Review: Passion Parties Pomegranate Ginger Romanta Therapy

One of my all time favorite products is the Passion Parties Romanta Therapy Pomegranate Ginger Smoothing Sugar Scrub ... I love this product so much so that I will not use any other sugar scrub ... never, ever!

Fast forward to a couple weeks ago.  I was perusing one of my Facebook networking groups and noticed a friend was looking  to swap her Passion Parties products for one of the products I am a preferred customer for.  I contacted her and we arranged a swap.

Of course as part of the swap, one of the products I chose was the Pomeganate Ginger sugar scrub (can't have enough of these around) as well as a couple other products I hadn't tried:

Pomegranate Ginger Refreshing Bath & Shower Creme

Pomegranate Ginger Liquid Body Silk

Pomegranate Ginger Body Mist

My parcel arrived on  January 22nd ... and I was excited to try both the shower creme and body mist that evening.

Now, let me say I have been a long-time user of the Philosophy 3 in 1 bath, shower and shampoo (although I've never used them as shampoos because I have color treated hair), and they were always my go-to shower gel.  That was, until last night.  

I don't know why I waited so long to try the other Romanta Therapy products from Passion Parties, but I'm definitely glad I did.  The Pomegranate Ginger bath and shower creme literally blows the Philosophy products out of the water!!  The shower creme is so silky and smooth, and a little bit goes a long way.  The lather is plentiful and leaves your skin silky smooth.  Two thumbs up for this one!!

Next up was the liquid body silk ... this amazing lotion goes on smooth and dries to a fine powder over the surface of your skin.  While using this lotion at this time of year might not be ideal, I did give it a try and it does leave the skin feeling soft.  I'm looking forward to trying this lotion on one of our trips to Florida - I hate the sweaty feeling I get under ,y bra from sweating all day in the heat, so hopefully this will help keep both my bras and me dry by applying it under my bust.  Also, I'm thinking with my long hair, it will be good to use on the back of my neck to keep my neck cooler and hopefully dryer in the heat, and will also try it on my feet to help keep them cooler/dryer.  

After both those, I gave myself a quick spritz of the body mist, which is enriched with jojoba, white tea leaf extract and vitamin E.   The Romanta Therapy Body Mists are moisturizing without being oily on the skin or staining to clothes, and I think this is just what my dry winter skin needs to help keep it moisturized, especially after a warm bath/shower!  

My verdict?  The Passion Parties Romanta Therapy products are the perfect addition to any pampering routine.  And best of all, they are paraben free!!!  Check them out by clicking on the picture below!  You'll be glad you did.

Have you used any of the Passion Parties Romanta Therapy products?  Let me know what your favorites are!

I'm Inspired to Declutter

A good friend of mine has recently decided to teach her 5 year old twins the joys of entrepreneurship, and how it can be very rewarding for them to set a goal and reach it.  Every day, they are listing items they no longer need/want on eBay and decided the proceeds from the sale of those items would be put toward a family vacation to Walt Disney World. They are are going through drawers, closets and storage spaces and deciding on what to sell.  Even other family members are getting in on the fun ...

This made me think about the clutter in my own home and how I have drawers and boxes full of "stuff" that I once bought but haven't used or needed in years, so inspired by my friend Candice, I decided to do my own version of the online garage sale and list some items of mine for sale.

In the process of deciding what I wanted to get rid of, I discovered I have way too much "stuff" ... so I am starting with something easy - something I don't use any longer - my nail polish.  There is a reason for this - I love the way my nails look when polished, however, I don't have the patience to sit and do my nails perfectly.  I get frustrated when the paint job on my non-dominant hand looks better than my dominant hand, and hate having to wait for the polish to dry.  I hate that my polish only lasts a day or two, and thus I rarely polish my nails.

Now, I'm not sure what I will do with the money raised from my eBay sales - maybe my hubby and I will take a vacation to somewhere like Punta Cana, or maybe we'll take a Disney cruise.  It will all depend on how much "stuff" I am able to get rid of.

