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Alba Botanica Sunscreen {Giveaway – CLOSED}

Posted on June 20, 2016July 13, 2016 by Elaine

With the temperatures in the high 20’s (Celsius!) we are spending more time outdoors. I really hope you are all wearing sunscreen every single day! Sunscreen is super important, not only for beauty care but for your health as well. I was recently introduced to a line of sun protection that I’m really loving: alba BOTANICA sunscreen.

Alba Botanica Sunscreen // Toronto Beauty Reviews

{Alba Botanica Sunscreen Giveaway}

alba BOTANICA has actually been making 100% vegetarian products since 1979! Alba Botanica Sunscreens are non-mineral but are formulated to proved non-greasy, fragrance free UVA and UVB protection. They are also pH balanced, water resistant and dermatologist tested.

There are 5 products in the alba BOTANICA Sunscreen line, all with an SPF of 40. 2 for sports, 2 for kids and 1 for the face. What I love most is that they not only protect your skin but they nourish it too! Ingredients such as Aloe leaf, Lavender flower and Ginseng extract are combined to moisturize and care for skin all day.

alba BOTANICA sunscreens are available throughout Canada at Whole Foods, London Drugs and Well.ca.

But…if you’re a Canadian reader, how would you like to win ALL FIVE products in the line?

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Here are more details on the alba BOTANICA Sunscreens:

alba BOTANICA Facial Sunscreen Lotion ($9.99):

A fast absorbing face sunscreen that is hypo-allergenic, Oxybenzone free and contains anti-oxidant ingredients to help protect the skin from cell damage. It also leaves no white residue and is very easily absorbed into the skin.

alba BOTANICA Kids – Lotion & Spray ($9.99 each):

When kids don’t want to stay still, you need to apply sunscreen FAST! Quick absorbing and water-resistant. It glides on easily too so kids won’t fuss too much (hopefully!).

alba BOTANICA Sport – Lotion & Spray ($9.99 each):

Sweat-proof + water resistant, if you’re an active person then this sunscreen is your go to choice. A thin formulation that’s perfect when you need to apply very quickly to get maximum coverage.

To enter to win all five of these alba BOTANICA sunscreen products just enter the rafflecopter form below.  Good luck!

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51 thoughts on “Alba Botanica Sunscreen {Giveaway – CLOSED}”

  1. Kim says:
    June 26, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    I love spending time outdoors being active. Bike riding, swimming, canoeing, hiking, camping, fishing, gardening…I love it all!

    Reply
  2. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says:
    June 26, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    we love to go camping

    Reply
  3. Aaron Reck says:
    June 26, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    I like going to the lakes and spending time with my family and friends.

    Reply
  4. Robyn B. says:
    June 26, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    I love to spend summer fishing.

    Reply
  5. Tainan Lu says:
    June 26, 2016 at 1:45 am

    My favorite way to spend summer outdoor is swimming

    Reply
  6. Cheryl says:
    June 25, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Going to the beach with my boys and making sandcastles. 🙂

    Reply
  7. 12carebear says:
    June 25, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    at the beach

    Reply
  8. stacey h says:
    June 25, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    i love going to the cabin and swimming in the lake

    Reply
  9. Carole Dube says:
    June 25, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Relaxing on my deck while reading a book!

    Reply
  10. SeanM says:
    June 25, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Relaxing by the pool

    Reply
  11. jan says:
    June 25, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Having a drink on the deck in the warm weather is divine.

    Reply
  12. julie_bolduc says:
    June 25, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    I will be hanging out with the children at the pool

    Reply
  13. aly3360 says:
    June 25, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I would swim all summer if i could!

    – amber y

    Reply
  14. Ellie says:
    June 25, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Swimming!

    Reply
  15. Andrea Amy says:
    June 25, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Hanging out in the shade at the park 🙂

    Reply
  16. Sonya J says:
    June 25, 2016 at 11:31 am

    I love to just lounge in the sun and enjoy the warmth on my skin!

