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Well lovelies, the end has come. </center>
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It's been almost 4 years, and the love and excitement that I once felt for blogging has dwindled. That's why I've decided to call it quits.</center>
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Thank you to all of my blog readers and the brands/companies that have supported me through comments, emails, social media, product giveaways, discount codes, etc. I appreciate you more than words can express!</center>
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I'll still be posting hauls, faves, mini reviews, and random things on social media, so connect with me there! Guess this isn't really goodbye then, huh? Who knows, maybe I'll get my blogging mojo back ones of these days.</center>
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Until then, love, hugs, and all that mushy stuff!</center>
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-57515263602262324132015-09-24T16:21:00.000-04:002015-09-24T16:22:19.201-04:00July & August 2015 Empties!<center style="text-align: left;">
Hi, my name is Nicole and I hoard garbage. I'm usually so good with posting my empties each month, but the last couple of months have really kicked my ass.</center>
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<b>Andalou Naturals Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk - </b>review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/11/andalou-naturals-apricot-probiotic.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This is my favourite cleanser, ever. It just works so well for my sensitive, acne prone skin and is can be found at Winners/Marshalls for under $10. It also doesn't hurt that it smells like apricots! Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Illuminating Toner </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/10/andalou-naturals-clementine-c.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Another favourite product of mine. Like the Andalou cleanser, this toner works well for my skin and is also really affordable. It smells fresh, like clementines (as the name suggests) Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Heritage Store Rosewater </b>- I really liked this rosewater for setting my makeup and keeping in my purse to hydrate parched skin in the winter. Will likely repurchase for the Fall/Winter.<br />
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<b>*Month Echo Eau Divine </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/03/brand-focus-mont-echo-nature-divine.html" target="_blank">here</a> - The scent of this toner was horrible but it did work well mixed into clay masks. At almost $40 though, it's not a toner I'd repurchase.<br />
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<b>*Pure Daily Essentials Gentle Oatmeal Scrub </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/06/brand-focus-pure-daily-essentials.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I enjoyed how gentle this scrub was, but not how greasy it was. I still prefer Lush's Angels on Bare Skin. Wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Super Goji Peptide Perfecting Cream </b>- Surprise, surprise, another fave from Andalou. This berry smelling cream works amazing mixed with a couple of drops of oil, both day and night. It hasn't irritated or broken me out, and creates the perfect canvas for makeup. Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>*Noer Organics Facial Elixir </b>(sample) - This facial elixir was really nice, but incredibly small to decide whether it was worth the investment. I do love the lavish and chic look of Noer, though it does have a matching price tag.<br />
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<b>*Noer Organics Cleansing Balm </b>(sample) - I'm not a fan of cleansing balms, but really enjoyed this one! It removed makeup like a dream and left my skin feeling incredibly soft. Not sure if it was the clove or anise, or both, that tingled and left my skin a bit red. It definitely wouldn't work for me in the colder months when my skin is most sensitive.<br />
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<b>*Noer Organics Masquerade Purifying Mask </b>(sample) - This mask boasts some impressive ingredients, like five varieties of clay to draw out impurities, papaya to gently exfoliate and brighten, cinnamon to stimulate, gotu kola to brighten, and aloe and chamomile to calm and soothe. It was nice, but I expected more. I much prefer The Body Deli Peel (also an empty this month).<br />
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<b>*Myra Aso 100% Pure Marula Oil </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/04/myra-aso-100-pure-marula-oil-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here </a>- This stuff works wonders for my hair, especially now that I've bleached the ends. I always use a drop or two either while my hair is wet, after I've dried it, or after I've styled it. Sometimes a combo of the three. Already using another bottle.<br />
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<b>*Kari Gran Essential Serum </b>(sample) - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/05/brand-focus-kari-gran.html" target="_blank">here </a>- This serum was nice but the rosehip (or possibly the combination of rosehip with other oils) gave me little red bumps with continued use. It was nice as an eye makeup remover though. Wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>*Zaya Face Oil </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/05/brand-focus-zaya-oils-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I absolutely adored this facial oil. It was nourishing, smelled nice, didn't irritate or break out my skin, and was a real treat to use. I've decided to start switching up my facial oils, as I finish a bottle. Trying to keep my routine more minimalist with only using one oil at a time. Will definitely repurchase in the future.<br />
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<b>The Body Deli Radiance Enzyme Superfood Peel </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/09/magical-body-deli-radiance-enzyme.html" target="_blank">here</a> - LOVE. This mask works wonders for my skin. It moisturizes, brightens, evens out the skin tone, and reduces breakouts. Will be repurchasing.<br />
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<b>Meow Meow Tweet Baking Soda Free Deodorant Cream </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/11/brand-focus-meow-meow-tweet.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This stuff works and I love it, what else can I really say? Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>*NBW Body Scrub </b>(sample) - I really enjoyed the new formula of this body scrub. It wasn't as greasy as their original formula and washed off nicely. I've mentioned before that I'm not a huge fan of scrubs, and that still stands.<br />
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<b>Theraneem Neem Toothpaste </b>- This toothpaste did contain glycerin, if that's an issue for you, and it wasn't all that breath freshening and teeth cleansing. In fact, my teeth were worse when I went to the dentist. Wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Shea Butter + Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream </b>- I have a thing for Andalou Naturals, can ya tell?? This hand cream is my fave. It smells nice, is affordable, and works wonders on my dry hands. It was the only one that worked on my ezcema (which I no longer have). Already working on another tube and will pick up a backup.<br />
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<b>Deep Steep Body Mist in Honeydew Spearmint </b>- Love the scent of this fresh honeydew and spearmint body mist. The scent doesn't linger for long but it is a nice refresher on a hot day. Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Nature's Pure Bliss Keylime Pie Soy Candle </b>- This candle smelled really nice and was reasonably priced ($8 cdn). It definitely didn't fill the room with its scent though, which was a bit disappointing. Would consider repurchasing.<br />
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<b>The Body Deli Living Hair Shampoo </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/05/love-body-deli-living-hair-shampoo.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This shampoo is incredible. It leaves my hair and scalp happy, and smelling nice. Check out my rave review if you want to know more. Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Ilia Lip Conditioner in Shell Shock </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/06/new-love-ilia-tinted-lip-conditioner-in.html" target="_blank">here</a> - My love for these lip conditioners is long gone. I can't stand the formula or taste and am so glad to be finished this one. The last of these lip conditioners, that I'm working through, is Bang Bang (red) and I'm tempted to just call it quits. Also, the price has significantly increased by $10! Ridiculous. Will not be repurchasing.</center>
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<b>FitGlow Good Gloss in Nude </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/09/brand-focus-fitglow-beauty.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I am so sad to see this gloss go. I had a tiny bit left, but then I dropped it and the cap broke. It is such a beautiful feeling and tasting gloss, and it was perfect alone or over any shade of lipstick. Will be repurchasing more of these glosses.</center>
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<b>Pacifica Aquarian Gaze Waterproof Mascara </b>- meeeeh! I really liked this mascara for the first two weeks but then it got flakey. It was waterproof, so if you're looking for a natural waterproof mascara option, this is it! Wouldn't repurchase.</center>
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<b>Sappho Liquid Foundation in Leisha </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/11/sappho-liquid-foundation-in-rachel.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I have gone through at least three, if not four, bottles of this amazing foundation. The coverage is medium, and the feel and finish is natural. It was a favourite for a couple of years but I've come to realize that it irritates my skin. Since I've stopped using this foundation (it's been months now), my skin has cleared up and I have no forehead bumps. Sadly, I will not be repurchasing. I now use Alima Pure's mineral foundation in Warm 3.</center>
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<b>Sante Brown Pencil in No. 2 </b>- The best brow pencil that I have ever used. It lasts pretty much all day and is very much a neutral/cool brown that works for my shade of brows. Already repurchased.</center>
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-10944158025315643932015-09-09T13:18:00.000-04:002015-09-09T13:18:42.799-04:00Brand Focus: Fitglow BeautyHow I came to discover Fitglow is a bit of a long story with no short version. All I'll say is, small world. Fitglow is a Canadian brand started only a couple of years ago by Anna Domi. Anna is a down-to-earth, beautiful, and smart business woman who just draws you in. I've met her once, briefly, and literally couldn't help being drawn to her and wanting to know her whole story. Her beautifully and chic packaged products and colours are hard to resist, so hard that I <b>had</b> to purchase the mascara and a gloss.<br />
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<i></i><i>Fitglow Beauty was started as a personal dream to find effective natural products that would not irritate rosacea-sensitive skin while providing effective ingredients to fight free radical damage and slow down the effects of aging.</i><i><br /></i><i>Understanding that our skin absorbs what we put on it was critical to developing a skin care line that both nurtures the skin and provides a beautiful transition to makeup. From start to finish, Fitglow Beauty products work together to bring out your best.</i><i><br /></i><i><br /></i><i>Our line of makeup and skin care are always cruelty-free, natural, non-toxic and are the result of our passion for everything we do.</i></blockquote>
Read more about Fitglow Beauty <a href="http://www.fitglowbeauty.com/#!about_us/cjg9" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Good Lash Mascara </b>($25 cdn/8g): <i>Create super VOLUME and LENGTH without toxic chemicals or parabens. Good Lash natural formula with Organic Rice Bran Oil coats lashes with VITAMINS and ANTI-OXIDANTS enhancing the condition of your lashes and promoting growth. GLUTEN FREE/ MERCURY FREE.</i><br />
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This mascara darkens, lengthens, and volumizes my lashes really well. It doesn't irritate my eyes, flake, peel, and only minimally transfers after a 7+ hour work day (keep in mind my lids are crazy oily). It's completely vegan but does contain phenoxythanol, which doesn't bother me since most of my products don't contain it. Plus, mascara goes near your eyes and should be well preserved to avoid bacteria growth (aka eye infections). I absolutely adore the natural bristle brush, they tend to make lashes look nicer and is generally more comfortable to use.<br />
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One thing to note is that my tube dried out so quickly. I noticed the texture change within a couple of weeks of opening it and within two months, it was dry. Lisa, from <a href="http://www.glamgoesgreen.com/" target="_blank">Glam Goes Green</a>, told me to let the (closed) tube sit in warm/hot water and that would help, it totally did! I was able to get another couple of weeks from the tube. Either way, it's a fave of mine.<br />
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<b>Good Gloss in Nudie </b>($24 cdn/15g): <i>Treat your lips to super shine and nourishment with Good Gloss natural formula with certified Organic COCONUT OIL, SHEA BUTTER and JOJOBA. This advanced gloss will hydrate, enhance and protect lips without petroleum-based ingredients.</i><br />
