You say you want a revolution….Well, you know…. Any Beatles fans out there? I’m a McCartney fan myself.

Revolution Organics will make you want to start your own Revolution. A beauty revolution in particular. I was recently sent the All Over Skin Creme, Freedom Gloss in Vibe and a Freedom Glow in Sunkissed. I’m very pleased with all three products, but my favorite has to be the Freedom Gloss.

I’m wearing the gloss in Vibe which is described as a Fresh Warm Peach.

This healthy, good-for-you gloss is rich in vitamins and antioxidants to leave lips beautifully moisturized and gorgeously glossy. Formulated with 100% natural and 85% certified organic ingredients, the product delivers all the benefits of a lip treatment in a gorgeous gloss. It makes your lips feel so soft and smooth I love it. I was having a hard time figuring out how to describe it to you so I asked my sister to try the gloss and see what she thought of it. She said it feels like your lips are wrapped in silk. Aha, Thanks sis I couldn’t have explained it better myself.

The gloss retails for :$28.00

Another great product is the Freedom Glow Beauty Balms.

This one in is the shade Sunkissed. Isn’t it gorgeous?

100% natural and created with 85% certified organic ingredients, this beauty multi-tasker delivers an instant healthy glow anytime, anywhere. The all-in-one balm infuses lips, cheeks, and eyes with a natural, dewy radiance. If you’re familiar with the Nars Multiples it’s the same kinda thing. I love this it gives your cheeks the prettiest glow ever. This product was recently in Marie Claire magazine listed as one of Celebrity Makeup Artist Tina Turnbow’s favorite products. I can see why!

The Freedom Glow retails for: $34.00

I also received the all over skin creme which is a great multitasker. You can use this product on your face, neck, hands, legs, arms, feet and more. It feels wonderful on your skin. I keep mine in my purse so I’m never without it.

The All Over Skin Creme Retails for: $33.00

The Verdict:

These products are pricey, but wonderful. I totally recommend the freedom gloss and glow! They’re worth the price tag in my opinion. I mean the Nars multiples are around $37.00 and I think the freedom glow is just as good if not better and it’s only $34.00.

To purchase any of the products check out Revolution Organics.com.

Have you tried Revolution Organics products before? Please share your thoughts with us.

In the recent survey I did here on the site, I was excited to hear that a lot of you out there were interested in health issues. Being the health nut that I am I love that.

One big health change that I’ve made in the last year is that I’ve given up fake sweeteners and I’ve cut way back on using sugar. Artificial sweeteners (including Splenda) have a lot of suspect ingredients that I refuse to put into my body anymore. You’ll have to do your own research on the issue, but I found I couldn’t continue using artificial sweeteners knowing what I knew. So what’s a girl to do?

Two great alternatives in the sweetener game are Agave Nectar which is great to drizzle on oatmeal or cereal and Stevia. Stevia is the product I use the most and the one I’ll be discussing today. Recently I was sent some wonderful products by NuNaturals and I wanted to share my thoughts on them with you.

The first product I received was NuStevia White Stevia 100 Packets ($9.99)

I love these individual packets of Stevia. I keep these in my purse so I’m never without them. They’re convenient, easy to use and they taste great. Oh and did I mention the fact that Stevia is zero calories?

Pure Liquid Clear Stevia ($11.99)

You can also get liquid Stevia which is the one I get the most use out of. I use this product every single day in my tea. The problem I’ve found with other Stevia products is that they are bitter and therefore an acquired taste for some. The NuNaturals products are not bitter and they taste wonderful. If you are new to Stevia I would recommend this product as your first purchase. It tastes great and blends easily. This will be a staple in my household from now on.

I received this NuStevia Sweetener Stevia Baking Blend($9.99) just in time.

My husband’s birthday was last week and the one thing he loves more than presents is cake (I swear he has the world’s biggest sweet tooth). I decided to swap the sugar in the recipe with the Baking Stevia and see if he noticed. He said the cake tasted amazing and he couldn’t tell a difference at all. I’d say that makes this product a winner wouldn’t you?

Pure Liquid Vanilla Stevia($14.99)

This is a fun product for you coffee drinkers out there. Add a couple of drops of this to your coffee or tea and yummmmm!! Love it.

Pure Liquid Cocoa Bean Extract ($13.99)

If you’re a chocolate lover then you have to try this product. You get all the health benefits without the fat & sugar. Did you know the average 40 gram bar of dark chocolate contains 250 calories and 14 grams of fat? If the chocolate bar uses Dutch processed cocoa, some of the polyphenols will be destroyed. Polyphenols are antioxidants found in plants that many believe have a substantial amount of health benefits. NuNaturals Cocoa Extract contains 15% of the polyphenols and 10% theobromines in Cocoa. You can add this to your favorite beverage or just drop it directly onto your tongue. I like to put a few drops of this in my Rice Milk to create a delicious cup of chocolate milk.

Pure Liquid CoQ10 Max Absorb($25.49)

I’m sure you’ve all noticed that skincare companies like Serious Skin Care and Avalon Organics are creating products with CoQ10. CoQ10 helps protect the tissues and cellular components in the body from free radical damage. In one Mayo Clinic article I read it said studies have shown reduction in fine wrinkles around the eyes with no side effects. Other studies show that application of CoQ10 before sun exposure protects against sun damage. Max Absord is a highly absorbable liquid form of CoQ10. This product is 5 times more absorbable than capsules or tablets. You can either add 20 drops of this product into your favorite food or beverage or add it to your favorite skin creme. I have used it both ways and I love it. I think this is a must have product for you beauty addicts out there.

