Bare Minerals Sugar Rush Hydrating Eyecolor Collection

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My birthday shopping mostly took place in April though my bday is in early May.  One thing I bought was the Bare Minerals Sugar Rush Hydrating Eyecolor Collection from QVC.  It was a special event price during the shows aired on a particular day.  I always love new loose mineral shadows.

These shadows do have a different texture than the usual Bare Minerals eyeshadows.  They are less loose and creamy feeling but feel nice on.  The colors are much prettier on than I expected too.  Every time I wear these, I catch myself noticing my eyes in the mirror. I find that they work well with both natural primers I use.  They are a little harder to blend than traditional mineral shadows but not bad.  I am still able to get really pretty soft eye looks with these.  Vanilla Shake is my surprise favorite in the group because it makes for an excellent highlighter shade.  I like to apply it lash to brow and then when you apply colors on your crease, V and outer 1/3-1/2 of your lid, it gives a real pop to your inner eye.

This is a 6-piece set that includes a bag and 5 full size eyeshadows.  It retails for $38.26 on qvc.com. 

Top: Vanilla Shake, Berry Chill, Peach Sorbet. Bottom: Lemon Freeze, Iced Caramel

Top: Vanilla Shake, Berry Chill, Peach Sorbet. Bottom: Lemon Freeze, Iced Caramel. Applied dry, then wet.

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Acure Organics Exfoliating Mint Body Wash

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My shower has been full of Acure Organics products lately.  This time I am testing and reviewing Acure Organics Exfoliating Mint Body Wash.  This is another body wash full of fabulous ingredients that really lathers well and makes your skin feel great.  I love to feel clean but I also love it when my skin doesn't feel striped of moisture after I shower.  My boyfriend has even commented about how soft and smooth my skin feels.

The scent isn't as minty as you would expect and I assume it is the addition of lilac that changes it.  It almost smells like eucalyptus to me?  If you aren't a big fan of mint, you will probably like this.  Also, the mint is more gentle than some other mint body washes and it also doesn't have that strong cooling sensation that you normally need to keep away from delicate areas.  

This retails for $9.99.  You can find it at Acure Organics website or look for store locations that sell their products on their website. 

Info from the Acure Organics Website:
 Don’t get bummed by body breakouts! Keep those blemishes and dark spots at bay with this energizing, exfoliating body wash. Lilac stem cells are shown to help reduce breakouts and imperfections, while sea buckthorn, CoQ10, and Argan Oil help keep your skin soft and ultra-hydrated.
Features

• Leaves skin smooth and soft
• Feeds and restores cells
• 100% biodegradable
• Made in the USA
• Great for all skin types
• Paraben free, Vegan, Gluten free, Synthetic fragrance free, Silicone free, Phthalate free
• Fair trade certified ingredients

Directions: 

Squeeze small amount onto washcloth, pouf, or hand and work into a rich lather. Apply to body and rinse well. This tube makes a great microphone if you want to belt out some show tunes (we totally know you do).

Ingredients: 

Organic Euterpe oleracea (acai) berry, organic rubus fruticosus (blackberry), organic rosa canina (rosehips), organic punica granatum (pomegranate), Organic Fair Trade Certified™ rooibos, organic aloe barbadensis vera leaf juice, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate (from coconut) , 100% naturally derived betaine (from sugar beets), vegetable glycerin, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate (from coconut + amino acids), sodium cocoyl glutamate (from coconut + amino acids), cocoglucosides hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (sugar conditioner) , sodium levulinate (from corn), guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (guar gum conditioner), potassium sorbate (food grade preservative), organic agania spinosa (argan oil), Organic Fair Trade Certified™ olea europea (olive) oil, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) seed oil, attalea speciosa (babassu) oil, chenopodium quinoa (quinoa) protein extract, ubiquinone (CoQ10) , jojoba beads, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Stem Cell Extract, mentha peperita (peppermint) and rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) essential oils.

