Baby Your Baby's Skin With These Green Goodies!

I've been using Burt's Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath on my son, Westley, since he came home from the hospital 8 months ago. The brand makes a Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash, but it dried out his skin and hair. I prefer the Bubble Bath to bathe Westley because it's tear-free, gentler on his sensitive skin, leaves his hair silky and manageable, and smells so good that I can't stop sniffing him after bath time. Plus, it gets him as clean as a shampoo and baby wash would - and he loves playing with the bubbles!

The sulfate-, phthalate-, petrochemical- and paraben-free is great for babying mommy's skin too. On many occasions, I'll lather up with this product because it smells THAT good. I never let Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath run out in my house. There's always a bottle on standby.

Bath time for Westley!

My son has very dry, sensitive skin so finding a lotion that deeply moisturizes without breaking him out was very important to me. I tried quite a few brands and nothing came close to Lavanila The Healthy Baby Butter. It's a 100% natural body cream that contains Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and 30 essential vitamins and minerals. The non-greasy formula nourishes, soothes and protect against dryness. I apply The Healthy Baby Butter to Westley's skin twice a day – and when I'm through, it's like I just gave myself an ultra-hydrating hand treatment. Plus the fragrance is really amazing – soft yet intoxicating – like a baby should smell. I love this product so much that I buy 2-3 tubes at a time.

Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Collection

I love a hair product with Argan Oil in it. For centuries, Moroccan women have used this lightweight yet rich elixir to protect their hair (and skin) from UV damage while creating soft, silky perfection. It used to be that you had to purchase these Argan Oil–infused products at a salon or beauty boutique, and they would cost a pretty penny. Thankfully, Organix just launched the Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Collection (Argan Oil Shampoo, Conditioner, Renewing Treatment and Penetrating Oil) that performs just as well as its prestige counterparts, but costs around $9 per product and is available at drugstores.

Each formula is sulfate and paraben-free, and packaged in bottles made from materials containing recycled post-consumer resin. And all labels are printed utilizing environmentally-friendly inks and compostable label film made from annually renewable resource corn, not from petrochemicals. 

*Samples were provided by the brand for review.

Josie Maran Argan Slimline Lipstick with Gloss

I’m currently in love (okay, obsessed) with Josie Maran Argan Slimline Lipstick with Gloss. On one end, there’s a creamy and lipstick and on the other, there’s a super shiny, non-sticky, sheer gloss that just so happens to smell and taste like vanilla cupcakes. 

Formulated with Josie's signature ingredient, Argan Oil, the product provides moisturizing coverage and is available in three pretty pink shades (I own Rosey, a dusty rose).  I’m crossing my fingers that more colors are in the works because I would add each and every one to my collection. 

This double-ended multitasker is a makeup bag must have. 

Josie Maran Argan Slimline Lipstick with Gloss ($25) is sold exclusively at QVC.

*A sample was provided by the brand for review.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd), Spoiled Pretty is celebrating its 3^rd annual Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman Week - a week-long celebration of natural and organic beauty products that will help you green your beauty routine.

First up is a makeup bag must-have. You know how you apply your blush in the morning and by lunchtime, it’s disappeared and you look like a CSI cadaver? Well, I’ve found a blush that’s in it for the long haul.  

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush is a new long-wearing, solar-baked blush that lasts up to 12 hours. No kidding. This cheek color lasts until you take it off. 

Infused with natural clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun, this nutrient-rich blush benefits all skin types. For oily skin types, Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place. And gals with dry skin will benefit from the clay's nourishing and hydrating properties, which naturally restore skin's moisture. Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush is also infused with Vitamins A, C and E – which fight free radical damage, prevent premature signs of aging, while brighten the skin.

Whether you're feeling peachy keen or in the mood for a rosy glow, Tarte has you covered. Available in eight shades, the blushes are buildable and deliver a natural-looking, ultra-flattering flush. For best results, apply with my favorite blush brush from EcoTools, which is also a friend of Mother Earth.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush retails for $25 and is a Sephora exclusive.

*Samples were provided by the brand for review.

ecoTools EcoPouf Giveaway!

Go green while you get all spring clean with ecoTOOLS EcoPouf!

A little lather goes a long way as the pioneers at ecoTOOLS introduce yet another eco-innovation with the world’s first 100% recycled plastic bath sponge! The first of its kind, the EcoPouf sets the standard for bathing, showing beauty buffs everywhere that getting squeaky clean and supporting sustainability can go hand-in-hand.

