The altitude of organic spirit within this perfume is deep, radiant and inspiring. With an inviting, delicious and invigorating blend of 100% natural plant essences, this exotic aroma is truly the finest standard of pure Madagascar Vanilla and a perfect self-love ritual.
Each product is made with 100% love and Organic Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Argan Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil and Tara Signature Blend (Natural Essential Oil & Absolutes).
5% of your purchase goes towards The Cancer Research Institute, in honor of my late Father.
Thank you all for your unending love and support. I am so happy to share this day with you!
With Love,
Tara
Product Photos: Delizioso Skincare
Lifestyle Photographer: BPM Photo
by Tara Mackey | Around the World, Beauty, Blogroll, Fashion, Fitness, Modeling, Product Reviews
One of my favorite hobbies is traveling. Now that I have the Chevy Volt, I can zip around just about everywhere with little environmental impact, which feels so great!
I absolutely adore this travel bag for these spontaneous trips. It fits just about everything – from my hunky camera to my crystals, jewels, wallet, essential oils and books! It’s so wonderfully lightweight and the design and colors are eye-catching and beautiful.
The fact that it’s upcycled and local is a green beauty dream and definite perk! 🙂
In 2012, brothers Alec and Aric Avedissian founded RAREFORM. By intercepting billboards before they reach the landfills, RAREFORM is able to create unique, upcycled bags. Even better, RAREFORM currently manufactures its products locally in California and has joined Patagonia in donating 1% of its sales to benefit the planet.
RAREFORM is based in Santa Monica, California and manufactures the finest quality backpacks, bags, and accessories.
RAREFORM approaches each day as a learning opportunity, a chance to let good run wild.
This dress From The Yacht Club has been a serious comfortable favorite lately! Perfect for San Diego’s warm weather and day trips.
Sharkbite Dress: The Yacht Club
Travel Bag: Rareform
Sandals: Native of the Earth
Necklace: One Oak By Sara
Scarf: Tiny Devotions
Photographer: Alex Grey
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Fashion, Green Beauty, Modeling, Product Reviews, Travel
It finally rained!! Not just for a few minutes, either! For days and days! If you’re not aware, Southern California’s been in the middle of very severe drought pretty much since I moved here. We’ve been begging, praying, dancing and hoping for rain for months and months!
I missed the rain. Although I do have to combat gloomy days with natural remedies because I suffer from a severe and very real case of SAD (a post on this soon to come!), I adore the rain. It means new life, new adventure, and that beautiful, calming sound that rocked me to sleep oh-so-many nights that I lived in New York. Rain is refreshing, cooling and renewing. It’s awakening.
I love how green it makes everything around here. There are so many wonderful little lush, peppermint coloured spots where I am used to brown, sandy landscapes. Raelie loves it too! You know I’m a travel junkie, and the rain gives us both a great space to escape to gorgeous free spaces that are normally crowded. Rainy days are when people around here stay in: but not us! We love this opportunity to explore the diverse and wonderful parks, trails and beaches along the Pacific coast.
We took this opportunity to shoot for I AM U Collective, Free Endearment as well as Synergy, Serei Clothing + some of my favorite companies for accessories + shoes. I’ve been carrying my Diana Dreamer with me everywhere, capturing my experiences on my favorite: 120 film! I’ve adored using film since I was a little girl, and I’m not giving it up any time soon. Everything from the little raindrops to the big, swaying palm trees were all a treat to capture this stormy weekend!
Good Vibes Only Sign: Sea Gypsy California
Bag: Free Endearment
Temporary Tattoos: I AM U
Kimono: Serei Clothing
Dress: Synergy
Galaxy Necklace: Livin Freely
Mala Necklace: Padma Design
Boho Necklace: Sweet Freedom Jewelry
Ring/Earrings: Leslie Francesca
Scarf: Tiny Devotions
Headpiece: Shashi NYC
Shoes: Koolaburra
Lipstick: Axiology Beauty
Photographer: Alex Grey
With Love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Cancer, Discounts, Give Back, Green Beauty, Product Reviews, Tara Perfume
Hey bubs!!
