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Golden Summer Skin L'Occitane En Provence Pivoine Flora Shimmering Oil

Memorial Day weekend is upon us which also means that short shorts season, otherwise known as summer to some, is upon us and that means  glowing, radiant skin is a must.  Especially if like me, you basically live in shorts all summer long and will find a way to Read more

First Step To Getting Summer Ready Gigi and clean+ easy Wax Kit

Memorial Day Weekend is officially upon us, which means that the kickoff to summer has officially begun.  For me this has meant a frantic dash to get myself ready for bikinis, sun, short shorts, sandals and the heat and humidity that comes with summer.  My first step towards getting myself "summerified" Read more

Laura Geller Signature Superstars Collection Giveaway

Bigger IS better when it comes to Laura Geller Beauty! The Signature Superstars SUPERSIZED collection features the best in Baked, plus the award-winning Spackle® Under Make-Up Primer—all enclosed in a beautiful, limited edition gift box.You’ll love the skin-pampering ingredients of these Signature Superstars that deliver big, beautiful results. Laura Geller Read more

DIY Spa Tips From Turnberry Isle Miami

Wishing for a spa getaway? To feel royally pampered in preparation for the summer months, therapists at the legendary Turnberry Isle Miami and its Forbes-rated Four Star Spa & Fitness Center suggest these at-home treatments using natural ingredients for those times when you can't make it into the spa: Mommy-to-Be Read more

NightCare Heel Treatment Kit Review

If you are a gal who tries to extend the life of a pedicure as long as possible, then you probably know the first thing that usually needs attention in between pedicures are your heels. I mean really, who has time to get pedicures weekly or even every Read more

Beauty Addict and fajitas

It just so happened that last night, the famous Beauty Addict, was going to be about 45 minutes from where I was visiting family. We made plans to meet for dinner and I was so truly excited to meet someone in person that I had been chatting with online for so long.

I get my kids packed, give them the run down 100 times about proper behavior in front of my friend, and head towards the Philadelphia Suburbs. I haven’t driven down that way in a very long time and it appeared a new off ramp was now part of the PA turnpike. All the signs confused me and I took a wrong turn. Before you know it, I am in King of Prussia. My friends, if you know what Philly gridlock traffic is, then you already know without guessing that I never made it to dinner. I tried to turn around, but sat on a ramp for over 30 minutes just trying to get back on the highway.

I did eventually get dinner at 8pm, but it was no where near Kristen. Although I was so disappointed to not meet her in person, it wasn’t a total loss. I did get to eat fajitas, which is something I have been craving for a while.

Maybe next time Kristen!

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Review: Darshan Beauty Luna P.M. Creme and Multani Mud Facial Mask

Darshan Beauty was a company I had never heard of before, so I was intrigued when it’s owner, Jodi, contacted me. I quickly read her bio to learn more about the company and products. Her background and what lead her up to create Darshan Beauty products is really quite interesting.

Darshan Beauty products are all natural, and because of this, they are only made in small batches to prevent them from spoiling.

Luna P.M. Creme

This thick night cream is made with aloe leaf oil and extract combined with noncomedogenic sesame oil. I can’t say it is fragrance free, because there is some scent to it. However, it appeared to be the natural scent of the ingredients and not any added fragrance.

While this Creme is meant for all skin types, I was a little worried at first because of how touchy my skin can be; dry in certain parts and very oily in others. The Creme was not greasy, and although it was thick, it glided quite effortlessly across my skin. It was quick to absorb and I was so thrilled to notice just how soft this creme made my skin feel.

Multani Mud Facial Mask

I think the best part of spa time is doing a mask. It is only recommended to use this mask one to two times per week. This mud is made from Bastar mud in India, purified and then saturated with herbal extracts. It is thick and makes your skin feel excellent. My 4 year old enjoyed watching me put this mask on, as he found it quite amusing to watch a 32 year woman play in the mud. I overheard him tell his brothers that mom had mud on her face and when they asked him why, he replied, “Because it is for beauty, don’t you know that?”

It is hard to explain, but there was such a difference in my skin when I rinsed off the mud. My skin just appeared to look fresher and vibrant and dare I saw, glowing? The mask was my favorite part of trying these products. I think it will be one I cannot live without.

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