EdenFantasys Review - Massage Candles and Body Souffles

Some of you may be familiar with EdenFantasys, but for those who aren't they offer a wide variety of adult products and more.  I have reviewed some of the beauty products available on their website before, and I have a general overview of their website here.  I was given the opportunity to review more products that they have available, and I chose two of my favorite things -- body butter and candles!

First up is the Ono Pleasure Massage Candle in Red Mandarin & Shea Butter.  I'm a total candle hoarder, and I chose to try this one because I've never tried a massage candle before.  The way they work is that the waxes transform into a moisturizing body oil as you burn it, and you can then use the oils to moisturize the skin or for a massage.  The scent of this candle in particular is very bright and citrus-y; I really enjoyed it.  I wish that the scent was a little bit stronger while burning, but I suppose since the oils are meant to be used on the skin you wouldn't want it to be too strong.

The candle is about 3 inches wide, but I can't find a listing of the weight.  The base is soy wax, and a full list of the ingredients is as follows: Glycine soja (soy) wax, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, perfume (benzyl benzoate, vanillin).  When using the oils as a moisturizer, you have to work quickly so that it doesn't solidify into wax again, but it definitely can be done.  I suggest letting the candle burn for a while so that you get a good amount of oil built up before using it for a massage.  I will probably use this more often as a standard candle than for the oils.

The second product I chose to review was the Kama Sutra Body Souffle in Chocolate Creme Brulee.  It smells amazing!  The scent is very chocolate-y, and it reminds me of the Tutti Dolce products that Bath & Body Works used to carry.  The texture is thicker than standard lotions but still silky and smooth (as one would expect with a body souffle), and it absorbs into the skin nice and quickly.  The scent is fairly strong on the skin, so I wouldn't recommend this for people who like more subtle fragrance.  Kama Sutra's products are cruelty-free, per the FAQ page on their website.

Bottom Line: I was happy with these two products and would definitely recommend them.  EdenFantasys is an adult shop with sex toys and the like, but for those who are a bit more shy about those types of things, there are also G rated products like massage candles and beauty products.

*Disclaimer: I received these products for free to review from EdenFantasys.  I was not monetarily compensated for this review and the honest opinions here are entirely my own.

March Daily Dose of Green Review

I was once again impressed by my March Daily Dose of Green box.  February's box had a lower quantity of items, but the value was very high ($64).  While I appreciated the high quality, I do like to receive a good number of items so I was glad that March's box had a few more this time around.

Daily Dose of Green is an excellent lifestyle box that sends 5-8 green items to your door each month.  What I've liked the most is that they've sent a good variety of items--not too much of any one thing.  Here's what March had to offer:

• Poppy's Naturally Clean - Lavender Dryer Pouches
• Goody Good Stuff - Strawberry and Cream Gummies
• Redmond Trading Co. Brands - Real Salt
• Bare Body Soaps - Organic Green Tea & Lemongrass Soap
• Eat Cleaner - Grab-n-Go Fruit and Vegetable Wipes
• Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Company - Coconut Milk Shampoo Bar
• Jem Fruit (Margo's Nutz) - Southwest Almond Slices
• Nardos Natural - Body Lotion
• Pet Naturals of Vermont - Hairball Cat Treats

Please view my unboxing video for a more in-depth look at the products, plus a guest appearance from my cat!

Bottom Line: I am, once again, very pleased with my Daily Dose of Green box.  I love that it's only $15 a month and that they send me lots of items I can work into my daily routine!  Learn more and sign up here.

*Disclaimer: I purchased this and was not asked to review it.  I was not compensated in any way and the honest opinions here are entirely my own.

March Square Hue "O'Hue" Collection Review

This post is coming a little late and I apologize for that; I've gotten a bit behind on my blogging but I'm queuing up some posts tonight to get back on track.  I received my second Square Hue collection this month, but it's my first official shipment that I paid for since February's box was sent to me to review.

I was really excited for the O'Hue Collection because green is my favorite color, and I knew that they pretty much had to include some green shades for the St. Patrick's Day theme.  I liked the colors this month, but I didn't love them as much as I was hoping to.

I was kind of hoping that the box would have more than one green shade, but I guess that would be redundant of them.  I did like that they used the colors of the Irish flag (kind of), however; I didn't care for the titles of the polishes.  I know that, for the most part, St. Patrick's Day just means drinking to most Americans.  My nationality is South Korean but I was adopted into an Irish-American family, and one of my pet peeves is that it's just a day for people to drink and go crazy.  That's not the only thing Irish people should be known for!  Ah, sorry for the mini-rant -- back to the polishes.

