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It’s no secret if you have been visiting here on my blog, that I’m a huge fan of coconut oil, coconut water and just coconuts in general.  I love the flavor and I love the scent but I also love the ingredient in itself as it has definitely been a huge part of my skin care routine, health and overall well being.  Recently I was given the opportunity to try INVO Coconut Water.  I haven’t particularly heard about the brand before and being a coconut water connoisseur myself, I thought I would try it out.  Today I share with you my thoughts on this product, it’s benefitis and whether or not I enjoyed it on this week’s Foodie Friday.

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I’m a huge believer in the fact that water is such an essential nutrient for our bodies and drinking its minimum amount each day is a necessity.  But, I also know that if this is something new for you – new and innovative ways to drink as much water as you can is definitely a must.  Because of this, sometimes I like to mix things up a bit and drink some coconut water that helps to not only provide the refreshment my body needs but also the hydration.  INVO Coconut Water is a refreshing and flavorful healthy coconut drink that is not only easy to take around with you but it delicious and will easily become your go-to drink from the instant you start sipping on it.

Since coconuts are 99% fat-free and naturally low in sugar and packed with calcium and magnesium it makes a great drink for every day or after an aggressive work out.  INVO coconut water drinks are never heat pasteurized and have 100% coconut juice and electrolytes that help to aid in rapid hydration.  This drink is seriously a must for those warm summer days or a nice day out at the beach.  It’s available in three great flavors – Pure, Green Tea and Tropical.  Because of INVO’s creative cold water pasteurization, your coconut water is kept fresh, clean, delicious and special!

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Besides being very refreshing, coconut water contains 5 essential electrolytes to keep you hydrated.  It also has as much potassium as one banana which I love.  And, an interesting tidbit from INVO is that there is a pink hue in their coconut water which is a result of a natural enzymatic process that causes the polyphenolics present in raw coconut water to turn pink over time.

As mentioned before, the Coconut water goes through a High Pressure Processing to ensure you are getting the best quality product that tastes and is fresh.  What is High Pressure Processing or HPP?  Well, it is a cold pasteurization technique which INVO has named “cold-crafting”.  This process inactivates bacteria, viruses, yeast and molds that are present in all foods – thereby guaranteeing food safety and extending the shelf life of your product.  Unlike most juices, which are heat pasteurized, ‘cold-crafting’ only uses cold water under high pressure.  Due to the absence of heat in the process, the organoleptic and nutrional properties of the food are maintained, allowing the product to retain its fresh taste and nutritional content, just like mother nature intended it be.  Since the INVO Coconut waters are 100% cold crafted, there are no nasties ever added.  INVO prides themselves in giving us the true freshly-cracked coconut water experience.

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So now that I’ve taken the time to give you the run down on the products, all the technical and scientific information and everything in between; I’m going to share with you my overall thoughts on this drink.

First of all, if you are not a fan of the coconut flavor (I know some people don’t like it), I suggest going with the Tropical Flavor.  My sons all love the Tropical flavor though they enjoy them all.  It taste like a tropical fruit punch and the coconut flavor is not as prominent, though you easily have a quenched thirst, feel re-hydrated and it’s delicious.  If you are someone that loves Green Tea or Tea flavors, I think you’ll quite enjoy the Sencha Green Tea.  It’s got a great tea flavor and if you are someone that enjoys a great green tea, you’ll love this particular flavor.  My favorite out of the three I tried is the Pure Coconut Water.  It tastes just like fresh coconut juice/water that you would get here in Hawaii right off the tree.

Each drink is not only delicious, but really great for a usual Hawaii day.  While these are made in Thailand, they are offered at many retailers through out the US and I have been told they can be found at Whole Foods, though I haven’t found them at my local store.  Once they are available, I will admit that this will be a staple in our household because everyone loves them.

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The INVO Coconut water is gluten free, Kosher and Vegan.  And, like most premium food products, INVO Coconut Water requires refrigeration for optimum quality and safety so make sure you do not drink the water if you suspect that it hasn’t been kept chilled.  If you are allergic to nuts, while it is extremely rare to have a coconut water allergy, it is best to seek medical advice prior to consuming these drinks since Coconuts are tree nuts.  The INVO Coconut Water is a good source of vitamin C& B group vitamins and great after a work out!

My family and I are really enjoy these coconut waters and I highly recommend them.  We give these treats a two thumbs up each and all agree they are delicious but great for keeping hydrated.  If I were running consistently or on a jog, I would pull for this directly after to replenish my electrolytes.  INVO is coming out with some great new flavors which I’m also really excited to try.  I think if you are someone that wants to change up your water routine or try something new, this would make a great treat.  And, as I mentioned before, it’s great for the whole family.

