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True Beauty Box Cruelty Free Cosmetics & Skin Care

January 23, 2013 By moxiereviews 15 Comments

True Beauty Box. What is it?

True Beauty Box is for you if you love to try different natural and cruelty free cosmetics and skin care! This is a new monthly service that launched in December of 2012. Here’s how it works. Unlike other beauty boxes where you may or may not receive items that are cruelty free, Love True Natural is the company that is running the True Beauty Box. Love True Natural is a 100% natural and cruelty free beauty company.

The companies that are part of the True Beauty Box are as follows:

Lavera

• Made in Germany for over 25 years

• Certified Natural, Cruelty Free
• Designed for sensitive skin
• Over 300 gluten-free products

Benecos

• Certified Natural, Organic ingredients
• Gluten free and cruelty free
• Made in Germany
• Trendy, chic and affordable

True Natural

• Formulated & produced in the U.S.
• 100% natural ingredients
• NPA Certified Natural

While I encourage everyone to always double-check, True Beauty Box does guarantee that all of the products that members receive will be free of: Parabens, PEG, Phthalates, Petrochemicals, and synthetic colors.

Another great feature of the True Beauty Box is that every month there are three to four FULL Size products, plus you will receive samples. In addition, True Beauty Box members will have exclusive access to sales and special prices on the Love True Natural website. The members-only promo codes are for 15% Off on LoveTrueNatural.com.

I followed the same steps that any member would to receive a box. I took a beauty profile quiz at www.truebeautybox.com and then I choose the style of box I wanted (Flirt, Veganista, or Indulge). After the quiz I submitted the information and was sent the Flirt Box in Organically On Trend. It was that easy.

True Beauty Box is a month to month program, and you will receive a “sneak peak” of each beauty profile on the 12th of each month. They do that because they want to make certain that you’re going to love what you receive. By having a month to month program, it means that you not only don’t have to make a commitment, but each month you can re-take the beauty quiz for a different beauty profile and box style. Of course, there is also the option to skip or cancel by the 15th of each month.

Just remember that after the initial charge (for your first Box), you will automatically be charged on the 16th of each month if you do not notify them.

Here is the January box:

Opening the box. As you can see, everything is nicely packed and in perfect condition!

There is usually a card to describe what is in the box, but since it was sent to me a few days ahead of schedule, mine did not have one.

What full size products were in my True Beauty Box:

Benecos Nail Polish – free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Camphor, Phthalates, and Colophony

Lavera Tinted Moisturizer – 100% natural, tinted moisturizer that is enriched with vitamins, minerals and organic Aloe Vera.

Lavera Mattifying Mineral Finish - This mineral powder gives skin a soft, velvety finish.

Sante Lipgloss in the color Rose Wood.

What Packets were in the True Beauty Box:

Lavera Natural Liquid Foundation

Green People Intensive Repair Shampoo and

Green People Intensive Repair Conditioner

(both for colored/damaged hair)

Monthly Goodie was Sassy Knots. Sassy Knots are available in Headbands and Hair Ties. I received a hair tie and it’s great because it doesn’t snag my hair and it also doesn’t leave an annoying dent in my hair. Each hand-tied band is treated with a fray-resistant process. Great extra!

Sassy Knots

Check out Benecos nail polish in Deep Plum. A really rich, beautiful color. I have only one coat of polish and a top coat. I took this under various lights so you could see the dark, dramatic plum color. I had no trouble applying the polish and it’s so impressive that I was able to do my manicure with only one coat!!

Sante Lipgloss in Rose Wood:

Sante lipgloss

A glittery lipgloss in a jar. This will give a beautiful shine to your lips. You could apply it by itself, or top of a lipstick. This was very moisturizing!

Lavera Tinted Moisturizer:

Lavera

Love having a pump on this moisturizer!

Lavera

Notice that there is an expiration date on the bottom:

Lavera

Lavera Mattifying Mineral Finish - This mineral loose powder gives skin a soft, velvety finish. Why would you use it? Loose powder will extend lip & eye makeup, and provides a finish over liquid makeup or tinted moisturizer.

Lavera

I love that Lavera includes a puff with a band for you to hold to make it even easier to apply the loose powder!

The Flirt Box in Organically On Trend was an excellent value at $30.00. Check the True Beauty Box website for prices and further details.

Disclosure: I received the True Beauty Box for review. All links are for your convenience only.

