Interesting and informative, as I expected it would be.

I don't use much makeup but when I do, it's usually has organic and few non-natural ingredients. So, this book was of interest to me, though I had not heard of the blogger/author. I don't usually read books or blogs about makeup. This book piqued my interest when I saw it offered on NetGalley for review. She shares her personal experiences as well as those of her clients.

It started off a bit slow for me with explanations that I personally did not need, but would be helpful for those new to the concept or skeptical or just wanting more info. I really appreciated that she was not preaching an "all or nothing" approach. Not only did she offer "green" and sustainable options, but also how to transition to those products at your own pace. She did not preach, humiliate, or use it as a soapbox. It was more like a helping hand and showing the way.

The colors in the book were vibrant as she reassured us that more "green" products are being introduced, more than when she originally started her blog. This is a growing movement. This is where the beauty industry is headed. The description of the toxic ingredients versus the benefits found in the natural ingredients blew my mind. I am now better able to decipher labels. I tend to buy lipstick/lip balm/ lip pencil with natural, "green", with some organic ingredients, but now I have been educated on also facial cleaning and maintenance options.

I'm glad that she compiled the book from her blog posts because I would never have discovered her or this book. I think that she will have increased her audience and reach (I hope!) with this format. Of course, it is not updated as easily as a blog. This is a solid resource, especially as an ebook can be updated and mobile enough to take when you're shopping and making decisions on products that affect your health, the environment, and your values.

I will admit, I had a very different expectation when I picked the book ... Having that said, I will also accept that I truly liked The Green Beauty Rules by Paige Padgett.

I have an interest in embracing nature that's no secret ... though I don't use makeup for most part or like to apply makeup, I do communicate with a lot of people and asked questions about makeup, or have to at times, do a few things to satisfy my family members :) That's where the need for using makeup for occasions came into picture.

So, yes, I don't use a lot of makeup, but I wanted to know how to go about doing it without using harmful products, or probably prepare my own products and somehow thought I will have recipes in this book when I picked it up :P I know, I know :D Yes, I realized this book is more about picking the right products soon enough ... and when I started reading I realized it is a great guide to have ...

This explains ingredients that aren't suitable for skin but widely used in cosmetics and skincare products and what not .. One can learn a lot about what to avoid when buying products off the shelf and depending on where you live, products you can buy, when you are looking at Green Beauty products.

I liked that her book was straight to the point - no beating around the bush, had options that are suitable for those with limited budget - which means, you don't have to spend a fortune for buying products that don't harm your health ... and most importantly, she has shared a wealth of information from her experience as an makeup artist in Hollywood for a decade ...

I read a book on similar subject, but I did not get as much information as I got from Paige's book and recommend anyone looking to clean up their personal care stash to take a look at this! In a world where most women can't completely shun beauty products, knowing what and what not to buy is important and this book offers credible and in depth advice in that regard.