Review: Irie Star

Behind the Brand: Irie Star was founded in 2000 by Julie Longyear, who remains the Chief Executive Manager and creative source of the business. Julie is educated in art and chemistry, which informs the Irie Star focus on distilling beauty, creativity, and function in every product. The Blissoma aromatherapy line was introduced in spring 2005, and continues to grow. Blissoma aromatherapy products are now carried by over 175 retail store locations nationwide including natural foods markets, boutiques, gift shops, health centers and spas. All Blissoma bodycare products are made with over 70% certified organic ingredients.

Their products have been written about in national magazines such as Yoga Journal, Massage and Bodywork Magazine, Surf Life for Women, Missouri Life, and Where Magazine and are featured frequently in the St. Louis Post Dispatch. In December 2005 Julie was featured on HGTV’s show "That’s Clever!" making Blissoma Cupcake Soaps.



Review: I received the Mandarin Kiss Lip Elixir ($5.95)
and Cupcake Soap ($9.50) from Irie Star.

The lip elixir is a shiny, highly moisturizing lip gloss that will keep your pucker soft (and kissable!). It is blended with Chamomile, Mandarin, and more with HelioCarrot CO2 extract. Rich in beta-carotene and naturally occurring anti-inflammatory ingredients. It has an exotic smell and will give your lips a beautiful light amber tint. You can also snag this lip elixir in other exotic flavors: Ginger-Nilly and Rosy Glow.

Ingredients: Infusion of Organic Comfrey, Organic Calendula, and Organic Coriander in a base of Organic Sunflower and Organic Coconut oils, Organic Soy Lecithin, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Essential Oil blend, Alkanet root, CO2 extracts, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Rosemary Extract



I received the Cupcake Soap in Pink Grapefruit. This particular soap is pale pink and topped with crushed jasmine blossoms and 3 pink rosebuds. This soap is also available in Peppermint and Lavender.

I honestly couldn't bear the thought of using this yet. This is the kind of soap that you would want sitting pretty in your bathroom. This soap is beautiful enough to use as a wedding favor or buy for your mother. Mother's Day isn't that far away!

By the way, they will donate 30% (until February 28th) to the Breast Cancer Network of Support if you buy their Cupcake Soap.