Fresh, Fruity and a New Favorite

I love trying new products. There is no denying that. I get some sort of odd thrill out of it (I'm sure you gals can understand that). I have always used the St. Ives Apricot Scrub since I can remember. When I went to stock up on my usual, I noticed this new product by St. Ives. The fruit on the front and the scent are really what sold me. However, once I used it for the first time, I loved it even more. It's not quite as harsh of an exfoliant as the original apricot version and is more face-friendly for a more regular use (like daily). Plus, the scent is fresh and heavenly. Give it a whirl!

Oil Does The Body Good

I used to be terrified of oil. Why would I want to add oil to my skin, hair, face, etc? Well, I'm on board and I'm preaching to the world. I started with sunscreen oil from L'Oreal, which not only has a lovely light scent but isn't the typical heavy oil. It protects you from the sun's rays AND nourishes your skin. Next, I moved on to hair oil. My girlfriend, Sarah, was hooked on Moroccan Oil in college and I was always obsessed with the scent. Now, I have my own fixation with it. Facial oils doesn't seem like something I'd love but Josie Maran's facial argan oil is a game-changer.
From top left, clockwise:
Love Boo Boo Massage Oil
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil 
B The Eyebrows Experts Nourishing Brow Oil
Moroccan Oil Treatment Light 
Fig + Yarrow Bath and Body Oil
Free Spirit Perfume Oil 
Josie Maran 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil
L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sunscreen Oil 

Back to Basics

I'm all about trying out the newest and funkiest products, but sometimes it's important to not lose track of the best and most basic products. This hand cream above, L'Occitane, (available at Sephora) is the ultimate product for extremely dry hands. This shea butter based product not only heals cracked hands, but also smells amazing. What's the best overall product for lips? My coworker turned me on to this rose salve above by C.O. Bigelow (available at Bath & Body Works). Run along little product junkies...snatch these up for your purse, makeup bag, car, wherever.

California Coral

Summertime and coral just go together. This week's mani is by Essie (California Coral). If you're struggling on what polish color to get, go the safe route: mint or coral. 

Perfectly Pink

Nothing better than a fun, bright pink lipstick. Nothing. Except for...free fun, bright pink lipstick. This Laqa & Co. Lil' Lip in hot pink from Birchbox is fab. The pencil-like application gives you ultimate control and the sassy hue is major for bronzed summer skin. The lipstick even has a little light gloss to it so it's not too matte for the summertime. This product gets my seal of approval.

Precisely Plum

Add a little somethin' somethin' to your cosmetic wardrobe with a plum liner. Worn your makeup the same way everyday for every event, day or night? This is the perfect way to get out of a makeup slump. Smudge a deep purple liner along your upper and lover lashes, concentrating on the outer edge. Add a slightly dramatic cat eye effect for an extra trendy look. For a bolder look, try dabbing a Q-tip in a similar shade of shadow and use as a liner. 

Fit: Face-Friendly

Always on the market for new products...especially ones that make my face look a little less flawed and little more flawless. On one of my 384237 trips to Target, I swiped these Fit products by Maybelline. So far, so good! This line comes in so many shades - you are sure to find one that matches your skin tone perfectly. This foundation provides great coverage and the powder zaps shine. Not to mention, you won't be emptying your bank account because these products range around $5. Cha-ching!

Beauty on a Budget: Lotion

I've had a beauty product hoarding problem since before there were shows about hoarding. I can finally cut down one product from 7 bottles to 1 because this lady found a winner. I'm the type of girl that walks down the lotion aisle, smelling literally every brand and scent until they find the perfect combination of clean and feminine scents. This Nivea daily lotion passed the sniff test but then I brought it home and tried it and BAM. "Extended Moisture" was no joke. My legs feel like silk allllll day. Toss the rest, keep the best. 

Keratin's Killin' It

I maintain after trying a million different dry shampoos that Suave is my favorite. However, they have really outdone themselves with this Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo. Not only does it smell amazing (hair perfume), but it does wonders for your tresses. Over time, your hair's natural keratin is stripped, making it frizzy, unmanageable and difficult to style. This product pumps keratin back into your locks, helping absorb oil, refreshing hair and even extending your blowout. Eat your heart out, bargain shoppers.