Organic Brand Juice Beauty Under $39

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Did you know your skin absorbs up to 64% of what you place on it? Started by wellness entrepreneur Karen Behnke in California, USA, she found that there are few products that work well and that contained too few of quality ingredients. The unique thing about Juice Beauty is that they contain up to 98% organic ingredients in their products which a lot of natural and organic products do not deliver. A lot of brands state they are organic but are mainly 95% water base and the other 5% is organic which will fall in the organic category. This is not good for the consumer as it is just filler and we're spending more on diluted products.

Juice Beauty is a brand that is free of pesticides, parabens, propylene or butylene glycols, petroleum, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, artificial dyes or fragrances. They are eco-friendly as they use only recycled material with soy inks that can be recycled again. They manufacture most of their products through solar power. They are cruelty-free as they do no animal testing and they buy their organic ingredients locally in California. 

They have all sorts of products on their website from cosmetics to hair care. Here are some products I have picked from their website. You have to love the fact that all their products are full of organic natural juices with anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals!

Organic facial wash   //    All skin types    //   4oz    //    $22.00

SPF 30 Tinted Mineral Moisturizer    //    2oz    //    $29.00

Correcting Concealer    //    $18.00    //     2 colors ivory or sand

Green Apple Peel Sensitive    //    2oz    //    $39

Illuminating Eye Color    //    0.05oz    //    $12.00

Champagne    //    Cappuccino    //    Chocolate

Organic Lip Moisturizer    //    0.05oz    //    $15.00

Purely Kissable Lip Color by Alicia Silverstone  //    0.12oz    //     $16.00

Age Defy Solutions Kit  //    $39.00  60.00 value 

Contains: Green Apple Cleansing Gel, Green Apple Peel Full Strength, Green Apple Age Defy Serum, Green Apple SPF 15 Moisturizer, Green Apple Age Defy Moisturizer

Organics to Clear Skin Kit   //    $39.00   $55.00 value

Contains:   Blemish Clearing Cleanser, Green Apple Blemish Clearing Peel, Blemish Clearing Serum, Oil Free Moisturizer

They also have hair mind you  

Brightening Shampoo   //    10oz    //     $10

And lastly one more thing for the hot summer days

SPF 30 Oil - Free Moisturizer    //    2oz    //    $29.00

What I liked about this brand when going through the website is that the wide variety of products. They literally have everything for all skin types. You name it! Don't take my word for it, check out the website yourself. You'll be amazed on the number of high quality organic and natural ingredients in each make up. I dare ya to look at the ingredients, you might be surprised. They give you free samples for every order how lovely is that? Another PLUS: this brand is affordable compared to some other brands out there. It is a REAL bargain if you ask me. I'm so ready to dive into these babies. I can't wait to do future reviews on products I try it out for all of you. Stay tuned~ =)

{   Click here for the official JuiceBeauty site   }

Dairy Free Coconut Milk Ice Cream

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I've seen the brand before but I knew little about it. I don't eat ice cream often but now that it's summer time and I have a sweet tooth I picked up one of these babies. I totally caved in when I saw it was dairy free. So Delicious brand is dairy-free for those who are lactose intolerant like I am! I was slightly skeptical as trying most new brands but I fell in love right away at first bite. It is super light and it's not exactly like typical dairy ice cream. The texture kind of reminds me of a frozen version of chocolate mousse. It was so DELICIOUS. I couldn't believe the taste was perfect.

Ingredients are as follows: organic coconut milk (water, organic coconut cream), organic agave syrup, chicory root extract, cocoa (pressed with alkali), carob bean gum, guar gum, natural flavor. 

This ice cream is made with organic and non-GMO coconuts. The ice cream is a bit pricey. I bought mine for about 5 or 6 dollars for a pint but it was totally worth every penny. They have desserts on their website made with coconut milk and almond milk. They have milk, ice creams, creamers, and cultured milks.

