Providing Protection, Moisture and Flavor to Lips Everywhere: ChapStick {Review & Prize Pack Giveaway}

While the majority of people think of the same common items that are must-haves when heading out the door (e.g. phone and wallet), there is one more essential that I need with me at all times: lip balm.

Whether I'm heading out to run errands, taking my girls to play dates, meeting friends for coffee, going to dinner with the whole family or more, I just can't take the feeling of having dry, cracked lips.

Not to mention that this everyday essential also protects and visibly improves the appearance of my lips at the same time, so is it any wonder that I've gone as far as to attach a pouch specifically for my lip balm right onto my keychain? Now there's no chance that I'll be out and find myself wishing my favorite beauty product was there, too!

As you can see, this great little portable pouch isn't just designed for any old lip balm, it is perfectly sized for the one legendary beauty staple that has held my lips' loyalty year after year: ChapStick.

With a specialized formula for every lip need, ChapStick is the tried-and-true product that is found in purses and pockets from coast to coast (and across the world)!

It is no secret that ChapStick helps us achieve moisturized and hydrated lips no matter our age or the season (it is especially a must in the cold, dry winter air!), but did you know that there is an entire collection of ChapStick products, each with their own specialized benefits?

From focusing on relieving dryness to providing a silky feeling to offering a sweet flavor, I was looking forward to expanding my ChapStick horizons to see more of what the full product line contains.

My lips were tingling as soon as I opened the box!

Starting with the ChapStick Classic Range in Original, Strawberry, Cherry, and Spearmint, I was immediately pleased that these were indeed the lip balms that I have always known and loved. As the brand was created more than 100 years ago, there really is no need to look elsewhere for the #1 name in protecting and moisturizing lips!

Keep it Original, toss in fun fruity flavors like Cherry and Strawberry, or keep it fresh with Spearmint; these ChapStick Classic Range varieties are perfect for each and every day.

When you know that your lips are going to be taking on the elements than usual, ChapStick Sun Defense offers a conditioning formula, including sun protection with SPF 25. Winter, spring, summer and fall, this unique ChapStick prevents and temporarily protects chafed, chapped or cracked lips. Don't even think of hitting the slopes this winter without it!

If your lips do end up needing a little extra TLC, however, ChapStick Medicated is the perfect answer. Whether you are feeling under the weather or just need that extra boost of hydration, ChapStick Medicated quickly soothes and seals in moisture with a light, protective barrier to help heal dry, chapped lips.

For an extra boost of hydration, the ChapStick Moisturizer collection (I sampled the Raspberry Crème, Original, Green Apple, and Vanilla Mint varieties) feature special moisturizing ingredients such as Aloe and Vitamins that leave your lips feeling soft, supple and silky in winter or summer.

I love that these are not only delicious but that their ultra hydrating formula really does leave my lips feeling like they have locked in some extra saturation!

Finally, if you are looking to treat your lips to a refreshing and fruitful getaway, the ChapStick Tropical Paradise Collection is the solution to bringing the islands with you wherever you go.

These tropical inspired, fresh fruit flavors are reminiscent of warm weather and an island breeze and come in amazing Mango Sunrise and Aloha Coconut varieties (the latter is available exclusively at Walmart stores).

No matter if you prefer original or fruit flavors, need traditional or extra protection, or simply are like me and don't leave home without the go-to lip balm product that always keeps lips soft and smooth, there is a ChapStick flavor and formula for everyone. Which one is right for you?

To find out more about these and all of the other fantastic ChapStick products available, be sure to visit ChapStick.com and connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube.

Plus, thanks to their generosity, one person will be prepared to keep their lips soft and protected for quite some time to come, because...

One lucky person will win a complete ChapStick prize pack*!

*Prize Pack contains one each of the following ChapStick varieties: ChapStick Classic Range in Original, Strawberry, Cherry, and Spearmint; ChapStick Moisturizer in Raspberry Crème, Original, Green Apple, and Vanilla Mint; ChapStick Tropical Paradise Collection in Mango Sunrise and Aloha Coconut; ChapStick Sun Defense; ChapStick Medicated.

