BARE ENGLISH LIP BALMS 6 ALL NEW FLAVOURS

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas for those of you that celebrate and if you don't that you still had some relaxing time off. 

I want to thank Frank the ceo of Bare English for his continued support to Makeup'Asylum and for sending out these new lip balms along with some delectable raw, organic, fair trade chocolate snowmen. No matter what other products I have tried Bare English still remains the champion of lip balm in my eyes, actually the whole family enjoys the product a lot.

So I am pleased to bring you the 6 new flavours from Bare English and give you my thoughts on them. So lets jump right in.

Each lip balm is 4.44ml and will run you about $4 CAD

JUICY PEACH

Imagine walking a farmers market in the first signs of summer and the air is moist and warm, you approach a table full of farm fresh peaches and as you take a bite the juice runs down your hand and the scent encompasses your nose with that heady fragrance that is so distinctive to the fruit. This is what your going to get with the all new juicy peach flavour from Bare English infused with a refreshing white tea base to compliment beautifully.

MANGO ACAI

White sand, hot sun and the fresh clean taste of mango with the rich earthy taste of acai melding in the background for a satisfying tropical fusion. This balm is completed with the vibrancy of green tea.

CHAI TEA LATTE

 A lot of people would associate the warm and spiciness of chai tea with winter, sweaters and sipping tea by the fire. For me I picture zooming around on a Tuk Tuk in India and stopping for a spicy chai tea from the kettle street vendors and explore the rich tapestry that makes up the streets of India.

LEMON MERINGUE

I love anything lemon and especially lemon meringue pie, but that can add on to the waist line. So why not turn to a healthy alternative with no calories. A scrumptious fusion of sunny lemon, hints of cocoa butter with the benefits of white tea to soften and replenish the lips. If you bake or love eating baked goods this lip balm is certainly going to please the senses morning, noon or night.

TINTED CHERRY KISS

Tinted Cherry Kiss is one of my fave lip balms in this new collection. I love that the Cherry scent and taste is spot on. I also like that it imparts a simple flush of colour to the lips without looking unnatural, nothing is sacrificed here and again lovingly blended with white tea. I find sometimes the consistency of a tinted lip balm can change because of the added colour or other additives, but not Bare English it still has that fantastic slip I have come to appreciate from the product. Cherry popsicle for the lips anyone! Great year round 

SWEET PEPPERMINT

When I saw the news that Bare English was releasing a holiday lip balm and it was going to be Sweet Peppermint my holidays were complete. I love that balance of sweet with the clean mouth feeling peppermint gives. This is my top choice next to my beloved forever fave Mint/Chocolate also from Bare English. I love that a peppermint tea was used for this amazing creation and looking forward to using this daily.

All the new flavour's from Bare English are well rounded and offer up something for a variety of tastes. You can choose from light and fruity, sweet gourmand, and warm and spicy. I suggest you give Bare English a try if you still have not, because you are really missing out on a fab product. I purchased a couple of Bare English balms a couple of years ago and I have never turned back, they have become my go to brand when my lips need hydration and I know what I am putting on my lips is safe. 

THANKS AGAIN BARE ENGLISH FOR ALWAYS BEING KIND AND AWESOME

IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE BRAND IT'S ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO STAND BEHIND IT.

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HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE AND THANKS FOR STOPPING BY

PROVINCE APOTHECARY ORGANIC & WILDCRAFTED SKINCARE

Hi Everyone,


Its been a bit since my last post and today I bring you a newly discovered line that I am excited to talk about. This line is called Province Apothecary and the company is located here in the heart of Toronto. The owner Julie has a range of about 20 products that are handcrafted in small batches to ensure potency and freshness. The ingredients for this line are locally sourced and are considered aromatherapy, organic and 100% natural, Vegan, NO GMO and cruelty free:)

Here is some further info about what you can expect from PROVINCE APOTHECARY

"We believe that a unique blends of plant-based, food-grade, synthetic-free ingredients will balance your skin, reduce fine lines and give you a radiant + vibrant complexion. The skin is the largest organ of the body which absorbs nutrients and eliminates waste material. It is important to be aware of the substances we out on our skin. Never apply anything on to your skin that you would NOT eat.
Synthetic ingredients can be carcinogenic and can cause premature aging by breaking down collagen, dehydrating the skin, clogging pores and changing the PH of the skin. All of our products are free of Petroleum, Synthetic fragrances, preservatives, chemicals (ex, sls), dyes, persticides and GMO's."

