7th Annual Earth Day Beauty Awards – 2016
For Your Face
Silk Therapeutics: Renewing Peel
Why we love:
Hands down, one or the most sensitive and effective peels we’ve used to date. After only 10 minutes, this ‘liquid silk’ leaves your skin feeling just like silk and with a striking glow that everyone will notice.
Eminence Organic Skin Care: Balancing Masque Duo
Why we love:
Kaolin clay and charcoal detoxify problem skin while the botanical active extracted from buchu leaves decreases oil production and reduces the look of pore size + a powerful dose of hydration. Results are immediate and pretty incredible.
FarmHouse Fresh: Facial Buffing Biscuits
Why we love:
You just crush in the palm of your hand, add water and apply! These lavender biscuits include pore-tightening strawberry extract, rice bran powder, whole milk, and organic lavender. We love the concept, no waste, and they really work!
Mad Hippie: Antioxidant Facial Oil
Why we love:
Make peace with your inner hippie while hydrating & protecting against photoaging! We add this preservative-free antioxidant oil, EVERY DAY, to our foundation and it’s a golden combination.
Ilike Organic Skin care: Hyaluronic Time Erase Complex Serum
Why we love:
The key to this savvy serum is the inclusion of Hyaluronic acid. What makes it so delicious is the silky, velvety texture on the skin unlike any other serum and the efficacy of the ingredient combination. We like to interchange this with our night serum to let ‘time erase’ as we slumber.
Dr. Hauschka: Night Serum
Why we love:
For all skin types, this wonderfully fragrant formulation with apple fruit hydrosol and apple blossom extract go to work on your skin doing overtime while you slumber. We also love the added bonus of witch hazel extract.
Pevonia: LipRenew™ Plump & De-Age Treatment
Why we love:
This Plump and DeAge Treatment seriously moisturizes and repairs with a power-pout blend: Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Sesame Seed Extract, Shea Butter and Capsicum. You get plumping, deep conditioning and smoothing out in this well formulated treatment that deserves some good lip service.
evanhealy: Green Tea Clay
Why we love:
This is deep-cleansing mask also doubles as a superior spot treatment for problem skin. The green tea clay escorts out pimples and blackheads as it destorys any bacteria in its tracks. Use at night on blemishes and they do a disappearing act.
100% Pure: Luminous Primer
Why we love:
For those with rosecea and sensitve skin, this step is key to pumping skin with bonus vitamins. The best part is the fact that all the ingreeds are 100% pure and healthily prime your skin for makeup application.
Colorescience: Sunforgettable
Why we love:
It’s glorious to have an SPF in mineral powder form. With zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and red algae, you have a genius multi-tasking skincare that has a powerful 50 UVA/UVB protection and mineralized color to even out skin tone.
PurErb: Vitality
Why we love:
What makes this cleaner so special are the 15 exotic botanical ingredients that protect against dehydration and also excess sebum production which cause acne breakouts.
Avalon Organics: Intense Defense
Why we love:
These little disposable and recyclable towels are saturated with vitamin C, white tea and lemon to defend skin from the nasty free radicals that run riot on your face. Saturated with pure botanical cleansers that wipe away dirt and makeup residue.
First Aid Beauty: Facial Radiance Pads
Why we love:
FAB’s beauty pads contain just the right amount of lactic and glycolic acids + cucumber and Indian gooseberry that tone the skin, while lemon peel and licorice root leave the skin radiant! We use just before bed for a pre-slumber, light exfoliant treatment.
Dawn Lorraine: Lemongrass Enzyme Cream
Why we love:
A powerful combination of organic fruit acids, enzymes from pumpkin & papaya and organic honey along with natural salicylic acid. A life-saver for those with age spots and pigmented skin for a chance to build a new skin surface.
SkinCeuticals: Blemish+Age Defense
Why we love:
This in your answer to blotchiness, blemishes, and uneven skin tone. Combats acne and aging skin with a ‘first-to-the-market’ dioic acid blend and often used as a very effective spot treatment rescue remedy.
