Be a Good Friend.

Just found out your friend or coworker [that you actually like] is getting hitched? This gift set "The Bride" from Philosophy is a perfect congratulatory gesture.

The set includes:
- 1 oz Hope in a Jar
- 2 oz Purity Made Simple
- 2 oz Amazing Grace 3-in-1 Shampoo/Shower Gel
- 2 oz Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion
- 1 oz Amazing Grace Hand Cream

How sweet is that. It comes in a cute gift box completely befitting for the occasion and it has the kinds of goodies that women just love to play with and try. This is a great way to treat the bride-to-be.

DuWop.

DuWop is best known for its lip plumper - Lip Venom. This is the plumper of all plumpers and the brand that brought lip plumping to the cosmetics industry. Lip Venom will give you "bee stung" lips - and that's no lie, the venom burns the ish out of your lips - no wonder they look and feel plump! DuWop boasts that Lip Venom will give you plump lips while increasing circulation and will bring some color back to your lips.

"The secret behind Lip Venom is a blend of essential oils, which include cinnamon, wintergreen, and ginger, that cause the blood to rush to the surface of the lips, flushing and swelling them slightly. The gloss also includes jojoba and avocado oil that moisturize and give the lips intense shine. You end up with a shiny, naturally rosy pout that cannot be achieved by wearing ordinary lip gloss."

If burning the the crap out your of lips doesn't sound appealing here are some other cool products from DuWop:

Payoff is right up my alley! What is it? I am glad you asked! ;) It is a clear liquid that transforms your regular eyeshadow into liquid shadow with one drop - I love that! I know I know - I have become obsessed with liquid eyeshadow - but I really love the look of vibrant color on the eyes and this is one of the best ways to get that look. You might wonder why you should spend $17 on a product that just wets your shadow; but trust me, I have tried the "just add water" approach with my regular powder eyeshadows, and it just doesn't work - it makes the shadow cakey and crumbly - and so I had simply decided that not all shadows are meant to get wet- until now! Payoff is water based and will make any shadow super creamy, intensify the color and it will make your shadow last longer!
Now you can enjoy the benefits of liquid shadow with your regular powder shadows!




Hands 2 Hair is a hand cream and hairstyling cream from DuWop. It will add shine and separation to your hair and moisturize your hands. Just this morning I was putting some hair cream on my ends and because I was in a rush I couldn't wash my hands before running to catch my train (which I almost missed by the way lol) but the point is, because I didn't have time to wash my hands after - they were kinda sticky and slimy feeling .... ugh - very annoying. With this stuff you don't have to worry about that - just apply what you need to your hair and the residue left over on your hands you can just rub in as your hand cream for the day! Its great because getting ready for work in the morning already has enough steps, and running to wash your hands after applying this and that just slows you down. Get this 2 in 1, and it will cut at least 45 sec out of your morning routine - hey every bit counts right!
:)

Shop for DuWop products here.

Remede Double Oxygenating Booster

Everyone listen up! I am about to put you on to one of the few products that I consider truly remarkable, and I have found nothing that comes even close to replicating its benefits.
This will kill a zit. I'm talking massacre! It especially works well as a spot treatment on the major "under the skin" ones. For some reason I haven't seen it do much for me as part of an all over skin treatment, but if you feel one of those bad suckers coming on, this will kick its ass!
One of the best things about it, is that it doesn't dry out and chap your skin the way other acne products do. It actually feels very moisturizing. At $98.00 for less than 2 ounces it is not cheap, but it will do the job and sometimes that's worth it.
If you're unsure go get a sample from Sephora. If they tell you they don't have samples, tell them to make you one. They can do that, they're just frickin lazy sometimes.

Per-fekt Skin

Per-fekt Body Perfecting Gel softens and diffuses skins imperfections giving the appearance of an even complexion. This gel glides on easily and blends well. I used it Saturday night and it was my first time. The thing I loved about it is that it hydrates your skin really making it feel soft and touchable. Its supposed to be good for disguising bruises, redness, dry patches, large pores and stretch marks. It is also water resistant and transfer resistant so you don't have to worry about it getting on your clothes. You can also build it up for more coverage; which is what I did so I was walking around Kamilah's house half naked Saturday for about 30 minutes to ensure that it was really dry - but I was just being super careful as to not get any on my dress, I am sure it dried way quicker than that LOL. Also, this stuff comes in different shades (Brilliant, Golden, and Exotic) so you can match your skin easily. It blends really well so you don't have to worry about getting an exact match but since my summer tan has already faded, I got the darkest shade so that I could look as though I had some color. I guess it worked because when my sis saw the pics from that night she was like "OMG you look so tan!" Mission accomplished: flawless sun-kissed skin. :)

Try it!

I Love Dr. Bronners!

