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Organic Lip Balm Good Enough to Eat: Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm Set

July 12, 2018 · 6 Comments

A frequently cited statistic says that the average woman accidentally ingests ten pounds of lip gloss per year. That figure seems high. Suspiciously high. But one thing we can all agree on is that most lip glosses and balms contain toxic chemicals. Chemicals that you would never choose to ingest into your body. That’s why we love Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm.

Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lip Balms are 100% USDA Certified Organic

Matte lips are in lately, which makes a good lip balm mandatory for the smoothest application. Nothing ages the face like dry, thin lips. Even if your makeup and hair are perfect, chapped lips make a polished look “undone”. Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalms contain only safe, natural ingredients that provide superior hydration to chapped lips. Whether for a soft, natural lip or to create a smooth surface for lipstick, these lip balms keep lips soft, plump and youthful.

There are some natural lip balms made with two or three of these ingredients, but these Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalms feature an entire line-up of powerful skin softening, organic all-stars.

Earth’s Daughter Lip Balms are made with all natural ingredients

INGREDIENTS

The ingredient list is easy to understand: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Beeswax, and Organic Coconut Oil. There is also Vitamin E, Organic Rosemary Extract, and Organic Calendula Extract.

The flavors and scents are from Organic Cherry, Vanilla, Coconut, and Strawberry Flavors, Organic Essential Oils of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Orange, Lemon, and Lime.

The flavoring and fragrance are from all natural ingredients

Sunflower Oil retains moisture in the skin and is also rich in vitamin E.
Beeswax softens lip skin and provides a bit of a natural lip-plumping quality. It is a natural skin conditioner that stands up to wind, dry weather, cold winters and hot summer sun.
Coconut Oil penetrates deeper than other oils, exfoliating dry flaky skin and revealing smooth lips. It is also antibacterial.
Eucalyptus and Peppermint Oil provides scent and anti-bacterial properties.
Vitamin E oil is sometimes used directly on the lips in cases of extreme chapping and dryness. Vitamin E can also maintain the lips to avoid excess chapping in the first place
Organic Calendula Extract promotes the regeneration of new tissue regeneration and soothes damaged skin
Rosemary Oil naturally protects lip skin from sun damage and free radicals. It also has natural antiseptic properties.

WHAT THEY DON’T CONTAIN

Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalms are NON-GMO and GLUTEN FREE. There are NO chemicals, fillers, soy or petroleum or petroleum derivatives.

These 100% USDA Certified Organic Lip Moisturizer is kid-safe, even for toddlers.

Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalms come six to a set

FLAVORS

This gift-worthy boxed pack contains six flavors:

Vanilla Bean

Vanilla Bean

Creamy Coconut

Creamy Coconut

Eucalyptus Mint

Eucalyptus Mint

Bing Cherry

Bing Cherry

Citrus Blast

Citrus Blast

Strawberry Breeze

Strawberry Breeze

SCENT

The flavors and scents are in a word yummy. All of the flavors and scents are dead-on. I am particularly impressed with the Vanilla that tastes and smells like actual vanilla, not an artificially sweet vanilla. There are no allergy-inducing flavor or fragrance ingredients that can irritate lips.

All natural Vanilla Bean uses the scent and taste of actual Vanilla Bean for a tasty Vanilla flavor

FEEL

They do not feel greasy, they apply smoothly and evenly. They wear well and do not excessively stray outside of the lipline.

MY EXPERIENCE

My lips are chronically dry and chapped. I started applying the Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm once in the morning and once at night. After about a week, I apply it in the morning about ten or fifteen minutes before doing my makeup. I do keep one of the glosses in my bag. I especially like the scent of Bing Cherry because it smells happy, but I also like the Eucalyptus Mint to feel invigorated.

Bing Cherry makes for a yummy mid-day pick-me-up

USES

Wear the lip balm alone for soft, plumper lips or apply to chapped lips before lipstick for the smoothest application.

