While this product was originally marketed to me as a winter skin care item (and it totally is), I have found the perfect summertime use for it. That is, until my husband stole my bottle and decided to make it his own. Read on to find out why intense hydration is going to be your best friend this summer!
In short, the answer is yes! BB cream is all the rage all of a sudden — it literally sprouted up like a weed and the talk about it is growing just as quickly. This got me wondering. What is a BB cream? More importantly, do I need it? Estée Lauder invited me to a sit down interview right before the holidays with one of their expert makeup professionals and I got the skinny on this new coveted product. Read on to find out more.
As you know, I’m obsessed with my new Lalicious Body Scrub in Island Guava (dee-vine!) that I received from my friends over at M.U.S.S.T. If you’re dying to try it yourself, today could be your lucky day. One of you will win this amazing travel set — perfect for your upcoming summer vacay! Read on for contest entry details.
I’m so into OPI Avojuice hand and body lotions. I have been carrying a tiny peach-scented bottle around with me for the longest time. I adore the super fruity smells and the creams are so hydrating, yet non-greasy. They really feel fantastic on the skin and the sweet smell is just an added bonus! And since they’re made by OPI, you know they’re going to be great for nails, too. This new scent, Hibiscus Blossom, is made with avocado and aloe extracts so it really penetrates the skin, soothes and smoothes.
You can pick up this new scent now at professional spas and salons where OPI products are sold. The 200ml bottle retails for only $9.95. Have you tried these fab lotions before? Or are you an Avojuice Newbie?
If you’re not well-acquainted with Palmer’s, you should start getting to know them right now. I have been a long-time fan of Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Shea Butter Cream. I apply the cream to my hands every night before bed because I once read the first signs of aging appear on the hands! To avoid such a horrible thing, I moisturize all the time — I’m borderline OCD about it. And that little jar makes my hands silky smooth each and every night.
Why do I love this new oil? Find out!
Well I won’t say he’s a thief exactly, but he came over and asked for some cream and I handed him my new Dermaglow Daily Moisturizing Lotion. He immediately started raving about it, saying that it felt amazing on his skin and it didn’t smell (that’s a big no-no for him). So I told him he could have it and he immediately packed it in his bag so he wouldn’t forget it. And that’s the story of how I lost my cream. Luckily, I own tons more but still! What’s really weird is that he liked it and he literally hates all products. (That’s going to be a problem when we move in together in October…for him, obviously!)
Read on to discover the rest of the Dermaglow collection.
You didn’t think I was going to let the whole summer go by without any contests did you? I actually have a couple lined up for you this summer, starting with this amazing skin care gift basket. If you want your skin to glow and look absolutely amazing but don’t want to dish out the dough, don’t fret! Just enter to win this awesome gift basket and your problem could be solved.
Read on for complete entry details!
If there’s one thing I hate seeing in summertime, it’s dry, cracked feet in a pair of sexy slingback sandals. You can go for the trendiest polish of the summer on your toes but if your feet aren’t in great shape, it won’t look fab at all.
Give yourself a pedicure with Yves Rocher’s new collection called Organic Lavender for Beautiful Feet. The products hit stores this month. I received my samples for testing about a month or so ago and I’ve been an addict ever since. Here are the products:
Lavender Effervescent Tablet – $2
Just toss this little gem into a pail of water and soak your tired feet in it for about five to 10 minutes. This will soften your skin and make removing calluses and other unsightly foot conditions with ease.
Polishing Foot Scrub – $11
This sweet-smelling scrub feels amazing. Scrub all around your feet and toes to get rid of dry or cracked skin, especially around the heels.
Foot Repair Balm – $17
After soaking and scrubbing, apply this nourishing moisturizer to get your feet feeling as soft and smooth as possible.
Nourishing Foot Cream – $9
To keep your feet silky smooth all summer long, apply some of this every night before bed.
12H Foot Deodorant Cream – $16
This organic lavender cream will keep your feet from falling victim to foul smell. If you tend to have this problem. Try this cream every day to keep your feet fresh and smelling great.
Anti-Fatigue Iced Gel – $9
This is by far my fave in the bunch. This extra cool gel works wonders after a long, hard day at work. Use it to rub your aching feet when you get back from work and I swear, you’ll be amazed by the spa-quality results.
I am not ashamed to admit it – I’m a body butter maniac! Is it a crime to want to soft, silky skin? I am constantly creaming myself up because I hate the feeling of dry skin and I want to keep my skin looking young and flexible as long as is humanly possible.
The Body Shop has just released a great new product that is going to make combination skin-sufferers very happy. The Body Butter Duo ($16) is divided into two sections: one for dry skin and one for normal skin. That way you can get extra hydration only where you need it. Too much moisture can make normal skin greasy so if you have combination skin like me, or have dryer areas like elbows and knees, you won’t have to buy several creams. Just this one!
If you’re familiar with The Body Shop’s body butters you know they’re loaded with my fave naturally hydrating ingredient: shea butter. They’ll leave your skin soft to the touch. Choose from one of their four fab aromas (Vanilla, Acai Berry, Sweet Pea and Macadamia) and you’ll have nothing but super supple skin this summer.
First off, this Mamma Mia gift ($39.95) is the name awesome but the package itself is super cute. And not because I don’t love my mother or anything, but pre-wrapped gifts are my besties!
The Mamma Mia gift package is also super affordable even though it’s chock full of amazing products no woman should go without. Aside from the amazing, super nourishing soaps and bath gel LUSH is known for, the package also includes Creamed Almond & Coconut Smoothie cream and Sugar Scrub.
I’m a self-professed sugar scrub addict. The sugar is a natural exfoliate and not only does it smell lovely but it’ll leave your skin feeling silky smooth and supple. Doesn’t Mom deserve to wrap herself in luxury every once in a while? You can pick up this neatly prepared gift pack at LUSH now! (And I won’t judge you if you buy an extra one for yourself.)
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