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April 20, 2012

Be Eco-Conscious for Earth Day 2012!

by fashion pulse contributor

[image via Cosmopolitan.com]

With Earth Day approaching on April 22nd, 2012, we are glad to say that “going green” has never looked so good.

H&M Red Carpet Conscious Collection

Yes, they already have an awesome range of organic cotton, but now H&M has created a Conscious Red Carpet Collection. We applaud this fast fashion chain for its effort to blump up the fashion quotient on eco-friendly fashion! Complete with feminine frocks and dramatic gowns, the line is manufactured with organic cotton, hemp, and recycled polyester.

Celebrities like Amanda Seyfried, Michelle Williams (seen above), and Viola Davis have already been seen in these earthy ensembles! We hope to see other brands jump aboard the sustainable ship soon because being conscious is always cool. Prices range from about $30 for a top and $299 for a limited edition evening dress.

The line is available at 100 H&M’s stores nationwide with select styles online at hm.com.

[The Body Shop’s Earth Lovers Pear & Lemongrass Shower Gel, $10]

The Body Shop

The Body Shop’s Community Fair Trade Program works to create sustainable relationships with disadvantaged communities worldwide providing an income to more than 25,000 people. Let’s help support the Body Shop by exploring their fantastic line of products.

Some highlights include the Shower Gels for Earth Lovers (above, $10), a 100% biodegradable shower gel featuring herbs and fruit extracts from the Community Fair Trade program. Also, dive into the Limited Edition Summer Fragrance Collection ($25), launching April 30th, with each scent designed to capture that heightened summer divinity. Again, each fragrance contains 50% Community Fair Trade alcohol from Ecuador.

[Image via www.LPsalons.com]

L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL

L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Nature collection, is the first eco-friendly hair care collection, including all natural ingredients, fragrances, and packaging. Available at www.LPsalons.com, the line of high performance products includes:

For all hair types: Pureté Naturelle shampoo and masque, for dry hair: Source de Richesse, sulfate-free shampoo and masque, for rebellious, unruly hair: Douceur d’Huiles, shampoo and masque, and for fine hair: Abondance de Cacao shampoo and masque.The Série Nature Shampoo retails for $23 and the Série Nature Masque retails for $33.

[Image via AlternativeApparel.com]

Alternative Apparel: Buy a Tee, Plant a Tree

It’s cute, catchy, and too simple to pass up. For every Alternative Earth item sold on the website or in their flagship Abbot Kinney store from now until April 22, they will plant a tree. Make a difference in sustainable style!

John Masters

If you want to pamper yourself this Earth Day (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), why not indulge with the John Masters Cacao and Cupuacu Hand & Body Butter ($32)? It is deliciously intensive and works to hydrate even the driest of skins, anywhere on the body. Ingredients like cranberry seed oil function as a powerful anti-oxidant, while cacao butter will help fade blemishes and stretch marks. Available at www.johnmasters.com along with a multitude of other green beauty products.

-Alana Quagliariello

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April 6, 2012

Naked Princess Luxury Lip Treatments

by fashion pulse contributor

[Images via NakedPrincess.com]

Naked Princess‘ goal of creating beauty luxuries has inspired me to “live beautifully, love deeply, and reign joyfully,” as their mission statement suggests. To say the least, I am utterly floored by their new nude lip treatments. The Naked Shine Luscious Lip Gloss ($26), available in 8 perfect nude colors, may just be my new go-to. My lips are certainly not complaining.

Courtesy of Naked Princess, I sampled the new gloss and decided that this may be the most lightweight gloss I have ever worn. It goes on smoothly, is devoid of any stickiness, and looks flawlessly natural. The shea butter, sweet almond oil, Moroccan vanilla, and antioxidants work to create a luscious lip that still feels hydrated above all else. Meanwhile, the collagen-producing peptide plumps lips, yet there is no burning or stinging sensation involved. After five consecutive days of wearing it, I started seeing a visible difference in the way my lips looked and felt.

At FPD, we really value products that are paraben free, which is why we praise Naked Princess for taking preservative-free cosmetics quite seriously. And in case you need any more convincing, the lip product actually tastes like frosting. It’s divine, and (excuse my cheesy pun), I am not sugarcoating this.

I found myself reaching for these lip treatments over my tried and true basic Chapstick before walking out the door, before the gym, and before bed as well (okay, I admit it, I’m addicted)! I also recommend combining the gloss with the Naked Sugar Lovely Lip Polish (above, $22), a gentle minty-fresh scrub that will exfoliate and refresh lips.

Products like these make me want to improve my beauty regimen and “live lovely ever after”…

-Alana Quagliariello

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February 23, 2012

Physician’s Formula NEW Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Lash Boosting Mascara

by fashion pulse contributor

Long dark lashes have always been considered a mark of feminine beauty. Do you need a little extra help in this department? The new Physician’s Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Lash Boosting Mascara is a safe and highly effective enhancing mascara which provides thicker, longer and more lush lashes. Besides, you know how we feel about 100% natural beauty products.

Lash enhancement is a huge trend right now, but the non-prescription lash enhancers could result in harsh side effects. For this reason, Physician’s Formula has created a lash-boosting mascara using a “proprietary complex of BioActive Minerals derived from zinc, iron, silicon, copper and magnesium to nourish and strengthen lashes, along with yogurt-derived ProBiotic Protein to help keep lashes in tip top health.”
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December 7, 2011

Paraben-Free; a Natural Approach to Skin Care

by fashion pulse contributor

There’s been a lot of questions regarding what parabens are, and why they should be avoided, so we decided to pull together some definitions and products to help to shed light on the subject. When’s the last time you looked at the ingredients in your face soap or moisturizer? Maybe it’s time to start paying attention and deciding what you want and don’t want on your body.

What are parabens? A paraben is any of a group of compounds used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and the food industry (dictionary.com).

What products have parabens? Shampoos, moisturizers, lipstick, foundation, concealer, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving and cleansing gels to name a few. Without parabens, bacteria would begin to develop in the product, potentially harming users.

Why should we avoid parabens? Recently, health concerns are popping up as we are being told to steer clear of paraben products. They are being linked to cancer and/or hormonal disruptions. Whether or not they are incredibly harmful remains in question, but for those who wish to err on the side of safety, we’ve found plenty of products that do not contain parabens.

1. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion: A lightweight moisturizer designed to leave a balanced appearance, priced at $24.50.

2. Neutrogena Naturals is a line devoted to pure, natural skincare. Prices range from a $2.99 lip balm to a $7.49 cleanser.

3. Tarte 24.7 Natural Lip Sheer, SPF 15 gives lips a “treat-mint” with vitamin E and a breath freshening burst, all for $16. Available in 5 shades at Ulta.com.

4. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation, $25, gives flawless coverage without any harmful substances. Made from only pure, crushed minerals, this powder feels like a cream. Check out the entire Bare Escentuals line available at Sephora.com

5. Laura Geller Sugar Free Blush and Brighten Boysenberry, $29.50 The matte finish of this blush provides a warm, natural-looking flush to the skin, while the color palette is just exquisite to look at.

The preservatives may help shelf life, but these paraben-free products are more concerned with real life. If the results are real, why not take a natural approach to skincare? To find a range of products and brands specifically paraben free and/or made mainly of natural ingredients, most beauty e-tailers now offer sections dedicated just to that classification at places like Sephora, ULTA, and Drugstore.com.

-Alana Quagliariello

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