by Suzi | May 22, 2020 | CLEAN BEAUTY, CLEAN EATING
Sharing my top Memorial Day Sales with you in clean beauty and natural living! Everything from organic mattresses, to organic pillows, natural beauty products and water filters- I’ve got the pulse.
Keep checking back to get all the details as some will unveil throughout the weekend.
I mean some of these Memorial Day sales are just too good to pass up- so you want to make sure you hop on them before it’s too late!
Sharing all the sales happening in natural beauty and living for Memorial Day!
Clean Beauty
BEAUTYCOUNTER
Beautycounter has some strict standards when it comes to safer products. They have everything from natural skincare, clean makeup and hair products. They even have a baby/kid’s line. Their new tinted sunscreens are taking the clean beauty world by storm! If you’ve been wanting a tint to your skin but also protecting it- then look no further. I love their Lip Sheers, Eyebrow Gel, Blushes, Bronzer and Volume and Shape Shampoo. What’s even better is they offer a 60 day money back guarantee on products. So if you try it and don’t like- no worries! They’re offering The Good Clean Sun Event- Choose a FREE full size Summer Skin Essential when you spend $125 site wide. Shop all of Beautycounter here!
Aillea
This natural beauty superstore is filled with all the clean beauty! They’re offering 15% off site wide from May 21-25. Use code: MEM2020. Excludes Josh Rosebrook, May Lindstrom, Kypris Beauty and Vintner’s Daughter, cannot be combined with other AILLEA offers. Shop all of Aillea Beauty here!
Alpyn Beauty
Slightly obsessed with this brand! Can’t get enough of their line-filling eye balm, Survival Serum and Melt Moisturizer. These products deliver! They’re offering my readers 20% off. Use coupon code: GONEGREEN. Shop Alpyn Beauty here!
Credo Beauty
You can basically get all your heart could desire in green beauty at Credo! From Josh Rosebrook, OSEA, Maya Chia, Goop and more. It’s like one big clean beauty store- they have it all. They’ll be offering free shipping May 21-25 with code: MDW2020. Shop Credo Beauty here!
Detox Market
Another mega clean beauty store is Detox Market. They have all the “IT” brands. From Ilia, Osmia Organics, Rahua, W3ll People and more. They’re offering 10% off on orders $100+ with code DETOX10, and 15% off on orders $150+ with code DETOX15 Shop Detox Market here!
Beauty Heroes
Beauty Heroes is your natural monthly beauty box delivered right to your front door. They always offer the best of the best! From natural skincare, natural makeup discoveries and clean hair products. For Memorial Day they’re offering Shop Like A Member (15% off) with code SUNSHINE. Beauty Heroes members will save an additional 5%- no code necessary. *As always, Josh Rosebrook products are excluded from all promotional discounts. Shop Beauty Heroes here!
Integrity Botanicals
This is another hot spot for all things clean beauty! They have natural makeup, natural skincare and more. From Ursa Major, Alima Pure, Agent Nateur and more. They’re offering 15% off orders $100 or more. When you checkout enter code: MDAY15, not valid in combination with any other code or offer. Brand exclusions apply: May Lindstrom, Kypris, Vintner’s Daughter, La Bella Figura. Ends Monday 5/25 at 11:59pm PST. Shop Integrity Botanicals here!
OSEA
I love OSEA’s Ocean Cleanser, their Hyaluronic Sea Serum and Sea Vitamin Boost. So many favorites! Their salt scrub is also great! They’re offering a FREE Mini Body Trio with purchase of $125 or more. Starts Thursday and ends Monday. Shop OSEA here!
Pharmaca
If you’ve followed me for a hot minute you know I love Pharmaca! This natural store has it all. From supplements, natural kid’s products, clean beauty, the list is endless! And get this- so many name brands from clean beauty and they’re 20% this Memorial Day. Use code: WEEKEND. The sale starts Friday and ends Monday. Don’t miss out on this! Shop Pharmaca here!
Leahlani Skincare
To have tried a Leahlani product is to love it! This weekend you can save 20% off their toning mists. Use the code: SPRITZ. Shop all of Leahlani here!
The Choosy Chick
The Choosy Chick offers so much when it comes to clean beauty and products for the whole family. This weekend they’re offering free US shipping on all orders $25 and over- Use code: MEMORIAL(U.S. Orders only). Plus, receive the Badger Tangerine Breeze Lip Balm, on all orders $50+. No codes needed. The Offer starts Wednesday May 20th and runs through Monday, Memorial Day! Shop Choosy Chick here!
Clean Living
SOL Organics down comforter takes sleeping to the next level.
