September 2013 Goodebox

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S.W. Basics likes to call themselves “no-frills skincare.” This doesn’t just mean they cut out crazy synthetic chemicals, it also means they leave out trendy, exotic botanicals & luxury fillers. Instead, they use the fewest possible ingredients for effective skincare, supporting one of their mantras, “Simplicity is the essence of awesome”. Products are made simpler for good reason: fewer ingredients means higher potency and less chance of irritation, making them ideal for super-sensitive skin. To boot, all of S.W. Basics’ ingredients are either certified organic, Fair Trade or sourced from small, family farms allowing them to boast truly all natural, sustainable skincare.

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Your balm has successfully quenched your kisser’s need for some moisture, but left you with sticky, waxy lips. Not exactly what you were going for…and not what you’ll get with S.W. Basics lip balms! On the contrary, their USDA Certified Organic cocoa butter, extra virgin coconut oil, beeswax & essential oils soak and heal without leaving behind leftover Chapstick junk. As you can see, only essential hydrating botanicals are used to create these balms so there’s nothing going on your mouth that shouldn’t be going in your mouth either. Available in citrus, peppermint, cinnamon & fair trade cocoa options.

Key Ingredients:

• Cocoa butter, extra virgin coconut oil, beeswax – Work together to replenish and seal in moisture.
• Citrus, cinnamon or peppermint essential oils – Add naturally tantalizing scent, flavor and zing to the balm!

Tips:

Glide on to thirsty lips.

Learn more and shop S.W. Basics

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S.W. Basics likes to call themselves “no-frills skincare.” This doesn’t just mean they cut out crazy synthetic chemicals, it also means they leave out trendy, exotic botanicals & luxury fillers. Instead, they use the fewest possible ingredients for effective skincare, supporting one of their mantras, “Simplicity is the essence of awesome”. Products are made simpler for good reason: fewer ingredients means higher potency and less chance of irritation, making them ideal for super-sensitive skin. To boot, all of S.W. Basics’ ingredients are either certified organic, Fair Trade or sourced from small, family farms allowing them to boast truly all natural, sustainable skincare.

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This lip balm is just as awesome as the original above for all the same reasons, but its made with plant based Candelilla wax instead of beeswax. Be free to lick your chops as often as you like knowing, once again, that there’s nothing that shouldn’t be going in your mouth. This vegan version is also available in citrus, peppermint, cinnamon & fairtrade cocoa options. Can’t decide on a scent or just want them all? S.W. Basics offers what they call a Certified Organic Lip Balm Flight of all four scents (in vegan and non vegan lines) stored in a snazzy giftable tin.

Key Ingredients:

• Cocoa butter, extra virgin coconut oil, beeswax – Work together to replenish and seal in moisture.
• Citrus, cinnamon or peppermint essential oils – Add naturally tantalizing scent, flavor and zing to the balm!

Tips:

Glide on to vegan thirsty lips.

Learn more and shop S.W. Basics

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Kahina Giving Beauty believes in creating rituals out of regimens by giving meaning to our daily beauty routines, highlighting region specific ingredients and giving back to the indigenous women who harvest and produce the ingredients at the core of their products. By creating simple skincare products that work and that won’t harm our consumers or the environment, they aim to connect women around the world in the timeless practice of beauty.

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This product is the little black dress of eye serums, smoothing away unwanted imperfections and showing off your natural beauty. Active botanicals, peptides & antioxidants penetrate the skin increasing lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness, upping microcirculation to minimize dark circles & restoring collagen to improve elasticity. Gaining kudos in dozens of high fashion and beauty magazines such as Elle, Bazaar, Cosmopolitan & Lucky just to name a few, you can be certain this serum has the gumption to tackle any eye concern you’d rather be seen without.

Key Ingredients:

• Rhodiola rosea root extract – Protects the skin from environmental damage & reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Argan Oil – Contains antioxidants, nutrients & essential fatty acids that are the building blocks of healthy skin..

Tips:

Gently dab on skin under the eye morning and night after cleansing as needed. Ideal for treating the fragile skin of the lip and neck areas as well.

Learn more and shop Kahina Giving Beauty

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Celebrities, supermodels & chic women of NYC that frequent Joanna Vargas’ salon will tell you that her own skincare brand is key to delivering younger looking, firmer skin without going under the knife. This celebrated New York spa owner’s prestige is rooted in the thousands of hours spent in apothecaries scrutinizing products and ingredients in combination with her experience as an esthetician & collaboration with icons in the field of skincare.

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Some of the most discerning Hollywood celebrities and skin care professionals use this serum every day between facials and spa treatments to feed their skin the perfect balance of nutrients. Featuring hyaluronic acid, Galactoarabinan and the correct concentrations of Vitamins A, C, E & F, Daily Serum acts fast to revitalize appearance, improve tone, minimize pores & raise moisture levels. Its high concentration of Magnesium, Potassium & Zinc support a healthy lymphatic system, encouraging the skin to process nutrients and carry away waste more efficiently. Creator Joanna Vargas thinks of it as a multivitamin for your skin and drew inspiration for it’s formula from her recommendation that clients sip on green juices (chock full of vitamins, minerals & antioxidants!) in between facials to maintain that perfect post-treatment glow.

