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Get This: Philosophy's When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Body Lotion...

Is the skin on your body irritated?  Mine is...know why?  Because it is so cold here (17 degrees) and I KNOW I shouldn't be taking scalding hot showers but I can't help it, I'm freezing.  So what to do?  Normally I slather on cream, oil, whatever.  However, with my skin being so dry, it never lasts.  So I am figuring out that just like your face, sometimes your body needs a little boost from a serum too.  Although Philosophy's latest, When Hope Is Not Enough is classified as a "replenishing body lotion"  it acts like a serum to me.

It contains properties of omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids to restore and condition dry, irritated skin. It has a light scent (nice...) and multiple antioxidants/peptides to protect the skin from stress.  I have been using it UNDER my body cream and I have noticed a difference in the texture and dryness level over the last few weeks.

So although I know I should give up the hot showers, this will keep me from drying out.

Stay Pretty!! (and moisturized)

12 Days of Beauty: Relax Please...

On the 12th day of Christmas my truelove gave to meeee.  It's the last day of my 12 days of Christmas at TMG and by now you should have all of your shopping done.  You have probably been on your feet and shopped til you dropped right??  Or you have been wrapping, cooking and decorating.  Whatever the case, I am SURE you need a break.  So take one for yourself and relax in the tub with some bath goodies designed to make you relax.  The economy may suck but all of these bath luxuries are affordable as they are all under $20.  So YOU can afford to relax...

2008 Holiday:  Relax...
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12 Days of Beauty: Body Beautiful...

Looking for some body creams or treatments this holiday season?  Give some of these a whirl, you won't be disappointed!

2008 Holiday:  Body Beautiful...
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Get This: Philosophy Spicy Pear Cobbler...

Want something super yummy for your shower for the holidaze??  Philosophy's Spicy Pear Cobbler 3-in-one body wash is a super treat for the senses.  Smells sweet and spicy all at the same time...

Suds your cares away with this yummy incarnation of a desert favorite.  High foaming formula produces TONS of bubbles and smells like the real thing.  This will have you feeling fresh and relaxed PLUS the bright green color will look FAB in your shower.

Shower Pretty!!

Get This: New Kiehls Body Scrubs...

Kiehl's has released some yummy scented body scrubs to match the aromas of some of their best selling body lotions. These scrubs get the job done without drying out your skin...which is a huge deal for me because my skin gets super dry in the winter.

Kiehl's Gently Exfoliating Body Scrubs ($25) are available in Lavender, Coriander and Grapefruit and Pear Tree Corner. This creamy and highly effective body scrub gently, yet effectively exfoliates to remove dead surface skin cells without over-drying.

• Formulated with gentle, natural exfoliation particles and skin-enriching emollients
• Leaves skin silky-soft, refreshed and primed for moisturization
• Enjoys other Kiehl's products that contain the same fragrance
• Contain key ingredients like Natural Loofah, Oatmeal, Aloe, and Chamomile

The scrubs when paired with the matching bodywashes make a superb gift for yourself or someone else for the holidays.

Stay Pretty!!

November Contest: Win A Year's Worth of Suave Products!!

You may remember I was in Los Angeles a few weeks back with Suave.  Well guess what...Suave has partnered with TheMakeupGirl to give one lucky reader a YEARS SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS!  You heard me...a years worth.

Your YEARS SUPPLY Suave goodie basket will include 4 EACH OF THE the following:

• Vibrant Shine Shampoo
• Vibrant Shine Conditioner
• Vibrant Shine Mist
• Extra Hold Hairspray
• Sleek Styling Cream (I saw somewhere online that someone used this on dry hair - please don't...apply to WET hair before you blowdry)
• Root Lifter Spray Gel
• Healthy Curls Mousse
• 24hr Protection Deodorant
• Exfoliating Body Wash

 

The contest will run for one week and end this Friday, November 7th.

Win Pretty!!

 

Get This: Suave Daily Exfoliating Body Wash...

Ooooohh you are gonna LOVE this!  While I was in L.A. last week I had an opportunity to try some Suave products.  Now...I will try anything once and while I have tried Suave products in the past, I never actually knew the extent of the line...until now.  I had NO idea that Suave had been around for over 70 years and that they have over 300 products! 

Anyway...Suave Daily Exfoliating Body Wash is my new fave.  And you want to know why??  It is a multi-tasker (cleanser/exfoliator) gets the job done, smells great AND it's under $4.00.  And in this crappy economy...even TheMakeupGirl is cutting back on some things.

This has little crushed apricot seeds and smells like coconut and now that it's getting cooler I love that because it reminds me of the beach.  It also has this really pretty gold shimmer to it (unfortunately it doesn't stay on bahhhh!) but I love it.  And you know what...since it's under $4.00 I can buy as many as I want.

Shower Pretty!!

Think Pink: Philosophy's Shower for the Cure...

Want to help benefit breast cancer charities and get clean at the same time??  Philosphy will once again donate 100% of all proceeds from the sale of Shower For The Cure to the Women's Cancer Research Fund.

Shower For The Cure contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences, it smells delightful and if you are a fan of these yummy shower creams (they are 3-in-one shower gel/shampoo/bubble bath but they are very rich and creamy). you will love this one too...just like me.

Give Pretty!!

Think Pink: Sabon NYC Gives Back BIG...

If you haven't been to Sabon NYC in SoHo...next time you are there you MUST stop in.  They have some of the most divine smelling soaps and bath goodies EVER!  Everything is natural and they use botanical ingredients which is always nice.

For the month of October, Sabon NYC is doing something incredible.  Purchase their Pink Gift Basket filled with some of their most popular full size goodies and they will donate a whopping 30% of the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

Contents include: Bath Foam, Body Gel Polisher, Baby Candles, Sorbet Body Gel, Fresh Cut Soap and a Bath Ball all packaged in a pretty wooden box.

The website offers free shipping on all Pink Gift Baskets and on any other gift basket over $100.

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Super Size Me!!: Philosophy Let Go and Let Love & Begin Again Body Wash...

I just had the LONGEST day...it was INASNELY hot outside for September.  So basically the only thing keeping me going is knowing my QVC package was delivered yesterday and I get to take a hot shower with the lovely scent of tangerine and lime.  If you are not aware, QVC is one of the best spots for beauty deals EVER.  They have just about everything you can imagine and you can usually get exclusive products that are not available anywhere else.  Case in point, Philosophy's Let Go and Let Love and Begin Again 3=in=One body wash.  The size is gi-NORMOUS...a whopping 32 ounce bottle with a handy pump tso you can reach for it in the shower with your eyes closed and still get what you need.

As soon as I got the package, I ripped it open and took a whiff...instant heaven.  Nice and fresh...the oerfect end ti summer.  For $48 you get BOTH of them and they will last you forever, wash your hair, body or take a nice long bubble bath.  I know I will....

Bathe Pretty!!