Brands To Keep Your Eyes On
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R+Co
Short for Rogue and Company, R+Co was started by three haircare industry heavyweights: Garren, Howard McLaren and Thom Priano. The brand, which just launched in May, already has an impressive 23 products, all of which are free of parabens, sulfates, glutens and petroleum. Better yet, the packaging is as impressive as the products themselves. Click here to see the original bottles.
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NUDESTIX
NUDESTIX is a new makeup line founded by cosmetics chemical engineer Jenny Frankel that consists entirely of "sticks" designed to be blended with your fingers — meaning no need for brushes. All of the products are enriched with vitamins, antioxidants and moisturizers, and while there isn't a tremendous color assortment, it's got a solid selection of complexion-flattering basics.
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Living Libations
A Canadian brand, Living Libations is one of the cleanest beauty brands available right now. All ingredients are sourced from small farmers and they have a zero-emission standard.
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EiR NYC
EiR NYC is another great eco-friendly brand. All of its products are free of chemicals, fragrances, preservatives and parabens. The organic skincare line is formulated using essential oils along with natural herbs and among the standouts in the seven-piece collection is the Cooling Butter, which is made with arnica and peppermint to sooth sore muscles.
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Sothys
French skincare and makeup brand Sothys may be over 60 years old, but it's still far from mainstream in the U.S. What makes its products so effective is the high number of actives, including the organic range.
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100% Pure
Among the many standouts from this organic brand are its cold pressed olive oil soaps, which are scented with steam distilled essential oils.
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Lierac
French brand Lierac has just launched a new collection, Magnificence, which has been clinically proven to show results on application. The most notable innovation is its highly-concentrated Precision Eye Care treatment, which comes in a clickable pen form for easy and precise application.