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This nude gloss is <i style="font-weight: bold;">the</i> perfect nude that looks gorgeous alone or over top of lipstick (of any colour, really) and on any skin tone. It's comfortable to wear, moisturizing, long wearing, and offers pretty good colour pay off for a gloss. It is slightly sticky, but I feel like that is what helps make it long wearing. It boasts incredible ingredients, like coconut oil, cocoa butter, and jojoba oil, all very nourishing for that pout. I'm not a huge fan of the cocoa butter taste, but it is mild. Will definitely be picking up Jam (purple shade) for the Fall/Winter!<br />
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Please note that since purchasing these products, the packaging has changed and the line has expanded. They now have lipstick and a contour shade, oh-em-gee. Hold me back!<br />
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<b>Get it here: </b><a href="http://fitglowbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Fitglow Beauty</a>, <a href="http://glamgoesgreen.com/" target="_blank">Glam Goes Green</a>, <a href="http://aniseapothecary.com/" target="_blank">Anise Apothecary</a>, and <a href="http://www.fitglowbeauty.com/#!ontario/chvh" target="_blank">these</a> retailers.<br />
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<b>Good Lash Mascara Ingredients: </b>Aqua (Water), Oryza Sativa Wax (Rice Bran Wax), Olea Europea Fruit Oil (Olive Oil), Vegetable Source Cetyl Alcohol (Coconut), Coernica Cerifera (Carnauba Wax), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla Wax), Vegetable Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Acacia Gum, Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Aminomethyl Popandiol (Ph Adjuster), Phenoxythanol (Preservative).</div>
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<b>Good Gloss Ingredients: </b>Ricinus Communis Castor ) Oil, * Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate, Cera Alba (Bees Wax), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax,Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter)*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) , *Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), *Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, *Cinnamomum Zeylancum (Cinnamon) Bark Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, *Hydrastis Canadensis (Golden Seal) Root Extract, *Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract, *Citrus Grandis (Grape Fruit) Seed Extract May Contain : Titanium Dioxide</div>
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This green mask is magical, did I say that already? It has the same texture as honey would; thick, sticky, and hard to spread. I like to spritz my face with toner and then apply a thin layer on cleansed skin, 1-2 times a week, and leave it on for 10-20 minutes. Since there's no tingling or burning that happens, like with traditional peels, I leave it on until I feel like washing it off. Once removed, my skin is glowing! It's more even toned and even textured, brighter, and as soft as a baby's bottom. I also like (and this may not be for everyone) that the honey crystalized a bit. It allowed me to gently exfoliate my skin, while applying, which allowed the ingredients to work their magic even better.</div>
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Whoa, has it really been two months since my last blog post? Summer/work/life/the usual has been crazy! I'm happy to be back and have several posts coming at you over the course of the next couple of weeks. Promise.</center>
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A long while back, on Instagram, I started following Sempiira. They posted a picture of their Patchouli Lime Deodorant. Right away I commented on how delicious it sounded. Being such a huge fan of patchouli (total hippie), and loving the refreshing scent of lime, how could one resist? One could not. They reached out and offered to send me a deodorant, but surprised me with a cleansing oil and serum as well. P.S. Does anyone else find the labels exotic, Moroccan almost? I love it.</center>
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<br /><b>*Patchouli Lime Natural Deodorant </b>($16.50 usd/75ml): <i>Coconut oil’s natural anti-bacterial properties prevent odour while arrowroot and baking soda absorb odour and wetness. Pure essential oils keep you smelling great all day.</i><br /><br />This deodorant smells like a friggen hippie dream! The patchouli and lime combo is so delicious, you have to smell it. Sadly, it didn't work out for me. With ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and the essential oils, I thought for sure it would keep me dry, stink free, and smelling..well, delicious. It made my underarms feel wet and sticky upon application, and I was stinky within an hour of application. After trying it for a week, I gave up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><b>*Cleansing Oil </b>($28.50 usd/100 ml): <i>Our balancing facial treatment gently dissolves makeup and impurities without disrupting your skin's natural moisture balance. Castor oil cleanses and fights inflammation while safflower and jojoba nourish skin without clogging pores. The natural anti-bacterial properties of frankincense and lavender prevent blemishes as rosewood soothes redness and irritation for radiant, healthy skin.</i><br /><i><br /></i>Cleansing oils are amazing. They break down makeup and sunscreen beautifully, leaving your skin clean and refreshed. This cleansing oil is housed in a clear glass bottle, with a pump and plastic pump stopper (to prevent bag pumping while travelling). It's definitely thicker than most, probably because of the high castor oil content, and the frankincense essential oil dominates the lavender and rosewood. Because of the high castor oil content, which is known for its deep cleansing and detoxifying ability, this cleansing oil dries out my already dry skin. I tried it on and off for about a month before calling it quits. Would recommend to those with acne prone, oily, or normal skin.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Kiss My Face Creamy Face Cleanser </b>- Brianna, <a href="http://iluvjesse444.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Iluvjesse444</a>, raves about this cleanser, so I thought I would give it a go. It removed makeup well, but left me feeling a bit dry and the tacky texture wasn't my favourite. Worked fantastically as a shave cream though! Wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>HollyBeth Marigold Toner </b>- I picked up this toner from <a href="http://www.thetruthbeautycompany.com/" target="_blank">The Truth Beauty Company</a> when I was visiting my brother in Kitchener. What drew me to it was the use of calendula and lavender oils in a base of witch hazel. My thought process was that it would help with acne while soothing the skin. Unfortunately, it was too drying for me. Wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Illuminating Toner </b> - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/10/andalou-naturals-clementine-c.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Not much to say here, besides that I am already working my way through another bottle. It is my absolute favourite toner of life.<br />
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<b>Saje Konjac Sponge with Yam Extract </b>- I have reviewed konjac sponges before and they don't tend to work well for my skin with the exception of in the summer, as my skin isn't as easily irritated or sensitive. I picked this one up in January, used it a couple of times, it irritated my skin, and so it sat in my skin care drawer until April. In April, I busted it out and have been using it ever since. It gently exfoliates, removes any makeup that has been left behind from my first cleanse, and the yam extract apparently works to brighten the skin. Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>*Pure Daily Essentials Revive Hydration Mist </b><i>*Canadian Brand* </i>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/06/brand-focus-pure-daily-essentials.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This was an okay mist, it left my skin feeling soft and hydrated but I was not a fan of the scent. Wouldn't purchase the full size.<br />
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<b>*Pure Daily Essentials Makeup Remover </b><i>*Canadian Brand* </i>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/06/brand-focus-pure-daily-essentials.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Loved this makeup remover! It was so gentle and smelled faintly of lavender, removed all of my makeup and left my skin feeling so soft. Would consider purchasing the full size.<br />
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<b>*Zaya Rosewood Eye Oil </b><i>*Canadian Brand* </i>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/05/brand-focus-zaya-oils-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> - As I am lazy and cannot be bothered to use a legit eye product, this was my eye makeup remover (a lush one at that). It was gentle, removed all of my eye makeup, nourished the delicate eye area, smelled gorgeous, and was an absolute treat to use. If you are looking for an eye oil, I would 100% recommend this one without hesitation. Since I only used it to remove makeup, it's not one I'd repurchase.<br />
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<b>Honey & Glow Lip Scrub </b><i>*Canadian Brand* </i>- I found this lip scrub months back at <a href="http://www.aniseapothecary.com/" target="_blank">Anise Apothecary</a> and was so excited at the limited ingredients list; honey, brown sugar, and olive oil. That's it. It worked really well at first, despite needing to be massaged between my fingers to separate the sugar granules. Over time though, it became too hard (you know how brown sugar and honey get) to use, so I'm tossing it. Considering the large container and price point ($8), I would recommend if you can use it up quickly enough. I've found a lip scrub that I like better though, so I will not repurchase.<br />
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<b>Deep Steep Body Wash </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/12/deep-steep-body-wash-review.html" target="_blank">here</a> - The Deep Steep body washes have been a staple in my shower for over a year. They are moisturizing, lather well with a loofah, smell nice, and are generally affordable. The tangerine melon scent reminded me of an orange freezie, which was alright but definitely not my favourite. I have since discovered Sudsatorium shower gels, which are even more affordable and the brand is Canadian. Would repurchase Deep Steep, but won't for right now.<br />
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<b>*Zaya Belly Oil </b><i>*Canadian Brand* </i>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/05/brand-focus-zaya-oils-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Another amazing oil by Zaya. This body oil was so beautiful, warm smelling, nourishing, and all over beautiful. It lasted me a good 5 months, making the $50 price tag worth it. I would definitely repurchase.<br />
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<b>*Poppy Jane Candle Co. in Sleep Tight </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/04/sniff-this-poppy-jane-candle-co.html" target="_blank">here </a>- I am SO sad to have used up this candle. It was so beautifully fragranced, comforting, packaged, and filled my room with its beautiful scent. If you live in the states, you must try these. They are worth every penny! Sadly, shipping outside of the USA is insane. Last time I checked it was more than the candles themselves. If they were to become available at a shop in Canada or shipping was more reasonable, I would repurchase.<br />
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<b>Meow Meow Tweet Baking Soda Free Deo</b> - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/11/brand-focus-meow-meow-tweet.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This is THE best natural deodorant that I have ever used. I am a stinky person and this gets me through most of the day, a reapplication is required with most natural deos. It smells like oranges, doesn't irritate my pits, and one jar lasts me months. Would loooooveeee different scent options though, wink wink nudge nudge. I've already repurchased.<br />
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<b>John Masters Vanilla Orange Body Wash </b>(sample) - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/07/john-masters-organics-blood-orange.html" target="_blank">here </a>- Love the smell of this body wash and how it fragrances my skin. Picked this up just to travel with and would definitely pick up another travel size just to have around.<br />
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<b>Living Libations Wild Child Healthy Gum Drops </b><i>*Canadian Brand* </i>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/05/brand-focus-living-libations.html" target="_blank">here</a> - These drops worked to keep sensitivity away and freshen breath. I liked using them in a salt water mouth rinse and directly on my gums. Will be repurchasing.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>LoveFresh Eucalyptus Spearmint Deo </b><i>*Canadian Brand*</i><b> </b>(sample) - Anise Apothecary gave me this on my last visit, as I was thinking of venturing away from MMT, just to try something new, but this deo left my pits feeling super wet upon application. It smells nice but I can't deal with wet feeling pits.<br />
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<b>John Masters Lavender Avocado Conditioner </b>(sample) - Glam Goes Green gave me a sample of this to try. Since my ends are bleached and I am trying to grow out my hair, I figured a conditioner would be handy. Love this stuff! So much so that my boyfriend picked me up a full sized bottle.<br />
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<b>*Tata Harper Lip Treatment </b>- I got this from an event that I attended about a year and a half ago. It's a really expensive lip product but it worked really well. I enjoyed the slight reddish tint, packaging, and how soft my lips felt. There are more affordable brands, so I wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>FitGlow Mascara</b> <i>*Canadian Brand* </i>- review to come - This was a lovely mascara that didn't smudge, flake, or irritate my sensitive eyes. It was volumizing, lengthening, and the pigmentation was great. Would repurchase.<br />
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<b>*Kari Gran Mineral Foundation </b>(samples) - None of the foundation shades match my skin, so I used them all as bronzers which was really nice.<br />
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<b>Celebration Herbals Turmeric Ginger Lemon Blend Tea</b> - This tea deserves an honorable mention because it was so damn good! Turmeric has many health benefits, one being that it fights inflammation in the body. Since I don't eat it as often as I should, I thought incorporating a tea would be beneficial. Little did I know that it also contained ginger and lemon, great for detoxifying the system. This tea was warming, comforting, tasty, body loving, and I am absolutely in love with it. I have already repurchased two boxes, one to keep at work and one to keep at home. Highly recommend.</center>
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<b>*Makeup Remover </b>($16.95 CAD/50 ml):<b> </b><i>Our all natural Make-Up remover easily removes all make-up without rinsing. Remove all traces of eye shadow, eyeliner and mascara with this gentle natural eye make up remover but also use it as a dual cleanser for the rest of your face. It's gentle enough for all skin types and won't dry your skin or clog your pores. </i><br />
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This makeup remover is light, effective, gentle, soothing, calming, and wonderful. With oils like sweet almond and olive, and extracts of comfrey, calendula, and chamomile, it's no surprise why. It easily removes makeup, smells heavenly, and doesn't break me out. I enjoy how fluid it is and those that cleansing oils with castor will understand what I mean, as castor oil is pretty thick. Of the four products that I had the opportunity to try, this one is hands down my favourite.<br />
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<b>*Revive Hydration Mist in Sandalwood </b>($14.95 CAD/60 ml): <i>A refreshing and nutritious tonic of all natural skin care ingredients blended to provide hydration and balance for your skin, while counteracting the damages from environmental influences; it regulates your skins natural oils. This skin tonic is made with healing essential oils such as Sandalwood essential oil to help soften skin by increasing and restoring its ability to retain moisture. Using this tonic after cleansing, prepares your skin for the ultimate experience of whichever Pure Daily Essentials moisturizer you choose.</i><span style="color: #555555; font-family: Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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This mist feels really nice on the skin, is refreshing, and hydrating but I don't enjoy the scent. It's a combination of geranium, sandalwood, vetiver, palmarosa and ylang ylang. If you're into either of those, or all of them, then you'll love this.<span style="color: #555555; font-family: Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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<b>*Gentle Oatmeal Scrub </b>($24.95 CAD/60 ml): <i>Our oatmeal face scrub is made without harsh chemicals that often strips away too much of the skin. This all natural cleansing and exfoliating scrub is gentle enough for everyday use and is the basis for every effective facial care routine. Our oatmeal facial scrub, made with plant granules such as Lavender and Chamomile flower tops, will polish the skin just enough to rid dead skin cells without irritating the skin. </i></div>
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I was really hoping that this would replace my beloved Angels on Bare Skin by Lush, but it's completely different than what I was expecting. It's oilier, as you can see from the picture, and chunkier. While I do love how soft it makes my skin feel and the fact that I don't need to moisturize after using it, I do wish it wasn't as oily and the oats were ground up more. Still, this scrub is gentle yet effective, and a little goes a long way.</div>
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<b>*Lavish Hydration Lavender</b> ($26.95 CAD/250 ml or $11.95/60 ml): <i>The best body lotion to deeply balance, soften and delicately scent the skin with the aroma of Lavender. Our rich and luxurious all natural body lotions are formulated with botanical infusions that are known to revitalize, rejuvenate, and nourish the driest of skin. Full of fatty acids, antioxidants, and a concentrated blend of vitamins and minerals, we worked with the earth to create a luscious treat for all skin types. </i></center>
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<b>Makeup Remover Ingredients: </b>Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet almond) oil, Olea europaea (Olive) fruit oil, Symphytum officinale (Comfrey) root extract, Calendula officinalis (Calendula) flower extract, Anthemis nobilis (Chamomile) flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender). </center>
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<b>Revive Hydration Mist Ingredients: </b>Aqua, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) oil, Santalum album (Sandalwood) oil, Cymbopogon martinii (Palmarosa) oil, Vetiveria zizanoides (Vetiver) oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang) oil<span style="color: #555555; font-family: Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. </span></center>
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<b>Gentle Oatmeal Scrub Ingredients: </b>Avena sativa (Oatmeal), Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet almond) oil, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) flower tops, Matricaria recutita (Chamomile) flower tops, Plantago lanceolata (Plantain) leaf extract, glycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender), Styrax benzoin. </center>
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<b>Lavish Hydration Lavender Ingredients: </b>Aqua, helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, Cera alba (Beeswax), Calendula officinalis (Calendula) flower extract, Symphytum officinale (Comfrey) root extract, Anthemis nobilis (Chamomile) flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange peel) oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang) oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) oil, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf extract, Styrax benzoin, Prunus oenothera biennis (Evening primrose) oil, Glycerin, Sodium borate, Xanthan gum, d-alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E). </center>
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<b>Mega Food Blood Builder </b>- These whole food vitamins are incredible. These specific ones contain iron, B12, vitamin C, and folate, and have helped increased my iron levels. I've been taking them for over a year now (not this one jar) and can honestly say that I feel a difference when I take them. Will be repurchasing, though I'm totally trying to find them on sale.<br />
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<b>Clean Well Foaming Soap in Lavender</b> - Love this antibacterial hand soap. It contains thyme oil to kill bacteria, is gentle, and smells nice. Sadly, it is no longer available in Canada. Maybe it's not as clean as we though? Dun, dun, dun...the plot thickens. If you guys know why it's not carried in Canada anymore, let me know.<br />
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<b>*Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/01/brand-focus-odylique-welcome-to-north.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Didn't like it as a shampoo but loved it as a shave gel/cream/thing. It didn't have much of a scent and didn't cause any irritation when shaving. Wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>The Body Deli Living Hair Shampoo </b>- review<a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/05/love-body-deli-living-hair-shampoo.html" target="_blank"> here </a>- Love! Smelled like minty greatness (not too strong though), full of living/raw/organic ingredients, left my hair and scalp feeling lovely, and I enjoyed it. Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Wedderspoon Manuka Honey </b>- This stuff is golden, literally. I love using manuka honey in my DIY face masks, or even on its own as a face mask because it is antibacterial and brightening properties. Wedderspoon sent me an organic version a few months back, so I won't be repurchasing right away, however I have already bought and gone through several jars of this magical stuff.<br />
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<b>Pure Anada Hydrating Toner </b>- I picked this up, on a whim, at the Big Carrot some months ago and loved it for setting my makeup. It didn't have a smell, which is nice, and worked well to to prep my skin for makeup and set makeup. Will likely repurchase.<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Illuminating Toner </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/10/andalou-naturals-clementine-c.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Surprise, surprise, I went through another bottle and am already going through another. It's my fave, what else can I say?<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Radiant Skin Polish </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/10/baby-bottom-soft-andalou-naturals-chia.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This was probably my favourite physical exfoliant ever, and that's coming from someone who doesn't normally like scrubs. It was a harsher scrub that could easily be "sheered out" (do those words work with scrubs?) by adding more water. It left my sensitive skin feeling soft and smooth, never irritated. Would repurchase.<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Super Goji Peptide Perfecting Cream</b> - I sense an Andalou theme, anyone else? This range just works so well for my skin. I have had the most difficult time finding a facial moisturizer that doesn't give me red bumps all over my forehead. Then, this one came along. It smelled faintly of oranges, was light enough to wear under makeup, yet moisturizing enough to smooth out dry patches. I can't even explain how much I love this cream, I'm already on my second jar.<br />
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<b>Badger Balm Joint Rub </b>- This balm was a Godsend when I was working at a spa, my whole body needed this ish after days of back to back clients and it immediately relieved pain. Sadly, the texture, colour, and scent changed and it needs to be tossed. I would repurchase, preferably in a smaller tin if available.<br />
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<b>NBW Marigold Magic Body Scrub </b>- When I worked at the spa, this was the only scrub that we used for manis and pedis, the texture was perfect. It contains shea butter, which held the scrub together without the oil separation happening. Because of my positive experience with it, I decided to buy a small version from Glam Goes Green. While the smaller version was still awesome, it did have a lot of oil separation. Because of that I would recommend and repurchase the full/bigger size of this scrub over the mini.<br />
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<b>*North Hill Soap Company Soap in Happy Hippie </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/03/brand-focus-north-hill-soap-company.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This soap definitely made me a happy hippie with it's patchouli scent and exfoliating properties. I wish I was able to find this soap in more shops as I would 100% repurchase it.<br />
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<b>*North Hill Soap Company Soap in Sea Goddess </b>- review here - Not my favourite. It was more scratchy than exfoliating and just didn't excite me. Products need to excite, know what I'm saying?<br />
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<b>*Kari Gran Cleansing Oil </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/05/brand-focus-kari-gran.html" target="_blank">here </a>- Really enjoyed using this cleansing oil. It removed makeup and left my skin super soft. Would consider purchasing the full size.</center>
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-13401635898851858862015-05-30T16:34:00.000-04:002015-05-30T16:34:38.432-04:00Brand Focus: Kari GranKari Gran is considered the Little Black Dress of skin care because of its simplicity. The line consists of only three skin care products, a <b>*Cleansing Oil</b> ($30.00 USD/100 ml), <b>*Hydrating Tonic </b>($35.00 USD/100 ml), and an <b>*Essential Serum </b>($60.00 USD for 30 ml) that work in combination with each other and are suitable for all skin types. They also have <b>*Lip Whips </b>($15.00 - $20.00 USD/7 ml), that come in various tints (including untinted) for soft, luscious lips, as well as mineral makeup for a flawless complexion. All of the skin care products and lip whips come in gorgeous, black, glass bottles that are certainly sturdy and elegant.<br />
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Read more about KG <a href="https://karigran.com/our-story" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Lip Whip in Tinted and Naked: </b><i>A perfect everyday lip balm that complements the Kari Gran skin care system, the Lip Whip contains a soothing combination of ingredients. Handy in the purse, in the car or on the night stand, Lip Whip is beautiful alone or paired with lipstick and gives lips a sensual, glossy, moisturizing boost. Available in Peppermint and Cinnamon-Pimenta Berry. </i><br />
