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Eco-Natural Soap Review and Giveaway!

October 15, 2012 by Cassie 51 Comments

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I have done a few reviews now for my friend Alicia over at Eco-Natural Soap, and I am always excited when she contacts me to do another because I get to try out more of her amazing products, which are eco-friendly, natural, and smell amazing.  The last time I focused on some psoriasis relief for Sawyer and body butter for me.  This time around I was thrilled to see they have added mineral make-up to their inventory!  I am somewhat of a minimalist when it comes to makeup, and what I do use I prefer to be natural as I believe it’s better for my skin.  I decided on two products to try in the mineral make-up department and chose lighter colors since we are heading into Winter and I am fair skinned.
I chose pink rose blush:
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and eye color shimmer in rose bronze:
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I was also able to select a soap to try out, and I could not resist the pumpkin spice soap bar!  I have been using it daily… it smells AMAZING.  It’s the perfect subtly invigorating fall scent!

Alicia was also kind enough to throw in a lip balm for me… I was happily surprised to see a Spearmint Lavender lip balm in my box!  I have used their lip balms before and love them!  They are nice and light, not too greasy or too thick and leave my lips feeling soft.  With the weather turning cooler, my lips had become dryer from riding my bike…. the lip balm has been a great help and smells fresh!

Let’s get back to the mineral makeup review, shall we?  Be prepared because you are about to see a really scary picture of me.  But we are all in the Halloween spirit, right?  Ok, so here I am just after getting out of the shower… don’t worry with clothes on…. but no makeup.   I took both of these pictures myself with my phone in about the same spot so you could really see the difference.

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After taking that picture, reviewing it and cringing, I applied some makeup.  Here are the steps I took so you know exactly what went into it…

1. I applied concealer under my eyes to lighten dark circles.
2. I applied a light primer on my eyelids all the way up to my brow.
3. I applied the mineral makeup eye shimmer in rose bronze to my entire lid up to my brow.
4. I applied a slightly darker bronzy mineral makeup I had on hand to the crease and lightly blended.
5. I finished my eyes with a charcoal eyeliner and a little mascara.
6. I applied the mineral makeup blush in pink rose to my cheeks.  Alicia had told me that the harder you push on your brush the darker it gets.  I found it darkened a little as I pushed and applied and got it to just where I wanted it.
7. Finally, I applied the lip balm for just a little sheen on the lips.

As you can see these are pretty minimal steps, but they left me where I wanted to be- looking natural, but a little better. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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I especially love the perfectly light touch the blush makes- it’s fabulous for Fall through Spring for me!  In the summer I will be ordering the bronzer they carry.  I also really love the eye color shimmer- it’s the perfect amount of shimmer…. subtle and light!  I definitely see a huge difference in the two pictures and I hope you do, too!

Just for fun, here is another picture.  In this one though I didn’t wear eye makeup except for liner and mascara, but I let the blush be the star… it gave me a nice soft glow.  Or at least I looked less like death.

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Now here is the good news for you!  One winner will receive their choice of a soap, body balm, and lip balm!  You are going to LOVE it!

Here are the rules….
To enter, you must leave a separate comment for each of the following:

1. Head on over to Eco-Natural Soap and leave a comment telling me what product you would most like to try.
2. Like Eco-Natural Soap on Facebook.

Those are the two ways to enter.  This giveaway is open to US residents only, and will run through Saturday, October 20th.  I will email the winner, so please make sure I have an email address for you.  Thank you and best of luck!
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  1. iram akrm says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:52 am

    good post many tips in your post me also tell you some tips
    A pimple starts when the pores in the skin become clogged with a type of oil called sebum, which normally lubricates the skin and hair.Herbal Eczema Treatment

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  2. [email protected] says

    October 15, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    The eczema relief balm, pretty please!

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  3. DecorandtheDog says

    October 15, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Pumpkin spice lip balm sounds amazing..and dangerous!!

    Look at you all prettied up. Does sucking up to the blogger count as an extra entry? But you really do look very pretty so it’s not really sucking up. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  4. Stephanie {The Driftwood Cottage} says

    October 15, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I’d love to try the foundation/concealer! I’ve been using a natural one that I like but it is pricey so I’d love to find an alternative.

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  5. Stephanie {The Driftwood Cottage} says

    October 15, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I liked them on FB!

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  6. Dear Emmeline says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    the coconut hiney oatmeal soap sounds awesome…but I’d also like to try the scalp health shampoo bar too…sounds intriguing!

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  7. Kelli Hull says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Anything pumpkin for this time of year sounds awesome!

    Kelli @ LittleCottageofMine

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  8. Kelly says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I like the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm. Pick me!

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  9. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Oh I’d LOVE that spearamint lip balm!

    You look so fresh and natural…just like your heart and soul!

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  10. mar says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I’d like to try the lip balms.

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  11. Ruffles and Relics says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    I would like to try the
    Facial Hydration combo!