The EcoPouf is available at Target stores, but you can win one for free. ecoTOOLS is helping two Spoiled Pretty readers go green without spending any greenbacks!

To enter the giveaway, leave a message in the comments section; make sure to leave your email or another way for me to get in touch, just in case you get lucky. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. The giveaway ends at noon (EST) on Friday, April 30, 2010. Good luck!

And don't forget to enter Spoiled Pretty's other Earth Day-inspired beauty giveaways!

Lavanila Healthy Sunscreen SPF 40 For Face Giveaway!

Today is Earth Day and next month is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. So to celebrate the present and prepare you for the future, Spoiled Pretty is partnering with Lavanila for a giveaway.

Four readers will win Lavanila's new Healthy Sunscreen SPF 40 For Face, a highly nourishing and safe alternative to chemical-laden formulas. Developed with a new generation of natural mineral sunscreens that offer superior protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays, this multi-tasking formula is packed with youth-promoting antioxidants and immune supporting botanicals for daily protection and nourishment. Perfect for sensitive skin, this fragrance-free, ultra-sheer formula glides on smoothly with no white residue for the ultimate in natural SPF protection.

Traditional sunscreens use harsh chemicals like PABA, oxybenzone, parabens, nanoparticles, synthetic fragrance and phthalates, which can accumulate in the bloodstream and cause irritation or allergic reactions. Lavanila’s Healthy Sunscreen is 100% natural, completely free of chemicals and infused with a superior complex of skin-saving vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

The Healthy Sunscreen SPF 40 For Face contains:

• Titanium Dioxide: This FDA-approved natural broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) physical sunscreen is derived from white earth minerals that reflect, block and scatter sunlight
• Zinc Oxide: This FDA approved sunscreen is nature’s broadest spectrum UVA and UVB absorber
• Shea Butter: Derived from the shea nut tree, this butter moisturizes, softens and protects dry, damaged skin
• Green Tea: A powerful antioxidant, Green Tea is known to help fight free radical damage

From nourishing botanicals and healing minerals to chemical-free UV protection, Lavanila Healthy Sunscreen offers an array of skin-healthy benefits:

• Protection against harmful UVA & UVB rays that can cause sunburn, cell damage, dryness, roughness, and premature signs of age such as fine lines
• Youth-promoting antioxidants, botanicals and amino acids that hydrate and replenish delicate skin
• Non-coated minerals that maximize healing and provide antibacterial, anti-microbial protection
• Non-comedogenic
• Clinically tested
• Biodegradable
• No animal testing
• NO: Oxybenzone, Nanoparticles, Fragrance, Parabens, PABA or Phthalates

The Healthy Sunscreen SPF 40 For Face ($28) is available at Sephora and lavanila.com.

To enter the giveaway, leave a message in the comments section; make sure to leave your email or another way for me to get in touch, just in case you get lucky. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. The giveaway ends at noon (EST) on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Good luck!

And don't forget to enter Spoiled Pretty's other Earth Day-inspired beauty giveaways!

Aveda Shampure Soy Wax Candle Giveaway!

If you're a regular reader of Spoiled Pretty, you probably remember a review I wrote a few weeks back – extolling the virtues of Aveda's Shampure Soy Wax Candle.

It might be a stretch to call the Shampure Candle the best-smelling candle of all time – considering, well, I've only been on this earth to judge for 31 years. But I'm going to give it that title anyway because I dare someone to find me one more wonderfully fragrant. I triple dog dare you.

This candle smells so good, I want to petition Aveda to create a body wash, lotion, perfume and hand cream in the same scent (they already have a Shampure shampoo and conditioner – which are on my "next to try" list).

The aroma of 25 pure flower and plant essences - including certified organic lavender, petitgrain and ylang ylang – soothes the senses. And the candle, housed in a 95% recycled glass holder, burns cleanly and completely for up to 50 hours.

I'm not content to enjoy this candle solo – so, in honor of Earth Day (April 22) and Natural Woman Week, I've teamed up with Aveda to share two with you!

Two winners will receive Aveda's Shampure Soy Wax Candle – and I dare them to tell my challenge my 'best-smelling candle of all time' theory.

To enter the giveaway, leave a message in the comments section; make sure to leave your email or another way for me to get in touch, just in case you get lucky. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. The giveaway ends at noon (EST) on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Good luck!

And don't forget to enter Spoiled Pretty's other Earth Day-inspired beauty giveaways!