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If I haven't said the following enough, I'll say it again, I love finding local brands! Canadians make some incredible products and many of my favourite skin care and makeup items are made right here, eh. I was thrilled with Anna, one of the beauties behind the brand, reached out asking if I wanted to try out some products. They are based out of Toronto and handcraft each of their beautiful oils using only wild-harvested and organic ingredients. I had the pleasure of meeting Anna at the Green Living Show earlier this year and wow, what a friggen beauty! Her skin was flawless, along with the other two ladies (whose names I forgot because I'm a horrible person).</div>
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Anna offered to send whichever oils appealed to me, and based on the ingredients and scents, I picked the <b>*Eye Oil </b>($69.90 CAD/30 ml),<b> *Face Oil </b>($59.90 CAD/50 ml),<b> *Belly Oil </b>($49.90 CAD/100 ml),<b> </b>and <b>*Body Oil </b>($43.90 CAD/100 ml). All of them came housed in dark glass bottles with pumps, for freshness and easy dispensing, and gorgeously packaged inside of a chic cardboard box with their corresponding characters. While I don't leave the boxes <i>on</i> my dresser, because I like to keep it minimal, these boxes have worked well to store larger pieces of jewelry that are kept <i>in</i> my dresser. I absolutely adore the packaging and appreciate the effort to create an artistic piece that can be re-purposed.<br />
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<b>*Eye Oil Rosewood "The Magestic One":</b> <i>This oil blend was specially created to nurture and restore the delicate areas around your eyes. When applied in the morning, it hydrates the skin, helping your eyes look fresh throughout the day. When used in the evening, it gently removes makeup, while revitalizing and nourishing the skin. </i><br />
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<b>*Face Oil Rosewood "The Stunning One": </b><i>This oil blend was specially created to delicately moisturize the skin without leaving the greasy feeling on your face. Carefully selected combination of oils deeply moisturizes your skin giving you a radiant glow</i><br />
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This body oil is slightly thicker, due to the avocado and castor oils, but still absorbs really well. I absolutely love the combination of rosemary and grapefruit, it's fruity but still fresh and herbal. I have only been using it for about a week, but think it'll definitely be a love of mine through the warmer months, mainly because of the uplifting scent.<br />
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Get them here: <a href="http://www.zayaoils.com/" target="_blank">ZAYA Oils</a>, and <a href="http://www.zayaoils.com/pages/retailers" target="_blank">these</a> retailers.<br />
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<li>Contest will start on Tuesday, May 12th and end at 11:59 P.M. EST on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015.</li>
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<b>Eye Oil Ingredients:</b> Prunus Dulcis (sweet almond) oil*, Oryza Sativa (rice) bran oil, Macadamia Ternifolia (macadamia nut) seed oil*, Punicagranatum (pomegranate) seed oil, Triticum Vulgare (wheat) germ oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, Aniba Rosaeodora wood (rosewood) essential oil. </div>
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<b>Face Oil Ingredients: </b>Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) seed oil*, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) oil*, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed oil, Prunus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil*, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) germ oil, Camellia oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil*, Aniba Rosaeodora wood (Rosewood) essential oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) essential oil*.</div>
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<b>Belly Oil Ingredients:</b> Prunus Dulcis (sweet almond) oil*, Oryza Sativa (rice) bran oil, Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil*, Macadamia Ternifolia (macadamia nut) seed oil, Sesamum Indicum (sesame) seed oil*, Triticum Vulgare (wheat) germ oil, Vanilla Planifolia (vanilla) CO2extract*, Citrus Aurantium (petitgrain) essential oil*</div>
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<b>Body Oil Ingredients:</b> Prunus Dulcis (sweet almond) oil*, Oryza Sativa (rice) bran oil, Macadamia Ternifolia (macadamia nut) seed oil, Triticum Vulgare (wheat) germ oil, Persea Gratissima (avocado) oil, Ricinus Communis (castor) seed oil*, Citrus Paradisi peel (pink grapefruit) essential oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) essential oil*</div>
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There isn't one thing about The Body Deli that I don't like. Sure they're a bit pricey, but you get products that are full of gorgeous fresh, raw, and organic ingredients. These ingredients literally feed your hair, scalp, and skin. I have wanted to try the shampoo for-freakin-ever, but the fact that my scalp hates most products and it's expensive, held me back from taking the plunge. It wasn't until I read rave reviews from <a href="http://www.naturiabeauty.com/2014/06/the-body-deli-living-hair-shampoo.html" target="_blank">NatuRia</a> and <a href="http://anagoesgreenbeautyorganic.blogspot.ca/2014/06/natural-haircare-body-deli-shampoo-and.html" target="_blank">Ana Goes Green</a> that I just knew I had to give it a go. Worst case scenario, I end up with a really expensive shave cream, right?</center>
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<i>THE BODY DELI is the pioneer for fresh, raw, organic skin and hair care. Our master “Cosmetic Chefs” lovingly handcraft premium quality products in small batches daily. Our products deliver real results because we use the purest and most potent raw and organic superfoods available. Experience a higher level of nourishing your body.<br /> <br />The key to our superfood face and hair care products’ effectiveness is the potent “raw” living state of the products’ phytonutrients. Clinically tested actives are combined with fresh organic living botanical superfoods that synergistically provide unparalleled dermal regenerating results. Bio-active cells of high potency, organically grown superfoods are isolated to deliver superior cellular nutrition, which builds stronger, healthier cells and accelerates cellular turnover.</i></blockquote>
Read more about The Body Deli <a href="http://www.thebodydeli.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Living Hair Sprouted Mineral Greens Shampoo: </b><i>Made with potent Sprouted Mineral Greens and is formulated to rejuvenate hair follicles to encourage rapid hair rejuvenation and regrowth. The raw, living, sprouted greens and fresh botanical juices feed the hair shaft with vital proteins, minerals, and enzymes to bring the life back to dull, lifeless hair. Living Hair's micro-nutrients make hair flourish, increase shine, impart incredible volume, and enhance the hair's natural highlights. Our formulation is for all hair types and is safe for color treated hair. <b>$25 cdn/8 oz.</b></i><br />
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<b>Get it here: </b><a href="http://www.lovehusk.com/" target="_blank">Husk</a>, <a href="http://www.thebodydeli.com/" target="_blank">The Body Deli</a>, and <a href="http://www.thebodydeli.com/pages/spas-retailers" target="_blank">these</a> retailers.</div>
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Well, hello there. It has been far too long since I've sat down at my computer to blog..or just sat down at my computer at all. Work and life events have kept me insanely busy, as is usually the case when I'm away for this long. In any event, May marks my 3 year blogging anniversary and I do have an exciting giveaway planned. Keep a close eye for that ;).</center>
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<b>Rahua Voluminous Shampoo</b> (sample) - Lilly, from <a href="http://genuineglow.com/" target="_blank">Genuine Glow</a>, was kind enough to send me a care package around Christmas that included this sample. It lathered well and left my hair feeling clean, but I didn't find it miraculous.<br />
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<b>Organic Matter Shampoo Level 1 </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/03/rave-review-om-organic-matter-shampoo.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This is one of my favourite shampoos out there. It's made in Canada, doesn't irritate my crazy scalp, cleans and conditions my hair, lathers well, lasts forever, and is reasonably priced. It has been my go-to for over a year now.<br />
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<b>Deep Steep Body Butter in Passion Fruit Guava </b>- This body butter was really nice during the colder months. I liked mixing it with an oil, for extra moisture, after a shower. The scent wasn't my favourite because of how sweet and fruity it was. While it did linger, I actually liked how it smelled after about an hour. The butter itself took a little working in and always left my skin super soft.<br />
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<b>Deep Steep Body Wash in Honeydew Spearmint </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/12/deep-steep-body-wash-review.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I love this body wash! This particular scent is my favourite of all the scents available. It lathers well, smells delicious, leaves my skin clean and soft, is affordable, and I find that a little goes a long way. Have already repurchased in a different scent.<br />
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<b>*North Hill Soap Company Soap in Sex on the Beach & Blackbeard's Booty </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/03/brand-focus-north-hill-soap-company.html" target="_blank">here</a> - These soaps were absolutely lovely! Sex on the Beach was just the right amount of fruity and worked well for my skin. Blackbeard's Booty was my absolute favourite though. I loved the poppy seeds that gently exfoliated, and the bay rum and nutmeg essential oil gave this soap a delicious spicy kick that I just couldn't wait to be intoxicated by.<br />
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<b>*Ella's Magic Balm in My Clementine Darling </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/11/porsche-ella-new-kid-on-block.html" target="_blank">here </a>- This balm came in handy during the polar vortex weather that we experienced a few months ago. My skin was crying for help and this lovely balm came to the rescue! It nourished, moisturized, protected, repaired, and loved my skin.<br />
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<b>Meow Meow Tweet Deodorant Cream in Lavender </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/09/meow-meow-tweet-deodorant-cream-in.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I forgot how much I loved this deodorant. The texture was whipped, creamy, perfection that easily rubbed into my pits and kept me stink free almost all day. Oddly enough, it didn't irritate my pits this time around. Not sure if it was because the weather was colder and I wasn't shaving as much or what, but I'm glad I got to use up this jar as it wasn't cheap. <br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/11/andalou-naturals-apricot-probiotic.html" target="_blank">here </a>- As I've already raved about this cleanser many times before, I'll just say that I still love this cleanser. It works really well for my sensitive skin and I've already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator </b>- This toner is a cult favourite and for good reason. Josh blends gorgeous skin loving ingredients, like green tea, coconut oil, aloe water, neem, vitamins A, C, E and B2, and tops it off with the intoxicating scents of vanilla bean and ylang ylang. While the scent wasn't my favourite at first, I loved it within a week of using it. It was light and didn't linger. This worked to nourish and calm my skin before applying my oils/creams, and worked beautifully to set my makeup. My only complaint is the packaging. Sure it's travel friendly but it looks a bit cheap considering the price and packaging of the other products within Josh's skin care range.<br />
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<b>*Mont Echo Nature Divine Creme Divine </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/03/brand-focus-mont-echo-nature-divine.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Loveeeeed the scent of this cream. As I mentioned in my review, the scent reminds me of something my mom put on her face when I was growing up. As a moisturizer, it was really nice, although using it morning and night for a few days did cause little red bumps on my skin. The pump also stopped working towards the end, making it difficult to get out the remainder of the cream. My favourite way to use this moisturizer was as a hand cream in the P.M. and under makeup in the A.M. </div>
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<b>Lush's Angel on Bare Skin </b> - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/01/get-angelic-skin-with-lushs-angels-on.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Despite what some<b> </b>people within the green beauty community think about Lush, I love that they support and promote various causes. While they aren't the most natural, they do have a handful of clean products. Angels on Bare Skin is incredible and lives up to my green standards. This gem of a cleanser is gentle enough to use in the colder months on (my) dry and sensitive skin. I find that my skin is less flaky, I have fewer breakouts, and a more even tone and texture when I'm using this cleanser.<br />
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<b>Corpa Flora Eclat Citrouille </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/10/rave-review-corpa-flora-discovery-set.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This incredible smelling oil has been a staple in my skin care routine for a long while. It's just an amazing, amazing oil and I'm sure you're all sick of hearing me talk about it.<br />