TIPS

Some ways we found that Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm can be especially useful to prevent irritation

Does your face cleanser dry out your lips? Some ingredients that can irritate lips include Glycolic Acid, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Using Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm before washing my face protects my lips from drying facial washes.
The lip balms also provide lip protection during a DIY spa facial treatment that may irritate the lips such as a face mask or home peel
They also provide lip protection if toothpaste, citrus juices, or sauces irritate your lips.

Earth's Daughter

CONCLUSION

The Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm Set has six yummy flavors. They are safe even for toddlers, yet effective enough for adults with chronically dry lips. I feel much safer knowing what goes into my lip products is organic, safe and all-natural. The six pack is enough to keep one in my bag, my car, by my bedside, in my desk at work, and my gym bag with one to spare! It makes a great gift idea for someone who appreciates high-performing organic products.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm set at

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=organic+lip+balm&hidden-keywords=eq45rx

Style Chicks received the Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm set in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

iRestore Hair Growth System One Month Update

July 11, 2018 · 5 Comments

Here at Style Chicks, we’ve been running an in-house trial of the iRestore Hair Growth System with three of our own team. Learn more about the iRestore Hair Growth System here and read our one-month reports with pictures below.

LEE

The iRestore Hair Growth System has easily incorporated into my beauty routine. I use it regularly while watching TV.

The shampoo is very nice to use, taming my wiry locks without residue that weighs hair down. Even apart from its anti-DHT properties, I would buy this shampoo.

The supplements are easy to take but it is too soon to know if they are contributing to regrowth.

That’s also true of the hair serum but I can report that it doesn’t weigh down hair in any way like some products I’ve tried that have made my hair look thinner and separated. It also does not leave hair greasy, and there is no unpleasant odor or feel to the serum.

Lee After One Month

COURTNEY

Using the device is pretty easy – I keep it on my desk and use it when I’m answering emails in the morning. The time goes fast since I’m focused on something else. Actually, I really like that it automatically turns off when the session is done because otherwise, I would lose track of time!

I take the supplement after dinner, and while it is too soon to see any effects, I do feel like this is a quality formula and it isn’t hard to swallow, which is rare among supplements containing Biotin.

I really love the shampoo. It’s gentle but really gets my hair clean. More importantly, it really gets my scalp clean. So in addition to removing DHT, I’ve noticed more movement in my hair and it is silkier since using this shampoo. There is a bit more loft in my hair, which is great. Plus, it is so shiny!

I think my favorite part of the iRestore Hair Growth System is the serum. Massaging it into my scalp has turned into a bit of a decadent ritual. Not only does it feel great while I’m doing it, but it is great knowing that I’m doing something to prevent hair loss and fortify existing hair!

I’ve had a bit more hair shedding than normal this month, but I don’t think it’s a side-effect of the iRestore Hair Growth System since it has only been a month.

Courtney After One Month

LYN

While I **THINK** or at least hope my hair loss is not very detectable to others after I wash and style my hair, it does reduce my hairstyle choices.

Examining my hair, I’ve several shorter growth sections. These aren’t deliberate styled layers, they are shortened growth comprised of thinner, drier texture hairs.

I am thankful to find the iRestore Hair Growth System now because if even half these shorter sections stopped producing hair, I believe my hair loss would be very obvious.

I’m also glad to realize the DHT correlation to hair loss, and how removing DHT prevents future loss, and the laser can improve volume and trigger growth in dormant hair follicles.

HELMET USE: So far compliance has been easy. If I know I’ll be out of town or busy during the week, I make a point to reschedule my iRestore use so that I don’t miss the three times a week use requirement.
SUPPLEMENT: The hair loss supplement is easy to swallow, and as a bonus, my short, stubby, below the quick nails are starting to grow from the Biotin. It is really too early to expect to see much with my hair though.
SHAMPOO: I was concerned about washing my hair daily with the iRestore shampoo would strip my hair color, but so far, so good. I still waited 2-3 days post-color and skip washing so the color sets, so having the supplements and serum for back up is helpful. I formerly used a shampoo for dry, colored hair and I was afraid daily shampooing would parch my already dry hair, but even if I don’t condition, my hair stays soft and shiny. My hair felt so soft after use I thought there must be silicones in the shampoo, but I don’t see anything of the sort on the ingredient list.