Learn more about INVO Coconut Water here: http://www.invococonutwater.com/  and be sure to check out their Facebook Page for all kinds of information, reviews and more.

Have you heard of INVO Coconut Water?  Are you a coconut water drinker like I am?  Comment below and let me know your thoughts on the delicious goodness.

Signature Honey

Disclaimer:  The product(s) mentioned and featured in this post were sent to me for review consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to provide my thoughts or feature this product.  Affiliate links are posted through out.

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Let’s face it – cute things make for great gifts… I wouldn’t mind getting.  Recently I featured the Lucie and Pompette Lip Batter 3 in 1 Balm, Gloss and Treatment in one of my Holiday Gift Guides and I figured it was so fun and cute that it deserved it’s own post as well.  Today I’m going to share these little gems with you and hopefully you will find something you’ll want to try in the coming year.

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The Lucie + Pompette Lip Batters are a 3 in 1 balm, gloss, treatment retailing for $16.50 (0.16 fl.oz.) in adorable packaging.  These little glosses make a great gift or the perfect stocking stuffer (if you are last minute shopping for the holidays) for any beauty lover.  It is available in 5 different colors:  La-La, Go-Go, Bon-Bon, Mi-Mi, and Can-Can.  I have La-La (sheer baby pink) and Bon-Bon (sheer peach nude).  The Lip Batters are the longest wearing plumping lip gloss with a revolutionary formulat that plumps, fills and hydrates your lips instantly.  You get a gloss like product that acts like a treatment and plumps the lips without any type of irritation.  The unique smoothing cushion envelops the lips for a more voluptuous appearance.

Lucie and Pompette Lip Batter - 3 in 1 Balm, Gloss and Treatment

The lip batters are made of an anti-aging cocktail of Vitamin E, Green Tea, and white tea with a light vanilla scent inspired by fresh macarons (which is one of the reasons why these appeal to me so much, I love macarons).  Lucie + Pompette products are Vegan, cruelty-free and paraben-free.  Applying them is easy.  You can apply the gloss liberally and allow 10 seconds for the lip batter’s smoothing cushion to set on the lips.  Once applied, voluptous lips can be enjoyed all day.  The lip batter can be layered to create a more pronounced lip line as well.

Each lip batter has a flexible applicator which allows the product to hug each curve of the lips, providing a flawless, precise application.  The glosses have a sheer tint of color which is infused with subtle, light-reflecting pigments to add to the illusion of fuller lips.  There is a light delicate tingle that stimulates blood flow to the lips for a natural plumping effect.  While this is a plumping type of gloss, it doesn’t burn or have an uncomfortable sensation as others on the market and since the tint of the gloss is sheer, you can wear it alone or over your favorite lip sticks or lip products.  It feels comfortable on the lips though it does have a sticky like texture.  The light tingling sensation can last up to 10 minutes but it never feels weird or burning, uncomfortable or unable to bare.

Since the tint of the gloss is so sheer against my lips or skin, I didn’t swatch it for you – but I consider this more of a clear gloss on my skin and it really doesn’t show up otherwise.  It’s the perfect topper or can be used on its own, I only suggest that you may want to wear your hair pulled back because my hair gets stuck to my lips when I’m using it.  Since I have pretty full and plump lips already, I didn’t notice much plumping going on from the product but I did however like the fact that my lips seemed to look very smooth with a great glossy texture.

Lucie and Pompette Lip Batter - 3 in 1 Balm, Gloss and Treatment

Another fun accessories is the Lucie Bag ($18.50).  This cosmetic clutch from Lucie + Pompette is absolutely adorable.  It is 3.5″ x 7.5″ in size and while it’s tiny, it is the perfect bag for travel to carry all of your beauty essentials.  It’s french inspired and features a glossy white exterior printed with the signature illustrations from Lucie + Pompette and a lined interior.  I love the details of this little clutch and the Eiffel Tower Charm is absolutely gorgeous.  I absolutely love the artist design and the drawing is so feminine and sweet.  It would make a great gift for any beauty lover or that sweetie in your life.  Totally Chic and those that love Paris… would love this!

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The products I mentioned in this post are a part of the Le JARDIN PARTY collection ($38.50 – retail value $51.50) which includes the Cosmetic Clutch, Lip Batters x 2 (La La and Bon Bon) and a gorgeous Signature Gift box with a red box.

