Pacifica Solid Perfumes ♡

I've been looking for more natural alternatives to fragrances, so I decided

to try out the Pacifica solid perfumes! I love how compact and small it is.

They are about $9 each and Whole Foods seem to have them at the best price.

I've seen them sold online for about $13.

What I like about them:

♡ They're easy to travel with

♡ Inexpensive

♡ Made with essential oils, instead of artificial fragrances

♡ They don't last as long compared to the conventional fragrances,

but that's actually a good thing. You don't want chemicals stuck onto

your skin. Fragrances should naturally dissipate through time.

Spanish Amber

Rosy Geranium and woody Sandalwood in the middle and citrusy Bergamot and Elemi on top

It smells very warm, with a touch of spice. It's definitely a fall scent :)

 ORGANIC COCOS NUCIFERA WAX (COCONUT WAX), ORGANIC GLYCINE SOJA WAX (SOY WAX),

PARFUM (PACIFICA’S OWN PERFUME BLEND WITH NATURAL AND ESSENTIAL OILS),

PRUNUS ARMENIACA WAX (APRICOT WAX), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (COCONUT SOURCE)

Persian Rose

Bulgarian rose, subtle violet, myrrh, oakmoss and cardamom

I'm usually not a huge fan of rose scents because the quality and combination

really matters. This one smells refreshing and uplifting. It's not your typical

pungent rose scent. It's more light and I find that it lasts longer on me,

compared to the Spanish Amber solid perfume.

ORGANIC COCOS NUCIFERA WAX (COCONUT WAX),  ORGANIC GLYCINE SOJA WAX (SOY WAX),

PARFUM (PACIFICA’S OWN PERFUME BLEND WITH NATURAL AND ESSENTIAL OILS),

PRUNUS ARMENIACA WAX (APRICOT WAX), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (COCONUT SOURCE)

I also like the Hawaiian Ruby Guava scent :)

It would be lovely for the spring/summer.

Do you have a favourite natural perfume? Let me know! :)

Green Beaver Boreal Body Lotion ♡

I will be reviewing my current body lotion in this post!

Introducing the Green Beaver Boreal Body Lotion :)

♡ Ingredients ♡

Aqua/Water/Eau, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Glycerin,

Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Calendula Officinalis Extract*, Coco-Glucoside, Cetyl Palmitate,

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Glyceryl Caprylate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil*,

Ledum Groenlandicum Water*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*,

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Water*, Comptonia Peregrina Water*, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax,

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*,

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Bark Oil*, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate,

Tocopheryl Acetate | * ingredients from Organic Farming

I bought this body lotion to relieve the itchiness on my legs in the evenings, after a hot

shower. I realize that a super hot shower is not good for the skin, but I cannot break the

habit just yet. If your skin gets itchy from lack of moisture, you may want to try this!

What I like about this body lotion:

♡ It's not sticky and when it's absorbed, it feels nice on the skin

♡ It has just the right amount of thickness, and because it is more natural based,

you need to work it into the skin for a little bit. Check out my circle swatches above!

♡ It smells really good! I can definitely smell the cinnamon and I have no idea what

Labrador Tea is, but this lotion smells warm and cozy :)

♡ I can still feel it on my skin the next morning. It makes my legs feel soft and smooth.

♡ It helps the itching.

I find myself barely scratching throughout the night when I have this on.

♡ It's GMO free and made in Canada :)

It's difficult to find skincare products that are free of genetically modified organisms (GMO).

It's everywhere, especially in the foods that we eat. I would like to avoid it.

This body lotion retails for about $15, but you can always find it on sale!

I purchased mine here from Well.ca :)

routine. Deodorant♡

I think I have a new favourite natural deodorant :)

Introducing routine. deodorant cream!

Honestly, I bought this because of the name :p

The unscented version (which I prefer), is called "bonnie n' clyde"♡

How cute is that!? If you haven't seen the movie from the 60's, I recommend it!

♡Ingredients♡

cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), zea mays (corn, non-gmo) starch,
cera alba (canadian ethical beeswax), theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, butyrospermum (shea) butter,
tocopherol (vitamin e), calendula officinalis (marigold) infused olea europaea (olive) oil

This retails for about $28-30 (eek)

But do not freak just yet, because I found this on sale for $25 at Well.ca

Okay, not a huge price difference but I still love this deodorant.

This tub will last me all year, really.

Why I love it.

♡ It's an actual cream formula!

Most natural deodorants you find are more solid, meaning it would only

melt in contact with your skin. But this deodorant is emollient at first touch!

It's a true cream formula, which I love (a mini swatch above, in the circle)

♡ It's made in beautiful Calgary, Alberta! (in Canada)

♡ The girls behind this brand named, Neige and Pippa (what freaking awesome names!?)

♡ It works for me and I tend to sweat quite a bit in the summer = some odour.

I mean, I don't have bad odour... but you know, this keeps everything from going crazy under there.