May Lindstrom: The Honey Mud
Why we love:
This exquisite dual-action mask-cleanser marries raw honey, halloysite clay & pure essential oils into a silken textured treat for your skin. Active enzymes gently go to work meticulously on each individual skin ‘personality’.We love the subtle chocolate aroma.
Pai Skincare: Echium and Argan Eye Cream
Why we love:
Rich in rare and incredibly effective forms of Omega 3 & 6. The powerful regenerative properties of a gentle essential fatty acid blend go to work on fine lines and sun damage on the sensitive skin areas of the eye.
Josh Rosebrook: Active Enzyme Exfoliator
Why we love:
A powerful plant, herb and fruit enzyme blend do a magical synergy dance in this hero product, working together to renew skin cells and create a radiant glow.
May Lindstrom: Blue Cocoon
Why we love:
This is a truly decadent and necessary skin ‘ritual’ and there’s no better description than this:’This balmy blue enchantress greets your skin with cool serenity, melting on touch to a fluid potion that tenderly envelopes you in the most decadent azule calm.’
Enessa: Clove Acne Control
Why we love:
The main purpose: to combat cystic acne on the face, back, chest and bikini line. The savior ingreed, Golden Jojoba, is used to carry the proprietary blend of anti- bacterial essential oils into the skin.
Josh Rosebrook: Hydrating Accelerator
Why we love:
This is liquid nutriton. Briliantly formulated to fill cells with organic vitamin infused aloe water to make them plump and firm and at the same time giving your skin a super hydrating treatment.
Josh Rosebrook: Nutrient Day Cream
Why we love:
This lightweight moisturizer is packed with active herbal extracts and plant oils, providing nourishment to your skin. Lightweight and non-greasy, this day cream is made with a mineral non-nano zinc oxide (SPF 30) to protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays. It goes on and stays on with a silky start and finish.
Wedderspoon: MANUKA HONEY LIP BALM
Why we love:
This is exactly why we love on our lips (esp. the MANUKA part!): *Coconut oil, *manuka beeswax, *shea butter, *cocoa butter, *manuka honey, *rosemary extract, *peppermint essential oil. This stuff’s the ‘bees’ knees.
Gemstone Organic: Rose Quartz Creme
Why we love:
This 100% organic and luxurious face créme is infused with the Rose Quartz and other gemstones to boost your glow to the max. The organic essential oils in this crème are high in antioxidants to promote vibrant skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Egyptian Magic: All-Purpose Skin cream
Why we love:
You name a malady, this ‘magic’ heals it. Psoriasis, scars, hair conditioner. lip balm, after shave, makeup remover, lubricant, it does it all! We call it our ‘rememdy in a jar’.
InstaNatural: Rosehip Seed Oil
Why we love:
Rosehip Seed Oil is one of the most popular products in natural skincare due to It’s healing and beautifying properties. InstaNatural’s Rosehip Seed Oil is rich with Essential Fatty Acids that promote healthy skin, making it more elastic and plump.
Ajara Skincare: Tulsi Neem Skin Repair Cream
Why we love:
If you want to soothe and heal acne or rosacea, or you need protection from outdoor conditions, this is the cream you want. An airy blend of nut butters and herbal oils will leave you moisturized and protected from the elements while not feeling heavy. Using Ayurvedic herbs Neem and Tulsi, this unique cream is incredibly healing for your skin.
Devita: Sun Damage Repair Serum
Why we love:
Got sun spots? Spend a lot of time in the sun? Then give this copper-infused serum a try. Copper plays a fundamental role in collagen and elastin building and promotes skin health by appearing to help restore the skin’s ability to repair itself and by helping to reduce the look of small and large wrinkles, blotchiness, and blemishes.
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Subtle Green: Signature Blend
Why we love:
What better way to take care of your skin, then to customize your own cream, specifically for your skincare needs!? This luxurious, all-natural cream allows you to choose your base cream, essential oils and boost in a 3-step online process that accesses your skin’s particular needs.
