Beauty Products That Rock Us
Published on January 8, 2010 by admin · 21 CommentsFashionista and Glamazon Medea Juhasz shares her favorites from ’09 that she will be carrying on to 2010. And if any of these products makes us look anything like her (this girl simply GLOWS), we are IN.’
Gorgeous Medea (PS. She's single, boys!)
The days are over when eco, green or vegan ladies meant tree huggers in patchwork mumus or granola chicks with questionable hygiene. We are HIP, we are HOT and we are GLOWING. As much as I love wearing bohemian frocks, and Jefferson Airplane is my secret guilty pleasure on my R’N'R’ dominated Ipod, the last thing I want is to smell like a bag of Patchouli and Myrrh, not that there is anything wrong with that. Last year I made my New Years mission to find vegan/natural/eco products that make you look fabulous, and also smell great. Here is the list of the natural beauty products I tested, tried and can’t live without. Believe me, you know these products WORK when your carnivore, fur-wearing girlfriends are begging for your beauty secrets and taking notes in your bathroom;
1. Korres Bath and Shower Gel
I fell in love with this Greek brand immediately. These luxurious cleansers come in yummy scents like Lemon Basil, Bitter Almond or Cedar. Each formula contains age fighting active aloe, wheat proteins and vitamins. It will make your skin feel like velvet within a couple days. Guaranteed!
Korres Shower Gel, $19.50 @ sephora.com
2. Giovanni Touch Body Butter
I was searching, unsuccessfully, for a not-too-greasy or oily body butter without the over exaggerated artificial papaya/coconut/shea butter scents when I found Giovanni’s body butter which smells heavenly; your skin will drink it up. I can’t get enough of the barely there Raspberry Winter and Lavender Vanilla Snow scents. No need for perfume after applying this nourishing product.
Giovanni Touch Body Butter, Lavender Vanilla Snow, 6-Ounce Jar (Pack of 2), $21.90 @amazon.com
3. Dr. Hauschka Moisturizing Day Cream
I will take any product, anytime from Dr. Hauschka. This is the cream I suggest to my non vegan/non green girlfriends to try as a conversion tool. If you’ve never tried this line, go and buy the day cream. It will change your life, it will enlighten and enliven your skin. It’s simply fantastic; I’ve been using this product for years. There is absolutely nothing better out there.
Moisturizing Day Cream, $39.95 @drhauschka.com
4. Caudalie Premier Cru La Creme
I’m going to be honest, this one will break the bank… BUT unlike La Mer and “friends”, Caudalie’s miracle anti aging cream really works. I’m the first one to label facial products over $100 with the two letter BS, but I’ve been using the French brand’s “vinotherapy” based night products for a long time now. It’s all about wine and grapes, firming, lifting, moisturizing and lightening your face. Like the other over hyped anti aging products, this ‘ain’t a face lift in a bottle, BUT I can tell you my sun damaged, dehydrated, insomniac skin never looked better!
Premier Cru, The Ultimate Anti-ageing Cream, $150 @caudalie-usa.com
5. Earth Science Olive Avocado Deep Conditioning Masque
I’m the best guinea pig when it comes to hair products; bleached, dyed, highlighted, low lighted, running around in the California dry heat and NYC’s humidity. This inexpensive conditioner is my favorite discovery of last year. It volumizes, moisturizes, detangles and enhances fullness. Unlike before, every day is a good hair day.
Earth Science Olive & Avocado Deep Conditioning Masque, $5.61 @vitacost.com
6. Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo
This shampoo already has a cult following. Works great on all hair types and the cooling/tingling effect makes you want to wash your hair twice a day. I just love that Giovanni Cosmetics remains a family owned company.
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo, $6.79 @drugstore.com
7. Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer
Putting on this light mineral bronzer will make you feel and look like a million bucks. This multi purpose product comes in two colors; Park Avenue Princess looks good on almost every skin tone. It is my ultimate pick me up; I refuse to go out in public without dapping it on my cheeks.
Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer, $28 @sephora.com
8. Purminerals Eye Shadow
I’ve never heard of this brand before until I found the unique color “burgundy malachite” eye shadow in a goody bag… The pressed mineral eye shadow feels like velvet, looks natural, easy to remove and great for even the most sensitive eyes. Feels and looks natural, but at the same time makes you feel like an understated glam princess.
