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British Winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards

8/5/2021

Rabot 1745 - winner in the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards

Sakrid frenzy face wash - Rabot 1745 - winner in the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards

baylis & harding goodness - Rabot 1745 - winner in the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards

delilah cosmetics - Rabot 1745 - winner in the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards

British winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards
- Rabot 1745, Sakrid, Baylis & Harding and Delilah Cosmetics.

Hi everyone,

Is it August already? Last week I shared the stories of some Australian and New Zealand winners of the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards. It was really fun getting to know the stories behind the brands a little better and I could really feel that sense of Australasia coming from the products and the back stories. Today however, I’m going to focus on some of the British winners. Maybe a little less exotic to me, however, whenever I meet new people here in Italy they gush when I tell them I’m from London.

Let's look at a few of the Gold Winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards! They include Rabot 1745, Sakrid, Baylis & Harding and Delilah Cosmetics.

BEST ALOE VERA PRODUCT GOLD WINNER
Rabot 1745 - Aloe Vera Shower Gel

There is a fascinating story behind Rabot Beauty. The Rabot Estate on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia has been the home of cacao farming for over 250 years but had fallen into disrepair until 2006 when it was discovered by Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris. With help from the local community they have brought the land back to its former beauty and it is now the home of Hotel Chocolat.

Their Aloe Vera shower gel contains real Aloe Vera and Cacao Seed Butter. Everything starts and finishes with the cacao. On the Rabot estate in Soufrière, the team lovingly tend the cacao, from seedling to bean. Skin is left moisturised and beautifully cleansed, and who can resist the chocolatey aroma from the cacao seed butter. We love the fact that Hotel Chocolat has branched into the realms of beauty with their Rabot 1745 range.

BEST VEGAN SKINCARE PRODUCT GOLD WINNER
Sakrid - Superfood Frenzy Organic Face Wash

Sakrid Co-founder, Natalie says that the brand was conceived while her mother had breast cancer. Becoming much more aware of the ingredients of products, Natalie realised that they had been unknowingly exposing themselves to a lot of potentially harmful ingredients and chemicals which were common among beauty products, even ones which advertised themselves as ‘natural’. Natalie now considers it her mission to take harmful ingredients out of everyday life for herself, her family and for anyone else who wants to know more about truly natural products.

BEST VEGAN BODY PRODUCT GOLD WINNER
Baylis & Harding - Goodness Oud, Cedar & Amber Natural Body Wash

Baylis & Harding have a strong ethos regarding kindness to animals and boast certification from PETA and The Vegan Society. The products are not tested on animals and are all Vegan-friendly with the exception of one hand wash which contains honey extract. They also proudly declare that all their products are free of microbeads which threaten our oceans and have adopted the Plastic Pact policies for their packaging to reduce negative effects on the environment.

BEST VEGAN MAKEUP PRODUCT WINNER
Delilah Cosmetics - Pure Light illuminating Powder

Delilah is also PETA certified and strongly believes in rejecting any markets which demand animal testing. In fact, they are so committed to these values that there is not a trace of animal products not only in their ingredients but also in the packaging and even in their hardware like brushes. This has been a core value since their beginnings in 2014. They also avoid using Parabens in their products since they feel not enough is known about them yet to make an informed decision.

There we have four fantastic British Brands which are clearly genuinely committed to green beauty and have a host of admirable values which really make their way into the essence of the brand and the products. Why not read the full list of winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards and all the information on each brand in our free e-magazine Global Makeup Magazine here.

Thanks again for reading!

Ciao for now!

Dan

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Full List of winners for the 2020 Global Green Beauty Awards

8/9/2020

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The 2020 Global Green Beauty Awards winners have been announced. Celebrating the best in Green & Clean beauty, the awards looks at the best beauty products from brands making an active effort to make their beauty products more eco friendly.

There are a number of categories recognising the best of Natural, Organic, Vegan, Sustainable, Plastic Free and Ethical products. From skincare, to cosmetics, from hair care to body care, you can now see which products are excellent and green and clean at the same time!

With over 300 entries, it was a competitive year for the 2020 Global Green Beauty Awards. Read the winners in the list below, or read more about them in the e-magazine Global Makeup Magazine.

Winners list for the 2020 Global Green Beauty Awards.

Best ethical beauty product
Gold - Dr.PAWPAW Scrub and Nourish
Gold - Deardot Yuja Cleansing Seal
Silver - EK Sunscreens Kawakawa & Tamanu Certified Natural Sun Protection
Bronze - Lavera Hydro Sensation Cream Gel

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Brightening serums and oil serums

7/3/2020

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House of Life London No 7 INTENSE RADIANCE BOOST

Organic pharmacy stabalised vitamin c serum

Are you looking for the best serum? Here's our thoughts on some of the top brands out there right now.

It’s hard to get through daily life without it leaving its mark. We’ve been looking at some fabulous products called 'brightening serums' which are available which all help counter these effects whether caused by slight physical scars or skin conditions caused by nature, nurture or pollution. They all have a brightening effect on the skin. With varying price points our team have been looking at some of the varying natural ingredients being used ranging from the cucumber plant to rosehips.

