Temperatures have finally taken the chilly dip November calls for, which can only mean one thing: It's holiday season! And it's now easier than ever to double your efforts during this time of giving. Beauty brands, in particular, have demonstrated the importance of social impact with endless…
A Wellness Guru Shares The Mantra That Inspires Her to Give
Have you ever wanted to quit your job and try something completely different? That's exactly what Fern Olivia did when she found herself working 14-hour days on Wall Street, losing her sense of calm and losing her sense of self. "My body rebelled. I…
As you know, we're big on putting feel-good fuzzies into the universe. And today we're doing just that by giving you the chance to win a giant set of beauty products that give back. Some we've covered, some are in the pipeline, but all…
Guest Post: Paul Mitchell Co-Founder John Paul DeJoria Talks Good Fortune and Giving Back
Erika Stalder is good people. The Refinery29 contributor is the first to alert us to community-driven campaigns, and is always looking for new ways to bolster our cause. In her second guest post for RandomActsofLipstick.com, she covers the premiere of John Paul DeJoria's biopic, Good…
Eva Longoria’s Makeup Artist On Using Your Skills to Better the World
Elan Bongiorno's energy level is always at 10.
The celebrity makeup artist, who's applied lipstick to everyone from Eva Longoria and Jane Fonda to Britney Spears, is using her enthusiasm to shine a spotlight on causes that move her the most. "Once a month I'm…
How One Skin Care Brand is Empowering Cancer Patients
Jennifer Yen may have played a villainous vixen as Vypra on TV's Power Rangers, but in real life she's more like a superhero. The Purlisse founder, who launched the skin care line after heavy set makeup wrecked her complexion, runs the successful biz while…
The Body Shop Starts a Movement to End Animal Testing
Several years ago I joined The Body Shop for a trip to Big Cat Rescue in Florida. A group of us shuffled around the sanctuary, home to abused and abandoned big cats, learning how they'd landed in the rescue after being domesticated or saved…
Natalie Wood’s Daughter Honors Her Mother’s Legacy with a Charitable Fragrance
Natalie Wood was famous for her roles in Miracle on 34th Street, Rebel Without a Cause, and West Side Story, but it's her lesser-known role as a philanthropist that daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner chose to honor with a recently launched fragrance line, "Natalie."
The scent,…
"If we don't take action, who will?" It's one of the core beliefs that drive the We Day movement, founded by power duo, Craig and Marc Kielburger in 2007. When the brothers launched the initiative, they set out to build an army of #GenWe(ers)…
I hit the mom jackpot. Viv (that's what I call her when she's not looking) is equal parts friend + stylist + business partner + mentor + therapist + the inspiration for Random Acts of Lipstick. I could gush about her forever (and I…