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Pacifica Color Quench Lip Tint in Sugared Fig

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 Another great Target shopping find was Pacifica's Color Quench Lip Tint in Sugared Fig.  This color screams me so I had to pick it up.  It is beautifully packaged and easy to carry in your bag.  This is more like a tinted lip balm than a lipstick.  It feels really moist and soft on your lips, the color is pretty but not overstated or longlasting and the smell is fabulous, which is what I would expect from Pacfica.  Your lips get just enough color to give you some oomph without a full makeup look or this is a great compliment if you want to do dramatic eyes with a softer lip.

I am a lippie addict, what can I say?  This retails for $7. You can find it online or check your local Target. I have 2 of these in different shades so far and will probably buy more.  The price is right and the temptation in Target cannot be resisted LOL It is like the candy by the cash register for me. 

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Info from Pacifica's Website: 
Give your lips the love they deserve!  Color Quench lip tints packs major moisture, nourishing naturals and gorgeous, sheer color into one perfectly portable, 100% recyclable tube.  Essential fatty acids from rich and amazing avocado and coconut oils leave lips luscious and healthy.  Natural flavor and 5 perfect shades produce the prettiest, most kissable mouth ever.  100% vegan and gluten free. Your lips will love you back!

Sugared Fig Lip Tint - A rich, plummy fig with a hint of sexy sparkle.

Features & Benefits

• Moisturizing EFA's with avocado and coconut oils
• Spot-on sheer color; subtle, natural flavor
• Perfectly Portable, 100% recyclable tube
• 100% vegan.  Cruelty-free
• Free of phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, GMOs, triclosan, propylene glycol and petroleum

Directions/Ingredients

Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, glycine soja (soy) wax, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, natural flavor, tocopherol (vitamin E), rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract.  May contain: mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides.  100% vegan. Gluten-free

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Pacifica Enlighten Eye Brightening Shadow Palette

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 Somehow I thought I already posted about this eyeshadow palette, then I found the pictures in my to do list for photos to edit and got confused.  I checked and sure enough, I never wrote about this eyeshadow palette.  So finally, here is my post about the Pacifica Enlighten Eye Brightening Shadow Palette.

When I saw that Pacifica items were showing up in Target I got really excited.  Finally after looking at this palette for weeks, I saw some swatches online and I decided to go for it and picked one up. The ingredients are great, the colors are beautiful and the price is right at $13.99.  You can shop at Pacifica by clicking the image to the left or use this link. Check your local Target store too.

I wore these with Gabriel Cosmetics Eye Primer underneath and the colors lasted all day and felt nice and light on.  The colors really brought out the gold and green in my hazel eyes too. 

Info from the Pacifica Website:

An incredibly innovative formula that pushes mineral makeup color to new bounds.  Rich, lasting, creaseless eye shadows are infused with coconut water for a velvety, cream-like finish.  These four highly pigmented mineral satin makeup and irridecent shades are specially curated are designed to brighten the eyes and make you look gorgeous and awake.  (Even when you did not get a good night's sleep!)
4 Beautiful Shades:
Urchin- An irridecent jeweled purple with gold tones.  Use dry as a shadow, wet as a liner.  Perfect for smudging and a great substitute for black.
Golden- A perfect gold with just the right amount of shimmer.  Use on the lids or line the eyes.
Coral Sand- A satin lid base or highlighter.
Skinny Dip- Matte nude base, a universal brightener.  Perfect for using on the inner eye to add brightness.

Features & Benefits

Coconut Water- acts as a skin balancer while soothing and softening.  Creates a creamy, crease-free formula that supports long wear.

Safflower Seed Oil- An antiaging emollient that nourishes, protects and firms skin.

