Lavanila Healthy Sunscreen SPF 40 is a highly nourishing and safe alternative to chemical-laden formulas, the Healthy Sunscreen is developed with a new generation of natural mineral sunscreens that offer superior protection, youth-promoting antioxidants and immune supporting botanicals. Perfect for sensitive skin, the fragrance-free, ultra-sheer formula glides on smoothly with no white residue.

While many sunscreens contain PABA, parabens and synthetic fragrances Lavanila Healthy Sunscreen is 100% natural. This deodorant contains Shea Butter to soften, moisturize and protect as well as Green Tea which is a powerful antioxidant. Some of the healthy benefits are protection from UVA & UVB rays which cause sunburn, dryness and premature aging as well as botanicals and amino acids to help hydrate and replenish skin. This formula is non-coledogenic, clinically tested, biodegradable and not tested on animals.

This sunscreen felt incredibly light on my face, like I wasn’t wearing anything at all and it didn’t feel greasy. Many sunscreens for the face feel sticky to the touch but not Lavanila, there is also hardly any scent at all (which I can appreciate). I think that it’s important that a sunscreen is free of chemicals because over time chemicals can accumulate in the bloodstream and cause irritation or allergies. This one is certainly a winner!

Lavanila Healthy Deodorant is $28.00 for 1.8oz. and can be found at Sephora, Sephora.com or lavanila.com

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Beecology is an all natural brand that gets it’s good stuff from…you guessed it Bees. Honey is the foundation of Beecology products because of it’s antiseptic, healing and moisturizing properties. This paired with essential oils makes these bath and shower gels a a healthy treat for your body. I really enjoyed the Peppermint body wash, it lathered well, smelled great and left my skin tingly. The grapefruit and lemongrass has a beautiful frangrance to it but certainly not overwhelming. Out of the two, I would say that I preferred the peppermint body wash because it was absolutely refreshing.

Take a look at the yummy and healthy ingredients:

Beecology prides itself on using natural, healthy and safe ingredients which are never test on animals. There are no sulfates, chemical preservatives or artificial colors in their products. The company handcrafts all of their products, will not compromise on using natural ingredients and even donates 10% of their earnings to charity – how cool is that! I’m pretty impressed with the quality of the product as well as the integrity of the brand. You can order their body wash as well as many other natural products from www.beecology.com . Their body wash retails for $7.99 for an 8oz bottle – well worth the price for the amazing quality of the product.

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This year summer has proven to be extremely brutal even on the most pampered skin so when I came across Avène Thermal Spring Water I decided to try it. With the weather reaching into the 100 degree mark I thought that this Spring water spray would be the perfect pick me up and cool me down spray. This Spring water has been proven to soothe and soften within 3 minutes of application. I can’t lie I was pretty impressed when I read that the spring water is directly connect to the Hydrotherapy center and manufacturing plant so the first time that it sees light is when the product is dispensed.

Clinically proven by over 300 studies to calm, soothe and soften the skin.  Used since 1743 in the Hydrotherapy Center to treat serious dermatological conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.

When I sprayed the Thermal Spring Water on it was a very light hydrating mist that did not disturb my makeup at all. It applies smoothly, refreshes my face and leaves my skin feeling soft. I would say that this is a must have for your purse especially during the summer and the winter when temperatures can be extreme and your skin needs to little more refreshment and softening. I am so glad that I tried it, I’ve been spraying it ever since I got it.

Avène Thermal Spring Water retails for $16 for 10.58 oz spray can.

While browsing my local drug store I came across a line called 100% Pure and their enormous selection of moisturizers, hand creams, hair products, bath products and even makeup. I spoke with the company representative and she shared quite a bit of information about the company. This product line was formerly only available through QVC but can now be purchased on the company website and select stores. 100% Pure truly lives up to it’s name, their products do not contain synthetic fragrances, emulsifiers or thickeners. 100% Pure’s products are vegan, made with real fruits, pure essential oils, antioxidants and pure absolutes. This brand also does not test on animals and even uses cruelty free honey in their formulas.

