Some Last Minute Green Beauty Gift Ideas + a Giveaway!! ~Closed~

Let's face it, some of us, no matter what we may say year after year, always seem to be scrambling at the last minute looking for Christmas gifts for our loved ones.

If that is you (I know I'm guilty!), here are a few ideas that are sure to excite the green beauty lover (newbie or veteran) in your life! Plus, a special give away that you won't want to miss out on! ;-)

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1) Full Treatment Gift Set from Rooted Beauty -  This set contains all 3 of their facial products as well as 3 Lip Butters! Plus, by purchasing this you can help six women  via the Woman2Woman Project recover from oppression! Don't forget to use coupon code "cwrb2014" at checkout to receive 15% off! :-)

Price - $39.99

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2) Elaa Skincare Body Oil Set - Elaa continues to be one of my favorite brands out there and this set is just one more reason why I am so hooked! Their body oils are made with raw, organic anti-aging oils, superfoods and essential oils that leaves your skin soooo soft and delicious smelling ( I am personally addicted to the Chocolate Rose Plum Skin Restoring Body Oil)! With this gift set you get three 15ml oils of your choice, which is a perfect way to introduce someone to this luxe brand! Also for today and tomorrow you can save 10% off anything on their online website when you use "HOLIDAY10" at checkout!!

Price - $25

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3) Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques Deluxe Gift Set - Perfect for any make-up lover and a great way to introduce someone to green beauty! I am a huge fan of their foundation (particularly the creme and pressed powder), but I have been using their other products for a while and love those too! Check out what you get with this gift set:

• 1 Powder (large), Pressed or Creme Foundation
• 1 Large Bamboo Kabuki Brush (For Powder or Pressed) or Pure Complexion Blending Sponge (For Creme)
• 1 Cheek Colour
• 2 Powder, Pressed or Creme Eyeshadows
• 1 Lip Colour, Lip Gloss or Lip Glaze
• Deluxe Silver Makeup Bag

Also, orders over $20 receives a Holiday Highligher Duo! And if that isn't enough - you can get 10% off your order with code "SabrinaZimmerman" by clicking here to purchase!

Price - $60 (regularly $72)

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4) Kamama Skincare Silver Soak Gift Set - I fell in love with Kamama back when I tested their Soothing Serum and Orange Coconut Cleanser (you can read the review here) and was very excited to learn that they had put together some really lovely gift sets at really great prices! This one especially caught my eye as the perfect gift for someone who needs a little extra R&R during this busy time. Here is what you get:

• Lavender Water, 8oz
• Oat Salt Soak
• Peppermint Foot Scrub
• Rejuvenating Lip Balm
• Omega-7 Lip Balm

Price - $23.98 (regularly $39.97)

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5) Lavido Hydrating Citrus Hand & Body Lotion Set - I recently had the pleasure of testing out some of Lavido's products (you can read about it here) and I was completely impressed, especially with their hand cream (which I have been using quite a lot this month!). This beautiful gift set includes their Mandarin, Lemon Myrtle and Rosewood Oil Nurturing Hand Cream as well as their Mandarin, Orange & Bergamot Aromatic Body Lotion. Lavido is kindly giving away this set to one lucky reader (US residents only, sorry!), so check out to see what you need to do below in order to win! Winner will be announced on 12/19! Good luck! :-)

Price - $27 (regularly $32)




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Peace & Love,
~Sabrina xx

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From the Sea of Galilee and Inspired by Nature - Lavido Skincare Review

Lavido is a natural face and body care company based on the use of raw, organic plant oils and ingredients that are combined with volcanic thermal springs as well as purified waters from the Sea of Galilee. Interestingly, these waters, used since Roman times, have both healing and recuperative properties. It was this special ingredient that sparked my interest in this brand the most.

What started as a baby cream in the kitchen of founder Ido Magal has since grown into a global business. And not only are the best raw ingredients continually sourced, but Lavido also incorporates the most top notch and cutting edge technologies into their formulations.

Let's take a look at some of these lovely products:

1) Pomegranate Seed Oil, Lemon and Macadamia Gentle Exfoliator Cream - Formulated with oyster shell powder, organic Pomegrante peel, cold pressed Pomegrante Seed and Citrus Oils, this exfoliating cream gently sloughs off dead skin cells, while also leaving your skin soft and revitalized. I'm a sucker for a good exfoliating product and this one definitely hits all the right notes for me. The texture is kind of a "grainy creamy" consistency, but without being too abrasive for my skin (though if you have extremely sensitive skin or rosacea, this may be a bit too harsh for you) and the scent I find to be quite pleasant due to the Lavender Oil used. This product also doubles as a face mask, and with skin healing ingredients like Black Cumin Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Vitamin E, this has really helped keep pesky blemishes at bay.

Price - $34


2) Evening Primrose Seed, Calendula and Frankincense Ultra Daily Moisture Cream - Rich in Omega 6 acids, vitamins and cold pressed Evening Primrose Seed Oil, this lovely moisturizer soothes and hydrates skin. It also contains Geranium Oil to balance skin, Calendula to soothe, Patchouli, Frankincense and Lavender Oils to rejuvenate and Aloe Vera Leaf Juice to heal. The texture is lightweight and non-greasy, yet deeply nourishes. A little goes a long way, so this will last quite a while. :-)

Price - $39


3) Bulgarian Lavender, Evening Primrose and Avocado Oil Nurturing Hand Cream -  I've never really been one to get excited about hand products, until I tried this one. It's light, silky texture glides on and absorbs quickly and completely, leaving hands super soft, without feeling greasy. It's lightly scented with Lavender, which is calming and soothing to the senses. This will definitely be kept by me to use throughout the day, especially now that the weather is getting cooler and drier!

Price - $13



My overall thoughts: I was quite impressed by all three of these products. I loved the textures, the subtle and pleasant scents, as well as their performance. If I had any complaint at all it would be the use of Phenoxyethanol in the exfoliator and the face cream as I do try and avoid this ingredient whenever I can. I also wished that they included the full ingredients list on the website, which would make it easier for people to see if there is anything in the products that may cause an allergic reaction (or if you're an ingredient nerd like me and just want to know everything that's in it). That's just my two cents. ;-) Other than that, I think this is a wonderful brand, with beautiful products that is more than worth checking out!


Have you ever tried Lavido? What are your thoughts? Leave me a comment below!

*Products were generously sent to me for review, however, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own


Peace & Love,
~Sabrina xx