K.Voss Shine-On Stick

November 4, 2019 | jodi - a brash attitude

Hello, hello!

Today I’m reviewing the Shine-On Stick from K.Voss that came in my October Petit Vour box. [info in italics taken from the Petit Vour website]

A buildable and blendable cream highlighter stick with an iridescent finish that glides on easily for on-the-go glow.

The creamy formula of this one of a kind product can be used alone or under other highlighters for a more intense effect. Its iridescent shimmer finish adds dimension and a pearlescent glow to the skin that leaves a gorgeously subtle shine with one swipe while delivering lit-from-within luminosity for a marvelous no-makeup makeup look.

The main ingredient, Cupuaçu butter, comes from the Rain Forest and is known for its uniquely rich content of phytosterols which benefit dry and damaged skin. It combats free radicals in the tissue, and fatty acids to protect and moisturize, delivering a true healing and restructuring benefits as it improves the skin’s moisture barrier with ultra hydration for improved elasticity.

This highlighter stick is available in two shades – metallic sunrise and sparkling rose. I received metallic sunrise. Because I’m quite pale, I can use this as a blush or as a highlighter – it all depend on how much I apply and how much I blend it out. The below is swatched without blending so you can see how intense the colour can be.

Ingredients 100% Cruelty-Free and Vegan | Camelina Sativa (Wild Flax) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candelilla (Euphorbia Cerifera) Wax, Silica, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Clycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuocu) Seed Butter, Sorbic Acid. [+/- (May Coantain/ Peut Contenir) Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci77981), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77942, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850)].

Thanks for reading

Disclosure: This came in my Petit Vour subscription that I pay for.

Petit Vour Unboxing & First Impressions October 2019

October 30, 2019November 23, 2019 | jodi - a brash attitude

Hello, hello! My October Petit Vour box finally arrived on October 25th. I often show my Petit Vour box on my InstaGram, but here on the blog you will get the unboxing AND first impressions. Full reviews to follow once I’ve had a chance to test things out. [info in italics is taken from the Petit Vour website]

Petit Vour is a cruelty-free and vegan monthly subscription box with four (occasionally five) products. The subscription is $18 USD a month in the US, $23 USD for Canada, and $25 USD for the rest of the world. With the exchange rate @1.3621 my box cost me $31.33 CAD this month.

Let’s take a look:

KVoss Shine On Stick (full size $28 USD)

A buildable and blendable cream highlighter stick with an iridescent finish that glides on easily for on-the-go glow.

I’ve tried a few KVoss products and liked them a lot, so hopefully I’ll like this highlighter stick as well! It is super pretty shade!

Province Apothecary Moisturizing Cleanser + Makeup Remover (sample size 30ml $20 USD, full size 120ml $44 USD)

The Moisturizing Cleanser + Makeup Remover with Avocado & Raspberry Oil is great for all skin types. These hydrating oils remove makeup & excess oil, restoring your skin’s natural radiance while gently cleansing without over-drying your skin or destroying its natural pH. Raspberry Oil stimulates cell turnover, rejuvenating skin. Bergamot Oil clears congestion. Frankincense tones the skin. Lavender heals blemishes and works as a restorative. This essential oil blend calms, reduces stress, and relaxes your parasympathetic nervous system. The cleanser helps your skin stay nourished, balanced, and healthy.

This sounds great! For now it will be getting stashed as I have several cleansers that I’m testing out for the CertClean 5th Annual Beauty Awards Judging Panel.

Akar Skin Balance Toning Mist (sample size 0.5oz, $12 USD, full size 2.4oz $55 USD)

This fine, non-sticky mist of rose and orange blossom sets gently into skin to provide hydration. Balance enables greater absorption of nutrients by lowering skin’s surface tension. Formulated to strengthen the acid mantle layer by restoring pH to optimum level and keeping environmental pathogens out.

The mist does not contain irritants like alcohol, nor is it watered down with water fillers, ensuring noticeably softer and luminous skin with use. For all skin types.

I love toner mists, and this one sounds perfect for my skin! Can’t wait to test it out!

LUXE Botanics Camu Brightening Moisturizer (sample size 0.34oz, $10 USD, full size 2oz, $85 USD)

Revitalise skin’s natural luminosity with this buttery soft moisturising cream infused with vitamin C rich Camu Camu. Potent concentrations of this Amazonian superfruit supports cellular energy to fade the appearance of dark spots, repair the look and feel of environmental damage and reveal a vibrant, glowing complexion.

Best suited for dull, sun damaged or lackluster skin.

Can’t wait to try this one out, sounds awesome – my skin does really well with vitamin C based products!

This month’s box has a total value of $70 USD, and with the exchange rate that I paid, that works out to be $95.35 CAD!

What do you think of this month’s box? Reviews to follow soon!

Thanks for reading

Disclosure: I pay for this subscription box!

K.Voss Bronzing Potion Glow Cream Review

April 19, 2019 | jodi - a brash attitude

Hello, hello!

