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Hello! It’s My Latest Obsession

May 6, 2014 By Lena

*UPDATE* Hello! My super-sleuthy friend @ShopWithRobin just happened to spot Hello Oral Care products at Target – a Canadian Target, that is! So of course I booted it to my local store, and ta-da! Found my very favourite toothpaste ever. Picked up a tube of Mojito Mint, made my way home, and immediately brushed my teeth. BLISS.

Hello ProductsHence, I decided to bump this post from last August, to remind y’all why you need to seek out this product as soon as possible. (And, to be honest, I also wanted to brag about the amazing $24.99 Marshall’s dress again. I haven’t worn it since! Will have to remedy that when – if? – summer finally arrives.) Read on!

It just occurred to me that I COMPLETELY forgot to mention that I was in Chicago last week for BlogHer ’13. Surprise! Apparently, I am able to attend a conference without moaning about what to wear beforehand.

However, since it wouldn’t be a Listen to Lena post without me bragging casually mentioning the great deal I scored on an outfit, here it is – my very first selfie. Yep! That’s me – selfie posing in the hotel bathroom. And therein lies the reason I don’t selfie more often; I kind of suck at it.

Regardless, the point is to model my maxi dress from Marshall’s, which I paid a cool $24.99 for, marked down from $59.99. I instantly fell in love with the breezy, tropical print (even though the weather in Chicago last week was decidedly UN-trocipal… brrr!). I have a feeling that this dress will be recycled on a future beach getaway. (And now, to plan the beach getaway.)

Okay, I’m really getting off topic. So here’s the scoop. At BlogHer ’13 last week, in addition to having the opportunity to connect with colleagues and learn from the best in our business, we were also treated to a plethora of swag at both the exhibitor hall and private parties. Now for every blogger who’ll write an inspirational post about the conference being more than just free stuff (and truly, it is), the fact is that swag and blogging conferences go hand in hand. And from our hands, the swag goes into our suitcases, where we pray that customs officials will waive us through and not flag us for closer inspection. (“I have no idea why I’m bringing home sixteen moisturizers and four bags of granola, no sir, officer, sir.”)

Now I’m certain that the reason we’re bestowed with all these goodies is the chance that we may choose to review, share, or otherwise endorse the products. However, since I have no shortage of blog posts to write without looking for work, I rarely mention the promos and samples that are stuffed into swag bags and doled out by exhibitors. Until now.

I think I’ve found my latest obsession. Nestled deep within a press bag from Walgreen’s – Hello Mojito Mint Toothpaste.

“Hello is a brand of seriously friendly oral care products. The line currently includes a range of 99% natural toothpastes, mouthwashes, and breath sprays in delicious flavors and beautiful packages, as well as a toothbrush made with biodegradable corn resin and recycled plastic.”

At this point, if you’re scratching your head and asking yourself, “Is Lena really raving about a toothpaste? What’s the big deal? It’s just toothpaste.” Back up there sweetheart! This just happens to be the BEST toothpaste I’ve ever had the pleasure of cleaning my teeth with. First, the flavour is DIVINE. Fresh mint with just a hint of lime which gives it an interesting edge. Kind of like meeting Alejandro by the pool on your Cancun vacation, wink. Second, my mouth feels incredibly invigorated after using the product. Without a word of lie, I’ve been finding excuses to brush my teeth! And third, I love that the formula is 99% natural with no harsh chemicals or artificial colors. Take THAT commercial toothpaste. Hello toothpaste is my latest obsession!

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: BlogHer '13, Hello Mojito Mint Toothpaste, Hello Oral Care Products, review

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  1. Anne Taylor

    August 4, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    You are absolutely beautiful! (just an fyi) Next time one of my daughters goes down to the States, I’ll have her pick up some of this toothpaste! You have me very curious!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Just an FYI – you are so sweet :) I really think you’ll love the toothpaste! My mouth feels SO clean – I’m off to brush my teeth again!

    • Donnas

      May 11, 2014 at 12:22 am

      Hi Anne, Lena said this toothpaste was available at Target stores in Canada, so you can try it now, you don’t have to wait for your daughters to go down to the states.