Burt's Bees Natural Toothpaste Giveaway!

It's that time again. In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd), I'm hosting Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman Week - a week-long celebration of natural and organic beauty products that will help you green your beauty routine. Even more exciting is the week's worth of green giveaways goin' down here at Spoiled Pretty.

For our first giveaway, I'm partnering with one of my favorite eco-friendly beauty brands, Burt's Bees. For 25 years, Burt's Bees has been offering distinctive earth-friendly, natural personal care products. The brand offers 150+ products for total skin health that keep The Greater Good™ top of mind.

This week, we've teamed up to gift one reader with a set of Burt's Bees new Natural Toothpastes.

Burt's Bees Natural Toothpastes are natural, effective toothpastes clinically proven to improve oral health. With regular brushing, they prevent cavities (fluoride versions only), reduce plaque, whiten teeth by removing surface stains, and freshen breath. They feature natural ingredients like plaque-fighting cranberry extract and calcium & phosphorous to promote strong healthy teeth. The toothpastes are SLS-free and don't contain any artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners.

One winner will receive:

Natural Toothpaste - Multicare with Fluoride
Natural Toothpaste - Multicare without Fluoride
Natural Toothpaste - Whitening with Fluoride
Natural Toothpaste - Whitening without Fluoride
Natural Toothpaste - Kids Orange Wow with Fluoride
Natural Toothpaste - Kids Berry Bee without Fluoride

To enter the giveaway, leave a message in the comments section; make sure to leave your email or another way for me to get in touch, just in case you get lucky. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. The giveaway ends at noon (EST) on Monday, April 26, 2010. Good luck!

And don't forget to enter Spoiled Pretty's other Earth Day-inspired beauty giveaways!

Winner of the E.C.O. Sunglasses Giveaway

Congrats to Sarah Zvolanek, winner of the E.C.O. Sunglasses giveaway. Sarah will receive the first ever sunglasses with material made from 100% renewable origin!

Many thanks to Dragon, for sponsoring this eco-conscious contest. Click here to check out their line of sunglasses, goggles and unique eyewear.

There is still time to enter the other Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman Week giveaways. Click here to enter!

Spreegirl: Eco Chic Intimates

In search of eco-friendly fashion? A coconut bra and grass skirt are not your only wardrobe options.

Sustainable style has come a long way, baby.

Case in point: Spreegirl, a line of too cute intimates and loungewear, made from bamboo and coconut.

Check out my girl Sydne's blog, Think Thru Fashion, for the lowdown on this eco chic line.

Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme Giveaway

I'm cuckoo for Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme. It's the foot product I measure all others against...and nothing ever comes close to this dream cream.

This pampering natural foot treatment combines coconut oil, lanolin and vegetable glycerin to revive and rejuvenate even the driest, most neglected feet. There's also a hint of natural rosemary and peppermint oils to refresh tired feet.

For a luxurious way to treat your tootsies, soak feet in warm water for 10-15 minutes and rub gently with a pumice stone. Massage Coconut Foot Creme onto your feet, paying close attention to heels and calloused skin. Then cover your feet with cotton socks overnight to soothe and seal in moisture.

When you wake up, you'll swear that the magical foot fairy made a late-night house call.

I am so nuts about the Coconut Foot Creme that I'm teaming up with Burt's Bees - and we're giving ten tubes away. Yay!

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Coconut Foot Creme Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Wednesday, April 29th. Ten winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Thursday, April 30th, I'll announce the winners' names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. residents only.

Good luck!

Lancôme Goes Green: Juicy Tubes PURE

Lancôme invents its first true lip gloss from nature, Juicy Tubes PURE, Premium Unique Raw Elements.

The formula has 95% natural origin ingredients and 100% natural origin flavors. Formulated with naturally-derived oils and shea butter (it's also paraben free!), Juicy Tubes PURE provide high shine color and great comfort on the lips. Fans of the original Juicy Tubes will find this formula less sticky.

Limited edition Juicy Tubes PURE are inspired by images in nature and the environmentally friendly carton is 100% recyclable material - a Lancôme first!

Four shades (Strawberry Patch, Red Peppermint, Wild Berry and Lavender Zen) are exclusive to Sephora. The other six (Rose Water, Ginger Root, Sweet Soy, Rose Nectar, Bare Honey and Cherry Tree) can be found at all Lancôme counters, boutiques and lancome-usa.com.