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  12. pam {simple details} says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Honey Oatmeal moisturizer sounds like it would be good for dry Denver! Btw, I’m sure you’ve never heard this…your blue eyes are beautiful!

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  13. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    So naturally beautiful, friend. truly. I wish I had your soft milky skin. And you are right, those extra touches really finish the look and are icing on the cake ๐Ÿ™‚ I of course would love to try the Lip Relief” All Natural Lip Balm California Lemon (because, you know, California is cool and all – you should come here sometime ๐Ÿ˜‰ )

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  14. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    liked on FB ๐Ÿ™‚ now – WIN!

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  15. Ruth says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    I’d like to try their mineral blush or maybe the “lip relief” lip balm in the coco butter or lime flavor. Thanks.

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  16. Tam says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I am always looking for a good concealer, so I would love to try the foundation/concealer!

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  17. shaysue says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Blush – Sienna – looks great!!!

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  18. Kathy says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I love your blog. Would love to try the Coconut Milk Soap. It seems like it would be great for mosturizing.

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  19. Ali Richardson says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Pretty pretty girl ๐Ÿ™‚
    I think I would like to try the cocoa butter lip balm. My lips tend to dry up a bit in the winter.
    XOXO

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  20. Kathy says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Just went to Eco Natural Soap on Facebook and LIKED. Love your blog.

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  21. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    I have always wanted to try mineral make-up … you look fab in all of the pics!!

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  22. Kyra @ RACKS and Mooby says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I’d like to try the Citrus Sunrise Skin Balm!

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  23. Katlin and Melissa says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I’d like to try the cutical and nail relief balm! Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity-great review!

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  24. Katlin and Melissa says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    I just liked them on facebook too! Thanks!

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  25. Livin' La Vida Lanphear says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    I would like to try the Scars Stretch Marks Cellulite Relief Soap

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  26. Livin' La Vida Lanphear says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    I Like Eco-Natural Soap on Facebook.

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  27. Tammy says

    October 15, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    I would like the body balm in citrus sunrise!

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  28. Tammy says

    October 15, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    I like eco natural soap on Facebook.
    thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  29. Allison says

    October 15, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    You look beautiful Cassie. You’ve got the biggest blue eyes! I’d like to try the Spearmint Lavender Skin Balm.

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  30. Carrie says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:22 am

    I’d love to try one of those body balms– there’s so many, I can’t choose just one!

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  31. Carrie says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:23 am

    “liked” on FB! And by the way, you’re so purdy! {and I’m not just sucking up…}

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  32. Roisin says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:20 am

    I think I’d like to try the coconut milk honey soap.
    Rita at [email protected]

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  33. Roisin says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Liked them on FB.
    Rita at [email protected]

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  34. Melanie says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:33 am

    Ohhh, I’d like to try the peppermint lip balm! Thank you for hosting such a nice giveaway!

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  35. Melanie says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:33 am

    I liked Eco-Natural Soap on FB! Thank you!

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  36. Blessed Mommy says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:58 am

    the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balms all looked awesome!! Thanks!

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  37. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I’d start with lip balm – lemon, lime, orange – they all sound yummy!

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  38. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Liked them on FB1 And by the way, you look so fresh and pretty! You’re a natural beauty!

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  39. Dorothy says

    October 17, 2012 at 12:44 am

    I like them on Facebook. I have to say I would want the insect repellant. I attract bugs!

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  40. Dorothy says

    October 17, 2012 at 12:46 am

    I liked them on Facebook. What a cool giveaway. I hope I’m chosen!

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  41. Allison Parker says

    October 17, 2012 at 1:10 am

    I liked them on facebook!

    Reply
  42. Allison Parker says

    October 17, 2012 at 1:10 am

    I’d pick the P. M. Moisturizer Rejuvenator!

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  43. Samantha G. says

    October 17, 2012 at 1:31 am

    I’d like the Tepezcohuite Acne Relief Combo! I am in a terrible state with acne right now

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  44. Domestic Diva says

    October 17, 2012 at 1:31 am

    citrus sunrise sounds nice.

    Thanks for the chance.
    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

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  45. Samantha G. says

    October 17, 2012 at 1:31 am

    i liked ens on facebook!

    Reply
  46. The Painter Chicks says

    October 17, 2012 at 2:22 am

    The eye-color-semi-matte pyrite gold looks pretty.

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  47. The Painter Chicks says

    October 17, 2012 at 2:23 am

    I liked ens on FB

    Reply
  48. Sally says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:33 am

    I would love to try the pumpkin spice soap ๐Ÿ™‚

    [email protected]

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  49. Sally says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:33 am

    I’m following on Facebook ๐Ÿ™‚

    [email protected]

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  50. Erin says

    October 19, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    So many interesting sounding products! My face would probably be most grateful if I got the facial hydration soap. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for the chance to win!

    Erin

    And P.S., your eyes are such a gorgeous shade of blue!

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  51. Erin says

    October 19, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Liked Eco Natural Soap on FB.

    Reply

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