What I like about this company is that their packaging is BPA-free. They use high quality sanitation  and make sure all their products are allergen tested. 

{   Click here for their official website   }

The company was started in 1990 as a one man operation by it's founder Mark Brawerman. His vision was to provide the public with the highest quality dairy free products to those who have specific needs like me and so many others.

This is officially my favorite ice cream. I can't wait to try all their flavors!

Next dessert I want to try:

DROOOOOOLS!

What are your favorite ice creams or desserts (brands?)

100% Pure Cosmetics Free Of Toxins & Carcinogens

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100% Pure is an American ethical and health conscious cosmetics line that is 100% pure, environmentally friendly, and cruelty-free line founded by Ric Kostick, his wife Susan Wang, and her brother James Wang. The business started in 2005 in California that continues to be successful and grow all over the world. Their journey began with Susan Wang who used to work as a formulator and found out terrifying things on how carcinogenic and toxic elements were in everyday cosmetics.

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Mint white tea skin care set    //    normal to oily    //    $35

100% Pure uses fruit and vegetable pigments for their makeup instead of synthetics dyes and food colorings (which are known to cause severe allergic reactions and possible anaphylactic shock. I will write a future blog about certain ones that I know exist in certain natural and organic cosmetics).

All ingredients are listed on their official site so there is no need to fear with 100% Pure. As you can see from the photo above they contain items that you know about. NO chemicals that you can not read! How wonderful is that. They only use food grade ingredients and don't use emulsifiers or fillers because that would dilute the product. You get pure products that are sensitive for every skin type.

I actually use some of their products and I think it's AMAZING. Here is my photo of my 100% Pure collection which is still growing of course. This is the pink box set from their gift set collection which runs for about 65 US dollars for two eyeshadows, blush, two brushes(no animal hairs whatsoever, all synthetic hairs), eye stick duo, lipstick, and mascara. The bunny bowl not included. ;)

Pot Rouge    //    POSEY    //    $15    //    0.12 oz

 They are more affordable than most natural brand of it's kind. I have read reviews on some thought it was too expensive for the quality. I believe the product is of high quality and the price matches it just because you are getting ethical and healthier cosmetics that's not going to cause cancers and diseases. If you want cheaper cosmetics then you pretty much get what you pay for. They don't use any nano particles (like the titanium and zinc oxides) which can be extremely harmful as it can be directly absorbed into the skin. There are products that are also gluten-free which I didn't know you can go that way with makeup brands. The vitamin E that they get is derived from rice bran which I thought was so considerate of them.

NOTE:

They have mostly vegan makeup but sometimes vegetarian when they use cruelty-free honey.

All packaging is made from recycled material.

They have all kinds of products for all skin types. They have hundreds of items and it can take forever looking over all of them but it's worth the look because everything is in an adorable packaging. I've also noted that the smells are just amazing and not the fake perfum-y smell that gives you headaches. I am super sensitive to fragrances and so I only use fragrance free products unless it's natural fruits or essential oils. Natural smells are completely fine for me. 

On sale!! Chocolate line for 88 US dollars - $110 Retail

Photo from 100% Pure

PERK:

They always come out with new items and always have sales which I'm sure we all love right?

Fruit pigmented eyeshadow   //    PRETTY NAKED TRIO    //    $25    

Ingredients: Rice Powder, May contain all or some of the following powdered pigments: Cacao, Apricot, Peach, Vanilla, Coffee, Papaya and Tomato, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Lavender Flower Powder, Organic Rosehip Oil*, Avocado Butter, Coco Butter, Vitamin A (a-palmitate), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
* certified organic by Baystate Organic Certifiers - 100percentpure.com

The only downside with the company (  there is lots to love  ) is that I think they use too few organic ingredients. I'm not saying they don't have any because they have a few. I hope sometime in the future that majority of their ingredients would be though! In the meantime, they have so many positive aspects that I would say that 100% Pure is one of the best brands out there for all natural and healthier cosmetics. 100% Pure is definitely a worthwhile and meaningful company to promote and support. They're having sales that are ending on four days from today. They are giving out a 6 piece set for any $35  purchase. This is such a great deal as you won't come by this very often with them. It's normally 80!

