Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter

Hello again from Natalie Loves Beauty! For this month's guest post, I thought I would share a recent skin care gem that I believe deserves some recognition. I reach for body butters mostly during the winter months, but this one I just haven't been able to put down despite summer knocking on our doors. If you are a big citrus fan you absolutely must get your hands on this wonderful product. This was my first time trying anything from Pacifica, and their Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter could not have been a better introduction. What's so special about it you ask?

Well first off, this body butter is completely natural and vegan, meaning it is super gentle and non-irritating. Without any parabens, phtalates, mineral oil and petrolatum, you can rest assured that you are giving your skin some much needed love. The scent is just divine, and sweet juicy blood orange is just the start. The ingredient list includes cocoa, jojoba, coconut, mango and shea just to name a few. It's basically a mixture of pure essential oils and plant extracts that give it that exquisite aroma. Not only that, but the scent actually lingers! I kid you not, 24 hours following application, I can still smell the butter against my skin - it's that long lasting. This body butter has a thick creamy white texture, and it takes a good few strokes before the white cast completely fades. However, I can look past that because I'm so in awe of how intensely moisturizing this body butter is.

I got mine from iherb.com for $15 since international shipping it so affordable (and I get to try a bunch of new brands and products all in one place). It isn't the cheapest skin care item, but considering how skin friendly the ingredients are, I think it's actually a really great bargain. I already know I will be repurchasing this one again once I'm out!

If you would like to see what other products I purchased in my last haul alongside this new favourite, click here.

Have you heard of Pacifica? What's your go-to body butter?

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Druide Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover in Avocado Chamomile

Hello again from Natalie Loves Beauty! 

We all have those days when we just wish we could cleanse our face and remove our makeup quickly without having to go through multiple steps and products in the hopes of getting more sleep time after a long day. I've been on the lookout for such an all in one skincare product for a while now, so when I came across the Druide Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover in Avocado Chamomile, I knew I had to put it to the test. This was my first encounter with this brand, however I had read great reviews from a fellow blogger who recommended this particular item so when I saw it at my local health store I grabbed it straight away.

The Druide Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover in Avocado Chamomile has a creamy texture that is slightly runny. What I love so much about it is that it is all natural, certified organic, vegan, and is gentle enough to use on the eyes because the ingredients are non-irritating. Chamomile is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, while avocado is rich in fatty acids and is packed with anti-aging vitamins so that skin looks rejuvenated and moisturized. Other key ingredients include wheat and rice protein, shea butter, aloe leaf powder, vitamin E, magnolia flower oil and mandarin peel oil. You can just imagine how lovely this facial cleanser smells! Just a pump and all of my makeup is easily removed - it even melts off the darkest and most stubborn long lasting mascaras and liners I own. Despite all of these rich ingredients, it stills feels very light on the skin and has a very delicate, non-overwhelming aroma.

This hand down is the most "soft" and non-stripping cleanser I have ever tried, and I will go as far as say it is my new holy grail facial product. If you have sensitive skin like me, I cannot recommend the Druide Facial Cleansing Lotion and Makeup Remover enough. I was able to snatch it up for $13 in store, which I though was a steal for how pure this product is, especially when compared to other natural brands whose products start at $20+.

Have you come across a similar multi-purpose lotion? Please share!