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The ChapStick® product, information and monetary gift have been provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

RoC Skincare RETINOL CORREXION Products and the 2015 Wrinkle Ranking {#RoCWrinkleRanking}

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for RoC Skincare. I received product to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Sometimes I find myself sucked into those makeover shows on television. Not just the ones where the horrified host(s) change a woman's wardrobe from inappropriately revealing to classic and professional, but the ones where the people really go under the knife to have major changes done.

I can empathize with having aspects of my body and my face that I would like to change (who can't?) but the moment the show turns from something I would consider (take my clothes and give me cool new ones? Yes, please!) to something that I would turn and run from is the second that a surgeon or a big needle enters the picture.

Could my nose be a little smaller? Sure. Would I like to have a smoother, softer, clearer complexion that still looks as youthful and wrinkle-free as it did 20 years ago? Of course. But would I have elective surgery or injections to do so? Nope. I'd much rather take the time to learn about the innovative products out there that can help my skin look as fresh and young as possible as I age... starting with RoC Skincare products!

Founded in France in 1957, RoC developed strong partnerships with dermatologists right from the beginning, helping it become the skincare leader throughout the country. In 1999, the RoC team brought its anti-aging expertise to the U.S and has continued to build on its unique understanding of the skin aging process to develop clinically proven and highly effective skin care solutions for women everywhere.

For those of us who are proud of our wisdom but would prefer to not have it show up in various places on our faces, RoC's introduction of pure stabilized Vitamin A (Retinol) to their products is just the treatment we need for the visible reduction of wrinkles.

I don't know about you, but I'm happy to try out high quality, scientifically formulated lotions and creams in an effort to keep the reflection in the mirror staying as youthful as possible!

Two of the impressive line of RETINOL CORREXION products that Roc has to offer, the RoC RETINOL CORREXION Eye Cream and RoC RETINOL CORREXION Sensitive Night Cream are perfect for aiding in softer, smoother, younger-looking skin.

The RETINOL CORREXION Eye Cream visibly reduces the signs of aging in the eye area and I love that it starts to work immediately upon being applied. No matter if you are trying to reduce wrinkles around the eyes, crow's feet, dark circles or puffiness, simply applying this daily (it feels so light and non-greasy!) will leave the skin around your eyes feeling healthier and looking younger.

When it comes to the rest of my face, I have been applying the RoC RETINOL CORREXION Sensitive Night Cream before bed and letting it work through the night. This unique formula is specially designed for people just getting started with Retinol (as well as those who are sensitive to it) and I'm happy to let it target and fight my wrinkles without any irritation!

The remainder of the Roc RETINOL CORREXION line includes...

• RoC RETINOL CORREXION Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30
• RoC RETINOL CORREXION Deep Wrinkle Serum
• RoC MULTI CORREXION 5 in 1 Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
• RoC MULTI CORREXION 5 in 1 Eye Cream
• RoC Multi CORREXION 5 in 1 Restoring Night Cream

...which can be found at food, drug and mass merchandisers, where they retail between $22.99 and $28.99.

Wondering which of these RoC products would be best for you or the likelihood that your skin will be susceptible to damage? Then you'll want to check out the 2015 RoC Wrinkle Ranking!

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In a partnership with Sperling's Best Places, RoC Skincare has released their second annual Wrinkle Ranking determining the residents of U.S. states most susceptible to skin damage caused by lifestyle, occupational and environmental factors.

Fortunately here in Wisconsin we're ranked #42 and really only have our low winter temperatures to blame for wreaking havoc. I'm thrilled knowing that as much as I might complain about the cold in Wisconsin that at least where I live isn't keeping my skin from looking fresh and youthful as much as it could be!

After more than 50 years of experience as a leading skincare brand, RoC Skincare anti-aging products guarantee visible and lasting results for healthier, younger-looking skin. Since we can't slow down or stop the aging process, shouldn't we at least do what we can to keep our skin looking as youthful as possible?

