Earth Day 2012 Beauty

This Sunday (April 22) is Earth Day. Recently, I’ve made a conscious effort to include more all-natural products in my beauty regimen, not only because they’re better for my body, but because many of them benefit the planet, too. With more evidence of global warming and the increased risk of losing some of our most precious animals, we need to ensure a sustainable future — and planet — for generations to come. If buying these products helps at all, I think that’s money well-spent.

Tarte Down To Earth Kit ($49, LE): This product makes me super excited. Not only do I love Tarte, but I adore the people behind this particular set! This kit was the result of a collaboration between Tarte and The Beauty Department, aka Lauren Conrad (we all know how much I love her!), her makeup artist Amy Nadine, and her hairstylist Kristin Ess. And not only that — this kit is amazing! Inside Tarte’s signature purple quilted makeup bag, you’ll find a few of their hallmark eco-friendly products (from left): LipSurgence Lip Tint in Enchanted, Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara, MutiplEYE Lash-Enhancing Liquid Liner, & Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Blissful. And they’re all full-sized products! Such a deal. For every kit sold, Tarte will donate 20% of proceeds to The Beauty Department’s chosen charity, WineToWater, which helps people across the globe access clean drinking water. My advice? Get one now before they sell out. (Image via Tarte)

Prive Concept Vert Earth Day 2012 Gift Set ($58): Prive’s new micro-line, Concept Vert, contains 3 products free of sulfates, phthalates, and parabens. And they’re eco-friendly. The company created these products in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and make a positive impact on our planet’s future. Everyone from Oprah to InStyle, Vogue, Vanity Fair, & Redbook editors are raving about these products! The brand is running a special Earth Day promotion: you get the 3 products in the Concept Vert line for just $58 in a limited-edition Earth Day Gift Set. The promotion runs through April 30, 2012.

Concept Vert Rejuvenating Pure Shampoo (individual sale price: $28) and Conditioner (individual sale price: $30) are a more natural solution to healthy, shiny hair. They cleanse and nourish tresses without harsh artificial detergents, but still foam into a rich, creamy lather. Formulated with Amazonian acai and babassu oil, this duo is safe for, and will even pamper, color-treated or damaged hair. This is the perfect pair for Hollywood hair on anybody, but they’re a necessity if you’ve recently had a keratin treatment. Plus, if you opt to reuse these bottles instead of recycling them, Prive will provide refills for you.

Concept Vert Volumizing Froth (individual sale price: $30) is a new non-aerosol mousse that pumps up locks to new heights without harsh sprays. It leaves hair soft, shiny, and bouncy…and it’s fun to use! The cream foams into a froth in the palm of your hand, and then you spread it evenly through damp hair before blowdrying. It’s like a regular mousse, but way more fun! (Images via Prive)

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque for Earth Day 2012 ($23, LE): Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask helps detoxify skin while visually shrinking the appearance of enlarged pores. Made with aloe vera and oatmeal, this soothing masque will help calm and protect skin as it improves its texture and appearance. There are 4 packaging versions of the product, each designed by a “friend of Kiehl’s,” including Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine), Mark Ruffalo, Rosario Dawson, & Spike Lee. 100% of proceeds benefit Recycle Across America, an organization that aims to eliminate confusion from recycling guidelines and implement standardized recycling labels on products. (Image via Kiehl’s)

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Earth Day 2011 Beauty

Earth Day has come to mean a lot of things. In addition to being more aware of our impact on the environment and planet, it’s a time to think about others. Sustainability is important, as it helps ensure we will leave behind a liveable planet for future generations. And it’s also a time to think of ourselves, how we use things, and what we put on our body. Going natural is always best; it’s the way Mother Nature intended. These picks will help you get a little closer to natural while still looking beautiful.

Aveda Light the Way candle ($12): Aveda’s selling its lovely lavender-scented soy-wax Light the Way candle again this year. The glass votives were once wine bottles. All proceeds from sales of this candle go to organizations that help protect and provide clean water to those in need around the world. Plus, it will make your home smell so springy and fresh!

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask ($23, LE): In honor of Earth Day, Kiehl’s unveils a new facial mask, housed in jars designed by 2 celebs: Chloe Sevigny and Michael C. Hall. The mask itself is made from sustainably sourced Amazonian clay. All proceeds benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance, a grassroots organization that encourages communities to preserve and protect local waterways from pollution.

Alima Pure Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow ($11): Who says eco-friendly beauty has to be “crunchy”? Alima Pure proves that you can glam it up with smoky eyes while still being kind to the environment. Their all-natural shimmer eyeshadows are super blendable, packed with pigment, and come in 21 shades from natural to supersmoky. They can also be used wet as eyeliner. (Shown above is Aubergine, a smoky eggplant hue.)

Josie Maran Argan Luminizer ($28) and GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara ($22): For a naturally sexy look, try these 2 products together. Made with natural argan oil, these products are great for your skin and eco-friendly. The luminizer gives you a dewy glow, and the mascara plumps and curls lashes. GOGO means “get one, give one,” and for each mascara purchased, 1 is donated to a cancer patient/survivor through City of Hope, and $1 is donated to City of Hope’s research initiatives. Available at Sephora stores.

Skincare, bath & body, & hair selections after the jump.