After browsing their selection of products I decided to try the Organic Pineapple Nourishing Body Cream. I must say that this is one of the best smelling lotions that I have ever tried.  This lotion also has 15%  Vitamin C and 15% Vitamin E which is great for the skin. This lotion is certified organic and since the company does not use preservatives there is a number listed on every product indicating how long you can use it. If you enjoy fruity fragrances like Peach, Tangerine, Strawberry Lemonade, Blood Orange, Dark Chocolate, Coconut, Mango, Pomegranate etc. then you will probably love this line of products. I really love the fact that this line uses natural fruit and essential oil extracts and is organic.

Ingredients: Organic White Tea1 , Organic Rose Hydroso12, Organic Cocoa Butter3, Organic Avocado Butter2, Organic Cabernet Wine Grapeseed Oil2, Organic Rose Hip Seed Oil4, Organic Lavender Honey5 and Organic Chamomile Wax5, Organic Pineapple Flavor3, Extracts of Organic Cherry3, Organic Pomegranate3, Organic Raspberry3, Organic Blackberry3, Organic Grapefruit Seed2, Blackcurrant Oil, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), Natural Food Preservatives ( less then 0.1 % of Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate from Salt and Cranberries)

This Organic Pineapple Nourishing Body Cream retails for $17 for a 7.5 oz bottle

As a part of my beauty routine, I always apply moisturizer to keep my skin supple and also as a smooth base for my makeup application. Even though I have oily skin moisturizer is still an essential part of my routine otherwise my skin would be even oilier! Another problem that I have are breakouts so it’s always a balancing act of making sure that I use all of the right products that work for my skin while keeping my pores clear and making sure that I’m doing all of the right things. So when I received Avon’s Reversalist Day Renewal Cream I was anxious to try it out because it helps to reverse the signs of aging while providing SPF 25 – score!

Avon claims that this formula can visibly reverses wrinkles with Activinol Technology and here is what they have to say about what their product can do:

What is Activinol Technology?
Activinol Technology is shown to increase the production of Activin to help boost skin’s ability to repair itself and recreate fresher, newer looking skin. Avon is the first to use this complex consisting of two exclusive Phytochemicals:
• Amorphophallus: Stimulates Activin production to help trigger skin’s surface repair process.
• Sesbania: To help deliver firmer, less wrinkled looking skin

I’ll admit that I was a bit hesitant because I thought that this cream would be a too heavy and therefore would clog my pores but on the first application my fears were alleviated. The cream was very light and not at all oily. This cream does have a perfume scent to it although it’s not too strong it’s definitely noticeable.

I used this product for approximately two weeks before reviewing it, just to make sure that it did not cause any breakouts and that it showed some improvement in the condition of my skin. On my initial trial of the product my skin was well moisturized but not oily. Over the weeks that I used the product I noticed that my face had a much smoother appearance.  I don’t have a huge problem with wrinkles but I do have some parentheses (aka laugh lines) on my face that are starting to show up. These little laugh lines appeared a bit plumped up, yay! If I keep this up I might just look 21 again!

I love that this formula also has sunscreen, which is great because we all know how important it is to protect our skin from the sun. Avon’s Reversalist Day Renewal Cream also states that it helps to reverse discoloration and although I do not have much of a problem in that area I will continue to use it to hopefully see an improvement in a light scar that I have on my cheek ~ I’ll keep you posted. Overall did this product do what it says it could do, I’d have to say yes. It’s a great moisturizer with SPF 25 and it helps give your skin a more youthful appearance so I will certainly continue to use this product.

Avon Reversalist Day Renewal Cream is available at Avon.com – 1.7oz retails for $27

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I just received my Neutrogena UltraSheer Liquid Daily Sunblock SPF 70 and I’m quite excited to see how it works over the next few days. This sunblock is smooth, lightweight and dries to a matte finish so that it can be worn alone or under your makeup. The packaging states that it’s waterproof, sweatproof, non-comedogenic, oil free and PABA free.  This formula contains helioplex which is said to provide more protection against UVA and UVB rays.

This is my first time trying this product and after using it for one day I must say that this product does blend well and dries to a matte finish without any greasy residue. This is a plus because my skin can get quite oily and can be acne prone. I was able to apply under my makeup and my face felt just like it normally did under my minimal makeup application. Over the next few days I will be trying this formula out (hoping that it not too heavy to become part of my daily routine). The sunblock has a light pleasant smell and was easy to apply to the skin – not too thick and very easy to blend in with my moisturizer.

More to come over the next few days.

xoxo

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