Product Review: Desert Essence Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector

Moisturizes hair and restores healthy luster.

Leaves hair smooth and soft.
Protects hair against heat styling damage.

A unique blend of 4 desert botanicals and coconut oil extracts
help prevent and repair damage to hair leaving hair
smooth and healthy. This lightweight spray penetrates hair cuticle
and conditions from within, protecting the surface of the hair

against further damage. Jojoba seed extract conditions and
adds shine.

Jojoba and Coconut Extracts help nourish brittle hair and condition
dry scalp restoring moisture.

Cactus and Agave drench hair in moisture and hep restore a healthy luster

Panthenol or Provitamin B5 penetrates and seals hair surface to protect
it from styling damage.

$9.99

8.5 fl.oz
100% Vegan
Wheat, Glutten and Silicone Free.

Scent:
*I personally love the scent of this, I'm a sucker for anything Pineapple or Coconut scented.
*It is a bit strong at first, and the scent does fade but it's a muted scent, and it does linger for a
  bit, and it does fade away.
*If you are sensitive to smells I would smell this first.

Product:I'm dividing this in two parts since its a hair defrizzer and heat protector.
Heat Protector:*As a heat protector it works great, I saw less split ends, I wasn't curling/straightening my hair
  as often and I wasn't using a blow dryer at all.
*It doubles as a natural leave in hair conditioner with its natural coconut, jojoba oils.
*as far as heat protectant, I feel it does work, it does help protect against split ends,
  but I don't believe it can repair them, I've always believed that there is no repairing them.
 *When used consistently your hair's natural shine does come through.
Defrizzer:
*As a defrizzer I do feel it works, if you are looking for something to completely get rid of
  frizzy hair then and there this isn't it.
*If you use this product over time, and consistently,now I'm not saying straighten your hair
  everyday but even just using it as a leave-in conditioner after you get out of the shower.
*My hair can be pretty unruly, and using this along with other products has helped.
*Using this alone will help you but when its used in combination of other products to help
   tame the unruly frizzies, I believe it does help.

On days that I don't use any heat on my hair I spray this after I get out of the shower and let my
hair air dry, once in a while I'll give myself a blow out, I'm trying not to use my curling iron as much.
this gives my hair a shine, which is what really drew me to this product, well that and it's cruelty free. 

 

Product Review: Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian Cocktail Bodywash Lava Flow

A shot that is oh so smooth.
For a shower erupting with skin-softening Polynesian pleasure, look for this exfoliating
cocktail. Tiny natural loofah scrubbles, fruit extracts and sugar can extract, our secret
rum loving ingredient, scrub, smooth and soften to reveal your skin's hidden beauty.
To escape the everyday, let this cocktail wash away your cares. The only thing missing
is a mini umbrella. Okole Maluna.

 

 

 

Close up of the little loofah scrubbles...

 

 Retails for $8.95

on the Alba Botanica website

http://www.albabotanica.com/body/bath-shower/exfoliating-lava-flow.html

Available at select Targets as well.

 

100% Vegetarian.
 NO: Animal testing
Artificial colors
Parabens,
Phthalates
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Myreth Sulfate.

 

This body wash is part of their Hawaiian Body care collection, there
are two others in the collection, Creamy Pina Colada and Revitalizing
Mai Tai. All of which have yummy names in my book.

Scent:
* Scent has always been a deal breaker for me, if it smells good I'm buying it.
   And this smells so good.
*I can pick up different fruit scents such as mango, strawberry and pineapple,
   there is also papaya in this as well.
*The scent is strong but as you begin to use it the smells lessens.
*If you are sensitive to scents smell this in store before purchasing.
*I love using this in the morning, the smell helps me wake up..
*The scent does linger for a bit, but fades away.
*If you have perfumes with any of the above mentioned fruits
  this would definitely help with layering your scent and helping
  the scent of your perfume last longer.
 

Product:
*Not only does it smell yummy, it works really well.
*It's a happy medium between a thick and thin consistency.
*The scrub isn't harsh like some others are, it's a softer scrub
   that definitely gets the job done.

*It leaves my skin smooth, and smelling great.
*A little of this goes a long way, I've had this since February of
  this year and I still have a lot left.