    Reply
  17. Mel says:
    June 25, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I love to spend summer outdoors camping!

    Reply
  18. Julie says:
    June 25, 2016 at 10:36 am

    I love to be out in the garden!

    Reply
  19. Erika Letson says:
    June 25, 2016 at 10:20 am

    My favourite way is long days at the beach with the kids!

    Reply
  20. Maggie Cheung says:
    June 25, 2016 at 9:20 am

    love to go hiking and visiting wineries!

    Reply
  21. shirley says:
    June 25, 2016 at 8:35 am

    My favourite way to spend summer outdoor is to visit the zoo or parks with my family on most weekends. Being able to admire nature in a relaxed state is my favourit thing to do in summer.

    Reply
  22. Erica says:
    June 25, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Laying on the beach listening to the waves.

    Reply
  23. Mary says:
    June 25, 2016 at 7:04 am

    Relaxing at the beach is my favourite way to spend summer:)

    Reply
  24. Pam Wood Humphrey says:
    June 24, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    My fave is camping.

    Reply
  25. Darlene Schuller says:
    June 23, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    I love hanging out at our local beach. I live about a 10 mins walk from it.

    Reply
  26. raziakassam says:
    June 23, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    jlove going for runs in the sun and spending time in my backyard

    Reply
  27. sambows says:
    June 23, 2016 at 7:11 am

    I used to love biking. This summers favourite activity will be recovering anyplace I can sit in the shade. Lol

    Reply
  28. Tara B says:
    June 22, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    I love going to the trailer!!!

    Reply
  29. ivy pluchinsky says:
    June 22, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    going to the park, beach, reading outside on the patio

    Reply
  30. Emma Sanders Finlayson says:
    June 22, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    Patio or park!

    Reply
  31. Jenness M says:
    June 22, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I love to hike in my provinces provincial parks.

    Reply
  32. sibley_h says:
    June 22, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    I love taking my dog to the beach to go swimming.

    Reply
  33. teeslee says:
    June 21, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    We love going to the beach

    Reply
  34. Silvia D says:
    June 21, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    love going camping and relaxing reading or exploring!

    Reply
  35. jonnieh says:
    June 21, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    I love to go fishing in the summer

    Reply
  36. billiondollarprincesss says:
    June 21, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    I love going to the beach

    Reply
  37. karla says:
    June 21, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    I love to go for summer walks and hikes

    Reply
  38. Susan T. says:
    June 21, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Gardening and reading outside. I wish I lived near a beach!

    Reply
  39. melissafowers says:
    June 21, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    I love gardening and going to the beach

    Reply
  40. Amy says:
    June 21, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    I like to go to the lake and go canoeing.

    Reply
  41. Alayne Langford says:
    June 21, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    I love to go to our local beach! So much fun in the sun!!

    Reply
  42. jemrah says:
    June 21, 2016 at 11:50 am

    lounging in the shade, with a book and a beverage 🙂

    Reply
  43. Jolie says:
    June 21, 2016 at 9:10 am

    Love walking and swimming.

    Reply
  44. Doris says:
    June 20, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    I love to spend time walking through the park. I also love swimming.

    Reply
  45. fossie55 says:
    June 20, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    I like to do some walking and gardening
    Florence C

    Reply
  46. Rosie says:
    June 20, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    I like foraging for wild berries and going for walks!

    Reply
  47. Melanie says:
    June 20, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    I like to go out for a walk or sit somewhere to read a book.

    Reply
  48. elaing8 says:
    June 20, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    Sitting out in the sun and reading a good book.

    Reply
  49. Jeannie says:
    June 20, 2016 at 11:01 am

    I love spending summer at the water park with my kids.

    Reply
  50. Soozle says:
    June 20, 2016 at 10:38 am

    I love being at the lake

    Reply
  51. Brenda Penton says:
    June 20, 2016 at 10:15 am

    I love to walk or hike in the summer

    Reply

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