This post is made possible by Pirouette.[*]
In the past few years, my husband’s facial hair has seen more changes than my hair {style and color} has. I like that he is not afraid to change things up! Most recently, he has re-embraced being clean shaven. He has also grown to be particular with what he uses on his face {I am sure most women can appreciate, if not relate to this}.
When I heard about a Seattle-based company that made all natural, vegan, cruelty free shaving sets and soaps, I was curious! Pirouette hand creates luxurious bath and body items with pure ingredients {organic botanicals and Shea butter to name a couple}. Pirouette was in the 2013 Artisan Fragrance Salon Awards, winning Best Ingredient Combinations for the perfume category. After browsing the Pirouette website, I decided on the Men’s Wild Spruce Gift Set for The Mister. It includes: 3 oz Shaving Soap and 5ml Cologne Oil.
Wild Spruce Shaving Soap
My husband has a shaving ritual routine. He has his grandfather’s straight razor that he loves. Every morning he takes time to prepare the blade, showers, and then shaves.
I love hearing the sound of the blade running down the razor strop {a leather belt used to straighten and polish the blade} in the morning… I know I will kiss a smooth face when he leaves for work! I’ve been taking in an extra whiff since he started using the Wild Spruce Shaving Soap. It smells amazing.
I also had lather envy while watching him shave recently {something I wouldn’t normally do}. This shaving soap creates an impressively rich lather!
Wild Spruce and Tobacco Cologne Oil
Imagine the ability to capture a rugged, yet refined man and put him in cologne form. Pirouette nailed it. I think it is balanced perfectly. Woodsy, spicy, smoky, and to be honest – I find the combination of his freshly shaven face and the Wild Spruce and Tobacco cologne to be enchanting. But that could also be because my husband is wearing it. *wink* All he needs is a little on his pulse points and he is good to go!
The Mister’s Thoughts:
I like this. I will definitely buy this set again when I run out. The shaving soap and cologne both have a manly scent. Not manly to the point of obnoxiousness – it is just right!
While putting our thoughts together for our review, he asked if Pirouette made other shaving items. He would like to see a pre-shave oil and an after shave that complemented the Wild Spruce and Tobacco gift set. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so excited about shaving… Clearly, Pirouette’s use of quality ingredients, knowledge of aromatics, and attention to detail has found a new customer!
Buy:
Pick up a Wild Spruce Gift Set online for $33. If you are local to my hometown *wave* you’ll also find Pirouette at Seattle-area Whole Foods Market locations and other specialty shops in the area. Check all the beautifully packaged items {soaps, lotions, perfumes, and sample sets!} at the Pirouette website and be sure to use discount code: 80MPHMOM15 at checkout to receive 15% off all online orders! This discount is valid for 30 days.
Giving Back:
10% of Pirouette profits are donated to charity. The 2013 charities are fantastic choices. First being the humanitarian organization, World Vision, who works with children, families, and their communities to tackle causes of poverty and injustice. Also, Bicycles for Girls who provides a safer means of getting to school for girls in places like Cambodia and India where many are forced to drop out of school because they live too far away and the simply road is not safe for young girls. It thrills me to no end to see companies operating with generous hearts like Pirouette!
Connect:
Feel free to connect with Pirouette on Facebook!
Win:
One lucky Eighty MPH Mom reader will win a Wild Spruce Gift Set from Pirouette!
Open to residents of the US ARV $33 – Open until October 28 @ 9pm PST
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* [Erin received the mentioned product{s}, free of charge, to facilitate her review. All opinions are those of the reviewer only. Review product and giveaway prizes provided by Pirouette.↩
xty cruz
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Christina Marie
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Christine
for my husband
Carol
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Kimberly Schotz
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My dad loves the scent of pine. This would be a great Christmas present for him.
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Melanie Montgomery
For my brother in law for Christmas
Mollie
I would like this for my most amazing boyfriend because he does so much for me.
FRANK
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Jasanna Czellar
I totally want to give this to my husband!
ginger g.
I’d love this for my husband!
Denise S
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Susan Chester
I would like to give this to my son for Christmas.
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danielle johnson
I would love to win this for my mother in law. She helps us out with our kids sometimes and i try to find things to gift to her to show my appreciation.
Sandy Cain
This would be for my brother, his birthday is coming!
mysweetiepiepie
The hubs would love this :+)
Em Ma
I’d love to win this for my husband!
Traci Lynn Butler
I’d like to win this for my hubby!
Janice Crespo
This would be for my daughter’s boyfriend
Megan Parsons
I want to win this for my husband
Charles V
I would like to win for my brother
Kristi C
I would like to win this for my husband.
Laura F.
I would like to win this set for my boyfriend. It would make a nice Christmas present.
Jennifer Rote
I’d like to win this for my Dad.
Rhonda Martin
I would love to win this for my Son. I hate the cologne he wears and would love for him to try something woodsy and new!!! I think I would like the smell of the wild spruce.
Rhonda Martin
One of the older fragrances was called Bay Rum and that is so hard to find. I’d like to see Pirouette carry that fragrance along with some of the old favorites from the barber shop days. I remember when my father would come home from getting a new hair cut from our local barber and how nice he always smelled.
kathy dalton
i would want this for my son
Theresa D
I’d love to win this for my oldest son.
1955nurse
I would love to win this for my Husband… he deserves something wonderful to start his day! Great review, thanks for the chance!
Cassandra Davis
I would really love to win this for my sweetheart! He needs this, and I’d love to get a whiff as he’s leaving for work! Thanks!!
Carla S
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Sharon Kaminski
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Julie Lutz
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Lisa L
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trixx
I think my brother would enjoy this!
Bryan E.
Thanks for the giveaway…this one is for me !