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<b>*SBT Seabuckthorn Oil </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/12/sbt-seabuckthorn-seed-oil-vs-fruit-oil.html" target="_blank">here</a> - LOVE. That's all.<br />
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<b>*DeVita Italian Tomato Leaf Mud Masque </b>(sample) - Meh. This mask was less than impressive. It didn't burn but left my skin red as a tomato, as the name suggests. My skin didn't look or feel any different, besides the redness.<br />
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<b>Living Libations Healthy Gums Clay Toothpaste </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/05/brand-focus-living-libations.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Of the three toothpastes from Living Libations, that come in a jar, this is the best tasting one. It's fresh and worked really well to keep my teeth clean and gums happy. My hygienist even asked what I was using! The only downside is that it's expensive and not as easily available as I would like. For reference, a jar lasts about two months with only me using it.<br />
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<b>Clean Well Hand Sanitizer </b>- This stuff is soooo good! When I was doing aesthetics, I would get eczema on my hands and this sanitizer did not irritate it at all. It does smell like thyme but doesn't linger for too long. Sadly, Clean Well is no longer available in Canada.</center>
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<b>Sante Brown Pencil in No. 2. </b>- I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this pencil yet. It is perfection. It is the perfect shade of brown for someone who doesn't lean red or warm, it's just brown. It lasts almost all day, but can wipe off if your face is oily or sweating. Already working through another one and have a backup.</center>
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-64406741153617613202015-04-01T20:13:00.000-04:002015-04-01T20:13:11.108-04:00Sniff This: Poppy Jane Candle Co.<center style="text-align: left;">
Candles have never really been by thing growing up, despite the fact that my mom was (and still is) a candle hoarder. Within the last few years I've gone from not caring about candles, to being obsessed with the candles from Bath and Body Works, to not being able to stand them (BBW candles) anymore. So, began my journey into natural candles; pure essential oil fragranced, beeswax/soy wax, cotton wick, hand poured with love candles. Although I haven't tried many different brands, I can say that the few I've tried did not fragrance a small room, let alone a house. My assumption was that natural candles suck. Plain and simple. That was until Poppy Jane Candle Co. came into my life.</center>
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<i>Poppy Jane Candle Co. was launched by Erin Lundeen exactly one year after she and her sister said goodbye to Fig+Sage--the blog that brought them international recognition within the natural products industry.<br /><br />With a love of all things natural, a DIY attitude and a firm belief that quality is much better than quantity, Erin started making all-natural candles as a hobby that quickly turned into something more in the winter of 2013. She began sourcing, blending, concocting and testing the most natural ingredients she could find into truly pure aromatherapy candles. And thus, Poppy Jane Candle Co. was born.</i> </blockquote>
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<i>Erin is a native Californian, born and raised on the Central Coast. She, her husband and their 3 children {Sören, Anika Jane and Märit Poppy} love spending their days soaking up the sunshine, geocaching, gardening and enjoying the great food & wine culture in the area. Erin and Karl work as a team, working on all design aspects of the business. Erin sources the raw beeswax from a local beekeeper, hand-blends the top-quality essential oils and pours the candles in small batches in their workshop. Every candle that leaves our workshop is a labor of love, made with the best ingredients we could find.</i></blockquote>
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Up until a few months ago, Poppy Jane only shipped within the USA. When they began shipping to Canada, Erin contacted me asking if I wanted to try out their products and provide feedback. I was basically a happy little guinea pig. Erin sent me the *<b>Aromatherapy Candle Travel Tin Gift Pack </b>($35 USD/3 x 4 oz candles) and it arrived within a week or so. Talk about fast shipping! Aside from the beautiful packaging that it came in, the tins themselves are adorable and great for travelling with, and the candles actually fragrance an entire room but are not at all overwhelming or overpowering.</center>
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<b>Description:</b> <i>Here it is! The perfect way to give Poppy Jane as a gift or a sampler to find out which PJ scent is your fave. Includes your choice of three of our 4 oz. travel tins. A better value than buying each candle separately and all packaged up in a kraft box with polka dot tissue paper!</i><center>
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<b>Breathe Deep: </b><i>This aromatherapeutic Breathe Deep candle is designed to clear your head and energize your mind. We blended refreshing oils like Eucalyptus and Peppermint and added a woodsy touch of Rosemary and Tea Tree with a crisp citrus note to top it all off. The result is a truly pure candle that is sure to wake you up and open up your sinuses while enhancing mental clarity. So go ahead, take a deep breath.</i><br />
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Obsessed! Seriously, this candle smells in-freakin-credible!! The description is spot on, in terms of the scent, and I find that it really does open up my sinuses when I'm stuffy. My favourite time to burn this candle is while I'm doing yoga. After all, in yoga it's all about the breath. Breathe Deep, namaste.<br />
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Oh yes, how could anyone not have at least one candle loaded with lavender and/or chamomile to burn right before bed? I love lavender, so I had hoped that this would smell more like it than it actually does, however, the blend of all the essential oils is just lovely. Personally, I smell the zest of the lemongrass and the chamomile more than the other oils. It's beautiful before bed and have burned it several times since receiving it to help me sleep.</div>
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<b>Gin +Tonic: </b><i>When it's not apropos to pour yourself a stiff drink (say, during a hectic work day or at noon while you're home with the kids) we have just the solution for you! We've blended juniper berry, lime and other delicious citrus oils together to create an uplifting and refreshing aroma, then added it to our creamy blend of 100% pure soy wax and beeswax. The result is a cocktail in a can, minus the impaired judgement. Cheers!</i></div>
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Cheers is right, my friends! My life (both personal and work) has been a hectic work day for the entire month of March. I've been on the go non-stop and so, to avoid actually drinking, I've been burning this baby. Even though it's called Gin + Tonic, sniffing it makes me want a vodka lime. Actually, just thinking about it makes me want a vodka lime. Vodka lime anyone?? While the lime really stands out here, the marriage of juniper berry and lime is perfect and great for anyone who likes an uplifting citrus scent.<br />
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I'm so impressed with these candles. They have exceeded my expectations and raised the bar for natural candles. Thank you Lilly (<a href="http://genuineglow.com/" target="_blank">Genuine Glow</a>) for the introduction and thank you Erin for giving me the opportunity to try them. Sadly, shipping to Canada is absolutely insane. I find that's always the case when a brand begins shipping here, however, that's no fault of theirs as shipping to/from/within Canada is ridiculous. I truly love these candles and if shipping wasn't so crazy, I'd without a doubt pick up a couple of full sizes. If you live in the USA, go buy these right now. Just go.<br />
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<b>Get them here: </b><a href="http://poppy-jane.com/" target="_blank">Poppy Jane Candles Co.</a><br />
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-82173526827303850622015-03-24T19:47:00.001-04:002015-03-24T19:47:15.944-04:00Brand Focus: Silkka Garden Apothecary<center style="text-align: left;">
I've said it time and time again, I love discovering new Canadian brands. I feel as though Canadian brands don't often get recognized, despite having such fantastic products, and it's such a pleasure to see more brands putting themselves out there and getting recognition. Silkka Garden Apothecary has been raved about on several blogs around the globe, like <a href="http://shortsmallsweet.net/2015/02/pure-simple-silkka-garden-apothecary.html/" target="_blank">Short, Small, & Sweet</a> (USA), several times on <a href="http://smallbitsofloveliness.blogspot.com/2015/02/silkka-garden-apothecary-worker-bee.html" target="_blank">Small Bits of Loveliness</a> (Slovenia), and Elegantly Eco (Canada), just to name a few. It was only natural (pun intended) that with the brand's focus on pure, simple, and clean ingredients, that I'd have to try them out</center>
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<i>Silkka is Finnish for pure and simple, and it's a nod to both my ancestry and the principles which guide the creations. While nature serves as inspiration, simplicity is always the intention. Using pure, natural ingredients known for their abilities to protect, heal and nurture the body's largest organ (our skin!), my goal is to create skincare products that are simple, beautiful and, most importantly, effective. As the old saying goes, less is more (and yes, this even applies to skincare).<br /> <br />Silkka products are handmade in small batches each week, using timeless ingredients from around the world. They'll always be free of harmful additives, and packed with good-for-you ingredients, like plant, nut and fruit-based oils and butters, essential oils, dried herbs and flowers, and unrefined Ontario beeswax. Product packaging is both recyclable and reusable (amber glass and tin), and packing materials used in shipping orders are always kept to a minimum. (And packaging material from supply orders are always re-used.)</i></blockquote>
Read more about Silkka <a href="http://www.silkka.ca/about/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Liisa, Founder and Creator, gave me the opportunity to pick up a couple of products. I chose the <b>*Blossom Hydration Mist </b>($15 cad/2 oz)<b> </b>and <b>*Vanilla Love Body Oil </b>($21 cad/4 oz)<b>. </b>The packaging of both items is lovely; dark glass bottles preserve the product housed inside, the labels and logo are so feminine and pretty, and the mister top/pump are perfection (more about that below). Also, both items only contain <i><b>four</b> </i>ingredients..what!? Simplicity at its finest.<br />
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<b>*Blossom Hydrating Mist: </b><i>Balance mind and body with this delicate floral hydration mist. In aromatherapy Magnolia is lauded for its ability to relax and rejuvenate the spirit, and Chamomile its ability to comfort and calm. Aloe vera soothes and heals damaged skin, while Chamomile's anti-inflammatory properties calm redness and irritation. Pure botanical bliss for the skin and spirit.</i><br />
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Aside from the pretty bottle, the spray top is awesome. Not sure about the rest of the world, but I love when my toner provides a perfect all over mist with only one or two spritzes. This does that. It's.Just.So.Perfect. Yes, spray tops get me excited. It's the little things folks! Anyway....the hydrating mist instantly calmed redness, hydrated the skin, and set makeup. Sadly, the scent was not my favourite. The first ingredient is magnolia water, which if you know what that smells like, then you'll know what this smells like. For someone who had no clue, I didn't expect it to be as strong or linger for as long as it did. I used about a third of the bottle before I just couldn't do it anymore. On the plus side, Lisa from Glam Goes Green gets to enjoy it now! Scent is a personal thing and aside from that, this was a great toner/floral water.<div>
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<b>*Vanilla Love Body Oil: </b><i>Sweet, seductive vanilla. There's simply nothing more exquisite, more enticing; so much so that it demands centre stage in this gentle, lush body oil. Avocado oil provides long-lasting hydration, while oils of camellia and apricot are light and non-greasy, making Vanilla Love the perfect moisturizer for day and night use. </i><br />
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-11009757128311488162015-03-12T19:43:00.000-04:002015-03-12T19:43:50.505-04:00Brand Focus: Mont Echo (Nature Divine)<center style="text-align: left;">
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<i>Sea Buckthorn Skin and Hair care products are formulated with our 100% Canadian-grown Sea Buckthorn seed oil, fruit oil and floral waters to ensure that our customers receive all the benefits of this extraordinary plant. Our Sea Buckthorn skin and hair products are handcrafted with high quality, certified organic, biodynamically grown and wildcrafted essential oils and floral waters that are never bleached or processed, conserving all of their nourishing vitamins, minerals, enzymes, proteins and brilliant natural colours.</i></blockquote>
