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Vanilla Bean Noel Holiday Line, Bath and Body Works
Vanilla Bean Noel product line from Bath and Body Works has become one of my body care favorites this Holiday season. Let me tell you that I was not a big fan of the Bath and Body Works Holiday lines, after I had an unpleasant experience with their Holiday limited edition line, called Twisted Peppermint. […] Read more…
Fresh Sugar Stars Lip Treatment Set – My Impressions and Review
I finally got a chance to unpack and try the amazing Fresh Sugar Star Set, a charming holiday collection of 8 mini-size Fresh Sugar tinted lip treatments. Aside from the festive packaging, which looks so beautiful that I did not get courage to throw it out yet, the lip treatment set offers a variety of […] Read more…
Urban Decay, Build Your Own Palette
For those Urban Decay lovers who were able to get hold of the breathtaking “The Mother Lode Shadow Set” (myself included), the 4-pan Build Your Own Palette included in the set is great but does not allow you to carry more than 4 shades at once. I prefer to have 4 bases, 4 mediums and […] Read more…
“Dancing in the Nude” Nail Lacquers Set, Deborah Lippmann
Nude nails have never been more popular before than this fall-winter season with many brands introducing an array of their nude shades. Our favorite nude nail polish set is the “High Tea Collection from Butter London, a set of 5 glamorous nudes for every mood and occasion, including tea with the Queen. When it comes […] Read more…
Tom Ford Beauty: Brushes, Eye Shadows, Lipstick, Brow Sculptor
Having heard so many people raving about Tom Ford Beauty, I have never come across any of his products and was intrigued to discover and try these products myself. Finally, I have selected a few products to try and share with you my first hand experience with Tom Ford beauty products. I have not tried […] Read more…
Sugar Daddy Nail Lacquer, Deborah Lippmann
Deborah Lippmann’s nail polishes come in different colors, textures and as part of different collections. Introduced in 2012, the Mirrored Chrome Nail Lacquer line includes three interesting nail polishes: Sugar Daddy (antique champagne lilac nail lacquer), Swagga Like Us (oxidized copper teal nail lacquer) and Private Dancer (gilded ultra violet nail lacquer). Since all three […] Read more…
Rainkissed Leaves Triple Moisture Body Cream, Bath and Body Works
One of my most favorite Bath and Body Works Signature Collections, the Rainkissed Leaves line of products, is perfectly suitable for any season for its fresh, airy and crisp scent, inspired by lush, green leaves refreshed by cool, summer rain. An array of products, including Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Fragrant Mist and rich Body Cream […] Read more…
Vanilla Bean Noel Liplicious Lip Gloss, Bath and Body Works
What could be less exciting than a purchase of a moisturizing lip gloss? A staple item in any purse, a lip gloss is the most mundane buy that is hardly worth even mentioning. However, this is not the case when it comes to the Limited Edition Holiday 2013 Vanilla Bean Noel Liplicious Lip Gloss from […] Read more…
Beauty Oil Essentials Kit, Sephora Favorites
Buying Sephora Favorites kit is the best way to try different products at once and decide what works for you. Most of the products in Sephora Favorites kits come in fashion sizes, which ensures a nice packaging that more or less resembles a full size product packaging and if you add up all products in […] Read more…
Winter Cranberry Hand Cream, Bath and Body Works
The limited edition Winter Cranberry scent from Bath and Body Works come in different products, one of which is a travel size Hand Cream (2 lf oz (59 ml)), conveniently sized to carry it in your purse. No need to say that thanks to The Body Shop‘s iconic Cranberry Joy holiday line, Cranberry scent is […] Read more…
Fresh Sparkling Snow Hand Cream, Bath and Body Works
Limited edition Holiday lines of products from Bath and Body Works are always fun to discover. One of them, Fresh Sparkling Snow, is a line that got my mixed feelings. It is said to be made from an exclusive blend of moisturizing honey, coconut milk and olive fruit extracts, this hand cream helps to nourish […] Read more…
Jurlique, Ultimate Skin and Body Collection
My first encounter with Jurlique brand was back in 1999, when I went to Kauai island in Hawaii. The Spa at Hyatt was using Jurlique’s products as part of their amazing facials, massages, manicures and other face and body pampering procedures. Unlike any other brand’s products, Jurlique had a distinctive (I’d also say old-fashion) packaging, […] Read more…
Wild Rose Handy Manicure Set, The Body Shop
One of my favorite hand creams, The Body Shop Wild Rose Hand Cream, is presented in its full version, 3.3 fl oz, as part of the Wild Rose Handy Manicure Set. Packaged in a festive holiday tin, the Wild Rose Handy Manicure Set features Wild Rose Hand Cream, Nail File adorned with Rose print, Mini […] Read more…
Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes, The Body Shop
My normal evening skin care routine includes two make-up removers: the famous Lancome’s Bi-Facial, Double Action Eye Makeup Remover and the equally popular Sisley Cleansing Milk with White Lily for Dry/Sensitive Skin. I enjoy using both products followed by one of my favorite foaming facial cleansers, especially on those days when I wear make-up. However, […] Read more…
Rainkissed Leaves, Signature Collection, Bath and Body Works
One of my most favorite body care product lines is the Rainkissed Leaves product lineup from the Bath and Body Works Signature Collection, sadly soon to be discontinued. I rarely like any scents from Bath and Body Works Signature Collection, with the Rainkissed Leaves being an exception. The reason I love this line so much […] Read more…
“Cannage Couture Collection” Make-up Palette, Christian Dior
Duty-free stores offer a variety of make-up palettes and perfumes from famous brands line Christail Dior, Lancome or Guerlain that are not available in US stores. For that reason, whenever in an airport, I am always excited to visit a duty-free store for some rare to find treasures. This time, one of my finds included […] Read more…
Cranberry Joy Shimmer Lotion, The Body Shop
If you are a fan of The Body Shop Cranberry Joy line of products, you are in for a treat this Holiday season. Introduced as a limited edition product, the Cranberry Joy Shimmer Lotion is going to give your skin a festive, subtle veil of shimmer, while delivering the so popular cheerful and fruity cranberry […] Read more…
Cranberry Joy Body Butter, The Body Shop
There is no Holiday Season without the iconic Cranberry Joy line of body care products from The Body Shop. One of the most popular product in this line is a Cranberry Joy Body Butter, a limited edition festive rich moisturizer that is produced once a year, just in time for the start of the Holiday […] Read more…
“Nature’s Friends” Luxury Fruit Gellies, Churchill’s
Fruit Jellies lovers, Churchill’s Confectionary from UK has a special treat for you, “Nature’s Friends” Luxury Fruit Jellies set that comes in a stunningly detailed and embossed tin. The raised, almost three-dimensional prints provide a sense of depth to this confectionery tin, all sides of which are saturated with vibrant images of an exciting world […] Read more…