White Apricot’s Green Grab Bag Haul for February 2012

My package from White Apricot arrived yesterday, so I wasted no time in photographing the haul within. Note that I haven’t tried any of the stuff in it yet – this post is just an overview of the natural beauty products within.

There were six things, and two cosmetics this time around. (January 2012′s Green Grab Bag haul has mainly natural and organic body care products). Here’s a quick overview:

 

Pure Plant Spa Aromatic Body Lotion plus Ginger + Vanilla 

Description: Nourishing vitamin rich, bioactive body lotion made with certified organic botanical extracts, plant derived ingredients and extraordinary essential oil aromas.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Glycerin (Plant Derived), Cetyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate (Palm Oil), Sclerotium Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) oil, Citrus Aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) fruit oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) peel oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) oil, Citrus medica limonum (Lemon) Peel oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Phospholipids, Oenothera Biennis (ORGANIC Evening Primrose) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, (ORGANIC Rosa Canina) Rose Hip Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria (ORGANIC Chamomile) Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Borage (Starflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin (Plant Derived Preservative), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Butyrospermum Parkii (ORGANIC Shea Butter), Allantoin (Comfrey Root Derived), Simmondsia Chinensis (ORGANIC Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (ORGANIC Sesame) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (ORGANIC Sunflower) Oil, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Camellia Sinensis (ORGANIC Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis (ORGANIC Marigold) Flower.

My impression: Not a fan of packages like this, but since it’s body lotion I’ll give it a pass. I can use it all in one hit instead of trying to save it for a second use. Also don’t like ginger, but maybe it won’t be so bad when mixed with vanilla.

 

Naked Eye Beauty Rose Tinted Lip Balm

Description: Get a hint of rosy lip color with this vegan all-natural tinted lip balm that can also be used to give cheeks a healthy glow.

Ingredients: Organic Sweet Almond Oil, Candelilla Wax, Organic Coconut Oil Mango Butter, Castor Oil, Vitamin E, Passionfruit Rose Flavoring, Red Mica, Brick Red Mica

My impression: Wow.. I like this already. It smells heavenly, and the color’s very vibrant. I swiped it on my arm (took 3 swipes to get the color you see here) but I’d rather build up to color then get too much in the first try. I didn’t taste it, but passionfruit is a sweet fruit (and damn do I miss it.. I drank passionfruit juice all the time in Hawaii) so I’m willing to bet it tastes great. I can see why it’s the #1 best seller! It’s sheer and very softening.

 

Gourmet Body Treats Chocolate Bon Bons

Description: You’ll be sweet enough to eat when you slather on one of these adorable 100% pure organic cocoa butter hearts. A treat for the body and senses. Fair Trade, Organic, Vegan, Cruelty Free, 100% Non-Toxic.

Ingredients: Organic Cocoa butter, Cocoa Absolute, Tacuma Butter, Organic Cocoa Powder, Hibiscus flower, Cinnomon powder.

My impression: Intrigued by the cute packaging, I admittedly opened this first. I saw two heart shaped chocolates and sniffed it. WHOA! They ARE chocolate! I had to re-read the package to make sure I didn’t get some organic chocolate candy by mistake or something! But no, these are body treats – you rub them on your skin. I believe your body temperature melts it to soften your body. It smells just like actual candy so yes, you WILL be tempted to eat it – but don’t. There’s no sugar so it’d taste like hell. This looks to be available for a limited time so buy it quick!

The company looks delicious but their products are mad expensive. I’m talking 60.00 for 1oz of foundation. I believe it’s because of their packaging and nearly all of their ingredients being fair trade. They are way too high for my budget, but their products look great – I love the yummy food theme.

 

Artisan Naturals Soothing Aloe Cleanser with Lemon and Neroli

Description: A mild skin wash for all skin types. Sulfate-free and gentle.

Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, decyl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betainamide MEA chloride, hydroxyethylcellulose, Centipeda cunninghamii extract, phospholipids, hydrolyzed oat protein, panthenol, phosphorus, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, calcium.pantothenate, magnesium salicylate, zinc gluconate, citric acid, dehydroacetic acid, benzyl alcohol. Essential oils of  Tangerine, Patchouli Neroli, Lemon

My impression:  The sample comes in a generous 1oz bottle, so it should give you plenty of washes before you can make a fair decision on its effectiveness.  It’s cruelty-free and should last a year when opened.

 

SoapyLayne Relaxing Herbal Bath Tea

Description:  A lovely mixture of herbal teas, including Lavender, Rose Petals, Chamomile and Calendula creates not only an amazing scent, but also a very soothing, spa like bath.

Ingredients: Lavender Flowers, Chamomile Flowers, Rose Petals, Calendula Flowers

My impression:  I liked the little tea bag. Really does look and feel like something you could drink, but don’t! It’s meant for your bath. I like the earthy feel of the packaging and brand. When used as a bath soak, it leaves no residue and is very simple to use. Apparently, it can also be used as a scent sachet for your closet or linen drawer, which is how I plan to use it since I don’t (re: can’t) take baths.

 

Overall Beauty Minerals Eye Shadow (Pink Shimmer)

Description:  Rich, luxurious color that goes on and stays on is the trademark of these heavily pigmented eyeshadows. “All of our MINERALS have a higher percentage of pure mineral colorants and NO FILLERS, so a small amount on your eye lids provides the same color depth as a heavy application of traditional pressed powder eye make up.”

Ingredients: Mica, iron oxides, zinc oxide, USP, titanium dioxide. May also contain: Ultramarine blue, kaolin clay

My impression: The sample is also a rather generous size, so you can use a ton of eyeshadow to judge its effectiveness. I personally don’t wear mineral makeup (I tried, and failed miserably at it) so I won’t even open this one. I will, however, package it up with an upcoming giveaway I’m planning next month.

 

So, did you get this grab bag, too? What did you think? Leave me a note in the comments! :)