Burt’s Bees – Sensitive Skin Care line

How fun does that arrangement look? I’ve recently tried out some new (to me) products by Burt’s Bees, so here I am reviewing them for you guys today.

Do you like these sort of blog posts? Should I do one product at a time, or keep what I’m doing — one brand at a time?

Burt’s Bees Sensitive Skin facial cleanser.

This facial cleanser left a light moisturizer feel to my face after I used it, I almost didn’t feel the need to put anything else on my face. But since I do have tight dry skin after cleansing, I did apply a face cream afterwards. I’ve been using it in rotation of my Marcelle, or Philosophy cleansers.

I also have never used a thicker cream like cleanser before.  One thing that I did not like, was that it took three tries to remove all of my mascara off. So that was definitely an issue for me.

Burt’s Bees Energizing Body Bar in Mango & Orange.

This is a big bar of soap! What can I say about a soap though? I’m not sure I would purchase this for myself for a second time, because I use a loofa in the shower and prefer liquid soap myself. But the bar lathered up nicely in my face cloth, and again left me feeling clean without making my skin feel tight.

Burt’s Bees Sensitive Skin daily moisturizing cream. This moisturizer has been in our bathroom since I first opened it. No rotation of products for my face for this gal! It’s quite light on the face, so I wouldn’t use this during the winter time. It also drys quickly into the skin without leaving any sort of greasy film. It lasts all day long and I don’t have any dry skin patches on my face when I apply this. This one’s a keeper!

Burt’s Bees Body Butter & Sugar Scrub

Oh my word you guys, the scrub looks so disgusting but I think it’s actually my favorite out of the entire lot that I received. I’ve been using the scrub in conjunction with the body butter shown below, before I get ready for my self-tanning routine (seen here).

Oh gosh, this body butter was super difficult to open. They need to put a little lip on it more than what they currently have. I ended up getting it off in a ton of tiny little pieces.

As for body butter goes, I can’t say this will rank as my top favorites. It’s more of a cream consistency, and not as thick as I thought it was going to be. None the less, it’s a great cream with a nice mango & orange scent to it. The scent doesn’t linger all day, which is nice since I don’t want to always smell like my lotion.

Have you ever used any Burt’s Bees products? I’ve used their lip balms many times in the past but I’ve never used anything else. I’m excited to try out the Radience Body Lotion, as it’s gotten a ton of hype on YouTube about it. Basically it gives your skin a super gorgeous glow to it. Most people use it on their legs when they’re going out, or on the collar bone area for a nice sexy look!

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My leftovers in Rubbermaid Glass

As per Leanne’s request I have posted a new recipe! About time I had a new one up on my recipe page, hey?

Good ol’ Lemon Pepper Chicken Stir Fry it may not photograph the best. But it’s darn tasty.

It only includes these simple ingredients!

Plus three packs of noodles, minus the powder sauce (because it’s bad for us, plus we can make it taste way better!)

Unfortunately for my clumsy hands, I dropped one of the smaller glass containers on the floor and thank the LORD it didn’t shatter, or even chip. I just washed it off and put the remaining leftovers in the rubbermaid glass for our lunches the next day.

I’m a GREAT cook haha, and I clean as I go. But when serving up supper — that’s probably when I’m the most messiest. Sorry for the splattery food in the photos. I could photoshop it out. But let’s get real here.

The value pack comes with three glass containers, and 3 lids (of course). I haven’t shown you guys the smaller container. The smaller one wouldn’t hold enough for a lunch, but something more like a sauce, or snacking type of foods between meals.

Apparently these are leak-proof. But I’ve yet to dare and test that out by tipping it upside down with my lunch in it, yet.

I’m liking the lids of the Rubbermaid glass though. They’re not difficult to remove at all thanks to the large “lips” for lids. See?

It’s a huge favorite of mine and I need to be careful to not make it 3 days out of the week for supper. I don’t want to get sick of it! I’ve always had this recipe on my website hidden in the archives, but finally decided to make it a staple in my recipe section of my website. It’s simple with some weird ingredients in it like vinegar. Would would have thought? That’s why I don’t experiment in the kitchen too much. I’m a recipe follower, and my Mom and Brother are recipe makers.

I made my lemon pepper chicken stir fry the other night and ended up sticking the leftovers in my Rubbermaid Glass containers. I’m not the hugest fan of left overs but the stir fry actually reheats well and doesn’t taste like leftovers. The only things I like to have the next day are that, and my homemade macaroni and cheese as leftovers.

The Rubbermaid Glass is everything safe. You can even use these babies in the oven to create some kind of fancy casserole if you have a recipe for something like that. If you do, please share. ;)

  • Microwave safe
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Freezer safe
  • Oven-safe up to 425ºF
  • Flex & Sealâ„¢ leak-proof lids won’t tear or break
  • Square-shaped to maximize space
  • Superior stain and odour resistance

Rubbermaid Glass containers:

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Leave a comment/recipe telling me your favorite dinner recipe. Mine is most definitely the lemon pepper chicken stir fry my brother taught me how to make.

