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Posted by Robin on 2 April 2017 7 Comments

I will take a vat of each, please — This Works Stress Check Hair Elixir ("Incorporate This Works' hair elixir into your daily routine for added volume and shine. Made with an aromatherapeutic 'Superblend' - Neroli, Patchouli, Lavender and Vetivert - it reduces feelings of stress and anxiety."; $90 for 80 ml) and This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray ("Relaxation is essential for getting a good night's sleep, and This Works' pillow spray has been formulated with this in mind. The soothing blend of Lavender, Vetivert and Wild Camomile essential oils will help calm the mind in preparation for a restorative slumber."; $29 for 75 ml). Both available at Net-a-Porter.

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Posted by Robin on 1 April 2017 Leave a Comment

Yes To Shower Cocktails

Cute martini-shaker packaging for the new-ish Shower Cocktails from Yes To, in Revitalizing ("boosting your skin with grapefruit, mandarin orange and kiwi"), Hydrating ("a tropical paradise...with coconut, mango and papaya") and Detoxifying ("a healthy cleanse with lemon, ginger and epsom salt"). $7.99 each for 473 ml at Target (and as of this writing, two of the three can be found on Amazon Prime for the same price). If anyone has smelled or used these, do comment!

A Handful of Hand Creams for Spring 2017 ~ scented body product review

Posted by Jessica on 30 March 2017 27 Comments

&OtherStories Lemon Daydream Hand Lotion and Graine de Pastel Organic Hand Cream

It’s officially spring in my part of the world, although my skin might beg to differ: the recent ups and downs in temperature and humidity have wreaked havoc with my face and hands, leaving things feeling a bit rough and itchy. As of today, I’m still wearing my winter coat, but I’ve expanded my hand cream collection so that there’s a tube or bottle waiting for me in every tote bag and desk drawer. Here’s a sampling of my recent good-smelling favorites.

I’ll admit that I splurged on Graine de Pastel Organic Hand Cream (top right) just for the box design, but now I’m hooked on the cream inside the old-fashioned metal tube…

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Posted by Robin on 29 March 2017 6 Comments

Purifying Rose Dust by Gülsha

I have no idea if this actually smells like roses, but it sure sounds nice: Purifying Rose Dust by Gülsha. "Unique dried rose buds powder based formula activates upon contact with water, releasing mild cleansing surfactants that micro-exfoliate dead cells, instantly leaving skin smoother and brighter. Thanks to pure Rosa Damascena essential oil with its anti-ageing properties and the toxin absorption capacity of pink clay, the skin is visibly soft, fresh and luminous." $20 for 40g at Beautyhabit. They also sell a number of other rose products, including an "Ultimate Rosewater", $10 for 50 ml.

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Posted by Robin on 27 March 2017 18 Comments

Lip Smacker Coke Cup Lip Balms, closed

Teens today are probably too sophisticated for this sort of nonsense, but back in the day, I promise you I would have had one of these in the tool pocket of my painter’s pants: Lip Smacker Coke Cup Lip Balms (“delivers the authentic taste of Coca-Cola while providing extended hydration to your lips.”) In Coca-Cola, Cherry Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta Strawberry. About $4 each at Lip Smacker…

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A Handful of Hand Creams for Spring 2017 ~ scented body product review

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