So how did Province Apothecary come to be?  Here is a back story on that. Province Apothecary was founded in 2012 by Julie Clark. Julie is a holistic health practitioner and aromatherapist based in Toronto. Since her childhood Julie suffered from serve allergies and eczema and so she began the journey of making her own skincare products because sadly in such a huge world as cosmetics and skincare Julie found nothing that could help heal her sensitive skin and so through a labour of love and for her own peace of mind Province Apothecary was born.

So after communications with Julie she was kind enough to send me not one, but two items from her lovely collection and that's what we are going to look at today.

The first item I  knew I had to test out was the CLEAR SKIN WITH LAVENDER & IMMORTELLE. So for those that don't know Immortelle or also known as everlasting or strawflower is a botanical which its scientific name is Helichrysum angustifolium.
However what does it do you ask???

Immortelle is very commonly known and grown throughout countries in the Mediterranean, the distilled oil from this flower is very potent and has a very deep rich, earthy tone. The oil from Immortelle is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as helping mature skin to regenerate and can also help with pain. Till now I was not familiar with this oil or flower for that matter. What an exciting new discovery.

Here is a pic of the actual flower

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Now on to the product it self

There is an ever so slight blueish sheen to this oil I am assuming from the Lavender

So this CLEAR SKIN oil is suppose to do just that, heal blemishes and reduce an existing scarring. The statement holds true that you literally only need one drop. I made the error the first night I tried it of pouring way to much in my hand. It is a very heady scent that takes some getting use to. However what I can tell you is this really does work. I actually had quite the pimple on my chin and I applied a dab of this before going to bed, it absorbed fairly quick into the skin and for me personally it worked. I woke up the next morning and the pimple had dried up quite a bit and shrunk significantly and upon doing about two more nights of this it was pretty much gone. So even though this is potent to smell the results wouldn't stop me from using it. One thing I would like to see in the future is maybe a dropper style bottle for this product because this type of bottle could result in to much product flowing out. 

I love that all the products are beautifully stored in gorgeous cobalt blue bottles, not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it helps to preserve the quality of the oil inside, so it's not being damaged by the light. 

 This product is 3ml/$30 

Moving on the other item I received was the MOISTURIZING CLEANSER + MAKE-UP REMOVER. This product is made with Avocado & Raspberry and helps clear congestion from the skin and pores as well as rejuvenate the skin overall. 

Here are some further details about this facial oil/cleanser from Province Apothecary's website 

 "These hydrating oils remove make up & excess oil; restoring your skin’s natural radiance. Gently cleanses without drying out your skin or destroying it’s natural pH.

Raspberry oil stimulates cell turn over; rejuvenating skin. Bergamot clears congestion while frankincense tones the skin. Lavender heals blemishes and restores the skin.
This cleanser helps skin stay nourished, balanced. and healthy."

Directions: Use nightly to remove make-up and dirt. Warm oil in your palm. Massage into face and neck in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly with a damp face cloth. For best results, follow with Province Apothecary Toner.

So I have found that I can use this, but I have to alternate nights as it is very emollient and made up of about a dozen different oils that may be a bit to rich for my already very oily skin. I do understand the concept of fighting oil with oil, but that does not work for every single individual who has oily/acne prone skin. Don't get me wrong I really like this product and think it does do a great job getting my makeup off. It is essential to follow the instruction for best results. I love that the bottle has a pump dispenser for ease of use, also the scent is clean, and has that herbal natural smell to it, which for me I love because I know what I am putting on my skin.

