October 26, 2016
A cleansing oil? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Definitely not, when you are talking about the Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil by the skin experts at Kiehl’s! Yes, the latest product from our trusted buddies at Kiehl’s is a fantastic all-in-one makeup remover, cleanser, and moisturizer, no matter what your skin type. This work of genius […]
October 14, 2016
A cute name to go along with a fabulous, vegan-friendly deodorant! Our friends at Meow Meow Tweet (doesn’t that name just make you smile!) recently launched their deodorant in stick form. Formulated out of potent plant and mineral powders and just the right amount of essential oils, this deodorant is effective yet gentle on your skin. […]
September 15, 2016
Stay dry and fresh smelling…for longer! Let’s face it, we TrailblazerGirls sweat (some of us more than others!), and our friends at Degree have developed a unique breakthrough technology called MOTIONSENSE to help keep us protected even when we’re being our most active TrailblazerGirl-selves. With every movement, the MOTIONSENSE microcapsules burst, releasing fragrance and freshness for […]
August 30, 2016
The smell of fall is in the air! Especially after you wash your hands with the new Pumpkin Clove Gel Handwash from Method. In a collaboration with designer Rebecca Atwood, this luscious-smelling soap presents well in Method’s signature-shaped tear drop bottle that is beautifully painted in a limited-edition collection for fall. This is part of Target’s Made […]
August 11, 2016
Protect yourself! Whether you are a hard-core athlete, weekend warrior, or leisurely stroller, Blue Steel Sports Products will make you more comfortable. Their Anti-Chafe Cream is a lifesaver! Rub a thin layer of this cream anywhere you often get blisters or chafing, and you’re set. It goes on smooth, not sticky or greasy and is […]
August 1, 2016
From the world of boscia, the leader in BOtanical SCIence. We introduced you to one of their products last year, their B.B. Cream, and now we’re happy to share a few more with you. First, we have the Exfoliating Peel Gel which is ideal for daily exfoliation, with a triple action formula: physical peel, chemical […]
July 29, 2016
Treat your feet! After a long, hard day on your feet, try the Natural Body Collection Foot Rub from our friends at Moon Valley Organics. Whether it’s after a marathon or long trek through the mountains or just a day at the office, the Peppermint Foot Rub followed by the Moon Melt Lotion Bar will […]
July 26, 2016
Say bye-bye to stinky clothes! Our friends at Biokleen have a Sport Laundry Liquid that is specially designed to work on our TrailblazerGirl clothing – you know, those sweaty tech shirts and running shorts, muddy hiking pants, and not-so-zen smelling yoga clothes. It’s triple concentrated so you’ll love that it cleans your clothes with just […]
June 28, 2016
Protect you AND protect the planet. Our eco-conscious friends at Stream2Sea create skin care products with all natural ingredients that are biodegradable and tested safe for fish and coral larvae. You can feel good about using their products. The Conscious Explorer Kit provides you with a sampling of everything you will need for your next […]
June 22, 2016
Stay fresh the natural way! Our friends at Real Purity shared their roll-on and women’s deodorant with us, and we put them through the TrailblazerGirl tests. Even with our most active (read: sweaty!) TrailblazerGirl adventures, these deodorants kept us smelling and feeling fresh. Best of all, they are free from parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, aluminum, lead, […]
June 13, 2016
The natural way to stay odor free! Our friends at Nature’s Gate have some great herbal blend deodorants. We tried the Lavender and Aloe, and it’s like stepping into a field of fresh lavender flowers. Other scent combinations include Chamomile and Lemon Verbena, Lemongrass and Clary Sage, and Tea Tree and Blue Cypress. All are […]
June 3, 2016
Aaaaahhhh! That’s the sound of your skin thanking you for using Cactus Flower and Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist. Our friends at Kiehl’s kindly provided us with a sample of this magical spray to try. Yes, that’s quite a name, but it is very descriptive of the key ingredients. The Cactus Flower holds the distinction of […]
May 27, 2016
More excellent products from our friends at ShiKai. For all your dry skin needs, the Borage Therapy line of creams and lotions has you covered. Have you heard of borage oil? We hadn’t either, until we checked out ShiKai’s hand cream, foot cream, and anti-itch advanced formula. Borage oil is super high in gamma-Linolenic Acid […]
May 25, 2016
Soap that is made for the active TraiblazerGirl! Well, not literally, but pretty close since the founder of ShiKai originally created Biker Soap for his kids who were covered with dirt, grease and grime after a day of cycling. Now, you have a liquid soap to get yourself clean that is strong enough to remove […]
May 3, 2016
Have beautiful hair and also help the world! Not only does SoapBox sell quality soaps, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, but this socially responsible company gives back by providing soap or clean water to those in need, both domestically and internationally. Here’s how it works, when you purchase a bar of soap, SoapBox donates another bar […]
April 29, 2016
Oh-so cool looking! The spring collection of method’s laundry products is out, and we were struck by the stylish bottles, pretty colors, and exotic scents. Looking beyond the esthetics though, we found bottles that were functionally practical with indented, ridged areas to hold, and products that worked really well at cleaning and softening even our […]
April 14, 2016
Everyone’s hair is different, so why pick your hair care products off the shelf? Check out this great online company called Function of Beauty that can create a customized bottle of shampoo and conditioner that exactly meets your needs! Amazing! Through a series of 4 simple steps an 8 ounce or a 16 ounce bottle […]
March 24, 2016
Be green and clean! Planet is a small company based in beautiful British Columbia that makes some wonderful, environmentally friendly cleaning products. We tested their 2X Ultra Laundry Detergent, and we were bowled over by how well it worked. It’s very concentrated so just a little cleans a big load of dirty TrailblazerGirl laundry. Note […]
March 16, 2016
Oh, so wonderful-smelling and oh, so practical! Our friends at The Solid Bar Company sent us a smattering of their collection of hair and skin care products, and we were very impressed. Handmade in The Virgin Islands in small batches from organic and natural ingredients, they are available in cute little pillow box packages or […]
March 10, 2016
Get the job done…naturally! PiperWai is an amazing, natural, creme deodorant. This magical little pot of light grey “pit potion” is made with super-absorbent activated charcoal and a blend of 11 therapeutic-grade essential oils. Don’t be put off by the color, just take a pea size amount, rub it into your armpit, and presto, it’s […]
January 7, 2016
Relief for dry winter skin! Our friends at Sierra Essentials have fantastic products, and we especially like their Hand & Foot Balm. Handcrafted in Tahoe, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, this little pot of gold is a super rich balm that will soothe and moisturize even the most chapped hands and feet. You’ll have a […]
November 23, 2015
Mmmm, smells good enough to eat…and with Saavy Naturals, you could actually eat them! Handcrafted in small batches using 100% natural, food-grade ingredients, the Energizing Essential Collection contains a Green Tea & Lime Body Wash, a Mango Papaya Sugar Scrub, and a Yuzu & Meyer Lemon Body Cream. We are especially partial to papaya, so […]
October 21, 2015
Our friends at Sun Bum have yet another fantastic line of sunscreens! It’s the Signature SPF 30 Face Stick. This is a high performance, mineral-based, broad spectrum sunscreen just right for our active TrailblazerGirl lifestyle. No worries about it stinging our eyes, and even though it has a zinc oxide and titanium dioxide based formula, […]
September 25, 2015
Who doesn’t want younger looking skin?! Sign us up! It’s the Daily Reviving Concentrate from our friends at Kiehl’s. With a blend of special essential and botanical oils, your skin will just soak up the proteins and lipo-soluable vitamins (e.g. Vitamin E and A) that will help strengthen and protect your skin from free radicals […]