10 green beauty products we love for spring

Epic Blend Premium Lip Balm

The petroleum-free Epic Blend range of lip smoothers is natural and organic-and Canadian. The flavourful lineup includes these two gluten-free balms: Pineapple-Mint and Wild Berry. (each $3, 4.2 g)

Dr. Hauschka Matte & Shimmer Blush Trio

Blush and glow-from über-natural to more dramatic, depending on the look you want-with this three-tone botanical-formula palette. It features a shimmering sandstone, a matte pink and an iridescent berry. ($42, 9 g)

Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow Face Cream

Made with organic sweet-almond and sesame oils as well as soothing organic white mallow, this natural cream (endorsed by the National Eczema Association in the U.S.) is free of fragrance, colourant and mineral oil. ($19, 50 mL)

Aveda Stress-Fix Body Crème

This silky shea butter body cream was developed with an aromachologist (yes, there is such a thing). It has calming lavender and “blues-chasing” clary sage. And this is interesting: Aveda products are made using 100 percent wind power. ($60, 200 mL)

Herbal Essences Naked Volume Shampoo

White grapefruit and mint extract provide the sensory lift. If you want lightweight, bouncy hair, you’ll love this new silicone-free formula from an iconic brand. ($5, 300 mL)

Zorah lip gloss pure argan in IZA

Looking for a gluten-free gloss? This sweet pink is hydrating and non-sticky. It’s also all-natural and fragrance-free. ($17, 8 mL)

Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Soothing Moisturising Cream

A nat­ural botanical skincare line from Australia, Jurlique focuses on soothing, calming and protecting sensitive skin with this moisturizer, which also has macadamia, rosehip and avocado oils. ($58, 40 mL)

Graydon all over soap

This elegant liquid soap also works as a shampoo and is SLS-free (it uses a coconut cleansing ingredient). It’s laced with essential oils fragrance. ($17, 240 mL)

Principessa beauty Bella Balm BB Cream

Incorporating nat­ural and organic ingredients, this smooths out imperfections and moisturizes at the same time. It has a touch of ginger/white tea fragrance. ($36, 60 mL)

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Organic Fair Trade Hand Sanitizing Spray in Lavender

Great for on-the-run or at your desk, this certified-organic spray dries fast and, of course, soothes with a not-too-heavy waft of lavender. ($4, 59 mL)

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