EO/EVERYONE SOAP FOR EVERY KID

I am transitioning many of our household products to more eco-friendly options that are also safe for my family. However anything considered "GREEN" ends up costing you more of your hard earned green. So I try to find products that are not only better, but also offer a good quantity for the price. 

I have been going to my nearest health food grocery store and they carry absolutely everything. However not everything is what I would consider budget friendly, so I try to be selective when choosing new items to try.

For the past two months we have been using EO (EVERYONE) shower gel that is from the children's range of products, but we all like the smell, so hey! why not. It has a delicious blend of orange, coconut and pineapple. A perfect fit for those who love all things tropical hence the name "Tropical Coconut Twist." Also it cleans well both hair and body, rinses off easily and the lather and bubbles are fantastic. Also does not irritate our skin which has been a huge problem for us with more main stream products.

I have seen EO products many times and I think the big selling point for me is the size of the bottle. You get a whopping 960ml/32 fl oz for $11.99 CAD, which works out to be around .80 per ml. 

The other benefit with this product is that you can wash your hair and body with it as well as making a fun bubble bath for your child/children. A truly multi-purpose product for the whole family and the quantity to match.

For those of you looking to make the change to safer products for you and your family give the EO Tropical Coconut Twist a try. Here are the top reasons why

Also available in the children's line is Orange Squeeze & Lullabye Lavender

EO products can be found at many retailers and specialty shops across Ontario

Check out EO's full range of products by clicking on the logo below and for location information

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VICTORIA SECRET PINK WARM & COZY LOTION AND BODY MIST

So one of the first things I made a bee line to buy after "No Buy November" is from Victoria Secret Pink which is from their bath and body collection. I had read and seen several reviews on this scent and I am so glad I went and checked it out. The scent is WARM & COZY. I am so in love with this scent, but I am pretty sure that at one point La Senza carried the exact same scent which I also owned at one time. As you all know VS and La Senza  are owned under the same brand, so it was probably just a matter of a small reformulation and repackaging. No less I love the scent and it is truly a warm and cozy feeling due in part to the toasted vanilla balanced beautifully with the gentle scent of peony.

 

The one thing that is a draw back for me personally is that you only get 2 items for $25 CAD, where as you can go to bath and body and walk away with 4 items, use the their coupons and pay the same amount. I don't really find VS Pink's quality really any better either. I do like that they have different scents compared to B&B.

Again though for those that don't realize it VS and B&B are owned under the same umbrella of brands through Limited Brands, which also owns Henri Bendel, C.O. Bigelow, White Barn Candle Co. that supplies B&B, La senza, along with a few others.

That's why you may notice a similar feel between some of the stores and products.

 

The other thing I really like about the VS Pink lotion is the size, standing in at 500ml/16.9 fl oz. versus B&B which only offers about 236ml bottles. I really load on the lotion all over, so to me the more the better. Also it's important to wear lotion not only to soften skin, but to layer it with the mist as it retains the scent longer on your body.

 

I also picked up this cool looking gunmetal finish iphone5 case. I put it on as soon as I paid and I do notice it gets scratched very easily, but what can I expect! VS or not it is only plastic:/

 

 

Well that concludes this review on Victoria Secret Pink and join me again for another review here at Makeup'Asylum:)

 

LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS WHAT YOUR FAVORITE VS PINK SCENT IS.

 

THANKS FOR READING

 

XOXO

 

 

BEAUTY CROWN AWARDS WEEK 1 PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

The Beauty Crown Awards are a yearly favorites collaborative effort including beauty bloggers around the globe. The Beauty Crown Awards were created by Lily from Beauty with Lily Liz from My Pretty Obsessions, Jackie from Five Two Certified, and Shalunya from Shalunya & Boyet. We felt that a collaborative effort from a large number of beauty bloggers would be much more interesting to our readers and would garner more attention. The Beauty Crown Awards are a 5 week event with each week covering types of products.