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There is also the Le PARIS PARTY collection ($38.50) which includes Can Can and Go Go Lip Batters and the Le Paris cosmetics Pouch.  I am totally crushing on the Le Paris Cosmetics pouch and plan to pick it up for me soon.

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Having not tried anything from Lucie + Pompette, I was so intrigued with the brand and the look of the products.  They are adorable and I’m very much looking forward to more products being released from Lucie + Pompette in the future.  If you are someone looking for a little girly with some sass and class – I think this would be a line you will surely enjoy.  It would make the perfect gift for that beauty lover in your life, or one for yourself.

If you’re interested in learning more about Lucie + Pompette, the products they offer and to get your hands on some yourself – check out: http://www.lucieandpompette.com/

Have you heard of or tried anything from Lucie + Pompette before?  Do you think this will be a line you may be interested in or does the packaging scream to you as much as it does me?

Happy Holidays!

Signature Honey

 

Disclaimer:  The products mentioned and featured in this post were sent to me for review consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to feature or discuss these products.  Affiliate links are posted through out.

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Finding the perfect holiday gift for someone who is on the go constantly can be a challenge.  When I worked in Corporate America and traveled often, I rarely seen family, friends or my bed for weeks on end so the last thing you want to do is get a gift for someone that they will not utilize.  However, traveling does not mean that you need to skimp on the cleansing and that’s where the Michael Todd Soniclear Petite comes into play.  Recently I posted my thoughts on the Soniclear Elite which you can read about here and today I am sharing with you a great little gift idea for the skin care lover in your life that is not only on the go but that may travel.  Not a traveler?  Don’t worry – this fun little gadget will satisfy the beauty lover in you or someone you love.

Holiday Gift Idea For The Traveler - Cleanse On The Go With Michael Todd Soniclear Petite

The Michael Todd Soniclear Petite Offers all the great sonic powered cleansing you can expect from the full sized version, in a travel friendly one.  This cute little system retails for $99 and the color Tutti Fruitti can be found at Ulta and Ulta.com.  The Soniclear Petite is great for all skin types and includes your Soniclear Petite unit, 1 Facial Brush head with cover, 1 Charging/Storage Cradle and 1 USB Universal Voltage Charger.  What makes the Soniclear Petite so unique is that it not only cleanses the same as the full sized, but it’s smaller size makes for packing and travel easy and the Universal USB Enabled Charger allows you to charge your unit on the go – in the car, etc.

Cleaner skin begins with a cleaner brush and the Soniclear is the World’s First Antimicrobial Sonic Cleansing System.  The Soniclear brush heads are treating during the manufacturing process with LIFE antimicrobial product protection to inhibit up to 99.9% of stain and odor causing bacteria.  The Soniclear antimicrobial brushes stay cleaner and fresher for 6 months before needed to be replaced.  That is not only convenient, but it also means you save some money since replacing your brush heads are not as often as other brands.

Holiday Gift Idea For The Traveler - Cleanse On The Go With Michael Todd Soniclear Petite

The Soniclear Petite comes with 3 customizable speeds which allows you to adjust the unit to what works for you and your skin.  You literally can strip away all the dead skin cells, makeup, dirt and oil 6x better than your hands alone leaving you with great skin.  The brushes move at up to 18,000 times a minute to thoroughly cleanse and exfoliate your skin, but still offering a gentle clean.

Cleaning this unit is easy as pie and simple as simple as cleaning the full sized.  I simply apply a little more of my cleanser and clean the brush head before storing to dry.  It’s waterproof and has an automatic timer that helps to standardize cleansing for consistent results each time you use it.  I enjoy using my Soniclear Petite as a part of my skin care regimen and rave about this product as much as I do the original – it really is that good.  Since I have sensitive skin – I am unable to use my Soniclear daily, but that is not the fault of the unit – just my skin.  I love it regardless.

Holiday Gift Idea For The Traveler - Cleanse On The Go With Michael Todd Soniclear Petite

If I had to make one suggestion, it would be that I wish it had a little bag or carrying case to make for easy travel and transport.  Otherwise, I love how “petite” and compact the Soniclear Petite is and the cute watermelon shade is awesome.  The Soniclear Petite does come in a few other colors as well but Tutti Frutti is exclusive to Ulta.  This makes the perfect Holiday Gift for the beauty lover in your life – whether they travel or not and a great addition to any skin care lovers arsenal.

Have you tried the Michael Todd Soniclear Petite or any of the Soniclear products?  If so – what do you think of them?  Is this on your wish list this holiday season?

Signature Honey

Disclaimer:  This product was sent to me for review consideration and feature.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to feature this product on my site.  Affiliate links posted through out.