A representative from the Issaquah-based Belli skin care company contacted me a while ago, offering product samples for review on Seattle Mom Blogs. I love working with local companies and I was also drawn to Belli because their products are developed with pregnant mothers and babies in mind. Specifically they attempt to keep their ingredients high quality and safe, screening to avoid ingredients suspected to cause birth defects, harmful effects during breastfeeding and anything containing xenoestrogens, chemicals found in many beauty products that act like hormones and can damage reproductive health.

I’m always looking for products that will be more natural and healthy for my children and me, especially when I’m pregnant or nursing (which I’m not currently but plan to be) so I was excited to give their line a try.

Several Seattle Mom Blogs members tried out their Pamper Me Talc-Free Baby Powder and Eye Brightening Cream. Here’s what they had to say:

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“…I used this [eye] cream once per day and not every day but I did make a point to try & remember to use it at night before going to bed and after a week of this kind of use I have to say it really worked.” – Crafty by Nature

“I love, love, love this baby powder. The only danger I see is that I may end up eating my babies when they’re covered in it.

The eye cream felt great and it gave enough improvement to my raging dark eye bags this morning to make me not look like a zombie.” – Daring Young Mom

“I’m really liking the under-eye cream… so far I haven’t noticed it making me look any less tired than usual, but I love the silky texture and the slight shimmer to help the dark circles not look quite so dark. It feels like a mini spa treatment for myself each time I use it.

The talc-free powder has become my after-shower powder and I love the scent and texture. I definitely plan on using it when our baby is born!” – Holly from Ramblings of a Seattle Area Mom

“The Belli powder is a must have. It’s light, unlike other powders I’ve tried before and has a nice subtle fragrance to it which is so much better then other heavily perfumed powders. I’ve taken to sprinkling a little bit on myself after a shower and it is indeed divine.” – Worker Mommy from Because I must Blog

“When applying the Belli baby powder to my child’s precious and alway-moist special parts, I instantly realized the Belli powder seemed to have a drier consistency then the “store brand” powders we’ve used in the past. It spread on his skin easier and seemed lighter and smoother. There was also no overwhelming smell, which makes me usually associate a product with ‘cheap perfumes’.

And yet, the best part about the Belli powder was the fact that the round package was small enough to fit into my Sweet Babboo’s hands. Each diaper change, when I begin to apply the powder he grabs the container from my hands and yells ‘Babboo do it’. And then, with legs spread eagle and straight up in the air, he begins to shake, rattle, and roll the powder on his tiny body.

It makes me laugh every time.” – Hola Isabel

“Belli is not just wonderful for tired moms and stinky babies, it’s something I can foresee using years and years from now as well. I love the soothing eye cream for my tired eyes. After turning thirty, I’ve noticed those bags under my eyes that remind me of someone I never was. The Belli eye product, although used only a short time, feels cool and refreshing in the morning…

I loved the opportunity to try these products and absolutely would put them in a gift package for new moms in the future. It’s worth it.” – Mrs. Flinger

“…the Eye Brightening Cream, which should be a staple of any woman’s beauty regimen, whether she’s a new mother or not a mother at all. We ALL get tired eyes once in awhile, therefore, we ALL can reap the rewards of this awesome cream. After applying it under my eyes, which, by the way, were woken up at 2, 2:33, 3, and 4 a.m. due to various child “emergencies” the night before, I looked at my husband and said, “Do I look more awake?” And he said, “Yeah babe.” So, you know it was working. Either that or I’ve got one fabulously trained man on my hands. Either way, I don’t feel like I need to cover up my tired eyes with cheap sunglasses when I use this stuff and I look forward to incorporating it into my regular “beauty” routine which does not, at this time, even include washing my face before bed (did I just admit that?)!” – Carrie from Third Time’s a Charm?

“As for the eye cream- it went on easily and felt nice. I think it helped me look slightly more human, but it would be a big order for any cream to make up for the exhaustion of the last few weeks! I enjoyed using the eye cream and plan to continue to do so.” – Carrie from Growing a Baby in Seattle

“I really liked the eye puffy cream. It felt light, natural and silky and I thought it made me look refreshed.” – Eve from Good Enough

In honor of Earth Day, Belli is offering our readers a Complexion Protection Kit. Here’s what they say about it:

Belli Acne Clearing Facial Wash

- A combination sunscreen and facial hydrator that leaves you feeling comfortable and protected throughout the day. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide guard against UVA rays, UVB rays, and chloasma– dark brown splotchy areas on the face. This product is lightly tinted to blend in with all skin types. It is oil free, and may be worn alone or underneath makeup.

To enter, leave a comment on this post. And, if you blog green with our sassy Earth Day banner and leave a link to your post, we’ll enter you twice.

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