Find out more about all that RoC Skincare has to offer and how their highly effective products can help you by visiting RoCSkincare.com, connecting with them on Facebook, and visiting the RoC Skincare page at Target.

Head Back to School with Goody Straight A Style Hair Accessories {Review}

Although I won't deny that I love the "girly" aspect of having two girls, there are downsides that inevitably come with it.

Frilly, fancy clothes are fun to dress them up in... but that means trying to keep up with leggings and tights for under the dresses and skirts in cold weather, as well as hoping sequins and glitter don't come off in every load of laundry.

And while I like having the ability to cut and style their hair in a variety of different ways, I don't really enjoy their whining while I try to get a brush through it, the scrambling to find a hair band in the morning or the way that they nearly cry when I take the aforementioned hair band out at the end of the day and it pulls out their hair right along with it.

Fortunately, life for all of us is a little easier and much more stylish with the colorful, convenient, fashionable hair essentials from Goody!

One of the world's most widely recognized hair accessory and styling tool brands, Goody delivers products that are known and loved by all ages for their looks, durability, quality and versatility. Basically if you are female and have ever used a brush, headband, elastic, barrette, bobby pin, roller, comb or more, it has most likely been from Goody!

Just in time for Back to School, we were thrilled to receive the selection of Goody items in the above photo and my girls couldn't wait to throw out the old, worn out products we had been using. Goodbye to hair elastics that stick and pull, headbands with pulls and frays, and brushes that get caught on snarls!

But we were especially thrilled about the way that Goody is celebrating the Back to School season with the launch of their Straight A Style hair essentials. What better way to kick off the school year than with new, fun, vibrant items for your hair?

This bright, fun new collection of Goody hair accessories includes all the fundamentals for girls to  match any and every outfit throughout the year while keeping their hair perfectly in place. From the classroom to the locker room, this assortment of colorful hair elastics, headwraps, snap clips, and ribbon elastics definitely make the grade!

With Big Sister E's strong feelings towards longer hair and ponytails, the Goody Straight A Style Multicolor Elastics (40 piece) and Goody Straight A Style Multicolor Ribbon Elastics (6 piece) are exactly what we need to keep her locks swept up and out of her face for the day.

Add the classic, saturated colors to the fact that they are Ouchless and strong and I'm thrilled knowing that we can grab these every morning without having to deal with complaints.

Little Sister B, on the other hand, leaves her shorter hair down most days and instead has been reaching each day for the Goody Straight A Style Multicolor Headwraps (6 piece) and the Goody Straight A Style Contour Clips (18 piece).

It's just so easy to pop in a headwrap to keep bangs or loose hairs out of your eyes (I have to admit that I've been using these for myself as well and love how soft and comfortable they are!) or slip in a clip to hold any pieces back before heading out.

Little Sister B loves the fun, bright colors and the versatility of these accessories and has already mentioned how excited she is to have these products ready and waiting for the first day of school (and beyond)!

Available in all of the bright colors and styles to coordinate with Back to School, the Goody Straight A Style line is sold at Meijer and Walgreens and retail at an extremely affordable $3.99 to $4.99. Make this school year even more fashionable and fun with Goody!

Much more information about these great hair products (and the rest of Goody's equally fantastic product lines) can be found by visiting Goody.com and connecting with this innovative company on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

This review is part of a sponsored partnership with Goody, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are honest and my own.

Stronger, Beautiful Hair with the Many Pantene Hair Care Collections {#PanteneProtect}

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Pantene but all ideas and opinions expressed are honest and my own.

When my children were young, the important milestones were the classics: saying their first words, taking their first steps, becoming potty trained, learning to read, etc.

But now that they have passed the majority of the ones that people would commonly think of, I've noticed that there are smaller milestones along the way that have made their own important changes in my life. Getting their own breakfast in the morning, packing their own lunches for school, showering completely on their own, and more.

When it comes to the latter, there are times that I wistfully think back to our bathtime rituals... but then I realize how much more convenient it is for me to only have to hand them shampoo, conditioner and soap and know that they will take care of the rest (and I don't have to spend the time or end up getting splashed).

