St. Ives New Products You Have to Try ~ #Review #Giveaway

Over the years I have used many body washes and I especially enjoyed using the latest  St. Ives Renew & Purify Sea Salt & Pacific Kelp body wash.  It comes in a large easy to squeeze bottle.  It has a scent of sweet salty greens, I guess that is from the Kelp.  There is even granules of sea salt in the body wash.  The granules of sea salt gently exfoliates my skin as I wash.  I love how it lathers up and making my skin feeling fresh and clean.

Vitabath Cool Spearmint & Thyme #vitabathcoolmint ~ #Review & #Giveaway

I often shower in the evenings but if I shower in the mornings, they are usually quick.  I love scented body washes to give a nice spa feeling to it.  Vitabath have been one of my favourite brands to use and I was very excited to try their new scent Cool Spearmint & Thyme.

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water & Clearly Brighter ~ #Review #TryGarnier

Garnier has always launch pretty amazing products over the years and this year I was able to test two exciting products that were recently launched.

Jergens Moisturizer for Wet Skin ~ #Review

Sure, diamonds are a girl's best friend.  But this winter I would have to say lotion is my best friend.  I have no idea what I would do without it.  One day I should take a photo of my lotion collection because I wouldn't be able to survive without them.  If you have not tried Jergens Moisturizer for Wet Skin I would suggest it that you try it.  I love how it makes my skin feel after my shower.

This Christmas, Get Them What They Really Need: Murad Beautiful Youthful Skin Kit ~ #2015ChristmasGiftGuide

Even though the weatherman is claiming that this winter will be mild, I'll still get dry skin.  I am always applying lotion on my hands and body. It is even worse for people who battle with dry skin all the time.  I noticed with my daughter that if she does not hydrate often, her eczema flares up.  The perfect  gift for someone who is suffering from dry skin is Murad Beautiful Youthful Skin Kit.  This kit comes with Rejuvenating AHA Hand Cream (75ml) and Collagen Support Body Cream (180ml).

Christmas Gift Idea: Zoella Beauty ~#2015ChrismtasGiftGuide #Review #Giveaway

Here is another fun and exciting gift idea I would like to share.  Check out Zoella Beauty created by Zoe.  She is 25 and started her blog and YouTube channel in 2009.  She has 11.7 million YouTube subscribers.  She is from United Kingdom and loves to share all things beauty and fashion.  Zoella was launched in 2014 and it is only recently we can now get it in Canada.

L'Occitane New Aromachologies Rebalancing Ritual ~ #Review

The first thing I noticed when I opened my package was the scent.  L'Occitane is introducing their new Rebalancing aromachology products.  It is a great product line that would help you to relax and take some time for yourself.  L'Occitane Aromachologies consists of three lines of products: Relaxing, Revitalizing, and Rebalancing.

Korean Products I wanted to try ~ #Review

It has been a while since I wrote a review on products I bought for myself.  I have been wanting to try some Asian products that have been hitting the Canadian Market.  I'm lucky to live in a city that has some Asian beauty stores.  You can blame it on my co-worker since she started my search for the perfect Asian product for my skin.

Live Clean (Baby) Colloidal Oatmeal Eczema Cream ~ #Review & #Giveaway

I can personally say the one thing I hate is eczema.  I don't personally have it but my poor youngest daughter does.  Her skin was normal until she turned 3 and she has been battling eczema every since.  It has been over a year of us struggling trying to contain her eczema from flaring up.  The poor girl would scratch herself silly leaving her skin red, raw, and dry, almost to the point it would be almost bleeding.  Doctors would mostly prescribe hydro-cortisone cream but I would advise to use it sparely.  It is a drug so there are side effects.  After prolonged use it would lose its effectiveness, skin thinning/discoloration, or stretch marks may also occur. and sometimes Acne, and unusual hair growth.