My Green Mattress
This is such a great affordable organic mattress option. I have the Natural Escape Mattress and love it! It’s their most luxurious mattress. My hubs even raves about it. I love My Green Mattress because they’re a budget friendly organic mattress brand. This weekend you can save $200 off their Natural Escape mattress using code: REMEMBER. Check out their mattresses here! Read my full review here!
SafeSleeve EMF Protection Phone Case
I have a SafeSleeve phone case for my phone and love it. I feel so much better knowing my phone is blocking EMFs from my body. It’s one simple thing that can make a huge difference. I also have an iPad case too and it works so well. Check out all the SafeSleeve Cases here!
Berkey
I’ve had the Berkey water filter for many years and I’m super happy with the performance. It removes bacteria and parasites, heavy metals like lead and mercury, VOCs and toxic chemicals like benzene, chlorine and chromium-6, pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs and more, to levels higher than 99.99%. The water sits in a stainless steel container on your counter. When you buy the Berkey water filter you get the black purification elements with it but you have to buy the fluoride filters separately. The fluoride filters also filter out arsenic too. Obviously I would recommend buying the fluoride filters! I have both and have been happy with their performance. Check out their website and enter your email to get all the details on their sales! Get a Berkey here!
Almond Cow
This is another gadget that I really thought would be unnecessary but I’ve come to love! It makes creating nut milk so easy. When I stopped drinking dairy milk I quickly was thrown into the world of non-dairy milks. When I realized there wasn’t great options to buy I knew I would need to start making my own. This makes it so easy! Just add the nuts and water- push a button and then poof! You’ve got nut milk! I can’t recommend it enough. Use Code: GURLGONEGREEN for $15 off. Shop Almond Cow here.
White Lotus Home
Looking for a nontoxic organic mattress? Maybe organic pillows? Well look no further- White Lotus Home is your go to store! I have their pillows for our whole family and we all love them. You can choose from so many varieties- kapok, latex, organic cotton and more. Our personal favorites are the latex and the kapok. My daughter also has their twin Organic Cotton and Wool Foam Dreamton Mattress. Free of harsh chemicals and fire retardants. We love it! Use coupon code: GGG225 for 25% off your order! Shop all of White Lotus Home here!
SOL Organics
I love my SOL Organics sheets and comforter. Sheets are one of the worst offenders when it comes to chemicals. When you think of how much you sleep the toxic load adds up. Getting organic sheets was a must for my family and I. I also love their down comforters. It’s filled with 100% Canadian White Down, that’s responsibly grown and harvested. It is also 100% GOTS cotton down proof. It has an even fill and is hypoallergenic. I love how it lays flat and even, something that my last didn’t do. We have the summer down, since we tend to run warm at night. Use SPRING for 25% off! Shop all of SOL Organics here!
See any Memorial Day Sales you’re going to hit up? Let me know what you’re going to get!
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by Suzi | May 15, 2020 | CLEAN BEAUTY, shampoos, Skin Care
So excited for this post featuring up and coming natural beauty brands! As a seasoned natural beauty blogger, I can spot a new natural beauty brand fairly quickly. It’s been 10 years since I swapped my conventional beauty products for new ones. Since then I’ve really been able to see what makes a product unique and special. Recently, I’ve found 3 new natural beauty brands that have really caught my attention. They’re all a little different and their products speak for themselves. I wanted to showcase these new brands and hear a little behind the scenes from their founders of what made them decide to delve into the world of natural beauty and more. Plus, share my reviews of their products of course. I think you’re going to love getting to know these up and coming natural beauty brands and their products they have to offer!
Up And Coming Natural Beauty Brands
These beauties have taken up permanent residence in my skincare routine!
I have loved getting to know this brand from the products to the maker. I first tried their Survival Serum and thought wow, I need to try more. It left my skin glowing with an overall brightness. So then I tried their PlantGenius Melt Moisturizer and yet again was so impressed by how it performed. My skin was left hydrated and not greasy feeling. It it heavy enough to moisturize but light enough to wear during the day time or over your favorite facial oil. Your skin feels silky. I also have since fallen hard for their Line- Filling Eye Balm. This eye balm is so unique. It looks similar to a cream but it’s not. It is lighter in texture and soaks seamlessly into the skin. I pat it on with my ring finger- the finger with the least amount of muscles, so less chance of pulling the delicate eye area. It brightens, hydrates and de-puffs. Not too mention, the long term benefits of faded fine lines- yes I’ll take it! I use this morning and night and have no plans of stopping- addicted.
I love how this brand truly takes wildcraft to the next level. If you are unfamiliar with the term wildcrafting, I am sharing an exert from Alpyn Beauty’s Site on what true wildcrafting means.
