Live Clean® 10 Year Anniversary Celebration | Top 10 Giveaway

Hi, everyone! 

Canadian brand Live Clean® is celebrating their 10 year anniversary! It's also Canada's 150th birthday! So, Live Clean® wants to celebrate by giving back to you guys with this big and fabulous giveaway. It's going to be our biggest giveaway yet!  One reader will win 10 of Live Clean's most coveted products! Some best-sellers and many of my own personal favourites are included.

A brief history:
10 years ago, in 2007, Live Clean was born out of the need for consumers to have affordable products that were also good for us and the environment, and free of the harmful chemicals that were in most products on the shelves. They started out with just 6 products back then, 3 shampoos and 3 conditioners. Today, Live Clean has over 100 fabulous personal care products, ranging from skin care, hand soaps and body washes, hair products, suncare, spa, plus products for kids & babies.

The Pillars of Live Clean:

• 98% plant & natural based ingredients 
• Certified organic botanicals
• Vegetarian formulas
• Never tested on animals
• Hypoallergenic
• Dermatologist or Pediatrician tested
• Recyclable Packaging
• SLS free
• Silicone free
• Petrolatum free
• Paraben free
• Phthalate free
• DEA free
• Phosphate free
• Dye free

Below are the top 10 products that one of you will win!

This giveaway includes everything from hair care, to bath and body care, and some skincare as well. Since there is so much in this giveaway, let's break everything down by category so you can see exactly what you will win!

Let's  have a closer look at all the fabulous products in this giveaway...

Hair Care

Pink Fire Colour Protect Shampoo 350ml

I wont be without the Pink Fire haircare line. It protects and moisturizes my colour treated tresses. I spend a lot on colouring my hair, these products keep my colour fresh so I don't watch my money literally go down the drain!

Pink Fire Colour Protect Conditioner 350ml

To go with the Pink Fire shampoo, this conditioner also works to hydrate your hair while protecting your colour!

Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo 350ml

A customer favourite and also one of mine. This shampoo works to clarify hair by gently removing dulling build up. Restores moisture and shine. Great for all hair types.

Argan Oil Leave-in Conditioner Spray 150ml

One of my OG products. I started with Live Clean's Argan Oil hair care line way back when and still love it today. With certified organic grapeseed and olive oil, this weightless leave-in treatment seals in moisture, adds shine and provides UV protection.

Moisturizers

Argan Oil Replenishing Body Lotion 500ml
I've been using this one for too long to remember as well. With Argan Oil along with organic grapeseed and olive oil, this lotion protects skin's moisture barrier while improving texture and tone. 

Skin Perfecting Dry Body Oil 180 ml
This product is brand new for me and I'm loving it so much, it's already become a new favourite for me! As the name implies, it's a dry body oil so you are not left feeling greasy. I love the scent and the handy pump. This product has a blend of powerful vitamins and oils to moisturize and improve the look of skin. It can help with stretch marks, scars, uneven skin tone, dry damaged skin, irritated skin, aging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, dull/lifeless skin. Want showstopper legs? Apply this baby to your legs before heading out! It gives a nice illumination to the skin and I'm sure you'll love it, too!

Fresh Face Nourishing Night Cream 50ml

Another favourite of mine. This is fantastic for dehydrated skin and it's non-greasy. This product is formulated to restore and rejuvenate while you sleep. Orchid extract seals in moisture, while vitamin C protects and boosts radiance. Organic botanicals lavender, cucumber, chamomile, milk thistle, mallow, aloe, and buckthorn calm and soothe the skin while adding anti-aging benefits. I'm sure you'll love this one too!

Bath, Body & Shower

Vanilla Oatmeal Liquid Hand Soap 500ml

Another top seller for Live Clean is this gentle but effective hand soap. Made with certified organic botanicals of vanilla and oatmeal combined with vitamin E and panthenol, this formula gently cleanses the skin leaving hands soft and hydrated.

Fresh Water Hydrating Body Wash 500ml

Another fan favourite and also a favourite in my household. This hydrating body wash has a fresh unisex scent that is so refreshing and relaxing, I feel like I'm at a spa! Infused with certified organic botanicals, vitamin E, and hyaluronate, it moisturizes the skin from the inside out.

