10 clean beauty products i'm loving this spring
SPRINGTIME in Colorado is a bit like a hungry teenager, you just NEVER know what you’re going to get. It could be 85 one day and snowing the next. And those wild swings have brought some fierce dry wind, too. It can all be really harsh on the skin and I’ve been feeling [and seeing] it. But I picked up a few new things over the last few months that have made a really big difference in keeping my skin hydrated, smooth and as balanced as possible given the climate whiplash. I have also relied heavily on a few of my favorite old standby’s, like Osea's Ocean Cleanser and Maya Chia's Straight A Serum and Super Lift Vitamin C More. Each new season brings its own skincare challenges, so we’ll see what summer brings next. Hold on to your hats, lovelies, for both hangry teens and Mother Nature’s mood swings. xo
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10 clean beauty products i’m loving
+ I LOVE this Prima The Afterglow CBD Collagen Cream. Like maybe top 5 ever love. It’s really thick and creamy, but doesn’t feel heavy at all and it’s so super hydrating and nourishing [not watery or oily, both of which I don’t like]. It has a wealth of incredible ingredients, including 4 types of hyaluronic acid and a proprietary ‘Ayurvedic Adaptogen Complex.’ It’s just really beautiful and effective. + $68
+ This GOOPGLOW Cloudberry Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser is like those awesome 80s style scrubs, but without the nasty microplastics that end up in the ocean. It’s really gentle, but super effective at leaving you with a nice, smooth canvas. I use it most often when I’m too lazy to do a mask and just need a little slough. + $28
+ You already know how much I love Essentialist’s Daily Renewal Facial Oil and now they’ve launched this Fresh Faced Exfoliating Peel. It’s so subtle that I can hardly tell it’s there, but it definitely leaves my skin smoother and softer. It’s really lovely and a fantastic option if a more serious peel is too much for your skin or you just want to mix it up a bit more often. Use code AFFLUTTER15 for 15% off your whole one-time purchase. + $85 CAD
+ I got this RMS Beauty Straight Up Volumizing Peptide Mascara as a wee sample in an order and I LOVE it. It’s thinner and a bit dry and very un-goopy, which is a bonus to me. I don’t always want a ton of coverage, so it’s a perfect subtle pop for me without a thick layer. + $26
+ Ive been searching for a good blush for a while now that has pretty coverage but doesn’t get into my wrinkles and make them worse [I didn’t love the last one I tried despite some great reviews, it’s too dry for me…]. Beautycounter’s Cheeky Clean Cream Blush totally fits the bill. I chose the Chai shade and I really like it. It’s subtle, but buildable for when I want to look a bit more gussied and the creaminess leaves a nice and dewy finish. + $42
+ When I first tried this Me Time Botanicals Berry Bright Polishing Mask I was like ‘what did my girl, TOG talk me into with this?!’ It smells and feels like a thick layer of Smuckers on your face, which is a bit odd. And then I rinsed it off… Whoa. It leaves my skin super soft, smooth, bright and clear. It’s now one of my favorite masks, squarely in the weekly rotation. + $35
+ Ok, this is obvs not clean beauty, but it does pertain to my wellness, so it’s on the list. These Port + Polish Pill Cases are perfect for travel. I got one and then bought another, so I have one for my morning supplements and a separate one for the nighttime set. Yes, you could probs buy a 7-day pill container at any drugstore for a buck, but it wouldn’t look nearly as cute at breakfast. + $20
+ I got this Activist Manuka Honey Mask in my Beauty Heroes Discovery delivery and it’s really nice. It has one simple, but super potent and high quality ingredient and it leaves my face feeling really clean, calm and clear. + $65
+ My sweet hubs surprised me with this Liis Bo for Valentine’s Day [bold move, right?] and I loved it so much I ordered the sample set for travel and to try out the other two scents, Studied and Rose Struck. I honestly can’t decide which one I like best, I would buy all three if I could and alternate or layer them. They’re super clean and bright and well balanced. I don’t love a musk on me and these have zero hint of that. I really love it. + $165
+ In one of my very first Things I Love posts I introduced you to Among the Flowers. I’ve been dying to try their gorgeous products forever and finally found them in a new local shop. The Raw Honey + Sugar Exfoliating Face Polish is delicate and pretty and smells bright and divine. It needs a little water to get it going, but it leaves my face nice and smooth. The Lip + Cheek Tint is pretty, too. + $25
New Products On my wishlist
+ You guys already know how much I love Nopalera’s Cactus Flower Exfoliant, right? Well they launched a new Hibiscus version that I’m dying to try. I just need to finish up my jar of the OG scent first. + $32
+ I love Innersense’s Serenity Smoothing Cream for making my blow outs silky and straight. And now they’ve launched I Create Shine, a ‘glossing serum’ that promotes moisture and shine that I think might be perfect for protecting my summer curls and keeping them healthy while cutting down the frizz. + $40
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