Veronica Greene Beauty Blog

Aww February. Undoubtedly one of our most favorite months, as this is the time of the year to celebrate romance and falling in love. Hooray to Valentine’s Day!

A time for sensual gifts, champagne, chocolate and anything red. It’s definitely a holiday to celebrate all five senses, and in that fashion, we put together a list of some of our favorite gifts to indulge, to feel rejuvenated and feel special. Specifically, this year we’d like to celebrate all five senses and present ideas of gifts that cater to each one.

For the look – definitely try our Coral Rush lipstick. With smooth texture that softens and moisturizes the lips added to the beautiful soft red, it’s sure to make his heart skip a beat.
$19 at Veronica-Greene.com

Scent – one of our most favorite is the Perfume Discovery Set by Aerin. It comes in 7 very unique flavors such as Amber Musk, Mediterranean Honeysuckle, Ikat Jasmine, Wild Geranium and more.
Available in Sephora for $30

For him, a perfect sound – try the sleek and waterproof earbuds from BLXbuds. Not only do they produce incredible sound, but they are also lightweight and comfortable with easy blue tooth set up and come in a case with a built-in battery for the on the go charging.
$49

Touch – we love the Sugar Lemon Bath and Shower gel from ‘fresh’. It’s very gentle on the skin and has shea butter and various extracts. The foaming texture and citrusy scent are simply divine.
$25 at Sephora

Taste – we may be a little bias here, but you simply can’t do Valentine’s Day without a yummy breath spray. This is where our orange, pear and current VG breath sprays are absolutely indispensable.
$16 at Veronica-Greene.com

We hope this list will help to make your V-day special and unforgettable and contribute to celebrating this day of romance in style!

Now that the seasonal holidays are behind us and we rang in the New Year, it’s time to look forward to the holiday of love and romance. February is definitely all about decadent chocolate, romantic cards, diamond rings (for some) and of course everything red.

Between wearing masks, getting vaccinated and keeping social distancing it’s been difficult to get physically close to others. But as the world is slowly returning to normal, wearing lipstick (and showing it!) will once again be part of our daily life.

For Valentine’s 2022 we’d like to share our favorite shades of that irresistible red that are sure to make his heart skip a beat.

2. MAC’s matte lipstick in Ruby Woo – arguably one of the most famous reds of all time. A semi-matte formula that had a version called Rihi Woo spun off for Rihanna.
   About $19 from various retailers
3. Rouge Dior in 999 – definitely iconic, definitely loved by celebrities. This shade is known to look great on every skin tone. $38 at Sephora
4. Maybelline’s Color Sensational in Red Revival – couture color, modest price. About $7 at various retailers including drug-stores
5. VG glossy in Coral Rush – our own red, which is perfect if you want a little softness to the color. It comes in a glossy formula for a lot of glitz, glam and sparkle. Goes on very smooth and stays on for hours. $19 on our website Veronica-Greene.com
6. Shiseido VisionAiry Gel lipstick in Ginza Red – not only is it a very beautiful red color, but the feel is absolutely weightless. Swipe or dab it on. And it feels like you are not wearing lipstick at all.
   $26 at Sephora

We wish you a very romantic Valentine’s Day filled with beautiful moments and lasting memories.

The New Year is fast approaching and for many is bringing with it new hope, new projects and new excitement.

Many people also see a new year as a new beginning and an opportunity to change their look and to feel more confident. Here are five items that are our go-to for looking and feeling great!

1. Eyes (mascara) – here we like the Voluminous mascara from L’Oreal. This is a very inexpensive way to make your lashes look like a million. The mascara goes on very thick, creating lots of volume and makes the lashes longer as well. This one sells through many retailers including Ulta beauty and has a very reasonable price tag of $6.50-$10 depending on where you purchase
2. Eyes (liner) – here we again go the very modestly priced route with NYX Epic Ink Liner. What we love about it is the precise tip and just the right amount of moisture. This allows for line precision and an even color distribution. Bonus point – the brand is cruelty free. The eyeliner retails for about $7-$9 depending on the retailer.
3. Eyebrows – we love the Chanel sculpting eyebrow pencil. It comes with an eyebrow brush and is available in five shades ranging from light blonde to dark noir. This one is at a higher price point of about $29-$33, but the consistency and color precision is, in our opinion, totally worth it.
4. Lips – here we love our own VG Brand lipstick. There are two consistencies and five shades to choose from with each one helping to make your teeth appear whiter. $19
5. Breath – talk about boosting confidence! Great breath can take you far in life, and it’s even better when it comes in tasty flavors and upscale packaging such as our VG Brand line up. Easy to carry, easy to use, easy to enjoy! $16

We want to wish you and your families and beautiful Holiday season and a healthy and joyous 2022!