Lancôme's new blog is giving away a full set of all ten PURE glosses in honor of Earth Day. Click here to enter the giveaway. Contest ends Friday, April 24, 2009.

Check out Amber's natural product pick of the day over at Beauty Blogging Junkie!

Celebrate Earth Day By Saving Some Green at Jaqua

Jaqua believes in giving back to the planet: from using recyclable packaging to allowing their headquarters to be the official hub for organic farmers to deliver their organic fruits and vegetables. The vendors they choose to work with are environmentally friendly. They exercise environmentally responsible purchasing, such as using virgin paperboard (to protect "Old Growth Forests") and utilizing earth-friendly vegetable inks, as well as recycling. And none of Jaqua's products are tested on animals.

At Jaqua, they like to say, "Pink is the new Green!" So in honor of Earth Day 2009, save 40% through Sunday on EVERYTHING PINK at Jaqua . Now through Sunday, save on all things Pink. That includes Buttercream Frosting, Raspberry Buttercream Frosting, and Pink Champagne.

Enter promo code GREEN4U at checkout. Sale ends on April 26, 2009.

Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman Award Winner: Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion

Kiehl's celebrates Earth Day 2009 with the introduction of a limited-edition Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion, of which 100% of net proceeds will benefit Waterkeeper Alliance.

For this initiative, Kiehl's partners with actor Adrian Grenier, musican Erykah badu, surfer Kelly Slater, and three design students from Parsons The New School For Design; they helped Kiehl's to create four limited-edition labels representing their commitment to sustainability, to raise funds and awareness for Waterkeeper Alliance.

The Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion is one of my new favorite eco-friendly finds. My desiccated skin breathes a sigh of relief as soon as I smooth it on. It helps improve skin's resilience and texture, enriches skin's moisture barrier, and leaves skin soft with a healthy-looking sheen. Take a tip from me and apply it all over, post-shower/bath, when your skin is still a wee bit wet - to lock in moisture. And you're going to flip for the sift, citrusy scent.

To learn more about Kiehl's Earth Day initiatives, including their three-day online auction, visit kiehlsgivesback.com.

For more green product recommendations, click here. And be sure to visit Amber over at Beauty Blogging Junkie to learn which products will make you an eco maniac on the dance floor!

The Mother (Earth) of All Green Giveaways

This morning, I appeared on the 10! Show - and I gifted the studio audience with a few of my favorite green things. But what kind of friend would I be if I didn't give my online friends a chance to get your green on?

This week, Spoiled Pretty is giving y'all the mother (Earth) of all green giveaways!!!

One reader will win:

John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash and Body Milk: Created with the mildest botanically-based surfactants from corn and coconut, John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash foams into a creamy, rich, sulfate-free lather that gently removes dirt and oil - leaving skin soft and smooth. The Body Milk is a quickly-absorbing, delicate blend of milk thistle, aloe vera and essential oils of blood orange and vanilla. Both products are made with certified organic ingredients, and smell like orange creamsicle. If heaven has a fragrance, it's this.

Cargo PlantLove 100% Natural Origin Baked Illuminator: A stunning mixture of three shades of blush, bronzer and highlighter in one, Cargo PlantLove 100% Natural Origin Baked Illuminator gives cheeks and body an all-over warmth and glow. The Illuminator promotes healthy, nourished skin while imparting a perfect flush and is available in three shades: Earth (gold, copper and bronze combination), Wind (terracotta, champagne and bronze combination), and Fire (pink, pearl and bronze combination). The compostable case is made from 100% plant-derived plastic and the outercarton is made from 100% post-consumer waste, which is produced in a mill that has a zero carbon footprint.

Kaia 3-In-1 Sustainable Bamboo Cleansing Cloths: These brilliant, quick cleansing cloths remove all traces of makeup, daily grime & buildup. Infused with eight pure citrus essential oils, organic Canadian honey, sunflower seed oil, oat amino acids, and fatty alcohol that won’t dry skin, the cloths leave skin feeling velvety soft, with no sticky residue. Made from 100% sustainable bamboo, Kaia Bamboo Facial Cleansing Cloths are natural, unbleached, bio-degradable, and cashmere soft.

Tarte Be Good To Your Mother (Earth) Tote Set: Celebrate your Mother Earth every day with Tarte’s reusable tote and three natural Lip Sheers. Reduce (golden coral), Reuse (vibrant pink), and Recycle (soft nude-peach) Lip Sheers are SPF 15 and packaged in post-consumer recycled aluminum tubes - which helps reduce environmental waste. Lip Sheers are formulated without parabens, sulfates, mineral oil and synthetic fragrance. The set includes a reusable natural cotton tote that can be used to carry groceries or just to let the world know how environmentally chic you are.