Check out my auctions/sales here - http://www.ebay.com/usr/msbonl

And please, check out Candice's family auctions/sales at http://www.ebay.com/usr/hollywoodchick as well as her 100 days of eBay videos on Hollywood Chick's Youtube channel

TTFN,

Bonny

DIY Homemade Luxurious Sugar Scrub Recipe

FACT: Sugar is not good for your intestines!

FACT: Sugar can be very good for your skin…

Those expensive sugar scrubs you see in department stores and spas… they cost pennies to make! Sugar scrubs are a simple beauty recipe with countless variations, and they can be incredibly moisturizing and exfoliating to the skin.

If you are new to making your own beauty products (or even if you are a veteran natural beauty alchemist) I highly encourage you to try out these sugar scrub recipes.

They can be used on face, body or (especially) feet for silky skin. You can add endless ingredients for your desired outcome, and they take under ten minutes to make.

Convinced yet?

Here’s The Basic Recipe:
~ Use 2 parts sugar (regular white or brown sugar work great) to 1 part oil (almond, olive and coconut are great), add 1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil (or the gel from a few capsules), add other optional ingredients, and mix well.

Sound simple? It is!

Here are a few of my other favorite combinations:

Pumpkin Pie Scrub:
~ 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup coconut oil, 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil and 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spices (or just 1/2 tsp cinnamon)

Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub:
~ 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup almond oil, 1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil and 1 tsp real vanilla extract

Lemon Hand Scrub (for after washing dishes):
~ 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil, 15-20 drops (or more) of lemon or orange essential oil

Vanilla Lavender Relaxing Facial Scrub:
~ 1 cup fine white sugar, 1/2 cup almond oil, 1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil, 1/2 tsp real vanilla extract and 15 drops lavender essential oil

These last on the counter for up to 2 months (or more) and smell good enough to eat… Actually, they are good enough to eat, but don’t… sugar is bad for your intestines!

Ever made your own sugar scrub or facial products? What is your favorite combination? Let me know below!

DIY Homemade Eye Make-up Remover

We all know how important it is cleanse your face and neck before bedtime. Removing makeup and impurities from our crazy day time routine. One never wants to wake up with raccoon eyes with without a good reason. Right? Which I remember would often happen in my teenage years.

Truthfully, the eye makeup removers available in the stores are packed with nasty chemicals, plus they are not cheap, so I have a great DIY recipe that I’m sharing with you! The best part is that It’s inexpensive, natural and super simple.

DIY Natural Eye Makeup Remover
~ Cotton Pads
~ Organic Coconut Oil
Place a small amount of coconut oil on your finger tips. Gently rub the coconut on your eyes and eyelashes, to take off your mascara and eye shadow. Gently wipe your eyes with a damp cotton pad and finish by cleansing your face with your favourite cleanser.

How much more simple could that be??? Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!!!

I hope that you have enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by.  Let me know if  you have any eco-friendly skincare tips to share - I'd love to hear them.

TTFN,

Bonny

Oh My Gosh - I LOVE Your Nails!!

Have you ever had a perfect stranger say ”Oh my gosh, I love your nails!” to you? Do your nails get compliments every time you go out in public? Do you have random conversations with perfect strangers regarding your nails? Well, I do! Every time I go out I hear these words: “Oh my gosh, I love your nails!” This is a common occurrence for a Jamberry Nails consultant.

Why are people making comments about my nails? Because they have Jamberry nail wraps on them. With almost 300 designs there is a nail wrap for everyone. Sometimes I’m wearing something calm. Sometimes it’s a nail wrap that matches what I’m wearing that day. And often times I’m wearing something bold. I like bold things…big earrings, great sandals, and a particular name in overpriced handbags.

No matter where I go, people see my nails. Starbucks, the grocery store, the post office…anywhere. People notice my nails. The sweetest little girl was with her mom at the grocery store. She noticed my nails as I was paying. She was so excited about our conversation about nails. The strangest place was in a restroom in the Orlando airport. Now I’m sure many strange things go on in airport restrooms, but I never thought someone would comment on my Jamberry toes that they saw under the restroom stall. All I could say was thank you because I was stunned that people actually talk while using the restroom.