Directions/Ingredients

Formulated without: Phthalates, parabens, carmine, beeswax, lanolin, mineral oils, propylene glycol, petroleum and FD& C colors (along with other nasties you do not want on your skin).  No animal testing. Gluten-free, 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

Ingredients: mica, zinc stearate, ethylhexyl state, dimethicone, carthamus tinctorius(safflower) seed oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) water, phenoxyethanol, macrocystis pyriferaextract, withania somnifera root extract. May contain: silica, polymethylsilsesquioxane, calciumsodium borosilicate, iron oxides CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, titanium dioxide CI 77891, CI77510, chromium oxide greens CI 77288, ultramarines CI 77007, manganese violet CI 77742

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Acure Organics Sensitive Unscented Body Wash

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 What can I say, Acure Organics wanted me to try out a lot of their products and I am not complaining.  I got to test out their Sensitive Unscented Body Wash.  This is really gentle for all types of skin and very moisturizing.  It is unscented but it does have a mild scent from the natural ingredients.  It smells a lot like the other Sensitive line products that I tried, the facial cream & cleanser. 

I am pretty sure my boyfriend has even been grabbing and testing out the Sensitive line.  I am not sure if the packaging just seems more boy friendly or what.  I am going to go ahead and rate this line gender neutral.  Not too froufrou, not too masculine, just right!

It lathers really nicely and applies smooth to your skin.  You will feel fresh, clean and soft after you use it.  This body wash is full of good for you natural ingredients.  It is gluten free, vegan, free of silicones, pthlalates, synthetic fragrance, and parabens.  It also contains fair trade certified ingredients.  This product is natural, good for you, and good for the earth.  Best part is, it retails for only $9.99. 

Info from the Acure Organics Website: 
Even the most sensitive skin will love our Deep Moisturizing Bodywash. CoQ10 and Argan Stem Cells absorb deeply to replenish lost moisture and elasticity. Serious, soothing hydration that rinses clean and feels fantastic.

Features

• Leaves skin smooth and soft
• Feeds and restores cells
• 100% biodegradable
• Made in the USA
• Great for all skin types
• Paraben free, Vegan, Gluten free, Synthetic fragrance free, Silicone free, Phthalate free
• Fair trade certified ingredients

Directions: 

Squeeze small amount onto washcloth, pouf, or hand and work into a rich lather. Apply to body and rinse well. This tube makes a great microphone if you want to belt out some show tunes (we totally know you do). 

 

Ingredients: 

Organic Anthemis nobilis (Chamomile) flower, Organic Euterpe oleracea (acai) berry, Organic rubus fruticosus (blackberry), Organic rosa canina (rosehips), Organic punica granatum (pomegranate), Organic Fair Trade Certified™ rooibos, sodium cocoyl isethionate (from coconut), glyceryl stearate se (vegetable), Organic virgin cocos nucifera (coconut oil), stearyl dihydroxypropyldimomium oligosaccharides (from sugar), vegetable glycerin, glyceryl oleate (fatty acid), decyl glucoside (sugar soap), disodium cocoglucoside citrate (from coconut), phenethyl alcohol (fatty alcohol), glyceryl caprylate (vegetable fatty acid), sodium lauroyl lactylate (lactic acid salt), hydrolyzed jojoba esters, sclerotium gum (sugar gum), jojoba esters, Organic agania spinosa (argan oil) , Organic Fair Trade Certified™ olea europea (olive) oil, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) seed oil, Organic curcubita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil, ubiquinone (CoQ10) , argania spinosa (argan) stem cells, glycerophosphoinositol lysine (from sunflower).

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Acure Organics Cell Stimulating Body Wash

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Another Acure Organics product that I have been testing is their Cell Stimulating Body Wash, or as I like to call is Berrylicious! This Body Wash is full of great ingredients, lathers up so nicely and leaves your skin feeling so nice.  More importantly, it leaves you happy.  If you enjoy the scent of berries or grew up with Strawberry Shortcake dolls, I think you will enjoy this one.  It is a berry nice way to start a berry good day! LOL

It is biodegradable, paraben free, vegan, gluten free, and free of silicones, synthetic fragrance and pthalates. It is also made with fair trade ingredients. The ingredients list is amazing.  The bottle is a decent size and it retails for only $9.99.  This is now a favorite in my shower and I always have to sniff it before I use it to get my aromatherapy berry fix. 