Whether your children are excited about Halloween or a little afraid of it, it is certainly a very unique holiday full of Jack-o-lanterns, spider webs (albeit cotton ones), skeletons, costumes and, of course, lots and lots of candy.

During this time of year, I get endless questions about protecting the kids (and their teeth) from harmful effects of candy and sweets. I always recommend to indulge them a little. After all, you don’t want to deprive them of fun completely. However, there are plenty of fun and tasty alternatives to sugary candy that are sweet and that your kids will love. Some examples…

1. Fresh fruit – why not pack their bags with fresh oranges and apples. They are tasty, juicy and are full of vitamins. We recommend little clementine’s, baby apples and small bananas as anything larger could be too much of a weight.
2. Dried fruit – a very healthy alternative that comes in individually wrapped packaging from a number of companies. Try banana chips, dried apricots, cherries and cranberries.
3. Mini water bottles – with all the trick or treating (and dry fruit eating), your kids are sure to get dehydrated and thirsty. Little water bottles can definitely save the day. Pick small, plastic or biodegradable, bottles that are not too heavy. The water can be plain or flavored, but should not contain sugar.
4. Granola bars – a delicious and portable on-the-go snack. These are full of vitamins, minerals and whole grains. Some may have sweets added to them, but usually in small amounts. Make sure to avoid any that contain caffeine.
5. Fat free popcorn – comes in individual packaging from many companies, is light and easy to carry. Choose ones with a little salt or sweetness for taste.
6. Plush toys – not an edible treat, but is sure to be exciting and longer lasting than any snack they receive for Halloween.

One snack we do not recommend is nuts. Some children are allergic to peanuts (which are actually legumes), and any nuts in general may be very hard on young teeth.

We do recommend that before you hand out any treats for Halloween, always ask the children if they have any allergies.

At the end of the evening your little ones are likely to be excited and exhausted with many stories to tell. After all the snacking, make sure they brush their teeth before bedtime.

Fall is definitely not a season lacking in Holidays. We start with Halloween, continue with Thanksgiving and then move on to the Winter Holidays.

All this spells food, sweets and sugary drinks. For children, especially, this is a very fun and festive time. For parents, it can be a bit worrisome and filled with questions, such as how to protect the children’s teeth.

I always get many questions from my patients around the holidays about dental care for their kids and I am always happy to make a few suggestions.

1. Do not deny them candy. This may sound counter intuitive, but children love sweets and keeping them away from enjoyment will put a damper on their holidays. Instead, I recommend to simply compromise on the amount. Having too much may affect not only their teeth, but their overall health. Eating a few pieces is ok, provided that your child’s pediatrician has no objections.
2. If possible, set up specific times of day when the children eat sweets. For example, after a meal or as a small snack. Measuring portions and watching timing will give you more control over the amount and overall routine.
3. Always teach dental hygiene. With all the sugary foods they are consuming your kids Must (and we mean Must!) practice regular dental care. This includes very thorough brushing twice a day.
4. We also recommend rinsing with water after each time they eat sweets. While saliva helps to wash away acids, rinsing with extra water will wash any residual particles and any sticky candy (these are the ones that cause cavities the most).
5. Regular dental check-ups. We recommend at least twice per year. This will ensure that any new cavities are treated while they are small.

We hope this information will be useful to you and your children and wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season 2021!!

Now that we are approaching September, it’s time to shop for back to school clothes, supplies and snacks. The days of camps, vacations and no school work are coming to an end (if only temporarily). This means that your kids are likely to be away from you for longer period of time while they are in school and possibly after-school programs, and daily dental care becomes even more important.

A few things to consider:

• Give your kids fruits and vegetables to take to school as "healthy snacks" instead of carbohydrates. Choose fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of water, such as pears, melons, apples and cucumbers. Limit bananas and raisins, as these contain concentrated sugar and stick to the teeth.
• Avoid sticky, chewy foods. Raisins, dried figs, granola bars, oatmeal or peanut butter cookies, jelly beans, caramel, honey, molasses and syrup stick to teeth, making it difficult for saliva to wash them away. If your child takes these to school as a snack, give them a bottle of water to drink after they eat the snack.
• Get your children in the habit of eating as few snacks as possible. The frequency of snacking is far more important than the quantity consumed. Time between meals allows saliva to wash away food particles that bacteria would otherwise feast on. Try to limit snacks to no more than one or two a day.
• Offer your child plain water instead of juice or soda. Juices, sodas and even milk contain sugar. Water does not harm the teeth and aids in washing away any food particles that may be clinging to teeth.

One of the most important holidays, about the most important person, is coming up. It’s a day of family gatherings, socializing, crunching, and, of course, gift-giving.

Here are 5 suggestions to show your love and appreciation for that special woman in your life.

1.Cake – try a scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake from MilkBarStore.com. White moist cake with cream and strawberry filling that can be ordered in the form of a shortcake, shortcake truffles, strawberry shortcake caramel snap tin, etc. There are multiple options with many available for $50 or less.

