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LATHER Go Coconuts Body Scrub and Body Whip Review

  There is nothing I love more in the summer (or for a mid-winter wake up) than the scent of coconuts. The fragrance makes me nostalgic of my childhood spent on the beaches of Rhode Island--from Prudence Island to Narraganset and Portsmouth, the scent of coconut-scented sunscreen filled the air. Read more

The Body Shop New Lip Gloss Collection Review

I’m a sucker for good lip gloss. You can never have too many and you’re never too old for a juicy, fruity, super shiny gloss. The Body Shop’s new Lip Gloss Collection is packed with juicy flavors, mouth watering shine, and moisturizing glazes of color. With 11 super-glossy shades Read more

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion Sunscreen Review

Life after Melanoma for me has been an interesting balance of educating myself and others about the dangers of the sun and skin cancer awareness ... and finding ways to enjoy my time in the sun without being totally paranoid. Part of that mission has included trying every sunscreen Read more

Hydrated Summer Lips with Nivea Lip Butter

Once summer arrives, I need everything to feel and be light, simple and effortless.  From my clothing, to food to my beauty products, everything needs to have that summery carefree essence to it.  Do you agree? Which is why a few of my beauty products from winter, fall and even Read more

Supergoop! Gradual Self-Tanning Review

I’m so excited about Supergoop! Gradual Self Tanning Mousse because it’s the answer to a little ongoing internal battle I’ve been having with myself for a while. When using self tanner, do you moisturize first? After? Both? Then … how soon after do you apply sunscreen? Since my life changing Read more

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

l'occitane-picoiner-flora-shimmering-oilMemorial 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 wear them to every possible occasion.  This year during shorts season I plan on guaranteeing that my skin always looks absolutely glowing with L’Occitane En Provence Pivoine Flora Shimmering Oil.

This beautifully scented shimmering oil adds an insanely gorgeous, but subtle sheen to hair and skin.  I am sometimes hesitant to use any kind of oil on my skin or my hair during summer for fear of looking like a hot greasy mess, but this oil is really lightweight with a soft and pretty floral fragrance.  After applying this I don’t feel like I need to use any other fragrance. I love the way my arms, legs and back glow after applying the oil.  I’ve also used it on my eyelids and cheekbones as a highlighter and the effect is naturally gorgeous.  The oil adds a pretty great shine to my hair without making it look or feel greasy.  I definitely plan on embracing short shorts, tank tops, bikinis and any and everything backless season with my trusty bottle of Pivoine Flora Shimmering Oil in hand! Read more

Posted on by Gail Lewis in bath and body, beauty 1 Comment

L’OCCITANE Immortelle Brightening Mist Review

Now that Groundhog Day is behind us, its official – spring is quickly approaching! There is no better time to update and refresh your beauty regime and L’OCCITANE can help with the NEW Immortelle Brightening Mist.

Like all of the products in the Immortelle line, the Brightening Mist is made with the Immortelle flower,  also known as the everlasting flower, because this plant retains its form and color when dried. L’OCCITANE has extracted a precious essential oil from the Immortelle flower, which has anti-free radical and anti-wrinkle properties. The mist combines the unique properties of Immortelle essential oil with Bellis Perennis to keep skin young-looking, radiant and even-toned. The Immortelle breathes youth visibly into the skin and increases the skins natural ability to reflect light.  Read more

Posted on by Cindy in anti-aging, beauty, skin care 1 Comment