2011 was a huge year for organic and natural beauty products.  Not only did a whole slew of incredible new products hit the shelves, but many conventional beauty companies came out with their own organic lines that really do meet our stringent standards for quality. Organic Beauty Talk released it’s super comprehensive list of all the best green and natural beauty and grooming products of 2011, and we have to say, we couldn’t even begin to review this many products throughout this crazy year!!  After having reviewed the whole list, we are way on board, and super excited to provide this reference to YOU, our fabulous readers.


Skincare

• Best Natural Facial Line for All Skin Types (including sensitive and blemish-prone skin) – OSKIA ($52-$83) & Zum Face ($9.50-$18)
• Best Natural Facial Line for Normal & Dry Skin – Grateful Body ($18-$30)
• Best Natural Facial Line for Sensitive Skin (can also be used on all sky types) – Pai ($35-$50)
• Best Natural Line for Acne/Blemish-Prone Skin (can also be used on all sky types including sensitive) – Dr. Alkaitis ($40-$80)
• Best Natural Facial Cleanser for Acne/Blemish-Prone/Sensitive Skin – Orjene Organics CoQ10 OliveVitale Foaming Face Wash ($6.47)
• Best Natural Facial Line for Aging Skin – Trilogy ($24-$55)
• Best Natural Spa at Home Line for All Skin Types (including sensitive and blemish-prone skin) – Spiezia ($37.50-$85)
• Best Natural Facial Scrub for All Skin Types – OSKIA Micro Exfoliating Balm ($74) & Zum Lemongrass Sugar Facial Scrub ($12)
• Best Natural Facial Exfoliator for All Skin Types – Living Nature Vitalising Exfoliant ($35)
• Best Natural Facial Mask for All Skin Types – Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask ($55), Blissoma Clay Renewal Treatment Mask ($26.75)
• Best Natural Facial Mask for Normal, Dry or Aging Skin – Annmarie Gianni Coconut Honey Mask ($29.95)
• Best Natural Eye Cream – 100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream ($19)
• Best Natural Spot Treatment for Blemishes – Living Nature 100% Pure Manuka Oil ($19.95)
• Best Natural Facial Sunscreen – Erbaviva Sunscreen SPF 15 ($22), True Naturals SPF 20 ($17.99) & Alba Botanica Hawaiian Green Tea SPF 45 Sunblock ($4.69)

• Best Natural Loose Mineral Foundation – Alima Pure Satin Matte Mineral Foundation ($22)

• Best Natural Pressed Mineral Foundation – Tarte Pressed Mineral Powder ($30)

• Best Natural Liquid Foundation – Organic Glam Luminous Antioxidant Foundation ($59.95)

• Best Natural Bronzer – Alima Pure Mineral Bronzer ($17)

• Best Natural Blush – Alima Pure Mineral Blush ($17)

• Best Natural Eyeshadow – Alima Pure Mineral Eyeshadow ($11)

• Best Natural Eyeliner – Lavera Soft Eyeliner ($14.50)

• Best Natural Inner Rim Eyeliner – Tarte EmphasEYES Natural High Definition Inner Rim Eyeliner ($18)

• Best Natural Mascara – Josie Maran GoGo Instant Volume Argan Mascara ($22) & Lavera Volume Mascara ($20)

• Best Natural Lip Color – Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint ($24) & 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze ($15)
• Best Natural Multi-Tasker – Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm ($34), Vapour Organics Aura Multi-Use Blush ($28), & 100% Pure Fruit Pigment Lip Cheek Tint ($15)

• Best Eco-Friendly Makeup Brushes – Alima Pure ($12-$29) & EcoTools (6.99-$15.99)

• Best Natural Makeup Remover – Desert Essence Jojoba Oil ($5.89)

• Best Eco-Friendly Nail Polish – butter LONDON ($14) & Zoya ($8)