L’Occitane’s Verveine Argumes ~ #Review

I love products with citrus scent. It always reminds me of summer. If you are just like me, I bet you would enjoy using L’Occitane’s Verveine Argumes. I especially enjoy it in the mornings. It wakes me up and helps me start off the day on the right foot.

Vaseline Intensive Care Repairing Serum ~ #Review

I have been using the brand Vaseline for years.  Vaseline was the first lotion brand I used because that is what my mom purchased all the time.  I love them so much that last year I purchase a few to giveaway to my daughter's Day Care providers as their Christmas gift.  You have no idea how much appreciative they have to recieve hand creams.  At the day care, they would wash their hands so often that their hands get very dry.  The Day Care only provides them with soap but no lotions.  I rather that they focus on the kids instead of felling uncomfortable all day because their hands were so dry.

Live Clean Exotic Nectar - Argan Oil Liquid Hand Soap and Hand Lotion ~ #Review

I was having guests over during the weekend for my daughter’s birthday. It was a mad dash to clean the house. One area that I spend the extra time cleaning and organizing is the bathroom. I have to make sure everything is stocked up and ready to use when guests arrive. It is very embarrassing if there are no paper toilets or fresh hand towels for them to use. The guests were ranting and raving about how much they love the Live Clean exotic nectar - argan oil hand soap and hand lotion they used while they were using my bathroom.

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

Winter is hand cream season.  I don't think I could ever survive our winter without it.  I think every stockings should have one or two hand creams in it.  I don't mind if my stocking was filled with hand cream and lotions.  I keep them every where where I spend most of my time like the office, bedroom, and living room.  If you are looking for a new hand cream to try, check out CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream.

Live Clean (baby) Bedtime Collection ~ #Review & #Giveaway

Hush little baby don't say a word, Mama is gonna to buy you some Live Clean products.  Well, it is true.  I was not going to buy her a Mocking Bird.  My daughter is now 3 years old but I am still using baby products to wash and moisturized her because she has sensitive skin. She is the main reason why I really have to pay attention to the ingredients in the products. I hate it when her skin gets irritated and she is suffering from it. Baby products are made for sensitive skin so they will be the best products for her to use. One brand that my daughter uses is Live Clean. Not only they are 98% organic, their products are great to use.

Vitabath Summer Scents ~ #Review & #Giveaway

I can't believe school is already out and the temperature is starting to rise.  I thought we might have a mild summer but the past few days have been scorchers.  This Summer calls for new scents that you will enjoy at the beach, BBQ, or a fun night at the carnival.  Vitabath launched two new scents - Lime Citron Basil and Sweet Vanilla Amber for you to enjoy this season.

The Body Shop: Hemp Hand Protector & Foot Protector ~ #Review

Who has been counting the days until March 20, which marks the first day of Spring?  I can't believe this is one of the most bitter Winters we had in a long time.  We had one too many days where the temperature dropped where your skin can freeze within 5 minutes standing in the cold.  Plus it was the first time I had a hard time breathing because it was so cold.   My skin is taking a toll in these extreme weather conditions.  I hate to be off guard without any moisturizers by my side.  Lately I have been keeping The Body Shop's Hemp Hand Protector in my purse.

Great Stocking Stuffers Ideas ~ #2013ChristmasGiftGuide #Review #Giveaway

Only a few shopping days left and I could smell Christmas in the air.  My stockings are hung by the chimney on the wall with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas daddy soon would be there.  I am patiently waiting for my husband to hurry up to make his purchases so the stockings are "filled with care".  They need to be stuffed to the rim with exciting products to try and use.  I think this Boxing Day I should purchase new stockings that are twice the size of the ones I have now.

Here are some last minute stocking stuffers ideas.  I like my stocking stuffers contain product to be more useful and practical products to own.  So in other words, gift cards and beauty products are the most ideal things I would like to see in my stockings. (*hint*hint*).