There are two sizes 30ml/$16 (this is the size I received)

or

120ml/$42 (which is definitely the more cost effective option)

I recommend buying the 30ml first to ensure this product is right for you and then purchase the larger size and you'll be set for quite a while. I find I only need a pump and a half to clean my whole face.

Here is also the pamphlet I was sent of the other items available from Province Apothecary

I hope you found this post useful and will check out Province Apothecary. If your looking for all natural skincare then this should be your next stop.

You can shop on line at 

www.provinceapothecary.com

 or if you live in the GTA or happen to be in the Toronto area  you can visit Julie's Studio & treatment centre at

16 Kensington Avenue, 2nd floor

Toronto, Ontario

M5T 2J7

(647)857-2062

You can find Province Apothecary on 

Instagram - Province Apothecary

Twitter- @ProvApothecary

Facebook- Province Apothecary

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE AND STAY BEAUTIFUL NATURALLY

XOXO:)

100% PURE COSMETICS

                                                                                                                           All items sent from PR


Hi everyone today I want to share with you another brand that I have recently discovered. I find I have been searching for brands that are less mainstream and offer more natural options. Everything I am showing you today was generously supplied by 100% Pure cosmetics. I hope you enjoy this over view.


PURITY COLLECTION FACIAL CLEANSER + MASK ACNE DETOX
$28 CAD-147ML

This product is 100% natural and 100% Vegan. This mask is formulated to give you a clearer complexion and protect against future breakouts. Essential oils present in the product help eliminate bacteria that causes acne, also purifying herbs and nourishing seaweeds help protect the skin from future problems.

When you apply this mask it has a super intense peppermint scent that is quite strong and made my eyes water. The mask itself I find is best applied with a large foundation brush. I leave it on for about 12 minutes. Once I rinse I find my skin feels very clean, but still soft. I also find that it helped to start drying up any spots I did have at that time. As of late I have been having several small breakouts around my chin and nose area. I don't feel any one mask is going to completely solve your skin problems, but I do feel they can help relieve them and get your skin on the way to healing. I find because it is quite strong I only use it once, max twice a week and I have only been applying it to problem areas instead of my entire face. Also this mask gets super stiff and hard as it dries I can barely move my mouth once it sets.

BLACK TEA PIGMENTED ULTRA LENGTH MASCARA
$26 CAD-7g

The colour of this mascara is called "Black Tea" however there are three other offerings which are plum, blue and brown. I find this mascara smells really nice because its 100% natural and infused with tea, chocolate and berry pigments which I can really smell.

I like the way this mascara is packaged in the cardboard cylinder, and the mascara tube

it self is very nice and feels like a quality package in your hand.
This mascara applies nicely with decent volume and good separation. However it is not water proof, which I would prefer that it is, as it does run easily. The claim of it being water and smudge resistant fell short for me. It also offers ProVitamin B5, Vitamin E, and wheat protein to help strengthen the individual lashes. This is how my lashes look after two coats.



FIRST LOVE- CREAMY NAIL POLISH
$16-14.7ml

The benefits to these polishes are that they are free of the common carcinogens found in most nail polish such as- formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, camphor, and formaldehyde resin.

I find this polish beautiful, creamy and has excellent full opacity in as little as two coats. The formula is very good, it applies easily with no streaking and self levels quickly.

This colour reminds of liquid bubble gum.

I (HEART) YOU

This nail polish  is still in the pink family, but has a different tone that runs a little peachy pink. It also has super fine pinky silver glitter. I absolutely love this polish and think its a fabulous unique colour. I love the shimmer that it reflects when hit with the light, Its a very dreamy nail polish.

100% Pure offers Pinks, Reds & Nudes in their nail polish collection and I do hope eventually to see some brighter bolder offerings from them down the road. I highly recommend these polishes. The colours I received do wear a decent amount of time, especially with a top coat before needing a touch up. It really all depends on what your hands are doing when your wearing ANY type of polish, I don't care who makes it. 

and very last up I was also sent the short handle eye shadow brush (travel size)

$13

All of 100% pure brushes are vegan, cruelty free and made with antibacterial synthetic fibers. All brushes have wood handles that have a opalescent white finish and high shine tapered silver ferrules. The company name and vegan/cruelty free are printed on them. This particular brush does not have the purpose on it, so I am not sure if the others do or not.

