Hair-free Summer with Nad's

I don't know about you, but I get embarrassed when I haven't taken the proper steps for hair removal.  I can be a lazy girl and go weeks without plucking my brows and then one day I actually pay attention to what I see in the mirror and I realize what I have done to myself.  Hot wax scares me because I had several friends in high school go to salons and they have had serious burns.  

Everyone Soap and Lotion For Every Man Review

I have always been fascinated with multi-tasking products.  Since as long  as I can remember I have been a lazy girl.  I like for one product to do several things.  Mostly because I don't like clutter or 20 steps to achieve one routine.  I like to use the same product for as much as I can and be done with it.  I think I have rubbed off on my husband who enjoys the same type of thing.  I got the Everyone Soap and Lotion For Every Man in the mail for review purposes from the brand a couple weeks ago and my husband has been testing it and giving me his feedback as he goes.  After his initial report to me, my interest was sparked--I too started testing the products.

Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Conditioning Hand Wash

Crabtree & Evelyn is a brand that has been around since 1972.  I have been a fan of them since my high school days when a friend of mine gave me a sample pack of their products on some special occasion.  The company has evolved from a small family-run business to a huge international luxury brand.  They still maintain their vision of making everyday rituals an extraordinary pleasurable experience.  Crabtree & Evelyn was inspired by the quintessential English country garden--the original home apothecary.  This young company was among the first to offer products infused with natural fruit, flower, and plant essences.  Today I want to talk about the new Rosewater Conditioning Hand Wash.

"Who would have thought that hand washing could be such an enjoyable experience? Our rich-lathering, pH-balanced Rosewater Conditioning Hand Wash is infused with skin-softening botanical extracts for gentle everyday cleansing. And between washes, it still stands out by adding a splash of eye-catching colour to your living space.

• Rosewater helps condition the skin
• Soap-free formula is less drying than traditional cleansers
• 100% naturally derived surfactant

The Story of Rosewater

The rose is the symbol of love for good reason.  Timeless, alluring and majestic, its heady scent and skin-beautifying properties have been celebrated for centuries.  In fact, the infusion of rose petal fragrance and pure water is a classic English beauty tonic."

 Just a little tid-bit:  My daughter's middle name is Rose.  I named her that for other reasons but this story gives me a whole new outlook on her story.

Clean Well: An All-Natural Way To Sanitize Hands Review and Giveaway

In everyday life, as well as during makeup application, there are several instances when we need to sanitize our hands.  I am a new mom (2nd time around, anyway) and I find myself needing to sanitize my hands A LOT.  Professional makeup artists also have a need to sanitize between clients or for multi-tasking.  Most sanitizers use alcohol and other ingredients that actually dry out your skin--and NOTHING is worse than your hands feeling tight and scaly.  Clean Well has come out with some products that make sanitizing healthy and easy!

"This instant hand sanitizer is lab proven to kill 99.99% of germs on contact, including MRSA (staph infection), E. Coli and Salmonella.

The best way to prevent sickness is to wash with soap and water but when a sink isn't around, an effective alcohol-free hand sanitizer is a good alternative. Two sprays of Cleanwell are usually enough, then simply rub hands together until dry.

Alcohol free. Concerns about the misuse of alcohol-based hand sanitizers by kids are on rise, with good reason. The alcohol used in hand sanitizers is 120 proof. This mixture is flammable and poisonous if ingested by kids. Alcohol is a drying agent that with frequent use can leave hands feeling dry and cracked. It also stings if applied to hands with any cuts and abrasions. As alcohol evaporates, you need to apply more product to your hands for it to be effective.

Chemical free. Cleanwell all natural hand sanitizers do not contain Benzalkonium Choride (BAC), a synthetic compound that has been linked to asthma, chronic dermatitis and other immune system disorders. They are also free of Triclosan, chemical can potentially encourage bacterial resistance to antibiotics, fueling the growth of super bugs. Triclosan is also linked to health problems like disruption of the thyroid function.

Eco-friendly. This hand cleaner is 100% readily biodegradable so it breaks down quickly and completely without upsetting the natural balance of the ecosystem. The packaging is readily recyclable. The product is not tested on animals and is certified cruelty-free."

Depending on what works for you, you can chose the All Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes or the Natural Hand Sanitizer.  Both are great, the only difference is the way you use them.  

The All Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes are good for lots of things.  I find that I use them on my son more than myself.  I can trust that if I hand him a wipe that he will actually use it correctly because he is used to it... and they know what to do with a towelette--They may tend to waste a spray.

The Natural Hand Sanitizer (spray bottle) has become my best friend.  I keep it in my purse or diaper bag (I don't tend to carry around both at the same time because it is cumbersome).  I love the easy spray nozzle.  The perfect amount of product is dispensed and I am set to go.

