My pursuit of the perfect natural deodorant has been well documented here at the Brew. I thought I found the right stuff earlier this year when I tested out this product, but after a month, it made my pits hurt. So fast-forward to April, I did some googlin’ and found out about this stuff called “For Pits Sake!” It’s an aluminum-free natural deodorant that comes in a stick form like we’re all used to. I hit up the company and they hooked a Witch up! They sent me the Lavender scent which, admittedly, at first I thought was too strong. I mean, do lavender and potential funk really mix? But, au contraire homey. It’s fantastic.

The strong scent settles and you’re left with soft, moisturized pits. I’ve been using it for almost two months now with no reactions and no sweaty pits. And, it lasts through a solid cardio workout! For $7.99 a stick, you really can’t beat it. Be warned that when you first try the deodorant, it’s thick. It doesn’t simply glide on like regular over the counter funk busters you’re used to. If you’re going sleeveless, you can always blot away some of the paste. Since it’s so thick, it doesn’t take much to keep you funk-free all day long, so you wind up using less than a typical deodorant. But, don’t take my word for it. G.B. Proudfoot’s, the company that makes For Pits Sake!, is giving away a prize pack to one lucky winner. That’s right. The Witches are giving you some FREE STUFF!

One winner will get a stick of the For Pits Sake! Lavender-scented deodorant and a stick of the Lime & Clove-scented deodorant (perfect for sharing with your man), plus, you’ll get a Key Lime lip balm and a Calendula Super Salve sample. All you have to do is enter below! The contest ends June 18th at midnight. Good luck!

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This is an unpaid post. I was provided a free product to try (words are my own). Thanks to G.B. Proudfoot’s for sponsoring the giveaway!

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Ladies, it’s springtime and that means we’re steps away from bathing suit season. If your “garden” is a little overgrown and you’re not really down with that Gwyneth Paltrow 70’s bush look, it’s time to get that thang maintained. But, if you don’t have the funds or the time to take care of your nether region, here’s a shortcut: check your man’s stash for a can of Magic Shave powder. That’s right, Magic Shave. Jump over to my monthly beauty post on Beautiful Brown Girls to read how this shortcut can save you some pesos!

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Starting today, I’ll be writing monthly hair and beauty reviews for Beautiful Brown Girls. The first review went live today. You can read a little bit here and catch the rest over on their site. Add them to your list of sites to check out each day.

So, first up for review… Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer, a product that’s quickly become a staple for me.

On this natural hair journey (I’m often bugged by that “journey” word…I mean, it’s just hair…but follow along anyway), I’m always looking for products that seal in moisture and keep it there for days. So, this mango butter was a welcome addition to my natural routine. I first received it in 2012 in a CurlBOX, then got a friend’s leftovers and then received another jar of it in a “best of” kit from CurlBOX. I was mango buttered out, but happy. It has the consistency of a nice lotion. It’s not too thick like a cream, not too runny and not gel-like. I prefer to use it on pre-stretched hair but it can be used on freshly washed, damp or dry hair. Warning: a little really goes a long way. Trust me. Read the rest over at Beautiful Brown Girls where I describe my twisting routine and look for more Brew Beauty reviews here on the Brew soon!

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No matter how much you cleanse and scrub (which, is probably ill advised anyway), sometimes you still need a little refresher or maybe you need to hit your skin one more time to control oil buildup. A new product from Dickinson’s helps knock all that out at the same time… keeping the shine under control while helping to moisturize and cleanse. I received a box of the Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes in the latest Influenster “Sugar ‘n Spice VoxBox.” Witch Hazel using Witch Hazel, cute, right? Anywho…

I use the wipes at night to remove my warpaint makeup. They come in individually wrapped packs (like a Wetnap you’d get down at the rib shack), so they are dripping with Witch Hazel and just one wipe gets the job done. I’m talking removing the foundation, blush, lip gloss and any other gunk that’s trapped in your pores. They work! And your skin isn’t all dried out after use. These have definitely replaced the baby wipes I was using to remove most of my makeup. The Witch Hazel also helps soothe and tone your skin which the baby wipes can’t do. The towelettes also contain aloe and there isn’t any ridiculous fragrance. At just over $5, you get 20 wipes per box and they’re paraben, oil and acid free. They just smell like that bottle of Witch Hazel your grandma keeps in the cabinet. I follow up with my usual moisturizer and bam, I’m ready for bed until it’s time to cleanse in the morning. These definitely get a thumbs up from this Witch.

Check the Dickinson’s site to find the towelettes near you and follow them on Facebook.
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There are few things in life more frustrating than being dry and ashy. Maybe getting toilet paper bits stuck in the no-no parts is worse. But, I digress. When the folks at Influenster sent over a new lotion product to try, I jumped at the chance to test Vaseline’s new Spray & Go moisturizer in the light “Total Moisture” scent. I’m a product junkie and who isn’t familiar with the Vaseline brand? Seemed like a win-win.

So, “Spray & Go” is essentially lotion in a can. It shoots out like that Pam spray you cook with, kinda whitish. Not the prettiest look but once you rub it in, it glides on and it’s not greasy at all. It also absorbs into the skin quickly. The scent is really light, with oat extract (who knew?) and won’t interfere with whatever your main fragrance is. And, it lasted all day. My skin feels well moisturized but not heavy or greasy and my elbows aren’t ashy (my true test of a good lotion).

“Spray & Go” comes in aloe fresh and cocoa radiant scents. Check the Vaseline site (@VaselineBrand) to find out where to buy your #SprayandGo.

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Comments are my own.
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