Bath & Body Works Massaging Oil Review

This Valentine's Day, make time to relax and pamper yourself! If you're lucky enough to get your own private massage, I would recommend the Bath & Body Works Sensual Massage Oil in Black Currant Vanilla. It is simply divine for Valentine's Day. Massages can really loosen any tension you may have in your back or shoulders and the scent is sweet & soothing and is perfect for romance. (Available at BathandBodyWorks.com, $16, USD)

I'm a huge fan of oils, from using Grapeseed Oil, Argan Oil to Lavender Oil these past 2 years, so I am always looking for them. Bath & Body Works has an amazing collection of scents in the massage oil, including Jasmine Vanilla, Tranquil Mint & Vanilla Verbana. I personally like the scent of Vanilla so anything vanilla-based & citrus I absolutely love. The Black Currant mixed in makes it smell a tad bit fruitier and very pleasant.

Overall, this massage oil is great to have because it has such calming scent. It absorbs into your skin and when you close your eyes, the sensual notes makes you feel like you stepped into a spa. It doesn't feel greasy at all which is lovely b/c who wants to feel like that? :) The ingredients include Sunflower oil, loaded with lots of Vitamin E, so it's also good to use as a moisturizer especially after taking a bath or shower. You can also use it if you take bubble baths.

Happy almost Valentine's Day! Check out the rest of my Valentine's Series here.


(Disclaimer: I received this product from this company's PR agency to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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Bath and Body Works Newest Collection: Dark Kiss

Hello Divas!

I hope you have been having the best day ever!

Currently I am in love with Bath & Body Works® new Signature Collection, Dark Kiss.  The Dark Kiss Collection features a full body collection including bath and shower gel, lotion, body creme, hand creme, and scents. I have been using the body lotion for over a month now and I am officially in love.  Dark Kiss is a blend of dark berries, vanilla, sensual incense, Mirabelle plum, and night musk.  The scent is unique and very sensuous.  I love it!

The lotion is super hydrating and it is non-greasy.  It immediately absorbs into your skin and it keeps my skin moisturized pretty much all day.  I only have to reapply it after washing my hands.  And of course, I always receive nice compliments on the scent.  People always want to know what I am wearing.   I can actually just wear the lotion as a scent and moisturizer and I am good for the day!


Dark Kiss is Bath & Body Works newest collection and currently Bath & Body Works is offering a promotion in which you can buy two bottles of body lotion and get one free.  The body lotion retails for $10.50.


Toodles!  


Disclaimer:  Product was complimentary via Bath & Body Works.  However my opinion is 100% true and my own.  

Bath & Body Works celebrates Halloween!

October is here!! Can you believe it? Not only is October Breast Cancer Awareness month, but it's also the month of Halloween! :) Bath & Body Works has a limited edition collection of their PocketBac Hand Gel Sanitizers in various scents, Glow In the Dark Foaming Hand Soap in Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin and Warm Vanilla Sugar and Soap Figurines in a ghost or jack-o-lantern shape. ($1.50 - $10, USD)

Check your local Bath & Body Works store or www.bathandbodyworks.com to get these for Halloween this month!


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Drugstore Pictures of New Products

Hey readers! Sorry I have been a bit MIA this month- at least it feels like I have not been contributing as much as I would like to. I blame it on the bad weather. :) However, It doesn't mean I haven't been on the hunt to find good content for you guys! In fact, it has my been personal quest to visit drugstores more frequently to see what new products are out there.

Enjoy and let me know what you like!

Wet N' Wild- Their new Color Icon line includes (from top to bottom) trio eyeshadows,6 eyeshadow palettes in shimmer and matte shades, lipsticks, and nail polishes. (Not shown here are the single eyeshadows) All products range from about $1.99 to $4.99 at this store.

Piggy Paint! Cute, adorable nailpolishes in basic colors. It's something a tween would use, but these products do not contain any toxic chemicals and is water-based. This drugstore did not list the price, but I found online they cost about $9!! Quite expensive, especially if I can get OPI bottle for that amount.. Check out the Flower Collection OPI by Sephora for Spring. :)

I know this is not a drugstore, but I couldn't help posting this! It's the new Bath & Body Works Sandalwood Fig products that I reviewed just a couple of weeks ago. Check out my exclusive sneak peek and review here.

Wet 'n Wild Beauty Benefits cosmetics.. Saw these mineralized products and couldn't resist. What do you think of these?

To see MORE drugstore pictures, including N.Y.C. Cosmetics, Physicians Formula, and Maybelline...

N.Y.C. Cosmetics- They are selling eyeshadow palettes specific to YOUR eyecolor. (Similar to the Physicians Formula Shimmer Pops)

Maybelline Fashion Flash cosmetics, selling some of their popular eyeshadow quads, eyeliners, and nail polishes (which are almost all-gone except 1)

Physician's Formula Healthy Wear SPF50

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Introducing Bath & Body Works's New Aromatherapy Fragrance- Sandalwood Fig

I received an exclusive sneak peek into Bath & Body Work's new aromatherapy fragrance- Sandalwood Fig. The scent contains Sandalwood essential oil and notes of Fig which is the perfect combination of ROMANCE. It's free-spirited, sensual, and fun!

Bath & Body Works' Aromatherapy line contains many of my other favorites, including Orange Ginger & Mandarin Lime for Energy, so I am very excited for the launch of Sandalwood Fig in February 2010 (Just in time for Valentine's Day!)

The entire collection includes body lotion, mist, massage oil, sugar scrub, candles and more! I received the Body Mist to try and it smells really good. I have been wearing this non-stop everyday since I got it. I also use body mists as air-sprays sometimes just to make my room smell prettier.

