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Review & Giveaway: OrganicaPure

October 11, 2011 By Robin Strong Elton 68 Comments

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I think I’ve firmly established that I am super picky about how I spend my dollar these days, and this is a company that is doing everything right.

OrganicaPure’s line of luxurious beauty products— from lotions to scrubs to cleansers— are purposely kept as simple and pure as possible, centering on three ingredients known for their therapeutic qualities: cocoa, aloe vera and honey. Each product’s info page clearly lists the ingredient list front and center, for absolute transparency.

It’s kind of remarkable, that this is remarkable. You know? It’s so refreshing to immediately know what you’re getting, no sleuthing, no fine print. But really this is the way it should work.

In addition, the ingredients page notes that OrganicaPure sources their main ingredients from “ecological and socially responsible means. We go through a rigorous process of identifying producers and distributors who meet our criteria of our highest standards.”

How’s that for awesomesauce?

So now we know that this is an ethical company using fine, organic ingredients with known compound benefits.

The next question is, is it any good?

The answer is yay! Yes! I tried out the Cocoa & Honey Body Lotion and 100% Body Butter, and they were crazy emollient on my dry, cracked hands (I’ve been doing a fair amount of dog washing lately; don’t ask).

The cocoa body lotion is nice and creamy and just feels like a good lotion— no wax, no filler. Jeff used it on his gross plumber’s hands and gave it his stamp of approval. I’ve been using it regularly after washing dishes and whatnot, and it hasn’t caused my very very hive-prone palms to break out.

The scent is light and non-intrusive. I’m pretty neutral about the scent, to be honest. I don’t love it (I lean towards citrus-y scents) but I’m usually very sensitive about fragrance and it doesn’t bother me at all.

Cocoa is an anti-wrinkle agent: It contains powerful anti-oxidant properties that prevent damage to your skin’s elastin and collagen, restoring and maintaining your youthful glow. It also works to moisturize and nourish your skin. Honey is also a gentle, healthy, natural moisturizer. As a humectant, honey helps your skin retain moisture without an oily buildup. Cocoa and honey work together in this luxurious body lotion to gently replenish moisture.

For my money, though, the organic body butter is where it’s at. This stuff hardens in cooler temps, so I literally am just breaking off tiny shards— like fragments of white chocolate— and letting the heat of my hands melt it so it can be massaged in. I can’t think of a better way to explain the hydrating quality than to say it’s like butter, so there you have it. It’s buttery and luscious and you can feel and see the difference in your hands.

Our 100% Cocoa Butter is just that – with no added emollients, additives and fillers. Extracted from world-renowned Mayan cocoa beans, our butter truly represents Organica Pure’s philosophy to revert skincare to its purest form. For centuries, Mayans used pure cocoa butter to protect their skin. Today, use our fast-absorbing butter to reverse the roughest skin and chapped lips, improve the look of scars and lines, and to smooth stretch marks due to weight loss or pregnancy.

At the rate I’m using it (just a tiny shard nightly before bed), this stuff should last me forever and a day. So it’s good that I actually really like the scent, even though it’s stronger than that of the other lotion. It just smells like straight up chocolate and I could just eat it up.

I smell delicious, people.

One lucky reader is gonna smell as delicious as I do! I get to give away an OrganicaPure prize including the two products I’ve featured, the Cocoa & Honey Body Lotion and 100% Body Butter, PLUS an Aloe Vera & Honey Shampoo, so your noggin can smell as nice as the rest of ya.

Our combination of aloe vera and honey will leave you with healthy, lustrous hair. Aloe vera, a natural treatment for dry skin, will soothe your scalp and help to alleviate dandruff. It also provides a gentle deep cleansing for your hair. Honey, a natural humectant, seals in moisture to heal and condition dry, damaged hair.

organicapure lotions shampoo
Just follow the directions below for your chance to win!
This giveaway will end at 12:01am on October 21st.





 

Good luck!

This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media, and I was supplied with lotion and body butter for review purposes. Thoughts are my own.

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Filed Under: Conscious Consumerism: Shopping & Reviews, Eco Fashion & Beauty Tagged With: cocoa lotion, organic body butter, organic lotion, organicapure 68 Comments

Comments

  1. domestic diva says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:02 am

    I also splurge on buying all natural products — I certainly don’t want chemical nasties.