I’m not sure I’ve ever shown a photo of my Brother and I together. Here he is in his kitchen in Ireland (he now lives in Newfoundland) when I went to visit him a few years ago. Off I go on an airplane tomorrow to see him!

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Yves Saint Laurent Summer 2012 collection

Everyone and their Mom knows that the summer collections from all over include the Pantone Color of the year, tangerine tango. Trends for this summer also include bright neons, and pastels. While I’m a fan of wearing those bright colors as clothing, I’m not the biggest fan of them on my face.

Thankfully Yves Saint Laurent took a different road and branched out into neutrals with a pop of color this summer.

Not too long ago, my friends over at Yves Saint Laurent sent me over a few pieces from their Summer 2012 collection. Let me tell you one thing before I get started, holy moses. YSL definitely knows what they’re doing. Whenever I think of Yves Saint Laurent, I think luxurious. Everything about it. Look at all the gorgeous gold packaging.

Check out some of the items from their summer collection:

The YSL bronzer comes in a luxe velvet sleeve for the brown case. This is Terre Saharienne Collector in # 2 Sunkissed. ($60 CDN / $50 USD)

Terre Saharienne Collector in # 2 Sunkissed. Swatch all three separately or swirl them with a brush to give your skin a nice bronzed glow. It’s quite light but very natural. I’ve been wearing it to work the past few days. I also love the python print in the Bronzer.

Terre Saharienne Collector in # 2 Sunkissed up close.

Terre Saharienne Collector in # 2 Sunkissed watched on my finger. I was shocked to feel how silky smooth and what a buttery consistency that the bronzer had. I didn’t want to stop swatching it. It picks up great on my MAC brush and applies beautifully onto my skin for a warm glowy type of look. I personally think it looks great with my skin tone. I don’t know how it would look on fairer or darker skin tones.

As I stated above, it gives a nice natural golden bronze look to my cheeks. It’s nice and luminescent, as in a natural looking glow. You may notice the product itself does not have any shimmer in it at all.

The next item is such a stunnah!

Golden Gloss in # 54 Golden Sand ($34 CDN / $30 USD) The gloss has a really great shine on your lips without it being sticky. The Golden Glosses actually have sparkling 24K gold  flecks (0.2%) that create a mirror like effect and they’re slightly scented with a hint of mango. You can notice the mango scent in it for sure, it’s so different!

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This gloss was difficult to photograph on my lips. Here I am wearing the Golden Gloss in #54 Golden Sand. It’s a really great sparkling peach. But not overly sparkly. Just the right amount.

Next is the Mascara Volume Effects Faux Cils Waterproof in the color Majorelle Blue. I actually own the black version of this mascara, I picked it up at Holt Renfrew a few months ago, and really do love it. It’s in my rotation of Make Up For Ever smoky lash, and Buxom lash. Three mascaras running all at once, I’m a juggler! I’m not the biggest fan of colored mascaras, and this one is quite an intense blue. Perhaps this would be great for someone a little more bolder to play with color than I am. However, I will wear it this summer as it is a unique (and I keep going back to this term): pop of color on the eyes.Mascara Volume Effects Faux Cils Waterproof in the color Majorelle Blue. ($36 CDN / $28 USD)Mascara Volume Effects Faux Cils Waterproof in the color Majorelle Blue. This mascara is a bold blue color and it goes on quite intense directly onto the lashes.

Mascara Volume Effects Faux Cils Waterproof on my lashes.

Super up close of the Mascara Volume Effects Faux Cils Waterproof on my lashes.

Lastly are the Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow palette ($74 CDN / $52 USD). There are six palettes to choose from and I received # 1.Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow palette.Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow.

The blue color may look a little intense, or scary if you’re not used to it. But not to fret, they don’t have to be used all over the lid. Put a dash of color right underneath the bottom of your lower lashes and it’ll transform your look from “meh” to ow ow lady!Closeup of Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow palette.All four Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow palette swatched on my inner arm in the day light.Great quality, as you would expect for a $74 eyeshadow quad from the wonderful Yves Saint Laurent.

Yves Saint Laurent, as I’ve stated above, you do not disappoint!

Love the color palette of the Summer 2012 collection. It’s a natural golden goddess type of look,  which is so very much my style.

Summary
Bronzer: Terre Saharienne Collector. $60 CDN / $50 USD
Gloss: Golden Gloss. $34 CDN / $30 USD
Mascara: Mascara Volume Effects Faux Cils Waterproof. $36 CDN / $28 USD
Eyeshadow: Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow palette ($74 CDN / $52 USD)

The entire  Yves Saint Laurent Summer 2012 collection:

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  Yves Saint Laurent Summer 2012 collection available at Holt Renfrew, selected Bay, Murales & Sephora boutiques.

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