2. That perfect desert – a set of 25 colorful and flavorful mini cupcakes from Baked by Melissa. These include Cookies and Cream, Triple Chocolate Fudge, Red Velvet, Vanilla and Sprinkles as well as many other flavors. Yummm!!! $32

3. Something to inhale – a perfect fragrance that is! We tried (and Loved!) the Aquatic Perfume Sampler Set from Sephora. Five mini fragrances with varying aquatic scents, beautifully packaged and easy for mom to carry in her purse. Perfect for the upcoming summer. $25

4. Breath fragrance – our own Veronica Greene breath sprays that come in three different and delicious flavors. Beautiful on-the-go packaging for a product that freshens breath and tastes amazing. A perfect gift! $16 each or get all three for $48.

5. Flowers – nothing says ‘I love you, mom!’ better than a beautiful flower arrangement. For this special gift, we like The Bouqs. Co. They have many options in a varying price range with multiple arrangements available for under $50. Whatever her favorite flower is, their arrangements are sure to wow! Bouqs.com

We wish everyone a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with fun, joy and making beautiful memories with this very special woman.

Let’s face it! Our breath is one of the first things people notice about us during an interaction. Bad breath can have a negative effect in business and also be an immense turn off during a romantic encounter.

But what are the actual parameters by which we should evaluate our breath spray? Here are a few attributes that can make your breath spray (and your breath) an absolute winner!!

1. Clean – since the spray is going in your mouth, always check that it contains only clean ingredients. Though there are no official guidelines on which ingredients are harmful, there have been multiple lists of ‘banned ingredients’ compiled by multiple outlets. We have our own list that is very comprehensive and we stand by avoiding all ingredients on it. For more information and to see our list, take a look here: Clean and Sustainable – Veronica Greene Brand (veronica-greene.com)
2. Sustainable – while clean ingredients are safe to use in the human body, sustainable ingredients are the ones safe for our planet. All ingredients (and packaging) of the spray should be harmless to Earth. Above all, your breath spray ingredients should never be tested on animals.
3. Easy to carry – the packaging should be small enough for the ‘on-the-go’ lifestyle. It should be easy to hold, simple to use and should easily fit in a purse. Our VG Breath Sprays do exactly that!!
4. Flavor – most companies place emphasis on mint. We, at VG Brand, prefer more unique and exotic flavors.
5. Effectiveness – after all, the spray is supposed to make your breath feel fresh and clean for as long as possible. The secret behind the VG Spray effectiveness is our proprietary technology that places the ‘cleaning ingredients’ into tiny nano globules which burst over time, making the freshness last longer.

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Wow!! Are we in February already?! It’s the coldest month and a perfect time for our most favorite holiday.

We Love Valentine’s Day!!

Not only is it the time for snuggles, decadent chocolates, flickering candles and champagne bubbles, but also a celebration of love and romance with sensual kisses, passionate embraces and sweet whispers.

We, at VG brand, had so much fun putting together a list of absolute must haves for V-Day 2021. These will help you set the mood, create a feeling of romance and make it comfortable to get close to your special someone.

Here we go:

1. Chocolates – we love the Knipschildt’s (yes, impossible to pronounce) assortment of 12 decadent and smooth chocolates. The brand was named one of the Top 3 in the world by Gourmet Magazine and the taste of these multi-colored, multi-flavored creations definitely lives up to that reputation. They are sold through Williams-Sonoma.com and are packaged in a beautiful dark red box.
   Price - $34.95

2. Mood Setter – try the Apple Blossom Classic Candle from Nest.com. Not only does it have the most sensual sweet fragrance of red apples, apple blossoms, white amber and cedarwood, but it also comes in a beautifully designed red box. The candle, itself, is in a red striped glass container. All around perfect for Valentine’s Day.
   Price - $44

3. Sensual Treat – for a truly gourmet experience we recommend the macaron from LaDuree Paris. It’s a French desert that made its way into many corners of the world. Two small almond based cookies (not too soft, not too crunchy) connected by sweet filling, they come in many flavors and colors. The Napoleon III box from the Classic Collection includes 12 pieces of flavors of your choice. The packaging is very ornate and comes in three different colors. Perfect for a gift.
   Price - $41

4. For Him – a very masculine and rugged AirPods Pro from MarkAndGraham.com. We like the black or dark brown options. USA made from Horween leather it has an LED charging indicator that shows when the battery is low on power.
   Price - $35 as is or $47 with a classic foil monogram

5. Skin Fragrance – OMG! The Fragrance Discovery Kit by (Malin+Gaetz). Why we love it…It’s gender neutral, perfect for him, perfect for her. Plus, this eau de parfum comes in a set of six on the go 2ml vials. The fragrances are totally unique and unexpected (our favorite kind). They come in bergamot, cannabis, dark rum, leather, stem and vetiver.
   Price - $24