Spa Therapy Dead Sea Salts 565 grams

This is one of my "can't live without" products from Live Clean! This blend of epsom and dead sea salts creates the most luxurious and relaxing bath experience. These salts naturally relax and purify the body. The essential oils add to the spa experience, they include eucalyptus, lavender, lemon and ginger. 

One reader will win ALL 10 of these fan favourites! 

All products are full-sizes! 😍

Open to Canada only!

Good luck, everyone! 🍀🍀

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*Not Sponsored. Products are generously provided by Live Clean!

Happy Birthday Canada #Canada150

Happy 150th Canada! 

Have a fabulous celebration, everyone and stay safe! 

See you soon with a BIG giveaway! 

Stop The Stink With Purequosa Organic Cleansing Body Sprays!

I love it when new products come along that make life a little bit easier. Purequosa's Organic Cleansing Body Sprays were created based on the need that we all have from time to time or maybe daily; to freshen up and stay fresh on-the-go! Such a genius idea. The key ingredient, colloidal silver is something that I've kept in my household for years, even my cat takes it!

I'm sure we've all had those days when we need to freshen up but can't get to a shower. Whether it's after a workout or yoga class, riding your bike to work, while travelling or just to freshen up any time of day. We all have those times and this is where Purequosa steps in with their new travel sized cleansing body sprays.
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They promote healthy skin, are eco-friendly, free of alcohol and harmful chemicals, and are handmade in small batches.

Fun fact: One person can save 5,172 gallons of water by replacing one shower a day with Purequosa

The key ingredient in each formula is colloidal silver along with various plant hydrosols. Colloidal silver has so many uses as it's antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. Since bacteria is what causes odour, using these cleansing body sprays kills the odour causing bacteria resulting in a reduction in odour.

Each of the 3 formulas are made with different hydrosols, making each one unique and beneficial in various ways.

Rain Cleansing Body Spray- 2 oz / $4.95 

Cooling, healing, and hydrating
Calms sun/wind burns and soothes skin
Antimicrobial/Antimicrobial/Antifungal/Antiviral

Ingredients:

- Colloidal Silver 
- Plant Hydrosols - Cucumber, Aloe, and Tea Tree
- Plant Essential Oil - Clary Sage

Coastal Cleansing Body Spray - 2 oz / $4.95 

Cleansing, uplifting, and cooling 
Skin soothing and equipment cleaning 
Antimicrobial/Antimicrobial/Antifungal/Antiviral

Ingredients:

- Colloidal Silver
- Plant Hydrosols - Yucca, Aloe, Eucalyptus
- Plant Essential Oils - Sage

Desert Cleansing Body Spray - 2 oz / $4.95 

Softening, healing, hydrating
Soothes skin, mood lifter, skin anti-aging 
Antimicrobial/Antimicrobial/Antifungal/Antiviral
 
INGREDIENTS:

- Colloidal Silver
- Plant Hydrosols - Yucca, and Eucalyptus
- Plant Essential Oils - Cistus/Rock Flower 

I found the scent of all 3 body sprays to be very subtle and unassuming. They are not overpowering at all and are more like a breath of fresh air.

After using these cleansing sprays for a few weeks, I found that the uses are endless!

• I ended up using them in place of my deodorant and had the same results as I do with my non-antiperspirant deodorant
• I used them to freshen up mid-day and at the end of the day (pits, face, feet, you name it!)
• I'm a bit germaphobic when it comes to my cell phone, so I used them to spray down my cell phone with a tissue ALL THE TIME! This keeps the viruses and bacteria at bay so I not only don't get sick but I don't transfer the germs to my face causing acne 
• I also used them to freshen up my shoes
• I used them to clean my hands when I wasn't near a sink (some hand sanitizers contain harmful chemicals. When using Purequosa instead, I don't have to worry about that!)

Purequosa can also be used to freshen up bad breath and to freshen up your bedding, including your pets! It can also be used on all kinds of sporting equipment. I'm sure I will find even more uses for these handy products with time.

I keep a bottle of Purequosa in my bag at all times. Mr Health and Beauty Girl took over the desert bottle and also used it in place of deodorant and to freshen up during the day. He also keeps it in his bag at all times so he can freshen up whenever he wants.

