Natural products are very popular among consumers these days. Especially with the recent trend of using organic and pure ingredients. Natural products refer to products that contain ingredients produced by nature. Consumers on the hunt for natural products emphasise on the word ‘natural’. Pure, nature-derived products without synthetics are exactly what they look out for. Being able to harness the power of nature in its purest form is more beneficial than lab-produced chemicals that might have harmful effects. There are tons of products out in the market labelling themselves as natural and organic, but which ones are better? Read on to find out some of the highly raved natural and organic products and their reviews from last year’s Try and Review Award winners in our list below.
1. LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET COCONUT OIL & YLANG YLANG SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER
This shampoo and conditioner duo will surely give your hair a vibrant boost of radiance. They are infused with virgin coconut oil, providing you with the best moisture for your hair, especially those with curls. Try and Review Awards winner, @pilgrimer08 from the Philippines, loves this shampoo and conditioner set. Rating it a 4/5 star, she shared that the “shampoo is very fragrant and for just an ample amount, it is bubbly upon pouring onto the hair. It is smooth on the hair and the fragrant last longer within the day.”. Best of all? The brand ethically sources for all their fragrance, uses 100% recycled and recyclable bottles is and are cruelty-free and vegan.
2. 100% NATURAL COFFEE BODY SCRUB
With this body scrub, the skin will absorb antioxidants which can help prevent premature ageing. This 100% natural product has no harmful chemicals such as EDTA, Triethanolamine or PEGs. The coffee exfoliators in the scrub help to slough off dead skin, dirt and oil and also provide the skin with antioxidants benefits. @riackles, the Try and Review Awards winner from the Philippines rated this product 4-star out of 5 as she “loved the consistency and scent”! She shared that the “consistency of the product is like lotion. Once you apply it, it doesn’t drip down your arms or legs. The scent smells like coffee, I love it!”. For @riackles, this body scrub helped her relax “after every warm shower.” Furthermore, the “scent stays for a while after the shower.” For all those coffee lovers out there, this body scrub is for you, especially if you truly enjoy the smell of coffee.
3. L’OCCITANE LAVENDER ORGANIC SHOWER GEL
This L’occitane shower gel is organic and it smells great. For those floral-scent lovers, this is for you! Singapore’s Try and Review Awards Winner @Missytangtang “really likes using Lavender shower gel when she is tired and stressed” and rated this shower gel 5 stars. The shampoo has a “scent that is quite subtle and delicate, soothing and calming.” She would definitely recommend this to her friends!
4. EVERSOFT SKINZ CLEAR CARE SOOTHING TONER
Developed and made in South Korea, this toner is part of the new trouble care skincare. It contains water extract from Centella Asiatica – a small plant traditionally used to treat wounds. The extract’s anti-inflammatory property inhibits inflammation and lightens scars. The toner also improves skin’s elasticity as it contains collagen. Both @Impriscillahlah and @Missytangtang are Try and Review Awards winners from Singapore and they are head over heels for this soothing toner with ratings of 4/5 and 3.7/5 respectively. @Impriscillahlah shared that it is “suitable for dry skin especially when you are in a cold place” and @Missytangtang built onto the hype by adding that the toner “smells good!”. @raickles from the Philippines rated it 5 stars and added that she “used it during her pre-period breakout season and it managed her skin pretty well.”
5. HUMAN NATURE 100% NATURAL PURIFYING FACIAL SCRUB
Another highly raved about Human Nature’s product is their facial scrub. Made with real strawberry seeds and fine bamboo granules, these ingredients help soften the skin while removing dirt and toxins. It is crucial to use natural beauty products to reduce any damage to your skin. @riackles from the Philippines loves the scent of strawberries. She shared that “ This facial scrub removes the dead skin on the side of her nose and the rest of her face. The ‘scrub’ size is just the right size for the face — not too fine and not too big.”, not being able to get enough of the facial scrub, she is hoping for a body scrub of similar scent and characteristics. She rated this facial scrub 4.8/5.
6. HUMAN NATURE 100% NATURAL SAFE PROTECT SUNSCREEN SPF 30
Providing you with superior protection against UVA rays from the sun, using solely natural ingredients, this sunscreen is the rated with the highest PA++++. Furthermore, Safe Protect is environmentally friendly, being free from reef-destroying ingredients such as parabens, oxybenzone, benzophenone and Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate that cause the bleaching of corals when washed off. Our Philippines member @riackles who “loves that this is a natural product” gave a 4.3/5 rating. However, she shared that her kids will look “like mimes/clowns” because this product does produce a white cast when applied on the skin.
7. THE SKIN FIRM GENTLE CLEANSERS AND ESSENCE SET
This cleanser is made out of 99% natural coconut-based cleansing water designed for sensitive skin. It contains micellar water which helps maintain the natural balance of the skin’s acid mantle. Best of all, it is effective in cleaning makeup, pollutants and dirt on the skin. @Missytangtang, a Try and Review Awards winner from Singapore, shared that she “wears full makeup very often, and is constantly on the search of micellar water which can remove strong makeup easily and has skincare properties.” She elaborated that “Skin Firm’s Natural Micellar Water is a gentle yet powerful cleansing product. This Micellar water not only can remove my Super hardcore waterproof Makeup with a swipe of my cotton pad, it leaves my skin supple, fresh and hydrated.” Rating it a 5 out of 5, she loves how her “skin is soft to touch and the fact that there is no need for a Toner after the Micellar water as it also tones and purifies. Isn’t it every girls’ beauty godsend ;)” .
8. HUMAN NATURE KIDS NATURAL SHAMPOO AND BODY WASH
For all the parents out there, this shampoo and body wash 2-in-1 bottle is for you! It contains coco nectar which is rich in amino acids and vitamins to nourish and moisturize. This shampoo will moisturise your children’s hair and skin, leaving them smelling great and feeling smooth after every wash. Additionally, it is infused with avocado oil and aloe vera, which will leave your child clean without the detrimental effects of synthetic chemicals. Try and Review Awards winner @riackles from the Philippines shared that her “son is super active and sweats a lot.”. She rated it a 3.7/5 as the scent doesn’t stay as long as she would have liked it because she loves the smell of the shampoo.
9. HUMAN NATURE 100% NATURAL BUG SHIELD DEET-FREE OIL
A must-have for all those living in countries with a tropical climate where the weather is optimal for breeding pests such as mosquitos. This insect repellent is all natural and has a Deet-Free formulation that is infused with organic citronella oil, soy bean oil and eucalyptus oil. This allows for more protection against insects and with a better scent. Our Try and Review Awards winner @riackles from the Philippines shared that it is “a very effective bug spray”. She also said that “Mosquitoes do not go near her children when she applies this.”. She rated it a 5/5 and recommends it to those who want to keep the bugs away.
10. PALMOLIVE NATURALS SMOOTH AND MOISTURE BAR SOAP
100% derived from natural sources, this bar soap moisturises your skin with rich natural plant extracts such as aloe and olive. Try and Review Awards Winner, @pilgrimer08 from the Philippines, shared that “The bar is so fragrant and you can smell the natural scent of an aloe vera” and as she is very happy with the effects of the soap, she rated it 5 stars.
This list just proves that nature is really man’s best friend. Consider these products listed above and try them for yourselves! Your skin deserves better than the effects from synthetic and harmful chemicals. Allow nature’s self-healing properties boost your radiance and leave you feeling even better than before!
Also, want to find out how our members @Impriscillahlah, @pilgrimer08, @riackles, @Liezelpascual and @missytangtang were selected as our Member Winners from last year’s Try and Review Awards? Learn more about our 2021’s Try and Review Awards in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and India here. It is really easy to stand a chance to be our Member Winner and to win some amazing prizes. Simply participate by submitting at least 5 quality reviews of products that you have tried before. Leave your reviews from now till 31 December. It doesn’t matter if it’s a positive or negative review. We just want to hear your honest and unbiased reviews so you can help others make better buying decisions. What are you waiting for?! Start reviewing today!
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