6. Breath Fragrance – talk about feeling confident while getting close!! Our own VG Brand breath sprays come in three unique flavors such as pear, orange ginger and black currant (more flavors coming soon. Promise!!). They will freshen your breath while making you feel sensual and romantic. Multi-flavored, multi-colored, they come in easy to carry, perfect for the life on the go 10ml glass vials. Plus, they are made with only clean ingredients. Rose and gold packaging will make them a perfect gift, whether for yourself or that special someone.
   Price - $16 per vial, or $48 for the set of three

We hope your Holiday this February turns out to be all you expect and more.

Happy Valentines Day from the Team at VG Brand.

It has always been one of our top brand priorities to use only clean and sustainable ingredients that hold up to the industry standards.

We are happy to report that the industry has just hit a new high point with California State Assembly Bill 2762 signed into Law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. This Bill had received wide support from groups including the Environmental Working Group (EWG) as well as Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

The law provides that starting January 1, 2025 ‘no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, deliver, hold or offer for sale, in commerce any cosmetic product that contains any of the following [12] intentionally added ingredients’

1. Dibutyl phthalate (CAS no. 84-74-2)
2. Diethylhexyl phthalate (CAS no. 117-81-7)
3. Formaldehyde (CAS no. 50-00-0)
4. Paraform­aldehyde (CAS no. 30525-89-4)
5. Methylene glycol (CAS no. 463-57-0)
6. Quaternium-15 (CAS no. 51229-78-8)
7. Mercury (CAS no. 7439-97-6)
8. Isobutyl­paraben (CAS no. 4247-02-3)
9. Isopropy­lparaben (CAS no. 4191-73-5)
10. m-Phenylen­ediamine and its salts (CAS no. 108-45-2)
11. o-Phenylen­ediamine and its salts (CAS no. 95-54-5)
12. The Per- and Polyfluo­roalkyl substances (PFAS) and their salts

While this is currently a California State Law, we consider it a huge step in the right direction to assuring that the Cosmetic Industry Standards are followed. This Law will ensure that various harmful substances are kept out of cosmetic products, especially considering that many of these products are used by women of child bearing age.

Our brand considers it a top priority to comply with Industry Standards. Therefore, none of the ingredients on this list are used in any of our products.

For our list of ingredients please visit:
Frequently Asked Questions – Veronica Greene Brand (veronica-greene.com)

For our own list of banned ingredients please visit:
Clean and Sustainable – Veronica Greene Brand (veronica-greene.com)

Thanks for reading and, as always, we wish you and your family to stay healthy and safe during these unusual times.

Welcome to the 2020 Holidays! 

This is by far the most unusual Holiday Season we’ve had in generations. Wearing masks, socially distancing, and doing most of our holiday shopping online rather than physically going to stores is a new and different experience.

That said, the holidays that are coming up are for celebrating family and giving thanks for everything we have. We hope that you and your families are staying safe and healthy through the season and beyond.

To help with online shopping, we’ve compiled a list of five gifts you can easily order and have delivered. They are not only affordable but are all attractive and useful gifts that are sure to wow any recipient.

Here we go:

1. Makeup (face) – we love the Baked Sculpt and Glow 3 - in - 1 Palette from Ulta. A perfect trio of Bronzer, Blush, and Highlighter, it comes in warm, neutral, and cool sets. Filled with useful oils and extracts, it can be used as powder or cream. Its formulated without parabens, mineral oil, and fragrance. Price: $15
2. Makeup (lips) – our own Veronica Greene Brand liquid lipsticks come in 5 different shades and two different consistencies. From the neutral Sweet Whisper to deeply dramatic Va Va Vixen, it is sure to make a major pout statement and comes beautifully packaged too! Price: $19
3. Fragrance – Atelier Cologne Perfume Stories Mini Set comes with seven vials, 2ml each, of different scents that we absolutely adore! The set covers everything from citrus to vanilla to cedarwood. The packaging is beautiful, as well. A perfect gift all around. Price: $24
4. Fragrance (for your breath, that is) – our Veronica Greene Brand breath sprays have, in fact, been compared to fragrance. A choice of 3 flavors (and more coming soon!), ranging from spicy citrus to gourmet pear, it is as delicious as it is beautifully packaged. Price: $16
5. Gourmet – for the chocolate lovers, our absolute favorite is the Lindor Holiday Sampler Gift Box. It comes with 36 pieces (about 1 lb) of unique and sensual chocolate experience ranging from dark to white shell with various fillings. Add to it the beautiful holiday packaging, and you have a perfect gift! Price: $19.99

These include our most favorites for this Holiday Season!

We wish you a Happy and Healthy Season filled with warmth and smiles.