Today I’m reviewing the Bronzing Potion Glow Cream from K.Voss that came in my March Petit Vour box. I’ve seen this product on Instagram, and it looked super pretty. [info in italics taken from Petit Vour]

Instant luminosity, no filter needed. This sheer illuminating cream creates a natural looking, no makeup glow to all skin tones while moisturizing for a soft, radiant complexion. This ultra-hydrating cream creates a subtle luster and the formula flatters all skin types. Worn alone, over makeup, or as a highlighter, the lightweight bronzer delivers an instant glow to every complexion.

The Brnzing Potion can be used all over the face, or just to highlight areas of the face. I’ve been wearing this mixed into my Juice Beauty CC Cream – it gives my skin a nice radiant glow, without being glittery or shimmery. Very natural looking, and non-greasy.

The swatches below from left to right: K.Voss Bronzing Potion Glow Cream, mix of K.Voss Bronzing Potion with Juice Beauty CC Cream, slightly rubbed in mix of K.Voss Bronzing Potion with Juice Beauty CC Cream. When applied normally (fully rubbed in), it is undetectable, and only appears as naturally glowy skin.

Bronzing Potion (Fragrance-Free) 10 mL / 0.33 oz – Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water, Propylene Glycol, Isododecane, Mica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Coco-Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- May Contain Peut Contenir Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499].

Have you tried the Bronzing Potion? How do you achieve a natural glow?

Thanks for reading

Disclosure: This came in my Petit Vour subscription box that I pay for.

Unboxing and First Impressions Petit Vour March 2019

April 10, 2019 | jodi - a brash attitude

Hello, hello!

My March Petit Vour arrived on April 8th, it seems to be arriving later each month. I often show my Petit Vour box on my InstaGram, but here on the blog you will get the unboxing AND first impressions. Full reviews to follow once I’ve had a chance to test things out. [all info in italics is taken from the Petit Vour website]

Let’s take a look at what was in the March Petit Vour box:

K. Voss Bronzing Potion Glow Cream (sample size 10ml / 0.33 fl oz, $20 USD, full size 30 ml / 1.01 fl oz, $52 USD)

I had one of the K.Voss Plumping Lip Balms and loved it, so I was super excited to try something else from this brand. I’ve seen the Bronzing Potion on InstaGram, and it looked really pretty.

Kahina Giving Beauty Oil Cleanser (sample size 0.37 oz / 11ml, $10 USD full size 3.3 oz / 100 ml, $59 USD)

Dissolve makeup, sunscreen and bacteria with this nourishing oil cleanser that leaves skin clean and soft without residue. Super hydrating, antioxidant rich plant oils combine with healing and anti-inflammatory Calendula, Turmeric, and Blue Tansy to calm and detoxify skin. Luxuriate in the scent of a blend of all natural neroli and geranium essential oils.

This unique Oil Cleanser is water soluble and can be removed with just water. No washcloth required. Ideal for dry, sensitive, and acne prone skin.

This oil cleanser sounds perfect for my sensitive skin, I’ll start using it as soon as I do a skin patch test.

Little Barn Apothecary Honeysuckle + Grapefruit Body Oil (sample size 1.5 oz / 44ml $14 USD, full size 4oz / 118ml, $50 USD)

Luxurious daily moisturizer crafted with organic skin perfecting oils of sesame, jojoba, avocado and vitamin E for intense moisture and a glistening youthful glow. Formulated for all skin types, non-greasy formula quickly absorbs deep into skin providing vitamins and minerals. An indulgent journey through fields of white sun-drenched blossoms, lightly kissed by delicate pink citrus. Honeysuckle absolute and pink grapefruit essential oils blend to create this perfectly sensual aroma: sweet, mildly citrus, sun-drenched floral.

I do like body oils, hopefully I will like the scent!

Andalou Naturals Citrus Sunflower Uplifting Shower Gel (sample size 1.7 fl oz, $2 USD, full size 8.5 fl oz, $10 USD)

This skin conditioning gel blends emollient rich rosehip and argan oils with coconut water and gentle cleansing botanicals for fresh, healthy looking skin. Uplifting citrus sunflower delights the senses as superfruit antioxidants and ultra-hydrating aloe vera help protect and uplift skin’s moisture barrier for an invigorating, all-over body treatment.

Andalou Naturals makes great bath and body products, so I’m pretty sure that this will be great!

This month, Petit Vour included a bonus for all their subscribers – a fan favourite from either Juice Beauty or Evolvh!

I received the Juice Beauty Green Apple Cleansing Bar (Sample size 1.2 oz / 34g $3 USD) – I’ve gotten this one before in a Petit Vour box back in June 2018, and really liked it, the review is here.

This month’s box was valued at $46 USD – which works out to $62.92 CAD. All in all, I’m really happy with this month’s box. Reviews to follow once I’ve had a chance to test everything out!

