Caudalie Divine Oil

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I love this floral scented oil. I also like it could be used for on body, face, cuticles and hair. The oil is packed with argan, hibiscus and sesame oil.  Rose, grapefruit, spicy pink pepper, cedar, vanilla and white musk lend their extracts to create this intoxicating scent. I smoothed on some of oil after my bath and my skin was soft and silky. I couldn’t stop smelling and rubbing my skin. I absolutely want to buy this by the gallons and pour into a bath and just marinate it. [Try not to imagine that]

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque

For my 26th birthday, I decided  to tour Copenhagen [and Arhus], Paris, Amsterdam and Kiles for my birthday. While I thought I was enriching my soul and spirit I didn't realize that I was ruining my hair in the process. My hair sadly, no matter how much conditioner, oils and love I put in it,  I was still getting a dry scalp. I had bought a travel size packet of this to use during a down day as way for when I got homesick I had something familiar. The macadamia, argan, tea tree, and chamomile oil enriched hair masque made my frizzy dry hair super smooth and soft. While I find the mask very rich and  `heavy´, I found using a small amount or mixing it regular conditioner does a better job as it wouldn’t make my hair feel weighed down. The deep conditioning masque is also packed with aloe and algae extract that left hair smell yummy and not overpowering. I love this masque although it is a bit pricey, I will be bringing it whenever I travel.

Sundari Gotu Kola and Walnut Body Exfoliator

 

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This spicy citrus scent body exfoliator uses natural ingredients to exfoliate, firm, and regenerate skin. The body exfoliator is packed with Walnut Shell Powder, Gotu Kola [no idea what that is...], Rosehip and cardamon oils. The scrub felt a bit drier than I expected but I was quite happily surprised when  I found out it foams generously. I love how soft and smooth my skin felt. I didn’t notice my skin any firmer but that’s okay because I only used this product once so far. I did love how buttery soft and smooth my felt after applying L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream. I will definitely use this again for Spa Day Sunday.

Alterna Hair Care Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Dry Oil Mist

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The dry oil mist is packed with nutrients that help protects hair from the damage from heat styling tools while promoting healthy looking hair and shine. The organic bamboo and kendi oil helps extend the life of your color and protect against environmental damage. I spritz on this dry oil mist after towel drying my hair and it reduces the frizzies! [If you have wild hair like mines, you would be extremely happy too] When I use the oil while straightening my hair it gives my hair nice healthy looking sheen and many people ask where I went to do my hair.

Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil

 

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Full confession - I am a notorious nail bitter and a nail polish addict. I sometimes change my polish 3 to 5 times a week, sometimes more, if the nail polish is chipping or doesn’t hold up well to wear and tear.  When taking some shots for my nail polish review, I noticed my cuticles look...well..to be nice...Ugh...eww. I scoured the web for some recommendations to see if there is anything to make my hands...well model like...pretty delusional of me, I know. I read a bunch of rave reviews of this and decided to give it a try. I should first note that I loved the applicator, it was so easy to apply to the spots that needed TLC without covering your hands with the treatment. In all honesty, I did ended up covering my hands with the treatment for a little extra TLC. I did notice that the oil was a bit greasy and took a bit of time to absorb fully. The oil is lightly scented and did a nice job of “tidying up” my cuticles. Essie recommends using it twice a day, every day -- I barely remember and have time to take off my makeup! Let alone add another step that my daily regime. I figured I will just apply this when I am doing my nails and well, I do see an improvement -- so at least that is something.

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.

Macadamia Natural Oil – Healing Oil Treatment

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It seems once, one company makes a hit product every company is trying to release their own version of that product. Five years ago, if you asked me if I used hair oil, I would have been mildly offended thinking you are asking if I use Rogaine or some “natural” remedy to cure my hair problems. Now, hair oil treatments are mainstream and the name no longer carries a negative meaning [well at least not for me anymore]. As much as I like the Moroccan oil, I wanted to see what else the market had to offer [a typical makeup lover that always want more J]. Like all the other oil treatments it promises to reduce drying time and improving hair quality. Along with providing UV protection and when added to hair dye prior to application it extends the life of the dye job [I haven’t tried this yet..I am giving my hair a break from the dye jobs]. My hair became soft and shiny. The only downside is that when I applied this oil to my newly washed hair it became really greasy.

Burts Bees Lemon & Vitamin E Bath and Body Oil

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During the winter season, it's easy neglect your skin. After all, who will see or can judge your skins condition under three layers of clothes? But even though it is so easy to forget about your skin, sometimes it is good to pamper yourself, especially since the cold weather can leave it much more dry and wry than during the other seasons. The Burt’s Bees Lemon body oil is a perfect treat for thirsty skin. The oil is packed with lemon oil, vitamin E and sweet almond oil. It leaves your skin feeling buttery soft, without leaving your skin feeling greasy. And as an added bonus, it leaves a soft lemony scent on your skin.

Moroccanoil Oil Treatment

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This oil treatment has a cult following all of its own. And it is no wonder! This fast absorbing oil leaves your hair silky smooth.It also help protect against the frizzes and detangles your hair.[Talk about multitasking!] Apply this oil treatment to freshly washed hair or few drops when necessary to revive your hair. You might think twice about applying oil to newly washed hair, but don't worry, it will not make your hair more oily. It will only make your hair feel and look more healthy. After trying this treatment, you will want to dedicate a bit of space to it.