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Tried and Tested Product Picks No one wants to venture blindly into the product maze that is today's cosmetic counter. Not to worry, dolls… we’ve come to the rescue. From cleansers to lip colors, we've tried it, we've tested it, and now we're tellin'. Here’s a roundup of the latest and greatest products that actually deliver on their beauty promises.
Four blades seem excessive, even dangerous, for a razor. Until, of course, you try the Schick Quattro for women and get a clue into what our leading men have known for years: more blades equals a closer shave. Any lady desperately seeking a smooth shave for summer will be delighted at the extreme closeness of the Schick Quattro for women. Blades aside, this razor packs in two conditioning strips, a pivoting head and a sturdy metal handle to make shaving a smooth experience. Leaving nothing but smooth, stubble-free skin behind, once you go four blades, you won’t go back. This razor is available for only $9 at drugstore.com.
It’s a universal truth that the right amount of moisture is instrumental in maintaining healthy-looking skin. Pure All Organic uses all natural products to make the most of moisture with their Lemongrass and Tea Tree Facial Cream. Using essential oils of organic apricot, avocado and coconut combined with beeswax and, of course, lemongrass and tea tree, this cream comes together to provide weightless and long-lasing moisture. Pure Organics’ Lemongrass and Tea Tree Facial Cream is available for $14 at pureallorganics.com.
Utilizing pure, plant-distilled ingredients Natural Spa’s Pomegranate Body Soufflé lends a stunning fresh scent to a whipped moisturizer that is light, easily absorbed and without any trace of stickiness. So whether it takes up permanent residence in you medicine cabinet or comes along with you in your purse of beach bag, this whipped body cream is perfect for staying fresh and moisturized during the stifling summer months. This Body Soufflé is available for $26 at ecos.com.
Not only does this bronzer lend the perfect, sun-kissed bronze to highlight cheekbones but, as a sweet bonus, this generous sampling of bronze is only $1 on eyeslipsface.com, along with each of e.l.f’s products. This impressive pressed powder loosens up with the help of the e.l.f Blushing, Bronzing and Blending Brush, contributing to the perfect summer glow. So, even if you’ve been stuck in the office and not able to bask in the sun’s rays, you’ll look like you’ve relaxed on the beach all day.
Zia Natural Skincare: Fresh Cleansing Gel And Bamboo Exfoliant
Agoodnightkiss Organic Tub Tea Blend Sachets
Tarte Double Dose Berry Boost Gloss
Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream
Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare Superbalm
Innersense Color Radiance Daily Conditioner (for color-treated hair)
Kneipp Lavender Bath Oil
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Schick Quattro for women
Pure Organics’ Lemongrass and Tea Tree Facial Cream
Natural Spa’s by Earth Friendly Products’ Pomegranate Body Soufflé
e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder
Chock
full of natural ingredients and soothing botanicals, Zia Natural Skincare’s
Skin Basics collection puts its ingredients to work for all skin types. From parched
to overly oil producing, no matter the state of your skin Zia’s Fresh
Cleansing Gel and Bamboo Exfoliant ensure a clean and nourish routine
that rivals the top of the line. What’s more, these generously sized, top-shelf
products come without top-shelf prices; $12-25 on 
There
is little else as soothing as a warm cup of tea to soothe and relax after a hard
day. Agoodnightkiss has taken that cup of tea to a whole new level with their
Organic Tub Tea Blend Sachets. This natural and botanical product, packed
with concentrated essential oils creates an aromatic bath to ensure a good night’s
rest. Not only does this product rock you gently to sleep, it can also improve
your health in a myriad of areas. By basking in this specially formulated mix,
you can soothe aching muscles, eliminate toxins and aid in digestion. Prices vary,
see 
Fortified
with a t5 super fruit complex™ (that employs five “superfruits:”
goji, acai, maracuja, acerola and pomegranate) at its core, Tarte’s Double
Dose Berry Boost Gloss, delivers concentrated color along with moisturizing
high gloss. This Double Dose has it all: color, shine, and peppermint
freshness all within fashionable and original packaging. In addition to the Double
Dose’s functionality as a lip gloss force to be reckoned with, purchasing
this product does more than compliment an out-on-the-town makeup application.
Sales from this product benefit Sambazon’s Sustainable Acai Project (SAP),
a member of the Organic Trade Association and the Fair Trade Federation that ensures
protection of the Amazonian rainforest as well as improved living and work conditions
for its natives. This gloss is available in four different colors and can be purchased
for $21 at 
Jurlique
cultivates all its own ingredients using a biodynamic method of farming. Their
natural, organic environment exists with the sole mission of giving back to the
earth while delivering lush and luxurious products. If we’re looking to
take a hint from Jurlique, giving back is a virtue. You can start getting virtuous
by using Jurlique’s Lavender Hand Cream to give your skin back
the moisture that is lost in a days work all while spurring Jurlique’s efforts
to be a self-sustaining supplier of lavish products. Lavender, calendula and viola
enhance this rich cream to protect, moisturize and restore smoothness to overworked
hands. This hand cream is available for $25 on 
From
soothing chapped lips, skin and even over processed and frizzy hair, Liz Earle’s
Superbalm is a fix-all product from head to toe. This product’s
power-packed moisture and healing is due to vitamin-E, Echinacea and Essential
oils and while it’s manufactured in the UK, Liz Earle’s Naturally
Active products are now available in the US. Get Liz’s 1 ounce Superbalm
for $29 at 
For
those of us who can't resist the latest trends in hair color or have given in
to camouflaging stubborn grays, there is nothing better than a radiant dye job.
There is nothing worse, though, than the gradual fade from perfection that can
result from improper home maintenance. Coming to the rescue is innersense's Color
Radiance Daily Conditioner that promises to keep hair shiny and buildup-free.
What's more, innersense uses only purely organic ingredients and essential oils
to leave your hair healthy and smelling great. Lather in the smooth, clean-smelling
conditioner (with it's just-a-hint-of-cinnamon scent) and rinse away to reveal
clean, brilliant hair that'll preserve your color while moisturizing and strengthening
to boot. Get it for $25 at 
Nothing
is better after a long, stressful day than a soothing bath, well nothing, that
is, than a soothing bath infused with aromatic Kneipp Lavender Bath Oil.
With just a capful emptied into a warm bath, this purple oil turns an ordinary
end-of-the-day soak into an aromatic retreat. The calming Lavender scent balances
any hectic day allowing for the most restful relaxation. If you’d
rather amp up than calm down, try the invigorating Rosemary-infused bath oil.
Or, keep your medicine cabinet stocked with remedies for any type of day with
Kneipp’s assortment of six different bath oils for $24 on 