I find the brush soft, but stiff and best used for packing on colour to the eyelid. It does not shed and the synthetic fibers keep their shape and are not showing any signs of splaying. This brush washes up very easily.

Over all I am pleased with these products from 100% Pure and I recommend you check them out at the link here as they have many more wonderful products to discover.

Also on their website you can submit your email address to stay up to date on latest news and special promo's.

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED 100% PURE????

THANKS FOR READING AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY

XOXO:)

PURE ANADA VEGAN BRUSH SET

Hi everyone,


         I have recently discovered a company that is new to me called "Pure Anada" I will be sharing a travel set of makeup brushes with you today and then will do separate post featuring some other Pure Anada items I purchased.

First lets start with who "Pure Anada" is. They are a company that offers products that are pure and natural and the ingredients are sourced from around the world. The products themselves are made in Manitoba, Canada.

Pure Anada wanted to offer cosmetics that didn't have all kinds of bad ingredients that can have short or long term effects on your health as you use them, as with most other common known brands on the market.

So what will you NOT find in Pure Anada mineral cosmetics
NO synthetic preservatives, dyes, fragrances, flavours, parabens, formaldehyde, petrochemicals, nano/micronized particles, carmine.

Nor does Pure Anada's products contain the following No gluten, No tree nuts and No Bismuth Oxychloride.

Pure Anada has also been certified cruelty free by the "Leaping Bunny Program" So rest assured no furry friends have had to suffer for your cosmetic or brush purchase.

Now on to the good stuff. Lets look at the "Vegan Brush Set" which includes the following items

- Mini flat-top foundation brush
- Dome shaped blush brush
- Oval shadow brush
- Contour shadow brush
- Angled Liner/Brow brush
- Retractable Lip brush
- Canvas Brush roll with a zippered pouch

 

The brush roll is very well made with  a simple design that can also easily be thrown in the wash for a quick freshen up. Very portable for travel

 

The brushes are very nicely made from synthetic micro-fiber with sustainable bamboo handles. The purpose of each brush is printed on the handles for ease of use.

 

Here is a close up of each brush

 

DOMED SHAPE BLUSH BRUSH

 

 

 MINI FLAT TOP FOUNDATION BRUSH

 

 CONTOUR SHADOW BRUSH

 

 OVAL SHADOW BRUSH

 

ANGELED BROW/LINER BRUSH

 

 RETRACTABLE LIP BRUSH

 

 

 

I think this set is quite nice and the brushes are very soft. However the one thing you must know about this set is that the brushes are not standard size. The longest brush would be the blush brush and its only 5" and the rest of the brushes are only 4". I won't deny it I was a quite surprised at how small the actual brushes are which I found a little unimpressive considering they were $30.

 

I would like to see Pure Anada bring out a broader range of full size brushes and sets in the future, but keep them affordable. I think the pictures on the website in which I purchased from are fairly miss leading, you would have no idea how small they really are till you get them.

 

I will say though that even though the brushes are quite small they perform well and I find they are good for small detail work and because the handles are short you have better control working with them.

Here is a look I created and posted to my Instagram using the eye brushes along with a couple of Pure Anada's mineral shadows (review to come in separate post)

 

 

 

All in all I am happy with this set and give it a 4 out 5, only because the size versus price.

 

Hope you found this post useful and be sure to check out Pure Anada's website for more info and a full range of products.

 

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF PURE ANADA???

 

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND THANKS FOR READING

XOXO:)

 

 

EPIC BLEND LIP BALM (FULL REVIEW)

Hi all,

Today is my full post on the Epic Blend lip balms. I also currently have a give away happening featuring Epic Blend, there is two prize packs that include 6 lip balms in each in assorted flavours.

 

 

So who is Epic Blend????

 

Epic Blend was founded in 2007 in beautiful Kelowna British Columbia, Canada. They design and produce top-quality lip balm, made with as quoted "Top-Shelf" natural ingredients and without harsh synthetics.