Wildcrafting (sometimes known as foraging) is the practice of harvesting plants from their natural, or “wild” habitat, primarily for food or medicinal purposes. -Alpyn Beauty
Alpyn Beauty uses wildcraft ingredients from Jackson Hole Wyoming where the formulas are created. These plants withstand so much to survive the harsh climate changes. From sub zero temperatures, to the scorching heat, these plants have learned how to protect and thrive. Alpyn Beauty then takes these precious plants and uses their superpowers in their formulas to create skincare magic. Just as the plants protected themselves from the elements, so they do on the skin. These plant actives are what Alpyn Beauty likes to call their PlantGenius. Ingredients that have stood the test of time and are consistent at being resilient in the face of the wild. The ingredient complex of PlantGenius include, wild arnica, wild chamomile, borage, calendula, and sage. These ingredients are next level when it comes to delivering skincare results.
Alpyn Beauty also hand-cultivates their PlantGenious ingredient complex. They describe hand-cultivating so well on their site.
Hand-cultivating is the act of caring for or raising plants individually by hand, rather than machine.
As you can see Alpyn Beauty takes natural beauty to new heights with their attention to every detail of the formulation process. This in turn creates products that are truly special. I can’t help but geek out a little when I use their products knowing the amount of attention and thought that went into every step. And you thought you were just using a moisturizer…
Alpyn Beauty has been so kind to offer my readers 20% off! Use code: GONEGREEN. Expires May 31 at 11:59 pm. Shop here!
Alpyn Beauty faves- Calming Midnight Mask with Melatonin & Wild Dandelion and Melt Moisturizer.
Interview With Founder Kendra:
1. What made you decide to start Alpyn Beauty?
It was actually not planned at all! I had spent 20 years working at prestige skincare brands in New York. In 2015, we moved our family from Manhattan to Jackson Hole to get away from the stress & toxins of the city. I quickly realized there was nowhere to buy prestige skincare in Jackson Hole, so I opened my own beauty stores.
I quickly noticed my clients were dissatisfied and not seeing results with everything that I was offering in the store. The climate in the mountains is so severe, nothing was bringing their skin the relief it needed. One day, I was sitting in my backyard looking at the wild, hydrated, juicy plants in the mountains and started wondering, how has the natural flora evolved to survive (and thrive) in a place that was wreaking havoc on the skin, what is in this self-adopting juice? When I discovered that skincare ingredients were growing naturally all around me, I began studying wildcrafting and the rest all just happened from there.
2. What can people expect from your products? Is there a theme,
special ingredient, ritual?
We are the wildcrafted brand. Wildcrafting is the practice of harvesting plants from their natural, or wild, habitat. When done sustainably and with
respect, only the fruit, flowers or branches are carefully removed, and the living plant is left healthy and intact. As a brand we believe in PlantGenius –
which are the Fresh Mountain Actives that we sustainably harvest from the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They are in every product. We then combine our potent wild actives with the industry’s latest, and most trusted, breakthrough ingredients—from Bakuchiol to Melatonin—to effectively, and gently, address skin concerns and the signs of aging. We use real botanicals to deliver real results.
3. What is your favorite product from the line?
I love all the babies the same, however, the survival serum has a special place in my heart. It really works- plus it’s pink and sparkly! I can see it on the skin of my clients when I’m in a yoga class and in the grocery store. I know exactly who’s wearing it- their skin has this ethereal illumination/glow. I can spot it on them from across the room. I got the idea when I was looking at the glistening sunlit crystals on the surface of the snow. It made everything look so smooth and even- I wanted to bottle that brightening & resurfacing phenomenon and I think we got pretty close.
4. I was excited to see Bakuchiol in some of your formulas, what
made you want to include it in your formulations?
I’m so glad to see that bakuchiol is finally having its moment in the sun! I stumbled upon it when I was pregnant and breastfeeding and was told I couldn’t use retinol. I spent many years working with skincare brands that produced clinical products containing retinol. While retinol has so many amazing benefits, the bottom line is that it’s not for everyone. Bakuchiol on the other hand is a plant-derived ingredient that has been clinically proven to have similar results- but it comes directly from the Earth! A win/win. When I started using the ingredient, I was shocked that my skin looked as good (if not better!) as it did when I was using retinol, but I wasn’t
experiencing any of the negative side effects.
5. Speaking of skincare ingredients, what is your favorite ingredient to
use in products and why?
Anything that grows naturally from the Earth (which is how we wildcraft, without the help of a farmer) is my favorite ingredient! We are always on the hunt for new actives that are growing deep in the forests and valleys of Jackson Hole, and are excited to see what changes they can bring to the skin.
