*********GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED THE TWO WINNERS HAVE BEEN EMAILED***********

HELLO EVERYONE, THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED, THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TWO WINNERS COMING UP ONCE I GET EMAIL RESPONSES FROM BOTH INDIVIDUALS

SO I HAVE A NEW AND VERY EXCITING CONTEST FOR YOU. I AM FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO OFFER ALL OF MY LOYAL READERS NOT ONE BUT TWO CHANCES TO WIN ALL THREE DELICIOUS LIP BALMS ON BEHALF OF BARE ENGLISH & CO. & MAKEUP'ASYLUM. I AM REALLY EXCITED TO SHARE THIS WONDERFUL PRODUCT WITH TWO LUCKY WINNERS. SO MAKE SURE TO ENTER THROUGH THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW. YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO ENTER AND THIS CONTEST IS ONLY OPEN TO CANADIAN AND U.S RESIDENCE. a Rafflecopter giveaway


****JUST A QUICK UPDATE AS WE ARE NEARING THE END OF THE GIVEAWAY****. I WILL ONLY ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED DIRECTLY. ALSO ONCE THE GIVEAWAY IS OVER THE TWO WINNERS WILL HAVE THEIR PRIZE SHIPPED OUT ON NOVEMBER 8 2013, THROUGH STANDARD POSTAL SERVICE. PLEASE ALLOW 2 WEEKS FOR ARRIVAL AS I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE FOR ITEMS TO ARRIVE IF THE WINNERS ARE WITHIN THE U.S. IT WILL TAKE LESS TIME IN CANADA.

LETS GET NAKED! BARE ENGLISH & CO. LIP BALMS

HI EVERYONE,

So today I wanted to share with you all a new up and coming company called BARE English & Co. I am pleased to share these new lip balms with you because the company is near and dear to my heart as they are located within my home turf of the great TORONTO, Ontario.

This is a tid bit about what Bare English & Co. are bringing to the table quoted from their website

"The entire process, from formulation to production, is done in-house allowing us to deliver a product that is superior in quality and more cost effective than our competitors.  As a result, we have secured shelf space in some of Canada’s largest retail stores and are growing at an exponential rate.  We capture the essence of city life and the goodness of nature all in one tiny tube.  Our company, just like our products, is one of a kind."

So at the present time the company offers three lip balms all of which are organic and vegan. If that wasn't enough they are also GMO & Gluten free as well as fair trade, WOW. They offer up three scrumptious flavours and the best part is they are TEA infused, yup tea! how freaking cool is that. Two of my most favourite things married together in perfect liplicious harmony. I love that Bare English & Co. are coming on to the scene small in size, but big on impact and I feel their collection will expand in due time.

So I purchased two of the lip balms and I am expecting the third one soon, so I will update that once I receive it.

First one is
MINT CHOCOLATE
I'll start by saying that mint chocolate can be a difficult flavour to pull off. I have tried many mint chocolate flavoured and scented items which usually have a funky undertone that I do not like. So kudos to Bare English for nailing this right out of the park and giving me what I always wanted a mint chocolate that tastes as good as it smells.

 

As you can see each tube offers up a great amount of product with no crazy colours added. There is only 10 ingredients to make up this tube of goodness, peppermint tea leaves is one of them.

 

Then I also grabbed the

VANILLA COCONUT

For those that have read many of my other blogs you then will know vanilla and coconut are bar none two of my most beloved flavours and scents. So this purchase was a given:)

 

 

I actually really like the shape of these lip balms as well because is actually covers your entire lip surface in one clean sweep.

 

 

The vanilla coconut smells like a Tahitian dream or a vanilla nut cupcake. Decadence for your lips with the goodness of green tea.

 

The last one which I do not have as of yet is Pomegranate Berry which is a yummy berry blend mingling with white tea.

 

Each tube contains 4.44ml of product and because of the natural elements of this product they do have expiration dates clearly marked on the box.

 

Anyone interested in purchasing can head on over to this link

http://www.bareenglish.com/Buy_Us.html

 

You can use PayPal and get the trio of balms for $18 CAD and it's FREE worldwide shipping, how awesome is that.

 

 

I live in the GTA so I picked mine up at my local Rexall Pharmaplus.

 

WHICH FLAVOUR ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRYING OR DO YOU WANT ALL THREE? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS.

 

HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THIS REVIEW AND BE SURE TO CHECK THESE OUT SOON, YOUR POUT WILL THANK YOU.

 

http://www.bareenglish.com/

 

WATCH OUT EOS THERE'S A NEW LIP KID IN TOWN;)

 

STAY BEAUITFUL XO

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORGANIX NOURISHING COCONUT MILK HIBISCUS CREAMY BODY WASH

 

If you love the scent of coconut and want a truly dreamy creamy body wash then this one is for you.

Organix body wash has a "Moisture Lock" system that will help hydrate your skin for the day.

There is also willow bark and sugar cane in this delicious offering that helps promote cellular turnover. The coconut milk proteins will give the skin a refreshing glow and make you smell incredible.

 

So if your looking for a yummy shower experience give Organix body wash a try.

 

There is SLS in this product however the label states it is earth friendly and not tested on animals. Just remember even if the label says coconut-derived or from coconut oil regarding sodium lauryl sulfates they still all have other chemicals added to them through processing, this is a marketing ploy so buyer beware.

 

YOU GET 385 ML FOR $8

 

There is Cherry Blossom, Moroccan Argan Oil, and Teatree Peppermint in the body wash and lotion line as well.

