One of my earliest memories was playing with my cousin’s makeup. I would hide in the bathroom and paint my face and put on layers of mascara and inevitably get in a lot of trouble. As a small child, I can remember being in tow when all of the females would make the visit to the Merrill Norman salon. I would watch in envy while their faces where painted in some hot pink mask. I have no idea what that pink stuff did, but I wanted my face covered in it.

As I progressed to a teenager, with a heavy hand on the eye shadow, my cousin took me to the department store for my first makeover. I have been hooked ever since! I literally cannot pass a makeup counter without trying or buying something. My two biggest obsessions are the longest lasting lipstick and the mascara which will give me long thick lashes. Skin care and anti-frizz hair products follow closely after.

I am a sucker for fancy packaging and the newest, best and so-called promised product that will turn me into one of the glamorous beauties in the latest fashion magazine. Unfortunately for me, most products don’t live up to the hype promised by the advertisement.

Therefore, I’ve decided, along with the help of some of my not so obsessive friends and family to post products that we tried so you can decide if you want to spend your money!

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

This Product isn't a Lemon!


I have occasionally used L'OCCITANE bath and body products over the years but became hooked on their lemony/citrus fragrance - VERBENA - while taking a river cruise through the Netherlands.  The ship offered VERBENA as toiletry supplies in our stateroom.  

Once I returned stateside I purchased the shower gel (I buy in the refill package and save $10) which I use almost every morning.  The lemony citrus scent wakes me up and makes me happy.  The body salt smells wonderful and really moisturizes your skin.  I use the tube of the Gel Crème for hand lotion and keep in my desk drawer.  I have a packet of Refreshing Towelettes in my car for a quick pick me up throughout the day. 

Both of the deodorant options smell nice, but aren't for people who need a lot of cover-up.  I've noticed they don't really control underarm odor very long.


This product gets a big thumbs up!  

If lemon isn’t your scent, L’OCCITANE offers a wide variety of fragrances and boasts that the Divine Crème is an award winning anti-aging crème.  They always seem happy to hand out samples of their products.

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