One of the best parts about the holidays is the overwhelming sense of peace I get. Long after the presents have been frantically opened and the last peace of pumpkin pie eaten, I enjoy sitting by the fireplace (which, to be honest, hasn't worked in our house since 2008), slowly drinking a cup of hot chocolate (since coffee and most teas are currently off limits) and spending a peaceful evening with DH.
So when the folks at Kiss My Face asked me to review its new "Peace Collection," I couldn't say no! I was sent a wonderful gift set (see pictures below), which included a pomegranate acai scented candle, foaming hand soap and all-natural castile soap.
I am a huge fan of scented candles. I consider them a special treat, since I rarely purchase them for myself. The reason? Because candles seem to burn--and disappear--so quickly! But not this candle; it claims to have a burning life of 38 hours, and so far, I've used it for at least a quarter of that time... and it barely looks used. Part of that reason is because it burns clean, thanks to the soy wax and non-lead wick.
The foaming hand soap has become my favorite part of this collection. For one, it smells like "Fruity Pebbles" cereal; that's a childhood favorite I certainly miss! In general, I just adore foaming soap. I find it feels infinitely more clean on my skin compared to liquid soaps. But while some foaming soaps seem to strip my hands of moisture, the foaming hand soap from the Peace Collection actually replenished the moisture in my skin, leaving them feeling and smelling great.
I have to admit, when I first saw the castile soap, I wasn't sure what to make of it. I'd read fellow bloggers accounts of all the ways they'd managed to use castile soap (FYI, Kiss My Face's version contains no animal products or artifical colors--very environmentally friendly!); I'd never attempted any of these ideas myself. But with my pomegranate acai castile soap in hand, I quickly learned it was a practical substitute for chemical household cleaners, a great additive for laundry detergent, and so much more! Kiss My Face says their castile soap has 101 uses... and I plan to try them all.
Peace Candle: $18.99
Foaming Peace Soap: $7.99
Castile Soap: $9.99 (17 oz.) and $15.99 (34 oz.)
Or, buy the set of all three (includes 17 oz. castile soap) for $33.25
MY VOTE:
I whole-heartedly endorse these three products. Whether purchased as a set (which is a great value) or individually, each item has found a place in my home. There are four different scents to choose from--pomegranate acai, lemongrass clary sage, grassy mint and lavendar mandarin--so there's something out there for everyone.
Disclaimer: I was provided a Pomegranate Acai Peace Set (retail value $33.25) from Kiss My Face for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was provided. The opinions expressed in this review are my own, and were not influenced by the sponsor company.
My "tween" daughter and 7 year old are into the whole "peace" thing. It amazes me how things keep coming back! lol!