6. What does your skincare routine currently look like?
How long do you have? Seriously though, I think I have over 200 products in my bathroom right now. I try everything. I am always online reading
reviews and researching what people are talking about. I think over the years my husband has become accustomed to that fact that one drawer in
the bathroom is his, and the other dozen or so are always mine. But he doesn’t mind, because I think I’ve turned him into a product junkie too by
now. It’s just seeped in via osmosis, and I’m happy to share! Brands I am intro right now are Westman Atelier, Tower 28, Innersense and my Ellis
Brooklyn fragrance.
7. What are you currently reading(book), listening to (podcast/book)and watching (show/documentary)?
I wish I had more time for books and TV. I am watching the Michael Jordan series with my husband called The Last Dance and I found it incredibly motivational. I hike each morning and wouldn’t get through the steep climb without my Fat Mascara or Goop podcasts.
8. Best piece of advice you have ever received?
You have to be an advocate for what you believe in. I spent so many years in my early career being nice, polite and agreeable, but that is changing as I get older.
Whether you are a mother advocating for you child or a brand founder looking out for your brand – don’t leave the outcome up to somebody else. Speak up and fight for what you need, in a respectful way of course!
9. You currently have 5(standout) products, can we expect more from
your line in the future?
Yes, stay tuned!!! We have a big one coming out in October 2020. I just approved the formula and I scrape the bottom of the jar every night when I apply it. I can’t give it all away, but I will give a two-word clue and that is “Wild Huckleberries.” 🙂
10. If you could tell my readers one thing when it comes to clean
beauty, what would it be?
Clean doesn’t mean “wimpy.” Just because a formula is natural and eco-friendly, doesn’t mean that it can’t deliver hard hitting clinical, visible results. I was shocked at the benefits I saw when I switched my regimen from clinical to natural, even though I was hesitant to make the switch at first.
New favorite natural toothpaste alert! This whitening toothpaste from Wellnesse is so good.
If you’ve been in the natural scene or world for any length of time then you’ve heard of Wellness Mama. Katie from Wellness Mama started her blog over a decade ago and has since become a respected source for all things natural living. I remember when I first started transitioning my life over to a natural lifestyle and reading Katie’s blog posts. I still do! It was an easy choice to add Wellnesse into the up and coming natural beauty brands list. Now she has an amazing podcast. If you haven’t checked it out be sure too here- I learn so much listening! The information she shares and passion in which she shares it is contagious. It is one of my very favorites and one I listen to weekly. She has a way of sharing information that might seem overwhelming or complicated and breaking it down into practical tips.
When I first learned Katie had launched a new natural beauty line I was so excited! If you’ve perused her website at all then you’ve come across her many DIY recipes for natural beauty. She’s taken years of testing out different formulations and turned them into a company called Wellnesse that you can now buy and not have to make! I love the simplistic approach Wellnesse takes with their natural beauty products. They are real products, with real ingredients. They really stand on 3 core principles when it comes to their products:
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The Highest Ratings Possible- Each formulation is curated in such a way to make sure they rate as clean as they can on the EWG.
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Only What’s Best For Your Body- Each formula is made to exclude all the toxins you would find in conventional brands.
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Better Practices Every Step Of The Way- They are committed to building a brand that is both sustainable and supports minority-owned businesses.
I love how important ingredients are to Wellnesse as well. On their website they list out their ingredients, what they do, a description, their rating on the EWG and what product it can be found in. I absolutely love this transparency! Often I look up a product’s ingredients and can hardly find them, if at all on a website. This ingredient information really is so beneficial for a consumer looking to understand why ingredients are used.
I also wanted to applaud Wellnesse for creating products that are both effective but also budget friendly. Often the two don’t mix when natural and budget come together. However, Wellnesse has found a way to bridge the gap and create products that are both. You can get a shampoo and conditioner for $30! Or a bundle, where you get a shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste for $40. In a world where natural shampoos typically range from $25- $35 this is a welcome change of pace. Makes switching to natural products less of a stretch and more affordable for everyone.
*Another bonus is they offer free returns and exchanges if you’re not completely satisfied with your product within 30 days. A huge plus as buying products online can seem challenging at times. This really ensures you love your products.
So far I’ve tried their Whitening toothpaste, Cleansing Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner. Their toothpaste is a newfound favorite of mine! I love that it is glycerin free. Glycerin has been known to coat teeth and prevent teeth from absorbing important minerals. It keeps my mouth feeling minty fresh. I also have been using their cleansing shampoo and nourishing conditioner. The shampoo gets my hair feeling so clean and has a great lather to it. The nourishing conditioner is light for my fine thin hair and doesn’t weigh it down at all. The conditioner is very light and doesn’t give it a ton of hydration. It works for my hair since it’s fine, thin and currently most of it isn’t colored. If you have thicker hair, or color treated hair that needs more moisture I would recommend the enriching conditioner as it would be more hydrating.
