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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Relax with One's Lotion Massage Calming Bar

It's Day #3 of my Valentine's Day Series.... if you're feeling stressed (post-holidays/over-worked/financial problems/anything!) take Valentine's Day as a day to relax. Nothing beats a long bath, try taking a bubble bath using One Bath & Body's Bath Fizzer and follow it with One Bath & Body's Calming bar.

This Lotion Massaging Bar is infused with essential oils and moisturizing shea butters to keep your skin feeling soft and make you feel calm. There are also four ridges on top, which I assume is used to knead away any knots on your back. Unfortunately there needs to be A LOT more. After a few uses, it sort of just goes away and you end up with a bar of lotion. The bar does go on smoothly though when you rub it on your skin, since the warmth of your skin sorta melts the lotion. The scent is also pretty strong, like most of their other products, and it smells rather therapeutic. I really like that the lotion absorbs so there's no sticky film left on your body. Your skin will definitely feels smooth and a bit tingly afterward.

So get calm this Valentine's Day and can you say Ommmmm ? :)


(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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Have Your Valentine's Day Massage with Tammy Fender's Bulgarian Lavender Body Oil

It's a new year for an all-natural you! One of my favorite ways of moisturizing (especially in this harsh winter right now) is to use body oils. I recently discovered and tried the Tammy Fender Bulgarian Lavender Body Oil- and this product not only moisturizes but also awakens your spirit, as well! What do I mean? Lavender oil is an essential oil that is commonly used in perfumes and aromatherapy. It contains many benefits that are therapeutic to calm and ease your mind. It truly has a scent that makes you feel calm and peaceful, which is great after a long day of work!

Tammy Fender's formulation in this body oil is meant to nourish and protect your skin. I use this after every shower to keep my skin moisturized; and this absorbs quickly so it doesn't feel oily and leave an icky residue.

Uses- I recommend using this as often as you can for fresh, radiant skin. One full pump will give you a quarter-sized dallop of oil; but the packaging you offers you to get tiny drops if you want. (Just press lightly!)

This body oil is also recommended for massages- Spend Valentine's Day this year stress-free with this calming, luxurious body oil. www.tammyfender.com (8 oz. for $65)

Here are some other great products in the Tammy Fender's line that I'm interested in..

Travel size products for on-the-go! I -aAlways like travel sizes just because :)

Intensive Repair Balm contains Helichrysum, nature's healer, and claims to heal acne scars, fade under eye-circles, and so much more! Def. want to try this!

(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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Beauty Etiquette: Tipping for Beauty Servies

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having an awesome day! I attended a Bridal Shower at a spa this weekend and it was pretty nice. However, my friends and I had a discussion about what is the appropriate tip to give to your service provider when receiving beauty services. These services include hair care, spa treatments, threading, waxing, and nail services. As a general rule, when receiving beauty services the standard tip is 20%. Especially if the service is excellent and you have no complaints. Also if you are a frequent visitor to the salon or spa, giving a standard 20% tip builds good will and perks. So if need to be squeezed in for an appointment, the salon or spa is more likely to fit you in. In addition, your masseuse may give you an extra 5-10 minutes on a massage if you regularly tip 20%. Some people like to leave 18%, which is not standard, but a salon or spa should not put you on the black list for it! lol! Now if the service was just okay or border line so-so, I would tip 15%. No need to tip 20% if you are not thrilled with the service. If you are totally unhappy with the service, then tip 10%. This is generally my rule when tipping. I just hate to not leave anything, even though I am not happy. I figure if I leave 10%, then the service provider knows that I am not happy with the service. However, it is also acceptable not to leave any tip if you are totally unhappy. Just let the owner or manager of the salon or spa know why you are unhappy and did not leave a tip. Lastly, if you are not sure about what amount is appropriate when tipping, discreetly ask the owner or manager of the spa or salon. This will save both you and the beauty establishment awkwardness and embarrassment.

Toodles!