‘No Propylene or Butylene Glycol’ 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Say Adios to Crocodile Skin November 12, 2009 3 Comments

The combination of colder air with indoor heating can dry out even the most moisturized skin, leaving it at best itchy and parched and at worse, resembling the skin of  a crocodile.  ¿Que hacer? Well, you could treat yourself to a scrub-down to get rid of dry skin and make it more absorbent to moisturizers.
To [...]

GREEN BEAUTY: The Body Shop Nutriganics Skin Care Line November 5, 2009 1 Comment

Now, this is one skin care line that organic bellezas should be excited about–The Body Shop’s first certified organic Skin Care range.  This line, called Nutriganics, features seven products that are proven to fight the first signs of aging.
These rich and luxurious line verdaderamente pampers the skin.  The products melt into the skin to clean, [...]

Green Beauty: Yu-Be Lip Therapy October 25, 2009 1 Comment

If you have painfully dry and chapped labios you’ll love Yu-Be Lip Therapy. This balm goes on smooth and lasts a very long time.
Wear it as a base under lipstick/lip gloss or as a moisturizing treatment at night, this balm is excellent anytime you need a little moisturizing. It’s also perfect for cold weather [...]

GREEN BEAUTY: The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover October 13, 2009 1 Comment

Who said eco-friendly makeup removers can’t be tough?  One of my favorite ones for the eye area is The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover.  Although it’s suave on the eyes, it gets rid of long-lasting eye makeup, liquid liner and multiple coats of waterproof mascara without having to rub and tug at [...]