Wellnesse Cleansing Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner.
Interview With Founder- Katie Wells From Wellnessmama.com–
1. What made you decide to start Wellnesse?
I realized that even some of my most naturally minded friends were still using a few conventional personal care products because they were more effective. I’d been making homemade alternatives for years and knew that we could create products that avoided all the problematic ingredients and that were more effective than their chemical-laden counterparts.
2. What can people expect from your products? Is there a theme, special ingredient, intention?
All Wellnesse products use only EWG safe ingredients so you can feel safe using them on the whole family. We also go beyond just non-toxic and safe to create products that are packed with beneficial ingredients to nourish the body from the outside in.
3. What is your favorite product from the line?
I am really proud of all of our products, but our Whitening Toothpaste is my favorite. I spent years perfecting this recipe to support the oral microbiome, provide the minerals our teeth need to be healthy and white, and to be free of all harmful ingredients. Ever read a regular toothpaste label? It warns that it should be kept out of reach of children and to call the poison control center if ingested. I wasn’t comfortable letting my kids use a product like that twice a day, and knew we could do better!
4. I was excited to see you started with hair products and toothpaste, what made you decide to start there?
Those were the biggest offenders in most bathrooms, and most people use those products daily. I realized that if we could get people to switch to natural products in those areas, we’d reduce their exposure to many chemicals by as much as 80%!
5. Having been an avid blog reader of yours for years I know how important transparency is for you. How did this translate over into Wellnesse when creating the formulas and listing the ingredients?
I wanted to be just as radically transparent with Wellnesse. In an industry where ingredients are often green-washed or hidden, it was important to us to go out of our way to list every ingredient and explain it’s purpose and benefit. We use only EWG safe ingredients and go beyond just safe to include ingredients that are beneficial to the body in various ways.
6. Can you share about your packaging when it comes to your formulas?
We’re continually working to innovate our packaging. Unfortunately, there aren’t any perfect options yet (though I’m hopeful that we will see many more packing choices within the next couple of years). For now, we use sustainable sugarcane packaging that is compostable in commercial compost facilities, and we’re testing several other sustainable options.
7. What are you currently reading(book), listening to(podcast/book) and watching(show/documentary)?
Reading: Algorithms to Live By, Indistractable, and The Conscious Parent
Listening: Caffeine by Michael Pollan (audiobook),
Watching: Recently watched The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (series) and Fantastic Fungi (Documentary).
8. Best piece of advice you have ever received?
Two things come to mind… the first from a favorite teacher in high school who always told us to “question everything constantly, including and especially me.” This advice has served me well in life and business, and I often say this same thing to my kids. Another great piece of advice is the idea found in stoic works about focusing only on what we can control and not stressing about things that we can’t.
A few of my favorite quotes related to this:
“All you need are these: certainty of judgment in the present moment; action for the common good in the present moment; and an attitude of gratitude in the present moment for anything that comes your way.”
— Marcus Aurelius
“The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself with are externals, not under my control, and which have to do with the choice I control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own.” — Epictetus
“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” – Viktor Frankl
9. You currently have 6 products, can we expect more from your line in the future?
Yes! We will be releasing a volumizing dry shampoo soon and have locked in formulas for our next few products that I am so excited to get to share within the next year!
10. If you could tell my readers one thing when it comes to clean beauty, what would it be?
Simple is almost always better! We’ve been told for years that we need all kinds of fancy and expensive products to keep our skin and hair healthy, when often a few simple products and ingredients will work just as well. Often the essential things for beauty aren’t even product related at all: hydration, sleep, time in nature, and meaningful relationships. And I always love to come back to the Audrey Hepburn quote: “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”
Can’t stop using these two products by at Beuti Skincare- The Sleep Elixir and The Pomegranate Glow Enzyme Cleanser.
I was introduced to Beauti Skincare a couple months back and didn’t think much until I started to use their Beauty Sleep Elixir Oil product and was wowed. Then I did a deep dive into the brand to discover more and had to share an official Beuti Skincare review with you. I then learned that Princess Kate loves the Beauty Sleep Elixir too- not surprised! I then tried there Pomegranate 3-in-1 Enzyme Cleanser and was once again sold on another one of their products. I am still using both products daily! I use the Enzyme Cleanser in the morning. I love how it really wakes up my skin and doesn’t feel stripping. Yet, it doesn’t feel super oily right before I apply my makeup.
