DOVE Spring Must Haves ~ #Review #Giveaway

I have been using Dove products for decades.  I think Dove was the reason why I switched to body washes most of the time when I shower.  Dove has some great items that you have to try for this Spring.

Wishing for a DOVE Christmas ~ #Review #Giveaway #2017GiftGuide

If you haven't guess it by now, Dove is one of my favourite brands that I like to use.  I have been using them for so many years and now my daughters are using them too.  I don't think there is anyone who does not like Dove.  Anybody would love to receive some Dove products in their stockings or as a secret Santa gift.  Maybe a relative might not make it home for Christmas so I think they might like a care package of Dove products.

Introducing the New Baby Dove Collection~ #Review #Giveaway

My niece is just about a year old and she is just the cutest thing.  My daughters treat her like a doll and they always want to play with her.  Her skin is like any other baby's skin - it is super soft and very delicate so you have to get the best baby products to use.

Must Haves Dove Products ~ #Review #Giveaway

If you have been following me these past few months, you know how much I love Dove.  Dove and I go way back that I can't recall when I have never stopped using them.  Dove have released a few amazing products this year that I think you will like.

Dove+ Men Minerals and Sage ~ #Review #Giveaway

I get it that guys don't want to smell like flowers or fruits.  They want to smell very manly like sports or aqua fresh.  As long as the guy does not smell like a smelly gym sock I don't really care what he smells like.  Way back then, I remember there weren't many hygiene products for men but when I discovered Dove +Men I think I heard a loud cheer in the background.

Dove Go Fresh Body Wash and Beauty Bar Soap ~ #Review

I have used Dove Body Wash and their Soap Bars for years.  They are my usual brand I like to purchase growing up.  I could always count on the body wash to lather up when I am in the shower.  It would always get me feeling clean and fresh.   I have always consider their Dove Soap one of the best soap in the market.  I could easy rub on the soap and easily lathers up.  The bar of soap is also soft and gentle.  Dove recently launched a new scent that you will love - Pear & Aloe Vera Scent that you have to try.  It smells fantastic like sweet pears and I would highly recommend it to anyone.  Even my daughter loves it.

Dove Dry Spray Deodorant ~#Review

Spring is in the air.  I rather smell the flowers than someone's body odor. I think there should be a by law that everyone should wear some kind of deodorant before leaving the house.  No one wants to smell your BO.  I was sitting in the subway and there was a person near me that made me want to start to spray him down with deodorant.

Trying out Dove Shower Foam ~ #Review

I think my daughter was more excited to try Dove Shower Foam than I was.  She does not like to use the sponge when using the body wash.  When I showed her the shower foam, it has been the only thing she has been using ever since.

Dove Winter Prize Pack ~ #Review #Giveaway

I can't believe it is January already.  The past few months has been crazy and I had a hard time catching up.  I also wanted to take some time off and spend it with my girls.  I had everything planned out but of course nothing happens the way you wanted it to.

I hate Winter.  Especially when it snows.  So far, we have been getting crazy weather that we would normally get it in February.  I would love to hibernate and wake up when it is Spring.  Winter makes my skin and hair so dry that it is driving me nuts.  There is some great Dove products that I think you will love that will help you survive the winter.

Dove Regenerative Nourishment Collection ~ #Review #Giveaway

I don't usually use hair products that are not hydrating.  If I don't, my hair will feel like straw. Some days I wonder if am related to the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz.  One of the reasons why my hair is dry is because I occasionally dye my hair or use a hair dryer or a curler.  The heat just zaps up the moisture in my hair.  But I think it is just naturally dry.   It means I have to use a very hydrating conditioner and leave in hair products after a shower.  Meet the new Dove Hydrating trio team - Shampoo, Conditioner, and Serum to help protect my hair from damages.

