‘Paraben-Free’ 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: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate February 15, 2010 3 Comments

On my last visit to Kiehl’s, I got a small sample of their latest product–Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate.  I was intrigued by the soothing smell and pretty blue bottle of this elixir and when I heard that it promised younger looking piel by mañana, I knew I had to try it.
So, did the product deliver [...]

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 [...]

GREEN BEAUTY: Zia Skin Basics Aloe & Citrus Wash January 19, 2010 No Comments

If you’re looking for a green facial wash that leaves la piel squeaky-clean and smelling delicioso, you should try the Zia Skin Basics Aloe & Citrus Wash.  This tangerine-smelling wash works nicely on oily skin and does un buen trabajo of detoxifying and cleansing la piel deeply without stripping it.

I got a sample of this [...]

La Roche-Posay Efflacar AI Intensive Acne Spot Treatment January 18, 2010 9 Comments

For those of us who are way past our teenage years and are still struggling with acne, La Roche-Posay has come up with an acne spot treater that actually works.  La Roche-Posay Effaclar AI Intensive Acne Spot Treatment takes a unique approach by combining lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA) and benzoyl peroxide .

Toda mi vida, I’ve been [...]

Spotlight on Caffeine January 17, 2010 No Comments

Si piensas that the only way to get your caffeine in the morning is in a café con leche, you are wrong. An alkaloid found in coffee and tea, caffeine is an excellent antioxidant and diuretic that promotes the movement of fluid out of the cells to decrease their size and produce a tightening effect.

Caffeine [...]

GREEN BEAUTY: Clarins Gentle Beauty Soap January 4, 2010 1 Comment

Being that I’m not a major fan of soaps, I was a little reluctant to try Clarins‘ new Gentle Beauty Soap*.  I suppose I had too many bad memories of overly harsh, drying and irritating soaps that left my skin itchy (not to mention my nose) and overly dry.  However, after my first face-to-toe shower [...]