It lasts a good 6-8 hours for me :) which is beyond what I expected.

I'm on a roll with blogging! There will be another post coming up next week.

But, no promises, because we all know that I'm a liar when it comes to blogging on time :(

♡ Primal Pit Paste! ♡

Okay, so I've wanted to make a blog post/review of the Primal Pit Paste

deodorant since last year... literally. I even took photos of the product

last Autumn, but I never got around to it.

So enjoy my review! :)

I finally have the day off this week! :p

 I got the Light, Unscented version because I don't like fragrances in deodorant.

I've read other reviews regarding their Regular deodorant being a bit too strong,

as in itching and so forth, so I opted for the Light version, knowing how sensitive

my skin can get with skincare products. They also have other scents, such as

Lavender, Orange Creamsicle, Lemonade and more :)

I love this because:

☆ Fragrance free, no scent

☆ Leaves my pits smelling odour-free

☆ Keeps my pits dry for a good 3-5 hours

(it really depends on the weather and how much I am running around/stressing)

☆ In a jar, where I can get every last bit of the product
☆ It's a solid and melts when in contact with your skin
☆ It's in a glass jar, making it reusable/recyclable

I wish it:

☆ Controlled perspiration... I mean it helps a bit but definitely not for

someone who perspires a lot during the hot summer days

*This is a deodorant and not an antiperspirant so I can't really say much :\

Important Note!

☆ Make sure you exfoliant, wash your armpits at the end of the day.

The baking soda/acids may darken your pits over time if you don't take care of the area!!!
☆ Don't overdo it, it might leave a white cast if you put too much.
I recommend about 1-2 pea sized amounts for each side :)

Ingredients (Organic*)
Organic Shea Butter, Arrowroot Powder*, Coconut Oil*, Non-Aluminum Baking Soda

The jars are $8.95 each, which is quite affordable, but since I'm Canadian,

I had to pay a bit more for shipping which was about $10. I would still purchase it again.

You can get a trial sized jar for about $3.95 on their website.

and I redid my nails last night! Aren't they cute? :p

I can't believe I changed the shape of my nails, in order to do these heart tips ♡

I'm wearing Bio Seaweed Gel's Sweet Pea! It's like a light purple/blue/periwinkle :p

Hope you're all having a nice weekend :)

♡ Current Winter Favourites ♡

Long time no see! :p Sorry, I've been busy with work and

haven't had much time or patience to blog. I'm supposed

to be working at this very moment, but I felt like blogging ><

It's legit winter here >< -5 degrees celcius, which feels like -15!

I've been into headbands recently... not sure why but they

keep my hair in place when it's windy outside. I can't wear

them for long periods of time though, because my head starts hurting.

I bought these lovely headbands from Claire's :p

 and some beauty favourites :)

The Weleda Almond facial lotion is great for this time of the year.

I also love my Etude House Jelly lipstick :) It's actually quite moisturizing.

I love the warm nutty vanilla scent during the cold months and the

Vanille Noire is currently my favourite from Yves Rocher :p

and this is my current nail design! :)

with Shellac's 'Indigo Frock' on the tip, layered with

'Zillionaire' (glitter). Then I stamped on some Konad designs :)

Hope you're all enjoying your week :)

Casper ♡ Own Your Bed Head

I'm pretty low maintenance when it comes to my hair.

I brush it twice a day... try to wash it every two days.

My roots get oily quickly, I'm usually good for one day.

When I wake up on my second day hair, it becomes extremely flat.

I have been trying out a ton of different dry shampoos within' the

past couple/few years. My current favourite is the Acure Dry Shampoo.

You can find it at Whole Foods or on iHerb.com :)

My hair is usually slightly tangled up when I wake up.

I use all natural haircare products. My hairdresser has noticed a

difference in the texture of my hair, ever since I made the change

over 5 years ago. I take my skincare/beauty products pretty seriously :p

I am currently using/switching between Jason's Tea Tree Scalp

Normalizing Shampoo, Live Clean's Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo,

Jason's Smoothing Sea Kelp Conditioner, and Live Clean's Invigorating Conditioner.

In the Winter, my hair gets extremely frizzy, but I haven't found anything
to solve that issue. The conditioner I use, does help to smooth things out.

☆ Drying your hair tips ☆

(Tips from my hairdresser)

➣ Never wring out the water from your hair

➣ Twisting your hair, while it's still wet will damage your strands

INSTEAD

➣ Pat your hair dry with a towel

When my hair is still damp before I go to bed, I just lift up my hair

onto my pillow, so that I'm not sleeping on it. This helps it air dry

evenly when you wake up, creating less tangles.

I like to flip my hair and brush it upside down to get a bit of volume :p

I wish I had beautiful hair like Wonder Woman lol

I've been contacted by Casper to blog about tips on combating messy morning hair! :)

Casper is a new sleep startup that sells comfortable mattresses.

