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!

Showing posts with label Body. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Body. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

New - Caress Body Wash

The commercial for Caress Fine Fragrance Body Wash caught my eye.  I picked up the Adore Forever fragrance at the grocery store for under $5.  I am in love – I do not care for strong fragrances and run from the perfume pushers at department stores, but this one is subtle but lasting.  I will be sure to try out the fragrances.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Battery Operated Pedicure

I received this MicroPedi as a gift.  WOW does it take off dead skin on your feet.  The roller is fast and strong - be careful around sensitive areas.  I used it on my knees hoping to get rid of the dark spots and quickly rubbed them raw - LOL.

I found a number of online sites which carries it, but only $29.99 at Target.

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.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Perfect Razor

I don't know about you, but ever since design of  the old style pink Daisy razor changed, I haven't found a razor that I like and isn't cheaply made or expensive.  My friend swears by the Dollar Shave Club.  Select one of their great blades and they send them right to your door.  She has the $6 a month plan and claims they are better than store bought brands.  For $6 you get four blades, the handle and samples of their other products delivered to you monthly.


She couldn't say enough wonderful things about DR. CARVER’S EASY SHAVE BUTTER.  She received a sample with her monthly razor order and is hooked on this save cream that made her skin feel wonderful.  If you use shave cream on your legs it might be worth the $8 investment.