Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder




The green tea powder is supposed to have many benefits including an increase of energy, increased metabolism, focus, and memory, and it's supposed to improve skin health and contain tons of antioxidants. I love the fact that the powder is all natural and organic because I try to stay away from chemicals and artificial ingredients and live a healthy lifestyle. During the week I have no energy to get through the day (since I work nightshift) and rely on unhealthy energy sources to get me through my days and the nights I work such as caffeine and sugar. I am always looking for a natural pick me up that will help me stay awake and energetic throughout the day and not crash at the end of the day. Being a mom on the go and having a toddler can be really rough sometimes. I like to drink coffee but too much gives me heart palpitations I added this green tea powder into my smoothie and it tasted great it had a very earthy flavor and blended perfectly. The powder was not gritty as some powders can be. After drinking this smoothie I felt an immediate difference. I was more clear-headed, motivated, focused, and energetic. I am so excited that I found a natural energy source to get me through the day. Now I don't have to worry about drinking coffee and getting the jitters. You can make all kinds of recipes with this matcha green tea powder. I prefer to drink it as tea or add it in a smoothie. It's blends well and is not gritty, has a nice earthy taste and make you feel clear headed after drinking it. I drink a cup of tea before I go to work and it helps me get through my 12 hour shift. I received this product complimentary for review in exchange for an unbiased opinion and these opinions are my own.

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Cleopatra's Choice Pure African Shea Butter




I have naturally dry and sensitive skin especially in the winter. I have used many different types of lotions to try to moisturize my skin but they are just a temporary relief. I have never used raw shea butter before but thought I'd give it a shot.

I received the product in a securely packaged container. My first impression of the raw shea butter was that this is well worth the money in terms of amount and weight of pure shea butter.
I applied the product all over my skin including my face, hands, and feet. I applied the pure shea butter after I got out of the shower and in the mornings. It has a clean scent. I found that this product is super moisturizing. It penetrates deep in the skin and left my skin silky smooth and got rid of dry patches.

This product is by far higher quality compared to commercial creams and moisturizers with shea butter because they include additives and other ingredients, while not including 100% raw and unrefined shea butter. If you want something natural and moisturizing I suggest you add this product into your skin care routine. It will get rid of dry patches and leave your skin smooth and moisturized.
I received this product for complimentary through the Buview program for review in exchange for an unbiased opinion.

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Monday, February 16, 2015




This Hyaluronic acid is 100% all natural and has no alcohol which is great for my sensitive skin. There is absolutely no scent! Some serums tend to have a smoky like scent to them, which makes me not want to use it. That will prevent the drying feeling you get when using hyaluronic acid serums which I have experienced in the past.
The texture is different from other hyaluronic acid serums I have tried in the past as well. This serum is silky smooth and leaves a soft smooth feeling to the skin once it is dry. I do apply a vitamin C serum after as well as my moisturizer to help hydrate the top layer on my skin.

Overall this is a high quality serum. I love the feeling it gives my face and knowing that it is free of GMOs, 100% vegan and not tested on animals is something that is important to me and my skin care routine. I used this product as recommended with water since it is so pure and concentrated. I usually use it after my shower which is on my dampened face. It just glides on so easily. I highly recommend giving this product a try it's great for sensitive skin.

I received this product free from Joyal Beauty through the BuView review program in exchange for an honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.



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La Lune Naturals Zinc Oxide Powder



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I received this product complimentary in return for an unbiased opinion. I was not asked to give a five star rating and these opinions are my own. I recently have begun to be a lot more mindful of what i am putting into, and onto my body. I have been trying to avoid harsh chemicals at all costs. using products that are natural is important to me. I recently started reading ingredient lists and there are just so many chemicals in everything. So the idea of making more of my own natural products is something I am determined to do. I was given the chance to try La Lune Naturals Zinc powder in exchange for my honest review and I'm so glad i did. La Lune's Zinc powder is un-coated, non-nano, vegan and kosher certified. Non-nano means the particles are bigger than 10mm and can't be absorbed through the skin into the blood stream. They actually sit on the skin and form a protective barrier. The Zinc Oxide powder comes in a resealable jar and you get a good amount of product for your money. The best part is that it has so many uses. Homemade sunscreen, baby powder, deodorant, use it in moisturizer, for acne, for dandruff...and all without adding a ton of chemicals. I loved this product and feel safe putting it on my skin! If you want to go natural and make more of your own products and need a high quality Zinc Oxide powder.