Hi There – If you celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you had a lovely holiday. To everyone else, I hope your weekend was superb! Here are the products I enjoyed in Nov. 2014 that I want to tell the world about! I purchased all these products myself.
1. Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream with SPF 30 Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
I was in need of a combination moisturizer and sunscreen to save me time with my morning skincare routine. I bought this product in a Josh Rosebrook haul and this product was the immediate standout.This product is the perfect consistency; richly emollient yet greasy at all. It’s a bit pricey but I know it’s a high quality product that provides sun protection against UVA and UVB rays. Available at the joshrosebrook.com.
2. Lily Lolo BB Cream
I’m a big fan of Lily Lolo products so when they came out with a BB cream, I was an early adopter. I chose the light shade which is perfect for me. The product comes in a handy pump tube and provides a light to medium coverage but plenty for every day. Topped off with Lily Lolo Flawless Silk Mineral Powder, this BB Cream isn’t going anywhere throughout the day. A few of the ingredients in this BB cream are on my “prefer to avoid” list but it performs well and it was a favorite last month. Available at lilylolo.com.
3. Dahliana Naturals Refreshing Citrus Cleanser
I was in need of a gel based, thorough natural cleanser to use after a using a cleansing balm to remove the day’s makeup. This cleanser is a powerhouse yet doesn’t strip the skin of vital moisture. A little goes a long way and it has a pleasant citrus scent. The ingredients are rockin’ and include aloe, raw turbinado sugar, chamomile extract, rosemary extract, coconut oil and sweet orange oil. Available at dahliana.com.
4. Auromere Herbal Toothpaste in Licorice
I feel like a fickle pickle when it comes to natural toothpaste because I tend to like each new product I try better than the rest. This product is a real winner, though and I know I’ll repurchase it. I’ve been using the licorice flavor which doesn’t burn my mouth like mint toothpaste’s tend to. Free of fluoride, gluten, bleaches, artificial sweeteners, dyes, and animal ingredients. Available in 4 varieties: Licorice, Freshmint, Mint-Free and SLS-Free Cardamom-Fennel. This toothpaste provides you with clean teeth and fresh breath using all natural botanical extracts and essential oils. If you’d like to give this product a try, it’s available here.
5. Osmia Organics Deodorant
Deodorant is another area where I tend to like the next product I try better than the last. I’ve tried several cream deodorants that you apply with your hands but they were dry, crumbly and hard to get melted into the underarm area. The Osmia deodorant is the first truly creamy product that’s easy to scoop out of the tin and melts easily into the skin within seconds. Oh, and it keeps you smelling nice all day too! Available at osmiaorganics.com.
6. Dahliana Naturals Seabuckhorn Berry Cream
I received a sample of the Overnight Fruit Lift when I purchased the Dahliana Citrus Cleanser. I was impressed by the cream and after doing some research, decided to purchase Dahliana Naturals Seabuckhorn Berry Cream for my nighttime moisturizer. I use this cream as the last step in my nighttime routine. This cream is silky smooth, super concentrated and easy to apply. Grapefruit oil provides a light citrus fragrance. Made with Natural and Certified Organic ingredients including sunflower oil, soy, seabuckhorn berries (Vitamin C), fruit stem cells, marshmallow and rose hip. The container is pretty and contains enough product to last a long time (I’m thinking 6 – 9 months). This cream can be used day or night but I reserve this for nighttime since I’m partial to daytime products with sunscreen. Chemical and Paraben-Free, Vegan and GMO Free. Available at dahliana.com
7. Mun No. 1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum
A lot of serums are heavy and almost greasy but not this one! This product is a blend of 3 oils:Prickly Pear, Argan and Rose. It’s super light yet luxuriously emollient with a subtle pleasant fragrance. I just received my No. 11 Anarose Rejuvenating Toner and I know it’s going to be a fav for Decemver! Available at munskin.com.
8. Amara Organics Vitamin C Serum for Face 20% with Vegan Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E
Sometimes I like a product that is a little on the medical side of things to keep my skin youthful and protected. Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid are known to be powerhouse ingredients and key to any anti-aging regime. This combination of 20% Vitamin C and other ingredients yet highly effective and proven to stimulate collagen, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, brighten and smooths skin for a more radiant and youthful complexion. Prevent and reverse sun damage and fade sun spots and discoloration. The serum is gentle and uses plant-based ingredients, contains no parabens, no alcohol, and is not tested on animals. Made in the USA. Available here.
9. Be Green Rose Hip Scar Oil Treatment
I had hand surgery 2-1/2 months ago and I’m nursing a 2 inch scar on my hand. Massage is important for healing scars and this oil makes massaging my hand a breeze and provides nourishment to speed up the healing process I found many powerful scar healing ingredients packed into this 1 oz bottle including organic rose hip oil, organic and calendula infused olive oil, organic jojoba oil, vitamin E, helichrysum, frankincense, lavender and myrrh. Available at begreenbathandbody.com.
What products did you enjoy using in November?
-Barbara aka Curious Babs