What I do love about Square Hue's polishes is that their formula is just amazing.  The brush is the perfect size and the polishes glide on incredibly smoothly.  Right now I only have Patty's Pint swatched, which you can see below (left is with flash, right is without).  It's a dark forest-green with hints of shimmer.  Amber Lager is a copper shimmer, and Blond Ale is a light cream/gold shimmer.  I would have liked to have had at least one matte in the collection, but I do love my shimmers, too.

 

Bottom Line: I'm still loving Square Hue's polishes and I think that for $21 a month this service is a steal.  The polishes are high quality and also cruelty-free.  Learn more and sign up by clicking here.

*Disclaimer: I purchased this and was not asked to review it.  I received no compensation for this review and the honest opinions here are entirely my own.

New Conscious Box Website Launch and Giveaway! [CLOSED]

I am a huge fan of Conscious Box and I'm excited to announce that in celebration of the launch of their new website, you can enter to win a 3 month subscription ($59 value)!  Although I'm not currently subscribed to Conscious Box, I was a subscriber for a year and loved every single one of my boxes.  If you'd like to see my reviews, you can do so by clicking here.

Conscious Box offers the best in eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle items, and for $19.95 a month they'll send you a box packed full of goodies straight to your door.  The new website now includes a program where you can review the items you receive in exchange for discounts on products right from ConsciousBox.com.  The more points you earn, the higher the ranking you can achieve as well.  I just signed up for an account (no purchase necessary) and am currently a "Seedling."

Want to win a 3 month subscription to Conscious Box?  Enter using the Rafflecopter form below!

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This sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18+ only. It begins on 3 March 2013 and ends at 12:00 AM EST on 11 March 2013. One winner will be chosen by random by this Rafflecopter widget and will be notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, or a new winner will be chosen. All entries will be verified. Conscious Box is responsible for shipping the prize to the winner.

February The Goodies Company Review

A few months ago I signed up to be a part of the beta for The Goodies Company, and I got my invitation in January.  Due to high demand, I didn't get my first box until this past month of February.  Goodies Co. is a $7 a month subscription service owned by Wal-Mart that will deliver a box of 5-8 snacks to your door.

I was definitely excited to receive my box because I love trying new snacks, and $7 a month is a really affordable price (shipping included).  I didn't stay subscribed because I only wanted to try one box, but maybe when they're out of beta I'll consider signing up again.



Watch my unboxing video above, with my opinions on the items below:

• Enjoy Life Plentils - I loved these chips!  The flavor was "Margherita Pizza," which I had a feeling I was going to really enjoy.  The texture is light and airy -- they reminded me of rice cake snacks.
• Peanut Butter Co. Dark Chocolate Dreams and Smooth Operator - These are the only two items that I didn't end up trying.  I gave them to my dad to use since he takes sandwiches to work more often than I do.  But just judging by their ingredients and flavors, I have a feeling they were delicious.
• J.D.'s Cheddar Bacon Pop - I really wanted to like this because I love all things bacon but it just didn't taste that great to me.  It wasn't bad, it just didn't taste like bacon.  I probably wouldn't buy this again.
• Wai Lana Fruit & Nut Bar - The flavor was "Nana Banana" and it was surprisingly good.  I'm not the hugest fan of banana and in the past I haven't cared too much for gluten-free, vegan bars such as these, but I took it to work and ate it for breakfast one day and enjoyed it.  The balance of fruit flavor and nuts was just right, and since it contains real fruit it didn't taste like that awful fake banana flavor that I hate.  The bars are also non-GMO and dairy-free.
• SnackWells Yogurt Pretzels - This 100 calorie pack was really yummy.  I generally stay away from 100 calorie packs because they aren't the best for you (better to get a snack that's actually going to have a positive effect on your satiety), but I can't deny that these tasted delicious.
• Chips Ahoy! With Reese's - I split this pack with my boyfriend and we both loved them.  They're soft cookies with chunks of Reese's Cups and chocolate, and although I usually prefer harder cookies I did like these a lot.

What I liked most about this box was that it contained a good mixture of brands that I haven't heard of before with brands you could easily find at the store.  My favorites were the Wai Lana bar and Plentils, and I definitely want to see if I can find them at my local grocery store.  Another great thing about The Goodies Company is that you can review each product you get on their website to earn points that are redeemable for rewards, as well as purchase full-sized products from their shop.

Bottom Line: If you want to try a food subscription, The Goodies Company (or Goodies Co.) is a great place to start because it's so affordable.  Check out their website for more information and to request an invite.

*Disclaimer: I purchased this box and was not asked to review it.  I was not compensated for this review in any way and the honest opinions here are entirely my own.