I’m super excited to announce that the TARA Perfume is available at Lux & Eco in full pre-order or straight-to-your-door sample size for only $8!!
Lux & Eco represents the finest in conscious living and I am so thrilled and proud about this partnership!
Get yours while supplies last!
Once again, 5% of ALL proceeds go directly to The Cancer Research Institute, in honor of my Daddy, who passed from brain cancer this time last year.
Click here to learn more about the natural, organic ingredients and the story behind this holy grail perfume.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your support and love.
With Love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Green Beauty, Product Reviews, Skincare
Face oil. Seems kinda counter-intuitive right? Believe it or not, face oils have been around for centuries. They contain essential fatty acids, which are crucial in keeping skin young, supple and smooth.
Personally, the right natural oils (which come from nuts, trees, flowers or plants) have not only balanced and hydrated my skin, they’ve completely evened it out and rid me of nasty breakouts, hormonal acne and cysts! Yes, oil!
What’s the difference between an oil and your conventional lotion or cream? Lotions and creams are a mixture of oil and water, and often conventional serums also have an additive that waters it down. However, restorative oils and concentrates are extremely beneficial to your skin, as long as you use the correct oil for your skin type.
So, who made the list of best natural oils?
Genetix Detox Repair Serum
I call the detox repair oil my liquid gold – it’s amazing as an oil cleanser, a moisturizer, a scar treatment, calms skin and evens your tone and overall complexion. A staple in my beauty cabinet! The Detox Repair Serum is specifically formulated with the highest level of french green clay and activated charcoal. Effectively fights blemishes, reduces acne, and helps keep skin free of new breakouts. Healing, organic vitamins are designed to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores while zinc oxide, a natural mineral, provides oil control by absorbing excess sebum. The result is clearer skin that lasts. I use this oil on my skin at night to combat any breakouts, dry skin and acne scars. Essential oil and scent free, which I LOVE! (Use code STAYWEIRD for 25% off this week!)
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Oily/Acne-Prone/Combination
✔ Normal
✔ Dry
Glow Brightening Serum
Acne not your battle? If your skin is more on the dry/mature, dull or sensitive side, try this skin-smoothing, radiance-boosting retinol youth serum with organic vitamins A, D + C, melatonin and hyaluronic acid for post-facial results and all day hydration. It’s free of essential oils and perfume, so it’s perfect for sensitive skin! is formulated with high potency, organic rosehip, melatonin and hyaluronic acid that immediately tackles dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells, revealing smoother, fresher, younger-looking skin.
Fine lines appear visually plumped, the appearance of stubborn hyperpigmentation and the visible signs of aging are reduced for a healthier-looking complexion. Perfect for all skin types and all ages, this treatment is enhanced with turmeric and chamomile for maximum brightening and instant radiance. I have so much love for this oil — It’s beautiful! It also doubles as a gorgeous highlighter (Use code STAYWEIRD for 25% off this week!)
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily/Acne-Prone
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
Cellular Recovery Serum
This magnificent face serum is a top favorite among this incredibly luxurious line. This serum is packed with powerful anti-oxidants, omegas, vitamins, and free radical fighters. Nutrient-dense organic rosehip, magnesium and CoQ10 can penetrate the tough outer layer of your sebum and once there, initiate your skin’s repair process, revealing a vibrant, smoother skin texture.
Main ingredient melatonin has been proven to clinically reduce and reverse the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With daily application this super serum moisturizes, improves clarity + contributes to a more beautiful, balanced and youthful complexion. All the beautiful oils and herbs in this Cellular Repair Serum promote cell structure and healthy regeneration as well as repair the current damage.
This serum is also essential oil and scent free, which I LOVE (the rest of the oils in this article are scented)! Use code STAYWEIRD for 25% off this week!
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily/Acne-Prone/Combination
✔ Sensitive
✔ Dry
✔ Mature
(Grab the whole collection and take 25% off with code STAYWEIRD!)