Week 1 - Personal Care Products - Dec 2 - Dec 8, 2013

Week 2 - Facial Products - Dec 9 - Dec 15, 2013

Week 3 - Lip & Nail Products - Dec 16 - Dec 22, 2013

Week 4 - Eye & Misc Products - Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2013

Week 5 - Facial Care Products & Tools - Dec 30 - Jan 4, 2014

Week 1 of the Beauty Crown Awards covers Personal Care Items. Below are my Week 1 Selections:

HAIR

GARNIER FRUCTIS CITRUS MINT WORKS BEST FOR OILY HAIR AND IS THE BEST I HAVE USED SO FAR EVEN COMPARE TO HIGHEND LIKE VICHY AND KLORANE

L'OREAL STUDIO REMIX FIBER PASTE IS EXCELLENT FOR SHORT EDGIER HAIRCUTS THAT REQUIRE HOLD, BUT ARE REWORKABLE, GREAT SMELL AND DOESN'T LEAVE A WHITE CAST ON THE HAIR SHAFT

OSIS+ BLOW & GO IS BEST FOR THICK OR LONG HAIR AND IT REALLY WORKS AND CUTS DOWN ON DAMAGING BLOW DRYING TIME

 

SCENTS
 

TOKYOMILK DARK "EXCESS" A TRULY UNIQUE FRAGRANCE EXPERIENCE AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LINE, LASTING SCENT AND I PREFER A COMPANY SUCH AS THIS THAT IS A NICHE MARKET

BATH AND BODY WORKS SPARKLING BLACKBERRY WOODS IS MY FAVOURITE BODY SPRAY BECAUSE ITS A REALLY GOOD KICK OF FRAGRANCE AND ITS SWEET AND REFRESHING AND IT WEARS ALL DAY LONG. ONE OF THE BETTER SCENTS FROM B&B, BUT SADLY I THINK IT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED:(

 

SKIN CARE (Non-Facial)
 

VASELINE COCOA BUTTER HAS BECOME MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE GO TO ITEM FOR JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING. IT HELPS DRY FEET, ELBOWS, ROUGH PATCHES, CHAPPED HANDS, APPLY AT PULSE POINTS BEFORE SPRAYING FRAGRANCE AND WILL HOLD SCENT LONGER.

 

BATH AND BODY WORKS WARM VANILLA SUGAR HAS BEEN IN MY DAILY ROUTINE NOW FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS. I TRY LOTS OF OTHER ITEMS, BUT THIS ALWAYS REMAINS MY TRIED AND TRUE. I DO FIND HOWEVER WITH TIME SOMETHINGS HAVE CHANGED IN THE FORMULATION AND THE SMELL IS STILL WONDERFUL, BUT NOT LIKE BACK IN THE DAY WHEN IT STILL WAS INFUSED WITH BASMATI RICE MILK.

 

GILLETTE HAS BEEN AROUND NOW FOR ALMOST 113 YEARS I NEED NOT SAY MORE. EXCEPT THIS SHAVE CREAM WORKS WELL IN PREPARING HAIR FOR SHAVING AND LEAVING YOUR SKIN SOFT AND NICELY SCENTED.

 

I LOVE SO MANY VANILLA SCENTS FROM VARIOUS COMPANIES, BUT THIS COMES TO MIND AS SOON AS THE CHRISTMAS SEASON ARRIVES. THERE IS SOMETHING SO WARM AND PLEASING ABOUT BATH AND BODY WORKS VANILLA BEAN NOEL THAT SETS IT APART FROM OTHER VANILLA PRODUCTS, AND WHO DOESN'T LOVE THE PACKAGING. THIS BOTTLE IS FROM HOLIDAY 2012.

 

AND THAT CONCLUDES MY SELECTIONS FOR WEEK 1 OF THE BEAUTY CROWN AWARDS.

 

 

OLAY BODYWASH, LEVER SOAP, SOFTSOAP, DIAL NATURALS,LYSOL FOAM HAND SOAP

Today is all about keeping clean and various different products I have been trying lately.

SOFTSOAP CITRUS SPLASH & BERRY FUSION BODY WASH

You can now feel fresh and alert with this delicious combination of citrus and berries. This body wash will infuse your skin with the scent of berry extracts and leave it soft and touchable with it's moisture beads. The clear blue jelly formula makes it oh so inviting.

