Freshen Up Your Fall Beauty Routine with These Five 2017 Best New Product Award Winners

October 12, 2017 by Kathryn 145 Comments

Even though summer is hands-down my favourite season, fall has always been my top time to try new fashion and beauty looks. Whether it’s because I have more time indoors due to the change in weather or just that I tend to discover more fun beauty products and clothes to test, I love making the most of the season by rocking some new looks.

This year, the 2017 Best New Product Awards sent me an amazing bag featuring some of its winning products this year and I noticed right away that there were some beauty products that I’d love. If you’re looking for the best in new beauty items for fall, make sure to check out these five award winners chosen by Canadian shoppers just like you!

Jergens Moisturizer for Wet Skin

With two boys in school and a new baby in the house, just finding time to shower is a challenge. Finding time to put on moisturizer? Almost impossible! That’s why I love this innovative moisturizer. I just apply it quickly right after showering and before drying off to ensure soft skin. It’s one of those little beauty additions that instantly makes me feel as good as I look, and it’s especially important when dipping temperatures leave skin feeling drier. [Read more…]

Burt’s Bees Has New Glosses, Shines and Balms for Luscious Lips-Giveaway

April 27, 2013 by Kathryn 235 Comments

There’s nothing better than soft, kissable lips and this spring, Burt’s Bees Canada has released a fabulous line of lip glosses and balms in fresh spring shades that will help nourish and moisturize your pout! Recently I received the new Burt’s Bees Lip Shine, Lip Gloss and one of the four new shades of Tinted Lip Balm to review. Burt’s Bees lip balm is an absolute essential in my purse so I was excited to see if the new balms and glosses impressed me as much.

I received Burt’s Bees Lip Gloss in Ocean Sunrise, Lip Shine in Wink and Tinted Lip Balm in Blush Orchid. All three shades were variations of light pink, which is one of my favoured lip shades, and I loved the sparkle in the Lip Gloss especially.

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Burt’s Bees Has Good-For-You Gift Sets for Everyone On Your List-Giveaway

October 30, 2012 by Kathryn 182 Comments

burt's bees basics pomegranate Christmas is just around the corner and if anyone on your list is a fan of natural beauty and personal care products, Burt’s Bees has some special holiday gift sets that you’re sure to love! I received two of this season’s exclusive gift sets and I was so excited to check them out.

My favourite Burt’s Bees product has always been the company’s lip balm and so I was very excited to receive the Pomegranate Basics gift set containing Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil and Mini Lemon Cuticle Crème.

I’ve used the lip balm before and I love the tangy taste and nourishing formula. The cuticle crème was new to me, but I quickly discovered that it was the perfect thing to protect my fingers from the cold winter air. My fingers often get cracked and dry during the winter but so far this sweet lemon-scented balm has kept my nails looking great and my fingers soft and healthy. And if those products aren’t quite the right fit for the person on your list, Burt’s Bees has three other Burt’s Bees Basics kits to choose from as well! [Read more…]

Holiday Gift Guide-Burt’s Bees Natural Skincare and Beauty Products-Giveaway

November 24, 2011 by Kathryn 92 Comments

Holiday Gift for Natural Beauty

Women everywhere are embracing the benefits natural products can provide to them and their families, and skincare products are no exception. Burt’s Bees has been a leader in natural personal care and beauty products for years and the company has some fabulous options for radiant, natural beauty this holiday season.

burt's bees sensitive skin solutions line

For those with skin that tends to be extra-finicky, there’s the brand new Burt’s Bees Sensitive Skin Solutions line. This ultra-gentle collection consists of a cleanser, moisturizer, eye cream and night cream and is specially formulated to fully cleanse and hydrate skin without causing the redness and irritation that is so often a frustration for those with sensitive skin. With cotton extract, rice extract and aloe to soothe, soften and moisturize, it’s the gentle and natural way to treat your sensitive skin right.

My personal favourite product was the Burt’s Bees Sensitive Night Cream. It was a very luxurious texture but it absorbed wonderfully into my skin and left it incredibly soft. At thirty, my skin isn’t quite ready for such intensive hydration nightly, so instead I used it after my weekly exfoliating scrub. The cream was a wonderful finishing treatment after the rejuvenating effects of the exfoliation and I really noticed a difference in my skin’s texture. Best of all, the cream actually seemed to soothe any minor irritation caused by exfoliating!

