Introducing “The Glow Girl Certified” Best in Clean Beauty

Say hello to “Glow Girl Certified” clean beauty (and wellness)! I created this Best in Clean Beauty list for you as a result of all the requests that have come in asking for my favorite product picks to be housed in one place. These tried and true selections have been thoroughly tested by me personally and help me to look and feel my best. #10yearsyounger. I will keep adding new, highly curated products to the list that I can advocate for, and will update it monthly so you can stay informed of my latest finds. I am so excited to share this information with you, and I hope you find it helpful!

xxMelissa

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*Check out the new starred products added to the list*

Pictured: the KORA Organics Rose Quartz Heart Facial Gua Sha and Olie X Melissa Meyers Golden Ray Glow Drops Face Oil

Pictured: the KORA Organics Turmeric 2-in-1 Brightening and Exfoliating Mask

SKINCARE

Beauty Pie - Use code MELISSASENTME for $10 off membership

Bioeffect

Furtuna Skincare

Goop

Kora Organics - Use MELISSA15 for 15% off

Replenix

Perricone MD

ESPA Skincare

MDO by Dr. Simon Ourian

Juice Beauty

True Botanicals

Vertly

Voyage et vie - Use code glowgirl15 for 15% off

Masks -

Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks

Chok Chok face mask - Use code MELISSA40 for 40% off

KORA Organics Turmeric 2-in-1 Brightening and Exfoliating Mask

Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Full Strength Exfoliating Mask

Face Tools - 

KORA Organics Rose Quartz Heart Facial Gua Sha

Nurse Jamie Instant Uplift

Nurse Jaime Dermascrape

Tripollar STOP Vx

Wildling Empress Stone

Honey Belle Premium Jade Facial Roller

Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Face Roller 

Sdara Skincare Microneedle Skin Roller

Honey Belle Premium Amethyst Facial Roller

Cleansers -

* KORA Organics Milky Mushroom Cleanser - Use MELISSA15 for 15% off

Nama Fiji Cleanser

Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Cleanser

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser

Pai Skincare Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil

Reflekt Reflekt 1 Daily Exfoliating Face Wash

Nama Fiji Cleansing Milk

Facial Exfoliators -

TULA Exfoliating Treatment Mask

TULA So Polished Exfoliating Face Scrub

GOOP GLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator

Juice Beauty Prebiotix Instant Flash Facial

Toners -

Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner

Serums - 

Soma Ayurvedic Vitamin C Serum

Bioeffect Serum

Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum

Winged Youth Radiance Serum - Use code GlowGirl15 for 15% off

Tata Harper Resurfacing Serum

Vertly CBD Face Serum

Shani Darden Lactic Acid Exfoliating Serum

Face Moisturizers, Creams, and Oils - 

*Kora Organics Tumeric Glow Moisturizer - Use discount code MELISSA15 for 15% off

*Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream

Furtuna Trio

Replenix Age Restore Nighttime Therapy

True Botanicals Renew Radiance Oil

True Botanicals CBD Anti-Inflammaging Oil

Rejuvenate with Nousha The Reset Facial Oil - Use discount code GLOWGIRL15 for 15% off

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum

Beautystat Universal Moisture Essence

Angela Caglia Moisturizer

GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Face Cream

Pai Skincare Age Confidence Cream Echium & Macadamia

TULA Hydrating Day & Night Cream

AYR Skin Care Restore Night Cream

Furtuna Skin Replenishing Balm

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich

Saint Jane Luxury CBD Beauty Serum

Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturizing Oil

Eye Creams and Oils - 

Kora Organics Eye Oil - Use discount code MELISSA15 for 15% off

Replenix Age Restore Retinol Eye Repair

SiO Beauty Super EyeLift Undereye Patches

GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Eye Cream

TULA Rose Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye BalmBeautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum

Suncare - 

*COOLA Suncare Full Spectrum 360 Sunscreen Set

Replenix Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray

Pictured: the Whish Beauty Coconut Milk and Verbena Self Tanner

BODY

Exfoliators and Scrubs - 

Dermasuri Exfoliation Glove

TULA Exfoliating Sugar Scrub

Beautycounter Sugar Body Scrub in Lemongrass

Kopari Beauty Coconut Crush Scrub

Goop G.Tox Dry Brush

Self-Tanners - 

Whish Beauty Coconut Milk and Verbena Self Tanner

KORA Organics Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion

Body Creams, Body Butters, and Oils - 

Necessaire Body Moisturizer

CBD + Nature Body Scrub

Wellphoria Nourishing Hand and Body Lotion

Primally Pure Eucalyptus + Lavender Body Butter

Sagely Naturals Relief and Recovery CBD Cream

Goop Nourishing Repair Body Butter

Furtuna Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil

Furtuna Skin Rinascita Delle Olive Replenishing Balm

Indie Lee Essential Body Lotion

KORA Organics Noni Glow Body Oil

Kopari Restore Body Butter

Winged CBD Radiance Body Oil - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off

Primally Pure Almond + Vanilla Body Butter

Thisworks Perfect Hands Intense Moisture

Juice Beauty Green Apple Hand Cream

Bath -

Necessaire Body Wash

Vertly CBD Bath Salts

Lab to Beauty The Brightening Body Wash - Bubble Bath

Deodorants -

Primally Pure natural deodorant - Use code GLOWGIRL for 10% off

Native Natural Deodorant

Primally Pure Lavender Deodorant 

Agent Nateur N°3 Deodorant

Kosas Chemistry ADA Serum Deodorant

Hand and Nails -

Whish Hand Cream and Cuticle Oil

Juice Beauty Green Apple Hand Sanitizer

Toothpaste -

LEBON Cap Farrat Mood Toothpaste

Photo Credit: Stefanie Marie

BEAUTY

Brands-

Bare Minerals

W3ll People

Lilah B.

Kosas

Ere Perez

Ilia Beuty

Westman Atelier

Primer -

Tula Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer

Tinted Moisturizers -

Saie Beauty Slip Tinted Moisturizer

Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer

COOLA Organic Face Rosilliance BB+ Cream SPF 30

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Concealer -

RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up Concealer

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer

Beautycounter Touchup Skin Concealer Pen

Foundation -

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation

Eyeliner -

SAINT Cosmetics Lipstick

Ere Perez Jojoba Eye Pencil

Eyeshadow -

W3LL People Natural Eye Palette

Ere Perez Eye Pallete

Ilia The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette

PYT Beauty No BS Eyeshadow Palette

SAINT Cosmetics Eye Palette in Nude

Mascara -

Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara

Ere Perez Avocado Waterproof Mascara

Kosas The Big Clean Mascara

Brows and Lashes -

Luna Nectar Moon Boost Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum

Neu Lash Growth Serum

Ere Perez Almond Brow Pencil

Bronzer and Blush -

W3LL People Natural Bio Bronzer Powder

Westman Atelier Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer

Ilia Beauty Multi-Stick

Lune + Aster Baked Bronzer

RMS Sensual Skin Trio - 3 in 1 powder palette with bronzer, blush, and highlighter

