TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: Readers appreciate the gentleness of the organic rice flour and sugar in this vegan cleanser. "The sugar melts and the rice powder is not too scrubby," readers say. "It cleanses and exfoliates completely, but rinses clean without that gritty feeling." Users also say the face wash "smells amazing" and "minimizes pores."
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: The essential oils in this soap are certified organic, and readers love that the product is "versatile, long-lasting and gentle." Readers point out that the antibacterial tea tree oil means you can even use this product for household cleaning. Plus, the packaging is 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. All in all, readers say it's one of the greenest, safest and most multi-tasking products on the market.
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: Readers collectively find these handy lip balms "amazing" for their natural formula and variety of unique scents. "These are smooth wearing and lightly moisturizing," describes one reader. "The scents are nice, natural and not over powering." Another user adds, "So many lip balms use petrolatum and other ingredients or chemicals that are not good for you. I was so happy to discover this lip balm."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: While some readers admit they were reluctant to try an oil cleanser made with olive oil, their fears were put to rest when this "removed everything, including sunscreen, lip stain and mascara." One reader says the product "cleans deeply, and completely removes makeup. Skin feels soft and clean without an oily residue because it's water-soluble. Works great alone or as a pre-cleansing makeup remover."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.6*
Why it's great: "This is a great product from an ethical company," gushes one reader. "I love it. It smooths and softens your skin, but doesn't leave you greasy. It smells amazing too!" Other users add that not only does the product leave your skin feeling hydrated and soft, but its rose scent is to die for. "I was literally conditioned from head to toe when I used this," says one reader. "And it smells gorgeous!"
What's the hot trend in beauty? Going green. And we don't mean emerald eye shadow (though we're all for that). We're talking environmentally friendly and plant-based beauty products that not only do wonders for our skin and hair, but are also saving our planet — one beauty product at a time (how's that for shopping motivation?). Whether you're on the market for natural makeup or are seeking out organic skin care products, we've got the entire organic cosmetics branch covered.
Our readers love all things eco-conscious, preservative-free and organic, and here they're dishing on their favorite products. New to the green scene? Use their unbiased ratings to help you know what products to try first.