I should start keeping a log/journal of when and where people comment on my Jamberry nail wraps. It would make for interesting conversation the next time I am in an airport.

For more information on Jamberry Nails, you can check out my website Better Than Polish

Easy Nail Art - The Lazy Gals Way to Fabulous Nails

Are you limited for time but want fun nails? Do you love nail art but you are not an artist? Are you tired of paying $5 or more PER NAIL to get something fun added to your manicure or pedicure?

STOP!!! Jamberry nails to the rescue.

We have nail wraps that take care of the problems listed above. Our vinyl, non-toxic, gluten free, no odor nail wraps are applied in about 15 minutes with a simple mini heater, pressure, scissors and a nail file. With over 300 wrap designs we have nail art for everyone. Age 3-93…we have it all. Sports, flowers, solid, holiday, French tip, reverse French tip, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, bright, calm, bridal, even wraps for the little girls. Whatever your style, we have something to compliment it.

Teenagers and Tweens want to have stylish and up to date nail fashion. Moms and dads don’t want to spend the money. Jamberry nail wraps are the answer. Priced right and with multiple uses per sheet, the girls will get many uses and it’s a value for the parents. And since it’s DIY, there’s no drive time to and from the salon. Easy and at home. Great thing to do with your teenager or tween.

Maybe you’re just lazy and won’t make the effort to find a salon you like. Maybe you’re just lazy and don’t want to take the time to paint and dry your nails. Maybe you’re just lazy…Jamberry is the perfect answer for you and your up to date nail fashion!!!

Lazy??? You’re not lazy? You will still love the time and money saved by using our nail wraps. Once your nails are done you can use the time for something else you love to do. You can even put these nail wraps OVER your salon applied nails. Super easy, super fun and it WILL save you time!!

Check out my website here --> Better Than Polish

Review: YSL Top Secrets All-in-One BB Cream

I just returned from a trip to Burbank, CA and while I was there I happened to stop at the Sephora store in the Hollywood & Highland complex.  I wasn't looking for anything in particular ... just checking things out to see what was different from our Canadian stores.

As I wandered around the store, I came across the Yves Saint Laurent section.  I've become a big fan of YSL's products over the past couple of years and am never without my Touche Eclat luminizing pen.  I have yet to find an American BB cream that is as good as the Asian BB creams, and when I saw the Top Secrets All-in-One BB Cream, I was skeptical.

According to YSL, this all-in-one BB cream will hydrate, conceal, correct, protect and prime.  It promises to prime the skin to conceal imperfections with non-stop hydration for all complexions.  It is available in 3 shades (clear, medium and dark) and has an SPF of 25.

I've been using Skin 79's Hot Pink Super Plus BB cream for a couple years now but I hate having to order it from sellers on ebay (you never know if you are going to end up with a fake).  I've previously used Chanel's Vitalumiere moisturizing foundation, which I love for evening out the skin tone, but I am constantly looking for a lighter coverage that I can put on quickly to go run errands.

I gave the YSL all-in-one BB cream a sample at the Sephora store and was VERY pleased so picked up a tube.  By the way, it's not cheap by any means ($50 Canadian as compared to $35 for the Skin 79).

I used this cream over the next few days and I was pleasantly surprised that it not only gives a similar radiance as Vitalumiere, but it's a lighter consistency and yet provides the same benefits as a foundation.   So much in fact that I no longer have to use a foundation - and that I consider a score.   The color blends well and is fantastic for discoloration and acne.  I haven't noticed the color correction yet, but it's too soon to tell yet.

Overall I'm really happy with this product.  It has enough coverage were I wouldn't need foundation over it.  It's a little pricey but TOTALLY worth it.  I like to use this, then YSL's Touche Eclat under my eyes, and follow up with a dusting of the .Laura Geller Balance n' Brighten baked powder to give it a matte finish.  I get so many compliments!!

If you're worried about the price, I say go for it - you won't be sorry!!