Benefit Cosmetics Bathina “Take a Picture… it lasts longer…”  ($28) is housed in the prettiest pink case. This silky glimmering balm can be easily applied to legs and arms with the included velvet puff. The formula is lighted scented and evens up skin tone. 

Votre Vu Golden Love Multi-Vitamin Oil for Face, Body and Hair  ($52) is a miracle multi-tasker. Just a few pumps will add an instant shine that helps repair, nourish, and protect skin. Don’t worry about the oily texture – the formula is quickly absorbed!

Illamasqua Gleam Cream  ($36) contains iridescent pearlescent pigments to add a touch of shimmer anywhere on your body. Mix it with your foundation for a touch of brightening or apply directly to shoulders for immediate radiance. 

Victoria Secret Very Sexy Now Shimmering Body Lotion  ($20) is scented with hints of Frangipani Nectar, Jungle Lily, and Purple Orchid to give your glow a bit more character. Apply to legs right after showering for added moisture and glistening. 

Vapour Organic Beauty Halo Moonlight  ($34) is a creamy shimmer stick made with organic ingredients that can be used anywhere in need of a little subtle sheen (including the face). Keep one in your bag and roll over your legs for a mid-day glowing session.

Urban Decay Flavored Body Powder ($26) gives the skin a long-lasting radiant glow with a touch of sparkle and a delicious scent. Simply dust it all over body with the uber cute leopard puff.

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• PEOPLE: Pangea Organics was founded on the principle belief that together, we can create a new, more sustainable future. We, for example, have chosen to help do so one bottle, bar and jar at a time.

• PRACTICES: Pangea Organics products supports sustainable agriculture and culture – everything from fair trade sourcing and organic farming to living wages and the use of renewable, recycled and recyclable resources.

• PLANET: What we choose to consume today, directly impacts how we – and future generations – will live tomorrow. That’s why our products are not only sensuous; they’re sustainable.

• PRODUCTS: You’re already beautiful. We’re just here to help cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin. So we’ve created bodycare that doesn’t just smell nice, it is nice. Our products are always nurturing, handcrafted, organic and fair trade, and cruelty-free.

And there’s more: now their products come in a 100% biodegradable packaging that is embedded with herb seeds – soak the box for 1 minute, plant it about 1″ deep in soil, and a nice little herb garden emerges!

I’m addicted to their Shower Gel with Pyrenees Lavender and Cardamom (the lavender helps sooth and wash away tension while the cardamon cleanses and invigorates the skin) and to their Facial Cream with Malagasy Ylang Ylang and Linden Flower (the ylang ylang helps sooth tense skin while the linden flower softens and calms irritations).

Like all other Pangea Organics products, these are free of petroleum, sulfates, detergents, synthetic preservatives, GMOs, and artificial colors or fragrances.

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3. 22 Uses and Counting – Revolution Organics All-Over Body Balm

Revolution Organics All-Over Body Balm is unlike any other product I have ever tried. It’s lightly scented and enriched with organic butters like cocoa butter and shea butter, and nourishing organic oils rich in vitamins A, B,C and E, such as olive oil, coconut oil and apricot oil. You know all of this moisture will have no trouble finding different uses.

The website lists uses as diverse as taming flyaway hairs, nourishing dry cuticles, and relieving chapped lips. I have tried them all – except for the prevention of stretch marks – and have been impressed by how well this product does all of these things. I also enjoy finding novel ways of using it, and am often accused of ‘attacking’ my friends with this balm!

I also love the packaging. Like their other products, there’s no unnecessary fuss about it. Instead, they choose to focus on eco-friendliness and sustainability. The classic black tube is made of recyclable plastic, the ink used on the text is vegetable-based, and the paper carton is fsc certified.

Good looks, multi-uses, natural and organic: what else do you need?

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What could otherwise be understood as a simple precocious drive has instead turned out into philanthropy. When Ms. L’Heureux finally found the perfection she sought for 30 years – a perfection that came in the form of Argan Oil, – she decided to not only launch her line of organic skin care but to also donate 25% of her profits to the women who help create her products. Argan oil is only found in the Argan region in Morocco and by law, can only be harvested by the Berber women who live there – women whose livelihood is extracted from the argan tree.