Josh Rosebrook’s Deep Hydrating Serum
It’s also no secret that I adore Josh Rosebrook. He’s one of my dearest friends and my incredible stylist. And his products are LA A-list favorites! A conconction of incredible oils for every skin type (coconut, jojoba, grape seed, apricot, sunflower, hemp and seabuckthorn) as well as exotic herbal infusions of skullcap, marshmallow, neem leaf, green tea, st. john’s wort, and more, this incredible and scrumptious-smelling oil is my go-to day oil. One application leaves skin golden and glowing all day long! This not only rejuvenates skin – it re-awakens it! The phytonutrients help promote collagen and balance skin. Not only is Josh a delight in person, his whole line is amazing! Wake up with a bright, clear, beautiful face!
Kypris Beauty Elixir II – Healing Bouquet
You know by now that I love me some essential herbs in my beauty products, so when this Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli blend met it’s CoQ10 vitamins E and C, I was hooked. I adore Kypris’s elixir not only for her incredible, lush aromatherapy benefits and her delicious lingering scent, I’m super impressed by her GMO-free, kosher standard. This sexy and expertly crafted formula encourages skin to be at it’s most plump, hydrated and happy; a beautiful oil standard that also contains baobab oil, which I adore because it’s perfect for my acne-prone pores. Even though it contains coconut oil, it is virgin, which my face can absolutely tolerate. Loving this more and more the longer I try it!
African Botanicals Neroli Infused Marula Oil
This oil is so good it got a huge mention in my first book! Marula oil is my standard for golden-looking skin, and this formula from African Botanicals does not disappoint. I prefer Marula oil to a lot of other oils out there because my skin just drinks it up. It covers all my bases: it’s hydrating, skin clearing, and evens my skin tone, as well as brings out just the right freckles in the sun. The smell is addicting but subtle because it is Neroli-based, which also makes it extremely anti-oxidizing. Totally pure, no preservatives, and no nonsense. Marula oil is wonderful for all skin types, and great for under the eyes, dark circles or to combat redness. This oil does not leave my bedside – I apply it every night without question, waking up to supple, sexy, sun-kissed skin, even during winter months when my skin tends to get dull and dry.
Vintner’s Daughter
This serum is a luxurious multi-correctional infusion of 22 of the world’s most active organic and wildcrafted botanicals. At the heart of this powerful treatment is an energy dense phyto radiance infusion. Combined with highly targeted essential oils, the formulation combines anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, skin firming phytoceramides, nourishing fatty-acids and powerful anti-oxidants to help fight signs of aging; stimulate cellular turnover; maintain skin elasticity; strengthen capillaries; inhibit melanin production; prevent wrinkles; deliver oxygen to cells and protect against free-radical damage.
Odacite Marula Neroli Concentrate
I was gifted this gorgeous concentrate from The Detox Market and I couldn’t have been happier! Odacite makes beautiful serum’s that are incredible for you! I love everything from them I have ever tried – including this over-the-top hard working but super afforable gluten free concentrate. It also contains rose oil, lemon-myrtle and vitamin E for the added skin benefits. I apply this before and after long hikes or surf sessions and if my skin is especially dehydrated. It’s amazing for travel because of it’s convenient size, and the scent lingers and is totally addicting! A little goes a long, long way. I use just a few drops to cover my whole face and neck.
Tamanu Oil
Tamanu has the unique ability to promote the growth of new tissue. It’s been used for centuries on everything from troubled skin to sores, shingles, fibrosis, burns, eczema – you name it! Oil of tamanu contains three basic classes of lipids: neutral lipids, glycolipids, and phospholipids. The oil also contains a unique fatty acid called calophyllic acid, and a novel antibiotic lactone and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent called calophyllolide. These and other components of tamanu oil, including anti-inflammatory coumarins, account for some of the oil’s beneficial activity. This amazing oil has been incredible for my skin on acne, acne scars, psoriasis, and wrinkles. It accelerates wound healing, skin growth and overall it just plain makes skin look super plump and younger. It prevents up to 85% of cell damage as well, so applying Tamanu oil before I go out in the sun is a must for me!
What are some of your favorite face oils? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
