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Keeping it Natural with Kiss My Face
Keeping things natural is a trend for some people, but some people really live by their principals when it comes to beauty products.
When I’m chooseing between two similar products, I personally like to pick the one that is animal cruelty free, and usually cost plays a factor as well.
The bonus is when those products I choose actually work!
I spent a week pampering myself with some really great Kiss My Face products that were sent to me, and it ended up being a great week with some great new finds.
First up I tried the Kiss My Face Whenever Shampoo. The smell was Green Tea and Lime, and it was a super strong scent! I’ve never had a shampoo with such a strong scent before. I’m the kind of girl who loves to layer scented body creams, body spray and perfume, so I liked that the scent from this shampoo filled up my bathroom.
I also tried the Big Body Shampoo, and that’s something my hair could definitely use. My hair is very fine which didn’t use to bother me because I loved having my hair as straight as possible, but lately I’ve wanted more volume.
Again the scent was very strong (this time Lavender and Chamomile), and this scent lasted in my hair the next day. The shampoo did add some body to my hair, and my hair was also left very soft. Works for me!
Kiss My Face hair care products are formulated with Argan Oil, which adds moisture and shine to your hair. It also helps retain moisture and improves elasticity to help prevent breakage.
If you know me, you know that I have a slight lipgloss addiction. I usually have three or four on me at one time, and I’m not exaggerating.
I also have quite a few allergies, so I have a few issues with lip glosses that have anything but natural ingredients in them.
I was pretty sure I wouldn’t like the Kiss My Face Organic Passion Fruit Lip Balm because I am more into lip glosses than lip balms.
I always find that lip balm’s don’t give me enough moisture.
This one passed the test though – it gave off a lot of moisture and didn’t dry out my lips. I was really surprised – I truly didn’t expect to like it.
The lip balm is also gluten free, has no artificial fragrances or flavours, no parabins and no Phthalates. It has now officially joined my other four lip glosses in my purse.
My test for the Kiss My Face Active Life Stick Sport deodorant was a Pilates class, and a soccer game. I’m for sure a sweaty gal on a good day, so I pretty much re-apply deodorant all day long. I’m a bit obsessive about it really!
I got through both my Pilates class and the soccer game without smelling badly, so that was a good thing. I am honestly not sure how long this deoderant would last without re-applying because I couldn’t break the habit of putting more on every couple of hours. Clearly I have not only a lip gloss addiction, but also a deoderant addiction, so if I’m going to overindulge at least it’s with all-natural products.
As for the soap, I sort of ended up losing that to my husband! He said he liked it a lot, and it smelled good, but as for a description that’s about all he gave me. It was good (his words), and it smelled good, so he was happy. Guys are so simple.
Kiss My Face is a cruelty-free company, and never tests on animals. All of their products are paraben-free, phthalate-free, SLS free, and are free from dyes and synthetic colors.
They are also very affordable products!
To learn more about Kiss My Face and their products, check out their website here!
Styling a Bohemian Headband Featuring Bechique
I love accessories that do more than compliment an outfit – I covet the ones that you create an outfit around.
I came across this amazing headband from a boutique called bechique on Etsy, and I knew this would be one of those coveted pieces for me.
Chelsea from bechique creates accessories that have a bohemian, free-spirited vibe that she designs and creates herself.
I wanted to pair the headband with an easy white dress and my fringed Minnetonka’s that I’ll be wearing all year since it’s all about the fringe this year.
I love finding things on Etsy because many the designers create things you are not going to find anywhere else. You’ll be seeing me wearing a lot of this headband in the near future!
To shop Chelsey’s store bechique, click here!
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My Love for the Tangle Teezer
I received the Tangle Teezer for review last week, and at first I didn’t expect much from this little brush. Incredibly, 10 Tangle Teezers are sold globally every minute, so something had to be amazing about this brush!
It has a very sleek design! Not only is it pretty to look at, but it’s compact and fits easily inside my smallest bag.
But what exactly sets it apart from other brushes? I have had the same compact brush for a few years now, and I thought it was working just fine.
When I finally tried the Tangle Teezer, I understood what the hype was.
The bristles are very fine, so it felt like a lovely scalp massage each time I brushed my hair. That was a bit different than what I was used to with my regular brush. I also didn’t get my hair tangled at all while brushing. I have very fine hair, so this is normally a problem for me.
One thing I really loved that wasn’t an advertised perk of the brush was that it combatted my static issue. I have a static problem with my hair all winter, and when I brush my hair it automatically stands on end. With this brush that just didn’t happen. I was really surprised since that wasn’t one of the claims this brush made. Loved this perk!
At this point that other brush I was using previously has been left at home while I carry my new Tangle Teezer around in my purse. I was really surprised I liked it so much because it just seemed like another brush at first glance. I realized after using it I loved the bristles, I loved that it didn’t get tangled in my hair and kept it knot-free, that it was nice and compact, and no static!
It also has a removable click-on cover as part of the design to make sure the teeth don’t get any fluff or dirt in it.
It is also a great teaser as well. I used it to tease my hair into a ponytail and it did a great job at giving me some much needed volume.
The Tangle Teezer Compact Styler line is available at Sephora in 4 colours: Pink Sizzle, Feline Groovy, Gold Rush and Rockstar Black ($25 CND).
For more information on the Tangle Teezer, visit their website here.