Dec 17, 2009 Reviews
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Dec 16, 2009 Reviews
The arrival of cold weather really beats up my sensitive skin. I’m always struggling with dry skin and general discomfort with it. Finding products that respond well on my sensitive skin is not always easy, but I’ve found a good solution in using organic and all-natural products. I have two new beauty products in my collection that have become my favorites. Beautiful One Cosmetics Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub and Body Butter are absolutely fabulous for my skin. I’ve been using Beautiful One Cosmetics’ products for several weeks now, with excellent and impressive results.
The best thing I like about Beautiful One Cosmetics’ Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub and Body Butter is that all products are homemade. I was informed that my items would be made the same day as ordered. This way I was guaranteed to receive fresh beauty products, which would be mixed to meet my skin’s needs. All products offered by Beautiful One Cosmetics are made with all-natural and organic ingredients. My Beautiful One Cosmetics’ Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub and Body Butter ingredients included shea butter, Vitamin E, essential and scented oils. There is no harsh chemicals, alcohol or any ingredients that are impossible to pronounce.
I wish I had a way to allow you to smell Beautiful One Cosmetics’ Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub and Body Butter. When I first received the items in the mail, my husband kept asking what smelled like cookies. Both body butter and scrub smell like vanilla cupcakes, cake or just delicious vanilla icing. The scent is not too overpowering but enough to make my living room smell like a candy kitchen. I loved it when my husband gave his seal of approval by saying the products smelled good enough to eat.
The quality of Beautiful One Cosmetics’ Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub and Body Butter is superb. The body scrub has an excellent sugary texture that feels great in the shower. I apply it by hand and rub in circular motion. I’ve also liked the fact that a dollup of body scrub goes a long way. The body butter is thicker and seems like it can last a very long time. I’ve used the body butter several times throughout the day, but I’ve barely put a dent in it. As you can see in the picture below, the container is still almost full. The body butter is certainly a great value and should serve me well throughout winter months.
With body scrubs and butters there is always a chance of greasiness after application. Since both products use essential and natural oils, I was not surprised that the items feel oily when first applied to the skin. To clarify, they are not excessively greasy but I do wait 5 minutes to completely dry off before putting my clothes on. It is no different than commercial body butters that I’ve used before, but it certainly does not leave my body feeling like a tub of Crisco. I prefer products such as Beautiful One Cosmetics’ Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub and Body Butter, where a few minutes is enough for oils to soak in and I can get started with my day.
The soft, silky feel continues throughout the day. The first time I used the body butter, I noticed that my skin was still soft 4 hours after application. I did make the mistake of trying to shave right after applying the body scrub, which completely ruined a new razor. So for future reference, I shave first and then apply the body scrub.
I was so impressed by Beautiful One Cosmetics’ owner and her customer service. We exchanged several e-mails about her product line and she asked me which scents I liked best. I did not have a preference, but informed her of my allergies to lavender. With commercial products, I often have no knowledge that lavender extracts or essential oils are used. I find out by sneezing and itching after application. Beautiful One Cosmetics’ owner on the other hand was so thoughtful and understanding. She told me my items would be custom made without the use of lavender. I really appreciate the care she put into my Beautiful One Cosmetics’ Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub and Body Butter.
I would recommend that Beautiful One Cosmetics’ starts using waterproof labels on their containers. I like that re-ordering information, as well as ingredients, are listed right on the back label. However, I keep both jars on the side of the tub. Water has ruined the labels and smeared the printed information, making it difficult to read any of the text.
Overall, Beautiful One Cosmetics’ Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub and Body Butter get my five star ratings. Both products are made with care and high quality. I would certainly recommend both the body scrub and body butter to all of my readers, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Right: Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Scrub. Left: Vanilla Whipped Body Butter.
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The product was provided by Beautiful One Cosmetics. I was asked to give an honest opinion about the product I received. All opinions in this review are 100% mine.
Dec 8, 2009 Reviews
I am not a tree hugger and my vegetable planting skills are terrible. Still, I try to be environmentally conscious. Having a child certainly helped me realize that little lifestyle changes can mean big steps towards a better planet. I will be gone one day, but I hope to leave a cleaner and healthier Earth behind for my son. Living green is easy too. In Pennsylvania especially, since we enjoy counties of organic and local grown ingredients. In our home, we try to use natural and no-harsh-chemical cleaners. We may not be able to afford every piece of organic cotton clothing, but when we enjoy it if whenever get a chance to. And what helps us take little steps towards living an eco-friendly lifestyle? Organic socks! Specifically, Zkano organic cotton socks.
I was excited to receive a sample of Zkano’s ‘The Ridge’ socks, and they actually sent me two pairs in white. The first impression? Unbelievably soft, comfortable and like-wrapping-your-foot-in-velvet soft feel. I am not even a huge fan of socks, in summer or winter months. I’ve never even owned such a soft and fluffy pair of socks in my life. Needless to say, I’ve had my Zkano socks on whenever possible and I’ve even washed both pairs several times.
Besides the comfort, I like how ‘The Ridge’ hides in my shoes. It sits right under my ankle, so no white sock pokes out of my sneakers. I certainly do not wear them with black dress shoes, because that is a fashion faux pas.
The only problem I have with Zkano’s ‘The Ridge’ sock is the heel tab. It’s thicker than and looks odd on my foot. It reminds me of having gauze or bandages on my ankle. I roll my socks up in a ball, so it also reminds me of a duck’s beak when rolled up. According to Zkano.com website, the specially designed heel tab helps prevent slipping. Slipping of the sock that is, and that certainly appears to be true. These socks do not slide off my feet when I pry my shoes off.