 

The reason Epic Blend decided to venture into the business of lip balms is because they discovered what was really going into to such products (which can be startling that we even want to put such things on our lips or anywhere for that matter) and wanted to not only produce quality products they themselves could use, but also offer it to you the consumers. So Epic Blend was born out of a love of natural things as well as necessity.

 

Epic Blend is reaching a wide customer base now and is being sold in hundreds of premium retailers across Canada.

 

So if your active, socially aware, environmentally supportive, fashionably savvy, or you just love lip balms, then Epic Blend might be for you.

 

Now on to the balms. They are broken up into three primary groups which are Hemp, More Moisture & Vegan.

 

The flavours available in the hemp line are as follows starting from top

Chocolate Rum (Limited Edition)

Banana (Limited Edition)

Coconut

Citrus Kick

Mint

Vanilla

In the More Moisture line from top is

Unflavoured

Cherry

Grape

Green Apple

and two Vegan offerings are L2R-Wild Berry & Pineapple Mint

 

Here is what is in these balms

 

HEMP- Organic hemp seed oil is a great anti-oxidant, super nourishing and quickly recovers skin cells deep in the tissue.

 

VEGAN- 100% plant-based and beeswax free. The food grade candelilla wax gives this balm its smooth texture.

 

MORE MOISTURE- Seven moistures including Organic Shea butter work together to give your lips that much needed added moisture, plus a little extra staying power.

 

All lip balms are gluten free, non-gmo, all natural & NO ANIMAL TESTING

 

So what do I personally think of these lip balms?? Well I have tried all the flavours and I have some that I feel are excellent, good, ok and just out right don't like.

 

 Excellent- I give it to the hemp coconut and the vanilla- I like the smell, the taste and the overall ability to soothe my lips. Also the Vegan Wild Berry

 

GOOD- Hemp chocolate rum & Banana, also the more moisture Cherry. Chocolate again is one of those smells and flavours that if not tackled correctly can be a little off putting, that is why to date I still love my ultimate favourite Chocolate Mint from a different brand. I also don't sense any rum essence of any kind with this particular scent. The Banana is good but I wish the Banana was a little more intense. It reminds me of banana milk on the go. The cherry flavour is a lot like Cherry Chapstick brand.

 

OK- Hemp citrus kick, grape more moisture and vegan pineapple-mint. Both the citrus kick and pineapple mint have taken some getting use to. It is funny how the pineapple mint does grow on you after you use it several times. The grape reminds me of those scented stickers from when I was a kid.

 

DO NOT LIKE- A lot of people love green apple scented things and sour green apple candy etc. I happen to be one of the people that doesn't. I also find this particular flavour has an odd undertone when I taste it on my lips, but that could just be matter of personal preference.

 

All the lip balms do a decent job of moisturizing the lips and some flavours are better then others. I have never actually seen these at a store near me, so it has been fun to experience this brand. Also if you don't want the hassle of finding a flavour you like you can still get the benefits of what the balms will do for your lips by purchasing the unflavoured if that's what you prefer.

 

 

So that concludes my post on Epic Blend and I hope that you all have entered this giveaway  

if not here is the link to that post

 

EPIC BLEND GIVEAWAY POST

 

Be sure to visit Epic Blend's website as well for any further information you may require. Any order over $15 ships free within Canada.

each balm is 4.2g and retails for $3.49 each or you can get a pack of 4 for $12

 

EPIC BLEND WEBSITE

 

 

THANKS EVERYONE FOR READING AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY:)

XOXO

 

 

 

NEW BARE ENGLISH & CO. LIP BALM FLAVOURS AVAILABLE NOW

I hope your all doing well today and wherever you are if its freezing that your all keeping safe and warm. This weather literally has been a drag this year and I have spent a good chunk of this winter in hibernation mode. I find my skin is really suffering too. I have had a couple of unpleasant break outs, dry flakey skin around my nose and cheek area and to top it off I naturally have dry chapped lips, so its worse then ever with this insane cold weather.

