Burt’s Bees

Review: Burt’s Bees Extra Energizing Citrus and Ginger Root Body Wash

June 4, 2013

Bath time just got better thanks to this addition into my cleansing regime. I’ve always enjoyed Burt’s Bees products, even if it is on a slightly pricier side. This brand is very well-known for using all natural ingredients and I cant help but feel guilt free and indulgent when I buy and use Burt’s Bees. And a plus on the brand is its cruelty free and materials are ethically traded.

The smell is unbelievable. It is very reminiscent of the citrus Popsicle I use to eat as a child, and it smells quite sweet and almost drinkable (obviously I did not go that far). The ginger smell is rather subtle but the sensation of ginger does take effect when contact on skin. I felt a slight cooling on the skin once I’ve lathered this product all over my body and as a result, it delivered what it promised; I felt really energized post shower. I also managed to surround the bathroom with this scent that my mother decided to use it after me. For some reason, it also softened my skin and it felt smooth for hours after my shower, so I did not need to add any moisturizer on my skin. Added bonus was I did not need coffee because it really woke me up.

So five stars for this product and I say go out and get yourself some!

Review: Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion

May 10, 2013

Lately my skin has been super dry which is the opposite of how my skin usually is. I’ve always had oily skin so facial dryness is something totally new to me. Perhaps its the change in the weather but more likely its the testing of multiple facial products. My skin is tired and needs a break.

So I turned to Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion ($18) with Clary Sage. I needed to switch my day moisturizer to something a little richer to help combat this dryness. This day lotion is a bit thicker than I’m used to but then again its made for dry skin.

The lotion absorbs fairly quickly and did not leave my skin with a greasy feeling -which I was a bit worried about. The lotion has a light fragrance that dissipated within a half hour or so but I wish that it didn’t have any fragrance at all. I find fragrance to be a unnecessary additive that many cosmetics brands use, and you never know what exactly the “fragrance” is that they’re adding.

On the bright side, as always, Burt’s Bees is cruelty free and the lotion did what I needed it to do which was sooth my dehydrated skin. This moisturizer is also noncomedogenic, which is a huge plus because I occasionally get breakouts and I don’t need my skin care products to further aggravate my already sensitive skin. This lotion contains clary sage which is said to be helpful in treating acne, oily skin and wrinkles; only time will tell if there is enough in the lotion to make a noticeable difference. But overall I really liked the lotion, it left my skin feeling soft, hydrated and smooth – which is all that I can ask for.

Have you tried Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion?

Burt’s Bees new line güd smells so GOOD

February 26, 2012

Burt’s Bees recently launched a new line called güd! This fun, new collection includes 4 delicious scents; Floral Cherrynova, Orange Petalooza, Vanilla Flame and Pearanormal Activity. This new line is more scent-focused than the Burt’s Bees line while still keeping it cruelty-free and free of petrochemicals, parabens and pthalates.

I received four samples, one product from each scent and I’ve been using them for a few weeks. The first product that I tried was the Vanilla Flame Natural Hand Cream which has a very light scent of vanilla, I almost wish that it were a wee bit stronger. Vanilla is one of my favorite scents so I wish that I smelled it a bit more vanilla-like. However the hand cream is light, making it perfect for using throughout the day as opposed to it being overly thick and greasy. It absorbs well and feels great on freshly washed hands in need of a bit of moiturizing.

The second product that I sampled was the Pearanormal Activity Natural Foaming Hand Wash. This scent is seriously delicious! As a mother of two messy boys I’m always washing my hands so I love a great smelling yet gentle hand wash. I’d have to say that this was my favorite scent out of all of the products. The scent lasts well after the hand washing, I love that!

The body wash that I sampled was the Floral Cherrynova scent; I’ll admit that upon first whiff I thought it was just okay. However when I showered with it, I fell in love. This clear body wash lathers well and a little bit of product really goes along way. The scent is fragrant without being too candy-like and the wash leaves a very subtle scent behind.

The last product that I sampled from the güd line was the Orange Petalooza Softening Conditioner. The scent is really appealing because it smells citrus-y like REAL oranges, not an artificial orange scent. The conditioner is very light but still left my natural curls uber soft. The scent reminds me of summer, very fresh, light and fun.

Here is the complete line güd products:

Natural Nourishing Shampoo – 12oz for $6.99
Natural Softening Conditioner – 12oz for $6.99
Natural Body Wash – 10oz for $6.99
Natural Body Butter – 6oz for $11.99
Natural Body Lotion – 8oz for $6.99
Natural Body Mist – 3oz for $5.99
Natural Foaming Hand Wash – 8oz for $4.99
Natural Hand Cream – 3oz for $7.99

Overall I love this line – it’s affordably-priced, smells amazing and works incredibly well. For those that like natural products but are not fans of some of the scents, I think that this is a great option. Burt’s Bees has given natural beauty vixens a product line that not only satisfies the need for chemical-free products but one that also smells outrageously güd! If you want to try this new line you can get $1 off coupon by “liking” the güd facebook page here. Have you tried any of the güd products?

Review: Burt’s Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub

February 3, 2012

If you’ve ever suffered from a dull complexion then you know how much exfoliation can benefit you skin. Although the body does shed skin cells on it’s own those of us with oilier skin sometimes need a little help to keep our complexions radiant and smooth. Exfoliation has been a part of my weekly beauty routine since my teen years simply because it always left my skin smoother and my makeup application much easier.

Now that I’m making a move to cruelty-free products it’s opened a whole new world of ingredients and brands to sample. Since I needed a new exfoliator I decided to try Burt’s Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub. The scrub uses finely ground Peach Stones, commonly know as peach pits to provide the exfoliation factor combined with Willowbark which a natural source of Salicylic Acid.

Ingredients: water, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, stearic acid, glycerin, prunus persica (peach) seed powder, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, sodium borate, fragrance, salix nigra (willow) bark extract, glucose, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower extract, hydrastis canadensis (golden seal) extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack) extract, xanthan gum, sucrose stearate, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase

While I loved the results of the scrub, I must warn that the formula is a bit abrasive; the peach stone is finely ground so it didn’t leave my skin red or irritated. The scrub is in a creamy base that contains grape seed oil, goldenseal and coconut oil which are all great for the skin. I’d love to see a Burt’s Bees exfoliating formula that is a bit more gentle on sensitive skin. Overall (with a gentle touch) this scrub is a winner – its cruelty free and delivers a deep cleaning on par with luxury brands. What is your favorite facial scrub?