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Goddess Beauty: The October Union Part 2

Now for the second roundof reviews of THE OCTOBER UNION goodies!

First up is the LIP SALVE.

It’s ORGANIC & BEEGAN.

The ingredients are: coconut oil, cocoa butter, beeswax, non-gmo vitamin-e, alkanet root, essential oils of rose otto and palmarosa.

I love this stuff! It keeps my lips soft without leaving a a film (you know what I mean?)

The only thing I would change is maybe the packaging. I would love to have this stuff in a tube I don’t wanna keep putting my fingers in it (just a personal preference).

and now the BOTANICAL PERFUMES!!

I got a sample set which let me pick three oil samples.

Isn’t that the most awesome idea ever?!!

I got:

RITUAL: jasmine patchouli sandalwood saffron amber

BLUMOON: lavender, ylang ylang, jasmine and pink grapefruit

HARLOT: tobacco absolute, rose, clove and pepper

My favorite is BLUMOON!

I love the kick the grapefruit gives it. It’s very refreshing.

I think next time I’m gonna try the solid version of this.

I love the idea of perfume oils but I found this to be a bit oily and the scent didn’t last as long as I’d like.

The OCTOBER UNION is officially one of my fave shops.

From the cute, delicate, packaging to the high quality products, I’m just completely smitten.

I even have a mini shopping list of what I wanna get next:

Cleansing Grains

Cult of the Sun Natural SPF

Charcoal Detox Mask

Hibiscus & Tumeric Honey Scrub

Mineral Salt Bath Soak

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March 26, 2014 Permalink Leave a response Esty Shop, Goddess Beauty, Shops I love, beauty, began, Etsy, herbal steam, jojoba oils, lipbalm, natural, natural perfume, organic, perfume oils, the october union, vegan

Buckets of Love!

Buckets of Love by tribesandthings

1. California Geo-Tribal bag

2. Sanibel Drawstring Tote

3. Leather bag with fringing

4. Marais Crochet Tote

5. Mini San Luis Bag

6. Leather look Duffle

7. Leather Weave Bag

8. Wayunkita Special Edition

9. Leather Croc

10. Ganesh Bucket Bag

I need (read want) one of these babies for the upcoming spring & summer but how can I choose?! I’m partial to #5 and #8 most of all….

Which is your favorite?

March 6, 2014 Permalink Leave a response Goddess Style, Shops I love, asos, Bohemian, boho, bucket bag, chila, designer, duffle bag, fashian, inspiration, inspo, polyvore, ss2014, stela 9, Style

Goddess Beauty: The October Union Part 1

Since deciding that I wanted to incorporate more natural products into my skincare and bath & body routines, I’ve been on the hunt for new products and it turns out ETSY is the MECCA of organic herbal skincare (total duh moment right?!).

The October Union is just one of the many shops I found and I couldn’t wait to test out their products.

I ordered the Herbal Steam, the Cocoa + Rose Lip Salve and a Botanical Perfume Sample Pack.

In the first installment of these reviews I will be talking about the Herbal Face Steam pictured below.

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Bottom Line: THIS STUFF IS GOLD.

Background Info: I have combination oily acne prone skin and I am currently suffering from cystic breakouts on my jawline.

Ingredients: organic flowers, herbs, leaves, roots, lavender, peppermint, sage, comfrey, yarrow, elder flowers and rose.

Thoughts:

I was a bit apprehensive about the peppermint because I’ve used LUSH products before with peppermint and my face didn’t like it.

Per the instructions, I added 2 tablespoon to just boiled water and let it steep for 10 minutes. I then placed my freshly cleansed face over the container and covered it with a towel and stayed that way for 10 minutes.

When I was done my face felt sooo soothed, not just the outside skin but under the skin itself felt soothed if that makes sense? It felt like I had just gotten a massage & facial. It was such a relaxing experience and I didn’t even have to leave my house!

It was LOVELY.

It’s been a week since I first used it and I haven’t had any nasty reactions . I’m about to get another bottle for my sister because like I said THIS STUFF IS GOLD!

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