Info from the Acure Organics Website:
This Cell Stimulating body wash moisturizes as it cleanses. With Moroccan Argan Stem Cells, Organic Argan Oil, CoQ10, Sea Buckthorn Oil, and Pumpkin Seed Oil, your skin will glow with renewed radiance.

Features
• Leaves skin smooth and soft
• Feeds and restores cells
• 100% biodegradable, Made in the USA
• Great for all skin types
• Paraben free, Vegan, Gluten free, Synthetic fragrance free, Silicone free, Phthalate free
• Fair trade certified ingredients 

Directions: 

Squeeze small amount onto washcloth, pouf, or hand and work into a rich lather. Apply to body and rinse well. This tube makes a great microphone if you want to belt out some show tunes (we totally know you do). 

 

Ingredients: 

Organic Euterpe oleracea (acai) berry, organic rubus fruticosus (blackberry), organic rosa canina (rosehips), organic punica granatum (pomegranate), Organic Fair Trade Certified™ rooibos, organic aloe barbadensis vera leaf juice, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate (from coconut), 100% naturally derived betaine (from sugar beets), vegetable gylcerine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate (from coconut + amino acids), sodium cocoyl glutamate (from coconut + amino acids), cocoglucosides hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (sugar conditioner) , sodium levulinate (from corn), guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (guar gum conditioner), potassium sorbate (food grade preservative), organic agania spinosa (argan) oil, Organic Fair Trade Certified™ olea europea (olive) oil, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) seed oil, organic curcubita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil, ubiquinone (CoQ10) , argania spinosa (argan stem cells), glycerophosphoinositol lysine (from sunflower), almond extract, cinnamonomum aroaticum (cassia bark) oil.

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Last Minute Mother's Day Ideas

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Mother's Day is approaching quickly.  I always remember because it is the same weekend as a local Tulip Fest! Have you bought your mom a present yet?  Have you bought yourself a mother's day present yet? Your friend who is a mom, a relative like a mom?  Mother's day is for everyone who is in the role of mother, not just biological moms.

I wanted to gather some deals and links from the affiliate programs I am in to share with you.  Affiliate Programs: what this means is I am signed up to have links to these sites and if you actually go through through my links and buy stuff, I get credit and might actually earn a small % for sending you there.  If you go there through another link, I don't get credit.   When I signed up for these programs, I made sure to select products and brands that I trust and believe in, not just anything that I could earn money from.  I hope you find some of these brands and products interesting!



 

Beautorium is an online seller of natural and organic beauty products.  You can't get more me than that.  Some of my fave brands from their shop: Dr Hauschka, Juice Beauty, Revolution Organics, Scotch Naturals and Suki.  There are plenty of other great brands I haven't tried yet.  Want to see my reviews of some of the products by these brands? There is a search box in the right column of my blog and you can enter the brand name there to see my posts. Click the image to the left to get 15% off your order!!!






Gaiam is a store that sells all things natural, organic, health and wellness.  I have shopped with them for years for everything from yoga supplies, dance workouts and even organic clothes! They sell stuff for your home, wellness supplies, clothes, jewelry, yoga and fitness stuff and more! Click the image to the left  to get $20 off a $100 order or $50 off $200!!!








Juice Beauty is a fave brand of mine.  I have tried out a lot of their products and plan to keep using many of them.  They are a stand out in the natural and organic beauty arena.  Click the image to the left to get up to 30% off on a mother's day gift set or other other Juice Beauty goodies.  If you click the image on the left, they know I sent you there. 











100% Pure is another favorite brand of mine.  I love their skincare and fruit-bases cosmetics! They currently guarantee any orders over $175 by May 8 at noon PST will arrive by Mother's Day.  If you are worried about finding something last minute, this is a great guarantee.  Get something nice and natural for mom and maybe for you too! Click the image to the left so they know I sent you!