Highlighters -

Jillian Demsey Cheek Tint

Merit Highlighter

Westman Atelier Super Loaded Tinter Highlighter

Au Naturale All-Glowing Creme Highlighter

RMS Beauty Living Luminizer

Lip Gloss & Lip Stick

SAINT Cosmetics Lipstick

Kosas Wet Lip Oil

Lilah B. Lovingly Lip Tint Oil

Kari Gran Tinted Lip Whip Treatment Balm

Ere Perez Cacao Lip Colour

Saint Jane Beauty CBD Lip Gloss

Wander Beauty Lip Retreat Oil

COOLA Mineral Liplux Organic Tinted Lip Balm SPF 30

*COOLA Organic Hydrating Lip Oil Sunscreen SPF 30

Beautycounter Sheer Lipstick

Lune + Aster Vitamin c+e Lip Gloss in Poet

Luk Beautifood Lip Nourish Pink Juniper Natural Lipstick

Au Naturale Eternity Lipstick in RoseGlow

Photo Credit: Stefanie Marie

HAIR

Christophe Robin hair products

Shampoos -

Native shampoo

GLOSS MODERNE Clean Luxury Shampoo

Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath Shampoo

Virtue Refresh Dry Shampoo

Virtue Recovery Shampoo

Wellphoria Nourishing Shampoo

Conditioners -

Native Conditioner

GLOSS MODERNE Clean Luxury Conditioner

Innersense Hydrating Cream Conditioner

Flora Remedia Lavender Hair Oil TreatmentEco Therapy Revive Conditioner

Malibu C Color Prepare Wellness Hair Remedy

Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner

Wellphoria Nourishing Conditioner

Dry Shampoo-

*Act And Acre Dry Shampoo

*Vegamour Dry Shampoo Use GLOWGIRL20 for 20% off

Mousse and Mists-

Innersense Volumizing Foam

Virtue The Finale Shaping Spray

COOLA Scalp & Hair Mist (sunscreen for hair)

Innersense Hair Love Prep Spray

Hair Mask -

GLOSS MODERNE Clean Luxury Masque

Innersense Hair Mask

Serums, Supplements, and Treatments -

VIVI Root 66 Serum

Hush + Hush Deeply Rooted Hair Growth Supplement - Use code “MELISSA” for 20% off)

For All Exfoliating Scalp Treatment

Vegamour Gro+ Advanced Lash Serum Use GLOWGIRL20 for 20% off

Neu Lash - Growth Serum

Vegamour Biotin Hair Gummies Use GLOWGIRL20 for 20% off

*Vegamour GRO+ Advanced Brow Serum Use GLOWGIRL20 for 20% of

Other -

*Virtue Texturizing Spray

Neu Lash - Growth Serum

Raindrops Lite- Shower Filter

T3 Cura Luxe Professional Ionic Hair Dryer

T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand Set

SUPPLEMENTS

*Thorne Health Supplements - Get 20% off the products I use on my store

*Thorne Niacel 200 - Get 20% off the products I use on my store

Lakanto monk fruit sweetener - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off

GOOPGLOW Morning Skin Superpowder

Nordic Naturals Algae Omega supplement

Winged Sleepy CBD Gummies

ThisWorks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray

SkinTē Sparkling Collagen Teas - Use code GLOWGIRL30 (valid for 30% off 12-pack purchases)

LiefRoyal CBD Oil 1250 mg

Juice Beauty Prebiotix Antioxidant Beauty Boost

Thorne Research NAC

TRU NIAGEN NAD+

SkinTē Sparkling Collagen Teas - Use code GLOWGIRL30 (valid for 30% off 12-pack purchases)

LiefRoyal CBD Oil 1250 mg

Juice Beauty Prebiotix Antioxidant Beauty Boost

Thorne Research Vitamin D

Ora Organic Probiotics

Femmenessence MacaHarmony

Relizen -Use code glowgirl20 for 20% off your first month’s subscription

Hush + Hush PlantYourDay Protein - Use code MELISSA for 20% off sitewide

Joya Adaptogen Bliss - Cacao Elixir Blend

Kroma Superfoods Ultimate Vitality

Om Mushroom Superfood - Use code MELISSAMEYERS for 20% off sitewide

Beauty Bar Chocolate - Use code GLOWGIRL10 for 10% off sitewide

Saffron Latte

Fatty acid supplement by Fatty15

Winged Relaxation CBD Gummies Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off

CBD

Beauty -

Saint Jane Calming Luxury Lip Shine

Rejuvenate With Nousha Face Reset Oil 

Saint Jane Vitamin C Drops

Winged Face Oil - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off

Lab to Beauty Lip Balm   

Switch2Pure Bright and Shine Gel Cleanser

Sagely Naturals CBD Brightening Eye Cream

Saint Jane Luxury Beauty Serum 

Priya Apothica CBD Bliss Renewal Serum

Priya Apothica CBD Phyto Metamorphosis Cream

Lord Jones Acid Mantle Repair Moisturizer 

*True Botanicals CBD 500 Anti-Inflammaging Treatment Oil

 Hair products -

For All Hydrating CBD Hair Mask 

Lab To Beauty Shampoo 

Lab To Beauty Conditioner

Wellphoria Nourishing Shampoo 

Wellphoria Nourishing Conditioner 
 

Bath & Body -

Winged Radiance Body Oil - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off

