the life cycle of green beauty
Just like everything else on our beautiful planet, our beauty products have life cycles too. From each product's inception, ingredients are sourced, packaging is designed, and labour is required to bring the product to life. Once we have finished using the product, it reaches the end of its life and...
Tags: clean beauty diary, sustainability
a red lipstick for YOU
Last week, a beautiful woman came into the boutique. A visitor from Romania, she was captivated by the makeup samples on display; shimmering loose mineral eyeshadows, reflective highlighters and lipstick were of particular interest to her. I assisted her as she applied a neutral, pinkish mauve shade of lip colour. Lovely! It was added to her selection of products she planned to purchase that day. I turned my back to help other guests in the store, and when I came back to her I was surprised to see...
Tags: clean beauty diary, makeup, self care, shopping guide
au revoir from Julie
We hold this space on our site for portia-ella founder - Julie Michaud Angelatos. We admire her tenacity, respect her grace and are humbled by her accomplishments. We are in awe of her grand vision to disrupt the beauty industry and eager to continue this mission together. Julie can now be...
Tags: clean beauty diary
self-care products for little ones: a mother's perspective
Being a mother is a remarkable journey filled with joy, love, and countless responsibilities. Amidst the chaos of daily parenting duties, it's easy for moms to overlook their own self-care needs. However, when it comes to choosing products for our children, it's crucial to consider their well-being and prioritize high-quality...