And when it comes to what brand of shampoo and conditioner, I know that I can always count on the one that has been known worldwide for decades for leaving generations of hair feeling healthy, clean and soft, Pantene.

Debuting as a premium hair care line across Europe back in the 40's, Pantene has since expanded to include hair care products for just about every possible hair type around. Whether you deal with split ends, frizzy flyaways or are trying to reduce the effects from your flat iron or blow dryer, there is a Pantene shampoo and conditioner designed to work together to give your hair strength against damage.

In fact, did you know that there are more than 20 different collections of Pantene products that will leave your locks strong and beautiful? Just a sampling includes:

• Advanced Care
• Anti-Breakage
• Aqualight
• Beautiful Lengths
• Classic Clean
• Curl Perfection
• Daily Moisture Renewal
• Damage Detox
• Everlasting Ends
• Full And Strong
• Heat Shield
• Color Revival

Really, how did I not know that Pantene offered all of these lines (and many more) so that it is easy for all of us to customize our haircare routine to exactly what we each need most? As Pantene shampoos and conditioners work together to make hair 2x stronger than shampoo alone there is no doubt that the best way to protect your hair from damage is by using their shampoo and conditioner together.

For me, it was time to head to Walmart (they always offer the brands I trust for everyday low prices!) and take a look at all of the amazing Pantene options there were to choose from.

While I had expected to find at least a few of the different Pantene collections, I was unprepared to discover that Walmart carries shelf after shelf of shampoos, conditioners and products!

After marveling at the sheer volume of Pantene in front of me, it didn't take long to zero in on the line that I knew I needed most, Curl Perfection. Said to provide "touchable curls and polished tresses" while controlling frizz and flyaways, defining curls, protecting from damage and more, I knew that this was what my curly mess needed most.

While I have tried shampoos and conditioners in the past that have claimed to perform miracles when it comes to reducing frizz, I was happy to see that these bottles have the science behind them to leave me with "all day defined curls."

The Pantene Curl Perfection Shampoo includes Pro-V science to help provide bounce, definition and nourishment for curly hair while the Pantene Curl Perfection Conditioner leaves curly hair bouncy, frizz-free and shiny.

In fact, I especially love that the Curl Perfection Conditioner regulates hair's natural moisture balance and that the Frizz Calming Complex helps to seal and smooth cuticle edges. The end result of using these together is that they have taken my unruly hair and managed to calm it down to lay more sleek than many other hair care products I have tried in the past. I'm looking forward to trying out more of the items available in this collection!

As a bonus, instead of breaking the bank or having to make continual trips to the salon, Pantene's high quality products can provide beautiful, manageable hair in an extremely affordable way. It's just that easy to give your hair exactly what it needs —whether that be shampoo, conditioner, creme, mousse, gel, serum or more— without having to budget, save or feel the guilt from splurging.

To find out more about Pantene's complete collection of products and the results that they can provide for your hair, visit Pantene.com, connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and look for them on the shelf of your local Walmart (or at Walmart.com if you can't make it to the store), where you'll be covered by their 2x money back guarantee for loving your hair!

I Love My Professional, Long-Lasting Mani and Pedi from the Red Carpet Manicure Pro Kit! {Review}

I have found that I have a love-hate relationship with manicures.

On the one hand, I can go to the salon for a high quality gel manicure that will shine and gleam and last for weeks, making me smile every time I catch a glimpse of the color. But, hello? Pricey.

On the other hand, I can save money by giving myself a manicure right at home, as I have no shortage of little bottles filled with fun colors all lined up in my bathroom. But... no matter how many layers or top coats I put on, it seems that it is only days later that the polish has started to chip away, making me sigh at the time that I wasted.

What's a girl to do?

The answer is the happy medium of the two! Professional results in the form of a red carpet-worthy manicure that will last for weeks that is also affordable and conveniently done right in my own home. It's the Red Carpet Manicure Pro Kit!

Containing everything you need for a professional salon gel manicure, the Red Carpet Manicure Pro Kit provides long lasting wear and shine right at home. Why pay a small fortune to have your nails done elsewhere when you can have weeks of wear and shine with these products instead?