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<b>*Creme Divine</b>: <i>Mont Echo’s signature anti-aging combination of Rosehips and Sea Buckthorn form the base for this rich and luxurious enriched moisture complex with therapeutic, regenerative & hydrating herbs. Particularly high in Vitamin C, this cream is formulated to benefit dry, mature and sensitive skin types. </i><br />
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The small plastic pump bottle is great because of the fact that it's dark (preserving the product) and contains a pump (clean and easy to use). This cream boasts an impressive and beautiful list of ingredients like rose otto, shea butter, comfrey, and calendula, just to name a few. The smell is gorgeous and light, can't quite explain it but I do know that it reminds me of something that my mom used on her face when I was a kid. It's definitely not strong and doesn't linger. Unfortunately, when the temperatures dropped to -20 (and colder), my skin soaked this stuff up and begged for more. It just wasn't enough, even with an oil applied underneath or mixed in. Now that it's warmed up, it works much better and I love that it dries to a semi matte finish. It never feels heavy or looks greasy and creates a great base for makeup. I also love using it on my hands before bed! Although it's targeted for dry/mature/sensitive skin types, I think it would be great for normal and combo skin types as well.<br />
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<b>*Eau Divine</b>: <i>Unique in the world, our Eau Divine Pure Sea Buckthorn floral water soothes and balances the skin while preserving and strengthening the protective acid mantle. Eau Divine is particularly effective in preparing the skin for the application of oils, serums and creams. It is extremely gentle and well tolerated by even the most sensitive skin.</i><br />
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Floral water is my jam, I love them! Given that I love sea buckthorn oil and I love floral waters, this selection only made sense. Sadly, it smells awful! My boyfriend, who has gotten used to herbal/natural type scents, was completely put off as well. Meaning..he was like, "wtf is that smell?". I then responded with, "my face". True story. AND if the scent alone isn't bad enough, the fact that it lingers makes it even worse. Of course, the scent has nothing to do with Mont Echo and is a personal preference. Since I can't stand using this on a daily basis because of the scent, I actually use it to mix up my clay masks. That way my skin still reaps the anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and other benefits of the floral water. If you have the opportunity to smell this first or don't care about scents (bad/good), then this would be a product to consider.<br /><br /><b>Get them here:</b> <a href="http://www.mont-echo.com/" target="_blank">Mont Echo</a> and <a href="http://www.mont-echo.com/en/where-to-buy-sea-buckthorn-products" target="_blank">these</a> retailers.<div>
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<b>Andalou Naturals Illuminating Toner</b> - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/10/andalou-naturals-clementine-c.html" target="_blank">here</a> - A definite favourite of mine. It's the best and so affordable. Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Corpa Flora Beaute Divine Cleansing Oil</b> - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/10/rave-review-corpa-flora-discovery-set.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Another favourite. This stuff smelled nice, lasted months, removed makeup like a dream, and didn't break me out. Will eventually repurchase, once I use up some other oils.<br />
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<b>Kiss My Face Creamy Face Cleanser</b> - I picked this up because Brianna, <a href="http://iluvjesse444.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Iluvjesse444</a>, raved about it. It had a very creamy, yet tacky, texture and smelled nice, but did absolutely nothing for my skin. I much prefer the <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/11/andalou-naturals-apricot-probiotic.html" target="_blank">Andalou Probiotic Cleanser</a> and have repurchased that one instead.<br />
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<b>Meow Meow Tweet Baking Soda Free Deo</b> - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/11/brand-focus-meow-meow-tweet.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Aaaaand another fave! This stuff smelled delicious and worked to keep my pits from stinking (and sweating) without irritating them. I do think there is a quality control issue with these though. Either way, it works and I've already repurchased.<br />
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<b>*Joyous Health Minty Fresh Toothpaste</b> - A review was supposed to happen on this gem, clearly it didn't. I enjoyed the simplistic ingredients, how big the jar was, and how fresh my mouth felt after using this but <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/05/brand-focus-living-libations.html" target="_blank">Living Libations</a> seems to help with my teeth sensitivity better. I've repurchased <a href="http://www.livinglibations.com/default/products/tooth-care/healthy-gums-clay-toothpaste" target="_blank">Living Libations</a> instead.<br />
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<b>*North Hill Soap Company Earth Goddess Soap </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/03/brand-focus-north-hill-soap-company.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I enjoyed this soap because of how soft it left my skin feeling. Sadly, it didn't do much in the clarifying department. They have other bars that I prefer over this one, won't repurchase.<br />
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<b>*Corpa Flora Corpa Nutritive Body Oil</b> - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/01/magical-corpa-flora-corpa-nutritive.html" target="_blank">here </a>- Fabulous body oil! The pump bottle was awesome, the oil was extremely moisturizing and glided on the skin with ease, it absorbed beautifully, and left my skin baby soft. Once I use up some other body oils, I'll likely repurchase this one.<br />
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<b>*SBT After Sun Cream</b> - Obviously I didn't use this for its intended purpose, as I haven't seen the sun in months, however it made a fantastic body cream. It was soothing and incredibly moisturizing. I actually enjoyed mixing it with a bit of the Corpa Flora body oil for that extra oomph that my skin desperately needed. The only downfall was the scent, it smelled like olive oil and sea buckthorn oil. which doesn't appeal to me. Although I enjoyed it, I wouldn't purchase the full size because of the scent alone.<br />
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<b>*Reese & Luke Baby Balm </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/11/porsche-ella-new-kid-on-block.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This stuff saved my incredibly dry winter skin. I applied it on dry patches (on my face) as well as all over my body as a moisturizer, to soothe severely dry skin and it worked like a charm! I enjoyed the tin that it came in and the lavender scent. Would repurchase in the future.<br />
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<b>*SBT Salves for Sunburn and Eczema & Dermatitis </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/10/sbt-seabuckthorn-sample-pack-mini.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Balms and salves aren't really my jam. I enjoy them in the winter months as an after shower and before bed body moisturizer, but otherwise I don't care for them. That being said, these were fantastic as a body moisturizer, foot balm, AND cleansing balm. Great multipurpose products and because they're so big, they're a great value. Took me months to use these up. The scents weren't my favourite though. Since it'll hopefully start warming up soon, and I don't use products like this in the warmer months, I won't be repurchasing until next winter.<br />
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<b>*Alima Pure Natural Definition Mascara </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/02/alima-pure-natural-definition-mascara.html" target="_blank">here </a>- I ended up really enjoying this mascara. It definitely didn't thicken, but it was great for lengthening, as a bottom lash mascara, and for layering. Likely wouldn't repurchase.</center>
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<b>100% Pure Lip Glaze in Seduce </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/01/100-pure-lip-glaze-in-seduce-review.html" target="_blank">here </a>- I've mentioned several times my love/hate relationship with this product. I used the rest of it up as a lip balm because it's such a neutral-ish shade and was super creamy. Since I'm more into lip pencils and matte lips now, this isn't something I'd repurchase but would totally recommend.</center>
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<b>Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream </b>(sample) - For such a creamy product, I found it dried to a semi matte finish and didn't quite moistuize my skin as well as I had hoped. This would likely be a better product for my skin during the winter months and I plan on picking up another sample to test my theory (because it's pretty pricey).</center>
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<b>May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon </b>(sample) - This super swanky product was a let down for me, thankfully a spa customer gave me this sample to try. I found the scent overpowering and instead of calming my facial skin, it ended up breaking me out.</center>
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<i>Our family journey in soapmaking began with an innocent conversation. A family friend who owns a small-town art shop was lamenting her inability to find a soapmaker. I have always suffered from OCD- Obsessive Crafting Disorder. I have to try whatever craft is going by, and I thought, “I’m sure I can make soap!” </i></blockquote>
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Read more about NHSC <a href="http://northhillsoap.com/?page_id=2" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The packaging is absolutely awesome! I love the colours and design of each one, as well as the fact that they come in post consumer recycled packaging. Seriously, just look at those boxes! After reaching out to Kelly, she was kind enough to allow me to select a few bars of soap. I chose <b>*Sea Goddess</b>, <b>*Happy Hippie</b>, <b>*Blackbeard's Booty</b>, <b>*Sex On The Beach</b>, and <b>*Earth Goddess</b>.<br />
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<b>*Sea Goddess: </b><i>The Mediterranean Sea provides us with so many Gifts of beauty– it’s no wonder Aphrodite is pictured as being Born from the waves! Sea salt will polish your skin to glowing freshness, and Spirulina Algae is a tremendous source of Antioxidants. </i><br />
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In theory, this soap sounds amazing and I was really excited for it. Sadly, it fell short. The scent and texture reminds me of soap that my grandma used, in Portugal, to wash her clothes. I'm talking the old school way of washing clothes; a bar of soap and bucket. I find that it can either be harsh or feel like you're dragging a dry soap bar on dry skin regardless of how wet both are. This is definitely my least favourite.<br />
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<b>*Happy Hippie: </b><i>Tempt your inner peace child with the earthy scent of patchouli, and enjoy the moisturizing benefits of hemp butter in our grooviest soap bar. Made with Organic Canadian Hemp Milk & Calendula Petals, you may have to find your love beads and flower crown after this far-out shower experience!</i><br />
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*<b>Blackbeard's Booty: </b><i>When Blackbeard took his yearly bath, we’re sure this is the soap he favoured. Sail your pirate armada in your bath, while you enjoy the spicy sweet scent of bay rum essential oil straight from the Dominican Republic. Poppy Seeds add a gentle exfoliation.</i><br />
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How cute is the name and little pirate skull on the bar of soap?! This is my second favourite of them all. I love the (truly) spicy sweet scent of the bay rum, which is very unisex leaning towards masculine, and how lovely the poppy seeds feel on the skin. It leaves my skin exfoliated, nourished, and baby soft.<br />
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<b>*Sex On The Beach: </b><i>The fruit acids in our blend of tropical fruits encourage cell turnover, and help to dissolve the glue holding together the top layer of cells. Immerse yourself in memories of a Caribbean vacation. Notes of citrus will whisk you off to an island paradise, fruity drink in hand.</i><br />
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I'm sure you can all guess that what attracted me to this soap was the fact that it's supposed to be like a chemical exfoliant for the body, however, I'm not convinced it actually does much in that department. Usually with chemical exfoliants, your skin will tingle. This soap doesn't tingle whatsoever, not even on breakouts. I mean, obviously it's not meant to be an intense, all over body peel. Just thought it would be worth mentioning, in case that's the reason you decide to choose this particular bar. If you're looking for a soap bar that smells fruity, feels great on the skin, and leaves it feeling soft, this is the one for you! Out of the 5 bars, this one is in my top 3.<br />
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Lastly, we have Earth Goddess! This one is really nice and leaves my skin soft, just like the others, but it didn't live up to my expectations. I expected it to help with breakouts, because of its clarifying properities (pink and green clay). It doesn't. I also don't find it fragranced enough considering it contains patchouli and lavender, two dominant essential oils. Still really nice, just not one I'd repurchase.</center>
