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Live Clean is one of my faourite brands. It is made with ingredients that work well for me, they smell great and they are made in Canada! When I learned they launched a dry shampoo I got really excited because I just had to see what they had planned.

Refreshes and revives your hair on those non-wash days. Specially formulated to neutralize odours, revitalize and add bounce to your hair. Clear, scalp-friendly formula with no white residue to clog pores.

Features:

  • Made with plant and naturally derived ingredients.
  • Enriched with Certified Organic Botanicals
  • For all hair types
  • No silicone
  • Eco-conscious
  • No white residue
  • 99% plant derived
  • Scalp-friendly
  • Leaping Bunny Certified
  • Dermatologist Tested
  • Hypoallergenic

Live Clean Dry Mist Shampoos come in four options, Fresh & Clean, Tropical Coconut, Lightly Scented and Salon Volume.

First off I want to stress that this actually isn't a dry shampoo, it is a Dry Mist Shampoo, meaning it comes out a bit damp and then dries up. Part of the reason for this is because it is aerosol free. It uses oxygen to propel it. Thus it kind of cascades out versus a strong pooooofff like traditional dry shampoo sprays. 
It doesn't contain powders to cause build up on the hair or scalp, making it scalp friendly. Instead it uses Arrowroot powder, Nettle and Witch Hazel to help control oil and cleanse the scalp without needing a wash.

So how do I like it? It is just different. I think that is the big thing to wrap your mind around. I don't have the same expectations, because it isn't the same.  I really enjoy the Salon Volume version because it is gives the most traditional dry shampoo results to me. I adore the scent of both the Tropical Coconut and Fresh & Clean (my faourite for anything Live Clean). 
Overall it is a nice change from traditional dry shampoos in the fact it is more scalp, hair and earth friendly. But if you are going in expecting a Dry Mist Shampoo to equal a Dry Shampoo you may be disappointed. I find it really does help me extend the length of time between my hair washing a few days and all without any white residue on my hair, which I really adore.

You can pick up Live Clean Dry Mist Shampoos at your local Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Real Canadian Super Store, and Well.ca

Have you tried Live Clean Dry Mist Shampoo yet? What do you think of it?
*This post features samples given to me for review purposes. All view and opinions are my own. This post my include affiliate links.
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Setting my home up for the holidays usually gets me pretty excited. I love to put out decorations, large and small. In the end, the little details really get me excited (like putting out my holiday teapot collection). Which is probably why I am pretty excited about Live Clean's two new seasonal foaming hand washes. They add a little charm to my powder room and kitchen while making my and everyone else's hands smell great.

Both the foaming hand soaps feature the same great formula as Live Clean's Foaming Hand Wash. It cleanses without stripping your skin. It pumps out foamy and one pump will do you. It is also SLS free and contains Vitamin E as well as Lavender, Chamomile and Rosemary.
The Frosted Apple version smells like apples, cinnamon and spices. It has hints that remind me of a warm apple cider, but not as mulled and not as sweet. This is 100% my type of fall scent. I would definitely buy other products that smell like this if they ever create them. The bottle has a whole and sliced apples as well as mittens on it as a pattern.
Fresh Snow, on the other hand, smells more clean and crisp.  I cannot really explain it, but it is fresh with a tiny hint of something masculine, my one coworker described it as a mild mahogany teak scent. The bottle has a winter wonderland on it, with snowfall, cabins, trees, people and dogs in the snow.

Overall I am in love with these hand washes. I love how they set a holiday mood with their adorable patterns and festive scents all while having a great formula. Plus, because the bottle are more winter-themed, I can keep them out all winter long.

Live Clean holiday scented Foaming Hand Soaps are currently available at mass retailers (Rexall, Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart, etc) as well as Well.ca, and Walmart.ca.