Ecotools are great.  I have been using the brush for a few months and I have not gone back to my old brush set, and most likely never will again.  They are super soft on my skin and do a perfect job applying cosmetics on my skin.  I also love EcoTools Bath Sponge and the Dual sided facial buffs.  They help leave my skin all squeaky clean after my hot shower.

What makes them eco-friendly? The brushes are 100% cruelty-free, the soft bristles are made of synthetic taklon and the handles are made of bamboo and recycled aluminum ferrules.  The Bath Sponge is 100% recycled sponge and could also be recycled.  The Dual sided facial buffs is made from bamboo.

The other great product to add in my stocking is soaps and lotions.  I think I will always love to continue to use a bar of soap.  I use both liquid soap and bar of soap depending on my mood.  Scented soaps are usually the ones I enjoy using.  I really like The Scottish Fine Soaps "Soap in a Tin".  They come in a pretty little tin I could reuse to hold my paper clips or change.  The soaps leave my skin squeaky clean and leaves a nice light scent.

After using the "Soap in a Tin" I like to use Au Lait Hand and Nail Cream afterwards to keep my hands hydrated.  I can't believe how soft it makes my hands.  I could not stop touching them.  The cream is light and gentle.  It absorbs quickly which gives me a matte dry finish.  There is no greasy feel or bad odor but a light clean scent.

Ecotools are are available in Walmart, Amazon.ca, Farleyco.ca, selected Brunet, Familiprix, Pharmasave, Proxim, Uniprix.

Scottish Fine Soaps are available at Winners, HomeSense, Amazon.ca and Farleyco.ca.

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CeraVe is a Great Stocking Stuffers Idea ~ #2013ChristmasGiftGuide #Review

Every day at the office I think I drink about a gallon of water a day.  I am always so thirsty and dehydrated.  Even my co-workers were asking me how much water I drink since I am always going to the water cooler to fill up my water bottle.  My skin has become so dry and irritable that I can't live without applying some lotion or body butter.  I was introduced CeraVe and I have no idea why I have not tried this line before.  My hands and body are in love with the product.

Baylis & Harding Christmas Idea ~ #2013ChristmasGiftGuide & #Giveaway

I love bath and body products and usually they are the perfect present to give and receive.  Usually when I have no idea what to give I usually turn towards something that most people would need like soap and hand cream and Baylis & Harding products is the perfect idea.

Sometimes the people I found hard to purchase for are Teachers and Neighbours.  I thought the safest gift to give them would be a hand wash and hand lotion set and Baylis & Harding French Lavender Set would be the perfect gift.  This gift is practical and useful so it won't be buried
at the bottom in their closest somewhere.  I bet this gift would be appreciated by the recipient.

Baylis & Harding French Lavender Set - Hand Wash (500ml) and Hand Lotion (500ml)  SRP $16.99 is not only the perfect gift but also affordable.  The hand wash gives my hands the squeaky clean feel and a wonderful light lavendar scent.  The lotion is nice and light and hydrates my hands quickly.  I love the scent and I could not get enough of it.  This set also comes in other scents like Sweet Mandarin and Grapefruit scent.

You can order them online at www.farleyco.ca but I believe I have also seen them at HomeSense and Winners.

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Farleyco.ca would like to offer one of my readers to win their own Baylis & Harding French Lavender Hand Cream choice of any one of the Baylis & Harding products on their website here: http://www.farleyco.ca/Baylis-Harding/Products.html *UPDATE*

This giveaway will run from November 7th to December 5th, 2013 (midnight EST).  Winner, You have 72 hours to reply.  You must be 18+ Canadians Only.  Good Luck!



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*Disclosure - The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Vitabath: Luxury Bath & Body Products ~ #Review & #Giveaway

If you have been following me you know how much I am addicted to lotions and hand creams.  Regardless if I am at work, on the go, or at home, there is always one by my side like a side kick - my partner in crime.  I am constantly washing my hands so my hands often need a little TLC because they get dry and annoying.  There is one brand I would like to share with you that I know you will love as much as I do.