I also use their Beauty Sleep Elixir product and it’s almost halfway gone. Definitely says something as a clean beauty blogger. The Sleep Elixir feels rich on the skin but not overly oily. It sinks right into my complexion and leaves it feeling dewy and with a glow. I’ve never read so many rave reviews about an oil- for real! It has over 305 on Credo Beauty’s website. It’s definitely a fan favorite. I apply it at night after cleansing and toning and in the morning after cleansing and toning. It’s made especially for sensitive skin too. You will love it! Check it out here.
Beuti Skincare is based in the U.K. and is founded by an aesthetician who wanted to create a skincare line that was pure and free from fillers, and irritants. She wanted a line that would be great for sensitive skin and also wouldn’t break the bank. I love the list of superpower ingredients on their website. Listing out why they use them in their concoctions. It’s no wonder the Sleep Elixir is so powerful. I also learned what inflammaging is from Beuti Skincare.
Inflammaging is a process that is caused by chronic inflammation and this is not just the redness and irritation we see on the surface of
the skin but the underlying damage we do not see. It is this very underlying inflammation that causes collagen and elastin degredation
and a breakdown of the skin’s barrier function. -Beauti Skincare
We can repair inflammaging by using antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories on our skin that will help to restore the skin. One more reason to snag their Sleep Elixir and let it get to work on your skin!
Beuti skincare products have won not only my heart but Princess Kate’s as well!
If you liked this post on up and coming natural beauty brands, be sure to check out past posts below:
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by Suzi | Apr 30, 2020 | CLEAN BEAUTY, Skin Care
It’s that time! The natural beauty box roundup for May is here! Every month I get a little giddy peaking into the boxes as I get them in the mail wondering what could be inside. This month is no different! Another month brings new brands in clean beauty that I haven’t tried. I love when the seasons start to change too because then you start to see different products for the seasons. The sun is starting to shine everywhere and it’s feeling like summer is getting close!
*This month we are seeing boxes from Beauty Heroes and The Detox Market. I also share about Boxwalla and The Clean Beauty Box but they are bi-monthly boxes, so I only receive them every other month.
If you want to check out past reviews on those boxes, check them out below:
On to the reviews!
Up first this month is Beauty Heroes, next will be The Detox Box which you can subscribe to here.
Never was there a more perfect time for us to consider the importance of bathing!
This is my first time seeing and experiencing Bathing Culture as a brand. It was founded by two city dwellers who loved going outdoors to explore and get adrenaline highs. Tim Hollinger and Spencer Arnold wanted to create a business that would both be clean and environmentally friendly. They did just that! As they delved into the beauty industry- specifically body wash, they were struck with how toxic it actually was. They realized they had their work cut out for them and created a gender neutral, regional organic, Rainforest Alliance, personal care products that truly performed. Oh and did I mention the formulas are housed in biodegradable and reusable bottles? They really go to the extra milel to create clean products that are both sustainable and truly clean. They have gone so far as even opening up 50 refill locations and planted a tree for every 5 gallons sold- talk about next level!
Mind and Body Wash- This month’s heroic product is not just any body wash. It has organic ingredients that not only cleanse your skin but add hydration with shea butter. The scent is a blend of balsam, vetiver, ylang ylang, ho wood, and frankincense. It comes housed in a glass bottle and pump. (I did want to note on the pump due to the COVID pandemic, the founders have had manufacturing issues supplying the pump. They have worked tirelessly to try and source more, however, it has been hard to find replacements. Boxes will be delayed as a result, unless you don’t mind not having a pump and just having a screw top).
Outer Being Face & Body Oil- Inspired by their outdoor adventures, the founders created this face and body oil. A perfect oil to use all over your body. Filled with raspberry seed oil, sea buckthorn, and marula seed oil to name a few, this oil truly hydrates the skin. This helps to continue your bathing ritual after you use the Mind and Body Wash. It helps to lock in the moisture and keep your skin feeling soft and supple. A skin treat for sure!
Golden Hour Hydrosol- This hydrosol is filled with Bulgarian Rose Oil, Moroccan Rose Oil, Turkish Rose Oil and hand harvested Moroccan Neroli Flower Oil. It will take you back to the scent of flowers and the memories they hold. This is perfect for post sun skin, in the morning to awaken your senses, and as an all over body mist. It has such an uplifting scent that isn’t over powering.
This box is valued at $127 but you can get it for $58.95! Get it here!
This month’s Detox Box is showing up with One Love Organics!
The Detox box for May is all about One Love Organics. We are seeing their popular Enzyme Cleansing Oil, Vitamin C Facial Serum, and their Botanical A Facial Cleanser. This brand has been around since the beginning of clean beauty! They know skincare.
Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil- This cleanser is full of vitamin B complex. I love how it’s an oil but then when you add water it slightly emulsifies and the formula turns into a milky consistency. It not only removes my makeup, but everything else too. My skin is left feeling smooth and hydrated, not stripped at all. It smells like a tropical paradise with hints of coconut.
Vitamin C Facial Serum- This facial serum it packed with vitamin C and also includes rosehip, baobab, and jojoba oil that transforms dull/lackluster skin into radiant/glowing skin. I apply it to clean skin that’s still slightly damp. You can use it in the morning or at night. I love how rich the oil feels on my skin. It really feels so nourishing.
Botanical A Facial Cleanser- This facial cleanser contains AHAs, BHAs and wintergreen extract. It lathers up and helps to cleanse your skin even more. I start with the Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil and then I follow with this. It really is the perfect cleanser to really achieve that deep clean feeling. My skin feels so clean!
You can get all of this- $156 value for $55! Such a good deal. I would hop on it now before it sells out! Get the box here.
Sharing my full review on all the natural beauty boxes for the month of May on the blog.
by Suzi | Apr 30, 2020 | CLEAN BEAUTY, Makeup, Self Tanners, Skin Care
Sharing the best of clean beauty April with you! Each month I share some of my new favorite products in natural beauty. Some of them are new releases, some of them are just new to me and some of them are just products that I’ve re-discovered and I can’t help but share with you!
April is a fun transition month for beauty products. We are just starting to experience spring and the weather is getting warmer. We have to start thinking about adding sunscreens to our routines and self tanners- can I get an amen! I looked at my white complexion the other day and knew it was time for a little self tanner action. In this month’s best of clean beauty April, I’m sharing a new facial tool I’m literally obsessed with, a new concealer, bronzer, self tanner, sunscreen, mascara and eye balm! This is a packed post. I couldn’t leave any of them out because so many of them have been on repeat for me the last month. And if you’re anything like me, you want the scoop on all the products. 🙂 As always I’ve got your back! Let’s dive into the best of clean beauty April edition.
If you want to check out past Best of Clean Beauty Posts, check them out below:
Best Of Clean Beauty April
I never knew I needed a glow stick until I met Skin Owl’s newest tool!
Have you heard of Skin Owl? This brand has been around since the very beginning of clean beauty. I remember using their products and instantly being sold on their geranium beauty drops. They helped to clear away some congestion on my skin and pesky acne. Well, Annie the founder was so sweet to send me their newest skincare tool- The Glow Stick. It is unlike anything I’ve used when it comes to a facial tool. I couldn’t wait to start testing it out! The wand itself is encrusted with 30 Geranium stones. These stones are known for helping rebalance, as they omit negative ions that help to rebalance positive ions in the body. They also help to eliminate free radicals and to increase collagen- can we all say a enthusiastic yes to this!!
If you’ve ever wanted anything to be lifted, smoothed, or contoured then you need The Glow Stick. I watched their video on how to use it first, which was super helpful. I found I did use it both at night and in the morning. Just depending on my mood. It really helped me to de-congest my skin at night and was a great way to unwind after a long day. In the morning I loved using it to waken up my whole face and really get the blood flow going. There’s really no wrong way to use it! Whatever way you find yourself getting the most results from- go for it. I like using the Geranium Beauty Drops form Skin Owl with it. But you can use any oil you want. You actually don’t even have to use an oil if you prefer not too. You can even use it on that pesky cellulite! You better believe I have. 🙂 It may sound silly to say but I look forward to using this everyday! You can even put it in the fridge to help de-puff and increase circulation even more. Get The Glow Stick here!
This new Kosas Revealer concealer takes the cake for brightening and great coverage.
I included this new concealer in my Best of Clean Beauty Concealer here. But wanted to pay a little tribute to it here. I have been loving the formula. It’s a new release for them and really is unique compared to other brands I’ve used in the past. It’s very brightening and really wakes up your whole complexion. It also helps to hide dark circles, cover redness and hyperpigmentation. Kosas calls it a lightbulb for your skin and I couldn’t agree more! It instantly gives your skin a glow. I love that it has caffeine to help de-puff the under eye area and hyaluronic acid to add hydration. This is even great as an all over spot foundation. Just dab this in your t-zone and blend out. It helps to offer the coverage you want, all while not looking like you’re wearing a mask. The formula is so creamy too. It provides medium to full coverage for a concealer. If you’ve been looking for a new concealer, look no further! Get it here!
These bronzers have been in heavy rotation in my natural beauty routine!