Makeup
Dr. Hauschka: Foundation 03
Why we love:
Macadamia nut oil for a radiant glow and coconut oil that leaves your skin wondrously silky smooth. This is BY FAR, the most moisturizing and gentle foundation we’ve found in a long time.
Hynt Beauty: DUET Perfecting Concealer
Why we love:
It’s not cakey, it doesn’t dry and crack and it totally covers the worst of issues that arise: acne, age spots and dark circles. It’s got you ‘covered’ and it literally performs a vanishing act when you need it STAT.
Vapour Organic Beauty: Halo Illuminator
Why we love:
You will beam with angelic radiance on your upper cheekbones, center forehead and just below eyebrows … and really any place else you seek a dewy effect. We love this go to stick for a glow on the go!
VOID Beauty: Just Let Go
Why we love:
The Sea Foam color is bold and dramatic. But what we love most, this polish is void of all the icky, toxic stuff. They are eco-perfected & vegan-friendly, plus they boast that they are ‘created somewhere sunny in the USA!’.
Jane Iredale: ZAP & HIDE
Why we love:
This little wonder is two skin treatments in a double-edged tube! The treatment end heals with botanicals and antioxidants, while the Blemish Concealer is highly pigmented, easily layered and creamy. Easily a staple.
W3ll People: Expressionist Mascara
Why we love:
This mascara is brilliant for anyone with sensitive eyes who want long, separated, voluminous lashes. The plant formula is 100% cruelty-free. non-GMO, and gluten-free. Sustainable energy is used to manufacture all W3ll People products.
White and Elm: Deep Cleansing Oil
Why we love:
This deep cleansing oil is very gentle with a thick consistency. It’s perfect for massaging into your skin to cleanse off dirt, debris, and all traces of makeup. The organic plant formula also helps to soften, soothe, and hydrate skin at the end of a long day.
Kjaer Weis: Cream Blush
Why we love:
This gorgeous cream blush comes in many colors, all of which are stunning! These are the kinds of colors that are flattering on any skin type and tone. The formula is certified organic and made in France.
Karma Organic Spa: Soy Polish Remover
Why we love:
This soy nail polish remover uses natural ingredients, smells like lavender, and includes gentle ingredients which help heal and hydrate your nails instead of stripping them like conventional removers. For once, you won’t want to hold your breath but you would rather take a deep, relaxing breath.
Axiology: Identity
Why we love:
The best part, this color is Inspired by the rush of peony season! A glittering cool pink with a lavender lean creating a subtle offbeat color while keeping your kissers totally moisturized.
Vapour Organic Beauty: Mesmerize
Why we love:
Contains soothing chamomile flower and it’s gluten free! This eyeliner is designed to moisturize and nourish the eye area without the harsh chemicals and it’s got a blending tool for the smoky, seductive look too.
Jane Iredale: Naturally Matte
Why we love:
These colors are incredibly warm, soft, creamy and deep and perfecto for the spring and summer months. Mix it up with 6 mineral hues: Buttercream, Hush, Slate Brown, Eggplant & Fudge!
For Your Body
Pratima: Love Oil
Why we love:
“This body oil is sweet and spicy “just like love itself.” Pure organic essences of Cinnamon, Clove and Cardamom combine to create warmth while Sweet Almond Oil works with Lavender, Rose and Vanilla for deep soothing and hydration.”
FarmHouse Fresh: Brandy Pear Sea Salt Body Polish
Why we love:
It takes 1 pound of pears, crushed and fermented, to help distill the brandy in each jar of Brandy Pear Body Polish. We love the fun vintage photo on the lid that reads: “Smooth exfoliation with a spectacular fruity kick.” Brandy Pear is 98% natural and smells divine.
Balanced Guru: Hug Me Long and Sweet
Why we love:
This butter is all whipped up by 4 ‘essentials’: Coconut oil, cocoa butter, babassu oil & vitamin E. The greatest thing about this body spread is that it’s perfect for just about anyone, goes on smooth as silk and doesn’t get complicated.
Rustic Maka: Pachy Rough Rivers
Why we love:
This company is family-run and salt of the earth and so are their products. They use hand-picked, top of the line organic ingreeds, and in this particular flavor, we ARE OBSESSED with the subtle scent of bergamot essential oil.
