Top 7 Beauty Products Featuring Natural Ingredients | Expert Reviews

Claire Benoist

Smile Sweetener

Honey in Lancome Paris Natural Juicy Tubes by Yayoi Kusama in Pop Art Hazelnut ($15, Nordstrom stores) hydrates your lips and adds shine.

Tester says: "It stays put without being sticky and heals my chapped lips."
— Abbie Schmid, Papillion, Nebraska

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Pure Genius

The tomato, spinach, and orange extracts in NP Set Detoxifying Facial Toner ($19, Target stores) remove grime while soothing your skin.

Tester says: "This calms post-workout redness and refreshes my complexion."
— Sandy Ruiz, Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Glow Getter

Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum ($55, origins.com) is laced with rejuvenating geranium oil and rosemary extract.

Tester says: "It makes my face feel smoother and look dewier, not greasy."
— Michelle Ward, Flower Mound, Texas

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Tress Control

Suds your way to a sleek style with Herbal Essences Touchably Smooth Conditioner ($3, drugstores), infused with moisturizing corn silk extract.

Tester says: "My dry ends are less brittle and frizzy, and the floral scent lasts."
— Joanie Jockel, Kensington, Maryland

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Strength Builder

Berry extract in Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Fortifying Shampoo ($4, drugstores) lends an invigorating aroma.

Tester says: "Shampoo can weigh down my strands, but this leaves them bouncy."
— April Franzino, associate beauty editor

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Helping Hands

Rich Yes to Carrots Nourishing Intense Repair Hand Cream ($9, yestocarrots.com) envelops fingers in conditioning carrot-root extract.

Tester says: "I put this on before bed, and my hands are supple by morning."
— Jamie Hergenrader, Aurora, Colorado

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Smooth Move

Toss Schick Intuition Naturals Sensitive Care Razor ($9, drugstores) into your gym bag: It has a built-in shave solid with protective aloe.

Tester says: "My legs are often dry after shaving, but the aloe really softens them."
— Grace Carlson, Shawnee, Kansas

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, May 2011.