Book Review - Start Where You Are Week-at-a-Glance Diary by Meera Lee PatelL

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The thin paper covered journal is a week planner than allows users to write not only their to-do list but there dreams and launchpad for ideas. The planner can be used whenever as the dates can be filled in by the user.  Each month is denoted with a beautiful decorated quote. The beautiful decorated planner is illustrated by Brooklyn based self taught illustrator, Meera Lee Patel. A charming gift for any planner in your life or beautiful enough to keep for yourself.

Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer Fair to Medium Skin Tones

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Before you ask, what is a brown skin person using a self-tanner, I wanted to see what the fuss about. Most people think having brown skin means you don’t get cellulite or it becomes less visible. I can sadly say, this is not the case. The tanning lotion didn’t make the cellulite less noticeable...er...I mean..what cellulite? The tanner promises a “natural - looking color that's streak-free, hassle-free and with our breakthrough patent-pending technology, now has no sunless tanner odor.” While the tanner wasn’t completely odorless, it just wasn’t as strong as many others. I didn’t notice any streaks mostly because the color gradually appears when you apply the lotion daily.  After applying, don’t be fooled by the white lotion, wash your hands otherwise you will end up with tell tale orange hands [trust me], but imparted a soft golden bronze color on my skin. As a side note, make sure to apply a thin layer and not to double up anywhere thinking you missed a spot otherwise you will get splotches. And try to go easy on the drier areas, like knees, ankles, elbows, and knuckles or it looks a bit weird. While I rarely burn, I don’t get a golden color [sadly]. But I must say, I don’t think that golden color is something found naturally in nature. The color started to fade by day 3 and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a “little color” should try it or as soon as we invent the technology, I will be more than happy to share my natural brown color :}

Caress Daily Silk Silkening Body Wash Nature's Silk

This irresistible blend of white peach and silk blossom with triple silkening moisturizer that softens and smooths skin to the touch. The body wash provides a luxurious lather and imparts a soft delicate scent. I love how soft my skin was and the soft scent is perfect for the treat for the “It’s hot as hell, why am I wearing clothes” summer.

Le Metier De Beaute - Replenishing Daily Solution SPF 30

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This creamy lotion is packed with vitamin E, C, Aloe, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiastica, Echinacea, squalane, shea butter, cucumber oil, avocado, hazelnut and jojoba.  Did anyone else get tired from reading that? The lotion promises to offer deep hydration, firm skin, soften, nourish, detoxify and soothe skin, while offering sunscreen to keep your skin looking healthy. This lotion promises to do it all and boy does it deliver! My skin felt smooth, soft and radiant. It keep my skin soft throughout the entire day. I bought this as a treat for my uber stressful week at work, now I am sad that it is almost finished. Looks like I am going to have start saving again and in 6 months, better skin here I come!

Dove Hair Therapy Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

This new shampoo and conditioner goes to the hair’s cellular level to promote healthy hair with the Pro-Moisture Complex. With just one wash, the duo promises to moisturize for 5X smoother hair without excess residue or weighing down hair. The creamy shampoo provides a generous lather and washed out clean. The conditioner left my hair silky smooth and soft. I did notice though when I used a lot of product my hair looked greasy. So, use a little and you still notice some results.

Neutrogena Visibly Bright Daily Facial Cleanser

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The daily facial cleanser promises to make dull, tired skin into bright and refreshed skin within 4 uses. The formula is infused with soy, vitamin c and citrus antioxidants.  The facial cleanser is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic and oil free. My face felt soft and fresh, but it is usually that way after I finish washing my face anyways. I didn’t notice any of the brightening effects of the facial cleanser. My only qualm is that facial cleanser doesn’t lather well.

Boscia Oil Free Daily Hydration SPF 15

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After putting off using sunscreen all of winter, I thought I might get into the habit before the summer started. I actually found this SPF while waiting on line at Sephora. I heard many good things about the Boscia brand and since I need a sunscreen, I thought I might as well kill two birds with one stone. The lotion scent was not very pleasant; it reminded me of freshly cut grass.  I do love the scent of flowers, nature and blah blah but just not on my face. The non-greasy lotion went on smoothly and had matte finish.  You might want to follow with a moisturizer as my skin felt dry afterwards. This natural product is paraben, phthalate, preservative sulfate, synthetic fragrance and dye free.