Cleopatra's Choice 100% Raw Shea Butter Review!

 

The other day I got sent a HUGE tub of Raw Shea Butter from Adovia to review. Up until this, I had never tried actual raw shea butter before, only the kind in a moisturizer, so I was excited to get to try it out. 

Here's some pictures courtesy of Adovia before I get started on my my review!

When you take the Raw Shea butter out of the tub, it has a very thick consistency and looks like this

Here's a picture of the top of the tub. YES ONE POUND of Shea Butter!!

And from the side

So on to my review. In my opinion this stuff is great! It's pretty hard but if you rub it in your hands for just a few seconds it gets soft really quickly. This is completely unscented though, as it's 100% Shea Butter, so keep that in mind. It has kind of a nutty, natural smell to it, which would be good for moisturizing if you have sensitive skin. I used this on my knees and elbows when I tried it, and it left them soft and smooth all day. The only negative I've noticed about it is that if you apply too much it is a little bit on the greasy side. So just be careful if you're going to use this by itself.

Another option for this product is that you could use it to make your own custom moisturizers for your body, cuticles, or even your hair! I looked it up online and there are TONS of recipes for Raw Shea butter products, and I'm looking forward to making some body butter and cuticle butter VERY soon. For only $16 you get an ENTIRE POUND of Shea Butter, and like I said a little bit goes a LONG way, so this is definitely a cost effective solution to making lotions and whatnot! As soon as I make my products I will definitely post a recipe!

You can pick this up for only $16 on Amazon right now if you CLICK HERE, AND you can even get free shipping!!! :) You can also click the link above to find out more if you're interested. 

Everything I've had the chance to try from Adovia/Cleopatra's Choice so far has been AMAZING and I guarantee, you will not be disappointed in this either!

Happy Monday!

Xx Ashley C.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Bear's Beauty All Natural Skincare Review!

For those of you who read my last Glam Box review, you might have read a little about Bear's Beauty. I mentioned that I was interested in trying their cleansing oil, and was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to try it for review! Here is what I received!

• Tea Tree Organic Shea Balm
• Healing Whip
• Grapefruit Cleansing Oil 

Bear's Beauty is a small company that focuses on 100% handmade, all natural, cruelty free, green, and chemical free skincare! I love handmade beauty items and have been on a serious cleansing oil kick lately ever since I used Julep's Bare Face Cleansing oil! I love Bear's Beauty's cleansing oil even more!!! I'm officially hooked!
Here's a closer look at the cleansing oil:

It also came with a description and a full list of ingredients!

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I've been using the cleansing oil for about three days now. First of all, I absolutely LOVE the grapefruit scent!! It smells really fresh, which of course is really nice when you're washing your face! This stuff is packed full of AWESOME ingredients too! It leaves my skin feeling nice and refreshed and very clean! It also takes off every stitch of my makeup, including my waterproof eyeliner and mascara which is a huge HUGE plus for me! I've been coping with some acne issues for a few months now, and I feel like I've already seen some progress in my skin looking more like it's healthy, normal self! Everyone must try this cleansing oil!! I highly HIGHLY recommend it!

You can purchase this in various sizes. 1 Oz is $7, 2 Oz is $14, and 8 Oz (HUGE) is $45!

There are also many kits available for various prices, you can check them out in their store HERE!

The next item I received is Organic Shea Balm in the scent Tea Tree! I picked tea tree for my scent because I LOVE tea tree and it makes me feel minty fresh. I love Shea Butter as it is SUPER moisturizing and I have pretty dry skin on my hands, cuticles, elbows, and knees! I love the way this stuff feels on my hands. It makes them instantly moisturized. Plus, its SUPER thick, and a little goes a long way so this will last me forever! It is 100% Pure Raw Shea Butter. This is awesome. You can purchase it unscented or in a scent in various sizes. 1 Oz for $5, 2 Oz for $9.50, 4 Oz for $17, and 8 Oz for $30! Purchase it HERE! 

The last item I received is Bear's Beauty's Healing whip. I'm not 100% sure what scent this is, I need to ask, but I think it may be Coconut, because that is the scent I found for sale on her site! This stuff is pretty awesome too! It can be used after you exfoliate your body after a shower. You just smooth it on your skin and it is supposed to help with ingrown hairs, body acne, and eczema. I haven't used it yet, but I get some pretty wicked ingrown hairs, so I'm definitely going to test this out ASAP! It also comes in various sizes. 1oz for $7, 2 oz for $14, 4 oz for $28, and 8 Oz for $50! Buy it HERE!

SO! In conclusion, I am left with a MUCH MUCH better impression of my products, than the body butter I received in my Glam Box. I love ALL OF THESE, and once I run out of cleansing oil, I am definitely going to repurchase. If you love things that are all natural, definitely check out Bear's Beauty!

Here's some links!

Bear's Beauty Facebook Page

Bear's Beauty Etsy Shop

Bear's Beauty Blog

Until next time,

Xx Ashley C.

*Note These items were provided to me for my honest opinion & review*