Lord Jones CBD Body Lotion

Vertly Relief Lotion

Prima R & R Advanced Recovery Cream - Use code GLOWGIRL for 20% off

*Prima Beyond Body Oil Stress Remedy Use code GLOWGIRL for 20% off

Herbivore Botanicals Emerald CBD Cleansing Bar Soap  

Sagely Naturals Calm Relief And Recovery CBD Roll-On

Lab To Beauty Soothing Bath Soak 

Highline Wellness Hydrate, Relax, Restore Bath Bombs

Dr. Kerklaan Natural CBD Sleep Cream

*CBD + Nature Body Scrub

*Terra Vita Revive CDB Bath Salts

 Ingestibles -

Winged Sleepy CBD Gummies -Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off

Winged Relaxation CBD Gummies - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off

*Winged Rise Up Energy and Focus CBD Gummies Use code Glowgirl20 for 20% off

Favour Gum

Lief Royal 1250 Full-Spectrum CBD Oil

Calivolve RESTORE Collection Chocolate Box 

 Gron Adaptogenic Chocolate Sampler

Highline CBD Clarity Gummies

The Trusted Lab CBD Wellness Gummies With Vitamin C + Zinc

 Topical Pain Relief -

Prima Bath Gem - Use GLOWGIRL for 20% off

NuBloom Sleep Balm Stick

Leef Organics Recover CBD Sport Herbal Recovery Formula

Switch2Pure Be Chill Body Rub

Pictured: the Beautycounter Sheer Lipstick

BEAUTY COUNTER

After years of testing several Beautycounter clean beauty products, I have been very impressed with many of their products and will be reporting on my favorite items from their line. The company is a leader in the clean beauty movement and I stand behind their philosophy to help educate and share the safest, best quality products available!

Makeup -

Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation

Color Define Brow Pencil

Sheer Lipstick

Touchup Skin Concealer Pen

Beyond Gloss Trio

Skin care -

All Bright C Serum

Countersun 

One Step Makeup Remover Wipes

Countertime Regimen Set

Sugar Body Scrub in Lemongrass

Hydrating Body Lotion in Citrus Mimosa  

Citrus Mimosa Hand Wash and Hand Cream

Counterstart Cococream Cleanser 

Brightside DuoBeautycounter

My Everyday Makeup Products & Why I Love Them

Lately I've been receiving a ton of questions regarding what makeup products I use, so I decided to put together a blog post highlighting my everyday makeup look. With Fall around the corner, now is the perfect time to invest in some amazing beauty products that look great on most skin types and at the same time prolong your summer glow!

Scroll down for all the details! 

Before I put any makeup on my face, I always prep my skin with my Olie Rose Glow Drops face oil. This potent formula brightens, de-puffs and evens out my skin tone, leaving my face silky smooth and ready for my makeup routine. I apply with my fingertips and then take a minute to rub the oil in with my Jenny Patinkin Rose on Face Roller. Facial rolling is actually an ancient beauty practice that temporarily lifts and firms the skin while also providing energetic healing. It's become a daily ritual for me!

Due to my Mediterranean background and not enough sleep, I have dark under-eye circles that need to be camouflaged. I start my everyday makeup look by dabbing a tiny bit of COVER FX concealer cream and gently blend it under my eyes. This water-based liquid offers medium to full coverage and comes in several different shades (I use G Med-Deep). I really love their concealer because it blends nicely and naturally into the skin, provides great coverage and brightens up the area under my eyes. Because it comes in SO many different shades, you are bound to find one that matches your skin and one tube seems to last forever! I also use the Yves Saint Laurent’s instant highlighter (a cult favorite) and usually put this on after I am done with my shadow, liner and mascara.  This product is best used under the eyes as it reflects the light very well and really works wonders to brighten up that area. You can also use it around your lip line to help define your lips.