PAI ROSEHIP BIO REGENERATE OIL
This product is for all skin types is made in London Founded by Sarah Brown some thirteen years ago Pai steer clear of using common irritants preservatives and man made ingredients. Not tested on Animals. The company has certification from The Soil Association and accreditation from the Vegan Society. Rich in Omegas to help skin regeneration Pai’s Rosehip BioRegenerate Facial Oil offers help for all skin types including Acne, Eczema and Rosacea prone skin. This product uses Andean Rosehip oil. It has a RRP of £24.00

From the New Zealand Company Living Nature we next present LIVING NATURE ACTIVE BRIGHTENING SERUM with Hyaluronic acid Again this is a brightening treatment with active Atlantic Kelp and tropical Pracaxi fruit seed to minimise skin pigmentation and even out skin tone. Hyaluronic Acid boosts collagen and Rosehip oil boosts skin regeneration Harakeke Flax Gel helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike other similar products which are mainly clear serums Living Nature Active Brightening Serum is a creamy liquid It absorbs easily and is best used along with Living Nature moisturiser. This product is £32 and currently available in the UK if you purchase from their stockist Naturisimo.

Back to London based companies HOUSE OF LIFE LONDON presents No 7 INTENSE RADIANCE BOOST. This is aimed at targeting age defying skin problems. The oil is hand crafted from the purest ingredients including parsley, lemon and potato. With its Neroli infused essential oil blend acting as a mood enhancer both body and soul are being treated. A terrific skin correction product. It has a RRP of £47.

THE ORGANIC PHARMACY, another firm favourite of ours offers THE ORGANIC PHARMACY STABILISED VITAMIN C SERUM a boost to firmness and collagen and to improve texture and brighten even skin tone Ingredients are 91% organic. Vitamin C has been shown to reverse multiple signs of ageing whilst boosting collagen and skin elasticity suitable for vegans Also great for the decolette. The main ingredient is Virginiana flower water from organic farms The Organic Pharmacy never fails to deliver. RRP £45.00

SCIENCE OF SKIN
And last but not least Science of Skin Rescue No 1 Douglas Mc George a leading UK cosmetic surgeon along with Ardeshir Bayat , an acclaimed academic skin biologist have joined ranks to produce a series of products all aimed at helping specific skin repair. Science Of Skin No 1 Is just one of these natural, cruelty free and vegan products developed to encourage treatment for scarring

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What is the difference between vegan and cruelty free beauty products?

6/12/2020

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What is the difference between vegan and cruelty free beauty

Vegan? Cruelty free? We look into what is behind the words for the beauty industry

The 2020 Global Green Beauty awards is aimed at beauty brands who are trying to bring out more green beauty lines or clean beauty lines. The idea is to educate and to move towards a more eco conscious direction for beauty brands and to celebrate those brands which are already greener and cleaner.

There are many ways to be green and clean, for example being plastic free, zero waste, natural, organic, vegan and cruelty free. But being one doesn't necessary mean you are the other. So in today's blog post we thought we would go through some environmental and ecological terminology as it isn't always that clear. It is one thing when you're in the supermarket picking up organic eggs, but another thing when you are browsing for the latest beauty products.

What is Vegan beauty?

Vegan beauty products by definition contain no animal products or animal derivatives. That means, no lanolin, no beeswax, no honey, no collagen, no gelatin for example.

Vegan cosmetics does not necessarily therefore mean it is not tested on animals. The term purely means it contains no animal products or derivatives. Saying that, many many ethical brands try to tick all the boxes and they will often be both vegan and cruelty free beauty products. However, saying it is Vegan is not enough to ensure it is cruelty free, it also needs to state that too in order to be certain it is. Often this is written on the packaging, or on the website, otherwise you can check with the manufacturer directly.

What are cruelty free beauty products?

Ok, so for a brand to be cruelty free, it needs to not test the products on animals at any stage.

That sounds easy, so where does the gray area begin?

Often companies say they are 'required by law' to test on animals. This is more often than not for global brands where in some countries it is necessary to test on animals for the product to be able to be sold there. That means, those companies are not cruelty free, as at some stage (to sell the products in some countries) they have to test on animals, even if it is through a third party.

So is my cruelty free product vegan?
As we said above, being cruelty free does not equate to the product being vegan. This is as though no animals may have been tested on, the product may still contain a product like honey, and therefore not be considered as vegan as the ingredients include animal derivatives.

That's quite a lot of information when looking at vegan and cruelty free cosmetics brands, but we hope that cleared up some questions for you for when you are next browsing for your next beauty purchase.

We celebrate all brands that are making efforts to support the environment, whether in its ingredients, ethics, testing or more. Slowly slowly, we are all becoming more aware about the environment and our impact on it, as well as its impact on us. We look forward to sharing the winners showcase with you for the 2020 Global Green Beauty Awards on the 10th August when we announce the winners in the Global Makeup Magazine. This awards is for all brands who have products which are in some way, ethical, green and of course clean.

Have a great day,
The Global Makeup Awards team xx

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British Winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards

British winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards
- Rabot 1745, Sakrid, Baylis & Harding and Delilah Cosmetics.

Full List of winners for the 2020 Global Green Beauty Awards

Brightening serums and oil serums

Are you looking for the best serum? Here's our thoughts on some of the top brands out there right now.

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Vegan? Cruelty free? We look into what is behind the words for the beauty industry

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British Winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards

British winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards ​- Rabot 1745, Sakrid, Baylis & Harding and Delilah Cosmetics.

Full List of winners for the 2020 Global Green Beauty Awards

Brightening serums and oil serums

Are you looking for the best serum? Here's our thoughts on some of the top brands out there right now.

What is the difference between vegan and cruelty free beauty products?

Vegan? Cruelty free? We look into what is behind the words for the beauty industry

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British winners from the 2021 Global Green Beauty Awards
- Rabot 1745, Sakrid, Baylis & Harding and Delilah Cosmetics.

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