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Affordable Natural Cosmetics From France & UK

I'm focusing on mainly French and UK cosmetics in this blog - everything I've listed here that are less than 26 dollars.  Check the official websites for more pricings.
I can't help to love the packaging with each brand as it is so cute and pretty~!

AVRIL   //   FRANCE

Pros: No parabens, affordable, certified organic and natural ingredients, adorable packaging, lists the % of organic ingredients, sensitivity tested, no animal testing

Cons: Low % of organic ingredients, has not listed anything about nano or micronized particles

Avril   //   Liquid Foundation   //   Certified Organic   //   6,00 EUR   //   $7.96

98.97 % natural ingredients and 12.47% from organic farming & agriculture

Avril   //   Organic Mascara Triple Action   //   Certified Organic   //   6,00 EUR   //   $7.96

99% natural ingredients   //   10% from organic farming & agriculture

Avril   //  Compact Powder   //   Certified Organic   //   2,30 EUR   //   $3.05

99.5 % of natural ingredients   //   10% from organic farming & agriculture

Avril   //   Eyeshadow in Taupe Purple Vendange   //   Certified Organic   //   5,00 EUR   //   $6.64

Avril   //   Lip Gloss   Grenadine   //   1,50 EUR   //   $1.99

{   Click here for AVRIL official website   }

MA PURE NATURE   //   FRANCE

Pros:  Lists the % of organic ingredients, free of preservatives, allergens, list ingredients, no testing on animals, no petrochemicals, certified organic ingredients, huge selection of not only cosmetics but for skincare, bath, aromatherapy, kids, men, etc..., some products have higher % organic ingredients

Cons: Inconsistent % of organic ingredients, pricey to affordable mid-range, no specialization in just one area

Ma Pure Nature   //   Organic Tinted Moisturizer   //   18,90 EUR   //    $25.08

100% natural ingredients   //   90.40% from organic farming & agriculture

Ma Pure Nature   //   Organic Mascara Pure Black   //   14,90EUR   //   $19.77

100% natural ingredients  //   75.10% from organic farming & agriculture

{   Click here for MA PURE NATURE official website   }

LILLY LOLO   //   UNITED KINGDOM

Pros: adorable packaging, ethical, made in the UK, Cruelty-free, natural, affordable, no animal testing, no fillers, no parabens, no fragrances, no nano or micronized particles, titanium and zine oxide are at least 10 microns, non-cosmedogenic, wide variety of colors and shades, list ingredients

Cons: Very few organic ingredients, some animal products such as lanolin and beeswax, some shades that contain carmine a derivative from food coloring (carmine and other derivatives to food coloring can give you severe allergies and anaphylactic shock)

Lilly Lolo   //   Natural Lip Gloss   //   £7.29   //   $11.36

Lilly Lolo   //   Lash Alert Natural Mascara   //   £9.99   //   $15.57

Lilly Lolo   //   Natural Lipstick   //   £7.99   //   $12.45

Lilly Lolo   //   Pressed Mineral Eye Shadow Duo   //   £8.29   //   $12.92

Lilly Lolo   //   Ready, Set, Glow Sample Starter Kit   //   £12.49   //   $19.46

{   Click here for the LILLYLOLO official site   }

BOHO GREEN REVOLUTION   //   FRANCE

Pros: website in English & French, no parabens, no petrochemicals, natural ingredients

Cons: Colors are hard to determine on the website, no variety of photos of containers, little to no organic ingredients

Boho Green   //    Organic Mineral Loose Foundation   //    11,85EUR   //   $15.73

100% natural ingredients   //    10% from organic farming & agriculture

Ayanature  {   Click here for the site    }   offers the explanations in English if you need the translation if you can't read French. You can also buy from this website and they lists all the same cosmetics that I have listed here and more. They have the prices set slightly higher than the official cosmetic sites so make sure to do some comparison shopping.

