Monday, December 9, 2013

Enough With Singing About That Girl Who's On Fire...Let's Sing About That Girl Who's On A Budget!

Christian Schloe's "Portrait of A Heart."   I love this with such a passion.
So, we've all heard that song that Alicia Keys sings about that girl who's on fire, right?  Well, to be honest,  I'm infinitely more interested in that girl who's on a budget since she's the person I'm getting emails from all the time asking me how to do this "green" thing when she's strapped for cash.  Enjoy reading about affordable clean skincare, you girl on a budget!


The green beauty industry is amazing on many fronts, but what's really cool about it is the amount of companies that are making high-quality, toxin-free product that is also completely affordable.


THE BRANDS

Napa Organics
Great for:  Body and face oils, scrubs, toner, and lotions
Price range: $12 - $32

Organic California Almond Oil $16
So, you're a budget, huh? Well, I'm recommending you try Napa Organics' Plum Kernel Oil as it can be used all over the face, under the eyes, on hair and even as a body oil. What makes this oil wonderful? The scent of cherries and almonds is off the charts! And, it has only one ingredient, 100% pure California Plum Kernel Oil.  I have super dry skin and found this to be on the lighter side, so if you like an oil, but you're not very dry, this will be awesome for you.  At $32, this pure oil is a steal and is going to last you quite some time. My other recommendation from Napa Organics is their Organic Almond Oil for $16.  I've been using this as a body oil and I absolutely love the purity of it, how it blends so well and how quickly it absorbs.  Oh, and don't forget their Prune & Walnut Face Scrub for $12...this is a big size that will last forever! Read more about my take on Napa Organics here.   



Great for: natural face and body sponges
The Amazing Green Tea Konjac Sponge $11
Price range: $10.50 - $11.50
I love these!  If you're not in the market for buying an exfoliator and cleanser and you're the low-maintenance type, having one of these around will be a complete dream for you.  Slightly alkaline, these sponges break down dirt and oils. I keep one hanging in my shower and use it to gently exfoliate my face and body.  I like to clean my face with a cleanser to remove all my makeup, but love giving it a light massage with my Japanese Konjac Sponge to seal the deal.  I also love how it feels on the body. These will last 4-6 weeks...even longer if you don't use it daily.

Acure Organics' Brightening Face Scrub
Acure Organics
Great for:  All skincare and haircare
Price Range: $4 - $25
Most likely, many of you have heard of Acure Organics before.  You are probably also aware of how totally inexpensive their line has always been.  In fact, when someone gives me the, "Well, it's too expensive to buy natural skincare and I don't know where to get it."  I quickly send them over to Whole Foods for some Acure.  I find the majority of their prices hover between $15-$25. The standouts for me? Their skin smoothing Brightening Facial Scrub for $14.99 and their Mandarin Orange Body Cream for $9.99 as it's a great hydrator and so easy to use when I don't have time to let a body oil absorb.




Great for: makeup removal, face/body moisturizer, in scrubs, hair conditioning treatment and on and on...
Price range: $10-$15 depending on size
Coconut oil is my jam.  It's my makeup remover, body moisturizer, a huge ingredient in my homemade body scrub (turbinado sugar & coconut oil) my deep conditioning hair treatment and something I put in my smoothie every morning. Nutiva is my favorite brand mostly because I find it smells the most of coconut and I love that.  Other organic brands are just as great though, so find what you like.  $11



36 comments:

  1. I like both pages on fb as Ginger Starr Gisi! I'm most excited about the new addition to our family…our daughter :) Also exciting…we are moving to California at the beginning of next year!

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    1. Awww...I'm melting. How adorable and I'm so excited about your wee little girl! I'm going to love these comments...I love good news! Thanks for reading & entering. K

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  2. I liked both pages. Right now, I'm excited about time with family and friends! You can reach me at dehrob@hotmail.com.

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  3. I'm excited about all of the seeds I'm planting - figuratively speaking - to reap new exciting opportunities in the new year!

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  4. I am excited to be with family for the holidays, we seldom can get together.
    VictoriaN
    chian97 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Thanks for entering and enjoy the time with people you adore...it's really all that matters.

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  5. I'm most excited about making 30 my year without fear! Planing on starting my own business - eep!

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    1. Uhm...you're really leaving us hanging like that? You're killing me! What business are you starting? Thanks for reading & playing, too!

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  6. I am so excited about so many awesome products created by women! Looking forward for a brand new 2014 and what other goodies you are going to showcase for us..
    greenfoods4you@gmail.com

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    1. Thanks, Laura. I hope you find things on here that help you replace toxic ones...we all deserve the best on our bodies.