I just read Alicia's Top Notch Cleansing Post and I had to co-sign.
I've got some Dr. Bronners sitting in my bathroom right now. There is nothing better to shower with on a hot summer day! The mintiness is so cooling and refreshing. As a matter of fact, I recently showered with some Dr. Bronners and then moisturized with the Bliss Minty Moisture Milk, that I had posted about a while ago. I just figured they would go together nicely as an all mint combo. I was FREEZING for like 30 minutes! There were minty icicles in my soul!
2 good products, please be careful using them in conjunction. LOL!

Bliss Minty Moisture Milk

We have a multitude of options when it comes to moisturizers, so it's really not enough for a lotion to just make me not ashy. All lotion does that, what have you done for me lately? Bliss Minty Moisture Milk is a must for me come summer time. It has a great minty tingle, that is refreshing and cooling on hot summer days, and it contains lactic acid to smooth and exfoliate so your skin is never dull.
Best of all it has that elusive perfect blend of creaminess and greasiness. You know when you want a little oil on your skin to make it shine, but not be straight up greasy and have to worry about getting oil on your nice clothes. Yeah, it gives you that glow, and when you got that glow your body's gold, so don't let go of the power of elevation. Truer words were never spoken.

When Life Hands You Grapefruits

Try Gloomaway by ORIGINS; it is optimism and content in a grapefruity souffle. I don't mind grapefruity scents and I happen to love Origins. Also, if you love a good scrub try ORIGIN's Incredible Spreadable Scrub.

My friend put me on to this scent and I fell in love! This scrub has white and brown sugars plus olive oil and leaves your skin super silky. The ginger scent is invigorating, but it is not one that plays nicely with other scents. I like to use this in the summer either alone or with the fragrance Ginger Essence.

Shop for ORIGIN products here!

Dylan's Candy Bar introduces Re-Treat.

Like Carrie Bradshaw, shopping may be my cardio. But when I got to Bloomingdales any calories I may have lost come right back to me, because I cant help going across the street to Dylan's Candy Bar.
Dylan Lauren (Daughter of Ralph) has built her own Willy Wonka like sweet emporium and when there's a chill in the air her "Central Park Zoo Hot Chocolate" is irresistible. mmm...animal crackers.
Anyways, Dylan may have finally taken pity on my waistline because she has introduced a line of bath and body products based on the delicious sweets carried at her stores.
I know there are a ton of food and candy smelling bath products out already, but the claim is that these are made with top-of-the-line ingredients and that the fragrances are not synthetic smelling. You know when your strawberry lotion smells more like a bottle of Vicks 44 cough and cold? Well this line is not supposed to be that way. It's being sold at Sephora so check it out either in stores or buy it online

L'Occitane Castanha Sunshine Veil.

Winter is coming! Looking to keep that fresh summer glow? This is getting rave reviews as the best self tanner for the face. That way youre not walking around looking all gross and dirty, or like an orange oompa loompa.
But it at the L'Occitane site

Soft Skin Is Always In.

Yesterday I did a post on the benefits of Dial soap, so if you haven't noticed by now, I'm not a fan of overly dyed and fragranced soap or lotion. I would rather a product do something to make my skin softer and prettier, than to smell like sparkling coconut blossoms. Besides, I can be a bit of a perfume snob, and I don't want those smells interfering with the scent of my good good perfume.

Aveeno has become one of my favorite brands, its inexpensive, and its sold at every drugstore, so its easy to find. The baby lotion leaves my skin incredibly well moisturized, and the combination of these 2 products makes my skin satin smooth.

Neutrogena Pore Refining Cream

Neutrogena makes some great products, and this is one of my faves. I'm sure the Alpha Hydroxy Acids have something to do with it, products with AHA's always clear and smooth my skin beautifully. This is the only facial moisturizer I've ever been faithful to.


Check 'em out.

Legs of a Goddess

What is it about a nice pair of legs that makes men go wild? Is it the soft luscious looking texture, the well toned structure, the length, a great pair of heels, or the unforgettable glow? Well after polling 20 gents I have found that it’s all of the above however, the latter takes the cake.

As summer gets into full swing, we ladies need to make sure that our leg game is on point. The following item is a great product that helps to accentuate the gifts that you have already been given.

It is the Super Stars - Super Sheen Bronzing Mist by Sephora.

This mist gives you a glow like you won’t believe, and for those of us that enjoy looking as if we’ve just stepped off the beach it’s just the thing for you. Its original price was $18 dollars but it is currently going for $12. So if you have nothing against, Vitamin E, Nut-Oils, Aloe Vera Gel, and the scent of coconut I’d suggest you check this out.

In respect to all the other factors, I’m not a miracle worker but I can recommend a great place to get a Tennis Racket or a great park to jog if you’re also looking to tone your legs. In terms of products this is one of the best I can recommend.

You better work it girls.