Summer Must-Haves from Vert Los Angeles
Green beauty guru and celebrity makeup artist Renata Helfman (pictured below) has been eschewing chemicals in her home and personal care products for years. It was only when she realized the world lacked a one-stop-shop for these eco essentials that she started Vert Los Angeles, calling it an “eco-chic beauty boutique.” Our humble wish is for Verts to pop up all over the universe, but until then we’ll have to settle for the store’s online destination, where you’ll currently find Renata’s current faves, like these.
To freshen up your space, spritz your home, office, linens or even clothes with Erbaviva Room and Body Sprays in Awaken and Breathe. The perfect spring pick-me-up, Awaken creates a positive and upbeat energy by combining an intoxicating blend of lemongrass, melissa and rose, while Breathe is infused with wild spruce, organic eucalyptus, cedar and lemon to instantly refresh and open up your senses.
Embrace this season’s pretty pastels and fresh neutrals with Jane Iredale’s Spring 2009 collection. Inspired by the calming hues of the deep sea, the triple eye shadow compact contains a shimmery grey/green, a subtly glowing taupe, and a deep matte aqua for extra pop. Balancing out the stronger eye color are two new shades of Pure Moist Lip Colour: Erin is a soft, dreamy pink, and Julia is a universally flattering nude that will give you a modern, sexy pout. We love the fact that these lush lipsticks contain edible zinc, which provides SPF 18 to keep lips protected and kissable all the time.
Tracie Martyn Resculpting Body Lotion is our must-have for bikini season. Packed with black currant lipids, green tea and amino acids, this miracle body lotion totally firms and tones your skin. You can actually see the difference!
The completely organic, multi-purpose International Orange Nourish Cream is dual-purpose: an amazing conditioner as well as a great styling tool. The cream is fortified with 12 herbal infusions and essential oils, plus golden jojoba and macadamia nut oils to protect and hydrate your locks. The scent is unbelievably delicious, and your tresses are instantly transformed to shiny and silky smooth.
Inspired by the bathing rituals of ancient Turkish bath houses, the fabulous Lemon Coffee Blossom Olive Stone Scrub is the first step in the Red Flower Hammam spa line. Made from a special blend of coffee, black olive, crushed almond and sugar, this fabulous scrub vigorously exfoliates, tones, detoxifies and recharges your entire body. Great for guys, too!
A mixture of herbs and organic apple cider vinegar, John Masters Organics Herbal Cider Hair Clarifier and Color Sealer eliminates buildup on the hair shaft and restores proper PH balance. It’s great for color-treated hair because it actually helps seal in the color, and also perfect for those who spend their summers in the pool.
The amazing Lift Radiat Day Serum from Ren Skincare is light enough to use daily, yet achieves visible results. A blend of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid brighten and hydrate the complexion. Peptides firm, smooth and give an instant lift. Your skin will drink up this incredible beauty cocktail!
New for spring, Josie Maran Cosmetics Finger Paints in Lovely is the latest quad of super flattering, creamy shades for eyes, cheeks and lips. Create a deliciously dewy and shimmery look with this complete wardrobe for your face. The colors are great for all skin tones, the makeup is totally organic, and the packaging is 100% biodegradable.
Pretty never looked so good.