For those of you that aren't so into foaming hand soap and want a more traditional option, then you may be happy to learn that Live Clean has brought back their festive soap scents from last year too, Gingerbread Latte, Vanilla Peppermint and Holly Berry

As always Live Clean products are:
• Made in Canada • Plant Derived • With Certified Organic Botanicals • SLS Free • Triclosan Free • Benzalkonium Chloride Free • Hypoallergenic • Dermatologist Tested • Petrolatum Free • DEA Free • Paraben Free • Silicone Free • Phthalate Free • Phosphate Free • Pure Vegan • Never Tested on Animals • Package Recyclable •

*Products were sent for review, all views and opinions are my own.
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Now that fall is in full swing it is super important to keep your skin hydrated. That is why the lovely people at Live Clean are kind enough to let me host yet another giveaway. This time it is full of a wonderful selection of their Fresh Water products, all of which are great for your skin and have a fantastic fresh scent to them.

What you could win:
-Fresh Water Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner
-Fresh Water Hydrating Body Wash
-Fresh Water Hydrating Body Lotion
-Fresh Water Hydrating Liquid Hand Soap
-Live Clean Cool & Fresh Deodorant
That's 6 items in all.

As always, like all Live Clean products are:
-Made in Canada
-Minimum 97% Plant and Natural ingredients
-Enriched with Certified Organic Botanicals
-Petrolatum Free
-SLS Free
-DEA Free
-Paraben-Free
-Silicone Free
-Phthalate Free
-Phosphate Free
-Dye Free
-Pure Vegan & Vegetarian
-Cruelty-Free
-Never Tested on Animals
-Hypoallergenic
-Dermatologist Tested
-Packaging Recyclable
-Contains Biodegradable Ingredients
Fresh Water Hydrating Body Wash 500 ml:
This is a great creamy body wash that leaves my skin soft and clean without drying it out. With Vitamin E Hyaluronate, Rosemary and Chamomile it helps keep my skin nice and hydrated even when the weather is terrible. I love that it is 98% naturally derived and SLS free. 
Fresh Water Hydrating Liquid Hand Soap 500 ml:
Cold weather mixed with cold and flu season usually means dry hands, lucky for me this hand soap is gentle and creamy and prevents my skin from getting all dried out. It is formulated for those with normal to dry skin so it really is great this time of year.
Fresh Water Hydrating Body Lotion 500 ml:
I adore this lotion this time of year, it has a great consistency and a pump for ease of use. I really love how just having this nearby in the colder month can really stop my skin from drying out.
Cool & Fresh Deodorant:
This is my favourite of all four Live Clean Deodrants, it smells fresh and clean while keeping me dry and smelling great. With none of the stuff you don't want (aluminum,  propylene glycol and parabens) and all the things you do (baking soda, corn starch and 99% naturally derived ingredients) it really does an amazing job.
Fresh Water Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner 350 ml:
*I realized after I edited the photos that I was sent 2 conditioners, that being said you will be sent a shampoo and a conditioner if you win the giveaway*
Dry hair is something no one wants to deal with, as the weather cools it can become something we all can experience. Using a creamy shampoo and conditioner meant for dry hair that helps hydrate makes a big difference in keeping your hair feeling and looking great in the weather. This line is meant to do just that. I really adore all Live Clean shampoos and conditioners and these are no exception, my hair just drinks it up and the results show.

How to win?
Enter below
Live Clean Fresh Water Giveaway

Giveaway Rules:
  • This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only
  • The giveaway starts October 20, 2019, and ends on October 30, 2019
  • One winner will receive the prize pack described and shown in the post. Six (6) items from the Live Clean products.
  • Live Clean will be sending the winner their prize directly
  • Once the winner has been contacted, they will have 72 hours to provide me with their mailing information. If the winner fails to respond within the 7 hours, I will pick another winner and the same rules will apply.
  • Giveaway accounts will have their entries disqualified.
*Products were sent for me to run the contest. 
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I probably should have posted this sooner, but I have been busy with a big side project and it is taking up a lot of my time and energy right now.

Let's talk about the top 5 items I loved for the Summer of 2019.

Revlon ColorStay Looks Book Eye Shadow Palette in Maverick*
I love this palette, that really is all I should have to say. I love it so much and wore it almost all summer. In matte looks, shimmery looks, with just shades as a liner or just shades on my lid in a wash of colour, I wore it all over the place in lots of different ways. This is one pigmented palette in a tiny little package. I highly recommend it and am still looking to pick up some of the other shade options because it is just that good. I did write a full post on it, so check it out.