Thanks for reading

Disclosure: I pay for this monthly subscription!

Weekly Recap to Feb 12th to 18th

February 18, 2018 | jodi - a brash attitude

Hello, hello!

Just a recap of the past week’s blog posts in case you’ve missed out and want to catch up.

Monday, Feb 12th – Andalou Naturals Brighten & Tighten Hydro Serum Facial Mask Review

Wednesday, Feb 14th – Pinrose Secret Genius Review

Friday, Feb 16th – K Voss Cinnamon Lip Plumper Review

Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day!

Please see original reviews for product disclosures.

K Voss Cinnamon Lip Plumper Review

February 16, 2018 | jodi - a brash attitude

Hello, hello!

Today I’m reviewing the Cinnamon Lip Plumper from K Voss that came in my January Petit Vour box. [info in italics taken from Petit Vour]

Petit Vour January 2018

This lip balm contains a luxurious and intensely reparative formula that works on contact to soften roughness, relieve discomfort and help rejuvenate seriously dry lips. A potent concentration of Coconut Oil and Almond Oil renew the delicate lip area while strengthening lips’ moisture barrier to help prevent further damage.

K Voss Cinnamon Lip Plumper

The plumping feature comes from the wonderful time-tested bark of the tropical evergreen tree; cinnamon. Cinnamon is a spice originating from Sri Lanka that has been used for thousands of years for health and beauty. It is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial and stimulates blood circulation. For this reason it makes an excellent all-natural alternative as a lip plumper!

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As a lip balm addict I was very happy to try this one out. I find that a lot of lip plumpers are drying on the lips, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

K Voss Cinnamon Lip Plumper

This lip balm is super moisturizing, and smells and tastes like cinnamon hearts candy. The plumping tingle is a little intense at first, but it gives the lips a just kissed flush.

It has minimal ingredients – which I love:

100% Cruelty-Free and Vegan | Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Soy Wax, Cassia (Cinnamon) Oil.

K Voss Cinnamon Lip Plumper

I absolutely love this plumping lip balm. I’d like to try more from K Voss.

Do you like plumping lip balms, or is the tingle too much for you?

Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day! ❤

Disclosure: In case you missed it at the beginning, this came in my Petit Vour subscription box that I pay for.

Weekly Recap Feb 5th to 11th

February 11, 2018 | jodi - a brash attitude

Hello, hello!

Just a recap of the past week’s blog posts in case you’ve missed out on something and want to catch up.

Monday, February 5th – Attitude Super Leaves Nourishing & Strengthening Shampoo & Conditioner Review

Attitude Super Leaves Nourishing & Strengthening Shampoo & Conditioner

Wednesday, February 7th – Bite Beauty The Perfect Bite Amuse Bouche Lipstick Set Swatches

Friday, February 9th – Petit Vour Unboxing January 2018

Petit Vour January 2018

I’ve been recovering from a terrible cold this past week, so I’ve been unable to keep up with my daily yoga practice. I’m feeling loads better so I’m hoping to get back at a daily practice some time this week.

Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day! ❤

Disclosure: I paid for all these things!

Petit Vour January 2018 Unboxing

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 | jodi - a brash attitude

Hello, hello!

My January Petit Vour Box finally arrived this week, let’s take a look inside!

Petit Vour January 2018

Just a reminder, that the box is $23 USD per box for Canada (it is $18 USD per month for the US, and $25 USD per month for all other countries). I’m using the exchange rate that I paid this month’s box in calculating the overall value – I paid $29.60 CAD for the January box.

Petit Vour January 2018

Andalou Naturals Brighten & Tighten Hydro Serum Facial Mask with Vitamin C – My skin seems to do really well with vitamin C, so I’m looking forward to trying this shhet mask out.

Petit Vour January 2018

Aromatherapy Associates Hydrating Revitalising Face Oil – In the previous month’s box, I received a bath and shower oil from Aromatherapy Associates and really loved it, so I’m really looking forward to testing out this facial oil. It is a blend that includes Frankincense, borage and rose (all three things that I love).

Petit Vour January 2018

We Love Eyes Tea Tree Eyelid & Eyelash Foaming Cleanser – This sounds really great, but tea tree oil is an ingredient that often irritates my skin, so I’m going to give this to someone who is not sensitive to this as I don’t want to risk a reaction.

Petit Vour January 2018

K Voss Cinnamon Lip Plumper – A lip balm AND plumper all in one. As a lip balm addict who also loves the tingle feeling of lip plumpers, I am so excited about this one!

Petit Vour January 2018

Total value of this month’s box $58.20 USD ($74.89 CAD)! Even though I’ll be giving away the eye wash, I think that I got my money’s worth this month! Reviews to follow once I’ve had a chance to try things out.

All products in the Petit Vour Box are cruelty free and vegan, how awesome is that?

Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day! ❤

Disclosure: I pay for this monthly subscription. And yup, my opinions are always very much my own.

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