Vacation Natural Beauty Must Haves
As I packed for our week vacation at our vacation home, I had to think seriously about what skincare and makeup products to bring along. I had some recent purchases I wanted to use, some products I’m trying to use up and some products already at the vacation home.
“Green” Products Currently at Vacation Home
Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Balancing Toner – I like this toner a lot. I’ve had this product for awhile, though, so I need to replace it with a fresh product soon.
EO Essential Oil Products Shampoo and Conditioner with Keratin Coconut and Hibiscus (mentioned in my June Favorites.)
Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Moisturizing Cleanser – I enjoy this product when I’m here on vacation. I’ve had it awhile so I need to use it up.
Tom’s of Main Deodorant in Clean Confidence – I’m interested in exploring other brands of natural deodorants but this product works just fine for me when I’m down here.
Tom’s of Main Antiplaque and Whitening Toothpaste – This product is a fine staple. Tom’s toothpaste, along with deodorant were the first green products I stashed in our vacation home more than 4 years ago.
Products I Can’t Live Without or I’m Trying to Use Up
Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum – My #1 beauty issue is hyper pigmentation. I’ve been using this product twice a day for about 2 weeks and plan to continue for at least one more month. I have 2 dark spots on my face I’m tracking to see if this product will lighten them up so we’ll see…
Dr. Bronner’s Organic Pure Castile Soap in Almond – I picked up a smaller bottle of this product during my first trip to the local Sprout’s market. I love it so much, I needed some for the vacation home so I took another trip to Sprouts before we headed out of town (also to get some self tanner). I got the version with Almond Oil to try it as a makeup brush cleaner. This product suds well and has a pleasant almond scent. I filled hand soap dispensers with this product. It’s fantastic as a hand or body wash.
Jurlique Purely Sun-Defying Face Cream – Mentioned in my June 2014 Favorites, this is a face cream with SPF that I’m trying to use up because I have new products I’m excited to try.
Mineral Fusion Concealer Duo in Warm – I love this product! One of the first must have natural cosmetics finds was under eye corrector to erase my ever persistent dark under eye circles. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect peach corrector but I think this one is going to be hard to beat.
Nature’s Baby Organics Face & Body Moisturizer – Mentioned this in my First iHerb Haul, this lotion is perfect: effective, unscented and reasonably priced.
Naturelle D’Argan Day and Night Youth Cream – Also mentioned in my June 2014 Favorites, I like this product and I’m trying to use it up because I have new products to try.
Pai Camelia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser – I can’t seem to live without this cleanser for end of day makeup removal (see my review here). I see that Pai now has travel sets now so I may need to pick one up.
Skyn Icelandic Relief Eye Cream – This is a lightweight, refreshing eye cream. It works well for daytime use as it’s not greasy and doesn’t make my eye makeup smear throughout the day. The product doesn’t really stick to your finger so you have to dig in a bit with your nail to get a substantial amount on your finger to apply which is a little bit of a pain.
Suntegrity Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen and Primer – This is a great product in theory; a moisturizer, primer and SPF. I find the product leaves somewhat of a white cast on my face. I’m trying to use it up and will start using it on my neck and arms instead of my face.
Zuzu Lipgloss in Mischief – I’ve been carrying this gloss in my purse for a month or so and I like it a lot. It’s a great summer product with just enough color and shine for everyday use.
Zuzu Oil-Free Liquid Foundation in L-11– I love this foundation and it’s super easy to apply (I usually use my fingers). The color is perfect for me. When I dust finishing powder over this foundation, it lasts all day which is great.
New Products I Wanted to Try on Vacation
Benecos
- Eye Primer
- Lip Balm
- Lipstick in Peach
- Mascara in Black
- Natural Mineral Powder in Sand
John Masters
- Linden Blossom Cream Face Cleaner
- SFP 30 Natural Mineral Sunscreen
Lily Lolo
- Eyebrow Duo in Light
- Eye Primer
- Finishing Powder in Flawless Silk (sample)
- Lipstick in Rose Gold
- Natural Eye Pencil in Brown
- Pressed Blush in Ticked Pink
- Pressed Eyeshadow in Goldfish
Tarte
- Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation in Light-Medium Neutral
- Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Waterproof Concealer
- Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush
Other Products
- Alba Botanical Very Emollient Sunless Tanner
- Avene High Protection Tinted Compact SPT 50 in Honey
- Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Towelettes
- Pai Echium & Macadamia Replenishing Day Cream
- Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush
- Vapour Siren Lipstick in Hint