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  7. I'm excited for turning 30 this Christmas AND for finishing the first half of my dissertation!

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  8. I am most excited about all the possibilities of my new career in esthetics. I just started working at a wonderful day spa and I am loving it and learning so much every day.
    chrstnhiggins@gmail.com

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  9. I am most excited about welcoming my second child in a few months and that we'll be purchasing our first home within the next few months! Excited and overwhelmed (and tired!), lol. lbrisco1123@Hotmail.com

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    1. Ah, congratulations and I hope you have thee happiest baby ever!

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  10. I have previously 'liked' Sellwood Soap Company, but I 'liked' the sponge company today. These facial products from Sellwood Soap Company are my ABSOLUTE favorites!!!!!! Would love to try the sponge, too! carly.langlais@gmail.com

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  11. I am most excited to visit my husband in Honduras for Christmas and our first anniversary. :) My daughter and I leave Dec 22! <3

    marilynochoa@outlook.com

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    1. That's going to be fun, Marilyn! Thanks for entering and enjoy the vacation, hubby, daughter and relaxation. Happy, happy holidays. Pack your clean makeup/skincare, too!

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  13. Thanks for this giveaway opportunity - I've had a Konjac sponge on my wish list for a while now! Liked all 3 Facebook pages as Julie P.

    I'm most excited about starting a new career as a Nurse Practitioner!

    E-mail: CautiouslyOptimisticReviews@gmail.com

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    1. Hi Julie! Thanks for reading and entering. Yeah, the sponges are so much fun to use, too!

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  14. Liked all 3 fb pages. I am most excited about my new found love for green beauty products and I love sharing with my family .
    Email crpena1982@gmail.com
    Thanks, Crystal
    Pena

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  15. im a poor and sleep deprived veterinary intern. im excited about seeing my famiily over christmas and sleep. sweet precious sleep :)
    Im super excited to have found your blog! best grren beauty blog out there :)
    danielle
    dmperrone@gmail.com

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  16. Thanks for letting me know about these affordable companies. Liked and liked! I am most excited about digging deeper into the "healthy skincare" world. I've had my blog for about 3 years now, and I am making it my mission to meet other green beauty bloggers in person in 2014! Thanks for hosting this giveaway. Best of luck to everyone. - Candace @ ForSheisMoreLovely.com (dailyharvestletters@gmail.com).

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  17. Hi, thanks for doing this awesome giveaway! I am most excited about launching my Travel blog in the next few months, and it's in the beginning stages now! This is a new chapter in my life and I could not be more excited! My email is agiasotta5@gmail.com

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  18. This is a great giveaway! I'm excited about competing in a latin dance competition in January. I haven't competed in over a year and I can't wait to do it again! Hopefully the hard work will pay off!
    My email is angelinara28@gmail.com

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    1. Thanks for reading! I hope you're following on FB...we have lots of fun chats!

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  19. Thank you for this giveaway! Sellwood Soap is one of the brands that I'm waiting to try out. I'm excited about my new life in the US (I became a PR in September), and of course, my new found love for natural and organic skincare!

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    1. Thanks for entering. Hope you'll become a fan on FB, too!

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  20. Do you have any advice about natural eyeshadows that are cool and affordable? I think RMS products are so gorgeous, but it's hard for me to imagine spending over $20 on a single eyeshadow at this point in life (*cough cough* twenty-two years old with college loan payments *cough cough*). Do you have advice for a glam girl who's short on cash?

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    1. Hi...just thought of you...W3ll People is having a 30% sale on their minerals: blushes, eyeshadows, brows, foundation powders. Code is HOLIDAYCOLOR - hope you can use it!

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  21. Okay, Jacqueline...how do you feel about Alima Pure? Their eyeshadows are $12.50 each, lip tints are also $12.50 each. http://www.alimapure.com/collections/eyes/products/luminous-shimmer-eyeshadow

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    1. I feel like I could do $12.50...thanks, Katie!

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  22. I liked both pages. :)

    I'm really excited about school right now. My semester is about to end, and while I have lots of really fun things planed for break, I am so eager for spring semester to start. Next semester, I'm taking Calculus, Creative Writing, and American Sign Language (plus a few others). I can't wait to set up my binders, get my new books, and walk into my classes. I'm giddy thinking about it now, even as I suffer from insomnia on the eve of my final. haha.

    my email is: littlewhitepumpkins@gmail.com

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  23. done and done! What am I most excited about? Travelling to Edmonton next week to see my brother and my niece :) merry christmas pretty lady! xo {email = sonja@lifeinblush.com)

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