I bought this to replace my non cruelty-free body wash, and I
was happily surprised, with the holidays coming around I know
I will be taking advantage of any sales they might have to stock up...


 

 

Product Review: Alba Botanica Natural Acnedote Maximum Strength Face & Body Wash

It's time for tough love:

This powerfully natural, botanically effective, dual-purpose face and body scrub, with max strength

2% salicylic acid, is tough on backne but gentle enough for daily facial cleansing. Oil-free and form-

ulated with proven zit-zapper Salicylic Acid (naturally derived from Willow Bark Extract) plus

ground walnut shell to scrub away oil, dirt, and pore-plugging dead skin cells. Help banish breakouts

for visibly clearer skin without over-irritation. 80% of testers saw clearer skin throughout the day.

Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic.

Retails for $9.95 on the Alba Botanica Website

http://www.albabotanica.com/face/whats-your-worry/acne-care/face-body-scrub.html

100% Vegetarian. No: Animal Testing, Artificial Colors, Artificial Fragrances, Parabens, Phthalates,

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Myreth Sulfate.

 

Packaging:
White tube, flip lid.
 

Product:OH MY CHEESECAKES!!! where do I begin, ok so I spotted this at
walmart on clearance for 7.99 and I still had not found a good cruelty free
replacement for my St. Ives Apricot Scrub, so I knew that Alba Botanica was
leaping Bunny approved so I bought it.

Scent:
Smelling products for me is a must so I smelled this in store and the
first thing I thought of was henna tattoo( henna paste) and orange and
sandalwood, so after reading the ingredients on the website there is
orange peel oil, and bergamot, the latter being one of my favorite notes
in perfumes. I absolutely love the way this smells, and if you are sensitive
to smells, I would definitely smell this before purchasing.

*The product has a thinner consistency then the St. Ives scrub,
   this scrub serves a dual purpose for those bacne and facial acne as well.
*My main problem is the occasional pimples from stress, bad eating habits
  or mother nature paying me a visit lol.
*So the first time using this was the day of purchase didn't use it the second day,
  so the third day I noticed the pimple was smaller so I rubbed the scrub into
  the pimple a bit more, and the fifth day the pimple was just about gone which
  was awesome.
*It does tingle which is the peppermint oil working, I like to put this on after
  I apply my conditioner, and leave it on no longer than 10 minutes,( if you have
  sensitive skin no longer than 5) I like to leave it on a bit longer so the product has
  time to get in there and do what it's got to do lol.
*I use this 3 times a week and I use it daily whenever I get a pimple and it gets
  rid of pimples with in 3-4 days.
*I moisturize more when I use it daily, this is all natural and doesn't contain harsh
  chemicals like the St. Ives scrub does, what sold me on this was the maximum
  strength part of the product.
*It lathers, but not a lot, which is a good thing.
*My husband loves this, he has bacne and it helps keep it under control, and uses
  it 3 times a week.
 

Overall this product is amazing, if you have allergies to walnuts I would stay away, since the scrub part of this is crushed walnut shells, and do a test spot on your hand, I have nothing but the best things to say about this product, Thankies to Alba Botanica for making not only an awesome product but a cruelty free product as well...
Thankies for reading
Til Next Time lovelies...♥
 





Product Review: Jason Naturals Aloe Vera Pure Natural Deodorant Roll-On

 

Our Pure Natural Deodorant Roll-On effectively controls odor
for long lasting protection.Naturally sourced corn and rice
starches neutralize odor, while grapefruit seed extract known
for it's antimicrobial properties, help fight odor causing bacteria.
Natural Aloe Vera and nourishing Vitamin E soothe and soften your
underarms.

 

 

No Aluminum,Parabens,
Phthalates or Propelyne Glycol

3 fl oz.

Cruelty free

Leaping Bunny Certified

**This Review is for the Roll on only**

 

Packaging:*Slim bottle, I prefer a slim bottle vs. a wider one becasue the wider
  ones are just awkward for me to handle...
*twist off cap

Scent:*it has a light pleasant Aloe Vera scent.
*if you are sensitve to scents I would recommend
  smelling this before purchasing.