Summer Must Haves: Simple SkinCare, Vaseline, Dove ~ #Review & #Giveaway

We are about halfway through Summer and my daughters are enjoying their time off from school.  We have been keeping them busy with summer camp, birthday parties, parks, splash pads, shopping malls, indoor playground, and swimming.  This was all in the past two weeks.  Previously, I mentioned 3 fantastic products you have to try this summer:

• Simple Micellar Cleansing Wipes
• Vaseline Lip Therapy Tins
• Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant

Dove Launches #MyBeautyMySay to Celebrate Women Who Embrace their Beauty

Dove launches #MyBeautyMySay to celebrate women who embrace their beauty and how it defines their achievements Three quarters (75%) of Canadian women believe they get more compliments about how they look than on their professional achievements at work.


What do a burlesque dancer, a lawyer, a poet, a blogger, a model and an eccentrically stylish older woman have in common? They are all women who have refused to allow judgements about their beauty and the way they look to limit their achievements. For this reason they were all chosen to tell their stories as part of the new Dove, My Beauty, My Say Campaign.

Dove knows that women are under constant scrutiny over their appearance, putting them under pressure to ‘look the part’, whatever avenue they choose to pursue in life. According to The Dove Global Beauty Confidence Report, even though eight in 10 Canadian women believe every woman has something about her that is beautiful, many still feel they are limited by their looks. For example, nine in 10 Canadian women admit to having opted out of important activities, such as attending social engagements, when they didn’t feel good about the way they looked.


To help tackle this problem and inspire women everywhere to overcome the beauty limits holding them back, Dove is launching the My Beauty, My Say film featuring true stories of nine remarkable women. These women are all unashamedly unique, yet share a common story of having both challenged and overcome other people’s judgements about their looks.

Three Canadian women are featured in the film:

• Judith, 66, of Montreal reveals how she is growing older on her terms. As a psychologist, she hasn’t changed the way she looks, her appearance, or bent to social norms associated with her profession.

• Elaine, 32, of Toronto speaks to how, after being made fun of in school for having a tooth gap and receiving frequent advice for ‘fixing’ her teeth, she made a video about why she is uniquely beautiful. Through her blog and videos, she now hopes to inspire others to embrace their own differences.

• Marcia, 33, and leading Montreal family lawyer and women's issues volunteer, tells the story of how she was often complimented on her looks and at times had to work harder to put her professional achievements at the forefront. This has pushed her to succeed even further and today is a leading member of the legal community.

Like the women in the My Beauty, My Say film, eight in 10 Canadian women agree they would rather look their personal best than follow what others think is beautiful. However, this isn’t always easy for women to do. The Dove Global Beauty Confidence Report found three quarters (75%) of Canadian women believe they get more compliments about how they look than for their professional achievements at work – a point Marcia brings to life in the film.


Other women featured in the My Beauty, My Say film include:

• Grace, 41, a burlesque dancer from New York, was teased mercilessly about the size of her nose from a young age. While she used to hide behind her long blonde hair and sense of humour, she learned to own her looks by discovering the punk rock movement.

• Elizabeth, 28, from New York was told growing up that straight hair was a sign of elegance and sophistication. As a result she spent hours straightening her hair, especially when attending functions or being photographed. Through poetry she found the words to speak out against the beauty standards in society and today wears her hair natural and curly, believing you shouldn’t have to “fix what isn’t broken”.

• Rain, 26, from New York once found her way to an open casting for runway models, only to be told to come back the next day with the men, as she was mistaken for male. Undaunted, she was successful in the audition without revealing her gender. She has since taken the opportunity to challenge the industry’s perceptions of what it means to be a women


Beauty as a superpower The stories of the My Beauty, My Say film affirm the idea that believing in your own beauty turns it into your superpower, by giving you the confidence to achieve your full potential in life.

"Dove believes a woman’s beauty should be celebrated on her own terms, not the terms of others, which is the central message of My Beauty, My Say,” says Diane Laberge, Marketing Director at Unilever Canada. “Through the stories of the women profiled and our campaign, we want to give all women a platform to speak out against beauty limits.”


Watch the film, share your story 
 Dove is inviting women to view the My Beauty, My Say film at https://youtu.be/em6ooEv_Nuk and then share their own stories of overcoming beauty limits with #mybeautymysay. Women can also learn more about the My Beauty, My Say campaign at Dove.ca.