Wondering if it could truly be this easy to get salon quality results from this small box, I was eager to pull out the Pro Kit and try it myself.

As advertised, this kit comes with a wide variety of products needed to make just about anyone's nails looking great!

• Professional LED Gel-Curing Light (AC power cord adapter included)
• Prep for maximum adhesion
• Structure base coat gel
• Brilliance seal and shine top coat gel
• Revitalize nourishing cuticle oil
• Red Carpet Reddy LED gel polish
• Purify pre and post application cleanser
• Erase gel nail polish remover

Using Red Carpet Manicure's easy to follow instructions, it wasn't difficult to go step-by-step in creating my own spa experience for my nails right at home.

After filing and shaping my nails and wiping them clean with the Purify Pre & Post Application Cleanser, the first coat was a layer of Prep Max Adhesion Sanitizer.

As the Prep evaporated immediately, there wasn't any wait before applying a thin coat of Structure Base Coat Gel.

After Structure had been applied, it was time to put the Professional LED Light to use.

Simply give the power button on the top a tap, all the while leaving your four fingers underneath the light (for 30 seconds). Afterward, I gave my thumb a turn and the Structure had been cured and set!

As it was then time for the color, I applied a thin coat of the LED Gel Polish and then let it sit under the Light for 45 seconds before repeating for a second coat.

For one last top coat, I then applied the Brilliance Seal & Shine Top Coat Gel and let it cure for 45 more seconds.

Finally, a quick wipe on each nail with the Purify Pre & Post Application Cleanser to clean off any tacky residue and my manicure was finished — zero drying time needed!

I did one hand at a time and found that it took a total of around 15 minutes to go through each of the steps for all four fingers and the thumb. But overall I was amazed at how simple it was to use one bottle after the next and that the Professional LED Light was able to efficiently cure each layer in seconds.

The only thing I would change is that the button on the Light turns it on automatically for 45 seconds, so when I only needed it for 30 seconds (for the Structure) I would have liked a way to have it turn off at that time instead of trying to count and keep track to pull my fingers out early.

Overall, however, this kit is pretty amazing in that the results truly do feel the same as when I have gone to the salon for a gel manicure or pedicure! I love that my nails are so smooth and shiny while feeling extremely strong and healthy. Even better, as opposed to regular nail polish that chips off after a day or two, my Red Carpet Manicure has stayed perfectly intact for weeks without problem!

And, considering that a pedicure always lasts longer, I have no doubt that my toes are going to be looking red carpet ready for months now, too!

Doing the pedicure was quick and easy as I was able to have one foot under the LED Light while I worked on the other and trade back and forth.

When it comes to removing this gel polish, the steps are also quite easy and include buffing the tops and then letting the nail sit with the Erase Gel Nail Polish Remover on it.

But I plan on keeping this on until my order for three more bottles of LED Gel Polish (there are zillions available on the Red Carpet Manicure website and even more on Amazon!) arrives so that I can have a professional manicure day after day. LOVE!

If you're ready to take your at-home manicures and pedicures to the next level, I highly recommend the Red Carpet Manicure Pro Kit! While the initial retail price of $80 may seem high, it really isn't much more than the cost of ONE salon visit... and will provide you with professional results whenever you please. I don't plan on ever going back to my "regular" polish again!

Find out much more about this great kit and all of the Red Carpet Manicure products available by visiting their website at RedCarpetManicure.com and by connecting with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. You can also find their great items available at Ulta Beauty (and Ulta.com), Drugstore.com, Walgreens.com, Fred Meyer, Duane Reade, Wegmans and Harmon Drug.

Other than the Pro Kit that I was provided by Red Carpet Manicure in order to facilitate my review, I was not compensated or enticed to do this post in any way. This review is solely my honest opinion about this product.

It is Time to Embrace Our Curls with Dove Hair's Love Your Curls Campaign! {#LoveYourCurls}

After spending so many years using a variety of tools and products to attempt to tame my thick curly hair, when I hear that a company claims that they understand the unique concerns of all kinds of curly hair... I have to admit that I'm skeptical. How have they managed to figure out the secret that has caused so many struggles for those of us with waves, curls, ringlets and more?