      • Lena

        May 11, 2014 at 8:15 am

        Thanks Donnas! Anne left the comment last summer when I originally published the post, but I’m super grateful that we no longer have to make the trek to the US!

  2. Tenille

    August 4, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    I love your selfie (I suck at them too but now if I have THIS to compare to I’m just going to call it a day!)

    AND…thanks for the reminder on the swag bag goodies! While I’ve unpacked some, I do have a whole bag hanging in my closet that I have not gone through and I know that toothpaste is in there – now I have to try it! Too bad you didn’t try it before you left BlogHer, I’m sure you’d have convinced me to trade it…..ha!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Hahaha you crack me up – Ms. Supermodel who was wearing the best dress ever on Thursday night! Yeah definitely go find that toothpaste and use it STAT! You’ll love it, promise.

  3. Nicole W.

    August 4, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    Awesome photo and gorgeous dress! That toothpaste sounds amazing – I hope they bring it to Canada soon! I’ve been using Tom’s natural toothpaste, would love to give another company a shot – especially if the flavour is mojito!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2013 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks Nicole! The flavour is divine! And if you’re a fan of natural toothpastes, I’m curious to see what you think!

  4. Marissa

    August 5, 2013 at 7:13 am

    As always, you look awesome in your new outfit. I love the combination of colours in the fabric. I do have plans to cross the border sometime next month and I can’t wait to try the new Hello toothpaste. Thanks for the tip!

    • Lena

      August 5, 2013 at 10:49 am

      Thank you! And I definitely think you should check out Hello products – you’ll love the toothpaste!

  5. Debbie Bashford

    August 5, 2013 at 9:41 am

    You look gorgeous as always, love that dress and my favourite drink is anything with lime, I am going to have to get my cousin to send me some of that toothpaste for sure!

    • Lena

      August 5, 2013 at 10:49 am

      You won’t regret it Debbie – the Mint Mojito toothpaste is amazing!!

  6. Judy C

    August 5, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Sounds like toothpaste worth trying, will pick some up next time we go across

    • Lena

      August 9, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Please do Judy! I really think you’ll love it!

  7. Soozle

    August 5, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Beautiful dress, Lena! You are on fire with your bargains recently!

    • Lena

      August 9, 2013 at 10:25 pm

      It’s true!! Hahaha thanks for noticing!

  8. Flora M

    August 6, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I guess one of these days I should get my little butt down the street and pay the Marshall’s store a visit (it opened within the last year). Who know I may be sending you a “selfie” of me in a great find ;o)
    The toothpaste sounds great (the fewer chemicals in my life the better), but I will have to wait until it comes up to Canada to try it. Hope it gets here soon.

    • Lena

      August 9, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      Flora, I would love nothing more than to see your selfie – I just know you’d rock it! And yes, fingers crossed that hello products get here sooner than later :)

  9. Victoria Ess

    August 10, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    That dress is a steal! Marshall’s is one of my favourite places to shop if I don’t have enough time to go shopping at a mall (i.e., the whole day).

    • Lena

      August 11, 2013 at 7:30 am

      Same! Or, when I’m looking for something targeted – in this case, a maxi dress. I find if I go into Winners or Marshall’s without a plan I can sometimes feel overwhelmed….

  10. Susan T.

    February 21, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Mojito toothpaste sounds awesome! I’ll have to look for it the next time I’m in the States!

    • Lena

      February 22, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Please do! We ran out and I am pining away for it!

  11. heather robbins

    May 6, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Wow! Beautiful dress!
    & i will so have to try this toothpaste. Im so over all the chemicals in toothpastes.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      Me too. And you know what? It really brightens!

  12. Teresa Claire

    May 7, 2014 at 12:04 am

    I wish that we could get that here!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Do you have a Target near by? Hope so!

  13. Doris Calvert

    May 7, 2014 at 2:48 am

    Oh your outfit is so lovely! If I looked like you I would love selfies! Hopefully this product will be available in Canada soon.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Available now at Targets in Canada!