John Freida Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Formula Hair Serum
As I just found out, the packaging on this one has changed, I don't know when, but it looks completely different now. I have about 5 to 7 hair serums just hanging around my house and felt that maybe it was time that I try to actually use one up. I chose this one because I remembered that John Freda was kind of the originator of hair serums. Frankly, my hair was a little frizzy this summer due to how humid it was and I swam quite a bit. My hair actually really behaved well each time I used it my hair was soft, tamed and generally looked great. I am going to keep on using this until I use it up and move on to another serum or oil.

Live Clean Deodorant
I adore Live Clean's Deodorant! It is so fantastic. I have been trying to switch from antiperspirant to deodorant for a while and this really seems to be the product I was looking for to help me make that switch.  Like deodorants, it is free of aluminum, but it also has baking soda in it to help absorb odours and keep you smelling fresh. I really like the Fragrance-Free version and the Cool & Fresh scented one. Read all about my thoughts on it over here.

So...? Maui Waves Body Mist*
I would much rather wear body sprays or mists in the summer over perfumes. I find perfumes to heavy in the warm weather. I really love a beachy kind of scent in the summer and this one is that. It is fruity with lemon and notes of jasmine and amber. It is light and breezy, perfect for the summer.

Mac High-Light Powder in Fleur Real
I picked this up early in the summer from the Bay. It a gorgeous metallic overspray that vanished right away. Underneath was this beautiful light pink with Mac's Pearl-Matte finish, which is just lovely and the pearl isn't really noticeable. It is such a wearable shade I wear it all the time now.
There you go, 5 things I loved this past summer! Is there anything you loved all summer long?

*denotes pr samples sent for review. All views are my own.
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This month marks a huge milestone for me, my blog, this blog, it turns 10 years old. I never thought when I started blogging that this would ever happen, so I am excited and proud. *Also as a side note, today, the 10th, is my birthday.

I plan on doing a full post on my blogiversary, but for now, I want to talk about something else Live Clean's Argan Oil products. Live Clean first introduced Argan Oil products 10 years ago, in honour of this and my blog's 10th birthday I am going to have a giveaway.

Argan oil is great for our hair and skin, which is why this line is so fantastic. I know the cold weather is just around the corner so we will all need a little extra boost of hydration soon. Which makes this giveaway is happening at the perfect time.
Before I show you what you are entering to win, let's look at the why I love Live Clean:
  • Pure Vegan & Vegetarian
  • Cruelty Free
  • Never Tested on Animals
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Dermatologist Tested
  • Packaging Recyclable 
  • Minimum 96% Plant and Natural ingredients
  • Enriched with Certified Organic Botanicals
  • Petrolatum Free
  • SLS Free
  • DEA Free
  • Paraben-Free
  • Silicone Free
  • Phthalate Free
  • Phosphate Free
  • Dye Free
On to what is up for grabs:
Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Replenishing Body Wash
A creamy body wash that contains Argan Oil to help nourish and hydrate your skin while gently cleansing it. It also has Grape Seed and Olive Leaf extracts in it. It has 98% plant-derived ingredients. 500 mL. Suggested retail: $7.49 - $7.99.
Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Replenishing Body Lotion
Live Clean Makes great body lotions that feature a solid pump and a formula that is rich and hydrating. This one is no exception, it is loaded with Argan, Grape Seed and Olive Oils to help keep your skin soft and hydrated.  It has 98% plant-derived ingredients. 500 mL. Suggested retail: $7.49 - $7.99
Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Restorative Shampoo and Conditioner
Live Clean's Shampoos and Conditioners have become a must-have and constant repurchase for me. I love the formulas, the way they leave my hair, and the fact they are silicone-free. Loaded with Argan, Grape Seed and Olive Oil, it also contains Panthenol for added moisture and shine. The shampoo and conditioner both are 97% plant-derived. 350 mL. Suggested retail: $7.49 - $7.99 each.
Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Leave-in Conditioner Spray
I love a good leave-in hair spray, and this definitely is one of them. It features a combination of oils that hair love, Argan, Grape Seed, Olive and Castor all while not having silicone which can cause buildup and weight hair down. It has 96% plant-derived ingredients. 150 ml. Suggested retail: $7.49 - $7.99
Argan Oil Liquid Hand Soap
Gentle cleansing and all the benefits of Argan Oil make Live Clean Argan Oil Liquid Hand Soap the best among the best! Our 100% pure Argan Oil formula nourishes and replenishes the skin for improved texture and tone and certified organic botanicals of Olive Leaf and Grape Seed extracts help to protect the skin’s moisture barrier.  It has 98% plant-derived ingredients. 500 mL. Suggested retail: $4.99.