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<b>Get it here:</b> <a href="http://northhillsoap.com/" target="_blank">North Hill Soap Company</a> and <a href="http://northhillsoap.com/?page_id=184" target="_blank">these</a> retailers.</center>
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-44694223089720985082015-02-21T10:46:00.001-05:002015-02-21T10:46:23.848-05:00Kosmea Australia Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil<center>
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Kosmea Australia was founded by Marie Jenkins, who discovered the benefits of rose hip while experimenting with it in a home made face mask. Kosmea uses only wild grown, ethically sourced, hand picked, and 100% certified organic rose hips. They use the fruit, skin, and seed, and extract the oil without the use of heat or solvents, making their <b>*Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil</b> pure greatness for your skin.</div>
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Rose Hip Oil is a beautiful, bright golden orange colour, that's rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. It aids in skin regeneration to improve the look of scars, acne, wrinkles, sun damage, and so much more. While it's said that this oil is ideal for all skin types, I personally find it too heavy and slightly irritating for my sensitive, combo/dry, hormonal facial skin. Instead, I like to use it mixed with a hand or body cream to provide extra moisture, and still reap all of the benefits. Where this product really shines for me though, is on eczema patches. Specifically the patch on my leg. I had a lapse in judgement one day, came out of the shower and used the friction of the towel on my skin to create a serious burn. My eczema was itchy, the towel felt good, I rubbed too hard, and the rest is history. Can't believe I just shared that with you guys. So embarrassing. The skin was raw and itchy, and the only sense of relief came from applying Kosmea's rose hip oil several times a day. It healed it incredibly quickly and kept it from scarring as badly as it should have. That being said, I do have a bit of scarring still and continue to use this oil to help reduce its appearance. If you are able to tolerate rose hip oil on your facial skin, I highly recommend trying it out as it truly is an exceptional oil. Otherwise, you can still reap the benefits by using it on your body like I do.<br />
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Retails for $15.99 cad/10 ml, $27.99 cad/20 ml, and $49.99 cad/42 ml.<br />
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<b>Find it here: </b><a href="http://well.ca/">Well.ca</a> and <a href="https://www.kosmea.com.au/stockists" target="_blank">Kosmea</a>.<br />
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-85639268474948754912015-02-05T22:40:00.000-05:002015-02-05T22:40:14.822-05:00Alima Pure Natural Definition Mascara<center>
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Alima Pure is a fantastic brand that I wish was more accessible in Canada. Sure I can order it online, but I'd love to be able to physically touch and swatch their products. I absolutely adore their <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/09/alima-pure-mauna-loa-bronzer-review.html" target="_blank">bronzer</a>, as well as their <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/11/alima-pure-foundation-in-warm-2-review.html" target="_blank">foundation</a>, and when a reader offered to give me the <b>Natural Definition Mascara</b> to try, I couldn't say no. She had purchased one and received one for free, I believe, and wasn't keen on the brush or formula. </div>
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This mascara is as described, a "natural definition mascara". It adds length and separates the lashes, but certainly doesn't thicken or provide any volume. The brush is synthetic and I find it pokes (and hurts) when trying to get close to the lash line. Anyone else have that problem with synthetic brushes? A natural bristle brush would have been much preferred. The formula is on the wet side and can be layered without clumping, and actually makes an awesome bottom lash mascara because of that. I really enjoy layering it with <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/10/zuzu-luxe-mascara-in-onyx-review.html" target="_blank">Zuzu</a> for a falsies effect. One lengthens (Alima), the other thickens (Zuzu). Surprisingly, this mascara doesn't transfer, smudge, flake, or irritate my eyes at all. If you're looking for a quick, easy to apply, lengthening mascara that looks incredibly natural, this is the one for you. If you prefer volume and fullness, I'd say skip it.<br />
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<b>*Acure Balancing Rose+ Red Tea Toner </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/01/acure-balancing-rose-red-tea-toner.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I stand by my initial review, it was a bit too drying for my skin and would be ideal in the summer months or for oily skin types. Will likely not repurchase.<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Illuminating Toner </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/10/andalou-naturals-clementine-c.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Best toner of life, seriously. I can't seem to find any other toner (high end or not) that works as well as this one does for my skin. It's hydrating, gives an instant boost of radiance, smells lovely, and is affordable. Already working through another bottle and have a backup.<br />
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<b>Heritage Store Rose Water </b>- I really enjoyed using this when my skin was super irritated and to set my makeup. I currently have a small bottle in my purse to mist when I'm feeling dry.<br />
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<b>*Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/05/weleda-almond-soothing-line-review.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This cleansing lotion was as lovely as I remember. It didn't remove makeup very well, but was gentle enough to use as a second and/or morning cleanse. Only issue is that I go through it extremely quickly. Would likely repurchase again.<br />
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<b>*Wild Honey Apothecary Moringa Honey Mud</b> - I won this little bottle from a contest that <a href="http://aniseapothecary.com/" target="_blank">Anise Apothecary</a> was having on Facebook, and wasn't all that impressed. I just find that regular honey doesn't work as well for my skin as manuka. It did leave my skin soft, but I wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>Andalou Naturals Lemon Sugar Facial Scrub </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/12/disappointing-products.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This scrub smelled so weird. I couldn't stand using it on my face, so I used it on my body. Wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>*Mont Echo Sea Buckthorn Facial Mask </b>- I have mixed feelings about this mask. It has incredible ingredients, like oats and calendula, but never left me wowed. Wouldn't repurchase.<br />
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<b>Pangea Organics Japanese Matcha Tea Facial Mask </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/06/pangea-japanese-matcha-tea-facial-mask.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I loved this mask, although I think I prefer it in the warmer months as it can be drying. It evened out my skin tone, brightened, and helped with any acne. Would totally repurchase.<br />
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<b>*Gemstone Organic Ruby Creme </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/10/brand-focus-gemstone-organic.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This creme was amazing! When I first received a sample from the company, I couldn't stop raving about it. When I finished the sample jar, the company was kind enough to send me a full one. Not sure what happened but half was through the new jar, it started to smell funny and separate. I tried using it up on my body but the smell just kept getting worse. Not sure if I would repurchase.<br />
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<b>The Body Del Radiance Enzyme Peel </b>(sample) - I picked up this (one time use) sample from <a href="http://www.lovehusk.com/" target="_blank">Husk</a> and really enjoyed it! It contains manuka honey, probiotics, and a bunch of other raw delicious ingredients. It left my skin glowing and radiant! I'm considering splurging on the full size.<br />
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<b>*Tres Pure Mini Face Cleanse </b>(sample) - This came in the <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/09/unboxing-petit-vour-limited-luxury-fw14.html" target="_blank">Petit Vour Limited Luxury FW14 box</a>, from September, and was sooo nice. I mixed it with my cleanser, daily, as a gentle exfoliant and found my skin less congested and much softer. As we got into the colder months, it was a bit much for my sensitive skin. Since it's not easily available in Canada, I wouldn't purchase the full size.<br />
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<b>Pelle Beauty Stellar Multitasking Face Oil </b>(sample) - A blog reader came into the spa that I worked at and was kind enough to bring me a bunch of goodies, this was one of them. While it is a nice oil, it's too light for my skin and I don't enjoy the scent of neroli. Wouldn't purchase the full size.<br />
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<b>*Province Apothecary Regenerating+Hydrating Face Serum </b>(sample) - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/11/brand-focus-province-apothecary-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here </a>- Still not sold on this face serum. It worked so well some days, and other days I felt as though it just sat on my skin. Wouldn't purchase the full size.<br />
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<b>*Me & The Girls Moon Serum </b>(sample) - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/10/brand-focus-me-girls-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Great oil serum! Absorbed well and left my skin nourished and moisturized. I don't love it more than my Corpa Flora though, so I won't be purchasing the full size.<br />
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<b>Myra Aso 100% Marula Oil </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/04/myra-aso-100-pure-marula-oil-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here </a>- Love, love, love! This oil worked so well in my hair and on my face. Already have another bottle on the go and a backup.<br />
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<b>Tamanu Oil </b>(in the Corpa bottle) - I had to transfer the oil into the Corpa Flora bottle because the original bottle kept leaking. How annoying! I don't find tamanu is working as well for my skin as it used to. I still highly recommend and will likely repurchase at some point.<br />
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<b>*Odylique Lemon Butter Hand Smoothie </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/01/brand-focus-odylique-welcome-to-north.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This hand cream was a pleasure to use, despite not being fond of the lemongrass scent. It moisturized, without feeling greasy, and helped soothe eczema patches. Since the Andalou Sea Buckthorn hand cream works just as well, is less expensive, and easier to find in stores, I won't be repurchasing this one.<br />
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<b>*Me & The Girls Moon Night Moisturizer </b>(sample) - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/10/brand-focus-me-girls-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I have to admit, I didn't use this on my face because it contains coconut oil, however, I did use it on my feet! It worked great to keep my feet supa dupa soft. Wouldn't repurchase though.<br />
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<b>*Me & The Girls Moon Body Scrub & Foot Scrub </b>(sample) - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2014/10/brand-focus-me-girls-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Both of these scrubs were lovely. I enjoyed the fresh peppermint scent of the foot scrub over the lemony scent of the body scrub, but they had the exact same texture. Scrubs are one thing I never commit to, since I only ever end up using them on my hands, so I wouldn't purchase the full size of either. They are really nice though.<br />
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<b>John Masters Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash </b>- review<a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/07/john-masters-organics-blood-orange.html" target="_blank"> here</a> - oh-my-gosh, this body wash smelled so friggen good. I literally wanted to eat it! It lathered well and never left my skin feeling dry. Deep Steep is much more affordable, however, I certainly would repurchase this one just to switch it up.<br />
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<b>Clean Well Antibacterial Soap in Spearmint Lime </b>- Love that this hand soap contained no triclosan or other nasty bacteria killing crap. It also never dried out my hands, which is a bonus when you have eczema or are prone to it on your hands. Sadly, Clean Well is no longer available in Canada. Luckily, I still have 2 more bottles in my bathroom (lavender and orange vanilla).<br />
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<b>Dr. Bronners Castile Soap in Peppermint </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/07/dr-bronners-organic-liquid-soap-review.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This gigantic bottle took forever to use up. I use Dr. Bronners to clean my bathroom and alternate between peppermint and eucalyptus. Will be repurchasing soon.<br />