  14. Nicole W.

    May 7, 2014 at 3:11 am

    GORGEOUS dress, and I still need to try that toothpaste!!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      My friend tied supermint and loves it – I’ll be trying that one next!

  15. Brenda Penton

    May 7, 2014 at 5:40 am

    Lena, you always look so stunning! Love that dress!

    I love the packaging of the Hello products. I will be purchasing the toothpaste on my next Target visit.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks Brenda! Let me know what you think!

  16. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    May 7, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Is it dentist approved toothpaste I’m very obsessed with my teeth.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      I think any toothpaste that is 99% natural is dentist approved :)

  17. Darlene Schuller

    May 7, 2014 at 8:55 am

    I don’t do selfies! I’ve yet to see a ‘bad’ picture of you girlie :)

    I’ll have to check this out next time I’m in Target! Thank you.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you, and you’re welcome!

  18. Tricha

    May 7, 2014 at 10:02 am

    Now I want to try this toothpaste. I will be looking for it on my next trip to target.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Please do! I’ve only seen two of the flavours so far, but pink grapefruit is also very good (cinnamint was my least favourite).

  19. Lynda Cook

    May 7, 2014 at 10:15 am

    I would love to try this toothpaste, Walmart needs to bring it in as I don’t even have a Target near me :( and you look stunning in that dress!!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      I hope Walmart will carry it! That would be a dream!

  20. MrDisco

    May 7, 2014 at 10:56 am

    as a toothpaste connoisseur I will have to investigate this product

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Let me know what you think!

  21. La Cuisine d'Helene

    May 7, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I have never heard of the Hello products before, will have to look for it. That dress is very nice on you.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks Helene!

  22. Angie In My 30s

    May 7, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    great deal on that dress missy!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Yup – can’t wait to hit up Marshalls this spring!

  23. JaimeeM

    May 7, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Love that dress, post selfies more often, youre better at it than you think. What Im interested in is the Hello mouthwash, much cheaper than Listerine

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      If you try it, let me know what you think!

  24. Victoria Ess

    May 7, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    I love how I can remember your posts because they leave such an impression :) I think many of your readers will be off to Target.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      Aw, thank you Victoria :) And do let me know what you think!

  25. sarah sar

    May 7, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Haha omg…I must be reading your blog for a really long time because I remember you posting about this product. I hope my Target has this toothpaste. I want to try it now!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      I’m happy you remember!!! And even happier the toothpaste is now available to Canadians!

  26. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    May 7, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Thanks for the update! Will have to check out our Target! I keep forgetting to pick some up to try when we are in the USA.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      Well, now you don’t need to cross the border!

  27. Flora M

    May 8, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    I thought the Hello toothpaste looked familiar LOL !! Love that dress – and YAY – we have a Target opening here in June (and right next to it I discovered there is also a Marshalls). Well, guess where I am heading in June ;)

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      You will have a wonderful June! Hahaha

  28. Melinda L.

    May 9, 2014 at 8:55 am

    That is an awesome selfie… you don’t want to see all the outtakes from my first selfie!

    Haven’t heard of this collection before, sounds interesting though.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      Please do check it out!

  29. Nicky

    May 11, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    fun name – looks like nice products too!

    • Lena

      May 11, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      They’re fab! Hope you give them a try!

  30. angela m

    May 13, 2014 at 10:39 am

    You have me intrigued by this toothpaste. I didn’t know there was other flavors besides mint, peppermint

    • Lena

      May 13, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Yes there are! Give it a try Angela!

  31. Tricia Cooper

    September 3, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    I had no idea about this product – thanx for the info! I’m going to look for it next time in Target.

  32. kathy downey

    April 5, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    Well you have me interested in the Hello Mojito Mint Toothpaste,next time my daughter goes over i will have her pick me up a package to try it.Love the dress it looks amazing on you.

  33. kathy downey

    June 25, 2016 at 10:55 am

    You are totally sweet in that dress it sure brings out your eyes

  34. Debbie White Beattie

    September 25, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    I’ve never heard of this line before, I wonder if it’s only in the USA because I’ve never seen it either .

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