Check out their official sites because they have tons to offer. I love the fact you can get natural makeup for affordable prices. A lot the items are under 50, 20, 10, even 5 dollars. I would only recommend these cosmetics if you're looking for a "safer" alternative to drugstore cosmetics. A lot of drugstore cosmetics are really bad for you because they contain harmful chemicals and cancer causing agents.

That doesn't mean that natural makeup is better for you either. I always recommend that we're better off without as much makeup or making our own makeup from fruits, vegetables, or other miscellaneous items like cacao powder and activated charcoal. See my DIY BEAUTY for truly natural recipes such as DIY eyeliner from activated charcoal and distilled water.

If you must wear makeup then make sure you see a higher percentage of organic ingredients in any makeup product. Make sure to look at all ingredients, actually know what they are. I would recommend NOT going lower than 70%. See my blog on {   INIKA cosmetics from Australia   } that are on the higher range of organic ingredients. Some of them go around 75% which is pretty good. INIKA is more expensive than the ones I've mentioned here. Another tip is to make sure they don't use micronized or nano particles which means they are small enough to penetrate the skin. 

More to come in a future blog as I'll be doing a part deux to this one because there is so much more I wanted to cover but didn't get a chance to. I also want to do some on American brands such as 100% Pure and Au Naturale. I'll keep you guys posted~

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INIKA Natural Cosmetics From Australia

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INIKA is an Australian based company founded by Miranda Bond. It is an 100% natural beauty brand that features mineral makeup, vegan and organic cosmetics that is of free of synthetic and harmful ingredients. 

INIKA products do not contain harsh chemicals, talc, genetically modified ingredients, parabens, bismuth oxychloride, harmful preservatives, harful fillers, mineral oils, fragrance or petrochemicals. INIKA is suitable for all ages and skin types, including those with allergies and sensitivities.

They have so many products that I didn't even finish looking through all of them
{    Click    here     for     official    site    }
but I found some of my favorite picks listed below:

EYES

They have an extensive collection of mineral eyeshadows in beautiful colors. I love natural brown colors for my eyes but they had a name that caught my eye which is called Fairy Floss which is a light pink color featured below. What an adorable name!

Mineral eyeshadows    //   1.2g    //    $25

LIPS

I don't wear too many lipsticks unless it's a special occasion but I absolutely love lip glosses and lip balms. They have these lip glosses called Lip Whips and this color is by far my favorite one out of the four. Nude was also a good one that I might have to try.
Lip Whips    //    8ml (0.3 ounce)    //    $25

FACE

They have eight mineral foundation colors and they have four in the liquid mineral foundation. They're all certified organic and it's $65. The mineral powder foundation is running for $59.95 for the month of June and they include a free kabuki brush with foundation purchase which is pretty cool. 

 I would probably start off with Face In A Box just because you get to sample a lot in one purchase and see if you like it. It is pricey but these are high quality and non-toxic ingredients. 

Face In A Box which includes:

certified organic mineral foundation    //    mineral bronzer    //    vegan kabuki brush    //    vegan contouring brush    //

Trial me sizes:

certified organic liquid mineral foundation    //    certified organic concealer    //    certified organic pure primer    //

185 dollar value 
$ 99 

What I like about this company is that they say the percentage of organic ingredients are in it. A lot of companies I notice don't even do that. They say it's organic or natural but maybe only contains one ingredient in it so it can fool you. You must read the ingredients and see what's natural and organic. The downside is it is quite $$$$$ but at least you'll be paying for the quality and safeness of a product instead of toxic cheap drugstore makeup with celebrity endorsements.