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For those of you who use organic skin care products (I have been one for approximately 3 years now) you will know that it is difficult to find a face cream that includes an SPF. Because it is all natural, the SPF needs to be a physical block and therefore gives you more of a mime-like glow rather than the usual sun-kissed variety. This fact has essentially made me an organic face cream tester, changing brands a few times a year, never quite finding all of the attributes that I look for: moisturizing, smells yummy but not too yummy, good value for the money, organic and ideally contains an SPF.

Along comes a spa line called Eminence. I have encountered this line before and liked the idea of the small-batch process using ingredients grown on a rural organic farm in the Hungarian hills. I once used the Sour Cherry Whip Moisturizer which literally made my mouth water every time I used it. Alas, I didn’t find it moisturizing enough for my skin. Last week I decided to give the brand another try upon discovering that they had added a face cream with an SPF - the Tomato Summer Sun Cream with SPF 16 was mine. Tomato you say? I thought the same thing, ick. I must admit that it is surprisingly refreshing with a touch of something minty that makes my face tingle with delight. At $60 it sounds expensive but it does last a long time and since they do not add water to any of their creams, you can add a little to thin it out on the days you need less. Factor in less money spent on expensive sunscreen for your face and it almost makes sense.

This might be it. The one that makes me faithful. Next on my list? The Eminence Tropical Vanilla Sun Cream SPF 32 (smells like heaven on Earth) and the Wild Plum Eye Cream (expensive but necessary for these pesky dark circles). Free shipping over $200 on the Canadian site www.eskincarestore.com. Yes, it is easy to spend that on your own but you can also team up with a friend in need.

Photos: Eminenceorganics.com