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60 Second Beauty: Burt's Bees All-Natural Lip Shine and Lip Gloss

Burt's Bees lip shine and lip gloss review

I have been trying to use more natural products now that I'm expecting, so I was eager to review the Burt's Bees Lip Glosses and Lip Shines that recently landed on my desk. These 100% natural lip glosses and shines contain no petrochemicals, phthalates, parabens or sodium lauryl sulfate, and are not tested on animals. In other words, if you inadvertently eat these pout-prettying-products, you don't have to fret. Fun fact: According to Burt's Bees, a woman consumes an average of 6 lbs of lipstick in her lifetime. Yum! So let's see how these all-natural lip glosses stack up, shall we?

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by SaltMoney.org. All opinions are my own.

My Favorite Mother's Day Deals from RetailMeNot.com, Plus A Pinterest Giveaway!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is almost here (May 12) but it's not too late to get a great deal on a Mother's Day gift, whether it's for your mom, grandmother, sister or friend. Not sure where to start? Head to RetailMeNot.com's Mother's Day deals!

Here are a few of my favorites:
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Keep reading for details on RetailMeNot.com's Most Pinteresting Mom Giveaway...