ChapStick True Shimmer – Never Leave the House Without One!

ChapStick has never really been a cosmetic item used to add an element of glamour to the face, but rather to moisturize and comfort your lips. But, the new ChapStick True Shimmer ($2.29) line changes this. In addition to soothing dry, flaky lips, True Shimmer ChapStick leaves lips shimmery and with a hint of tint to the lips.

I own three flavors of True Shimmer ChapStick – Peppermint Rush (hits stores in August), Botanical Berry, and Tropical – and they smell just as the names suggest. Usually I wear them under my lip gloss as a moisture and shimmer base but I also find myself wearing them alone often because they make my lips look so soft and lustrous.

My personal favorite is Peppermint Rush, as it not only smells and looks great on but it also makes lips tingle. Just what I love in a lip balm! Look out for this version in stores next month.

The Healthy Deodorant by Lavanila is Not Your Ordinary

There’s nothing ordinary about The Healthy Deodorant by Lavanila ($18). Not only are the scents amazing (my favorite is Vanilla Grapefruit, which smells very warm with a hint of fruit essence), but this deodorant is 100% natural! That means no parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals, or phthalates are to be found. What it does contain is aloe, essential oils and antioxidants which soothe and pamper the skin under your arms.

When I first smoothed on The Healthy Deodorant I was amazed at how comfortable it felt. Not to mention, it goes on completely clear! The formula left me comfortably dry and smelling delicious all day. The Healthy Deodorant is seriously amazing. It also looks pretty sitting among the rest of my smell-goods.

Cherry Me Bloom Rooibos and Acai Tea for Weight Loss and Clear Skin

I’ve been drinking this yummy caffeine-free tea by Village Tea Company for the past two weeks and with pleasing effects. Cherry Me Bloom Rooibos and Acai Tea ($13.95) gets its tasty flavor from sour cherry, lemon grass, and acai and is full of antioxidants and natural energy. Rooibos is a choice herb for natural detoxification while providing a gentle energy pick-me-up. I drink about two cups of this tea each day and find myself retaining much less water and attaining clearer skin by the day.

The container holds not only the loose-leaf tea but also three cotton muslin bags to be used for brewing. What’s also cool is that the cylinder container is 100% recyclable and can be used over and over again to store items such as makeup brushes or paper clips once your tea runs out.