The seams and lines are fairly faint as well. When the socks are stretched out on my feet, I can hardly notice the toe seam. I’m particularly impressed with Zkano organic cotton socks quality. I have worn both pairs many times, easily close to a dozen already, and both pairs have been washed just as many times. I don’t use any particularly fancy laundry detergent, other than High Efficiency, but Zkano socks are still bright and white. They were certainly not white when I placed them in the wash, but there is no sign of dirt or discoloration. They are still soft and comfortable. There is no fuzz, lines or any sign of deterioration. They are not as fluffy as they were out-of-the-bag, but very close. I would say the thickness is still the same, which is a good sign of quality to me.
I would like to see a change in the heel tab, particularly the thickness of it. That is just a personal preference of mine. I would certainly recommend Zkano The Ridge sock and would consider purchasing more of their products. Being eco-friendly and developed in a sweatshop-free environment is also a big reason why I would give them my future business.
My digital camera is broken, or I would have shown you my piggies wrapped in fabulous luxury!
The sample product was provided by Zkano. I was asked to give an honest opinion about the product I received. All opinions in this review are 100% mine.
Nov 10, 2009 Reviews
Several weeks ago I wrote about Halloween Adventures With Jacks Quest! and a part of the requirement for this assignment was to upload a picture to the “Halloween Adventures” contest. I uploaded Kody’s Halloween picture from last year. I don’t dress up for Halloween and he’s too adorable to resist. If you’re not familiar with Halloween Adventure, they do online sales for Halloween costumes and party supplies. Their company has brick and mortar stores in some states but they also do a lot of online advertising (through paid blogging posts and Twitter links).
I completely forgot about the contest until on October 26th. I received an e-mail saying that e-gift certificate was purchased for me in the amount of $200. It took me a few seconds to see in the e-mail that it also included “Dear Jacks Quest Winner!”. Their e-mail was worded oddly, but I remembered entering and looked on their website. Sure enough, Kody’s lion picture was “Voted Best”. Like any proud mom, I talked about it on Twitter and Facebook. It took me a while to choose what I wanted to buy with $200. Kody didn’t need a Halloween costume and who knows what size he will fit into next year. So I bought birthday party supplies with his gift card, since his birthday is coming up in December. I figured we’d buy birthday supplies anyway and this was a good way to get something just for him. Plus… they had Mickey Mouse party setups. I couldn’t say no.
My gift certificate covered all the supplies, tax and shipping. I choose the cheapest shipping option because we have plenty of time, and no need to rush. On October 30th I received an e-mail saying my order was canceled. No explanation, e-mail or anything as to why. I promptly e-mailed and waited for a reply. I received another odd e-mail saying that sometimes they run out of an item and their site is not updated, so the entire order gets canceled. It seemed like an odd way to do business… they didn’t even tell me which item was out of stock! So I questioned through several more e-mails and got all the answers I needed. Their responses came quickly, but their replies did not have much substance.
I re-ordered all of Kody’s party supplies from Halloween Adventure on November 4th. This time I saw one item that was out of stock. I figured this item caused initial problems, although I never got a confirmation from their staff. I just ordered other items and avoided that one. Halloween Adventure’s order system also requires a credit card to be entered into the system. It does not get charged, but I guess they use it to avoid fraud. I double checked to make sure it does not get saved and that their site is secure, just in case.
My items came yesterday, which surprised me because I chose the cheapest shipping option. I figured that we were weeks away from receiving his birthday supplies and I even expected more problems. The box was huge and it was filled with all types of party accessories, including birthday candles. I might need to buy a few more plates and cups, but we even have birthday party invites.
Shopping with HalloweenAdventure.com was not exactly smooth but in the end it turned out to be an okay experience. I’m glad Kody won and that we were able to use that money for his birthday party. It saved us a lot of money in the long run, plus we’re already ahead of schedule for his party planing.
I could give HalloweenAdventure a few suggestions on how to run their online shop and customer service. It seems like their could use a few changes, including a better e-mailing system. A good and helpful reply is always better than a one liner that requires additional questioning.
Jun 10, 2009 Reviews
Since giving birth to Kody, I’ve told my husband on several occasions that I would love to buy a “Mommy” necklace. I don’t wear rings much, other than my bridal set, so a necklace seemed like a perfect fit. I had looked at several unique necklaces with birthstones but it did not seem like my style. Right after Mother’s Day, I found an Etsy shop that had the perfect necklace for me.
The Vintage Pearl offers sterling silver charm, unique hand stamped jewelry. I chose the “I love you to the moon and back” necklace, with two sterling silver charms; a moon shaped with the words “I love you to the moon and back” handstamped on it. The other silver charm is a disc that is handstamped with names, or just one child’s name. The limit is three names on the disc. I chose to have my son’s full name handstamped on the silver disc. The necklace comes with an 18″ silver chain, and freshwater pearl dangling between the two sterling silver charms.
The moon charm seemed perfect for me, as I always tell my son that I love him “to the moon and back”.
I was surprised by how fast the item was shipped. As soon as the envelope arrived, my first impression was that the necklace is absolutely beautiful and the pictures do not do it justice. The silver disc is almost the size of a quarter, and the moon charm is even larger. The letters are easy to read, and beautifully hand stamped. With shipping costs, the necklace costs around $55, which may seem expensive at first. However, you deffinetely receive a great, quality item that is unique and personal.
Some time later, I plan to place the sterling silver charms on a bracelet, especially if I would like to wear it on something other than a necklace. This was my first time shopping on Etsy.com, and thevintagepearl has impressed me with their fast turnaround, fast shipping and the quality of this beautiful “Mommy” necklace. Check out thevintagepearl shop on Etsy, and below are pictures of my purchase.
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