Product:*I have a love/hate relationship with all roll-ons in general.
*I put it on shirtless, because I want it on my underarm not my shirt.
*I want the aloe vera stick but the vitamin shoppe did not have so I
  went with the roll-on.
*It lasts for four hours(my shifts are usually 4 hours long) I wore it
  to work and when I got home I smelled a little musky..lol
*If you're an active person you are going to be reapplying after 4 hours.
*I love using this when I'm just lounging around at home.
 ( I have a non-cruelty free one for work/more active days)
*I am excited to try their deodorant stick to see if it will be stronger for work.

Hope you found this review helpful, thankies for reading...
Til Next Time...=D



Product Review: Desert Essence Daily Essential Moisturizer

*Re-hydrates skin with regular use
*Restores skin's softness
*Soothes and helps nourish, day or night

The essential oil of the flowering geraniums adds a soft natural fragrance to this
daily moisturizer, fortified with jojoba oil and aloe vera to soothe, restore and main-
tain the soft feel you love in your skin.

Made in the USA

4 fl oz/120 ml

$7.99

https://www.desertessence.com/

 

Scent:
*I usually like to start with packaging but
  for this product I am starting with the scent.
*The first time I smelled this I thought it was
  different scent I never smelled before, I looked at
  the description and I've smelled Aloe Vera and Jojoba Oil, but never the gera
  nium the more I smelled it, I could pick up the sweetness of the geranium.So if
  you are sensitive to scents I would recommend smelling this in store before purchasing.

 



Packaging:
*Comes in a jar with a twist top lid.
*Each skin type has a different color label.
*Packaging includes the usual information plus
  a list of what this product has/doesn't have

The NO List:
*No animal derived ingredients
*No animal testing
*No parabens
*No artificial fragrances/dyes
*No petroleum compounds including mineral oil
       petrolatum and paraffin.
*No SLS,PEGS,PPG,MEA,DEA,TEA
*No glycols
*No Phthalates

The YES list:
*Yes vegetarian/vegan
*Yes recyclable
*Yes gluten free
*Yes biodegradable
*Yes renewable resources
*Yes cruelty free
*Yes fragrance free

Product:
*Bought this product to replace my previous non-cruelty free
  moisturizer.
*Like any new product I did a test spot on my neck to see how
  my skin would react to it.
*The moisturizer is thick so a little bit goes a long way.
*When I first purchased I was not using this consistently and never
  noticed a change.
*So with the second jar I have been using it consistently
 and my face has gotten smoother and my makeup looks
 so much better.
*I like to use this twice a day once in the morning and the second before bed.

Hope you enjoyed this review thanks for reading....=D
Til Next time...

       

 

 

 

 



Chapped Lip Blues...

 

I am currently going through Chapped lip blues,

since I have chapped lips I thought I'd do a video

on how I like to cure my chapped lips..

 

♦♦♦♦ 

 

Sunday before I left for work I looked in the mirror

and my lips were bright red and I wasn't wearing

any lip product at all...so I knew I had a case of

CHAPPED LIPS!! (insert echo here lol)..the cause

of my chapped lips..not enough water Tuesday,wednesday

and Thursday I had been drinking a bottle of

water a day(16.90z) the regular size, and my body

was used to me drinking 75.0z(full 8 servings of

water recommended) daily for the past 3 weeks..

 

Cure # 1

Sugar Vanilla Mixture

Ingredients needed :

*Vaseline

*Sugar

*Vanilla

*Small Bowl

Making the mixture is really easy and doesn't take

that long to make, simply take a small bowl pour

a tablespoon of vanilla extract into the bowl,followed-

by a half a tablespoon of Vaseline and lastly

sugar.You want to use alot of sugar to make the

mixture a thick consistency..

Step 1- brush teeth

Step 2- using your toothbrush make circular mot-

ions on your lips,wipe away any dead skin.

Step3- Apply your favorite lip balm,leave it on for

15-20 minutes and remove.

Step4- Rub the Sugar Vanilla on lips

You can leave it on overnight and wake up to

super soft lips or leave it on for at least 20 minutes

and remove...which ever way you prefer is

awesome!!!

I hope this helps, thanks so much for reading..

Til Next time...♥