Hay House may not sound familiar but you might know who Louise L. Hay is.  She is the author of "You Can Heal Your Life" among many other books and Hay House is her publishing company.  They offer books, audio CDs, DVDs, gift card sets, online courses, in person events and more.  All of these items are related to healing on the inside and out.  I am a big fan of many of the authors there, including Dr. Christiane Northrup.  You may have seen her on Oprah or maybe read her book.  She is currently offering an online course to help daughters heal.  Our relationships with our mothers affect everything and when we can heal that, we can heal many areas of our lives. Early bird sign up ends Thursday! If you can't be there for the live sessions, don't worry, they provide MP3s to listen to when you are able to.  Check out the shop for this class or the books and other items available! Click the link to the left so they know you found them through my blog!













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Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart - Free e-book from Naturally Savvy

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image from Naturally Savvy's website

 Naturally Savvy has a new e-book and the good news is that it is free! It is called Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart.  You can download it online now to get great info on how to read labels.

This free e-book helps explain how to read labels for food as well as supplements and personal care items.  They also provide side by side comparisons of a good choice and a not so good choice for a particular type of item so you know what to look for. 

The most important pages, if you just flip through, in my opinion are pages 8-9 where they list the worst ingredients to look out for.  Browse that list and get an idea of what to look out for when you read labels in the store. 

Get the book here: http://www.naturallysavvy.com/labellessons/

Please download the e-book and share it! Not only is it a great resource, it is also a great cause (see below).


Note from Naturally Savvy: Naturally Savvy will donate $1.00 for every share of the e-book via the link above to the Holistic Moms Network. The e-book also provides downloadable coupons for all the healthy products featured, and you will have the chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree at the natural products store of your choice. Both the coupons and the donation close on June 22, 2013.



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Acure Organics Facial Marula Oil

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Another product that I have been testing is Facial Marula Oil from Acure Organics.  Now that I am on the moisturizing oil bandwagon, I am happy to try all varieties that come from good sources. 

Marula comes from the nuts of a marula tree.  The Acure Organics Facial Marula Oil is unrefined and coldpressed.  Their marula project also helps the women in South Africa that harvest and process for the oil. Yet another product that is paraben free, vegan, free of synthetic fragrance, silicones and pthalates and is also gluten free.

I have been applying this product to my face and neck at night.  Sometimes on a bare face and sometimes over my moisturizer.  I wanted to see how it worked both ways.  This oil is supposed to help balance and heal your skin.  It also is said to reduce redness and help with scars and stretch marks.  Not only that but you can use it on split ends and dry cuticles.

I personally noticed how soft my face feels in the morning.  The oil smells a bit nutty so that is really the only thing that is hard to get used to, especially for my boyfriend LOL  My skin not only feels soft but it looks lovely.  I can tell it has been hydrated overnight while I slept.  I definitely need this in my T-zone.  My skin is combo so I get some oiliness but also need hydration.  When a product makes me pet my skin to enjoy how soft it feels, it get my vote of approval! It is also good for you, good for the environment and good for the women who work hard to harvest the product so I think that is a win-win.  The packaging and bottle are also beautiful.  This oil retails for $15.99.

 

Info from the Acure Organics Website:
Our Marula is 100% pure, wildcrafted without pesticides, cold pressed and unrefined (like us). The Marula project provides economic empowerment to the South African women who harvest and process the oil.

Our Price: $15.99 

Features

• Works wonders on dry, chapped skin, scars and fine lines
• Reducing skin redness
• Helps maintain skin’s natural acid mantle
• Great as a massage oil
• Paraben free, Vegan, Synthetic fragrance free, Silicone free, Phthalate free, Gluten free

 Ingredients:

100% Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) oil. 

 

Directions: 

Apply small amount to dry skin for moisture and balance. Apply small amount to ends of hair to relieve split ends. Apply to dry cuticles, scars, and stretch marks.

 

 

 

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