I am constantly using lipbalm and ever since I started using Bare English & Co. its not often I ever use any other lip balms unless for testing purposes. So I wanted to share with you all the 4 brand new flavours that will soon be releasing from Bare English. Three will be exclusive to Shoppers Drug Mart and the last one will be the first to release at London Drugs.


I wanted to get this post up a.s.a.p. before these new balms make their debut at the Toronto Tea Festival this week-end. The show runs February 1-2 and both days it will be open 10-5. If your in the area and want more info about the show you can find that here . If any of you do go be sure to find Bare English & Co. and show them the love.

I am such a huge fan of Bare English & Co. and I am thrilled to be one of the first to try out these new flavours and share my findings with you all:)

CUCUMBER MELON- This is a fresh healthy tasting lip balm. I can really taste the essence of cucumber followed up with a mild sweet honey dew finish. I am normally not a fan of cucumber melon anything, but surprisingly I can wear this and I enjoy it, but not my favourite. I can see this being very appealing to many as I know cucumber melon scented or flavoured items tend to be bigger sellers in the beauty world. I just happen to be the person who adores berry flavours and gourmand scents more. This is a green tea infused lip balm.

CHERRY BERRY- As soon as this hits my lips I get a mouth and nose full of delicious ripe berries I especially sense raspberry, possibly blackberry and tart cherry. I adore this one. It reminds me of something from my childhood and I am having trouble placing it, but anything that evokes nostalgia is a winner for me. It goes to show everyone's perception of scent and flavour are different because my son says he smells cinnamon in it as well.

This is a white tea based lip balm

PINK GRAPEFRUIT- I truly feel like I just bit into a piece of grapefruit with this one. I love it, this is so true to taste and for some reason this balm feels extra smooth going on my lips. This is an excellent choice for summer time lips. I feel like having a fresh squeezed glass of grapefruit juice now. Again this is a white tea based balm and leaves a nice clean feeling in the mouth and on the lips.

VANILLA ALMOND- Can I just say right away OMG, this lip balm and I were a match made in heaven. This is perfect. You get the clean white tea mixed with the warm comforting smell and taste of vanilla, but that oh so yummy nutty impact from the almond. So going on a side note I love almonds. I am crazy about them in many different ways, toasted, in salad, candied, and one of my favourite desserts as a child was "Almond Torte" and the best one came from Fabians Café on Markham road in Scarborough, Ontario. Also every Christmas growing up I always got marzipan pigs, fruit or Zentis marizipan potatoes, which are a sweet confectionary made with almond paste and is a popular German treat. I also distinctly remember my obsession with beauty and products all started from a young age the moment I smelt and used the original Vidal Sassoon in the late 80's. It came in a coffee brown coloured bottle and smelt very much like almonds and in my mind was one of the very best shampoos ever. Coming back to the now, maybe you can all see why this balm is my #1 pick of all the new flavours with Pink Grapefruit following as a close second.

All Bare English & Co. lip balms are made with the finest tea infusions and quality organic/vegan ingredients. I highly recommend this brand and love that my whole family can safely use them:)

The three flavours that will be exclusive to Shoppers Drug Mart are Cucumber Melon, Pink Grapefruit & Vanilla Almond

Cherry Berry will release first at London Drugs

I am glad to see the family of products from Bare English & Co. growing and I know we will see a lot more from them in the future.

YOU CAN READ MY VERY FIRST POST ABOUT DISCOVERING BARE ENGLISH & CO. HERE

So to recap this is all the flavours either currently out or coming soon from Bare English

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

-Mint Chocolate

-Pomegranate Berry

-Vanilla Coconut

Coming Soon

-Cucumber Melon

-Pink Grapefruit

-Vanilla Almond

-Cherry Berry 

Here is where you too can find Bare English & Co. aside from their direct website

THANKS AGAIN SO MUCH TO BARE ENGLISH & CO. FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT TO MAKEUP'ASYLUM YOU GUYS ARE "AWESOME SAUCE";) XO

THANKS FOR READING EVERYONE