Recently, I had the pleasure of getting the scoop on Lavanila Laboratories' new line of products for babies, kids and sensitive adults.
Lavanila Laboratories was founded by Danielle Raynor and Laura DiGirolamo, self-proclaimed beauty junkies whose original line of products was developed because they weren't able to wear conventional perfumes. Thus, Lavanila Laboratories was born. The idea of the line came as a result of Danielle's becoming a mother.
The Heathy Baby line will be launched on May 13 at Sephora stores and
Sephora.com only.
The Heathy Baby line consists of the following products:
Healthy Baby Wash ($16) - Natural ph-balanced two-in-one shampoo and body wash w/30 natural ingredients.
Healthy Baby Lotion ($15) - Organic vanilla and chamomile nourish and protect your babies skin.
Healthy Baby Bottom ($15) - 100% natural formula to protect your baby's bottom
Healthy Baby Butter ($14) - Ultra-rich hydration with 30 vitamins and minerals to soothe dry skin.
Healthy Baby Block ($20) - Chemical-free combining titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, protects delicate skin from the sun. SPF 40 for babies over 6 months or with your pediatrician's recommendation.
What I liked about Healthy Baby:
- 100% Natural ingredients
- All ingredients have the common name on the packaging so you don't have to think about what it is (e.g. squalane = olive, cetyl alcohol = coconut)
- Healthy baby ingredients like noni juice (??? me to, but it is an ancient polynesian botanical known as an anti-oxidant), organic calendula flower to heal and protect and aloe to nourish and hydrate
- The scent is clean and natural, like a baby
- All the basics - hypo-allergenic, pediatrician-approved, chemical-free, ph-balanced
- Does not include petrochemicals, phthalates, propylene glycol, silicones, synthetic dyes and parabens
- Packaging is recyclable
- Loved the packaging, very classic
- Made in the USA
- The product can be used for kids and sensitive adults. I have no idea why but I somehow think that baby products can't be used anyone else but babies. This line would be great for everyone.
What I didn't like about Healthy Baby Wash:
- Nothing except maybe the price. That said, when to brands like Kiehl's and Mustela, I would say that pricing is in line with those products. Talking to the founders, I realized that I am pretty bad about reading labels especially when it comes to what I put on my skin. I really don't read the labels. So when I compare the ingredients of their product to the mega brands, I think it's worth integrating Lavanila products into my daily use for their long-term benefits.
me and co-founder Danielle Raynor
To kick off the launch, Lavanila is teaming with Sephora on a nationwide search for the new face of their healthy baby collection. The Happy, Healthy Baby Search will run from May 11 to June lst. The search will be open to children 6 months to 4 years old.
New Yorkers:
There is an open casting call at the Sephora Fifth Avenue store on Friday, May 14th from 2pm to 6pm. Parents are encouraged to bring their babies to meet the judges, have their pictures taken and to get free samples.
The first 50 parents to attend the casting call will receive a Sephora gift card with a mystery value worth up to $100.
Parents outside New York City:
Enter the contest at
sephoracom/win/healthybaby from May 11 to June lst.
The grand prize winner will receive: an opportunity to be the face of Lavanila Baby, a three-day/two night trip to NYC, a professional photo shoot, two keepsake photo, the entire Healthy Baby collection and a $500 Sephora gift card. Two runner-ups will also receive the entire Healthy Baby collection and a $300 Sephora gift card.
Where to find it:
sephora stores
sephora.com
Lavanila.com
Disclosure: Products were provided Lavanila Laboratories for review purposes only.