Pressed Mineral Eye Shadow, $13 @purminerals.com
9. Kitten Vixen “Put Your Lips Together” Lipgloss
Maybe I’m missing something, but I never got the obsession with the French beauties… British girls…, well that’s a different story. Maybe I’m bias, because I grew up reading “The Face” magazine and Vivienne Westwood signed my paycheck at one point, but those London vixens never try too hard, they are just simply cool with a hint of R’N'R’ edge. Kitten Vixen hails straight from London Town. This amazing vegan lip gloss is addictive. The brand currently only offers 3 flattering shades. Buy them all, you will never find a sexier, glossier vegan lip product.
Put Your Lips Together Kitten Vixen Gloss, $16 @kittenvixen.com
10. EvanHealy Rosehip Treatment Facial Serum
Another multi-purpose product I use on pimples, scars, rashes, burns, chapped lips, split hair ends or simply just as a luxe moisturizer serum. I love it, it feels like a mini facial in a bottle. The company offers each product in two different versions for oily and dry skin. EvanHealy is a real hand made homeopathic line of deliciously healing products.
Rosehip Treatment Facial Serum Rose, $24.95 @evanhealy.com
Medea Juhasz is the Marketing/Sales Executive for the fabulous jewelry line Virgins Saints And Angels. she is about to launch her side project TM Consulting, showing the ropes to young and up and coming accessory/jewelry designers. Medea divides her time between NYC and LA. You can find her on facebook if you look hard enough.
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Simply stunning!
Does she have any suggestions for an affordable facial moisturizer WITH sunscreen? Of course, not tested on animals…
From the Egyptian Magic website: Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream “The People’s Choice” is made with the blessings and guidance of our ancestors and with the following pure ingredients: olive oil, bees wax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, bee propolis and Divine love.
URL: http://www.egyptianmagic.com/about.htm
Nice going, Medea! Wish I’d see you more often! xo sg
Meridith: Medea realized this, and sent an immediate retraction to us. We thought we had cross checked but that one slipped by somehow. It’s been removed from the site. Thanks for your KEEN eye!!
I’ve been changing my beauty products slowly but surely during this past year for better and always love to get some great recommendations. Anyone knows good green, cruelty free and natural deodorant that really works? I’m still looking…
Great minds think alike!
I just posted on my blog about my favorite beauty products / companies (animal & eco friendly).
YAY for beauty stuff – I love it!
Kristen :)
Hi Elaine. Do you have a Trader Joe’s nearby? I use their face lotion which has SPF 15 (PABA free and UVA/UBV protection). It’s just $5 and has the cruelty-free bunny logo. They also have cruelty-free toothpaste for $2, among other great buys.
http://www.traderjoes.com/
I haven’t tried it, but Kiss My Face makes a daily SPF moisturizer ($12.95): http://www.kissmyfacewebstore.com/product_detail.asp?T1=KMF+0201215
Good luck!
are these all vegan?
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Just wondering if these products are paraben, pthalate and mineral oil free. Thanks for this Medea, I am looking forward to trying some of them out.
Hail Medea! The most beautiful girl in the world and she knows her stuff! :)
Kayten, I’m wondering that too. The Earth Science website says the hair mask uses silk protein, so I’d double check everything!
This is great stuff!! ThX. Also, check out http://www.yvesrocherusa.com. It is super cheap but all natural products. The chamomile eye makeup remover is amazing.
About Korres, I sent them an email last year, and I’ve never been answered to my questions : do you test your products on animals ?
Because they’re not on PETA or others non animals tested lists, I don’t know what to think …
Can’t wait to try all these products out. :)
Ladies,
I checked all products online, all of them are cruelty free, not tested on animals and do not contain animal products even if a couple of them are not officially certified vegan by PETA.
I purchase the products above at Sephora, Erewhon and Whole Foods; the sales people reassured me these cosmetics were all natural, organic and vegan.
Katz, I think the best vegan/natural deodorant out there is by Lavanila.
Geovanni uses egg whites in one of the products it sells.
Kathleen, the company has told us that the products mentioned above are entirely vegan.
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