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The Green Beaver Company is a Canadian company that creates natural bath and skincare products, and I was super excited to test out their Lavender Natural Deodorant ($5.99). This deodorant is a glycerin based deodorant that is free from alcohol, aluminum, ethanol, gluten, GMO, parabens, propylene glycol (PEG), and synthetic fragrances. It is also vegan friendly, cruelty free, biodegradable, and Ecocert certified.
This is my first time trying a natural deodorant, so I can only compare it to regular drugstore deodorants. When opening the deodorant, the lavender scent is faint yet noticeable, which is a good thing if you are or work in a scent sensitive environment. Upon application, you can definitely tell the difference with the glycerin base because it applies like a freaking dream! There are no clumps or residue left behind on the skin nor on the deodorant itself after application, but I do need a couple swipes (about 5) to get a decent coating to ensure that it'll last all day.

As I mentioned, the lavender scent is pretty faint and won't be noticeable when applied or when sweating. Because of this, I think this deodorant does a great job neutralizing my BO rather than trying to mask it like a regular deodorant would do. I will say though, that this deodorant is effective for everyday use, but it isn't strong enough for the gym or an active day. With that being said, it is my new go-to deodorant for now.

Have you tried natural deodorant and which one is your favourite?

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 Bodycology Moisturizing Body Wash in Cherish the Moment ☆☆☆

This body wash is a great value product with a lovely cherry blossom scent and a full lather.

Cake Beauty Supremely Rich Bath and Shower Froth in It's a Slice ☆

Although the bath and shower froth smelled nice, I found it didn't bubble well so it was kind of a waste to use as a bubble bath so I used it as a body wash instead. As a body wash, it still didn't lather well and the scent washed away pretty quickly. Based on this, I wouldn't repurchase it.

Live Clean Shampoo & Conditioner in Exotic Vitality Monoi Oil ☆

Initially, I really enjoyed this duo as it got the job done and was free from harsh chemicals. However, I found that after using this line for a couple months now (I'm currently on a second set), the hair and scalp near around my hairline that frames my face has become extremely dry to the point where I have to apply lotion or a deep conditioning mask.
Got 2 B Encore Fresh Dry Shampoo ☆☆☆
This is my all time favourite dry shampoo - it's effective in terms of product and packaging, and I haven't had any issues thus far. Plus, the scent is fresh and gender neutral so both my boyfriend an I can use it!

St. Ives Timeless Skin Mineral Clay Firming Mask ☆☆
This mask is quite old and although I really enjoy it, it's taken me quite a bit of time to finish it because it can get pretty messy and I would only apply it before hopping into the shower. The one super cool thing about this mask is that the pore tightening is instantaneous and you feel it working as it's drying.
AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser ☆☆☆
I absolutely love this product and I'm so glad that I got the chance to review it via Chick Advisor or I never would have discovered it. It's a very nice and gentle acne face wash that I always went back to whenever my face was acting up. I liked that it cleansed my face without drying it out or giving me that tightening feeling. 
Bath and Body Works Hand Cream in Vanilla Bean Noel ☆☆
This hand cream is super moisturizing and smelled exactly like a vanilla bean frappuccino. The scent was a bit too sweet for me but I would definitely repurchase it in another scent.
Vichy Idealia Life Serum ☆☆
For the winter months, this serum from Vichy was a life savor as it provided the perfect amount of moisturization without making my face feel like an oil slick. This isn't a holy grail product for me though, so I wouldn't repurchase as I have a lot of other products to finish. 

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Let me just start off by saying that I'm not a fan of pancakes, let alone blueberry pancakes. I'm very picky with cooked fruit and would rather go with chocolate chip pancakes if I had to, BUT I really did enjoy these blueberry pancakes. They're moist, dense, and fluffy at the same time, making them quite filling despite the seemingly small serving size. The blueberry compote that tops it off is to die for, and because there's blueberry compote, whipped cream, and a generous drizzle of syrup, these pancakes are perfect as served and do not require additional sweetness. So far, these truly are my favourite blueberry pancakes and I would definitely come back for these.

To balanced out the sweet with some savoury, we got the Big B'lunch Skillet, with spicy pulled pork, roasted onions, potatoes, black beans, two sunny side up eggs, and piri piri salsa. Following the delicious blueberry pancakes, this dish can be a bit underwhelming. I expected the skillet to be much larger based on the name, but it's diameter was about the length of my hand. The food itself was good, but I found that it was mostly potatoes and onions. It didn't quite meet our expectations nor did it satisfy our savoury tooth, so I think the next time we visit, we'll just stick to the blueberry pancakes.

Where's your favourite brunch place in the GTA?

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