Natura Products

I was first introduced to Natura products back in 2012 and fell completely in love with them. For those of you that are not familiar with this brand, it's a Brazilian beauty company that offers a variety of products such as, skin care, hair products, fragrances and make-up. I'm completely obsessed with them, no joke!- it's that amazing! Let me just start by saying for those of you who are new to my blog, first of all welcome! lol and second of all, I'm a complete skin care junkie as everyone knows. You know that friend that tries out all the creams possible at a store that once you guys leave she smells like a bowl of sugar candy?- yup I'm that girl, but that's me everywhere even at home when I just bought a bag of new goodies lol. I love trying new products that will help my skin feel smooth and make it look as radiant and healthy as possible. So I'm constantly trying new things and this is one that I will forever love.

Make sure to check out their website to check out the products they offer.- www.naturabrasil.com 

Disclaimer- packaging may be different since I buy mine when I'm in South America

All of the scents that they carry are completely amazing but, I have to say that my all time favourite scent is the "Acai" collection. The whole collection is fantastic especially the hand cream, which leaves my hands feeling moisture all day long. The smell is incredible and not too over powering which is perfect. This hand cream has a very nice consistency that don't leave your hand feeling sticky.


Acai Hand Cream

Official product details from Natura Brazil website:

Ingredient: Açaí is one of the greatest strengths of the Amazon. Energizing and richly nutritious, the Açaí berry boasts a potent blend of antioxidants and vitamins. Its oil helps revitalize skin, leaving it soft and healthy. 

Other Key Ingredients: 

Olive Oil: One of the healthiest vegetable oils, it is rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids. Potent moisture booster for a nurtured, smooth and vigorous skin.

• Murumuru Butter: Rich in essential fats that moisturizes and softens skin. 
• Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5): Deeply moisturizes and revitalizes skin due to its ability to attract and hold moisture
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Castanha Feet Exfoliate

Official product details from Natura Brazil website:

Star Ingredient: Known and revered as the Queen of the Forest, the Castanha (or Brazil nut) is found deep in the forests of the Amazon. Endlessly rich in benefits, both medicinal and beautifying, the castanha produces an oil that deeply nourishes and “feeds” skin for intense moisturization.  

Other Key Ingredients: 

Cupuaca Butter: a nourishing emollient that protects and moisturizes skin.

Formulated without: paragons, sulfates, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petroleum, triclosan, DEA and animal ingredients

                                                                      

This foot exfoliator is great to use at home. It's super easy to apply and once you wash it off, it leaves your feet feeling super smooth.

   
 Body Creams

I've never had any complaints when I try something new from this brand, everything smells fantastic  and once I apply it, my skin instantly feels smoother. I'm very particular when it comes to the lotions that I apply on my legs especially after shaving. The reason being is because I feel that scented creams sometimes make my legs get a rash after I apply it on right away. I didn't understand if it was the ingredients that was in a scented lotions that would cause this or it simply happened because I have really sensitive skin. But to be quite honest I haven't had that problem with these lotions at all! I use it all the time and guess what?- no rash! I'm seriously obsessed with these body lotions and they come in a variety of scents. The body lotions have light weight consistency that absorbs quickly into your skin. It's a product that has got some very good reviews and is highly recommended.

Official product details from Natura Brazil website:

This silky body lotion provides nutrition & radiance to the skin. Its formula enriched with shea butter and Long Term Nutrition Complex moisturizes the skin for 36 hours, strengthens its natural shine, for a beautifully radiant skin. Its sensual and bewitching fragrance is inspired by raspberry and cherry blossom, with luscious and fruity notes, delightfully feminines.


                               


Hope you ladies enjoy!


xoxo,

Skin Care I'm Currently Loving

Hello ladies! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday morning. As I have mentioned before on my blog, I'm a huge fan of skin care products. I love trying out new things that will help keep my skin looking flawless, young and healthy looking. I know I'm not the only one, but who doesn't love removing their make-up after a long day?- I know I do! There's something about washing your face and having that fresh clean feeling that is just amazing. I love everything that will help moisture my skin, and make it look healthier giving me that nice natural glow. Here are a few product that I'm currently loving, some are old favourites that I just had to add in and some are new things that I currently discovered. Hopefully you ladies will find this helpful if you are in the market to try something new.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray

I don't know what to say, but I love it! This rose water facial spray makes my face feel hydrated and fresh. Before I put on my make-up I spray this all over my face and let it sit for a good few minutes. You can also spray this throughout the day to give your skin some hydration. I also love applying this after my nightly routine before I go to bed. It literally makes me feel like I came out of a spa treatment. 