Ambitious goal to touch more lives 
 Dove believes in the importance of starting the conversation around beauty limits and confidence early in life. The Dove Global Beauty Confidence Report found eight in 10 Canadian girls have not been assertive in their opinions or stuck to their decisions, when they didn’t feel good about the way they looked, while nine in 10 have stopped themselves from eating or otherwise put their health at risk.


About Dove and the Dove Self-Esteem Project
Dove, manufactured by Unilever, is the No. 1 personal wash brand nationwide. The Dove Self-Esteem Project is a global Dove initiative that was first established as part of The Campaign for Real Beauty. Its mission is to educate and encourage the next generation of girls to build a positive relationship with beauty and to help raise self-esteem, enabling them to realize their full potential in life. It is one of the only projects in Canada dedicated to the self-esteem of women and girls. For more information visit www.dove.ca and for self-esteem resources visit www.selfesteem.dove.ca.

Note: I was not compensated for this post

Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant ~ #Review

Antiperspirant is one of those products I can't live without.  Just before I leave the house or after a workout, I would put on some deodorant.  I use it all the time regardless of the weather, season, or time of day.  I must put it on before I step out.  Nothing is more embarrassing is having bad OB.  Sometimes I wish I would tell some teenage boys to put some on.  Since last year, I love using my original Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant.

Give Him Dove Men+Care ~ #2015ChristmasGiftGuide #Review #Giveaway

I have been a big fan of Dove products for years.  I can't recall when I was not using Dove.  I would love to receive a Dove gift set or have some Dove products stuffed into my stocking.  I love watching Dove's commercials because it is sending out a message that Dove is for everyday women.   I bet any guys would love Dove too!  They have a huge line of Dove Men+ Care.  When girls give Dove to their guy, it means we are taking care of their needs.

#ElevateLoungeTO ~ #Review

This past week I had the most wonderful time at #ElevateLoungeTO hosted by Harbinger, Toronto based PR firm.  They had four stations set up - Simple Skin Care, Nexxus, Dr. Scholl's, Treats room where I could try out some of the products and helping me looking fab during the #TIFF event.

Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash with NUTRIUM MOISTURE ~ #Review & #Giveaway

I have been using body washes for years and even take them on my travels.  I could never go back using a bar of soap.  I think they are the greatest invention.  I even used body washes on my daughters since they were babies.  They make it so easy to wash their little bodies.  For many years I have been using Dove Body Washes.  Whenever they go on sale I go crazy and stock up on my favourite Dove Body Washes.  This winter, I love Dove newest Body Wash - DEEP MOISTURE NOURISHING BODY WASH WITH NUTRIUM MOISTURE.

Dove Men + Care Pro-Moisture Shaving Cream ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

How is your holiday shopping coming along? I hoped you have started it. I am the type who likes to shop all year round to get the best deals. Do you find shopping for the male population the hardest? I have the greatest stocking stuffers that is for him but also the ladies could use it as well. Dove Men + Care launched Pro-Moisture Shaving Cream that is made for men but secretly the women will use it too.

New! Dove: Purely Pampering Body Wash ~ #Review

Dove is usually the go-to brand for body washes.  Whenever I see them go on sale I stock up so I will never run out.  After so many years of using Dove body washes, my daughters will continue using them.

Dove's purely pampering nourishing body wash has 3 new scents:

• Coconut milk with jasmine petals
• Shea butter with warm vanilla scent
• Almond cream with hibiscus

I love the thick creamy texture that I could easily lather up and create lots of suds.  I enjoy all their new scents while I shower.  They are gentle on my skin and leave my body feeling clean and refreshed.  I especially notice after using the shea butter with warm vanilla that my skin is left with a hint of vanilla.

How would I describe the scents?

The coconut milk with jasmine petals smells like a boutique of flowers

The shea butter with warm vanilla scent smells like vanilla bean ice-cream (yum)

The almond cream with hibiscus smells like sweet, delicious candies

These will be available at your local drug stores and superstores.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.