However, I've long been familiar with (and a fan of) Dove Hair products, so of course I wanted to see just how much their passion for making individuals feel their most beautiful could translate over to making women and girls of all ages love and celebrate their curls.

It's time for Dove Hair's Love Your Curls campaign!

Did you know that only four in 10 little girls with curly hair think their hair is beautiful? Or that while one in three women in the U.S. have curly hair, only 10% of them actually feel proud of their hair? It really isn't any wonder that Dove Hair launched the Love Your Curls campaign to encourage women to celebrate their curls and inspire future generations to do the same!

First up, Dove Hair's Love Your Curls book!

A poetic tribute to curly hair, the new Love Your Curls book came about when Dove Hair was inspired by thousands of stories from women with curly hair. In fact, it was these real stories that were the background for the poems in the book by best-selling author, Taiye Selasi (gorgeous illustrations are by Annick Poirier).

Whether you have a head of curls yourself or you have a family member or friend that could use a little encouragement to embrace their locks, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for just about anyone. While I have been adoring turning the pages in the hardcover version...

...the eBook of Love Your Curls is available to anyone and everyone for FREE!

Simply visit Dove.com/LoveYourCurls and you are not only able to download and share this book, but in a few easy steps you are able to create a personalized eBook with a custom dedication and illustration for the special curly girl in your life.

Along with personalizing, downloading and enjoying Love Your Curls, Dove Hair has also set out to help women and girls with curly hair feel more confident with the introduction of their Dove Quench Absolute products.

Naturally curly hair is physically different to other hair types and requires a higher degree of nourishment. Therefore, Dove created Quench Absolute as their most deeply nourishing range for 4X more defined, natural curls.

This three part system makes it possible to finally embrace the natural beauty of our curly hair and get more nourished, bouncy curls with every wash!

Dove Quench Absolute Ultra Nourishing Shampoo gently cleanses curly hair, leaving it feeling soft and smooth and strengthened from the core. At the same time, Dove Quench Absolute Ultra Nourishing Conditioner absorbs effortlessly into the hair to increase manageability of curls and result in a smooth finish.

Or, after reviving your naturally curly hair and strengthening it from the core with the shampoo, the Dove Quench Absolute Intensive Restoration Mask can take things even further by enveloping each curl to deliver intense nourishment for ultimate smoothness. This deep conditioner can be used twice a week after shampooing for best results!

Finally, the Dove Quench Absolute Supreme Crème Serum is a fast absorbing, lightweight curl leave-in nourishing treatment that contains high levels of glycerine to penetrate and nourish hair. Whether used on wet or dry hair, this serum has been fantastic at taming frizz and providing a sleek, smooth finish for me.

In fact, this entire line has been providing great results for me — from the soft feel to the fantastic smell to the overall way that my hair feels smoother and more manageable! Dove Hair has actually made me love my curls so much more!

Whether you have tight ringlets or a soft wave, Dove Quench Absolute products can help give you a healthy, frizz-free, easy-to-manage solution for your curly hair lifestyle. The formulas, infused with protein, nutrients and Buriti Oil, help provide soft, touchable, beautiful-looking curls and who doesn't want that?

To find out more about Dove Hair's impressive products as well as their Love Your Curls book (remember, it's free to personalize and download!), visit Dove.com/LoveYourCurls and connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

This post is part of a sponsored campaign with The Motherhood and Dove and I have been compensated and provided product in exchange for my participation. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are completely honest and my own.

Join in Burt’s Bees 28-Day Face Cleanse Challenge with their New Natural Renewal Face Care Line!

This post is part of a sponsored partnership with Burt's Bees and DataRank, but all thoughts and opinions shared are honest and my own.

While I would love to claim that I take stellar care of myself, that's just not the case. Between my lack of willpower, my focus on my children's health and well being, and my pure and utter laziness, it's clear that I could use improvement in a variety of areas.