Parissa: Organic Wax System
Why we love:
Made with USDA certified organic cane sugar, so while it’s practically edible, it’s also gentle on sensitive skin. And you can use this 3-step system anywhere on your body too.
Aromatherapy Associates: Support
Why we love:
It’s a massage oil for uber sensitive skin and safe for baby’s skin as well. English Chamomile, Apricot Kernel and Jojoba oils not only smell divine but create a subtle lubricant for delicate massage.
Aromaflage: Wild
Why we love:
Fragrance with Function: Aromaflage 2-in-1 botanical fragrance keeps those pesky summer insects away while keeping you smelling naturally wild and wonderful. We also love the demure packaging!
Olea Essence: Feminine Intimate Cleanser
Why we love:
This wash for the ’nethers’ is based on Olive Leaf Extract which disinfects while it cleanses. Coupled with the anti-fungal of Tea Tree Oil, it’s a safe and effective product for delicate spots.
Kerstin Florian: Mineral Wellness Soak
Why we love:
It’s not just a bath, not at all. The hand-harvested mineral crystals turn bath time into a detoxifying, remineralizing, muscle relieving wellness treatment. Our bodies are made of salts and are being plentifully replenished with this soak.
SpaRitual: Hand Print
Why we love:
It’s time for the hands to get some love rather than alwasys spreading it. Swiss Apple Stem Cells and Pumpkin Fruit Extract help build collagen and promote elasticity and Licorice Root helps brighten discoloration. Keep it by your computer like we do!
Olivine: Love + Salt Spray
Why we love:
So many awesome uses! It smells amazing – like a coconut vanilla summer dream.You can lightly mist your body for a lovely scent and some skin-softening hydration, spritz your hair for soft beach waves, or use as a gentle after-shower mist to further hydrate your skin and help your body oils work more efficiently.
MuLondon: Organic Marigold, Frankincense & Myrrh Moisturiser
Why we love:
It’s ALWAYS a staple in the office. Their head ‘cream-whipper’ makes liquid gold that smells like heaven and is served up like fluffy, whipped butter. It’s a healing balm, salve, moisturizer, you name it but it makes your skin lay back in a quenched state of ecstasy.
QET Botanicals: Ultra Garden Serum
Why we love:
This favorite includes skin-loving botanical oils of almond, avocado, lavender and jasmine to slather and soothe pre- during- or post-bath. It’s almost a shame to towel off when you can blanket your skin with this delicate fluid potion. QET is exquisite, one small batch at a time.
Root + Willow: Fig & Plum Body Mousse
Why we love:
This light weight mousse delivers silky, smooth hydration to thirsty skin. Ripe summer fruit creates a sensual, moody, and provocative dessert for your skin.
Tazeka Aromatherapy: Balance
Why we love:
Chakra balancing at its best. Balance is made with warm, earthy vetiver essential oil—a grounding, reassuring root oil that reconnects you with Mother Earth and infuses you with a sense of security and identity.
ecoTOOLS: Bamboo Bristle Bath Brush
Why we love:
This nifty brush is dipped in Green Apple organic pigment to brighten up your bath routine! And the cool thing, it can be used wet or dry for scrubbing and exfoliating and even for body brushing.
Nubian Heritage: African Black Bar Soap
Why we love:
The palm ash, tamarind extract and plantain peel helps to minimize the appearance of skin blemishes and other skin ailments. Add shea butter into the African heritage mix and you’ve got a very special bar of soap.
Pura Botanica: All-Natural Hand Cream Smoother
Why we love:
West African shea butter, aloe vera, Vitamin E, and vanilla are the hero ingredients in this hand cream with super powers. Made from all-natural ingredients and certified by the Natural Products Association makes this a ‘toss in your bag’ necessity.
Aura Cacia: Traquil Chamomile Bubble Bath
Why we love:
A good bubble bath is essential for most of us. We picked this blend of Roman chamomile, lavender and patchouli bath suds because of the aromatherapeutic qualities as well as the calming essence of chamomile. It creates a perfectly tranquil bath experience.