The verdict:

I’ve tried a lot of Stevia products in the past year, but NuNaturals has to be my favorite one. This is the only non bitter Stevia product that I’ve ever found. If you’re new to Stevia give NuNaturals a try you won’t be disappointed.

What keeps Posh looking so posh? Her favorite products include:

Anastasia Beverly Hills brow definer

Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid makeup

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour cream

Disposable Colgate Toothbrushes

Congrats to the four winners of the Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bag Giveaway. They are:

Number 12 Joy
Number 18 Fatima
Number 47 Amy
Number 41 Jayna

Thanks to everyone who entered and be sure to check back soon for more giveaways.

I was lucky enough to receive some press samples from Sustainable Youth about a month or so ago and I’m finally ready to give you my review on them.

The products I received were:

Immune Performance Elastifirm Supplement with Alasta 60 capsules ($55.00)
Immune Performance Revitalizing Serum with Alasta ($65.00)
Immune Performance Elasticity Cream with Alasta ($65.00)

What they say:

Sustainable Youth introduces three powerful new treatments formulated to sustain youth, beauty and vitality through immune performance Each of the three products have been developed using state-of-the-art, organic, natural and green practices and ingredients, and contains Alasta Sustainable Youth patent-pending and ground-breaking anti-aging compound. Alasta helps to improve the skins elasticity and firmness through its ability to boost machrophage activation, the immune system’s first line of defense. A stronger, more efficient immune system is better able to reduce overall inflammation in the body and combat free radical damage and collagen and elastin cross linking. Orally and topically, Alasta has been clinically proven to help increase skin elasticity and firmness.

Sustainable Youth products offer consumers a simple, beauty regimen that produces visible results in as little as 4 weeks of use. With proven results in independent clinical trials and consumer case studies, no other product line formulated with 100% natural, organic and green ingredients offers our benefits.

Our thoughts:

I’m sold on these products. As a thirty year old beauty addict I have tried many beauty and skin care products in my life, but I can honestly say I’ve never seen results as good as these so quickly. The lines around my eyes are less noticeable, but I can tell the biggest difference in my forehead. I got a terrible sunburn there many years ago and have had some fine lines there ever since. I kid you not when I say that the lines are now almost entirely gone! In addition my skin just looks and feels so much more youthful. I wish I had before and after pictures, but you’ll just have to take my word for it these products are wonderful. I will totally be purchasing them myself in the future.

The price tag may seem a little hefty to some, but I believe the products are worth it.

Have you tried the Sustainable Youth line? What were your thoughts?

You can purchase any of the products mentioned at Sustainable Youth Products.com.

Inspired by her recent trip to the spiritual city of Varanasi, India and the Indian themed vow renewal ceremony she shared with husband Seal, Exotic Jewels is Heidi’s most personal collection yet. Isn’t the packaging gorgeous? I think a trip to the mall is in store for the weekend so I can check this collection out first hand.

The Exotic Jewels collection is available for purchase now at Victoria’s Secret stores or online.

How gorgeous is the packaging for the MAC Baroque Boudoir Collection? It’s so beautiful…. I think I have to pick something up just because I love the packaging so much. Is that bad? Haha.

Release date: November 25th, 2009.

Want to score dewy cheeks and sleek strands for all those upcoming holiday parties? Here are two tips I picked up from Self magazine that really work!!

For dewy cheeks: Mix and Match. Blend five swipes of a creamy stick foundation with a pea sized dab of body oil, then pat onto face, stroking from above brows down to cheeks.

For sleek strands: Seal in gleam. After shampooing, towel dry and work in a clear glaze all over your head with fingers. Next, with a wet to dry flatiron on low, clamp down on 1 inch sections. Finish by rinsing and conditioning.

Note: The first tip would work a lot better for those with dry skin. I have oily skin and although it looked good at first in a hour I looked greasy.

We have another pumpkin product to share with you today. It’s the Pumpkin Smoothing Peel from Renee Rouleau. I haven’t tried this one personally, but I did try the Triple Berry Peel back in August so I’m sure it’s wonderful. Check it out and if you’ve tried it please let us know what you thought of it!

What they say:

Pumpkin Smoothing Peel by Renee Rouleau is an exfoliant to smooth sensitive skin without being harsh and irritating. This highly effective, deliciously scented peel uses mild enzymes to dissolve and digest dry cell buildup while mild corn meal grains provide a final sweep of exfoliation. Rich in natural antioxidants and nutrients, your sensitive skin will love it. Safe to use for skins with rosacea. This formula does not contain artificial fragrances, dyes or parabens. The result? Beautiful skin.

Key Ingredients:

Pumpkin Pulp Extract-enzyme exfoliant, Carrot Tissue Extract- antioxidant, Papain Enzyme-exfoliant derived from papaya, Bromelain- exfoliant derived from pineapple.

Directions:

To effectively use Pumpkin Smoothing Peel to smooth sensitive skin, apply peel over entire face and neck on clean skin. Leave on 10-12 minutes. Gently massage skin in circular motions and rinse well with lukewarm water. Wipe well with Renee Rouleau Facial Sponges and follow with one of our toners or specialty serums.

The Pumpkin Smoothing Peel Retails for $51.50 and is available at reneerouleau.com.