But Burt’s Bees doesn’t just have gifts for sensitive-skinned beauties this Christmas! For the on-the-go woman with a desire for luscious lips in even the harshest winter weather, there is the ingenious Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Change Purse! This darling little kit features three Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balms and even has a clever mirror incorporated into the top of the purse to make application a breeze anytime and anywhere.

burt's bees lip balm change purse

Now I must admit that I am a confirmed Burt’s Bees lip balm addict. I have a stick of balm in the van, in my purse, in the bathroom and beside my computer. I tend to favour the addictive tingle of the Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, but I was thrilled to have a chance to try out the pomegranate-enhanced Replenishing Lip Balm too! I loved the tangy flavour and the balm was just as effective at healing and protecting my lips from the cold winter weather as my beloved beeswax balm!

Burt’s Bees Sensitive Skin Solutions products and Lip Balm Change Purse are available at select grocery, drug and mass merchandise stores across Canada and can also be purchased online at www.burtsbees.ca. So visit the site and check out the amazing selection of Burt’s Bees products for the holiday season. They’re sure to be a hit with any eco-friendly woman on your shopping list!

ARV: $9.99-$24.99

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Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Natural Skincare-Review and Giveaway

April 12, 2011 by Kathryn 809 Comments

I love Burt’s Bees products and I have been able to review some amazing natural items from the company in the past. The rest of my family has become as enraptured with the products as I am and almost every member of my family has found something they can’t live without in the Burt’s Bees product line. My husband absolutely loves the Radiance Day Cream after he shaves, he says the rich moisturizer is the perfect skin soother after an irritating shave. When my stepdaughter came to live with us, she reluctantly agreed to try the Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm instead of her usual lip balm. Three weeks later, her tube had been used up and she had claimed mine! In fact, the only ones that weren’t reaping the benefits of Burt’s Bees amazing natural products were Zackary and Benjamin. But that all changed when I was given a chance to review some products from Burt’s Bees luxurious Baby Bee line.

I received the Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Original Nourishing Lotion, Fragrance Free Nourishing Lotion and Diaper Ointment to review. I was so happy to see that the company had an unscented lotion in their product line. Benjamin is so fair compared to the rest of the family and his skin is definitely more easily irritated. His delicate skin is one of the reasons I love natural products so much, and I also tend to use unscented products whenever possible just to minimize any risk of irritation even more.

The lotions were so creamy and thick and the next time the boys had a bath, I pulled out both varieties to test out. Zackary used the original lotion and Benjamin used the new fragrance free formula. I loved the fresh scent of the original lotion; it reminded me of baby powder and was very subtle and sweet. I couldn’t believe how soft my hands felt after putting the lotion on Benjamin and his skin was wonderfully smooth afterwards. Despite the lotion’s thickness, it absorbed very easily into the skin and wasn’t the least bit greasy after I applied it. Zackary enjoyed his smooth skin just as much as his brother did and has started demanding the lotion after every bath. I don’t mind at all, since both formulas are at least 99% natural and contain beneficial ingredients such as aloe vera, buttermilk and coconut oil.

As much as I liked the lotions, it was the Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Diaper Ointment that really impressed me. Because of his sensitive skin, Benjamin has always had some issues with diaper rash. It isn’t a constant problem, but when he gets a rash, it is almost always a bad one. The Baby Bee Diaper Ointment was great at both treating and preventing diaper rash and had so many amazing natural ingredients. I found that the lavender in the ointment provided the dominant scent, and since I love lavender I didn’t mind a bit. Other skin-soothing ingredients including sweet almond oil and beeswax provided further protection and healing for my son’s delicate skin.

The best thing about the ointment was that Benjamin absolutely loved it. He is at the age where he will try to keep his diaper off as long as possible and putting a clean diaper on him is often a huge struggle as I try to hold him in place and he tries to escape from my grasp. After receiving the Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Diaper Ointment and using it once or twice, I learned that when I wanted to change Benjamin’s diaper, all I had to do was hold the ointment and tell him he could have some. “Do you want some balm?” I ask him as I hold the tube. “Bom,” he replies emphatically as he pats his diaper and toddles over to me. With an endorsement like that, it must be an amazing product!

I really like the products from Burt’s Bees Baby Bee line, but even more importantly, my boys like them just as much as I do. The rich lotions and soothing diaper ointment are a perfect treat for a baby’s skin and since the products are from Burt’s Bees, I know that they will always be free of sulphates, parabens, phthalates and petrochemicals. Burt’s Bees Baby Bee products are the perfect safe, gentle and natural choice for babies and children alike, especially with the great fragrance free options available. Check them out for yourself and let your baby enjoy natural skincare at its best!

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