These new travel size bottles make them perfect to throw into your purse, gym, or travel bag for any time that you need to freshen up a little.

They are also available in full sized bottles which are 16 oz each for $16.95. , you can also purchase bundles of all 3 body sprays in either the travel size or the full-size which are a better value.

You can learn more about Purequosa by clicking here.

*Not sponsored. PR provided for consideration. All opinions are mine.

New! Live Clean® After Sun Aloe Vera Gel & Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 *CLOSED

If you missed out on my last sun care giveaway, here's another chance to win 2 fabulous brand new sun care products by Live Clean®!

Live Clean After Sun Aloe Vera Gel + Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF45

Live Clean® is at it again! They really listen to their customers and as a result, they've now introduced these 2 brand new sun care products to their line up!

Now is your chance to win these brand new products. Read on for more info...

Live Clean® After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel

Live Clean® After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel / 227 ML / SRP $8.24

Aloe Vera has so many benefits, it has great healing properties and can really benefit the skin. It can help with everything from burns, wounds, bug bites, psoriasis, acne, and more! Aloe Vera has a very high water content, which makes it a great hydrator for the skin. 

I used to keep an aloe vera plant in my home to use on my skin, to heal acne, and to use after time spent in the sun. Now, thanks to Live Clean, I have this handy bottle which is much more convenient to travel with and throw in my bag for a day at the beach or when I go hiking. This product is so soothing and fast absorbing.  I just can't get over the price for such a natural product and the bottle is huge!

What's to love:

- 98 % certified organic aloe vera gel

-made with certified organic Austrailian tea tree oil

-made with certified organic arnica extract

-soothes and hydrates the skin

-heals burns, wounds, bug bites, acne, and more!

-travel friendly

-budget friendly.. just look at that price!

-as always with Live Clean, no nasties or harmful chemicals in here!

-98% naturally derived ingredients

Live Clean® Face Mineral Sunscreen Lotion 
SPF 45

Live Clean® Face Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45 / 113 g / SRP $16.99

I'm very acne prone and a lot of sunscreens will cause me to breakout if I use them on my face, so I always appreciate when companies create an SPF specifically for the face. This product is non-comedogenic and doesn't cause me to breakout. With SPF 45 and both UVA and UVB protection, this product keeps my skin from burning in the sun and keeps it safe from the harmful effects of the sun that accelerate the aging process.  This product is mineral based with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, no chemicals here! It absorbs easily, is non-greasy, and doesn't leave a white cast that many mineral sunscreens do.

What's to love:
-made especially for the face
-mineral based (zinc oxide & titanium dioxide)
-SPF 45
-UVA/ UVB protection
-non-nano (won't be absorbed into your bloodstream).
-lightweight
-non-whitening
-absorbs easily
-non-comedogenic (won't cause breakouts!)
-dermatologist tested
-98% naturally derived ingredients

As always, these Live Clean® products are formulated with 98% naturally derived ingredients. They are also petrolatum free, paraben free, phthalate free, SLS free, silicone free, phosphate free, DEA free, gluten-free, and cruelty-free, 🐰 in a vegetarian formula. 🍃 They are also hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested. They contain biodegradable ingredients and the packaging is recyclable.  🌍

Live Clean® sun care products are available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart.

One reader will win both products featured here. 

Open to Canada only!

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*This post is not sponsored. Products are generously provided by Live Clean!

New! Nivea Firming Body Oil #Q10bodyoil

I recently received a fabulous box of goodies from Influenster. Included was the new Nivea Firming Body Oil which I was really excited to try as I suffer from dry and rough skin, plus I can use all the firming that I can get!

I was even more excited when I looked at the key ingredients and saw that they included Q10, avocado oil, and macadamia oil. which happens to be a few of my favourite ingredients.

