‘No Animal Testing’ Archive

GREEN BEAUTY: H&M LAUNCHES NEW BEAUTY LINE March 13, 2010 No Comments

Attention H&M fans, now you can get your beauty fix at your favorite store while you shop for clothes.  The Swedish fast-fashion chain launched this month a new Eco-Cert line of shower gels, body lotions, scrubs and lip balms at insanely cheap prices.  ¡Imagínate! Body care products each cost less than $5, with only a [...]

More Lip Balm Suggestion February 23, 2010 5 Comments

I’m a lip balm addict so I’m always on the lookout for balms that have some different to offer.  Here are some that deliver the goods in unique or pretty packaging that will make you want to look for any excuse to apply.
Guerlain Terracotta Baume Au Coeur High-Shine Soothing Lip Balm gives the benefits of [...]

GREEN BEAUTY: Korres Showergels February 10, 2010 No Comments

As you know, I’m a fanática of the Korres line of Showergels.  So you can imagine my excitement when on my last trip to Sephora I came across several new additions to the line.  The line came out with Melon, Mint, Japanese Rose, and Basil Lemon, which are only available at Sephora.
While they all smell [...]

Spotlight on Acai Berry January 31, 2010 1 Comment

Açaí is the latest antioxidant to get the attention of skin care companies and beauty editors.  This deep-plum colored berry contains poderosos antioxidants, phytonutrients, amino acids, fibers and omega 3, 6 and 9 that can help make la piel combat aging and keep it healthy.
Following are some products chock-full of açaí berries.
Kiehl’s Açaí Damage Repairing Serum improves radiance, skin tone [...]

GREEN BEAUTY: Tarte Natural Lip Stain January 28, 2010 3 Comments

Attention amantes of the Tarte cheek stains!  The brand has now come out with a line of lip stains that promises to deliver what it does on your cheeks on to your labios.  Isn’t that great?!

The new Tarte Natural Lip Stain with LipSurgence Technology glides on los labios to create a naturally fuller look without [...]

Butter Does A Body Good January 22, 2010 No Comments

Low humidity, winds, and cold temperatures plus sweltering indoor heating can rapidamente turn the softest and silkiest skin into that of a crocodile’s.  Well, you can kiss adios flaky, crackly and irritated piel by switching your regular body lotion for a body butter.
Body butters are ideal for this time of the year because they mix [...]

THE ESSENTIALS: Weleda Skin Food January 3, 2010 No Comments

If your piel has been suffering the effects of low temperatures, snow, ice and freezing winds then you need to add Weleda Skin Food to your belleza kit. This German favorite is the answer to dry skin SOS and can be used as a barrier against inclement weather or as a spot treatment for those [...]

GREEN BEAUTY: Jurlique Shower Gels December 16, 2009 No Comments

If you’re looking for a sensorial experience every time you shower, the Jurlique’s line of shower gels are definitely for you.  Not only do these gels give off a fragancia that take your body to seventh heaven, they preserve, restore and protect la piel with hand-grown botanicals from South Australia.

Besides its deliciously light fragrance, me [...]

Spotlight On Olive Oil December 6, 2009 1 Comment

Olives and their related products (oil, pulp, leaf extract) have been used as skin treatments for more than 4,000 years by Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Phoenician beauties. These ancient beauties used olive oil to cleanse and moisturize skin and hair.  Talk about a classic!
Among it’s many benefits, olive oil makes skin look softer and feel [...]

GREEN BEAUTY: Alba Botanica Hawaiian Ultimate Moisturization Kit November 24, 2009 2 Comments

Got a friend or relative who loves green beauty products? She might love Alba Botanica Hawaiian Ultimate Moisturization Kit.  This kit contains the brand’s Kukui Nut Organic Body Oil and Body Cream, which indulge the skin in a luxurious moisturization experience that nourishes with botanical ingredients.

I received a sample of the cream and oil combo [...]