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  2. Rebecca says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:46 am

    This company sounds pretty amazing. I’m not sure I’ve seen their products. Smelling delicious sounds like a good thing to me!

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  3. Molly says

    October 14, 2011 at 9:32 am

    All natural organic products is all that we buy. I love them (and I am also sensitive to the scents so I am glad to hear that this is not overwhelming)! Would love to win these!

    Reply
  4. Rebecca T. says

    October 14, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I normally seem to splurge on face washes because I can’t find one that I really like…although I don’t tend to spend too much on those even!

    Reply
  5. Marianne says

    October 18, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    I normally spend a little extra on color safe shampoo and conditioner! A friend just introduced me to Wen products but they seem a little costlier than what I normally spend.

    Reply
  6. Rondah says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    I splurge on body washes…especially bath and body works

    Reply
  7. Kristen says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Actually, I don’t really splurge on any beauty products! I’d like to, but it’s one of those things that just doesn’t fit into the budget, ya know?! I don’t really know what I’d splurge on, though, since I sort of keep it simple (I’m kind of a “wash face, apply mascara and lip gloss” kind of girl).

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  8. Shana D says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:27 am

    I don’t really splurge, I am cheap…I mean frugal & cringe over spending certain amounts of money. I do however buy loreals pressed powder that is pricey in my opinion. It’s anywhere from 11-14 dollars & prior to a year ago I never would have spent even that much on makeup.

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  9. April G says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:13 am

    Organic/natural lotion is my splurge! 🙂

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  10. Megan says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:18 am

    I will splurge on fancy makeup because I have extremely sensitive skin and natural products work the best.

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  11. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:51 am

    I’m in the market for some new products. Every time we move (military) we face new water situations, and my scalp pays for it DEARLY.

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  12. Lisa Picozzi says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:10 am

    I splurge only on face cream (usually Alba Botanica) because I feel like it really does make a difference in how my skin looks. Otherwise, my makeup is purchased at a drugstore. If I won the lottery, this would change instantly.

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  13. Amber says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I splurge on my Face Cream. I’m addicted to it now.

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  14. JoAnn F. says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:35 am

    pedicure & facial

    jofo120 at yahoo dot com

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  15. Leann Lindeman says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:37 am

    A trip to the spa for a facial or pedi is my beauty splurge!!

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  16. Jeanine L. says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I had not heard of this line before, but the products sound great. Everyone in our family has sensitive skin, so an organic product as clean as this one sounds wonderful.

    Reply
  17. Danielle says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Facials. Oh, how I love them.

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  18. Megan says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:04 am

    Fun! I don’t usually splurge, but if I am going to, it would be on a facial moisturizer.

    Reply
  19. Suzanne says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:09 am

    I splurge on my body wash and lotion, try to get as natural as I can.

    Reply
  20. Marilyn Wons says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:20 am

    My beauty splurges involves going to the Spa and getting a facial!

    Reply
  21. Shannon Baas says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I don’t really splurge.

    Reply
  22. James Murphy says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:37 am

    ugh my wife hasn’t splurged in years… we can’t afford to due to child support. That’s why I was hoping to win this for her… 🙂

    Reply
  23. Sam Buck says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I don’t get to splurge, really. Hubs works hard and I stay home, but we make it. I’d love to win a little luxury 🙂

    Reply
  24. Mama Chocolate says

    October 19, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    I don’t splurge either. *sniff* 😉
    I would love to start getting more natural beauty products soon, though.

    Reply
  25. Sandra O says

    October 19, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I tend not to splurge on myself too. Though, I may occasionally get a scented lotion, or a fragrance with a gift card that was given to me.
    ~thank you~

    Reply
  26. LoryAnn P says

    October 19, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    With 3 kids 3 and under I usually don’t splurge, but when we do have a little extra I love to get all natural soap.

    Reply
  27. Debbie C says

    October 19, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    Every so often, I have to restock and splurge on mineral makeup. It’s all I use and it can get expensive but it goes a long way. I also like to buy shea butter, honey products and love essential oils like lavender for skin calming.

    chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. Regina says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    I just bought my first item of mineral makeup. It is foundation….
    tarter95 at hotmaildot com

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  29. Tonya Dean says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    I haven’t had the extra money to splurge on beauty products in a very long time.

    tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Michelle says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    My beauty splurge? Don’t currently have one! Everything I find seems to have a flaw, or I can’t afford it. Simple organic happy products sound wonderful from a company that offers full disclosure. Awesome.