After my concealer, I apply Coola’s Tinted BB+ Cream all over my face. I’m a huge fan of this product because it's formulated with 70% organic ingredients, has SPF 30 and gives me a luminescent, sun-kissed glow (the medium/deep shade works well with olive skin tones and the golden is great for most skin tones). Then I use NARS Pressed Powder in the shade ‘Mountain’ to lock in the BB+ cream. This powder absorbs excess oil and leaves my skin shine free! I apply the powder with Jenny Patinkin’s Luxury Vegan Powder/Bronzer Brush. I have her entire Luxury Vegan Collection and am obsessed with her brushes--they are the best quality and the softest brushes ever. All of her brushes in this collection are made with synthetic fibers that are finer than natural hair and have 2.5x more bristles than a typical makeup brush. When was the last time you invested in a new set of good brushes?

Also using one of  Jenny Patinkin’s brushes, I apply my favorite bronzer by COVER FX in the shade ‘Suntan.’ I really love this one is because it goes on matte, doesn’t leave my skin looking orange plus it's fabulous for contouring. The other bronzer I love is by Lune + Aster and it comes in a palette with the most perfect pink shade of blush-a great two-for-one product to add to your make-up arsenal. 

After applying my bronzer, I like to highlight my cheekbones. My two favorite highlighters are Au Naturale Highlighter Stick  (100% natural) in rose gold and the Enhancer Drops in moonlight by COVER FX. Both of these products are essential in order to get that fresh and beautiful contoured glow. I usually use the stick during the day and the drops at night since they are a bit more shimmery!

On to the eyes!

I am in LOVE with SAINT’S Naturally Nude Eyeshadow Palette. The colors in this palette are simply gorgeous and perfect for a very natural no-makeup look. I use the lighter shades on my lid and the darker shades in my crease, again with Jenny Patinkin's fab brushes. Another favorite eyeshadow palette is Jane Iredale’s Naturally Glam Eyeshadow Kit-these natural shades are SO gorgeous and have a bit of sparkle to them so this palette is great for evening too. Both palettes have warm, neutral shades, allowing you to achieve a natural everyday makeup look. 

Once my shadow is applied, I use this eyeliner pencil BYTERRY in shade 'Bronze Green.' It’s a very deep green with a touch of gold (looks more like a brownish bronze on) and really works well with the eyeshadow palettes I mentioned above. I use this pencil daily because it makes my eyes pop but is soft enough to be considered a “day” look. For mascara, I go back and forth between two products. I’ve been using MAYBELLINE’S Great Lash in glam black for what seems like forever for my waterproof mascara! I love its grabber brush because it allows me to reach all of my lashes and is clump free. I also use Rimmel Lash Accelerator-it instantly extends my lashes by up to 99% and is actually formulated to grow your lashes over time. Both mascaras are priced right and can also be purchased at your local drugstore. 

After my eyes are complete, I like to fill in my brows with my Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil by Hourglass. This particular pencil combines the benefits and technique of a powder, pencil and wax and really adds dimension to my brows. The triangular tip makes it so easy to use and I love using the little brush on the other end to smooth my brows out.

Now for the lips!

I apply SAINTS Angel Kiss lipstick to my lips and love that there is a shimmer to this natural sand shade. It’s all natural, toxic free, and vegan too! I first discovered the SAINTS brand from shopping at Switch2Pure, my safe beauty shopping destination. Once you start using this brand, you will totally be hooked too!

I also apply lipgloss to add an extra touch of shine and complete my makeup look for the day. Sara Happ’s The Lip Slip makes the best glosses that last for hours. My fave go-to shade is “The Ballet Slip”, the perfect sheer shade of baby pink with a subtle whitish undertone.

There you have it-my entire makeup routine! Click on any of the links throughout my post to purchase or shop select products below in the carousel. Like how-to videos? Go to my beauty Instagram highlight to see how I apply most of the products referred to above! Feel free to leave a comment or questions regarding any of these products.  

Happy makeup shopping! 

xxMelissa

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