Support Non-GMO Awareness Month This Oct. with Andalou Naturals + a 25% Off Coupon Code!

Today, I am excited to share with you some new products from one of my favorite non-toxic and affordable skincare brands, Andalou Naturals.  And since October is Non-GMO Awareness Month, and they are the first natural skincare brand to become Non-GMO Project verified, what better way to kick off the month than with a review of this awesome company?!

They were kind enough to send me a few products from their new 1,000 Roses line to share with you, as well as a 25% off coupon code good for the entire month of October to be used on their website! Can I just say that I love this brand!!


"Andalou Naturals embodies beauty in action. We infuse the best of nature and knowledge into mindful and effective products that are good for people and the planet."

 If you love the intoxicating and sweet scent of roses and have sensitive skin (and even if you don't), you will definitely love these products! Let's check them out!

“What goes on your body, goes in your body. Choose Non-GMO.”

1) Pearl Exfoliator -  This extremely gentle exfoliant is made with 100% natural Jojoba beads, that won't scratch or irritate your skin. In fact, I've been using it daily since it is so gentle! It's also formulated with Rose Alpine Stem Cells, as well as Rosewater, Rose Essential Oils and a special skin soothing complex (made up of Hyaluronic Acid, Magnolia Bark, Boswellin, and Date Leaf Extracts) which all work to keep skin soft, supple, hydrated, and calm.

Price - $14.95
Ingredients - Aloe Barbadensis Juice*, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Distillate*, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Juice*, Vegetable Glycerin, Pectin, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (Guar) Gum*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) and Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Oils*, Allantoin, Jojoba Esters, PhytoCellTec (Alpine Rose, Malus Domestsica, Solar Vitis) and BioActive 8 Berry Complex*, Soothing Complex: [Hyaluronic Acid, Magnolia Officinalis Bark, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Leaf Cell and Boswellia Serrata (Boswellin) Extracts], Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) and Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extracts*†, Mannitol, Cellulose, Hypromellose, Iron Oxides, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) and Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oils*, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Oil

Non-GMO verified    *Organic    † Fair Trade

2) Beautiful Day Cream (sample, not pictured) - I only received a small sample of this in my package, but it was enough for me to know that I really, really like this moisturizer. The texture, which is very satiny, leaves a matte finish, yet still feels quite hydrating. It also didn't break me out, which is always a plus! Since it was only a sample, I didn't notice much of a difference in my skin, but I will probably end up purchasing the full size because what I did try of it, I liked a lot.

Price - $24.95
Ingredients - Aloe Barbadensis Juice*, Vegetable Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum, Allantoin, Olive Squalane, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) and Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Oils*, PhytoCellTec (Alpine Rose, Malus Domestsica, Solar Vitis) and BioActive 8 Berry Complex*, Soothing Complex: [Hyaluronic Acid, Magnolia Officinalis Bark, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Leaf Cell and Boswellia Serrata (Boswellin) Extracts], Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Grapeseed Polyphenols, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Distillate*, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Juice*, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) and Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extracts*†, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) and Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oils*, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Oil

Non-GMO verified    *Organic    † Fair Trade

3) Heavenly Night Cream - This is without a doubt, my new favorite night time moisturizer! It is rich, without being heavy or greasy, yet is deeply moisturizing and makes my skin look more radiant when I wake up in the morning! It helps that super nourishing and brightening ingredients like Shea Butter, Rosehip and Pomegranate Oils and Vitamin C are among those that are used, as well as their special Bioactive 8 Berry Complex (a potent combination of superfruit antioxidants to fight evironmental damage, support cell regeneration and strengthen skin immunity). My skin has been smoother, clearer and brighter since using this nightly. Love!!

Price - $24.95
Ingredients - Aloe Barbadensis Juice*, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, PhytoCellTec (Alpine Rose, Malus Domestsica, Solar Vitis) and BioActive 8 Berry Complex*, Soothing Complex: [Hyaluronic Acid, Magnolia Officinalis Bark, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Leaf Cell and Boswellia Serrata (Boswellin) Extracts], Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Juice*, Stearic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soy) Protein, Biosaccharide Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*†, Bisabolol, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) and Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Oils*, Lecithin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Rosa Damascena (Rose) Distillate*, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) and Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extracts*†, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) and Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oils*, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Oil

Non-GMO verified    *Organic    † Fair Trade

4) Color & Correct Sheer Nude SPF 30 -  I've really gotten into the whole BB and CC creams lately and this is one of my favorites of all time. Though the coverage is much less than what I need ( I do need to use a powder foundation over it), it matches my skin tone pretty well and feels amazing on my skin. It provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection without the use of nano-particles or toxic chemicals. And as with the other three products I tried, the ingredients in this CC cream are nourishing, healing, soothing, firming and brightening. This will definitely remain a staple in my beauty collection!


Price - $19.95
Ingredients - Aloe Barbadensis Juice*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) and Helianthus Annuus (Sun ower) Oils*, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PhytoCellTec (Alpine Rose, Malus Domestsica, Solar Vitis) and BioActive 8 Berry Complex*, Soothing Complex: [Hyaluronic Acid, Magnolia Of cinalis Bark, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Leaf Cell and Boswellia Serrata (Boswellin) Extracts], Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Distillate*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) and Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Oils*, Algae and Cucumis Melo (Melon) Extracts, Iron Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea), Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) and Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extracts*†, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil*, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Oil

Non-GMO verified    *Organic    † Fair Trade

My overall thoughts: I am a fan of anything rose or rose scented, and these products smell like heaven to me! The scent is subtle, but is just enough to evoke a sense of serenity and happiness for me. I love the ingredients, and I love that Andalou Naturals combines the best of nature and advanced science to create safe and effective products that are also highly affordable! Their name means "path of light" and I believe that it truly reflects their intentions to bring beautiful, eco-friendly,  and healing products into the world.

Now for the really good part - a 25% off coupon code you can use on their website! Just type in "nongmo143" at checkout to receive the discount! :-)


Have you ever tried Andalou Naturals? Which are your favorite products or ones you are lusting after? Let me know in the comments below! 

Peace & Love,
~Sabrina

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

Brand Obsession - Celtic Complexion

If you follow the beautiful Stephanie Deline from She's So Eco, then you have undoubtedly heard her profess her love for Celtic Complexion Skincare.

Since I trust that everything Stephanie recommends will be awesome, and after reading up on it, I knew I needed to try this brand!!

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What makes this brand so special, you ask?

Well, first of all, each product is lovingly and thoughtfully hand made using the purest and highest quality of ingredients -  which also happen to be wild crafted, certified organic, kosher and raw vegan.

Secondly, not only does founder and owner Jennifer Devlin Waller truly understand skin issues, having suffered from rosacea since her 20’s, she uses her experience to create amazingly effective products that work to heal those issues. Honestly, since using her products, my skin has never been more calm, nourished, and glowy.  Oh, and did I mention?  She’s drop-dead gorgeous to boot!  You would never know that this lovely lady ever experienced something like rosacea!

Jennifer was kind enough to send me the Love Your Skin Travel Kit and I'd like to share not only what products came in it, but also why they are so darn spectacular!


"Organic skincare made with the finest raw ingredients that have been safely used for centuries, and once available only to wealthy aristocrats, and traded like gold..."

1) Coconut Creme Cleanser - This rich, decadent cleanser made me a cream cleanser convert in just one use! From the scent to the texture to the way it makes my skin feel after rinsing it off, I am completely hooked. You only need a dime sized amount to remove make-up and impurities, and if your skin is feeling a tad on the dry side, Jennifer suggests first applying a bit of raw coconut oil before using the cleanser for extra hydration. I think it is safe to say that I see myself entering into a long term relationship with this cleanser!

Price - $39.95
Ingredients - Organic aloe juice, organic coconut oil, organic green tea extract, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, certyl palmitate, organic olive oil, xanthan gum, palm stearic acid, essential oils of ylang ylang, lavender, rosewood, tangerine and bergamont.

2) Gentle Creme Exfoliant - Micro-sized Jojoba beads provide gentle exfoliation that even the most delicate skin will appreciate. With oils like Coconut, Olive, and Avocado to nourish and hydrate, Aloe to soothe and Rooibos Tea Extract to provide powerful anti-oxidant benefits, this creamy exfoliant pampers and softens skin like none I have ever tried.

Price - $39.95
Ingredients - Organic aloe vera juice, organic coconut oil, organic rooibos tea extract, emulsifying wax, vegetable glycerin, organic olive oil, palm stearic acid, jojoba beads, organic jojoba oil, avocado oil, witch hazel, vitamin E, xanthan gum, black willow bark, rosemary extract, neem oil, essential oils of ylang ylang, lavender, rosewood, tangerine and bergamont.

3) Calming Serum - This serum is perfect for those who are super sensitive, acne prone, suffering from rosacea or even sun burn. Created with the most healing and soothing essential oils as well as the richest sources of essential fatty acids, this serum works to reduce redness, inflammation, and sensitivity, while bathing the skin in vital nutrients. As someone who is acne prone, this has definitely helped to keep breakouts and redness at bay!

Price - $69.95 or $12 (travel size)
Ingredients - Fractionated coconut oil, German chamomile oil, neroli oil, lavender oil, evening primrose oil, borage seed oil.

4) Youth Infusion 7 High Potency Serum -  There is a reason why this serum is considered to be the crown jewel of the Celtic Complexion skincare collection - it's bottled perfection, plain and simple. Containing rare and precious essential oils like Indian Sandalwood, Frankincense, Indian Rose and Bulgarian Rose, skin is rejuvenated and transformed at the cellular level. The sweet scent of rose both uplifts and calms my senses and my skin feels so amazingly pampered when I use this. Though I've only been using a trial size, and I know the full size will provide greater benefits, I still feel my skin has improved in this short amount of time. If anything, it is calmer, and much more hydrated, which in turn makes it look younger!

Price - $97.50 or $17 (travel size)
Ingredients - Fractionated coconut oil, carrot seed oil, Indian rose oil, Indian sandalwood oil, frankincense oil, borage seed oil, evening primrose oil, Bulgarian rose oil.

5) Vida de Fleur Liquid Moisturizer -  Thicker than the other serums, this "liquid moisturizer" is the one to reach for when your skin is feeling particularly thirsty. It contains Squalane oil (from vegetarian sources of course!) which helps to hydrate as well as balance skin, making this perfect for my oily yet dry complexion. Use under the Celtic Complexion Creme for an even bigger moisture boost.

Price - $69.95 or $23 (travel size)
Ingredients - Squalane oil (derived from vegetarian sources), evening primrose oil, jasmine grandiflorum, jasmine sambac.

6) Celtic Complexion Creme - Ok, I'll admit that I was a little worried that this moisturizer was going to be a bit too heavy for me when I first heard about it. However, even though this is super concentrated (as it doesn't contain water), it imparts just the right amount of moisture as well as absorbing deeply into skin without any kind of greasy feel. My skin was left soft, and glowing and just plain radiant from using this! I also love that I need only a teensy, teensy amount to make my skin look so good!

Price - $69.95 or $18 (travel size)
Ingredients - Certified organic shea butter, certified organic raw coconut oil, certified golden jojoba oil, certified organic vegetable glycerin oil, vanilla extract, carrot seed oil, sandalwood oil, grapefruit oil, tea tree oil.

7) Tinted Moisturizer SPF 31 in Light - What I love about this product, besides that it provides non-toxic broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, is that the coverage is adjustable depending on how you apply it. I like to apply this with my (clean) fingertips for full coverage, but if you prefer a more medium or sheer look you can use a foundation brush or beauty blender. I also love the color, which is the perfect light neutral for my skin. It blends seamlessly and doesn't feel heavy or greasy, but since my skin has a tendency to become shiny during the day, I do use a mineral or setting powder over this. This has become another "can't live without" product for me!

Price - $59.95 or $15 (travel size)
Ingredients - 25% zinc oxide, artesian spring water, cert. organic organic jojoba oil, cert organic extra virgin olive oil, organic shea butter, vegetable glycerin, vegetable emulsifying wax, vegetable vitamin e, iron oxide.

8) Lip Balm - I was also sent a lip balm, and though it is not listed as part of the kit and I couldn't seem to find it on the website, I wanted to share it as well. As a bona fide lip balm fiend, I actually did a little happy dance when I saw this in my kit. Sad, maybe, but I don't care. This little lip treat deserves a happy dance. Flavored with the refreshing coolness of peppermint combined with the tangy citrus of lemongrass, plus the nourishing oils of Hempseed and Grapeseed  lips are left super soft and kissable.

Ingredients - beeswax, certified organic hempseed oil, grapeseed oil, evening primrose oil, calendela oil, rosemary extract, comfrey oil, cupuacu butter, vitamin E, essential oils


My overall thoughts - Jennifer clearly not only puts her heart and soul into her products, but she has created a skincare line that truly produces results. Try it for yourself and see!


*products were generously sent to me for review, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.


Have you tried Celtic Complexion yet? What are your thoughts?

Peace & Love,
~Sabrina

Product Obsession: Scentuals Bodycare Review Part 2 - Lip Products

I posted a review a bit ago (so sorry for the long delay!) on some really great bath and body care products that were sent to me from Scentuals Bodycare (which you can read here).

Today, I want to share the gorgeous (and delicious) lip care products that were also sent.

To say that I am a lip product junkie would be an understatement. I'm so addicted to lip products, especially flavored ones (naturally of course!), that an intervention is probably in order!

With that being said, let's take a look at my latest lip obsessions!!

Lip Conditioners:

1) Vanilla Citrus - This was my favorite of the two. It not only smells delicious, like fruity candy, but it tasted good too ( I honestly couldn't stop licking my lips, bad I know, but I couldn't resist! I need help).

2) Chocolate Mousse - This smells and tastes like the most decadent chocolate dessert (sans the calories or guilt!) and just like the Vanilla Citrus, this leaves my lips soft, hydrated, and a tad glossy. And with ingredients like Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Hemp Oil, my pout is well nourished to boot.

Price - $5.95

Tinted Lip Moisturizers:

These are not your average tinted lip balms, no ma'am. These are highly pigmented, yet light and glossy lip moisturizers. Think lipstick but with the feel of a lip balm.


1) Passion - "I generally avoid temptation, unless I can't resist it"*...This gorgeous, rich, earthy pink is perfect for any occasion or season. It has a slight citrus flavor that isn't overwhelming, but still yummy. I will be keeping this one around through Fall and Winter as it really compliments my skin tone perfectly!


2) Sultry - "When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad I'm better"...If you're looking to up the ante on your sexiness, this is the shade to reach for! It's a shimmery bronze that definitely lives up to its name. And the hint of cinnamon flavor makes this muy caliente! I will definitely be wearing this one a lot this Fall!!


3) Bombshell -  "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful"...The color reminds me of my favorite wine and the slight cherry flavor makes me want to eat this rather than wear it! I've been looking for a red lip color to compliment my fair skin without looking "clownish", and I think I have finally found it!


4) Flirt -  "The score never interested me, only the game"...This soft, shimmery pink is my favorite of the four. Though this is probably best suited for Spring and Summer, I can see myself wearing this in the Fall and Winter paired with a sexy, smokey eye. The rose scent is calming and completely seductive too.

Price - $10.00 each
Ingredients - Organic beeswax, Organic sunflower oil, Organic coconut oil, Organic shea butter, Organic carnuba wax, Vitamin E, Flavour, Colour: natural micas


*Quotes taken from the tinted lip moisturizer tubes and were courtesy of a woman who simply oozed sex appeal - Mae West. I think Bombshell and Sultry would have been her faves! ;-)


My overall thoughts - These are some of the tastiest and most beautiful lip moisturizers I've ever used and to say that I have become obsessed is putting it quite mildly! I can't wait to play with some Fall inspired make-up looks with the tinted lip colors! ;-)

And don't forget to use coupon code chickweedandblush_20 at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on your purchase! Code is good for a year (expires 8/21/15)! Woot!


*Products were generously sent to me to review, however, all thoughts and opinions are strictly my own.


Have you tried Scentuals Bodycare lip products? Which are your favorites?


Peace & Love,
~Sabrina

Product Obsession: Kaia Naturals Bamboo Tapioca Beads

Kaia Naturals is a Canadian based company which uses Bamboo as their primary ingredient in their products. Bamboo is rich in the mineral Silica (also known as the "beauty mineral"), which helps to rebuild collagen in the skin. I have several products that contain natural silica, but nothing with Bamboo, so when they reached out to me to try their new exfoliating cleansing powder, I was very interested to check it out.

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Kaia Naturals Bamboo Tapioca Beads are extremely gentle and can be used daily. This fine powder is made with crushed Bamboo spheres which are suspended in Tapioca powder and includes White clay for extra purifying properties.

 What I liked most about this product is that although it comes in a powder form, it lathers like a face wash when you add water to it. I've never used an exfoliating powdered cleanser quite like this, so I was impressed by the uniqueness of it.

I also loved how gentle it was on my sensitive skin, and how smooth and incredibly soft my skin was afterwards. I tend to experience a little dryness on certain areas of my face even during the humid days of Summer, so this definitely helped to alleviate that!

Sample generously sent for review

I used a very tiny amount in this pic, but you get the idea...

You only need to use about 1/4 teaspoon of the product for your entire face, and trust me, that little bit goes a very long way! And while this didn't really remove any of my make up on its own (I used my oil cleanser to do that first), it definitely ensured that no traces of make up remained after cleansing.

You can also substitute your favorite oil for water to create an exfoliating oil cleanser - see here for various options! I will be trying this method out tonight!

Overall, I was really impressed by this product. It didn't scratch or irritate my skin, it left my skin soft and supple and it didn't break me out. Pretty much everything I want in an exfoliating cleanser.


Have you tried anything from Kaia Naturals? What are your thoughts? Leave me a comment below!

*product was sent to me for review, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own



Peace & Love,
~Sabrina xx

Product Obsession: Scentuals Bodycare Review #1

Scentuals Bodycare creates all natural personal care products handmade in Canada. They use ingredients which are sourced from all around the globe, their products are never tested on animals and are Eco-friendly.

Their goal is simple - "to provide the finest quality, affordable bath and body care which adds to your well being while delighting your senses."

I can honestly say that after trying their products that they most certainly achieved their goal!

Here is what I received:

1) Daily Skin Repair - This moisturizer will definitely come in handy during the Fall and Winter months, especially for my husband, who struggles with dry, itchy skin during those times. Made with nourishing and deeply hydrating Shea, Mango and Cocoa Seed Butters, you can kiss dry skin goodbye! I received this in "Lushberry" and I loved the scent of citrus combined with the rich scents of the Shea and Cocoa butters. It comes in a solid stick form, very much like a deodorant, yet melts seamlessly into skin when applied.

Price - $12.95
Ingredients - Theobroma Cacao (cocoa) Seed Butter, Stearic Acid (vegetable derived), Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) Fruit, Cocos Nucifera (coconut) Oil, Organic Mangifera Indica (mango) Seed Butter, Pure essential Oils, Tocopherol (vitamin e)


2) Vanilla Velvet Natural Hydrating Body Spray - This will be another Fall/Winter favorite of mine, not just because it's hydrating, thanks to moisture retaining vegetable glycerine, but because I love the luscious, musky fragrance of Vanilla and Sandalwood in the cooler months.

Price - $14
Ingredients - Filtered Water, Vegetable Glycerine, Pure Essential Oils, Fragrance

3) Vanilla Velvet Natural Handmade Soap - Like the hydrating mist above, this soap is a luscious combo of Tahitian Vanilla and Sandalwood, with the added healing benefits of Hemp Seed Oil and Nutmeg. So, not only will this keep your skin soft, but the antiseptic properties of Nutmeg will keep blemishes at bay. It's a win win situation in my book! :-)

Price - $6.50
Ingredients - Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Filtered water, Sodium hydroxide, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Pure essential oils, Beeswax, Pure Essential Oils, Organic Cannabis Sativa (hemp) Seed Oil, Myristic Fragrans (nutmeg), Fragrance

4) White Cranberry Hand and Foot Repair Cream - This was probably my favorite moisturizer of the bunch. I loved the fruity, almost candy-like scent of cranberry and how it melted into my skin, leaving it so silky soft and not the least bit greasy, despite how rich of a cream this is. It also reminds me of Christmas, which is probably due to the sweet cranberry scent.

Price - $15
Ingredients - Filtered Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Emulsifying Wax NF (plant derived), Vegetable Glycerin 99.5% USP, Stearic Acid (plant derived), Cetyl Alcohol, Pure Essential Oil, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Fruit Butter, Silk Amino Acids, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (aloe) Leaf Extract, Fragrance

5) Grapefruit Moisturizing Body Wash - Made with 76%  Aloe Vera juice as well as organic Argan Oil, this body wash has left my skin so soft that I don't need a moisturizer after I shower. It's energizing citrus scent really helps to wake me up in the morning too! This is a great natural alternative to some of the popular mall brands out there!

Price - $12
Ingredients - Aloe barbadensis (organic aloe juice), Coco glucoside (coconut derived , Coco glucoside and glyceryl oleate (natural lipid layer enhancer), Citric Acid, Pure essential oils , Argania spinosa (organic argan oil), Xanthan gum (natural thickener), Potassium sorbate & Sodium benzoate (natural preservatives)


6) Tangerine Dream Natural Hydrating Hand & Body Lotion - I loved the fragrance fusion of citrus and vanilla with this lotion. It's both energizing and relaxing at the same time, and completely intoxicating. And with ingredients like organic Aloe, Olive Oil and Argan Oil, skin is healed, nourished and rejuvenated.

Price - $12
Ingredients - Filtered Water, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Emulsifying Wax NF (plant derived), Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Vegetable Glycerin 99.5% USP, Stearic Acid (plant derived), Organic Olea Europaea (olive) Oil, Pure Essential Oils, Silk Amino Acids, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Seed Extract, Organic Argania Spinosa (agran) Oil, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (aloe) Leaf Extract


7) Pink Grapefruit Moisturizing Hand & Body Lotion - Another fruity scented lotion, this one was slightly richer than the Tangerine Dream, yet not at all greasy. It contains Olive, Rice Bran and Avocado oils to deeply moisturize and regenerate skin, as well as Aloe Vera to help maintain skin's elasticity. This is a perfect "day at the beach" companion.

Price - $10
Ingredients - Filtered Water, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Emulsifying Wax NF (plant derived), Vegetable Glycerin 99.5% USP, Stearic Acid (plant derived), Pure Essential Oils, Organic Olea Europaea (olive) Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Seed Extract, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (aloe) Leaf Extract



I received several of their lovely lip products as well, which I will be including in a separate post, so stay tuned! :-)

The wonderful people at Scentuals were also kind enough to give a coupon code to be used for their site. Just use code chickweedandblush_20 at checkout to receive the discount! And, it's good for a year (it expires 8/21/15), how sweet is that??!


*All products were sent to me for review, however, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

You can follow Scentuals Bodycare on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Have you ever tried Scentuals Bodycare products? What are your thoughts?

Product Obsession: Pour Le Monde Natural Perfume

Pour le Monde, which translates to "for the world", creates elegant, non-toxic perfumes, that use nothing but natural essential oils, natural grain alcohol and distilled water. One of the many challenges for me since going green has been finding a good, long lasting natural perfume that can rival some of the more popular high end brands out there. Thanks to Pour le Monde, my search may be over!

Not only are these perfumes completely natural and beautifully fragrant, but 10% of profits from each product goes to benefit a specific charity. Among those are "Guiding Eyes for the Blind/Healing Autism; National MS Society and the Cancer Support Community".

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Synthetic fragrances may smell wonderful, but ingredients like parabens, pthalates and synthetic musks are not so wonderful for our health. Not only can these substances disrupt hormone balance, cause liver and kidney damage, but they can also adversely affect the environment as well. Still want to douse yourself in your favorite mainstream scent?

Pour le Monde does not use any of the above ingredients and only uses pure plant oils and isolates that smell pleasing without being too overpowering.

I was very fortunate to try out their sample kit, which includes their 3 scents - Together, Envision and Empower.

1) Together - This was my favorite of three. It's light, delicate scent is both classic and sophisticated, yet flirty at the same time. With fruity top notes of Argentina Lemon and Italian Bergamot, florals of Jasmine, Freesia and Lilac, and blended with the woodsy base notes of Vanilla and Balsam, this perfume is perfect for day or night.

"10% of the net sale of TOGETHER benefits the Cancer Support Community. Let’s all get TOGETHER, 
  so that no one faces cancer alone ®.”

2) Envision - This is a perfect date night fragrance! It's bold and seductive and very exotic. Top notes include Florida Grapefruit and Pink Peppercorn, mixed with middle and base notes of French Lavender, Egyptian Geranium Rose and Indonesian Patchouli. It's quite intoxicating!

"10% of the net sale of ENVISION benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. ENVISION a world free of MS!"

3) Empower - . With crisp, clean top notes of Lemon, Persian Lime and Brazilian Orange, mixed with energizing notes of Spearmint and Lemongrass and finished with earthy Patchouli, this fun, playful scent is suitable for both men and women. 

"10% of the net sale of EMPOWER will benefit Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Dogs that EMPOWER the blind, visually impaired and children with autism."

My overall thoughts - I loved that these scents lasted longer than my previous experiences with natural perfumes and that they adjust with my own body chemistry, creating a scent that is uniquely mine, in a good way, rather than the "piney" scent that most mainstream brands end up smelling like on me. These perfumes truly are exquisite. 

*Samples were sent to me to review, however, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Have you tried Pour le Monde Perfumes? What are your thoughts?

Product Obsession: Luminance Skincare + a Coupon Code!

I've been extremely fortunate that I have gotten to try so many amazing natural skincare brands. Even more so that I have gotten good, sometimes even amazing results from them.

Luminance Skincare is no exception. I think of all the brands I have tested in the past several months, none have provided such noticeable anti-aging benefits in such a short amount of time. Granted, I already look a lot younger than my age, but I know what my "areas of improvement" are, and this line has definitely improved those considerably!

Maybe it's the fact that they use some of the most therapeutic, nourishing ingredients there is. Or that those ingredients are not only organic, but raw as well, so they retain all of their healing nutrients. Whatever it is, these products work and I am excited to share my thoughts on them with you!

Here is what I received:

Products were generously sent to me for review

1) Delicate Cleanser - This cleanser is probably one of the most unique cleansers I have ever used. It is not only made with highly nourishing and moisturizing oils, such as Avocado, Coconut, Jojoba, Argan and Macadamia Nut to name a few, but it is also made with ph balanced soap. It is vegan, organic and raw. It produces a light lather, rinses completely clean and leaves your skin incredibly soft. I've only been using this for a few weeks, but I am loving the way my skin feels afterwards and also that I have not once broken out! I have definitely been looking forward to washing my face since receiving this! Oh, and the fact that this comes in a spray bottle means less chance of wasting product so this baby will last you quite awhile!

Price - $18 for 4oz or $30 for 8oz
Ingredients - Water:  Purified Water Oils: Coconut, Jojoba, Apricot Kernel, Macadamia, Avocado, Meadowfoam, Argan, Kukui,Grape Seed and Rice Brand. Scents:  A secret blend of 100% Pure Essential Oils. Herbal Extracts: Honeysuckle, Orchid and Chamomile. To Saponify: Food Grade Potassium Hydroxide*

* A few words about Potassium Hydroxide: It is not synthetic.  It is the traditional base component that when added to the fatty acids (the seed and fruit skin oils) to create a reaction resulting in hot process liquid soap. The most gentle skin loving variety of soaps. When the formulation is done right, and we do it by hand is small batches, with engineering precision, all of the Sodium Hydroxide reacts with all of the oils, and clays and essential oils into a wonderfully fragrant, perfectly gentle and safe bottle of liquid soap. 

2) Rosewater Toner - As a fan of roses and rose scented anything, this is like heaven in a bottle to me. It's pure organic Rose Water, with nothing added to it. It restores the ph balance to your skin after cleansing, can help make up blend more seamlessly, and it is perfect for all skin types.The therapeutic and healing benefits of Rose Water are endless and why it is a must have staple in my skincare!

Price - $18 for 4oz or $30 for 8oz
Ingredients - Water: Organic Rose Water

3) Nourishing Serum - I think this is probably my favorite product of the bunch and that is saying a lot, since I loved everything I was sent! One of the things that makes this serum so special is that it contains Tamarind extract, a fruit high in anti-oxidants and a special form of polysaccarides, called xyloglucans, which has been proven to outperform Hyaluronic acid in terms of moisturizing and plumping up skin. I've noticed that since using this serum my skin has become firmer and yes, more hydrated. A very little bit is all you need to see any kind of results, so again mucho bang for your buck! I can honestly say I will shed a tear when I run of this, it's that good!

Price - $22 for 1oz
Ingredients - Water: Purified Water Oils: Tamarind, Kukui, Argan, Avocado, Apricot Herbal Extracts: Orchid, Comfry, Chamomile, Ginko, Tamarind, Sea Buckhorn, Honeysuckle, Calendula, St. John's Wort, Chia Seed Preservative: Red Radish Root

4) Hydration Face Moisturizer - If you like a moisturizer that deeply nourishes but feels light on your skin, then this product is for you. As with the serum, a little goes a very long way, and it absorbs into the skin very quickly, so you don't have to wait long before applying make-up, a plus if you are pressed for time! This moisturizer also contains ingredients which are anti-inflammatory, such as Evening Primrose and Meadowfoam oils, so acne prone gals like myself need not worry about break outs! 

Price - $27 for 1.9oz
Ingredients -  Water: Rose Water Oils:  Apricot Kernel, Macadamia, Avocado,Jojoba, Meadow foam, Argan, and Kukui. Organic Herbal Extracts: Tamarind Seed, Raspberry Seed, Comfry, Sea Buckthron, Holy Basil, Calendula, Tamanu, Honey Suckle, Rose Hips. To Naturally Preserve: Red Radish Root Extract.

5) Mataki (Maitake) Mushroom Face Mask - I love mushrooms. I eat them almost daily, I just never thought of using them on my face. Since using this mask, however, I can now say that I love using mushrooms in my skincare! This mask is literally food for your face. It contains organic Maitake Mushroom, Kelp, Matcha Tea and food grade clays, which all work together to pull impurities from your skin, while providing deep hydration. You can use this either as a regular mask, washing it off after ten minutes or so, or you can apply a thin layer and leave on overnight in place of your moisturizer for more detoxifying benefits. 

Price - $32 for 1.9oz
Ingredients - Water: Lavender Oils: Jojoba. Kukui, Argan, Meadowfoam, Red Radish Root, Blue Chamomile Herbal Extracts: Maitake Mushroom Mycelia, Calendula, Honeysuckle, Botanical Blend, Tamarind Seed, Amaranth Seed, Horsetail, Matcha Tea, Rooibos Root and Ginko Root.

6) Anjou Pear Soap - This creamy, super moisturizing soap smells just like fresh pears! I love using soaps like this that are hand crafted, gentle and contain absolutely zero toxins or harsh chemicals! 

Price - $6
Ingredients - Water:  Purified Water Oils: Coconut, Palm (Orangutan friendly), Jojoba, Apricot Kernel, Macadamia, Avocado, Palm Kernel, Meadowfoam, Argan, Kukui, Grape Seed and Rice Bran. Clays: White Benonite, French Green & Red Moroccan Scents:  A secret blend of 100% Pure Essential oils. To Saponify: Food Grade Sodium Hydroxide*  

My overall thoughts - I am extremely impressed with this brand, their ingredients as well as the results I have achieved through using them. I love that they use Radish Root as their preservative instead of Phenoxyethanol like some organic and natural brands do. I also love their prices, which for raw, organic products of this quality are extremely wallet friendly! I highly recommend checking out this brand! 

The wonderful people at Luminance is also offering a 20% off discount code to be used at their online store. Just use CHICKWEEDANDBLUSH at checkout!

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

Have you tried Luminance Skincare? What are your thoughts?

Peace and Love,
~Sabrina

Product Obsession: Love for Humanity Organics

One of the best things about being a part of the "green beauty" blogging community is discovering, being introduced to and trying out all of the amazing organic products that exist. It can actually be quite daunting to even attempt to pick a favorite.

And while my own list of favorites is ever expanding, there are a few that have really stood out to me, and made me want more.

One of those brands is Love for Humanity Organics.

From their website:

• Affordable luxury is our standard
• • Our products provide powerful skin rejuvenation
• • We use only the purest, premium quality organic, USDA certified organic and natural ingredients.
• • No toxic chemicals (commonly found in most skincare products) such as sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, synthetic colors, T.E.A., D.E.A., glycols, silicones, PEGS, ethoxylate or formaldehyde or formaldehyde derivatives are used
• • No animal products or animal by-products
• • Vegan, cruelty free, not tested on animals
• • Our bottles and boxes are recyclable
• • We are made in the USA with love

PR samples 

What makes this brand exceptional to me isn't just the list of ingredients, which is enticing on its own, but the mission behind it. Love for Humanity has teamed up with the charity, Feed the Children, an organization dedicated to providing meals to starving children. By purchasing one product, you are in turn providing one meal for a child in the United States. I'd say that is a pretty compelling reason to check out this brand!

When they contacted me to try out some of their products, I couldn't say no!

Here is what I received and my thoughts on each:

1) Fresh Foaming Cleanser - I've decided that my skin seems to have this love/hate relationship going on with foaming cleansers. Either they leave my skin too dry, too oily or work for a while and then just don't. Well, I am happy to say that this is one foaming cleanser that has not let me down in the weeks I have used it. It is neither too drying, too greasy/filmy, but rather is just right. Calming and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as Lavender and Chamomile help to soothe and heal, while Ylang Ylang balances oil production. Gentle castile soap creates a non-drying lather to deep clean without stripping skin of its precious oils. The scent is a sweet, almost candy-like fragrance. It creates a light, creamy foam and it rinses completely clean. I have used this both day and night and my skin has stayed soft throughout.

Price - $45 for 5.5 oz
Ingredients - Herbal infusion(water, symphytum officinale (comfrey) root*, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flowers* and matricaria recutita(chamomile) flowers*, castile soap*, ethanol (sugar cane alcohol)*, and the essential oils of ylang ylang * and cedrus atlantica (cedarwood)*. *certified organic

2) Super C-Serum - This was the product from this brand that really caught my eye! This is probably the best vitamin C product I have ever used on my skin, seriously! For one, it is formulated with Kakuda Plum, which is said to be the world's richest natural source of vitamin C (concentration being as high as 3200-5000mg/100g compared the orange's 50mg/100g). It also contains Green Tea and Rosehip oils, both high in anti-oxidants as well as having potent anti-aging benefits. Secondly, it not only moisturizes beautifully without being heavy or greasy, but it makes your skin just glow! The fruity scent is uplifting and relaxing at the same time. Using this serum makes both my skin and my spirit happy, happy, happy!!

Price - $45 .05oz
Ingredients - Camellia sinensis (Green Tea)*oil, Rosa rubiginosa (Rosehip)* seed oil, Terminalia ferinandiana (Kakadu plum)* extract, Citrus paradisi (grapefruit)* oil. *certified organic

3) Anti-Aging Eye Serum - Even though this is an eye serum, I have been using this on my face as well, particularly in any areas I feel need some "extra help" (i.e. acne scars). I don't really have any issues with my eye area, save for a few very faint fine lines, so I can't really say that this product made a huge difference there, other than it kept my eye area moisturized. I honestly prefer this as an all over face serum/spot treatment, as both Rosehip and Helichrysum oils are amazing scar healers.

Price - $50 for 0.5oz
Ingredients -  Rosa rubiginosa (rosehip)* seed oil, Cucurbita pepo L.(pumpkin)* seed oil , Carthamus tinctorius (safflower)* seed oil, Ricinus communis(castor)*seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens(rose geranium)* oil, Matricaria recutita(blue chamomile)* oil, Helichrysum italicum (helichrysum)* oil. *certified organic

4) Miracle Mask - If you can't use Coconut Oil on your face, then this product may not be your cup of tea. However, for those of us who can and like to, then this is a definite must add to your skincare collection. In addition to virgin unrefined cold pressed Coconut Oil, this lovely skin treat contains nourishing Shea Butter, soothing Oat Kernel Flour and hydrating Jasmine Absolute. Use this before bedtime and wake up to the most moisturized skin you can imagine! Also, the intoxicating scent of Jasmine is so relaxing it helps me to drift off to sleep without a care in the world! A little bit goes a very long way so this should last quite awhile, which for the price is a big plus.

Price - $50 for 2oz
Ingredients - cocos nucifera (coconut) oil*, butyrospermum parkii (shea)butter*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*,cera alba (beeswax)*, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour (colloidal oatmeal)*,jasminum grandiflorum (jasmine absolute)



My overall thoughts - I honestly loved every product that I was sent, especially the Super C-Serum and the Fresh Foaming Cleanser. I am so impressed with the ingredients, the company's use of sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices and of course their charitable work to help provide meals for hungry children in this country. This company is the total "green" package and I highly recommend checking them out!

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


Have you ever heard of or tried anything by Love for Humanity Organics? What are your thoughts on them?

Peace & Love,
~Sabrina xx

Product Obsession: Homespun Apothecary

Every once in a while you encounter someone that not only leaves a positive mark on your life, but who actually helps to make a difference in your quality of life as well.

For me, this person is Jennifer Kegley, creator and owner of Homespun Apothecary, an online shop that not only carries beautiful face and body care products, but homemade pain relief products as well.

Products generously sent for review

Jennifer, like myself, has suffered with degenerative disc disease and interstitial cystitis. Unlike me, however, she has dealt with an array of other debilitating issues that left her permanently disabled. Not finding any relief from conventional methods, she changed her diet and began making her own natural personal care products.

Though not completely cured of all her ailments, her products have helped her to manage her conditions to the point where she no longer needs certain medications! 

You can imagine how immensely honored I was when she contacted me and asked if I would like to try some of these healing products to see if I would benefit as much as she had.

Here is what she sent me:

1) You Glow Girl Cleansing Oil - I have been a fan of oil cleansers for a while now and this one is my new favorite for sure! Full of amazing skin loving ingredients, such as camellia, grapeseed, avocado and jojoba oils, this cleanser not only hydrates and nourishes, but removes every trace of make up, including stubborn mascara. Since I started using this cleansing oil, I've noticed a reduction in new blemishes, less redness, increased hydration as well as overall smoothness.

Price -  $20 for 2oz, $39 for 4oz
Ingredients - Camellia Sinensis (Camellia) oil, Vitis vinifera (Grapeseed) oil, Ricinu Communis (Castor) oil, *Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) oil, Persea americana (Avocado) oil, Essential oils, Tocopherol (Vitamine E), Rosemary Oleoresin

2) Oh My Aching Body Balm - I can't tell you how many times I have uttered the words "oh my aching body" over the last several years. Chronic back pain is never a picnic, and trying to find products that not only offer genuine relief, but that are also not loaded with crap has been a challenge for me. Thankfully, this product covers both. The superstar ingredient in this wonderful balm is capsaicin from cayenne pepper extract. Throw in some other oils known for alleviating pain and inflammation and you have yourself one amazing anti-pain hero. I've honestly been able to sleep much more comfortably since using this, as opposed to waking up constantly because my back is hurting. I also love that this smells minty as opposed to medicinal like over the counter brands do. I definitely see myself entering into a long term relationship with this product! :-)

Price - $15 for 2oz, $29 for 4oz
Ingredients - Cocos nucifera (Organic Coconut Oil), Elaeis guineensis (Palm Kernel Oil), Capsaicin (cayenne pepper extract), Olea europaea (Olive Oil), Cera alba (Beeswax), a proprietary blend of essential oils, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Oleoresin Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Oleoresin).

The heat here has turned this into more of an oil than a balm!

3) Comfort and Joy Moisturizer - I have been using this moisturizer before bed on my hands, feet, and especially the chest area (I do an ayurvedic breast massage at night) and I not only love the light, silky feel of it, but the scent is also quite unique - like citrus and mint with some floral notes tossed in the mix. In the morning, I've been using it as a full body moisturizer and I adore how soft it makes my skin. All in all, I am very impressed with this product.

Price - $8 for 2oz, $15 for 4oz
Ingredients - Olea europaea (Olive Oil), Cocos Nucifera (Virgin Coconut Oil), Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba), Cera Alba (Besswax), Proprietary essential oil blend, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract (PhytoCide Elderberry OS), Rosemary Oleoresin


I was also sent two samples of their beautiful soaps, and though I have not yet gotten around to using them (shame on me, I know!), the scent alone is enough to make me fall in love. The ingredients are also divine and the texture of the soaps tells me that these will not dry out my skin, but rather will hydrate. I will be including these in a separate post in the future for sure! 

Thank you so much, Jennifer, for creating these extraordinary and healing products. I am so grateful to have had the chance to try them and so is my back! :-)


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

Have you ever tried anything from Homespun Apothecary? Leave me a comment below and tell me what you think!

Peace & Love,
~Sabrina