All CleanWell products are gentle on sensitive skin, not flammable, safe for kids, wont sting cuts, and leave skin feeling soft.

Ingredients:

Thymus Vulgaris Oil (thyme oil, natural antimicrobial), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (aloe vera, natural emollient and skin conditioner), Citric Acid (antioxidant & environmentally benign cleaning agent), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (orange) Oil (natural essential oil), Copper PCA (skin conditioner & naturally occuring mineral found in human skin), Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Sulfonate (plant-based emulsifier derived from corn sugar and coconut oil), Sodium Coco Sulfate (plant-based emulsifier derived from coconut), Hydrolized Oats (skin conditioner), Litsea Cubeba (litsea) Oil (natural essential oil), Sodium Citrate (natural pH balancer), Origanum Vulgare (oregano) Oil (natural essential oil), Water

I love these sanitizing products from CleanWell and I recommend you give them a try.  They are inexpensive ($3.99 each for the options shown above) and extremely handy.  There are other options from the line but these are the ones that I was able to try out and show you.  You can find these products and Whole Foods Market, The Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, Amazon, and other regional grocery stores.  

 I do have a giveaway for you.  One person can win one of each of the products I have reviewed for you.  Follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter widget to have a chance to enter.  You must be 18 years or older OR have your parents permission to give out your mailing information.

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*The products were provided in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.

Beautisol Self-Tanning Mousse

I am a terribly pale freak of nature right now.  I have been locked inside my house for nearly a year.  I found out I was pregnant last summer and basically forgot about the sun altogether.  I have tried out a plethora of self-tanning products and I don't seem to manage well with any of them.  I would like to show you the results of the Beautisol Self-Tanning Mouse with PURE SCENT Technology.

Get Ready With Me: Playing With New Makeup

It has been quite a long time since I made a video.  I have been wanting to make one since I got my new camera MONTHS ago but there was a pretty huge learning curve.  

I haven't really given my makeup a good play in months and months due to feeling too pregnant and more recently due to having no time.  I used some new and old items of mine to create the look below and I hope you enjoy!

I am honestly hoping to get better at making and editing video, so please be patient with me.  If you like this look, please subscribe!  Thank you!

theBalm Put A Lid On It Eyeshadow Primer

Eye makeup is my favorite part of my beauty routine... It is also the part that seems to fade the fastest.  I have found several eyeshadow primers that work well for me, but I am always on a quest for another great hidden treasure.  Today I am going to discuss an eyeshadow primer from theBalm called Put A Lid On It.

Too Faced 3 Way Lash Lining Tool

When it comes to liner, YES PLEASE!  I love eyeliner.  I typically prefer pencil and cream liners, but the Too Faced 3 Way Lash Lining Tool has me excited for liquid liners.  This is a new trend among many asian liquid liners and Too Faced didn't take long to make one of their own.  Yes, I know that this product is no longer new, and I have had this eyeliner for months.  At first I couldn't quite get the hang of it.  Then one day it all just clicked.  I can't tell you what my revelation stemmed from... it just all-of-the-sudden made sense.  Since that day it is the only eyeliner I have been using.

Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex Review

A good moisturizer is important to me and has been for years, now that I am 30 anti-aging properties are also very important to me.  I recently received the Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex from iFabbo and it is a perfect combination of both.  I have acne-prone skin and react oddly to lots of different moisturizers.  I have tried several different anti-aging moisturizers that actually end up breaking me out, but thankfully this one from Hydroxatone has been a godsend.

theBalm Nude 'Tude Palette

Nude and naked eyeshadow palettes are in abundance lately!  Companies finally realized that they could capitalize on the market when they offered an entire palette full of wonderful wearable colors instead of mixing in some of the ones that only a select few would wear.  I for one am happy about that.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoy colored eyeshadow from time to time, but for my daily look I always stick to neutral, or nude, tones.  theBalm really delivers to the masses with their Nude 'Tude palette.

Miss Adoro #423 False Lashes

 

Nothing is as fun and transforming as throwing on a great pair of false lashes.  I have done lash serums of all kinda with great results from most of them, but as much as I loved the serums none of them really added any drama to my looks.  I have found a magnificent pair of false lashes that I love: they are the Miss Adoro #423.

Bee Naturals: The Basics

When I was approached with the opportunity to test out and review a few products from Bee Naturals I was very excited.  Over the last year I have found myself more concerned with the chemicals in my personal hygiene products.  Bee Naturals is a company that was started by Barbara Chappuis, who creates her products with all natural ingredients because she knows how damaging ingredients like parabens can be to the skin.  I have a few of her more basic products to talk about today, so stick around to find out my opinion!