Giveaway and Review: Moody Sisters Natural Skincare

Happy Healthy Mama Giveaway Week continues!  If you haven’t yet, head over to Monday’s post to enter to win a set of Onxy stainless steel ice pop molds and Tuesday’s post to enter to win some healthy pantry staples.

So many of you have emailed me or commented suggesting I do a post on which natural products I use and love.  I’ve hesitated to do it because I think it’s really hard to get behind a product.  I take it seriously; I’m not going to tell you I like something unless I’m sure it’s a good recommendation.

And quite frankly, good natural products that actually work are hard to find.  I’m constantly switching deodorants; after four years I still have not found a natural one I can stick with.  Same with facial care products.  The list goes on.

When Moody Sisters etsy shop contacted me to try some of their natural products, I was hesitant.  I often turn down such offers because I worry about having to give a bad review. I know I have to be honest with my readers and it’s an awkward situation when a company or person contacts me to try their products and give a review.

But then I saw that they had a natural sunscreen bar for me to try, and I couldn’t say no. Natural sunscreen is another one of those products I have the hardest time finding one I like, so I creeped out of my comfort zone and agreed to try their products.

They sent me three natural lip balms and their natural sunscreen bar to try.  Since the sunscreen was what I was most excited about, I’ll start with that.

I’ve tried so, so many different brands of natural sunscreen.  Most of the time, the only thing I like about them is that they are free of the toxic chemicals regular sunscreens contain.  Most of the brands I’ve tried are such thick pastes that trying to rub them into my kids’ skin is nearly impossible.  They end up looking like little ghosts running around the yard.

Moody Sister’s sunscreen bar was different.  It came in bar form, like a bar of soap.  I rub it on my kids’ skin and then use my hands to rub it in.  And guess what?!  It easily absorbs into the skin and isn’t a thick paste that leaves their skin looking white!  Yes!

But does it work?  We’ve used it all spring and summer and it’s worked perfectly. Not even the slightest tinge of pink skin over here.  We’ve used it through sweat and even in the pool.

It is mixed with insect-repelling essential oils, so it keeps the bugs away, too.  That means that it smells like a citronella candle, which isn’t my favorite smell, but I like that it naturally repels insects while protecting from the sun.

The only thing I don’t love about this sunscreen is that because of the bar form it’s hard to keep it from getting gunky.  When we’ve been out and about using it things have stuck to it, like sand and grass at the park.  A small negative for the otherwise great ease of use.

I was also sent three flavors of Moody Sisters natural lip balm:  vanilla almond, chocolate mocha, and rose tinted vanilla.  I’ve been using lip balm on a regular basis ever since I became obsessed with Lip Smackers when I was 10 years old.  I’ve used a lot of different kinds.  If the Sisters had just sent me the vanilla almond and chocolate mocha, I’d say there’s nothing special about these lip balms. They are okay.

But.  They also sent me the rose tinted vanilla.  This is the first tinted lip balm (not gloss) that I’ve liked.

I’m not a lipstick girl.  I put it on and feel like I look like a clown.  This tinted balm, however, just gives the right amount of color that looks really natural.  I feel like even if I’m not wearing make-up, if I put this balm on I look a little more put-together.  I will definitely be ordering more when mine runs out.

Overall, I’ve been super happy with Moody Sisters Natural Skincare products and don’t hesitate to recommend them to you.

Guess what?!  One of you will get to try out $25.00 worth of the product(s) of your choice from their shop!  There are tons of great products to choose from.  I actually recently decided to try more of their products and ordered their natural deodorant and dry shampoo and am waiting for them to arrive!

Giveaway week continues!

This giveaway is now closed. 

This giveaway is for one (1) gift certificate for $25.00 to be used at the Moody Sisters Natural Skincare etsy shop.

Giveaway rules:  All readers of Happy Healthy Mama are eligible to win.  One entry per household.

How to enter:  To enter, leave one comment letting me know what natural product you need the most.  Extra comments from the same computer will be deleted.  A valid email address must be used.

A winner will be chosen randomly and announced next Monday, July 29, 2013.