Huh… a beauty regiment that not only makes you beautiful and more youthful (’cause it must be said: argan oil?! where have you been all of my life? with your vitamin E, essential fatty acids and antioxidants? with your natural rejuvenating and antibacterial attributes?) but also makes you feel good about helping others in need… Can you say GENIUS?

Though the entire line lists argan oil as one of the ingredients, Kahina Argan Oil is 100% pure Argan Oil and can be used in so many ways and for so many things that I’m baffled. Light and non-greasy, this oil is quickly absorbed by the skin and immediately gives you a radiant glow. After using it for a few days, I began to notice that my skin was more even-toned, the lines around my eyes much much less noticeable, and the redness around nose completely gone. I also used it on my heels and knees, to help lock in moisture and hydrate the skin, and within days, both heels and knees looked and felt moist and supple.

The line also includes a Facial Cleanser, a Serum, and a Facial Lotion – all free of parabens, synthetics, sulfates, petroleum, GMOs, animal byproducts, artificial colors or fragrances.

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But even in tough times, there are certain things one must simply have, and, much like organic vegetable and natural cleaning supplies, organic clothing is essential to one’s well being. a.d.o., a new line of organic clothing, has just released its collection of gorgeous, free of chemical finishes, toxics dyes, shirts and pants that are infused with detoxifying herbs and oils that stay with the wearer.

Infused with detoxifying herbs? Yes! It’s an absolutely marvelous idea! Each piece in this collection is infused with a special blend of hand-picked natural ingredients (such as pomegranate seeds, turmeric and sandalwood) that help restore the body’s balance when combined with normal body heat. After wearing their tunic for just a couple of hours, I began to feel more relaxed and serene.

Combining a great sense of fashion with great ethics – not to mention affordability! – a.d.o. is making being green a little easier (and prettier!)

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Privé Grooming Creme – I don’t know what I love more about this product: the fact that it comes in a tube (almost nothing save toothpaste comes in a tube these days) or that it smooths even the craziest frizz from your hair. With rosemary and spirulina, ginseng and chamomile, this creme is lightweight, smells subtly like the herbs it contains, and can be used on both dry and damp hair.
No Frizz Straight Making Styling Cream – The people at No Frizz must hate frizzy hair as much as I do. They have to. Only someone who hates frizz would come up with such a product as this. Straight Making Styling Cream completely (yes, I did say C-O-M-P-L-E-T-E-L-Y) eliminates frizz while providing a much need conditioning touch. Don’t think that this translates into heavy, limp, or greasy hair. This is a lightweight formula that can be use even on short hair.

Ojon Restorative Treatment Spray – One of the latest life-saving inventions from “The People of Beautiful Hair,” this leave-in, finishing spray looks like hairspray and may even feel like hairspray – but it is NOT hairspray. On the contrary: instead of making your hair stiff and void of all malleability, this treatment works like its cousin (Ojon Restorative Treatment) but does not require 20 minutes or much planning. Infusing your hair a nourishing dose of omega-3, -6, and -9 essential fatty acids while adding shine, this spray can be used anytime a little taming and conditioning is necessary.ghd Shining Serum – Bring out the heavy guns. ghd is serious about frizz control. This serum will tame even the thicker, coarser, and unrulier hair without much effort. Just add a couple of drops into the palm of your hand and rub on hair (either damp or dry). Not only will it get rid of all frizz, it will also help seal split ends. The shine factor? Absolutely terrific!

Simply Organic Rejuvenating Sealer – When Simply Organic calls this product “your hair’s best defender from frizz,” they are not joking. This weightless formula protects hair and seals cuticle to keep volume in and frizz out. Olive leaf extracts, natural tree extracts, and honey help prevent tangles, adds shine, repairs, strengthens and hydrates all at one. And did I mention that it’s organic? That it smells great? That it makes your hair silky?

Got frizz? Would you like to try No Frizz? Here’s your chance:
Visit No Frizz and find the product that will tame your locks. Leave me a comment with the name of that product. On July 10th, 2009 I’ll randomly select 1 winner who will receive product of choice and say goodbye to frizz. Contest runs from June 17th to July 10th. Winner will be announced on or around July 11th and contacted by email.

Do you really really want one? Here’s how to get extra entries!

* 1 Entry – Subscribe by RSS feed or by email (must verify!) and let me know that you did in the comments (if you already subscribe, let me know that as well).
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