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Bold For Men Dry Shave Gel

December 24, 2012 By moxiereviews Leave a Comment

Bold For Men Dry Shave Gel Description

Bold For Men Shave Gel is a product that I would like to bring to your attention. This is described by the company as a “luxury shave product” that is designed to deliver a dry shave, as opposed to a “wet” shave. There is no water, no foam. The transparent gel allows you to see where you’ve already shaved and thus reduces overall shave time. This product can be used on the face, and head.

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Bold for Men

Bold for Men is vegan. It does not contain any animal ingredients. Bold For Men also does not test any ingredients/formulas on animals and is part of the PETA cruelty free program. Also! The formula is alcohol free, paraben free and fragrance free

Dry Shave Gel : A Luxurious Waterless Shave

Step 1 is the Pre-Shave: Apply a thin layer onto shaving area and wait for 30 seconds. This will soften/prep the hair to allow for a smoother shave.
Step 2 is the Shave: Gently shave. Allow the blade to slide without applying any pressure. You can even shave against the direction of hair if you feel it gives you a closer shave. Rinse the razor when needed as you would using any other shaving product.
Step 3 is the After-Shave: Reapply a thin layer on shaved area for a clean finish. A combination of natural essential oils will help fight against razor-burn & irritation.

Bold For Men Dry Shave Gel Ingredients:

Water, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernal Extract, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Panthenol, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Zingiber Offinate (Ginger) Root Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Oil, 1,2Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Blue 1, Red 33

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Price : 4 oz. for $16.00

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jane iredale Lip Drink SPF 15 Lip Balm Review

December 20, 2012 By moxiereviews 6 Comments

jane iredale- The Skin Care Makeup

I have a terrific product that I will review: the jane iredale product, the Lip Drink. Jane Iredale founded Iredale Mineral Cosmetics in 1994, and her goal has been to ”make products that look good, feel good and are good for the skin. Products must be easy to apply, as well, so that a woman can be her best in the shortest amount of time.”

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jane iredale products are certified cruelty free by PETA!

This jane iredale product is SPF 15 from the lip balm’s active ingredient, zinc oxide. It is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, and when used regularly it can aid in the prevention of sun-induced damage to the skin. The Lip Drink provides Medium Protection from UVB/UVA rays.

I like that the lip balm tube is designed to appeal to both women and men. It’s not just women that have to worry about skin cancer; men are equally at risk, of course! The lip balm is advertised as being colorless, which is true, but I do get a white tint on my lips.

This is practical for all seasons. Your lips can get scorched from the winter winds and the sun’s rays in the summer.

Ingredients in the jane iredale Lip Drink

This is the back of the box:

The Lip Drink bears the Recommended by Label:

Another great aspect is that the Lip Drink has no petroleum-derived products. Jane Iredale reports that it is Vegan and Gluten Free. The smell and flavor is from lemon and carrot oils.

See the open jar symbol? That’s the EU (European Union) requirement that all boxes and labels contain that symbol with the number of months you can expect to use the product at its “optimal performance.” So the period the consumer has on the Lip Drink is 12 months.

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Erno Laszlo Hollywood Collection Holiday Set

December 18, 2012 By moxiereviews Leave a Comment

Erno Laszlo

Erno Laszlo company celebrates his 85th Anniversary (1927-2012), and I have a review of two of the products contained in the Limited Edition, The Hollywood Collection Holiday Set. Dr. Erno Laszlo was known for not only creating products and beauty regimes for Hollywood celebrities, but also for having products available for those who wanted to have a complexion like those of the beautiful people! Erno Laszlo didn’t believe in magic potions, in fact one of his famous quotes is, “Beautiful skin requires a commitment, not a miracle.” Erno Laszlo is considered to be the founder of modern skin care as many products today were inspired by his brand.

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Erno Laszlo Hollywood Collection Holiday Set

Marilyn Monroe was a friend of Erno Laszlo and a huge fan of his products. The Hollywood Collection, which is a limited edition, is inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Dr. Laszlo custom blended formulas for Marilyn’s skincare needs. The two products in the Collection are inspired by the actual notes that Dr. Laszlo had created especially for Ms. Monroe. The duo is $75.00, and are for all skin types.

This is what is written on the back of the Collection box:

The Hollywood Collection is a very luxurious body duo that include a 6.8 oz. Hydra Therapy Bath and Shower Gel and an 6.8 oz. Hydra Therapy BodySkin Cream.

With the Hydra-Therapy Bath and Shower Gel, you will very quickly be able to have a to have a really thick, rich foam that smells wonderful. It has a light floral scent to it. It is advertised as being able to “wash away the cares of the day while energizing the skin and body.” Very accurate! Although the Holiday season can be very joyous, it is also sometimes stressful. I used the Hydra-Therapy Bath and Shower Gel in the shower and washed all my holiday tension away. It is wonderful!

