The thing I love most about perusing the ol’ Internet and looking for fun skin elixirs is stumbling upon smaller companies that fly under the radar. One such discovery was Brittanie’s Thyme, a fabulous women-owned company that produces natural and organic products without it costing an arm and a leg. That’s what we like to see right?
I was sent a few things to try out and I’m not even kidding you, I fell in love instantly. The first thing I tore into was the Organic Almond Oatmeal Facial Scrub with Yogurt.
This is only $12.00 for a 4 oz. jar and what is just so genius is it’s dry. You put a small amount in your hand and add a smidge of water to make a paste and then you’re off to the races. So this jar is less expensive because you’re not paying for water and it costs less to ship. Ah-MA-zing! It worked wonderfully and had a faint oatmeal-y scent. My skin felt smooth afterwards and some of the bothersome flakey bits were gone too.
I was also given the French Green Clay with White Tea mask and my eyes may have very well rolled into the back of my head when I felt my skin afterwards. Tight! Smooth! At least ten years youngerRefreshed! This also comes dry so you put a small amount in your hand, add some warm water and apply. It is $7.00 for 40 mls. Is it wrong that I liked that it was green because I felt like I was in the movies? That I should have had a white towel wrapped around my head just-so with cucumbers over my eyes engulfed by a terrycloth bath robe? Wait, don’t answer that. MOVING ON!
The last thing I was able to review was their Organic Acne Treatment which is $9.00 for 2 oz. I’m lucky in that I am finally to the point of not breaking out all that often (blood sweat and tears to get here my friends), and when I do it’s usually not too bad. Maybe a few on the chin or around my hairline. I noticed one or two problem areas cropping up and applied the treatment using a cotton ball. It’s made with tea tree oil which has a distinguishing scent, so if you’re not a fan be advised. The smell didn’t bother me. I also liked that it didn’t sting my face when I put it on, as other acne treatments usually do. Now, I can’t say this worked and I can’t say that it didn’t. My chin cleared up within a few days. Would it have done that anyway? Or was it because of the treatment? No one can know for sure. But it didn’t make my face any worse, that’s for sure, and I liked knowing I wasn’t drowning in chemicals. All natural FTW!
Brittanie’s Thyme is happy to announce that they are now certified USDA Organic, which means its manufacturing facility and 85% of its products are now certified at 95% or higher. And because of that, they are celebrating by offering all items 20% off through the month of August. How great is that?
I have a fabulous giveaway to offer, thanks to Brittanie’s Thyme. One lucky reader will have a chance to win an Organic Facial Care Gift Pack! It consists of: 4 oz Almond Oatmeal Scrub, 1 oz French Green Clay and 4 oz Organic Facial Cleanser valued at $25.00.
To enter, leave a comment on this post (manditory). You can get extra entries by:
–Following us on Twitter (@livespend) and mentioning the contest : “Organic facial gift pack #giveaway @livespend http://tinyurl.com/mpq8cx” and be sure to come back and in a separate comment leave the link to your tweet
–Blogging about it and in a separate comment leave a link to your post.
–Referring others here and they tell us you sent them (“Sam sent me!”) both you and the person you referred will get a BONUS entry!
Contest will run until August 16th, 11:59 pm CDT. For full information on how we run our contests, see our Disclosure policy.
SoMi's Nilsa
Oooooh, facial scrubs. Organic facial scrubs. Sounds luxurious and good for the skin. Count me in for this little giveaway!
August 10th, 2009 @ 3:01 pm
Margaret Imecs
What a great giveaway! @margaretimecs
August 10th, 2009 @ 3:16 pm
Jen
Ooh! Great giveaway! :)
August 10th, 2009 @ 4:05 pm
NGS
Sometimes I try to find facial cleaners that don’t smell like medicine or fruit. And I fail. And then I fail again. Maybe this one will fill all of my pesky requirements?
August 10th, 2009 @ 5:11 pm
Live a Colorful Life
This is a great giveaway. Hope I win!
August 10th, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
valerie2350
these products look great!
August 11th, 2009 @ 1:29 am
valerie2350
http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/3241313578
August 11th, 2009 @ 1:29 am
Kate
I am in need of a new facial cleanser right now. These look great!
August 11th, 2009 @ 9:18 am
Kate
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/katekono/status/3245923631
August 11th, 2009 @ 9:21 am
kristin c.
i want this shiz biatch!!!
August 11th, 2009 @ 9:41 am
kristin c.
tweetered; http://twitter.com/OTOP
August 11th, 2009 @ 9:42 am
Tracy S.
I’m always looking for great new skincare products!!
My Tweet: http://bit.ly/gwLzp
August 11th, 2009 @ 9:56 am
melinda
Mmmmmm…. who doesn’t want to rub oatmeal on their face?
August 11th, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
Laura T
I am gradually trying to replace my skincare products with natural and organic lines. Thank you for introducing me to Britanie’s Thyme. Their products sound great and I love the packaging!
August 11th, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
Michelle Smiles
Those items sound lovely! My skin needs something exfoliating but not drying…hmmm…might need to check it out!
August 12th, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
Margare Imecs
Tweeted!
It’s the perfect giveaway to win! @margaretimecs
August 13th, 2009 @ 10:55 am
Christie
The products in the gift pack sound wonderful for my skin. I love organic products like these and it would be a treat to try Brittanies. Thanks for featuring them.
August 13th, 2009 @ 11:12 am
Kirsten
Oooooh yes – count me in!! My skin needs heeeellllllppp
August 14th, 2009 @ 12:20 am
Julie
Great giveaway!!! Thanks :-)
August 14th, 2009 @ 8:58 am
iheartgreen
I’m enjoying all these giveaways. Sadly, no one sends me anymore as I subscribe to the blog, but I just started subscribing to Samantha’s blog as well (sorry it took so long!) and her blog mentions the contest, which was a nice reminder.
August 14th, 2009 @ 9:33 am
Alexandrea M
I have really tried to embrace organic skin and hair care this last year, it is always so nice to read about new companies, especially women owned ones!
August 14th, 2009 @ 11:51 pm
Coco
Oh wow! Those facial scrubs looking amazing.
August 15th, 2009 @ 3:21 am
Becky
Love, love, love Organic face scrubs! Great find!
August 15th, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
Margaret Imecs
I Tweeted! @margaretimecs
I need this giveaway, please pick me!!!
August 16th, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
Margaret Imecs
Tweetered!
August 16th, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
Bunny
What an awesome giveaway! Thanks so much for offering these wonderful products!
August 16th, 2009 @ 10:34 pm
Bunny
I follow on twitter and tweeted!
http://twitter.com/sweetbunnabunny/status/3355440972
August 16th, 2009 @ 10:35 pm
Amy Webb
Just found your site! Thanks for the chance-I love freebies and skin stuff!! I am like your-the smell of a product is sooo important! I love Burt’s bees stuff too.
September 4th, 2009 @ 3:50 pm