 

The scent of this body wash makes me think of Mountain Dew's exclusive soft drink to U.S Taco Bells called "Baja Blast", well maybe not entirely, but you get the point.

 

I like that Softsoap offers their body wash in a whopping 532ml bottle compare to some other brands.

 

I think I got this on SALE at Shoppers Drug Mart for $2.99, I think the regular price is about $5.99

 

 

OLAY ULTRA MOISTURE VANILLA INDULGENCE

 

I just happened to notice this as I was scouring the body wash shelves at Shoppers Drug Mart. When I saw that the ultra moisture body wash was on sale I had to get some. I find this to be one of the BEST moisturizing body washes out there. However to my surprise I did not realize it had the most decadent vanilla smell which I can not get enough of. So I ended up buying two.

 

 

So in every bottle of this body wash there is 1 jar of moisturizer which really packs a punch for hydration to your skin.

 

and Olay's promise is that "with on going use you will notice an improvement to the condition of your skin."

1use- Will visibly condition the skin

1 week- Moisturize the skin to be lush and nourished

1 bottle- Makes skin healthy looking and provides long lasting moisture

and lets not forget the incredible smell of Vanilla that seems to last long after your shower.

I have noticed my skin feeling quite soft lately, which is a big plus for those summer months out in the sun.

 

One bottle of Olay bodywash is 354ml and was on SALE for $2.99 which is excellent considering it is normally $6.99. So when you see it on sale, stock up while it's cheap.

 

 

 

LEVER 2000 POMEGRANATE & COCONUT WATER 4PK OF BAR SOAP

 

I do like this soap, but I find you don't really smell the coconut water it may just be the benefits it offers to your skin as to why it is in their. However upon opening one of the boxes you will notice a strong blast of pomegranate scent that is tangy and fruity.



 

 Beware to avoid using it around your intimate parts. I noticed that even though it does make you feel extremely clean it tends to have a something in it that upsets the PH in your more sensitive areas and it actually feels a bit sore. I for one just might have more sensitive skin then other's, but if you notice the same thing don't wash in those areas with it, use something else.

Like I said though it does give a very good clean feeling that I absolutely love. Lever 2000 states that there soap is refreshing, replenishing and clean rinsing.

Each bar is 89g and you get 4

I paid $1.99 on SALE, I believe regular price is about $4.99

DIAL NATURALS TANGERINE & GUAVA

It is amazing how many people don't realize that something as simple as hand washing can be a huge culprit for allergic reaction. I have used so many different hand soaps over my lifetime and no two are created equal.
I find the worse experiences I have had with soap is some that I have purchased from Dollarama. Some have such harsh ingredients that my entire family have developed rashes on their hands just from the cheap ingredients allowed to be in some soaps.

Dial Naturals are 94% Natural Origin, with no dyes and are hypoallergenic. This has been an excellent choice for our family and no one is getting a rash. Also the tangerine & guava is a great combination of scents and just gives that nice gentle clean smell. I also like that I do not see any paraben's listed in the ingredients which is another plus.

 

 

So if you to are on the hunt for a more natural hand soap option for your family do give Dial Naturals a try.
One bottle is 277ml, I got mine for $1.99 on SALE. I think the regular price is about $4

Lastly for today is the new

LYSOL FOAM ANTIBACTERIAL HAND WASH (WILD BERRY BLISS)

I admit I buy a lot of hand soap and I don't really think I needed to buy this as I am not a fan of foam soap because I find it doesn't last as long. However I have family members that enjoy berry scented soaps so that's why I got it, and I wanted to use up a coupon I had as well.

 

This foam soap does give a good overall lather and smells yummy.
Lysol's new foam hand soap promises to be gentle enough for everyday use, moisturizing, drip free foam, Triclosan free.
Which for those of you that don't know Triclosan used as an antibacterial in many household products is actually quite unhealthy over prolonged use. It is suspected of interfering with hormone function. Sadly many of our favorite brands have this potentially hazardous ingredient in it. So do take care when purchasing products the whole family will be using.

I hope you enjoyed this squeaky clean review on all things soap related and till next time stay clean, fresh and....

STAY BEAUTIFUL