 

CHECK THESE PRODUCTS OUT AT MANY RETAILERS NEAR YOU

 

COME BACK SOON

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL

 

 

 

 

NEW LACOUPE ORGNX COCONUT & MACADAMIA OIL SHAMPOO

Hi everyone,

             While I was away on vacation I was introduced to a new product by my sister-in-law. It is a new line by LaCoupe called "ORGNX" and it's a nourishing shampoo with a blend of cocoa butter, coconut and macadamia oil. Sounds delish right?
At first I was not sure that this would be appropriate for me, as most of you know from previous post I have been battling "OILY" hair problems as of late. However to my surprise this has been ok for me as long as I don't use it everyday.

The shampoo it self is very creamy, but lightweight on the hair and rinses out well. This product is colour safe, sulfate free, paraben free and gentle. Also this shampoo is made with certified organic botanicals.

 

 

LaCoupe Orgnx is suitable for all hair types, but is "very hydrating."

For every purchase made of this line a Moringa tree is planted through the "Trees for the Future" organization.

LaCoupe Orgnx is proudly made in CANADA

Lastly what a beautiful smelling shampoo, so rich and delicious and very tropical. I find the scent is gentle and not over powering which can be irritating if there is to much filler in products.

The Orgnx collection is only at this time a shampoo, conditioner and intensive treatment. Maybe in time we will also see styling products as well, which would be nice.

 Larger Shoppers Drug Mart stores carry this line and it is $11 for 300ml/10.1 fl oz.

 

You can check out more LaCoupe products at

 

www.lacoupe.com

 

Thanks for reading everyone and

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL

 

HAWAIIAN TROPIC SELF TANNER, SUNSCREEN LOTION, AFTER-SUN MOISTURIZER

If your lifestyle is anything like mine, I am outside a great deal of the time. I tend to tan very easily, but I am also not looking to end up with skin cancer. So aside from getting a base tan that generally happens early on in the spring, I like to follow up with a few products that can help give you a nice glow any time you want really. I also love having products that can protect my whole family and give our skin much needed moisture after a long day out side.

Hawaiian Tropic was generous enough to send me these lovely products to try and review and I am truly grateful, so THANK YOU HAWAIIAN TROPIC.

The first item is two self tanning lotions, one is medium and will make your skin 2 shades darker, the other is medium dark and will generate a 3 shade darker tone to skin.

ISLAND RADIANCE SELF TANNING LOTION IN MEDIUM OR MEDIUM DARK
(SRP.$10.99)

 

I have tried both shades and they both work for my skin tone. As I mentioned my skin already had some colour to it prior to use. However if you are very fair, be sure to take it easy with this product and work your way in to it. The medium will give you more then enough colour. Once you build with that then you may be able to move to medium/dark.

This product is very light weight and feels really nice on the skin. It does have a light botanical scent which is nice, but be advised that as it generates the colour on your skin you may notice a toasty smell occurring similar to that of after being in a tanning bed. If you have never been in one then you won't know the smell I speak of.

This self tanner will provide you with 12hr moisture, give you a fairly natural colour, but do use with care when working around toes, knees and ankle areas. I did notice a bit of orange happening, but nothing to bad. I also find as it fades around the inner elbow area it looks a little patchy, so you do have to be diligent about maintaining the colour unless you don't want to continue using the product. I find the best time to apply this is after my shower at night, then apply and by the next day you wake with a radiant glow.

I do recommend this product more for people with a naturally warmer skin tone. Even though everyone would love to benefit from a self tanner, I think this may be a little much on very fair skin. That's just my opinion and should not discourage you from trying it, if your heart is set on having a tan with out the help of the damaging sun.

SILK HYDRATION SUNSCREEN LOTION WITH SPF 50
(SRP.$10.99)
This sunscreen also comes in an SPF 30 which is more then adequate. There is some speculation that an SPF any higher actually has no greater benefit. This has yet to be determined.

 

 

Hawaiian Tropic products tend to have a nice coconut scent to it and this sunscreen is creamy and not greasy. It is also great for anyone who is a water lover, because your still protected as this product is waterproof. This is great for children who play a lot out doors during the summer months and because of the pleasant smell it will be easier to apply on little faces. Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen is lovingly infused with silk protein and shea butter for lasting hydration to the skin and feels silky upon application.

 

For ANY sunscreen to remain effective please be sure to apply 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours and especially after swimming, washing or excessive sweating.

 

last up today is

 

SILK HYDRATION AFTER SUN MOISTURIZER

(SRP.$9.99)

 

If you love rich moisture seeping into your skin and wrapping you in ribbons of aloe and leaving behind a delicious scent of coconut and papaya, then this after sun care will surely be a hit.

 

 

I love the texture of this because you get the creaminess of the lotion balanced by the light gel of aloe for a perfectly healing moisturizer. I am crazy about tropical scented products so this is worth the purchase to me. I would repurchase this after I run out. Also this particular product is suppose to provide you with 24hr moisture. I can't say for sure as I tend to shower twice a day during the summer, so I am often reapplying lotions.

 

I hope that you will all give something here a try. These products are extremely affordable and if used correctly can give you its multi benefits.

 

 

Hawaiian Tropic has been around for almost 45 years and I trust in this brand. I still often use the DARK TANNING OIL, but not because I am trying to tan I find it is a great product for moisturizing, and I discovered that it works wonders for around dry heels and around your finger nail cuticles.

The dark tanning oil has a very distinct smell that transports me back to my teenage years of the beach, being poolside and any other summer fun. The newer products definitely don't have the same smell, but are equally nice.

So layer on some Hawaiian Tropic products today, head to the beach and get ready to hang ten under the sun.

Take care and come back soon

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO