Mar 17, 2013

Osmia Organics Milky Rose Soap and Flower Body Oil | Review and GIVEAWAY closed

I am so excited to be doing this review and giveaway. I love Osmia Organics and they have consistently been one of my all-time favorite skin and bodycare lines for the past year. You can check out my past reviews of Osmia’s products here. The beautiful and lovely, Dr. Sarah Villafranco, owner and creator of the line was kind and generous enough to team up with me to do this lovely giveaway! The giveaway rules will be at the end of this post!

**THE WINNER OF THIS GIVEAWAy IS KENDRA! CONGRATS AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO TRIED OUT – THERE WILL BE MORE GIVEAWAYS SOON!**

Keep on reading to see my thoughts on both of these beautiful body products…

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Milky Rose Soap

- $12.00

Organic rose petals top the bar, and organic buttermilk powder contributes to a rich, creamy lather. Bitter orange and palmarosa essential oils give a unique, feminine scent.

I collect soaps from Osmia Organics. They are the most beautiful bar soaps I have ever used. They are almost so aesthetically pleasing that it’s hard to want to use them up! I have a little glass tray of Osmia’s soaps next to my sink. I love to look at them and smell them periodically throughout the day for a pick me up. This Milky Rose Soap is my newest favorite. It smells just likes roses and leaves your hands and body feeling so clean and smooth and as an added bonus you will not feel dry after using this or any other soaps from Osmia! They are full of healthy oils that leave your skin feeling moisturized and thoroughly cleansed. This soap combined with the flower body oil is a full on body treatment!

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Flower Body Oil

- $24.00

Incredibly precious florals such as organic rose geranium and organic, Bulgarian rose otto grace this oil, instantly soothing the senses and bringing you back to a feeling of timeless femininity.

This body oil is simply delicious. It is like bathing your skin in a rose garden. It is important to apply this to clean and WET skin. It works on damp skin as well but seems to sink in the best when used directly out of the shower before you dry off. It will leave your skin feeling supple, hydrated and smelling like roses and flowers all throughout the day! Talk about aromatherapy! I used some of the oil before taking photos for my blog – hence the packaging! One smell of this and I couldn’t wait to dab it on my skin!

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GIVEAWAY RULES: CLOSED

To win your very own 5.5 oz Milky Rose Soap and 2 oz Flower Body Oil please do the following:

Subscribe to my blog (on the sidebar of the main page there is a section that says to “follow this blog via email”)
Like BeautyByBritanie and Osmia Organics on Facebook (if you have an account)
Kindly leave a comment including your name, email address and what your favorite soap and body oil scents are!

THAT’S IT! I will pick the winner at random on my birthday, 3/25/13 and announce it back on this post.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

xoxo,

Britanie

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*All of my reviews are based on my own personal experiences with the brand/products. I am never paid to give my honest opinions and will only recommend products that I love and use myself! All Photographs are (C) Britanie Faith unless stated otherwise.*

Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews, Skincare · Tagged: beauty, body oil, bodycare, giveaway, organic skincare, organic soap, osmia organics, osmia organics giveaway, skincare

Feb 7, 2013

GIVEAWAY | Beauty By Britanie’s Organic Rose Lavender Clay Face Mask and Scrub (CLOSED)

By Britanie · 42 Comments

**Note: Due to the overwhelming response I received on this post I decided to have more than just one winner. I WILL BE ANNOUNCING FIVE WINNERS back on this post on 2/12/13. Thank you so much for all of your support**

**The Winners Are: Jana, Rena, Vivi, Vanessa Yang and Lynne.**

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I am excited to share with you all one of my personal skincare recipes that I came up with on a whim while I was in the kitchen concocting different skincare treatments for myself. I love to try out and review many Skincare companies but what many don’t know is that behind the scenes I am constantly coming up with my own creations for myself and loved ones and am extremely passionate about starting with my own line in the near future.

This Rose Lavender Clay Face Mask & Scrub is one of my favorite creations. It’s wonderful because it doubles as both a mask and a scrub. This is the product that has inspired me to consider selling my own products on etsy at some point. I have wanted to start my own Skincare and Bodycare line for years now, which is what motivated me to start blogging in the first place. I have studied Herbalism and Holistic Health and have integrated it into my daily lifestyle for many years now and have seen the difference that living a cleaner lifestyle can make.

I figured what better way to get my own product creations out there then by doing a giveaway? I’d love to do more of these in the future depending on the feedback. Please let me know if you’d like me to do more giveaway’s of my own creations.

What You Will Win:

You will win a 2oz container (pictured above) of my handmade Organic Rose Lavender Clay Face Mask. I handmade the entire batch and used only the finest and organic ingredients. This mask consists of Organic Rose and Lavender Powder, Organic Rose Petals, Raw Organic Honey, Organic White Sugar, Organic Apricot Kernel Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Gel and French Green Clay. The only ingredient that is not certified organic is the French Green Clay.

Just a heads up:

I am going to be switching the Clay’s in my mask formula. The one I used was French Green Clay but I will be using a more gentle clay in the future batches as I have found the green clay can be a little too harsh for every day use and can dry the skin out if used more than a few times in a week.

How To Use:

To use as a purifying mask: Use 1-2 times per week as an intense facial mask. Dampen face with a little bit of water and apply one or two teaspoons of mixture on your face with either fingers or foundation brush. Leave on up to 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with serum or moisturizer.

To use as a scrub: Can be used daily for a gentle or intense facial scrub. Add one to two teaspoons of mixture in the palm of your hand. Moisten face with warm water and scrub your face with the mixture for two minutes. Focus on problem areas or dry patches. Scrub gently! The Organic Rose Petals and Sugar will serve as gentle exfoliants and will remove dead skin cells.

Who It’s For: This mask and scrub is perfect for all skin types, especially sensitive or acne prone. It also will be hydrating to those with dry skin like myself.

Storage: I make this mixture for myself every few months and keep it in a jar or plastic container and either leave it in the fridge or by my sink. This mixture will last at least a few months(if not more, depending on how much you use) if sealed properly.

You can wear this scrub and mask either light or heavy depending on your preference!

How To Win:

Please just comment on this post with your name and email address and Follow my blog via email (located on the right side of the main page). Like my facebook page (if you have one!) That’s it!

I will pick the winner at random on 2/12/13

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xoxo,

Britanie

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Filed Under: DIY Beauty, Giveaways, Skincare · Tagged: beauty, beautybybritanie, giveaway, organic beauty, organic face mask, organic skincare, rose face mask, rose lavender clay face mask, skincare, skincare giveaway

Jan 22, 2013

GIVEAWAY | PRIMAVERA Moisturizing Gift Set (CLOSED)

By Britanie · 38 Comments

I recently did a review on some PRIMAVERA products and they were kind enough to ask me if I wanted to do a giveaway here on my blog. I am so excited to be able to do this giveaway because I absolutely love all of the products I received from them and truly recommend them to everyone. This gift set is wonderful!

**Giveaway is open world wide**

Moisturizing Gift Set

Naturally quench tight, thirsty skin with Moisturizing Face Care, travel-ready in an organic cotton cosmetic bag.

The set includes:

Moisturizing Cream Cleanser 15ml
Moisturizing Toner 15ml
Moisturizing Protective Lotion 5ml
Moisturizing Replenishing Cream 5ml

Benefits:

Naturally quench tight, thirsty skin with Moisturizing Face Care, travel-ready in an organic cotton bag.
Organic Neroli Essential Oil soothes dry, flaky skin while calming and balancing the senses.
Organic Cassis Seed Oil seals in natural moisture using essential fatty acids, smoothing, softening and strengthening skin.

HOW TO WIN:

Comment on this post with your name and email address and make sure to follow my blog via email (located on the sidebar of my main page), If you have a gmail address or youtube account then please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and if you have a Facebook please like my page! That’s it! I will pick the winner at random and announce it back on this post on 1/31/13.

Good luck everyone!!

xoxo,

Britanie

Filed Under: Giveaways · Tagged: giveaway, PRIMAVERA, skincare giveaway

Jan 3, 2013

Honeybee Gardens Truly Natural Lipstick in “Goddess” | Review and GIVEAWAY!Closed

By Britanie · 24 Comments

I talked about the Honeybee Gardens Truly Natural Lipsticks in one of my recent youtube videos. I also was wearing it in my Face Of The Day / Pink and Bronze Look. I wanted to do a more in-depth review of my current favorite color which is “Goddess” and also announce that Honeybee Gardens was kind enough to do another giveaway with me and the winner will receive one truly natural lipstick in the color “Goddess”.

If you want to enter the giveaway please just comment on this post with your name and email address and make sure to follow my blog via email (located on the sidebar of my main page) and if you have a Facebook please like my page! That’s it! I will pick the winner at random and announce it back on this post on 1/8/13.

**THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS CASEY M. Thank you to everyone who tried out for this giveaway and check back for more soon!**

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Description: PARABEN-FREE!! No mineral oil, no FD&C colors. Only natural beneficial ingredients like coconut oil which penetrates and moisturizes lips, shea butter which protects your lips, sesame seed oil to heal and soften, vitamin E as an antioxidant, and pure botanical extracts which act as a 100% natural preservative.

Goddess is a Red Plum Frost

Swatches:

(Left=No Flash, Right=Flash)

*More Photos*

Ingredients: canola oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) fruit, beeswax, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, tocopherol (vitamin e), origanum vulgare (oregano) leaf extract, thymus vulgaris (thyme) extract, cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon) bark extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower extract, hydrastis canadensis (golden seal) root extract. May Contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, ultramarine blue, carmine, manganese violet.

Price: $11.99 on the Honeybee Gardens website or $8.89 on Vitacost

My Thoughts: This is my favorite color out of all three lipsticks I have from Honeybee Gardens. This shade is the most wearable and I think it’s a unique color. It has frost in it but in some light it almost looks matte. The frost is definitely not easily detectable but it photographs beautifully in flash photography. The lasting power is great and I love the texture of these lipsticks – they are smooth and easy to apply.

Notes: You can order sample sizes on the Honeybee Gardens website if you aren’t sure which colors you like. This is a great way to test out different colors without spending a lot of money!

Don’t forget to leave your name and email address to try and win a free Goddess lipstick for yourself!

xoxo,

Britanie

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews · Tagged: beauty, giveaway, honeybee gardens, honeybee gardens truly natural lipstick, natural lipstick

Dec 3, 2012

It’s Time For A Giveaway! | Five Natural and Organic Body Care Items

By Britanie · 49 Comments

I have put together this giveaway package as a thank you to everyone for the support of my blog! These five amazing skincare items are all natural and non-toxic and I personally use and love myself!

What You Will Win:

1.) Weleda Pomegranate Regeneration Body Lotion – Retails for US$16.50

100% Natural Regenerating, nourishing care that inspires your senses. This lotion actively prevents the premature ageing of your skin. Maturing skin regains its firmness and feels velvety-smooth.

2.) Ladybug Jane Grapefruit Goddess Lip Balm – Super Juicy. Non-Toxic. All Natural. Organic Lip Balm.

This is one of my all-time favorite lipbalms ever. It smells and tastes delicious. I have five of them for myself and also gave one to my mom who uses it daily and to my boyfriend who loves it! Even men can wear it!

3.) Clairvoyant Beauty Depuffing Cucumber & Cranberry Eye Gel - Retails for $32.00.

Instant rescue relief for puffy eyes is in sight! An effective combination of Cucumber and Cranberry Seed Oil soothes and calms irritated eyes while reducing water retention. Cucumber heals and refreshes tired eyes while reducing fluid build-up, and Cranberry Seed Oil is full of anti-oxidants to fight the signs of aging. These beneficial ingredients are blended into the clear, cool gel of Aloe Vera delivering delicate moisture with a gentle tightening effect.

4.) Erbaviva Lemon & Sage Organic Deodorant

If you’re one who loves to feel fresh but recoils after a quick scan of the content label on most conventional deodorants, then our award winning Organic Deodorant is just the product for you. By blending organic extracts of Sage, Lemon, Patchouli, and Tea Tree Oils with organic grain alcohol, we’ve created a sweet smelling product that counteracts the growth of bacteria but doesn’t clog pores. Aluminum & Chemical Free!

5.) Miessence Sunflower Body Wash

Wake up to a burst of sunshine with the bright, invigorating scent of orange, lemon and lime in our Sunflower Bodywash. This great smelling wash is also gentle enough for all the family, offering moisturising protection of cold pressed sunflower. Just a little on a sponge is enough to wash your whole body. Also, use Sunflower Bodywash as a safe alternative to children’s bubble bath and baby wash products.

What You Need To Do:

Join my blog by entering your email address on “Follow My Blog Via Email!” located on the right side bar of my main page.
Like my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter. (If you do not have a facebook or twitter account then please just be sure to join my blog with your email address!)
Comment on this post with your first name and email address to contact you at if you win.

I will pick the winner at random on 12/6/12 and announce it back on this post!

*THE WINNER IS JAIME!!!*

Thank you so much to everyone who tried out for this giveaway. I will be having more coming up very soon!!!!!

Good luck everyone!

xoxo,

Britanie

Filed Under: Giveaways · Tagged: giveaway, ladybug jane, miessence, skincare, skincare giveaway, weleda

Nov 8, 2012

It’s Time For A Giveaway! | Clairvoyant Beauty Clay Cleanser and Cleansing Oil

By Britanie · 12 Comments

I absolutely love doing giveaways. It’s my way of not only saying thank you to my readers but also to be able to share products with you that I love!

This is my first giveaway where there will be two winners ! You will either win the Detoxifying Clay Cleanser or the Facial Cleansing Oil depending on your choice in the comments! be sure to specify which product you would prefer!

According to Clairvoyant Beauty – “You are what you eat” – and the same holds true for your skin. We use only Natural and Organic sources for our ingredients so that there are no potentially harmful chemicals or antibiotics present in the nutritive cleansers, creams, oils and serums you use on your skin. Consider this, your skin is your body’s largest organ, so its potential to absorb nutrients (as well as harmful chemicals) is enormous. We believe you should only feed your skin the healthiest treatments possible.

What You Will Win:

Detoxifying Clay Cleanser with DMAE (worth $32.00)

Pink and Green Clays found in Montmorillon in the Vienne region of France provide natural skin softening and therapeutic qualities. For centuries more than 200 cultures have used these clays for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, including the Ancient Egyptians and the Essenes.

The clays pull toxins from the skin and washes them away. DMAE is an amazing anti-aging nutrient that extends the life of cells and inhibits cross-linking of proteins, giving the skin a toned and firm appearance. Pink Grapefruit essential oil uplifts the senses! (DMAE can cause a pleasant, mild tingling sensation)

For All Skin Types including Mature, Dry, Normal, and Combination Skin

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Fabulous Facial Cleansing Oil (worth $32.00)

Everything that’s good for your skin and soul is packed into this Cleanser… the finest Jojoba, Coconut, Grapeseed and Avocado Oils penetrate deep to unclog pores and hydrate your skin.

A luscious combination of Oils is the secret to this Cleanser that will give your skin a Fifth Avenue Spa treatment right at home, any time you’d like – so indulge.

Especially beneficial to Dry Skin Types

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What You Need To Do:

Like my facebook page
Follow me on twitter and be sure to retweet about this giveaway!
If you do not have a facebook or twitter account than please follow my blog with your email. You will see a “follow my blog via email” on the right sidebar of my blog.
Comment on this post with your first name and email address and which product you would like to win more!

That’s it!! I will pick TWO WINNERS at random on 11/14/12 and announce it back on this post!

Good luck everyone!!

*CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS!!! DENA AND KIMBERLY!!!!!!!!

xoxo,

Britanie

Filed Under: Giveaways · Tagged: clairvoyant beauty, giveaway, natural skincare, skincare giveaway, vegan skincare

Oct 23, 2012

It’s Time For A Giveaway! | O2CH Pink Pearl Organic Face Mask

By Britanie · 20 Comments

I am giving away one O2CH Organic Pink Pearl Face Mask (worth $89.99).

O2CH Pink Pearl Organic Face Mask is a unique formula combining nature’s best elements: pink pearl powder, botanical extracts, and vitamins. This blend helps to increase skin elasticity; normalize dry, parched skin; aid tissue repair; and stimulate collagen synthesis. Protects the skin from damaging free-radicals and prevents premature aging. Skin retains essential nutrients that help it look young, radiant, and resilient.

This is a really great face mask which I have used for awhile now and bought another just to do this giveaway!

What you have to do to win:

1) “Like” BeautyByBritanie on Facebook

2) Follow me on BlogLovin

3) Follow me on Twitter (@britaniefaith)

4.) Leave a comment on this post with your name and email address

(If you do not have a bloglovin or twitter account than please follow my blog with your email. You will see a “follow my blog via email” on the sidebar)

That’s it!! I will pick the winner at random on 10/27/12 and announce it back on this post!

Good luck everyone!!

xoxo,

Britanie

THE WINNER OF THE CONTEST IS RACHEL! CONGRATS! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO TRIED OUT FOR MY GIVEAWAY! I WILL BE HAVING PLENTY MORE!

Filed Under: Giveaways · Tagged: face mask, giveaway, non toxic skincare, O2CH, organic pink pearl face mask

Sep 7, 2012

It’s time for a GIVEAWAY!

By Britanie · 15 Comments

I recently did a review on here on the Honeybee Gardens Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation and Honeybee Gardens was nice enough to team up with me to give away one of their Pressed Powder Foundations along with an empty compact!! The winner will be able to pick their own shade of choice.

This is my first ever give away and I am really excited to be giving away this powder foundation because it is my new staple! I use it every day and love it.

Giveaway starts now and ends on September 12th at 8 p.m.

Contest Rules:

You must be following my blog (via email, bloglovin, etc) in order to qualify to win.
You must either leave me a comment on this blog post or “Like” my Facebook page and leave a comment on my wall letting me know what ONE makeup item you could not live without. Wherever you choose to leave your answer is fine!

That’s it!!! It’s really easy! I will pick the winner randomly and announce it on September 13th on my blog and will ask for your mailing address and foundation color of choice (all shades listed here) which I will send along to Honeybee Gardens and they will send out the free Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation to you!

Good luck everyone!!!

xoxo,

Britanie

**Thank you so much to everyone who tried out for my first ever giveaway!!!

The winner is Caitie of Naturalla Beauty ! Congrats and please let me know how you enjoy the product!

I really enjoyed doing a giveaway and will try to start doing them more frequently!!! So keep a look out!**