This bronzer was just released by Kosas several weeks back and I’ve been wearing it nonstop since! This bronzer is unique because it’s made with shea butter and it’s silicone free. It hydrates your skin and not only gives you a bronzed look but an overall glow. It feels so lightweight on the skin- such a weightless formula. I love how easy it is to apply- you really can’t mess up when applying. It comes in 3 shades, Light, Medium and Dark. I wear the Light and Medium most but I’ve even tried the Dark and loved how the color looked on my skin. It almost has this creamy texture to it because of the shea butter. If you’ve been looking for a new bronzer- allow me to introduce you to The Sun Show Bronzer! Get it here!
Loving how the color looks on my legs! This is the third coat of EcoTan Mousse.
The Choosy Chick sent me this tanning mousse and I was so excited to use it. I have used other EcoTan products in the past and really loved them. I was intrigued by this one because it’s a mousse- a formula I hadn’t used before and it activates in 1 hour. I was especially excited about having a tan in an hour and not having to wait for 4 hours or overnight like many other formulas. I applied it to one leg to see the change. It got darker after one application but definitely wasn’t as dark as I wanted. I did a second application and could tell a difference even more. Then I added a third application and could really see a tangible difference after that. For me the third application was prefect. It wasn’t too dark but wasn’t too light. You can see in the photos the difference. I loved how this activated so quickly and the mousse consistency. It didn’t feel greasy at all but quickly absorbed. It lasted about 5 days on my legs. I even used it on my face and loved the result too. Check out my EcoTan review where I reviewed other products from them here. Get the Cacao Tanning Mousse here!
It was love at first swipe when I tried the new Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara!
This mascara has been in heavy rotation the last month. If you’ve followed me for any length of time then you know I’m pretty obsessed with anything Ilia makes. No surprise when I tried their mascara I was a fan. It’s unique product all around. The brush is actually patented. One side of the brush is meant for curling lashes, while the other end is meant for lengthening. I have never had a mascara actually curl my lashes until I used Ilia’s mascara wand! It really works. After I use the curl side I switch it over and use the lengthening side to really build up my lashes. The formula doesn’t flake on me and looks as great at 9 at night as it did at 9 in the morning. It doesn’t offer huge drama lashes. It’s more separation, curl and length. But I do get quite a bit of build out of the formula so if you’re wanting to make your lashes even bolder you totally can with this formula! It’s also great for those with sensitive eyes. Another home run for Ilia. Get the mascara here!
This Alpyn Beauty Eye Balm had me at first swipe!
Let’s just say the best of clean beauty April edition wouldn’t be complete without this product. This eye balm is SO good. The end. Ok, I’ll share more. I remember trying my first product from Alpyn Beauty and being impressed and now 3 products later I’m officially obsessed with the brand! This product is so unique compared to other eye products I’ve used. Typically an eye product is either a cream or a serum. This product is a balm. It does feel like a cream initially but way less oily and greasy feeling. I love how it absorbs into the skin so effortlessly. It just sinks right in. It helps to brighten my under eye area, and fill in lines. It has Bakuchiol- a plant derived retinol that helps to fight the signs of aging skin. I’ve been using it morning and night and can’t stop! It really helps my concealer under my eye set so well too. I also struggle with milia- tiny white hard bumps under the skin around my eye area. I’ve noticed if I use anything too thick or heavy around my eyes I will get larger bumps. This has been the perfect consistency. I haven’t noticed any bumps! Right now they are offering 20% off with code: SPRING20. I also love their Survival Serum and Melt Moisturizer. Check out all their products here!
Solara not only offers a body sunscreen, but a facial sunscreen, lip sunscreen and even a sunscreen that gives you a glow!
Beauty Heroes had sent me this natural sunscreen to try 6 weeks ago. I had never used Solara and was excited to see what all the hype was about. It’s made to really nourish the skin while it’s protecting it. Often sunscreens block the sun but don’t add a lot of other actives in their formulas. This is not the case with Solara. Their products are filled with skin loving ingredients like Vitamins C, E and Omegas. They use a non-nano zinc oxide to block the sun rays. I love that the formula rubs in sheer as I’m not a fan of looking like a ghost! It has an SPF of 30 and is water resistant for up to 40 minutes. My skin didn’t feel greasy after using it which I loved. It really rubbed in so well and I didn’t burn! I also tried their Time Traveler Ageless Face Sunscreen and loved how it felt on my face. It really acted as the perfect primer before applying my makeup. If you’re looking for a new natural sunscreen that offers some good SPF but also is good for your skin, look no further! Get it here!
See anything you want to try from my best of clean beauty April? What are you loving in Clean beauty right now?
Sharing the best of natural beauty for April on the blog.