Not too wood-sy at all!- I personally do not like anything that is too wood-sy, b/c it has a rather distinct heavy smell. However, I am very pleased that this does not remind me of that at all. I am convinced the fig tones makes it lighter and much more wearable for people like me! :)

Valentine's Day- This would be the perfect scent to wear on your Valentine's date because it will make you smell irresistible, which is exactly what you want! And guys- These also make great gifts for your girlfriend!

Affordable- The price points for these products range from $10-$20, with most being around $15 for each product. They're nice to wallet and you get a great pick-me-upper. A nice scent definitely lifts my mood, especially in this long, dreary winter we are having...



(Disclaimer: I received this product from this company's PR agency to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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CO Bigelow's My Favorite Lip Balm

Hello Divas!

Boy it is so cooold outside! How are you keeping warm? I am literally freezing! Whew!

Extreme cold weather makes our skin very dry.  During the winter months,  my lips become extremely dry and chapped.  But I have been using this new CO Bigelow Lip Balm that I received as a Christmas gift and it is just fabulous! It is called "My Favorite Lip Balm" and it contains Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, and Wheat Germ Oil. The balm glides on super smooth and it has a nice Sweet Almond smell. The shine is super insane and it looks awesome with my MAC Chesnut lip pencil.  This balm has been a life saver during this cold snap.  My lips stay moist and moisturized all day.

CO Begelow's My Favorite Lip Balm retails for $5.50 and you can purchase it here or at any Bath and Body Works.

Toodles!

Bath and Body Works- Hello, Yellow Sale!

Bath & Body Works is currently having their semi-annual sale. Each January, I go there to stock on my favorite staple items- their soaps and lotions! For almost 10 years, I have been a fan of their scents- which is now called their Classics. They truly are!

Country Apple, Sun-ripened Raspberry, Freesia (which is now called Sheer Freesia)!

I had all of these fragrances in their body lotion, body spray and shower gel..
What were your favorites and what did you get at their Hello, Yellow sale?

Bath & Body Works have been growing and expanded their product lines- they now sell Candles, Spa & Aromatherapy, Face & Hair products, etc.



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I Need This in My Life: Patricia Wexler MMPi.20™Skin Regenerating Serum

Hello Divas!

I hope your Thursday is Fantabulous!

As you can see the Wednesday "Hot Drugstore of the Week" post was done on Tuesday and the Tuesday "I Need This in My Life" post is today. I switched things around a bit because I had to report on the Lumene Instant Eye Cooling Stick. It is a great product and it is on sale. I don't want you Divas to miss a bargain. LOL!

Well the next item that I need in my life is Patricia Wexler MMPi.20™ Skin Regenerating Serum. I have known about this product for over a year but have not wanted to cough up the $150 to try it. Can you say steep? But I have heard from many women that this is truly a miracle serum. This product contains patented MMPi.20™ anti-aging technology. As stated on their website, MMPi.20 "blocks the damaging effect of all 20 known MMPs (skin destroying enzymes that break down production of collagen and cause skin to sink, sag, and wrinkle) and prevents the production of new MMPs, correcting the signs of aging you see today and preventing future damage."

Women claim to achieve even skin tone; improved skin elasticity; faded acne and blemishes; and wrinkle reduction in as little as ONE WEEK! ONE WEEK! And good news ladies, Bath and Body Works is currently selling this serum for only $65!!!! Now I can justify this purchase! That price is 60% off the original price! Click here for purchase information!

Has anyone tried this product? If so, please share your experience.

Toodles!

Bath & Body Works- Free Item* with any $10 in-store purchase

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Get a free item up to$13 in value with any purchase of at least $10! It's a great treat for yourself while you do your Christmas shopping there.

10 Cool Facts About Me!

Hello Divas!

I hope your Thursday is warm and cozy! I am working hard today, but I really just want to grab my blanket, luxe baby and curl up on the couch! With a cup of Tea of course. I am participating in 15 day of Marketing provided by Jessica Knows. Jessica is an internet sensation and she is sharing her tricks of the trade with us newbies. She told us to provide "unknown" or fun facts about ourselves that our readers did not know. Well here goes my 10 facts! Enjoy!

1. I do a very good impression of Micheal Jackson's dance moves. It is a favorite at family gatherings. Just put on Billy Jean or Beat It!

2. I am a beach bum. I loooooooove the beach. Although, I have brown skin, I go through a routine of using a very good body scrub to exfoliate. Bath and Body Works' Body Sugar Srubs are great for this purpose. I also apply a good sunscreen and tanning oil. I have discovered that my skin is luminous when tanned. Plus I use the sand to give myself a thorough foot massage. Heaven!

3. I was a cheerleader in high school and I can still do a cartwheel and a round-off.

4. My favorite food hands down is ice cream. Ben & Jerry's Chunky Money is my favorite!

5. Previously, I was a track star. I was pretty good at the 330 Hurdles.

6. I love San Francisco. I wish I could move there, but it is waaaayy too expensive.

7. I love singing and dancing with my son. We both are fun, loving, spontaneous, and happy people.

8. I wish I was 5"10. All of my siblings are tall. Now I am not short. I am 5"7, but my dad is 6'5. I feel like I was cheated.

9. My absolute favorite drink is Champagne. Those who know me know how snobbish I am when it comes to Champagne. Although, I have tried just about every brand inexpensive and expensive, Moet & Chandon is my absolute fav!

10. My dream job or career is to be a Sportscaster. I love sports. I love people. I present well. FOX, CBS, or ESPN PLEASE CALL ME! GIVE ME A SHOT!