Fill out the form four you chance to win this great set.
Live Clean Argan Oil 10 Year Anniversary Giveaway
Giveaway Rules:
  • This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only
  • The giveaway starts September 10, 2019, and ends on September 25, 2019.
  • One winner will receive the prize pack described and shown in the post. Six (6) items from the Live Clean Argan Oil products.
  • Live Clean will be sending the winner their prize directly
  • Once the winner has been contacted, they will have 72 hours to provide me with their mailing information. If the winner fails to respond within the 7 hours, I will pick another winner and the same rules will apply.
  • Giveaway accounts will have their entries disqualified.
*Products were sent for me to run the contest. 
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Live Clean has been my go-to for Canadian made, clean body products for a while now, which is why I was so excited to see that they launched a line of deodorants.
With Baking Soda and Corn Starch, these sticks help keep you smelling great without being antiperspirant. They help stop you from smelling, which in reality is what a deodorant is supposed to do. The bonus with these is the corn starch and baking soda that help absorb moisture, thus keep you smelling great even longer.

The sticks feel like any other antiperspirant or deodorant stick, maybe less slick or waxy in texture.
As for the wear, that is where I was really impressed. I know deodorants are not antiperspirants and that I should not expect the same results, but I got almost spot on results. I wore this on several hard work days where I was sweating and really should have had some mild BO by the end of it only to smell like absolutely nothing. Nothing! I made my co-worker smell my pits to make sure I wasn't being biased, and she also stated my pits smelt like nothing. She said it was like I just had a shower. I also made Mr. Fox smell my pits a few times, he was hesitant but agreed I smelt like nothing. The fact that they both said nothing was probably the most impressive part, they didn't say fine or ok, their actual words were "nothing". Which really is the best I could ever hope for. Side note, I was also declared weird by both of them for making them smell my armpits.
Powder Clean:
I was honestly expecting a strong baby powder scent that would flash me back to 1992 when I used Teen Spirit's Baby Powder Soft antiperspirant, but I was pleasantly surprised that it was a soft mellow scent that smelt clean and just a tad bit like a baby powder like scent.
Sparkling Citrus:
When I think citrus, I usually think a mix of orange and lemon, but this deodorant has a bit more of a complete citrus scent which includes grapefruit. I am not a massive grapefruit fan, it really is my least favourite fruit, but the scent in this stick is mild enough that I really don't mind it at all. It smells fully citrus, fresh and generally clean.
Cool & Fresh:
This one falls into a typical aqua scent category, it smells a bit like a manly deodorant, but it is not too strong that it is overwhelming when applied. By far, this is my favourite scent. 
Fragrance-Free:
There isn't much to say about this one, it is fragrance-free as the name states. It has no scent to it at all. Despite this, it still helps aids in keeping me staying fresh and smelling great.
Overall I am incredibly impressed with these sticks. Never did I think I would love a deodorant as much as I love antiperspirants, but here I am tossing my antiperspirant and using deodorant thanks to Live Clean. I also really like that there is a fragrance-free version for those who either do not want a scent or are allergic/sensitive to scent, that is a really big bonus.

Have you tried Natural Deodorants? What do you look for in them?


*products were sent for review purposes. All views and opinions are my own.
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