When your skin is dry it’s not only unattractive, but it could be a sign of your skin’s aging process. By using a moisturizer that is very nourishing, like Hydra-Therapy BodySkin Cream, you will help to prevent the signs of aging that occur when you lose moisture. The hydrating body cream is very rich and creamy, and will smooth your the skin with super antioxidant properties. This cream has a very nice, subtle, floral scent.

Erno Laszlo has legions of loyal followers, and after trying the body duo, it’s easy to see why.

Ingredients:

HYDRA-THERAPY BATH & SHOWER GEL Water (Aqua/Eau), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Pca, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Disteareth-75 Ipdi, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum (Fragrance), Ci 14700 (Red 4)

HYDRA-THERAPY BODYSKIN CREAM Water (Aqua/Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cetyl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Wheat Germ Glycerides, Tocopherol, Cyclomethicone, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Allantoin, Parfum (Fragrance), Carbomer, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethano¬ Lamine, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Dmdm Hydantoin, Bht, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Cl 14700 (Red 4), Cl 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Cl 19140 (Yellow 5)

Final Thoughts: There are many terrific ingredients; for example the bath and shower gel has aloe vera and panthenol; and the Hydra-Therapy BodySkin Cream features vitamin E, sesame oil and cocoa butter, which will all definitely leave your skin moisturized and incredibly smooth. Even the fragrance is very subtle, and I loved that. However, I wish that the cleansing agent, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, was not present in the Hydra Therapy.

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Dle Cosmetics New Light Up Lip Gloss Colors: Review, Swatches, Photos

December 13, 2012 By moxiereviews 4 Comments

Dle Cosmetics

Dle Cosmetics is a cruelty free company, and they have very kindly provided me with five new shades of their all natural Light Up Gloss to test and review. I’ve previously written about them, and was also was very fortunate to have been able to interview the Founder of Dle Cosmetics, Diana Lee. Light Up Gloss contains “no fillers, and no Crap!” Yes, that’s a quote.

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If you haven’t already watched it, check out the video the company created: “Say NO to CLOWNFACE!

Packaged well so all the glosses arrived safely.

Dle Cosmetics New Lip Gloss Colors:

Coral Me Bad, Peach Creamsicle, Midnight Mauve, Pink Lollipop Killer, and Plump Plum are each $8.95 USD.

Peel off, and there is the mirror!

It’s very easy to get the gloss to light up. Simply twist the cap open, and it begins to light up.

What a great little light you have with the Dle Cosmetics packaging!

As you can hopefully see from the photos, the Lip Glosses are all highly pigmented.

The colors that Dle Cosmetics first produced (Jess Barely, Poison Apple, and Pink Fettish), are available in a special three pack price of $19.95 USD. Swatches of these can be seen at my past blog post.

Thoughts on the Dle Cosmetics Lip Glosses

Of course, the Light Up Gloss is being reviewed because it’s cruelty free. Other aspects I like are that I believe that all the colors are very wearable; you can put the gloss on for work, for running errands, etc.. Although I am have a very fair complexion, I believe that the gloss colors will work for all skin complexions. The Lip Gloss is not sticky, definitely not gloppy, and has a nice shine! The Gloss did not dry out my lips, and, in fact, I found it to be very moisturizing. Last, but certainly not least, I love the fact that there is a light and a mirror to apply the gloss.

As I reported in my past review, Megan from Dle Cosmetics made this estimate about the LED light. ”…it has a life span of up to 30 hours of continuous use. However, we’ve found that after approximately 6-8 hours, it does become dimmer if just left on…though with normal use, it will outlast the tube of gloss.”

Dle Cosmetics Shipping/ Refund Policy

Dle Cosmetics will try to ship out your order within one business day. The flat rate US shipping for $3.95!! “ Even if you order a bazillion of our products, standard shipping will still be $3.95! “ International flat rate shipping fee is $20.00 USD.

I believe that you will love the lip glosses, but it’s nice to know that if you have any issues, Dle Cosmetics has this policy: “If any of our products fail to meet your expectations, please send it back for a refund or exchange! *Shipping charges are not refundable unless we’ve screwed up your order.”

Dle Cosmetics Natural Gloss Ingredients:

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*,Kaolin, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter)*, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Powder*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*,Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract*. May Contain: Mica (CI 77019) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), (CI 77491), (CI 77492).

***PROMO CODE!!!!

25% off your entire order! http://www.DLeCosmetics.com promo code: DLeHoliday2012 Active now until the New Year!****

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