What is in this article?:
- Delicious Living’s 2011 beauty & body awards
- Deodorant, eye pencil, exfoliant, facial cleanser
- Facial moisturizer, hair care, hand cream, nails
- Soap, tinted moisturizer (SPF), toner, toothpaste
Are you just now scratching the surface of the personal care aisle? Delicious Living's editors tested dozens of products to find the best nontoxic personal care picks, from antiaging remedies to shampoo.
Deodorant, eye pencil, exfoliant, facial cleanser
Deodorant
Crystal Solos wipes
This year, the company reinvented itself with these superconvenient wipes, made with the same mineral formula as the originals, that fit in your purse or even back pocket. “They’re like handy wipes for your armpits. Great for travel or emergency.”
Runner-up: Lafes Crystal Deodorant Stick “I didn’t used to wear natural deodorant, but this one actually works. And I like that it smells like baby powder.”
Eye pencil
Mineral Fusion Azure Eye Pencil
Jojoba butter ensures even, nonirritating application. “I love that this eyeliner draws on smoothly and lasts throughout the day. No smudging and good for sensitive eyes.”
Runner-up: Pencil Me In Greystone Eye Accent Pencil
“I really like the shimmery silver color and the clean feel that doesn’t irritate my eyes,” says a tester. “But the sharpener on the pencil lid makes it messy.”
Exfoliant
Derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub
Exfoliating volcanic sand, antibacterial citrus, and antioxidant-rich plant oils help remove dead skin cells and dirt, while fighting signs of aging. “After one use, I could feel the difference in my skin. It felt like a spa treatment.”
Runner-up: Astara Daily Refining Scrub
“This scrub gently removes buildup, leaving skin feeling clean but not beat up,” says a tester.
Facial cleanser
MyChelle Fruit Enzyme cleanser
Because of its plant enzymes, this cleanser is gentle enough to use twice daily but strong enough to draw impurities from clogged pores and remove makeup. “It leaves skin feeling invigorated and truly clean but not dry.”
Runner-up: Derma e Hyaluronic Hydrating Cleanser
“This one is also invigorating and cleansing,” says a tester.
