Green beauty has come a long way, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out which products live up to the hype and are worth the money. I’ve written my share of budget beauty posts Save vs Splurge, etc., but some products stand out from the crowd, regardless of price, and are 100% worth their price tag. This post is all about just that kind of special find.
The products that give me the most satisfaction are the ones that are priced well for what they do and perform phenomenally. These aren’t budget products really, but instead, these are products that to me are fairly priced for what you get and I have no problem repurchasing these items over and over again!
Leahlani Garden Isle Nourishing Body Oil
First off, let me say that everything Leahlani makes smells amazing, so I knew this would too. But, I think I underestimated just how good it would smell! I’ve been wearing this all summer and it doubles as perfume. Without fail, I always get a compliment when someone walks close by or leans in for a hug. One friend immediately exclaimed that I smelled just like Hawaii when we met for lunch. With its gorgeous scent and skin softening abilities, Garden Isle is definitely worth the $58 price.
Aether Beauty Rose Quartz Palette
Have I been talking about this palette too much the last few months? It’s for good reason, I promise. This palette is so gorgeous and unique. I love how many shades you get and they’re each so pretty. From matte to slightly shimmery, to a full-on multi-faceted iridescence, you can create a lot of looks from this single palette. For 12 beautiful eye shadows, this Aether Palette fully measures up to its $56 price tag.
Agent Nateur Vitamin C Powder
You knew there would be something on this list from AN! Everything they make is exquisite. This Vitamin C treatment is no exception. I’ve tried tons of natural vitamin C serums and many end up breaking me out or I just simply can’t see a difference, even after months. Instead of the typical ascorbic acid that most products use as their vitamin C, Agent Nateur uses sodium ascorbyl phosphate, which is gentler on skin. They also keep it in a powdered form to keep it more potent. It works well mixed with regular water, but mixing it with their Holi Water is next level. They’ve sourced such high-quality ingredients here and it shows in how well the product works. It’s 100% worth the $120 tag.
Honest Hazel Eye Gels
These may not be the priciest item on this list, but as I happily fork over my money for these time and time again, clearly they deserve a spot right beside the other items on this list. These smooth fine lines and hydrate and firm skin. Pop them in the fridge to calm down puffiness or irritation and have the ultimate eye treatment. Get a pack of 3 for $12.
Maya Chia Refresh Mint Mask
Yes, another one that I’ve talked about endlessly since its release a couple of months ago, but it has turned out to be the perfect summer mask and with the smooth, hydrating results it gives, I’m sure I’ll be loving it in the colder months as well. It’s very lightweight and dries down to a thin film making it suitable to wear overnight without damaging your pillow. Since the Refresh Mint Mask delivers results (and quickly, at that) it’s worth the $68.
Osmia Bar Soap
Soap is soap, right? Well, you obviously haven’t met a bar of Osmia Soap. Each one is like a work of art. So beautiful and the scents are all so different, but all so good. They even have limited release scents which fans snap up in days (or hours, in the case of their special spring soap release this year!). My favorites that they have stocked on a normal basis are the Milky Rose Soap, which has the prettiest dried petals on top) and the Oh So Detox Soap. For $18 you know it’s worth the money!
Spot any favorites? What products do you think are worth the money?
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