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The “You Have Such a Pretty Mouth” Eco-Dent/Beauty Without Cruelty Giveaway

by Crunchy Betty
The "You Have Such a Pretty Mouth" Eco-Dent/Beauty Without Cruelty Giveaway
Your prize package will be even more awesome than this.
The "You Have Such a Pretty Mouth" Eco-Dent/Beauty Without Cruelty Giveaway
Your prize package will be even more awesome than this.

What better way to start the week than with a pretty mouth?

I know!

Let’s give away a really great “pretty mouth” set from Eco-Dent and Beauty Without Cruelty, two companies who offer really thoughtful natural products (though you have to be careful and stick with the natural/organic line of BWC stuff, because some of the others have parabens in them).

After I talk about the products a little bit, you can enter to win at the bottom by picking out your favorite color of lipstick and letting me know which you’d like to win.

And guess what else? Your prize pack is even better than what’s pictured over there.

Because, instead of samples, you get an entire bottle of tooth powder, which is just like toothpaste, only not pasty.

Before I talk about everything for a brief second, I just want to thank Eco-Dent and Beauty Without Cruelty for the samples they sent me (toothbrushes, mouthwash, and lipstick). And, especially, the wonderful, funny, delightful, real, witty representative I’ve been talking with. I have a bit of an inappropriate girl crush on her. If only all company representatives could be so sweet … sigh.

Okay. Enough.

Let me tell you what’s up for grabs:

  • Two Terradent toothbrushes, which each come with an extra replaceable head
  • Eco-Dent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare Daily Rinse (your choice of peppermint or cinnamon)
  • A bottle of Eco-Dent tooth powder
  • A tube of Beauty Without Cruelty Natural Infusion Lipstick (a $22.95 value by itself)

All About Eco-Dent Products

(At least, the ones I’ve tried.)

Eco-Dent Tooth Powder

Okay. This stuff is the bomb. And even though you can make your own toothpaste, and tooth powder, easily enough, this has some extra good ingredients you might not have on hand. Namely: myrrh.

When I went to make my own toothpowder some time ago, I tried to grind up some myrrh resin I had on hand. My small food processor went to kitchen gadget heaven that day. It is sorely missed.

Myrrh is perfect for dental care: It’s antiseptic, it helps prevent and treat gum disease, it’s been used for toothaches and other oral afflictions for thousands of years, and it’s really fun to say.

According to the Eco-Dent Website (which is chock full of great information about the products if you want to do your own research), the tooth powder is less abrasive than toothpaste and each bottle provides up to 200 brushings (that’s, like, over 3 months if you brush twice a day).

My Personal Opinion: This stuff is really unique (especially if you’re used to toothpaste) and it does a fantastic job of cleaning your mouth. You sprinkle a bit of powder over your toothbrush, start scrubbing, and it kind of fizzes and fills your mouth with cleansing goodness. I also love the fact that it’s dry, so you can easily take it on an airplane without confiscation.

Haha! While researching more about the product, I found this video about how Oprah Winfrey’s medicine cabinet revealed that she uses Eco-Dent. Too cute. Way to be crunchy, Oprah!

Eco-Dent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare Daily Rinse

One thing I’ve yet to master is making a homemade mouthwash that lasts more than two weeks.

So, I buy mouthwash. I will probably buy this mouthwash from now on. I am not joking.

The mint mouthwash is the one I received, and it’s a tiny bit antiseptic tasting, but it also has a very strong anise flavor. Which is PERFECT for my black jellybean fetish. It also comes in a cinnamon flavor, which I haven’t tried.

Here’s some of the great ingredients in this mouthwash: castor oil, peppermint oil, echinacea, golden seal extract, tea tree oil, CoQ10, orange oil, lemon peel oil, fennel oil, bergamot oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil, basil oil, rose flower oil (and that’s just to name a few).

There is absolutely nothing in the ingredients list that worries me, and many things I’d clamor to put in my own homemade mouthwash (if I had any idea how to make it so it doesn’t spoil).

One last thought on this: It comes in a relatively small bottle (8 oz for a little under $10), and the directions say to use two capfuls each time. To me, that seems incredibly excessive. One capful is more than enough for me to feel like I’m getting a good, thorough mouth rinse. Point being: The small bottle is actually going to last me well over a month, because I’m using less than directed.

