Growing up I've always had a deep love for the Arts. I wanted to be a singer and actress at the age of 3, then I got into writing and graphic art in Middle and High School, then in college, I switched my major from Art to Music.
I fell so in love with the Arts because they helped me cope with the insecurity I felt because of my skin. I developed severe acne when I was only 9 years old and nothing conventional that I tried helped. Burying myself in writing, drawing, singing, & creating allowed me to escape how I felt about my looks.
In 2007, I was introduced to clean beauty by an esthetician and I have never looked back. Not only did using cleaner products (& eating cleaner foods) help my skin (and also my confidence), but I was able to find makeup that would hold up during singing or performing engagements.
I've spent 15 years researching ingredients, testing products, and learning all I could about the clean beauty industry. Now, I am sharing what I’ve learned, what I use, what I love, and how you can make the switch to clean beauty without stress on you or your bank account!
This page is dedicated to my decades long dedication to using cleaner beauty products and living a more eco-conscious lifestyle. Here you'll find resources and links to my favorite brands and products, posts about clean beauty as well as free guides to help you adopt more eco-friendly habits.
Hey, I'm Brie! I'm a Branding + Web Designer, Opera Singer and Clean Beauty Advocate!
Since 2013, my blog has been a source of inspiration for living a cleaner, more eco-conscious lifestyle. I started it while I was recovering from major back surgery. I couldn’t perform music, and I have always loved to write, so it seemed like a good way to keep my mind occupied while I recovered.
What started as me sharing my skin issues and clean beauty journey slowly evolved into something more. As I began to make my way back into the world of singing, performing, and more recently, web design, I couldn't help but notice how these artistic activities helped me cope better with stress, anxiety, and even physical pain. Now, I am not only sharing my favorite clean products that have helped my skin but also how singing, music, and design have been instrumental in my wellness journey.
"Behind the Curtain" is a compilation of everything I love and do , it's an homage to my background as a classical singer, artist, clean beauty and wellness advocate, and it's about the journey I am on now as a brand and web designer!
About the Blog
It all started with severe back issues...
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"Brie has a passion for Eco-conscious and balanced living. This passion not only drives her to research the skincare products that she uses for herself and her family but also to share this information so that we can all benefit."
- Java Skincare
" ...Brie melds her music expertise and love of clean beauty products and holistic living for an enticing Instagram account. Her authentic voice and enthusiasm are refreshing reviews that make her a great Clean Beauty Awards Judge"
- Cert Clean Beauty Awards Team
Guide to Clean Beauty
FREEBIES
This free guide breaks down all of the what's why's and how's of clean beauty and gives tips on where to start and discount codes to help you save money!
Guide to Eco-Living
Learn easy, affordable and sustainable tips to living a more eco-conscious lifestyle.