Silk Naturals Amplifying Lip glaze

Silk Naturals Amplifying Lip Glaze in 'Pretty Please' and 'Provoke'

My favourite lip product for the winter time!
It is moisturizing and the colours are buildable.
Silk Naturals come out with new shade/colours almost every season.
I especially liked their spring collection, which can be found on their
website :) www.silknaturals.com

Positive Notes
☆ moisturizing
☆ variety of shades/colours
☆ Provoke is very versatile, since you can build
   up the intensity (beautiful stain - darker lips)
☆ great price point!
☆ minty feeling on the lips (which I personally love)
☆ all natural ingredients

Certified Organic Castor and Jojoba Oils, oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides (organic),
Avocado Oil, Organic Candelilla Wax, Cranberry Oil, Raspberry Oil, Passionfruit Oil,
Carnuaba Wax, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Menthol. Also contains:  Mica, Iron Oxides,
Titanium Dioxide, FD&C color

Other Notes
☆ transfers, so it is better to blot and then apply
   another layer if you want it to last longer
☆ 'Provoke' does stain a little when worn for a long
   period of time without eating/drinking
☆ packaging is not the most appealing
☆ you can't twist the product back down :(

Price
☆ $4.50

Top (Pretty Please: light warm peach)
Bottom (Provoke: plum, burgundy)

Moisturizing products

(Suncoat Natural Nail Polish Remover. Jason 98% Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel)

Suncoat Natural Nail Polish Remover
I have used this in the past and I really like how this moisturizes my nails while and after removing
the nail polish. This does take a bit longer to remove the polish but it really does condition the nails.
It does have a small odor/smell but as long as you're in a ventilated area, you should be fine.

Jason 98% Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel
This is my first time trying this product and I'm really liking it. I wasn't sure how the moisturizing gel
would work but I really like how it feels. It is very suitable for the summer! Aloe vera is also great for
the skin and for sun burns! it helps to let the skin heal faster.

I bought these on www.well.ca because they have a good selection of natural products.
They also tend to be a bit less expensive and you know what's on sale right away.

Barbie Nails ^.-

Base: Priti Polish Base/Top coat
Colour: Priti Polish 'Ballerina Peony'
Design: Konad M63
Glitter: Konad 'Ice Aurora'

Scotch Naturals

These are just some of the colours I like from their line =]

Non-toxic, water based nail polish =]
They range from $10-15 depending on where you get them and if you can find them on sale.

They also have a line for kids, called Hopscotch Kids
www.scotchnaturals.com and www.hopscotchkids.com =]

Pai Skincare!

I'm always looking for new organic skincare brands. Pai is a skincare brand targeted for sensitive skin types. I believe they originate from the UK. They currently have a small skincare line for all skin types and I'm hoping to see more from them in the near future =]

I don't plan on getting anything from them yet because I still have quite a bit of stuff to finish. I am mainly interested in their Geranium & Thistle Moisturizer and their Bergamot Orange Lip balm.

www.paiskincare.com
The shipping is very affordable, but you can get free shipping if you spend over $60. If you don't like your item, you can return it within' 30 days with your money back along with the shipping costs =]

Honeybee Gardens Lipstick

I'm sure many of you may or may not have heard of this brand. They are natural and paraben free. They have a line of cosmetics, lip care, hair care, body care, and more =] I have been trying to hunt down swatches online but it's really rare to find some good reviews on these lipsticks. I think this video will give you a good idea of what they look like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itdLZVh7a64

I love 'Valentine' in the video above ^ but not sure if it would show up on my lips lol. So I'm also interested to see 'Soft Kiss' because it's lighter but it seems a bit more sheer based on swatches I've seen online >< you can purchase these online at www.goodearthbeauty.com or eBay. If you live in the United States, you can probably find them in organic/herb stores.

These can range from $8-11 USD. They are around $14/15 CAD ><

Priti Polish Galore!

Well, well, well look what we have here! =] I recently ordered some Priti Polishes from www.goodearthbeauty.com some 2 weeks ago (I requested for 3 other colours that wasn't available on the website, so it took a bit longer but so worth it! Karen, the owner is extremely nice). I got the package this morning and was sent out some time last week, so not bad =]

Left-Right:
- Fairy Thimbles
- Bluestar (very similar to China Glaze's 'For Audrey' but lighter)
- September Charm (similar to OPI's 'Coney Island Cotton Candy')
- Ballerina Peony (I adore this colour)
- Ruffled Velvet Iris

are the names not beautiful/cute or what!? =]

I ordered 4 more colours, but I am going to sell them because they're colours I either already have or don't see myself wearing =p

Prince Charming, Chelsea Star, Blue Moon Clematis (very similar to OPI's 'Significant Other Color"), and Dorothy Palm.

I thought Prince Charming would be a lot lighter, but it reminded me of China Glaze's 'Flipflop Fantasy'... which the 2 aren't alike at all but they are both very bright. Flipflop Fantasy is more peachy (neon)

I am wearing Priti Polish in 'September Charm'