Guess what? I am officially back! The past two weeks I’ve been preoccupied moving to a new place.   Anyways, to kick off my return, I have to tell you about EcoTools “Choose to Live Beautifully” nationwide.

If you live in the Los Angeles area, EcoTools will be holding a sampling and beauty event at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, May  21, 2011.  Here’s the deal: Drop off any used beauty product in exchange for a coupon to try an EcoTool alternative [valued up to $7.99; limit one coupon per person] that is earth friendly and luxurious! The “Choose to Live Beautifully” campaign partner, RecycleBank (www.recyclebank.com), will recycle all donated products in a responsible and ethical manner.  If you wanted to try out EcoTools, this is definitely the time! I’m a huge fan of their products!

In the following weeks, EcoTools will hit the streets of two cities – Chicago and Washington D.C. – to pass out samples and give others the tools to inspire change! For more details, check it out http://www.choosetolivebeautifully.com.

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In celebration of Earth month this April, I will be reviewing a bunch of eco beauty products from both large and small companies.  While I do love being green, I find that some eco beauty products work great and some products unfortunately disappoint.

With that note, check out NEW La Fresh Oil Free Cleanser wipes.  I had an opportunity to check out these wipes from La Fresh, a new and upcoming beauty company based out of my hometown of Los Angeles, CA.

Product 411: La Fresh Oil Free Cleanser wipes are 100% biodegradable and highly natural.  This cleanser is free of parabens, sulfates, artificial fragrances and animal byproducts.

Approx. Price: $9.99 for 30 wipes
Where to Purchase? La Fresh’s website

The Bottom Line

Usually, I’m not a fan of makeup cleansing wipes.  Most makeup removers and cleansing wipes either 1) break me out or 2) dry out my skin, but La Fresh’s Oil Free Face Cleanser did not! Free of alcohol, parabens, and sulfates, La Fresh’s Oil Free Face Cleanser gently removes my makeup and cleanses my face in one step! Honestly, I am super surprised on how gentle these cleansing wipes are.   If you have sensitive or acne prone skin, La Fresh’s Oil Free Face Cleanser is a must try!

The Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl glucoside, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Papaya Extract, Pineapple Extract, Cucumis Sativa (Cucumber) Extract, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance.

When it comes to smaller beauty companies, they either are a hit or miss.  In this case, La Fresh’s Oil Free Face Cleanser is definitely a hit!  Now..if only they started selling these in actual retail stores….

*This posting includes product sent to me on behalf of the La Fresh brand for review.

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