My girls received the Shine Shampoo and Rainbow Soft Conditioner combo. Both have Sparklehearts’ naturally sweet signature scent and girl-friendly packaging. The shampoo contains pansy and violet extract, rosemary and natural coconut and sugar while the conditioner has Vitamin B-5, shea butter, jojoba and wheat protein. My girls couldn’t wait to try these out but of course I made them wait until they had used up their current shampoo and conditioner. (Looking back they went through it faster than usual…I think a lot of it went down the drain…literally.)

I asked them what they thought about their new Sparklehearts sparkly bath products and here’s what they first said (both in agreement): “I think they smell good but when you mix them together they don’t smell very good.” Huh? I was confused by what they said—were they mixing the shampoo and conditioner and putting them on together? Were they putting on one, then the other before rinsing out the first one? Apparently not. They explained they did the lather and rinse thing for both the shampoo and conditioner, and once they were done and out of the shower they didn’t like how their hair smelled. You’ve got me—I didn’t have this issue when I used the Sparklehearts shampoo and conditioner. Hey, our master bathroom shower was being cleaned and regrouted. (That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!)

My oldest daughter did walk off with this comment: “I like the outside of the bottles; they’re cute!” So score one for 100% recycled packaging decked out in shininess, sparkles and glitter! I’m good with a more natural smell because I know the product is a lot better for their bodies. I think my girls are just too used to their typical “toxic” haircare products! It’s about time Sparklehearts helped them kick the habit, don’t you think?—Emily

** Giveaway! Sparklehearts is giving away one product, winner’s choice! Please visit the company’s site and leave a comment telling us what inspiring quote the little Sparklehearts bird carried across the screen while you were there; include a valid email address for our drawing. We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: July 7, 2009 (midnight). The winner will have 24 hours to claim her prize or a new winner will be chosen.

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• Congratulations to Kim M., the winner of the Sparklehearts giveaway! Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the review and add a comment. Keep reading the Daily Dish for your chance to participate in more giveaways!

Why does it seem to appear in countless magazines as the must-have product line? What is so great about it? Why all the buzz??

I’ll tell you because it is simply AMAZING. Really. Go online right now to check out all the incredible products they have that will change your world…and your babies!

I tried the Bubble Bath and the Shampoo & Bodywash.

First, lets talk about the Bubble Bath. The bottle comes with a bubble wand—love that addition to keep the little ones wanting more time in the suds. This bubble bath has virtually no scent, which is great for anyone who likes to lather up in lotion afterward. It is important to shake up the bottle to mix around the formula, so that you get plenty of bubbles. This natural bubble bath would be great for anyone suffering with eczema because it is so mild and light on the skin.

The Shampoo & Bodywash also has no extra dyes or additives to its formula. This natural formula is essentially scentless with high shine results.

California Baby has a lot of other products including sunscreen, massage oils, diaper care and spritzers—all made with the natural formula. So, now I know the buzz is cause this line is ideal for those that suffer from skin sensitivity or allergies. -Amber

Available online at www.californiababy.com