My entire beauty routine was thrown for a loop about a week ago. My car was parked on a street in Bucktown, and silly me left a purse in the backseat containing every makeup and beauty product I owned (Word to the wise- just because you know there are no cash or cards in your purse, does not mean the robber does.) So, now somewhere in Bucktown walks a well made-up, put together criminal and I am out about $300 in products.

Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise, because now I am forced to replace my entire beauty arsenal. So, rather than running out and buying all the same old stuff, I am (in honor of the Green Issue) going organic/green with my beauty regimen. Below are some great products we have found that are good for your body, the earth and your budget.

Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer, $5. This lip shimmer is made of all natural ingredients, comes in a ton of colors and is now packaged without shrink wrap, saving 1800 miles of shrink wrap from our landfills each year!

Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner, $6.99 each. This shampoo and conditioner team is perfect for parched winter hair. Made from whipped egg whites, coconut oil and housed in recycled packaging, its a beautiful way to go green. 

juice Beauty SPF 30 Mineral Light Moisturizer, $29. We love products that can multitask, but this one goes above and beyond! A tinted moisturizer, it provides moisture, coverage and also an SPF (yes, you still need this in the winter). Plus, it is made with all organic, chemical-free ingredients.

(Lacey Brenly)