Terradent Replaceable Head Toothbrushes

What can I say? They’re toothbrushes.

To be honest, I haven’t tried mine. I had JUST opened a brand-new toothbrush the day before my package arrived, and it felt excessive to open another one already. However, Skip dug right into his. He’s used it for the last week and a half.

I asked him if he’d write a couple of sentences about his opinion on it. He said, “No. Just remember what I tell you.”

So, from memory, here is what he said: “I really, really like it. The bristles are soft and I feel like it reaches everything in my mouth perfectly. It gives a good clean brush. The only thing I kind of didn’t like was that it wasn’t very springy in my mouth. But that’s a small, insignificant complaint. I want to buy more replacement heads when it’s time. Okay? OKAY, LESLIE? WHO ARE YOU TEXTING YOU’RE NOT EVEN PAYING ATTENTION?”

(I was writing it all down. Jeez.)

Here’s a little more product info on the Terradent toothbrushes:

  • They’re the only toothbrush to receive the prestigious “RECOMMENDED” stamp of approval from Oko-Test, one of Europe’s leading independent consumer product testing organizations.
  • They’re eco-friendly, because you just buy replacement heads instead of entire toothbrushes.
  • They incorporate a unique thermoweld process of attaching bristles, so they boast the lowest bacteria load of any child or adult toothbrushes.

Beauty Without Cruelty Natural Infusion Lipstick

As most of you know, I’ve had a difficult time finding cosmetics that I really like and want to pass on to you guys (via recommendations or giveaways).

This lipstick is really worth it.

There are no ingredients that make me cringe, but they do include one of my most beloved ingredients ever: Jojoba oil.

I chose the Rich Bronze color, and it lasts a good four hours (even with drinking tea). It’s also moisturizing and just … everything that’s good in a lipstick. Plus, there are 30 colors to choose from, so even if you don’t like a dark, dramatic brown (which is what you get with Rich Bronze), there are so many other options.

So: This lipstick can consider itself stamped with my picky, coveted, glorious seal of approval.

Now how about you win some?

You Have Such a Pretty Mouth Giveaway – WIN!

Again, what you’re entering to win here is: Eco-Dent Mouthwash, Eco-Dent Toothpowder, Terradent toothbrushes (2), and a full-size tube of Beauty Without Cruelty Natural Infusion Lipstick. Total prize package is worth approximately $50.

Here’s How to Enter:

Pop over to the Beauty Without Cruelty Natural Infusion Lipstick Link and pick a color of lipstick you’d like to have. Let me know in the comments section here what your preference is.

I’ll choose a winner on Wednesday, April 6th, at 10:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time via the random number generator at Random.org.

You must live in the United States to enter to win. (Sorry overseasers – I promise I’ll do something for you, too, soon.)

Please don’t enter if you live outside of the United States, ’cause it messes with the “numbers” in the random number drawing. (Love you.)

That’s it.

  1. Pick a Color of Lipstick
  2. Leave a comment telling me what you want
  3. I’ll pick a winner, notify them, and then they’ll get to choose their flavor of mouth rinse, too
  4. Someone will have a very pretty mouth very soon

And, as always, if you’d like to tweet this giveaway or talk about it on Facebook or write it on paper airplanes and throw it off your balcony, it’s ever-so appreciated, but not mandatory.

SMILE!

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About Crunchy Betty

I’m Betty. I’m addicted to beauty recipes. Especially the natural, crunchy, food-based ones. I sell a few natural beauty products on Etsy. This site is my outlet to provide the world with love, affection, and a gosh-darned good reason to put food on your faces!

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  3. Arizonadkins

    Praline or dusky pink. Either one. I would love to win a beautiful mouth! We have had to go to being so frugal I never get to buy anything for myself and this would be perfect. Even if i dont win, thanks for your website! Your awesome!

  5. Nicole

    i love the cherry blossom and the paprika…there are soo many pretty colors its so hard to choose.  

  10. Amanda J.

    Raspberry is totally my color. The tooth powder looks very neat although I’ve already picked up ingredients to make your coconut oil tooth paste!