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<b>*Zuzu Luxe Mascara in Onyx </b>- review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/10/zuzu-luxe-mascara-in-onyx-review.html" target="_blank">here</a> - This was a fantastic mascara, but I found it got super clumpy too quickly. It's really expensive in Canada, so I won't be repurchasing right now.</center>
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<b>*Pure Anada Pressed Foundation in Very Fair</b> - review <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/09/pure-anada-sheer-matte-pressed.html" target="_blank">here</a> - Great pressed foundation. Covered well and didn't really cling to dry patches, but it did smell a bit off (that's just the ingredients), the shade range is limited, and it constantly formed a crust on the top. While I love Pure Anada and their pressed shadows are my absolute favourites, the <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/01/brand-focus-gabriel-cosmetics-zuzu-luxe.html" target="_blank">Zuzu Powder</a> is much better and offers a wider shade selection (it's also more expensive though). Wouldn't repurchase.</center>
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Gabriel and Zuzu Luxe are sister brands, and definitely well known worldwide. I've already tried (and loved) their <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/10/zuzu-luxe-mascara-in-onyx-review.html" target="_blank">mascara</a>, <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/08/rave-review-zuzu-luxe-brow-pencil-in.html" target="_blank">brow pencil</a>, and liquid liner, and although I've always wanted to explore more, the price point in Canada is quite high. When I say high, I mean almost double the American pricing and it hardly ever goes on sale. I think it's amazing that their products are made in the USA, with the exception of their pencils which are made in Germany. But what I absolutely love most, is that they are vegan and free from the following:</div>
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<li>Parabens</li>
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<li>Mineral Oil</li>
<li>Peanuts & Tree Nuts</li>
<li>Lanolin</li>
<li>Talc</li>
<li>Propylene Glycol</li>
<li>Hydrogenated Oils</li>
<li>Gluten</li>
<li>Phthalates</li>
<li>DBP</li>
<li>Toluene</li>
<li>Lead</li>
<li>Formaldehyde</li>
<li>Nano/Micro sized particles</li>
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I was given the opportunity to try out a few of their products and decided on the <b>*Zuzu Luxe Dual Powder Foundation</b> in D-10, <b>*<a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2012/10/zuzu-luxe-mascara-in-onyx-review.html" target="_blank">Zuzu Luxe Mascara</a></b> in Onyx, <b>*Zuzu Luxe Lipliner</b> in Bounce, <b>*Gabriel Lipliner</b> in Berry, <b>*Gabriel Moisturizing Liquid Foundation</b> in Soft Beige, and <b>*Gabriel Eye Primer</b> in Neutral.<br />
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Good eye primers are hard to come by, especially when you have really oily, deep set lids. Every brand boasts theirs as the best, but so far only the <b>*Gabriel Eye Primer </b>($13.55 USD/2.5 g) has worked for me. It's extremely creamy, offers pretty good vein coverage, evens out the lids well, and keeps shadows from creasing for several hours. Not sure that it would last quite as long in the middle of a super hot Canadian summer day, when humidity takes over and you can barely breath, but I guess we'll find out in a few months. The neutral shade is slightly darker than pictured above and leans cool. On medium to dark skin tones, this could appear white on the lids. I've applied this primer with fingers and brushes, and much prefer the even application that a brush gives. The packaging is lovely, super small and sturdy, and great for travelling with. If you're looking for an eye primer, I highly recommend this one.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For ingredients, click <a href="http://gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/shop/zuzu-luxe-dual-powder-foundation/" target="_blank">here</a>.</td></tr>
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I'm beyond in love with the <b>*Zuzu Luxe Dual Powder Foundation </b>($28.30 USD/9 g) and have used it every single time, without fail, since receiving it. It provides such beautiful coverage on its own and extra, flawless, coverage over top of my beloved <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2013/11/sappho-liquid-foundation-in-rachel.html" target="_blank">Sappho Liquid Foundation</a> in Leisha. It can sometimes cling to dry patches, although it's not often that I find my skin looking cakey or flaky when wearing this foundation and my skin tends to lean dry in the colder months. I don't want to jinx it but, it hasn't developed a crust on the top like most pressed powders do. You know, when you have to scrape the top layer in order to get the product to actually come off on your brush or sponge? So annoying. The shade is a tad light for my skin but is easily manageable. D-10 is described as <i>Pale Ivory Skin/Pink Undertones</i>, however, I don't find that it leans pink at all. I chose this shade prior to them revamping their site and could swear it was described as neutral, which I find it is. The compact is a bit bulky, but it's great for taking on the go because of how sturdy it is and the great sized mirror (which I've covered with the sponge). My only issue, being Canadian, is that I cannot find the damn refill pans ($21.25 USD/9 g). I've called 4 different stores within the GTA and nobody carries them. What's up with that Gabriel?? It is probably the best foundation that I've ever used, to date, but if I can't easily get my hands on a refill, I may need to find another powder :(:(:(.<br />
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I really wanted to love this <b>*Gabriel Moisturizing Liquid Foundation </b>($28 USD/30 ml), like <i>really</i> wanted to love it. I didn't play with it much because it was way too pink for my warm/neutral skin tone, however, I did wear it once (around the house). It provided beautiful medium to full coverage, minimally clinged to dry patches, provided a dewy finish, and wore pretty well. I've swatched all of the available light to medium shades, of this foundation, and find that they're all cool toned, which is really disappointing. Hopefully they include a wider range of undertones at some point.<br />
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I've never been a lipliner girl, until now. They really do make a difference in how your lipstick wears and helps define your lips, especially when wearing bolder shades. Both the <b>*Gabriel Lipliner </b>($12 USD/1.13 g) in Berry and the <b>*Zuzu Luxe Lipliner </b>($13.80 USD/1.13 g) in Bounce are stunning. Berry is described as a <i>Pinkish Plum/Cool Blue Undertone</i> and Bounce is described as a <i>Deep Pinkish Plum/Cool</i>, both are accurate descriptions. They're incredibly long wearing, pigmented, creamy, and just an absolute pleasure to use. I love wearing them on their own and under a lipstick or gloss. The only negative I have is that the caps don't stay on tightly, specifically the Gabriel one. Aside from that, I'm hooked and desperately want to pick up a few more (Innocence, Port, and Red).</center>
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If you follow me on Instagram, then you may have already seen and drooled over <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xowVlpJNDZ/?modal=true" target="_blank">this</a> picture. Peanut butter cups have been my favourite chocolate since I can remember, but store bought ones are usually loaded with a bunch of crap. Opting to make your own is great especially since it's so easy, you have control over what actually goes into them, and it's healthier (in moderation, of course). For the record, I made these for NYE and they were a hit. </center>
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And VOILA! These are so fun to make, you can definitely get your kids involved although you may need to double the ingredients as I sense they'll be eating more than helping. Also, I recommend storing these in the fridge as they taste so much better cold and will hold together better.<br />
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-27343717574674528062015-01-15T13:25:00.001-05:002015-01-15T13:25:45.948-05:00Magical: Corpa Flora Corpa Nutritive Body Treatment<center style="text-align: left;">
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Corpa Flora is a fantastic Canadian brand that I've been raving about since discovering them in late 2013. If you've already read my <a href="http://liveitloveitgreenit.blogspot.ca/2015/01/favourites-of-2014-part-1.html" target="_blank">Favourites of 2014</a>, then you would have seen that their skin care products are staples in my routine. Having tried out their entire skin care range, it only made sense to give their <b>*Corpa Nutritive Moisturizing Body Treatment </b>(aka body oil) a go as well.</center>
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Magical. This body oil is absolutely magical! I love that it comes in the same dark glass bottle, as all of their other products. Since I like to apply oils/moisturizers right out of the shower, this baby hangs out in there and because the pump is similiar to conventional store bought body lotions, it's so easy to dispense product without worrying about dropping the bottle or having it leak all over the place. The pump also locks, which I always appreciate.<br />
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Some of the beautiful oils that make up this gem are sunflower, pumpkin, macadamia, and rosehip; each containing their own beneficial properties like essential fatty acids, zinc, and antioxidants (vitamin A, C, and E). This combination makes the oil rich, yet light. It's so easy to blend on the skin, one to two pumps per part is all that's needed, and you're left feeling incredibly moisturized and nourished. The scent of this oil is hard for me to explain, seeing as I've never sniffed each individual essential oil used in it, however, I will say that it's a unisex scent. Spicy and citrusy. Definitely one many would enjoy or at least wouldn't mind. It doesn't linger for too long nor is it too strong upon application. I was really, <b>really </b>hoping that it would smell like Eclat Citrouille. <i>Dear Celine, please make a body oil that smells like Eclat Citrouille! </i>If you love body oils, I highly recommend trying out this one. It's beautiful! and magical, did I already say magical?<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Find it here: </b><a href="http://glamgoesgreen.com/" target="_blank">Glam Goes Green</a>, <a href="http://www.corpaflora.com/" target="_blank">Corpa Flora</a>, and at some of these <a href="http://www.corpaflora.com/points-of-sale/?lang=en" target="_blank">retailers</a>.</div>
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Live It, Love It, Green Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800678698400156840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116554574882984557.post-18189826379975441502015-01-13T16:08:00.004-05:002015-01-15T13:21:46.202-05:00Acure Balancing Rose + Red Tea Toner<center style="text-align: left;">
Acure is one of those brands that the entire green beauty community raves about. Their products contain lovely ingredients and are incredibly affordable. That being said, most of their products also contain argan, which my skin hates. When Lisa, of <a href="http://glamgoesgreen.com/" target="_blank">Glam Goes Green</a>, said that she was going to be carrying the line, I was thrilled. She's the first retailer in Canada to carry it! She kindly gave me a bottle of their <b>*Balancing Rose + Red Tea Facial Toner</b> (which doesn't contain argan) to try out.</center>
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<b>Find it here:</b> <a href="http://glamgoesgreen.com/product/acure-organics-facial-toner-balancing-rose-and-red-tea/" target="_blank">Glam Goes Green</a> & <a href="http://www.acureorganics.com/Facial-Toner-rose-red-tea-p/013.htm" target="_blank">Acure Organics</a></div>
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I love food, like a lot, but love it even more when it's super easy to make. I always appreciate being able to find quick, simple, and easy to follow vegan/vegetarian/gluten free recipes. Although I'm not gluten free or vegan, I do try to eat that way as often as possible. What I love about the following books and blogs, is that the recipes are easily customizable.<br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Cook with Kindness </i>by Chantal Coolen, <a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Minimalist Baker</a>, and <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://thesimpleveganista.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Simple Veganista</a> </i>are hands down some of my favourites for delicious, nutritious, and easy to make recipes. If you're vegan and like to challenge yourself a bit more when it comes to cooking, then <a href="http://www.hotforfoodblog.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>Hot For Food</i></b></a> is another fantastic one. I, personally, find HFF recipes (not all) require more steps than I'd like and ingredients that I don't usually buy. My goal is to make these damn delicious looking <a href="http://www.hotforfoodblog.com/recipes/2014/2/11/cauliflower-buffalo-wings" target="_blank">Cauliflower Buffalo Wings</a> this year.<br />
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This is truly a random favourite but, I love the <i style="font-weight: bold;">SEN CHA Green Tea Leaf Mints</i> in Moroccan Mint. They're the perfect kick of mint, freshen your breath, and don't leave a gross sugary coating on your teeth. 2014 was the year of tea experimentation, I branched out from my well loved Pukka teas and decided to try different brands and flavours. <i style="font-weight: bold;">Roasted Dandelion Root </i>and <i><b>Peppermint</b> </i>tea came out on top. Both are incredible for your digestive system, are comforting, and taste delicious.</center>
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