Thesis Beauty: Shower Gel Exotic Patchouli
Why we love:
Infused with soothing organic Aloe Vera and moisturizing glycerin for moisture and balance. We love that it contains vitamin-rich organic hemp oil that conditions and soothes thirsty skin. The sensual Patchouli aromatherapy also makes it a chart-topper in our book.
Osmia Organics: Juniper Fire
Why we love:
The colorado mountains inspiration behind this uni-sex scent got our attention and kept it. A vanilla and sandalwood base with a hint of smoke, and the deeply wholesome smells of juniper and cedar – it’s likened to having a feeling of being warmly embraced by the mountains.
Kiss My Face: Sun Spray Lotion
Why we love:
Kiss My Face procures non-nano minerals for use in their sunscreens. This is an all-time keeper not only because it truly works but because it’s got a smooth, spray application and NO white, sticky film. SPF 30 and water resistent!
For Your Hair
Alaffia: Beautiful Curls- Curly to Kinky
Why we love:
Huge thumbs up for use in finger styling, twist & braid-outs, and coiling. It’s a rich creamy emulsion of FAIR TRADE Shea Butter, herbal extracts, and plant gels that help to elongates curls and – phew – it’s also residue free.
Olivia Garden: Healthy Hair Eco-friendly Bamboo Brush (Ionic Massage Collection)
Why we love:
It’s hard to find an eco-friendly natural bamboo hair brush. Let alone one with restorative scalp massage benefits that activates circulation, helps stimulate hair growth & reduces hair loss. AND, it’s anti-static. A big Winner!
Morocco Method: Apple Cidar Vinegar Shampoo
Why we love:
Representing the element of Fire, this shampoo works to stimulate the scalp, increase blood flow, and restore your hair and scalp to a healthy pH. The apple cider vinegar in this hair rinse will flush out debris, oil build-up, and unhealthy bacteria.
Innersense: Pure Harmony Hairbath
Why we love:
We love this warm citrusy cleansing therapy. It’s derived from the fatty acids of apricots and other natural plant sources, has no residue or dryness, is made from organic and biodynamic ingredients AND it’s cruelty free. BOOM.
Pura D’or: Healing Conditioner
Why we love:
This gorgeously green, plant-based, natural detangler also targets the frizzies and uses argan oil to build hair strength. It’s got it all when you are no-nonsence about your conditioning treatment needs and choices.
SheaMoisture: High Porosity Moisture-Seal Masque
Why we love:
This is the cure for over-processed, damaged hair. It’s got the whole reparing aresonal: ultra-hydrating Mongongo and Hemp Seed Oils, certified organic Shea Butter, fortifying Baobab Protein and Apple Cider Vinegar.
Blue Beautifly: Organic Fortifying Scalp Oil Serum
Why we love:
So here we’ve got hair-loving oils of Jojoba, Argan, Sesame, Camellia Seed, and Castor, combining with a potent scalp stimulating aromatherapeutic blend of Grapefruit, Lemon, Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang essential oils to make one happy, heathy head of hair.
Swell: Ultimate Volume 3-Step System
Why we love:
This dynamic trio works so well and so quickly (after one use!) for thickening and giving oomph to your hair. The system works together as a blend of eighteen active botanical extracts providing nourishment to hard working follicles. We are amazed and our follicles are happily stimulated!
Hamadi Organics: Texture Powder Dry Shampoo
Why we love:
Tapioca starch and vanillla work together in this powder that absorbs oil and at the same time locks in moisture. In a time when many dry shampoos are just that – DRY – Hamadi has come up with a formula that has the moisturizing effect we’ve all been waiting for in a dry shampoo.
Neuma Haircare: Blow Dry Lotion
Why we love:
This product has been stocked on our beauty shelves for years. Instead of getting sticky, heat-stroked hair after a blow out, you get moisturized, healthy & happy hair with shine and body. Neuma seems to pull it off every time, and their eco-ethos has always been impressively steadfast.