  11. Clara

    I love the cappuccino and paprika colors! Tough decision! I would also LOOOOVE to try the tooth powder and the mouthwash! I haven’t ventured to make my own toothpaste or mouthwash yet, but your toothpaste recipe is on my to-do list. Mouthwash is something I don’t think I could commit to making, so a good, safe one like this would be ideal to try! Plus, I am running out of my “tooth chips” and I am intrigued by this tooth powder idea….

  12. Letisia

    Crunching my mouth-cleaning routine has been sort of the last frontier for me. These products sound great–I love Paprika!
    Thank you!

  20. Kyle

    I like Cherry Blossom. Thanks for doing this give-away! These products sound really great!

  24. Lisa Suit

    I would LOVE to win this giveaway!! And birch is the color of lipstick I would choose 🙂

  29. Beth

    Sweet Pea sounds good to me… had trouble with their website… got there once and then couldn’t get back – kept telling me unavailable. Oh well. Really want to try the tooth powder!

  33. Kyli

    I’ll play!!! 🙂 I’ve been feeling like I’ve needed some lipstick lately, and these, with their non-nasty ingredients, are right up my alley. Birch would be my choice, if I were to win.

    Thanks for the info on these beauty products!

  35. Adrienne

    Your title for this post grabbed my attention. I am now enamored with the lipstick. Paprika is my color! Thanks for the great information.

  39. Danikka

    Your blog is excellent and so is this giveaway. I stumbledupon it and couldn’t be more excited. I really enjoy lipstick and trying different kinds. The rosehip color looks like a fun and bright color for spring!

  42. Stephanie

    I can’t decide between the Dusky Pink and the Rosewood… (but winning would help me decide! Ha ha!). I love lipsticks and these look great, what a treat!

  44. Ashley R

    I don’t know which I would pick, either Ripe Cherry or Cerise. I have a thing for red lipstick!

  49. leanne

    I think Rosewood might be my color. I’m always on the hunt for a good long-lasting lipstick that doesn’t leave my lips chapped at the end of the day.

  50. Deanna

    I never, ever wear lipstick. So, I’m thinking, pick a color, any color – surprise me! (And just so you know that I did bop on over to their site, the warm pecan looks interesting, though probably a bit dark for someone that never wears lipstick.)

  54. nancy baldwin

    sweet apricot. I could use this! First of all I always get my kids what they need and put myself on the back burner. This means no lipsticks, no nothing. So this mama of 4 needs a pick me up. My husband will thank you.

  61. Jennifer

    Oh, this is great. I love the Warm Pecan shade of lipstick.

    I would love to win this as I’ve been having a devil of a time trying to find/make my own natural mouth products. This sounds great!

  68. Rebekah

    Oh my… I couldn’t pick just one! The Birch, Sweet Apricot, and Tea Rose all looked beautiful. I would have to play eeny-meeny-miney-moe with one of those.

  69. Kaye

    I think my favourite part of this is seeing which lipstick colours everyone prefers…

    Tea rose is pretty. =)

  71. LisaLise

    Raspberry – and I am only entering because I am curious to try some products that Betty recommends!! 🙂

  73. Brittany

    Oh my goodness! I’m so excited about this post! I’ve never tried to make my own tooth powder but I would love to try it! I really love the Pomegranate! Thanks!

  74. Kyley Jo

    Looooove the Coral color, and love the idea. So happy that companies are devoting their products to the environment and subsequently our health.

  76. WEFA

    I have no idea what color would look good on me, I am bad at that kind of stuff. Though I assume a light one like Sweet Pea or Cherry Blossom would be more forgiving 🙂

  77. Jessica Anne

    Oh! Please, oh please, oh please, me!

    Okay, stopping with the begging. I like the warm pecan color. Although, it was hard to choose.

    All the products look really interesting. The toothpaste powder especially.

  80. Carly

    Oh, oh, choose me! Randomly, of course *nudge nudge wink wink*

    I like the sweet apricot lipstick. (I really love the deep reds, but a) they always look a bit weird on me, and b) they’re way more noticeable when you mess up, and I mess up a lot…)

    When you try the cinnamon mouthwash, you should let us know what you think. After I finish my bottle of Tom’s mouthwash, I’d be interested in trying it, but I hate anise/licorice flavor.