Need to lose a few pounds? Check. Drink more water? Of course. Floss regularly so my dentist can stop scolding me? Don't even get me started.

Another area in which I haven't always done 100% is with my skincare routine. Although I have the best intentions, there are just some days that I barely remember to splash water on my face let alone pull out cleansers and lotions and creams.

Fortunately, I'm now on track to make far better choices for myself thanks to the one and only Burt's Bees!

Started 30 years ago from the partnership of an artist and a beekeeper, Burt's Bees has always stayed true to a very simple idea: what you put on your body should be made from the best that nature has to offer.

Is it possible to not be a fan when all of Burt's Bees products are all natural and contain no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, artificial ingredients or fillers? Instead of an ingredient list filled with chemicals, compounds and symbols, these products are created from natural items including beeswax, honey, lemon, almond, aloe, pomegranate, acai berry and more.

Add to that the fact that Burt's Bees never tests their products on animals; they have strong beliefs in being simple, natural and responsible; they won't accept anything less than striving for their own extremely high standards; and they continue to receive rave reviews and responses on the effectiveness and quality of their products, and it is clear that Burt's Bees is a winner all around.

But, as much as I thought I was familiar with Burt's Bees products, I was thrilled to be introduced to their new natural Renewal Face Care line!

The full line of products in the Burt's Bees Renewal Face Care line includes:

• Burt's Bees Renewal Refining Cleanser
• Burt's Bees Renewal Firming Day Lotion
• Burt's Bees Renewal Firming Night Cream
• Burt's Bees Renewal Intensive Firming Serum
• Burt's Bees Renewal Smoothing Eye Cream

Individually or separate, these products are designed to plump up your cells to help reduce the look of lines and wrinkles, improve firmness, and make skin appear smoother and more hydrated. Is there anyone who doesn't want that?

And right now is even more of a perfect time to get your skin in shape by participating in the Burt's Bees 28-Day Face Cleanse Challenge!

Did you know that your skin renews itself every 28 days?  Don't let another month go by without working towards more beautiful, healthy-looking skin!

Here is how the 28-Day Challenge works:

Easy peasy!

First, sign up, where you'll receive all sorts of great tips emailed to you to help achieve a healthier, more beautiful you inside and out. At the same time, you'll also be entered to win all sorts of amazing sweepstakes prizes, such as celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder's new book, The Beauty Detox Power, a Vitamix Blender, the full line of Renewal Face Care products and more!

Second, use as many of the Burt's Bees new Renewal Face Care products as you would like for 28 days, while sharing your progress and supporting others using the hashtag #28DayFaceCleanse throughout social media.

I love being able to see all of the other participants of the Challenge as well as Kimberly Snyder herself...

...and getting to join in and share my progress as well. For now I'm just starting out, but I can't wait to see the great results at the end of the next 28 days!

Excited to join @BurtsBeesUS in their #28DayFaceCleanse! #ad #nofilter #ontheblog

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Are you ready to join me? Because then the first thing you'll want to do is head to your nearest Walmart to pick up some awesome Burt's Bees items!

We all know that Walmart is the destination for huge selection, convenience and money-saving options, but I especially appreciate that they make it so simple to find and stock up on Burt's Bees. They have them all!

On my most recent trip, I had no problem finding four of the five new Renewal Face Care products — the most difficult part was deciding which ones I wanted to try first!

While the prices of the Renewal Face Care products are higher than others, see below for a great money-saving coupon offer!

In the end I opted for the Renewal Firming Day Lotion (I'm loving the addition of the SPF 30!) and the Renewal Smoothing Eye Cream and, after my initial uses, I'm pleased with both.

The scent, the texture, the non-sticky-feeling, and the knowledge that they are both clinically shown to reduce the look of deep wrinkles and help improve my skin's firmness definitely makes me happy!

So what are you waiting for?

Before you head over to Walmart, clip and print out this excellent coupon to save $3 on any one Burt's Bees Renewal Face Care product. Then go shopping... and be sure to say hi at #28DayFaceCleanse!