Green Esthetics Giveaway!

Last month I reviewed the Green Esthetics Argan Oil Gift Basket, and today I have one of their argan oil Anti-Aging Creams to give away!

The Anti-Aging Cream is made with cosmetic argan, which moisturizes and stimulates skin regeneration to reduce wrinkles.  It's Leaping Bunny certified as cruelty-free and is also free from chemical dyes, parabens, and GMOs.  It's incredibly luxurious, and you can enter to win this full-sized, 2 oz jar by using the Rafflecopter below!

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Green Esthetics Argan Oil Gift Basket Review

Green Esthetics is a brand with a lot to brag about: they're Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, GMO Free certified, Ecocert certified for sustainability, BIOCert certified for organic and ecosocial products, and USDA certified organic!  Not only do they clearly have a commitment to the environment, but they have a line of incredibly effective products.

Argan oil is all the rage right now, and Green Esthetics has an Argan Oil Gift Basket that's brimming with great products!  Their argan oil is imported directly from Morocco to the United States, and it is 100% cold-pressed pure argan oil.  They then add 100% natural clary sage and lavender extracts to give it a nice fragrance.  Many other argan oils on the market contain unnatural fillers, but you can be assured that that is not the case with Green Esthetics--they comply by the USDA's "Truth in Labeling" standards, so you can be sure you're getting a high-quality, honest product.

• Argan Oil (15 mL) - This is pure virgin, cold-pressed argan oil.  It's 100% natural and contains no chemicals or preservatives.  I love using argan oil on my hair; I heat style daily so this is an extremely effective way to impart more moisture into my strands.  It's also great to use on the skin.  This bottle has an airtight pump applicator, so no product is wasted.
• Argan Oil Roller Ball - I love this travel-sized roller ball!  This can be used to target specific problem areas, such as the dryer parts of your skin like the knees and elbows.

• Prickly Pear Exfoliating Soap - I originally thought that this would be a scented soap because of the "prickly pear" name, but it is fragrance-free and designed for sensitive skin.  It moisturizes and exfoliates, and is made with prickly pear seed and cactus oils.  It's also high in omega 3, vitamin E, and organic betalains.
• Facial Sunscreen with Argan Oil - Even though fall is here and winter is fast approaching, it's still important to use sunscreen every day (sun protection is even more important when it snows since the UVA/UVB rays reflect off of the snow and are even harsher on your skin!).  This sunscreen has SPF 50 and is unscented, with vitamin E, sesame seed oil, and argan oil.  The active sunblock ingredient is titanium dioxide, a safe mineral-based sunblock.

• Anti-Aging Cream - This is my favorite item in the basket because it's so luxurious!  The cream is thick, so a little goes a long way, and it feels like such a treat to use.  It stimulates skin regeneration and reduces wrinkles, and is free of parabens, chemical dyes, and GMOs.  It's also made without dye synthesis or petrochemical derivatives, so you can feel safe putting this on your skin.

Bottom Line: The Green Esthetics Argan Oil Gift Basket is surely a treat!  I love that they are committed to creating products that are free from harsh chemicals and animal testing.  They prove that skincare doesn't need to be full of fillers to be effective!

*Disclaimer: Green Esthetics sent these products for review purposes.

Green Esthetics Argan Oil and Longer Lash Review

I prefer to purchase organic and natural (really natural, not greenwashed) products whenever possible, and it can be difficult at times to find beauty and skincare that fit the bill.  Green Esthetics offers plenty of options that are Leaping Bunny certified as cruelty-free.  I got the chance to review two of their products: Longer Lash and their Argan Oil.

I'll start with Longer Lash, which is an "eyelash growth conditioning solution."  I was interested in this product because I've always disliked my short, straight lashes.  They don't curl well and if I had to choose my most disliked feature on my face, it would probably be my eyelashes (I know, it sounds really weird!).  I have only been using this product for two days, so I can't comment on how well it works at the moment, but I plan to post before and after pictures after a month of use.  A full-sized tube is 5 ml and retails for $69.95, and it promises to grow longer, thicker lashes in 4-6 weeks.  To apply, you just brush it along the top of your lash line and let it dry before applying any makeup.

I think most people are familiar with Argan Oil, and this one from Green Esthetics is certified USDA Organic.  It contains only virgin, cold-pressed argan oil and can be used on the nails, hair, and skin.  I had previously only used argan oil on my hair, so I wanted to give it a try as a facial moisturizer.  I have used oils as moisturizers in the past, but I'm not sure I would continue to use this oil.  I applied very little but it still seemed to sit on my face a bit and didn't absorb entirely, so I will continue to use this on my hair instead.  I love using argan oil in my hair because I heat style every day, and this makes it feel so smooth and soft regardless of the damage I inflict on it!  A 15 ml bottle of this oil can be purchased from Green Esthetics for $16.95.

Bottom Line: If you're looking for a line of cruelty-free products that are organic and natural, Green Esthetics offers some great options.  Along with the two products I've reviewed here, they also have teeth whitening and hair growth products available.  The only downside to their website is that their home page is in English, but some of the sub pages are in Spanish, so it makes it a bit difficult to navigate if you aren't a Spanish speaker.

*Disclaimer: I received these products from Green Esthetics for free to facilitate my review.  I was not monetarily compensated for this review and the honest opinions here are entirely my own.