What:
Nivea Firming Body Oil / 200 ML / Average price $14.99CAD

Claims:

Unique formula that contains co-enzyme Q10 for firmer-feeling skin in 2 weeks. Co-enzyme Q10 is found naturally in your skin and helps it to look visibly younger. Evens skin tone and visibly reduces the look of stretch marks. Includes caring ingredients such as Avocado Oil that effectively moisturizes the skin. Quickly absorbs for immediately soft and glowing skin. Suitable for all skin types

The product has a nice subtle scent, nothing overpowering and it does fade so it wont interfere with your fragrance if you wear one. I was afraid that I would end up feeling oily after using it but that isn't the case at all. I apply it to my damp skin after a shower and it's fully absorbed into my skin with no greasy residue and it leaves my skin soft and subtle. It does give my skin a bit of a glow which I'm loving since summer is here and more of my skin is on display.

I highly recommend applying the oil to damp skin for the best absorption, right after your shower or bath would be ideal. I find this is the case for most oils and moisturizers. Just don't apply too much or it won't absorb as quickly.

The product claims to give you firmer skin in 2 weeks. I can't attest to that claim yet, only time will tell. But so far I'm loving this product for its moisturizing benefits, and I'm hopeful to see some firming action!

This product is dermatologist tested and free of mineral oils.

Thank you, Nivea and Influenster for sending me this fabulous product in my Spring Vibes VoxBox.

If you'd like to sign up with Influenster and get free products too, you can sign up here. It's free to join!

#Q10bodyoil #gotitfree #SVVoxBox

* Not sponsored. Product was provided free for review purposes. All opinions are mine.

How To Stop Hair Breakage | L'anza Color Preserving Trauma Treatment Review

I have very damaged hair from bleaching, colouring, and using heat tools. My hair is also naturally curly, very frizzy, and unmanageable, so I'm constantly trying new products looking for that miracle.

I had heard good things about L'anza's Trauma Treatment and decided I had nothing to lose, so I picked one up from Amazon.

The first time I tried it I guess I figured more is more, so I used quite a bit and my hair came out awful and I was so disappointed, I thought what's all the fuss about this product!?

The next time I washed my hair I used much less, about a dime size amount. Bingo! My hair felt transformed. Now I see what the fuss is about. It not only improved the texture of my hair and made it more manageable but the breakage has stopped by a landslide!

The amount shown above is WAYYY too much! That photo was taken the first time I used it when I found out that you need very little of this product.

If you are experiencing hair breakage, I highly recommend you give this product a try! I use it every time I wash my hair now. I use it as a leave-in conditioner/treatment after using my regular shampoo and conditioner, apply a dime size amount to wet hair.

It's done wonders for my hair. I've been using it for a few months and my hair definitely feels thicker as I'm losing less hair by way of breakage. Even my hair stylist was impressed. She said there was no hair coming out when she round brushed my hair!

I purchased the small bottle 150ml (linked here). There is a much bigger bottle available but I need such a small amount each time that this little bottle will probably last for a year!

Let me know if you've tried this product. It's definitely a game changer for me!

New! Wet N Wild AU NATUREL Nude Awakening Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

When I saw that Wet N Wild brought their Au Naturel eyeshadow palettes to Canada, I had to pick one up! For just over $5 for 10 shades, you can't really go wrong.  And, they are cruelty free! 🐰

The Au Naturel palette comes in 2 shades; Nude Awakening (the one I purchased), and Bare Necessities. The Nude Awakenings one was calling my name!

There are 5 matte shades in the palette which include an ivory, mid tone crease shade, and some darker shades. These are what really sold me on the palette, that plus the oh-so-amazing and unique burgundy shade in here! 3 of the lighter shimmer shades are great everyday lid colours. Personally, I would only use the last 3 darker shades as liners.

As you can see, I didn't sugarcoat the swatches. Although some of the shades are rather dry and crumbly, they apply rather well to the lids with a primer. There is fall-out but if you tap off your brush it's all good. These swatches are 2 swipes of each shade over a primer (since I always use an eye primer).

The lighter shades are not very pigmented but for that very reason, I find them great for everyday looks. The darker shades are pigmented, but some go on a bit patchy and can difficult to blend, so I apply the matte ivory all over which helps them blend more easily.

Here is a simple look using the very beautiful and unique burgundy shade that's in the palette. This shade blended more easily than the darker shades in the palette.

I find myself reaching for this palette daily since I purchased it and am really enjoying the looks that I'm creating with it

Have you tried this one of these new WNW palettes? What are your thoughts?

You can purchase this palette here,.