Zoya Ooh-La-La and La-Di-Da Nail Polish Collections: Zoya Nail Polish is the brainchild of Zoya Reyzis who, as a pregnant aesthetician and salon owner in 1984, realized the need for ahealthier and more durable solution. Zoya was the first nail polish brand to remove toxic ingredients such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) from its formulations -making it a safe and healthy polish for nail philes everywhere, particularly expectant women. Available in over 300 fashion-forward shades, this award-winning polish is the longest-wearing natural nail lacquer.

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Mother (Earth) of All Green Giveaways." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Monday, April 27th. One winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Tuesday, April 28th, I'll announce the winner's name. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Going Green and Getting Gorge on the NBC 10! Show

Watch my latest NBC 10! Show appearance to hear about my favorite eco-friendly beauty buys!

For more video product reviews and tips, click here for Spoiled Pretty TV.

E.C.O. Sunglasses Giveaway

For the first Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman giveaway, Spoiled Pretty is partnering with Dragon - a youth lifestyle brand specializing in sunglasses, goggles, and unique eyewear.

Recently, Dragon launched E.C.O. (Environmentally Conscious Optics), an initiative to actively investigate methods of manufacturing environmentally friendly sunglasses; and the result is the first ever sunglass with material made from 100% renewable origin - which means that Mother Nature replenishes the material used to make the sunglasses at the same rate that it is consumed.

One Spoiled Pretty reader will win a pair of E.C.O. sunglasses, which also features organic packaging, printed with soy-based ink.

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "E.C.O. Sunglasses Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Sunday, April 26th. One winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Monday, April 27th, I'll announce the winner's name. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Good luck!

Logics Color DNA System & Proactiv Giveaway Winners!!!

Congratulations to Connie Tucker, winner of the Logics Color DNA System Giveaway! She has won Gloss Balm, Contouring Paste, Geometric Design Gel and Aerial Liquid Volume - four new stylers that will allow Connie to fashion her hair with lasting color vibrancy, mirror-like skine and silkened texture.

Terry Brennamen, Cindy Hoppes, Maggie Mannweiler, Telecia Sparks, and Kathy Weber are also lucky ladies today. These readers are winners of Spoiled Pretty's Proactiv Giveaway. They will receive Proactiv's 3-Step System, which includes the Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner, and Repairing Lotion.

Many thanks to Logics Color DNA System and Proactiv for spoiling these readers pretty.

If you haven't already entered, don't forget about the ZannClip contest, which ends on Wednesday. And stay tuned for the first (of many) Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman giveaway, which will be announced this evening.

Happy Monday, pretties!

Happy (B)earth Day, Beautorium!

It's Beautorium's first birthday and they're celebrating by taking 50% off 5 of their favorite products (one every day) between now and April 24, 2009.

Monday, April 20th
Juice Beauty Organic To Go Kit

Tuesday, April 21st

Dr. Hausckha Moisturizing Cream

Wednesday, April 22nd
Pangea Egyptian Geranium with Adzuki Bean & Cranberry Facial Scrub

Thursday, April 23rd
Cattier Nuage Celeste-Cleansing Foam for the Face

Friday, April 24th
Rain Africa Handmade Bath Salts Basket

Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman Award Winner: EcoTools

With quality beauty tools, you get more out of your makeup. And with some TLC, a good set will last a long time. Great makeup brushes come at all price points, and some of my favorites are from a brand called ecoTools.

ecoTools' brushes are easy on the wallet and on the earth - they feature bamboo handles (which are highly sustainable), vegan bristles, metal from recycled aluminum cans, and reusable pouches printed with plant-based ink.

I am a big fan of the ecoTools Bamboo 5 Piece Brush Set ($9.99), which includes a Powder Brush, Concealer Brush, Eye Shading Brush, Baby Kabuki Brush, and a linen/hemp cosmetics bag.

These tools rival prestige brushes that cost six or seven times as much. And you will be absolutely blown away by the softness of the bristles and how well they apply your makeup. They make all other brushes green with envy.

ecoTools products can be found at Target, Walgreens, Wegmans, and drugstore.com.

Looking for more eco-friendly beauty finds? Head on over to Beauty Blogging Junkie for Amber's green pick of the day.