• Best Natural Body Soap – Dr. Bronner’s Soap ($3.99-$16.99), Moksa Organics Bar Soap ($6.50), Zum Bar Soap ($5.75)
• Best Natural Body Oil – Shiffa Soothing Body Oil ($81), Weleda Pomegranate Body Oil ($28) & Moksa Organics Body Oil ($18)
• Best Natural Body Lotion – Jason Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion ($5.47)
• Best Natural Body Butter – Deep Steep Body Butter ($10.95)
• Best Natural Body Scrub – Glowology  Exfoliant ($12) & Deep Steep Grapefruit Bergamot Sugar Scrub ($7.25)
• Best Natural Hand Soap – Deep Steep Foaming Hand Wash ($4.37)
• Best Natural Hand Cream – Weleda Pomegranate Hand Cream ($12.50)
• Best Natural Spray Perfume – Tsi-La Organics ($95) & Tallulah Jane Hope Eau De Parfum ($48)
• Best Natural Roll-On Perfume – Tsi-La Organics ($38) & Pacifica ($12)
• Best Natural Solid Perfume – Ituri ($30)
• Best Natural Deodorant – Soapwalla Natural Deodorant Cream ($12) & Blissoma Natural Deodorant Spray ($9.25)
• Best Natural Lip Balm – Organic Indulgence Lip Butter ($2.95)
• Best Natural Body Sunscreen – True Natural SPF 40 ($17.99) & Alba Botanica Hawaiian Green Tea SPF 45 Sunblock ($4.69)
• Best Natural Cure-All – Pratima Healing Neem Oil ($29)
• Best Natural Skincare Oils (for face, body & hair) – Kahina Giving Beauty Organic Argan Oil ($36-$82) & Now Foods/Solutions Oils ($5-$10)
• Best Natural Essential Oils – Mountain Rose Herbs Essential Oils ($1.75-$45)

• Best Natural Shampoo for All Hair Types (including color treated hair) – Rahua Shampoo ($32) & EO Lavender French Lavender Everyday Shampoo ($8.99)

• Best Natural Conditioner for All Hair Types (including color treated hair) – Rahua Conditioner ($34) & EO Rose Chamomile Protective Conditioner ($8.99)

• Best Natural Leave-In Conditioner for All Hair Types (including color treated hair) – EO Lavender Coconut Style Nourishing Hair Cream ($8.99) & Giovanni Direct Leave-In ($4.71)

• Best Natural Line for Curly Hair (including color treated hair) – SheaMoisture Organic Coconut & Hibiscus ($9.99-$14.99)
• Best Eco-Friendly Must-Have Product for Curly Hair – CURL-ease ($19.99)

• Best Natural Hair Mask/Deep Conditioner/Scalp Treatment (including color treated hair) – Shea Moisture Organic African Black Soap Purification Hair Masque ($9.99)

• Best Natural Facial & Shave Line for Men – Bulldog ($9.99-$13.99)
• Best Ingrown Hair & Bump Preventer – SheaMoisture Tea Tree Herbal Bump Preventer ($9.99)
• Best Natural Fragrance for Men – Tallulah Jane Yiska Natural Eau De Parfum Pour Homme ($48)

• Best Natural Lines for Children/Baby – Erbaviva ($10-$22), Weleda ($7-$17), & SheaMoisture ($9.99)

• Best Natural Sunscreen for Children/Baby – Erbaviva Sunscreen SPF 15 ($22) & Alba Botanica Kids SPF 45 Sunblock ($5.16)

• Best Eco-Friendly Shoes for Women – Coclico ($149-$545)
• Best Eco-Friendly Casual Shoes – Toms ($44-$69)
• Best Eco-Friendly Clothing Line for Men – Threads For Thought ($14-$268)
• Best Eco-Friendly Basics for Women – Threads For Thought ($10-$48)
• Best Eco-Friendly Fashion Clothing Line – H&M Conscious Collection ($24.95-$79.95)
• Best Eco-Friendly Jeans – AG Denim ($148-$215)
• Best Eco-Friendly Underwear & Tees – PACT ($10-$30)
• Best Eco-Friendly Jewelry – Kyler ($48-$138)

• Best Natural All-Purpose Cleaner – Method All-Purpose Pink Grapefruit Surface Cleaner ($3.99)
• Best Natural Glass Cleaner – Method Mint Glass + Surface Cleaner ($3.99)
• Best Natural Dishwashing Liquid – Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid ($3.69)
• Best Natural Powder Cleaner – Bon Ami Powder Cleanser ($1.09)
• Best Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner – Greenworks Toilet Bowl Cleaner ($3.49)
• Best Natural Candles – Aquiesse Soy Candles ($35) & Red Flower Petal Topped Candles ($34)
• Best Natural Air Freshener – Neom Luxury Organic Room Mist ($26) & Pure Citrus Orange Air Freshener ($5.39)
• Best Natural Reed Diffuser – Neom Luxury Organic Reed Diffuser ($56)
• Best Eco Savvy Paper Products – Ecojot ($4.75-$17)

• Best Natural Line for Pets – Castor & Pollux ($1.99-$40)
• Best Natural Dog Treats – Cloud Star Soft & Chewy Buddy Biscuits ($3.99)
• Best Eco-Friendly Pet Feeding Products – Ore Pet ($7-$25)
• Best Pet Shampoo & Odor Remover – Fresh Wave ($13.99)
• Best Natural Dog Spritzer & Deodorizer – Cloud Star Buddy Splash ($5.95)