Natural Beauty Favorites from July 2014
Happy August! Here are the natural beauty products I really enjoyed last month. I purchased all of these products myself. All prices shown are all retail and in USD. In some cases, I purchased the products from another retailer and/or at a discount.
Sorry about the line spacing. I just can’t get it right and I don’t want to delay this post.
Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Hydrating Clarifying Shampoo $7.95 for 8.5 oz
This shampoo is marketed for normal to dry hair. I consider my hair “normal” but it gets dry because I color it. This is the 5th or 6th natural shampoo I’ve tried and it’s my favorite of the bunch. It cleans my hair nicely and doesn’t have a strong scent. Per the FAQ on the Giovanni website, their shampoos are just fine for color treated hair. Note: I just noticed that this product contains Phenoxyethanol which many people (including me) try to avoid. Bummer – I’ll have to rethink whether I would repurchase this shampoo.
Ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Vegetable Glycerin, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance, *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, *Betula Alba Extract, *Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, *Achillea Millefolium Extract, *Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, *Equisetum Arvense Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, *Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract, *Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract *USDA Certified Organic
I’m in love with this funny little sponge! The Konjac potato grows in high altitudes in Asia and it makes the softest sponge imaginable. I. Pair any facial cleaner with this sponge for a super effective yet gentle exfoliation (it’s gentle enough to use on your eye area). Using this sponge at the end of the day is a must for me unless I’m using a muslin cloth or facial brush. I can’t imagine not giving this sponge a permanent home in my inventory of beauty tools. The sponge is supposed to last a minimum of 3 months.
Some people won’t leave home without their eyebrows on. For me, my must haves before stepping out the door are under eye corrector and eye primer. The lighter colored product evens out the entire eye area, canceling out veins and discoloration on the lid and all the way up to the browbone. If I have ample time on a workday, I’ll add a neutral eyeshadow and a slightly deeper shade in the crease. The darker shade works pretty well as an under eye corrector too.
Ingredients: WAX – KAOLIN, RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CERA ALBA, CANDELILLA CERA, ZINC STEARATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDE), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDE). POWDER – KAOLIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, ZINC STEARATE, [+/- CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDE), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDE), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDE)]
The pressed blush is a newly released product for Lily Lilo. I am still trying to embrace loose mineral products. I find them messy and a little tricky to use. I’ve been enjoying this blush a lot. I find the pale peachy pink color just perfect for my NW25 skin tone. The subtle sheen adds a highlighting effect on my cheekbones which is really pretty. This product is reasonably priced and the mirror inside the compact is an added bonus. This isn’t a big deal but I had to buy this product from the UK Lily Lilo website as it wasn’t offered on the US site.
Ingredients: MICA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) SEED OIL, LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM (MANUKA) OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ERYNGIUM MARITIMUM CALLUS CULTURE FILTRATE, [+/- CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDE), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDE), CI 75470 (CARMINE)]
Mineral Fusion Concealer in Medium $24.99 for .11 oz/3.1 g
The concept behind this dual-tone concealer is to allow a customized color match. I instantly fell in love with the darker product as it does a great job of correcting my dark under eye circles (my #1 beauty problem/insecurity). This product is super creamy and easy to apply with your fingers. Sometimes I blend it out with a concealer brush and layer a lighter concealer on top. I usually apply a finishing powder on top of the concealer to set it for the day.
Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract (Pycnogenol), Zinc Oxide, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate (Licorice Root), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos Red Tea) Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
This is another product I picked up at my local Sprouts store. I’ve always been a fan of gel toothpastes and this one doesn’t disappoint. The product leaves my teeth feeling squeaky clean and it’s nice and minty without burning your mouth. The convenience of a stand up tube is an added plus in my book.
Ingredients: Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Flavor*, Sodium Bicarbonate, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Quillaja Saponaria (Soap Bark) Root Extract, Calcium Glycerophosphate, Bisabolol, Cellulose Gum, Stevioside (Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract), Menthol, Benzoic Acid *Natural Flavor
I
thought I had found my Holy Grail natural deodorant in Zion Health’s Clay Dry (see
My First iHerb Haul Review) until I gave this wonderful product a try! The product seems to melt into the underarm area, gliding nicely over the skin. I’ve been gravitating toward unscented deodorants for the past few years but I couldn’t resist this lovely vanilla almond smell when I checked this product out in Sprouts. I want to try a different scent next time just for fun!
Ingredients: Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Organic Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Organic Saccharomyces Ferment, Organic Fragrance*
This gloss isn’t at all sticky and it’s virtually tasteless. The container and doe foot applicator is easy to use the product is lightweight for carrying in my purse. The color is great on its own or on top of another lipstick for extra shine. The gloss comes in 12 lovely colors, many of which are in my “comfort” zone (not too dark). I can’t wait to try more and I always want one in my purse!
Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Crithmum Maritimum (Sea Fennel) Extract, Mica, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cetyl Alcohol, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Titanium Dioxide
Zuzu Oil Free Liquid Foundation in L-11 $29.75 for 1 oz/30 ml
I color matched myself for this foundation at Whole Foods and the color is absolute perfection for my skin tone. I apply the product with my fingers, finishing it off with a buffing brush. It’s not super full coverage but it provides a more polished finish than BB cream alone. I set the foundation with finishing powder on a big fluffy brush for longevity throughout the day. This one’s a keeper.
Ingredients: Aqua (Infusion of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice), Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Limonene, Mica, Iron Oxides, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide.
Have you tried any of these products? What are your current natural beauty favorites?