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  31. Kerri says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    Makeup tends to be my splurge – but I am low on perfume so that should be next. Love finding out about new products.

    Reply
  32. Ryana says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    I splurge on nail polishes. i cannot resist buying one everytime I am out

    Reply
  33. Gladys M says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Organic products seem to give the best results! Would love to win this 🙂
    mysteri_015 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  34. Miguelina Salvador says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    my only splurge is a mineral powder foundation

    babitababita@hotmail.com

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  35. Quinn O. says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    I usually splurge on face creams. I think I’m addicted.

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  36. Breanne says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:37 am

    I don’t splurge. But I think once I run out of my current shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and body wash supply I’ll start buying organic stuff.

    Reply
  37. Kayla Hyde says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:15 am

    My splurge is a good face mask!
    khyde19@yahoo.com

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  38. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:24 am

    I splurge on FRizz ease so my hair manages. I also buy name brand Shampoo and conditioner.
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  39. Brittney House says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:32 am

    My splurge is definately mac makeup

    Reply
  40. Jessica S. says

    October 20, 2011 at 5:41 am

    My splurge is organic shampoo bars.

    Reply
  41. EMMA L HORTON says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:05 am

    A SPA MASSAGE

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  42. amy deeter says

    October 20, 2011 at 9:23 am

    with body washes
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. Mary C says

    October 20, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I love to splurge on a facial. I go to the Aveda Training Institute so it’s less expensive and I always feel wonderful afterwards!

    Reply
  44. sarah hinhart says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:10 am

    I always splurge on hair products. I am a huge junkie

    Reply
  45. Julie Waldron says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:22 am

    My beauty splurges are body washes and lipgloss 🙂

    Reply
  46. shawna says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I splurge on mineral powder.

    Reply
  47. Amy M says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    I splurge on hair conditioner. Nothing beats soft silky hair! adammmartinmtb(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  48. Diane F says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    I really don’t splurge on anything. If I do, it would be on shampoo/conditoner and hairspray

    Reply
  49. Not2Haute Just-Right says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Serum & creams. I have dry skin and the changing weather really tests my bubble wrap. I use the same serum twice daily, cream at night and SPF 30 lotion in the morning. @not2haute

    Reply
  50. michelle says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    didnt have twitter time stamp first time, just put it on now
    🙂
    thanks!!
    michelle

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  51. Jennifer Paige says

    October 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    I splurge on expensive razors, my skin just won’t tolerate anything else.

    Reply
  52. Patrice says

    October 20, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    My splurges are buying natural/organic lotions, moisturizers, shampoos, etc. Those are more expensive than the mainstream chemical filled products.

    Reply
  53. Roxanne K says

    October 20, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I always splurge on shampoo/conditioner and moisturizer!

    Reply
  54. Christine says

    October 20, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    body washes

    Reply
  55. Amy Orvin says

    October 20, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    I splurge on facial scrubs and bubble bath.

    2dogs5catscrew@att.net

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  56. Christina D. says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    My beauty splurges? Anything I don’t buy at the grocery store:) I love body butter:)
    annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  57. angie says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    I splurge on Hope in A Jar and Ojon Shampoo.

    Reply
  58. Diane Baum says

    October 20, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    I splurge on nail polish and perfume

    Reply
  59. charline says

    October 20, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    I splurge on perfume and moisturizers
    stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net

    Reply
  60. April W. says

    October 20, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    I splurge on Clinique yellow lotion.

    Reply
  61. giveaway hound says

    October 20, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    I splurge on organic products as much as possible.

    Reply
  62. Michelle Spayde says

    October 20, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    I splurge on anti-aging products! I don’t want to look old!

    Reply
  63. Diane W says

    October 20, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    I splurg on face creams.

    Reply
  64. tracy davis says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    My beauty splurge is going to the spa

    Reply
  65. Sand says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    I splurge on good moisturizer and good sunblock.

    Reply
  66. Jodi says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    I don’t splurge very often, but I do buy myself a fancy bath product like a bodywash or scrub every so often.

    dealia79(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

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