L'oreal Day and Night Cream

I tried this cream out when I was back in Canada just before I traveled and I loved it, and I was so disappointed when I realized I didn't pack it in my luggage. One day when I was out and passed by a local drug store and to my surprise I found it! I was a bit hesitant at first because I didn't know if it was going to be the exact same one. Luckily it was.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Cream

I absolutely love this facial cream! I have said it many times before. If you are in the market for a facial cream that will make your skin feel healthy giving you a nice glow-Stop looking!!!- this is it! I've used this facial cream for years and once you try it you'll know why. It also has SPF 15 which is always a bonus.

Sheet Masks

I love a good old mask. Whether it is a homemade mask or a sheet mask that I loved and had bought from a store. Every few days I like to put on a mask while I watch some netfliks (which by the way-is a perfect combo lol). I have tried many sheet masks and I can point out a few of my favourites, such as the ones sold at Sephora, and The Face Shop. Depending on my mood I would either use a hydrating sheet mask, or if it's late and I'm at home I would put on a full mud mask and walk around the house looking like a total zombie lol.

Kirkland Signature Daily Facial Cleaning Towelettes

When it comes to removing my makeup, I tend to be very picky on the wipes I use. The reason being is that my skin is very sensitive and I only like to use it on my face- I like to remove my eye makeup with something else, but I'll get to that later.

The best wipes I have found that works wonders are the ones sold at costco-yup I said costco!

I have tried other brands aswell but, I feel like I need to use more wipes than usual, but with these ones I only need one, which is amazing.

Neutrogena Purifying Facial Cleanser

You know when you go to the store to buy something and then come out with something totally different? Well that's what happened to me! lol. Like most people I'm a sucker for packaging and this caught my eye which made me want to try it- I'm so happy I did! The smell is very pleasant (which I obviously smelled at the store -opps!) but once I washed my face with it, it instantly gave me that fresh clean feeling which I love! 

Josie Maran Argan Oil

I have always recommend removing eye makeup with an oil because the skin around your eyes are the most delicate on your whole face due to the fact that we have a very thin layer of skin in that area. It's very important to take good care of this area especially because it's the first places to show signs of aging.Whenever I use the Josie Maran Argan oil, it makes me feel like I'm not being too harsh on my skin- which is always a good thing. It's very gentle and best of all, it's a product that is multi-purpose. 

The Body Shop- Born Lippy (Watermelon)

Once I'm done with my nightly skin care routine I like to put on a lip balm that will help me avoid having cracked lips. This one is perfect-it's not thick or sticky and leaves my lips feeling super smooth. It also smells like watermelon- which I can't complain about. This is also a nice lip balm to use during the day before heading out. Comes in 4 different flavours.

Hope you ladies enjoyed this post and found it helpful!

xoxo,

How To: Charquican (Beef Stew)

Hey guys! So I was in the middle of making dinner and said to myself, "why not share this?" Since I was very little my mom has always been the type of mother who loves to cook and incorporate a lot of vegetables in her dishes. I remember always being in the kitchen, pulling out a chair and sitting at the table and just watching her. Everything she made fascinated me, and how a few ingredients made such a delicious dinner. She carried herself with such elegance in the kitchen in how she cut, sliced and tossed her ingredients around, coming up with amazing home made dinners. Thanks to my mom I'm a young women who absolutely loves being in the kitchen cooking and baking and also really enjoy pushing myself into trying new things. I hope that one day I can share my love for food with my kids as my mom shared it with me. One of my favourite dishes that my mom used to make for us is a traditional Chilean dish called Charquican. There are many ways to make this dish but I like my mom's version as she gave it her own special touch. It's super quick and easy to make and is absolutely delicious. I really hope you guys try this out, because you are going to love it!

Ingredients:

1/2 Butternut Squash

2-3 large Potatoes

2 large Zucchinis 

1 Carrot

1 medium onion (finely chopped)

1/2 cup of Green Beans (fresh or frozen)

2 Steaks

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

salt and cumin

Cut potatoes and zucchinis into medium size squares and carrots and squash into smaller size pieces.

Finely dice onions. If your green beans are too big then cut them in half.

      

Boil veggies until they are soft (approximately 20 minutes). Cook meat with onions adding oil, cumin and salt to taste. Once vegetables are ready rinse water leaving less than a 1/3 of a cup in the pot. Mash the vegetables together and add your cooked meat. 

I recommend adding a fried egg on top. It will change your life!

Ta-daaaaa! Hope you ladies enjoyed this post!

xoxo,