For my FIRST product review, I’m very excited to tell you all about Poetisa’s Palette Skin Care! I was fortunate enough to try these products as a Beauty Ambassador for Nappturalite Radio and, let me tell ya’ll, I’m definitely glad that I was among the chosen!
Handmade, yes handmade, by Chicago’s own Paula Wills, products from Poetisa’s Palette are created with quality in mind and, according to Paula, choosing quality over quantity is why each product contains the highest quality herbs, butters and oils. Well, as someone who constantly fights her inner PJ (Product Junkie), I have a linen closet over flowing with products that also claimed to contain “high quality” ingredients but, unfortunately, were epic failures! However, in this case, these products made a believer out of me with ingredients like goat’s milk , Mowrah Butter, raw honey, Cranberry Seed Oil and many others!
Ok, so let’s get to the real business: a breakdown of each product. For this “assignment”, I received four products - Of the Earth Hair Moisturizer, Sunday Morning Butter, Mocha Latte Scrub and a Massage Candle – all of which can be found in Poetisa’s Palette online shop. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to try the Massage Candle but I’ve used the other products for almost two weeks and it seems like they keep getting better as time goes on.
Described as product “for those of you with super dry hair…”, Of the Earth Hair Moisturizer is a rich, buttery moisturizer with a delicious smell! Although this product would probably be outstanding as a moisturizer/sealer for protective styles, I used it on my wash-n-go, in place of my usual styling gel, and experienced soft, moist coils all day!
Used to exfoliate the skin, the Mocha Latte Foaming Scrub almost had me running to the shower every morning! This scrub contains ground coffee (yes, actual coffee grounds), coffee butter, raw honey, goat’s milk and jojoba oil – a combination that left my skin silky smooth and scented just enough to make me want to go back for more!
After my morning showers, I lavished my body with the Sunday Morning Butter, a rich, creamy concoction that definitely stands up to the honor of being called a butter! Although very thick and a heavier than products I’m usually drawn to, my skin absorbed the rich oils in this butter and I found that, even after frequent hand washing (I work in health care), I didn’t end up with the ashy, dry, thirsty skin!
Lastly, as I said before, I haven’t had the opportunity to use the Massage Candle but, in the not too distant future, I’m planning to use it for my own version of a paraffin wax on my hands and feet and I will definitely let ya’ll know how it turns out!
5 stars, 2 thumbs up, a ^5 and more for Paula Wills and Poetisa’s Palette Skin Care!
Posted by Dawn Yerger on November 15, 2010 at 10:41 am
Awesome review! Thanks!
Posted by Paula Wills on November 16, 2010 at 6:34 am
Thank You so Much for your taking the time to Experience and share the Art of Poetic Skin. I know you are not supposed to play favorites, but Mocha Latte is certainly one of my, and I am glad you enjoyed. Yeah, make sure you try the candle, your skin will thank you for it come spring.