Key Ingredients:

• Hyaluronic acid – Aids in tissue repair and holds together the skin’s structural components collagen and elastin.
• Galactoarabinan – Intensifies cell turnover for more youthful, vibrant skin.

Tips:

Apply a thin layer of this light formula to clean, dry skin of the face, eye & neck area.

Learn more and shop Joanna Vargas

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CV Skin Labs understands that sensative skin is more susceptable to the harmful effects of toxic chemical exposure. Everyday toxins can easily penetrate skin with a malfunctioning outer layer and wreak havok within in the body; our skin really is the doorway to what’s inside us! Every CV Skin Labs product contains their unique Tri-Rescue Complex, a powerful blend of tumeric, alpha-bisabolol & reishi mushroom to encourage healing and restore the integrity of our barrier of defense against the harsh outside world. CV Skinlabs, doesn’t just give back to your skin, they give back to the community. Founder, Britta Aragon, feels a special connection with those groups that incorporate the healing magic of horses into their therapy efforts and donates annually to The Horse Power for Life.

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The name says it all. This luxurious body lotion provides advanced therapy for the many causes of dry, irritated skin and leaves it feeling soft & nourished, and perfectly moisturized. Beneficial for all skin types, it features Beta Glucan, St. Johns Wort, Calendula & Aloe to support relief from dermatitis, eczema, radiation burns & the irritation experienced post laser hair removal, waxing & shaving. Its ultra hydrating, wound healing, collagen boosting & anti inflammatory properties will leave your skin feeling soft and nourished with a radiant, healthy glow.

Key Ingredients:

• Beta Glucan & St. Johns Wort – Possess super moisturizing, collagen-boosting & wound healing properties.
• Calendula & Aloe – A great calming, soothing and anti-inflammatory duo.

Tips:

Massage into clean skin night and day or as needed to sooth irritation.

Learn more and shop CV Skin Labs

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CV Skin Labs understands that sensative skin is more susceptable to the harmful effects of toxic chemical exposure. Everyday toxins can easily penetrate skin with a malfunctioning outer layer and wreak havok within in the body; our skin really is the doorway to what’s inside us! Every CV Skin Labs product contains their unique Tri-Rescue Complex, a powerful blend of tumeric, alpha-bisabolol & reishi mushroom to encourage healing and restore the integrity of our barrier of defense against the harsh outside world. CV Skinlabs, doesn’t just give back to your skin, they give back to the community. Founder, Britta Aragon, feels a special connection with those groups that incorporate the healing magic of horses into their therapy efforts and donates annually to The Horse Power for Life.

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Fashionistas turn to this super rescue moisturizer to immediately calm, hydrate & nourish chronically dry and flushed skin while returning radiance to dull, ashy skin. Spotted backstage in NYC Fashion Week 2013, it’s used to soothe irritation following harsh beautifying regimens such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion & laser treatments before hitting the runway. Oat Extract, Beta Glucan & Aloe Vera work in harmony to reduce redness and itch, calm the face, speed wound healing & diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

Key Ingredients:

• Beta Glucan  – Promotes collagen production, healing of damaged cells & tones.
• Aloe Vera – Soothes, calms & moisturizes.
• Oat Extract – Reduces redness and itch.

Tip:

Use AM and PM on clean face, neck and scalp. Perfect for anyone who is bald or going through temporary hair loss.

Learn more and shop CV Skin Labs

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CV Skin Labs understands that sensative skin is more susceptable to the harmful effects of toxic chemical exposure. Everyday toxins can easily penetrate skin with a malfunctioning outer layer and wreak havok within in the body; our skin really is the doorway to what’s inside us! Every CV Skin Labs product contains their unique Tri-Rescue Complex, a powerful blend of tumeric, alpha-bisabolol & reishi mushroom to encourage healing and restore the integrity of our barrier of defense against the harsh outside world. CV Skinlabs, doesn’t just give back to your skin, they give back to the community. Founder, Britta Aragon, feels a special connection with those groups that incorporate the healing magic of horses into their therapy efforts and donates annually to The Horse Power for Life.

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A favorite among celebrity makeup artists, this petroleum free cure-all balm works wonders on chapped lips, eczema, scars, cuticles & any other areas needing some extra TLC. Featuring the powerful trio of Arnica, Sea Buckthorne Oil & Calendula, plus active botanicals, Carnuba and Beeswax, this balm boasts immune boosting, regenerative & antiseptic properties and creates a barrier that locks in moisture & allows these healing ingredients to repair damaged skin.

Key Ingredients:

• Carnauba + Bee’s Wax – Safeguard your skin’s moisture barrier.
• Vitamin E – A powerful, proven antioxidant, it aids in wound healing.

