Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Episencial Sunny Sunscreen Review & Giveaway


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The company EcoMom was founded to address the connection between the health of our environment and the health of our children.  Eco-friendly Baby Products - EcoMom is committed to making eco-conscious living easy, affordable and rewarding with education, support, tools and products.

One of the products they offer is Episencial Sunny Sunscreen SPF35.  They sent me a complimentary bottle and asked me to test it out and do a review.  I was not compensated for reviewing this product and the options are my own.

When I first received it, I looked at the box and thought it looked very familiar.  Eric Carle (who wrote The Very Hungry Caterpillar) has illustrations on the box.  Our family loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar!  I also noticed that is was made with sustainable solar power, made with certified organic ingredients and the bottle was made with recycled products.  It is also proudly made in the USA.

It doesn't smell like your average sunscreen.  It smells more like a body lotion.  It was also thicker than most sunscreens which made it a little more difficult to spread on.  The advantage to that was I didn't miss a spot when putting the sunscreen on the kids since it didn't blend in right away.  My six-year-old usually complains about the sunscreen stinging when I put it on his face.  He didn't complain once with this sunscreen.  It also didn't feel greasy on your skin.

The thing I liked best about the sunscreen was that it is made without harsh chemicals and had natural ingredients like organic shea butter, beeswax, green tea and sesame, safflower and avocado oils.  We tested this sunscreen at the beach.  We were out in the sun and water for quite awhile before reapplying the product, and none of us even got a little sunburned.  It retails on the website for $14.99 for 4oz. 

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shopping discounts
EcoMom has a new membership program called EcoPass which entitles you to a 15% discount on every order, FREE shipping and special offers.  

EcoMom has given me a special 15% off discount code SBBL397 for my readers that is good until September 30, 2010.

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One of my lucky readers will win a $20 Gift Certificate courtesy of EcoMom. 

Earn ONE entry by doing the following (mandatory):
Visit EcoMom.  Leave a comment below about your favorite item on EcoMom. 

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Leave a comment below and tell me how you follow EcoMom.  You can follow EcoMom on Twitter, become a Fan on Facebook or join the newsletter.  Leave a comment for each one you do and you'll get up to 3 additional entries in the giveaway!

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The total number of entries allowed per person is 7.

This giveaway is open to residents of U.S. and Canada, 18 years old or over, and the winners will be chosen through random.org on August 25, 2010.

Go out today and get a great deal!
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71 comments:

  1. JenniferAugust 14, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    I think the Sparkle Hearts body lotion looks like a lot of fun for a little girl!

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  2. JenniferAugust 14, 2010 at 1:08 AM

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  3. AnonymousAugust 15, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    I love their Organic Snacks! I can't wait to give them a try. :)My favorite item would have to be the Plum Organics Tots Organic Fruity Fingerfuls... I can't decide between Apples & Bananas though :)

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  9. AnonymousAugust 15, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I am signed up for your emails!! :)

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    Thanks again for hosting such a wonderful giveaway! :)

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  10. UnknownAugust 15, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    I am a fan of EcoMom on facebook

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  11. UnknownAugust 15, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I receive the EcoMom newsletter.

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  12. UnknownAugust 15, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    My favorite at EcoMom is the plum organics.

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  13. Lisa DAugust 16, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    I like the Naturally Cleansing Bubble Bath

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  14. Lisa DAugust 16, 2010 at 7:12 AM

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  19. julieAugust 16, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    I'd like to try the Sunscreen, actually. But, I also thought the grape teething toy looked like it would be fun for my son:)

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  20. julieAugust 16, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I follow EcoMom as a Facebook fan! :)

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    I "liked" you on Facebook! :)

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    I also just signed up to receive your newsletter--yay! So glad I found your blog, looks like great info! :)

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  23. EmikatAugust 16, 2010 at 8:22 PM

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  24. EmikatAugust 16, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    I love the episencial sunny sunscreen @ Ecomom!! Wonderful stuff!!
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  27. EmikatAugust 16, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    I subscribed to your newletter
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  28. MommyJessicaAugust 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I would love to get the under the Nile fruit tote for my son

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  29. MommyJessicaAugust 18, 2010 at 9:48 AM

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  30. MammamoiselleAugust 18, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    I love the Plum Organics line.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 18, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    I'd like to try their volumize me mousse.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  32. hihihi!August 18, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    I like 100% Pure Lip Gloss, Shimmery Cocoa Berry. I love the ingredients list, It sounds way better than the things you could buy at your grocery store. :)
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  33. hihihi!August 18, 2010 at 5:49 PM

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  35. JuliaAugust 18, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    I love their lotion bars, and I'd love to try the Repair Me Conditioning and Detangling Mist.

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  36. KelAugust 18, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    I love that awesome boon grass counter top drying rack.

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  37. Ladytink_534August 18, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    My favorite item is the
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  38. Ladytink_534August 18, 2010 at 11:37 PM

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  39. MeegsAugust 19, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I like their wooden toys.

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  40. Megan:August 19, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    The 100% Pure Purifying Seaweed Facial Mask looks wonderful! What a great shop! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  41. Heather RAugust 19, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    I like the Green Toys Recycled Plastic Tea Set.

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  42. The Green MomSterAugust 20, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    I love the organic finger paints! Who wants their kids sticking their hands in toxins?

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  43. star84vuAugust 20, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    I like the naturally cleansing bubble bath

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  51. JessiAugust 21, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    I would love to try the Cool Aloe Mist!

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  52. JulieAugust 25, 2010 at 2:58 PM

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  53. JulieAugust 25, 2010 at 2:59 PM

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  56. KatieAugust 25, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    my favorite item on eco mom is the goodbyn lunchbox!

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  57. KatieAugust 25, 2010 at 5:36 PM

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  59. KayceeAugust 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    I would love to get the Baby Beehinds Wool diaper cover in Orange Burst!! I want to try prefolds with our new baby, I just don't have any covers yet!

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  60. KayceeAugust 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM

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  62. Eric and Hannah AveryAugust 25, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    I like their Kissaluvs organic cotton/hemp fitted diapers.

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  63. Eric and Hannah AveryAugust 25, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    I follow Eco Mom on Twitter. Twitter handle is: hannahgavery


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  68. Brooke CAugust 25, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    I like the Episencial Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath.

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