Here are my one-month updates pictures compared to last month:

Lyn After One Month

So there you have it. One month in, and so far, no glitches!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Interested in trying the iRestore Hair Growth System yourself? Find it at https://www.irestorelaser.com

Style Chicks received the iRestore Hair Growth System for review purposes. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Legit Dupe Alert for Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

June 27, 2018 · 4 Comments

It is hard to beat Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. It performs well, soaking into the skin and making it soft and smooth without leaving a greasy finish. Moms use it, Grandmas use it, college ladies use it, some guys use it, everybody uses it, and with good reason. I buy a Clinique DDML 4.2 ounce bottle several times a year during every good Clinique Bonus (GWP) event. It is a classic go-to kind of product that works regardless of skin type or age.

But… that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t give a good dupe a try. As long as quality is not sacrificed, who doesn’t like more bang for their beauty buck?

And a good Clinique DDML dupe comes from an unexpected place: Sally Beauty. Sally Beauty dupes several popular products including our beloved DDML. It’s called Distinctively Unique Moisturizing Lotion (Compare to Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion) and its’ made by Generic Value Products. For brevity, we will refer to it as Sally Beauty GVP Distinctive in this post.

Here are a few thoughts on Sally Beauty GVP Distinctive:

Perks

Sally Beauty GVP Distinctive looks and smells like Clinique DDML to me. It is a slightly lighter yellow hue. By smells the same, I mean no scent. A big plus for those of us with sensitive skin.

It has a similar but with a somewhat lighter consistency. It soaks into my skin well without being sticky or greasy. Like the original, it does not make my skin breakout and is completely non-irritating.

My skin stays hydrated for the day with either brand.

It sells for $9.99 for a four-ounce pump bottle compared to Clinique DDML 4.2 ounce bottle for $27. It goes on sale for Buy two get one free frequently.

Caveats

I tend to need more of the Sally Beauty GVP Distinctive – two pumps worth instead just one Clinique DDML to coat my face and throat, so “Distinctive” is not a true 1/3 of the price of DDML, but still a deal.

Sally Beauty GVP Distinctive comes in one form: lotion. Whereas Clinique Dramatically Different comes in lotion, a cream for dry skin, a gel for oily skin, and a hydrating jelly form to lock moisture in and keeps pollution out.

My real gripe with Sally Beauty GVP “Distinctive” is the packaging. The pump mechanism works intermittently so I must remove the top and squeeze contents out of the bottle. I would prefer a working pump or make it a cap style package.

OVERALL IMPRESSION

Sally Beauty GVP “Distinctive” is an excellent dupe of a well-loved product which is a great find. There is not a compromise to quality, although I do need to use a bit more of it than I would of the Clinique DDML. I use both Clinique DDML and Sally Beauty GVP Distinctive within my beauty routine.

If you buy Clinique DDML during bonus campaigns, then Sally Beauty GVP Distinctive lotion can hold you over between bonus GWP events.

Sally Beauty also has two-day shipping which may be faster than getting to a Clinique counter.

The Sally Beauty version is an especially good deal when Sallys runs their BOGO or buy two get one free offers. Getting three bottles basically for the price of one Clinique DDML means I can keep a “Distinctive” bottle in my gym bag, one at home, and one in my travel bag.

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find Distinctively Unique Moisturizing Lotion by Generic Value Products at Sally Beauty

Find Clinique Dramatically Different Moisture Lotion at your favorite Clinique counter. It is also at Clinique.com, Sephora, Ulta, and many of your favorite online beauty boutiques.

Organic Lip Balm Good Enough to Eat: Earth’s Daughter Organic Beeswax Lipbalm Set

INGREDIENTS

WHAT THEY DON’T CONTAIN

FLAVORS

SCENT

FEEL

MY EXPERIENCE

USES

TIPS

CONCLUSION

WHERE TO BUY IT

iRestore Hair Growth System One Month Update

LEE

COURTNEY

LYN

WHERE TO BUY IT

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Legit Dupe Alert for Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

Perks

Caveats

OVERALL IMPRESSION

WHERE TO FIND IT

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