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Okay product, bad color!
I was searching for a tinted lip balm type product that had SPF, which is surprisingly hard to find. I thought this product would fit the bill perfectly, but I was disappointed when I tried it.
Terra Tints come in six colors made with minerals and an SPF of 18.
The colors are:
Bloom: light pink
Blaze: pink red
Kona: light brown
Sienna: bronze
Garnet: sheer neutral red (comes in purple tube)
Heather: bluish pink
There is a slight minty tingle to this balm (although nothing like the fantastic Burt's Bees), and no taste. When applied, the product feels very dry. It isn't moisturizing, so if you need a super moisturizing lip balm I would recommend trying Moistic (which is also available at most Whole Foods type stores).
I tried the Bloom color which I found to be awfully pale even for my really light skin... I'm not sure that it would look good on anyone, honestly. It was hard to apply, with a texture that wasn't soft but wasn't hard... plus, it seems to feather and bleed when applied.
I wish this product was more moisturizing, had better, more natural looking colors, and had a better texture. Alba Botanica usually does a fantastic job with their products, but this lip balm was a miss for me.. I definitely would not repurchase.
keywords: lip balm, SPF, tint, color, mint, minerals
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Great alternative to non-environmentally friendly shave gels
Moisture Shave is a great product. It has a light lotion like texture that creates a creamy, rich lather. It doesn't create huge lather 3 inches thick, but how is that useful, anyway? This way you can see what you are doing and will not cut yourself. One of the best things about it is that a little goes a long way... so the more expensive initial cost actually turns out to save you money in the long run. You can get the product in a trial size, tube (4 oz), and pump (11oz). The tube and pump would probably last months unless you shave multiple times a day. I recommend getting the pump, as you can use it hands free (without picking the bottle up) in the shower.
Moisture Shave comes in several fragrances: Peaches & Cream, Lavender & Shea, Cool Mint, Vanilla Earth, Fragrance Free, Peaceful Patchouli, Fragrance Free, and Key Lime.
I tried the Lavender & Shea. It had a nice lavender fragrance without leaving a strong scent behind.
Another welcomed plus is that you can recycle the packaging this comes in, unlike the normal aerosol can packaging that we are used to for shave gel. It also doesn't rust the tub!
People with sensitive skin will appreciate Moisture Shave for being easy on their skin. It isn't drying and doesn't leave bumps behind after you shave. In a pinch, it's a body wash too. Overall it just feels like a better quality product than the other shave gels out there.
I will definitely repurchase this product.
keywords: shaving, lotion, gel, natural
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Super moisturizing with fantastic fragrances (& fragrance free)
ShiKai's shower gels are really moisturizing, have a lot of lather, and come in really great fragrances (and fragrance free).. they are soap free, so even if you have sensitive or very dry skin they won't make you itch or flake. I've tried a lot of organic/soap free/natural shower & bath products and these shower gels are by far the best.
They come in: Apricot Rose, White Gardenia, Cucumber Melon, French Vanilla, Lavender Mint, Sandalwood Amber, Yuzu Fruit and Fragrance Free.
My favorites are the White Gardenia (not very often do things actually smell like gardenias! This is creamy and sweet), and French Vanilla (warm, sweet but not cloying).
The lotions are great too.. light moisture with fragrances that match the shower gels.
Overall, these are probably my favorite shower gels/soaps in the "natural" market.. they accomplish everything a shower gel should without drying your skin, and at a great price.
keywords: shower gel, bath, shower, soap, moisturizing, natural
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