Tips:

Smooth liberally over clean cuts (closed), scrapes, abrasions, chaffs & new scars to accelerate healing time.

Learn more and shop CV Skin Labs

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A pioneer in the natural beauty arena during a time when it was virtually impossible to find organic ingredients for the creation of beauty products, Ecco Bella was born out of protest for the use of animals in cosmetic testing. Later expanding to design a wide line of natural personal care goodies from the universe of organics and nutraceuticals, their mission is to employ their knowledge and passion to create products that make your body and soul brighter, finer, smoother & happier.

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Mimic the high couture runway model glow with this shimmer dust in Star that doubles as an eye shadow and face powder. Never out of season, use it in Spring and Summer for a soft & sensuous look, then in Autumn and Winter to muster up drama and allure. Star delivers an innocent pale pink shimmer, but if that’s not your style, FlowerColor has three other lustrous, celestial all natural pigments: Galaxy, Moon & Sun.

Key Ingredients:

• Castor Oil – Rich in phytonutrients and essential minerals, it helps remove toxins and oils from the skin’s surface.
• Flower Wax – Creates a layer of protection preventing moisture from seeping through your makeup, letting you look fresh, longer.
• Mica – A talc replacement and naturally derived color pigment.

Tips:

Dust on lids, under brow and on the crest of cheek to highlight the face.

Learn more and shop Ecco Bella

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A pioneer in the natural beauty arena during a time when it was virtually impossible to find organic ingredients for the creation of beauty products, Ecco Bella was born out of protest for the use of animals in cosmetic testing. Later expanding to design a wide line of natural personal care goodies from the universe of organics and nutraceuticals, their mission is to employ their knowledge and passion to create products that make your body and soul brighter, finer, smoother & happier.

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A super clean, high performance, true color lipstick that thinks it’s a lip balm! Made using natural vegetable waxes, oils, and mineral pigments, it moisturizes, goes on creamy and doesn’t feather, flake or chap lips. Glutenfree, FD&C dye-free, petroleum-free, preservative-free, fragrance-free, all shades are vegan except Pink Rose, Mauve Rose, Claret Rose, Tuscany Rose and Napa Grape.

Key Ingredients:

• Castor Oil – Highly emollient and naturally shiny making for moist, glossy lips.
• Flower Wax – Creates a layer of protection preventing moisture from seeping through your makeup, letting you look fresh, longer.

Tips:

Experts say bold, red hued lips are in this fall. Rock this trend in the hue that’s right for you using just a hit of red, or layered on for deep, true color.

Learn more and shop Ecco Bella

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A pioneer in the natural beauty arena during a time when it was virtually impossible to find organic ingredients for the creation of beauty products, Ecco Bella was born out of protest for the use of animals in cosmetic testing. Later expanding to design a wide line of natural personal care goodies from the universe of organics and nutraceuticals, their mission is to employ their knowledge and passion to create products that make your body and soul brighter, finer, smoother & happier.

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Three products in one, this creamy crayon serves as lip liner, lipstick and lip treatment. It’s formula of natural vegetable waxes combined with skin protecting vitamins E and A provide a sheer, flattering lip color that protects & smooths the skin, not chaps it. Dye, gluten & preservative free,crayons are available in several versatile hues. Included this month are Malt (Vegan) & Raspberry Port

Key Ingredients:

• Castor Oil – Highly emollient and naturally shiny making for moist, glossy lips.
• Flower Wax – Creates a layer of protection preventing moisture from seeping through your makeup, letting you look fresh, longer.
• Mica – A talc replacement and naturally derived color pigment.

Tips:

Use to line & enhance lip shape or fill in with creamy, long lasting color alone, or layer with other colors.

Learn more and shop Ecco Bella

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A pioneer in the natural beauty arena during a time when it was virtually impossible to find organic ingredients for the creation of beauty products, Ecco Bella was born out of protest for the use of animals in cosmetic testing. Later expanding to design a wide line of natural personal care goodies from the universe of organics and nutraceuticals, their mission is to employ their knowledge and passion to create products that make your body and soul brighter, finer, smoother & happier.

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This preservative and gluten free eyeliner in Royal Blue brings a slight shimmer to your lids while wowing onlookers with it’s deep & vibrant on-trend tone. To boot, there will be no pulling or tugging as you draw a smooth line across your lids with this pencil as it’s made with naturally soft vegetable waxes.

Key Ingredients:

• Candelilla wax – Moisturizes skin and allows for smooth application.
• Mica – A talc replacement and naturally derived color pigment.
• Vitamin E – A powerful antioxidant, it keeps pencil oils from going rancid.

Tips:

Like bold red lips, blue lids and liner are hot this fall. This shade makes brown eyes pop & enhances all shades of blue, green & grey with fun, vibrant, trendy color. Apply to upper or lower lids along lash line, layering for deeper color.

Learn more and shop Ecco Bella