Perlier Imperial Honey Body Butter

iFabbo / Press Sample

I was so excited to get this product from iFabbo! I had heard so many fantastic things about it, especially about the scent. I've been looking for a really good body lotion or body butter because my legs get so dry, especially after shaving.

Doesn't the packaging look absolutely luxe?! I really enjoyed the packaging, especially the gold lid. 

Unfortunately, I can't use it. I shaved my legs the day I got this and applied it. Mind you, I'm not overly sensitive to scents, but this practically killed me. It was so bad I almost had to get another shower just to get it off. I hate totally downing products, but if the scent was toned down I would definitely love this! 

Moisturizing wise it's bloody fantastic! I really wish the scent wasn't so strong so I could use it! My legs felt so moisturized for DAYS after I used it. Girl, let me me just reiterate, if the scent wasn't so strong I would slather this all over my body. This isn't getting wasted because I did give it to my sister. I do hope she is enjoying it! :D

Texture wise, it is thick, but not a bad thick. It's not greasy either so if you can stand the scent go for it! Oh! Goodness, I almost forgot to tell you what it actually smelled like! Shame on me. You know the scent of artificial chocolate covered cherries? That's what this smelled like. It was VERRRRRRY sweet, I can't even tell you how sweet it smelled. Normally sweet scents don't bother me. There is a hint of honey undertones, but it's not a prominent scent. I'm definitely going to look into more Perlier products and see what I can find that would be similar to this but different in scent.

This product retails for $40 and you can find it on HERE as well as the other Perlier products on HSN

Use the code iFabbo5 to get $5 off your order! :)

Have you tried this body butter? What do you think?! 

Perlier Volcanic Thermal Spa Thermo Renewing Scrub

Press Sample

Hey everyone! 

I hope that you all are doing well! :D

Today's post is all about Perlier's Volcanic Thermal Spa Scrub! 

Perlier has has extracted, from volcanic rocks, micro-nutrients that are essential and vital to the cells in the skin. With natural minerals with different particle sizes, it delivers dual rejuvenating and smoothing action! The larger mineral particles work with the Thermal water to stimulate regeneration deep in the epidermis while the finger powders smooth the skin, removing dead cells and rough areas, leaving the skin soft and velvety like truly "new skin". 

 

Uhm yes please! Doesn't that sound absolutely divine?!
I've been testing this out for a couple of weeks and I just have to say that I am absolutely IN LOVE with this scrub! You don't need much, as typical with any scrub. The one thing that I like about this is that it is more of a gel consistency than normal scrubs that you find. This doesn't leave your skin with a greasy or oily residue that you normally get with other scrubs. This is a little abrasive on the skin, but it's not bad overly scratchy.

I typically use this before I shave and I've found that I definitely get a closer shave. This does really feel like you're getting a day at the spa when you use this. I do suggest using a moisturizer after using this. You really should use a moisturizer after using any kind of scrub on your body or face. (don't use this on your face) Since this is a cooling gel scrub, I've found that my skin is almost baby smooth after using this and it definitely is cooling on the skin Which is nice especially when I'm having a reaction to goodness knows what.

Can we just talk about the color of this first?! Oh my lawdy pawdy. This is so gorgeous!! Mmmmph. I can't find one negative thing about this. This is one fantastic product and I have a feeling that it's going to last quite a while.

Ingredients: AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, PUMICE, SILICA, OLIVINE EXTRACT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CI 42090 (BLUE 1).

This retails for  $25 exclusively on hsn.com 

Coupon : Go here http://bit.ly/19haI9a to purchase and use coupon code IFABBO5 to save $5 off your Perlier purchase. !

This product was provided for free for review. All links are for your convenience. 

Perlier Lemon Sorbet Refreshing Ice Granita Refreshing Crackling Ice Body Water

Press Sample | iFabbo Sponsored

Hello everyone!

I have another exciting review for you today! But first I have to ask have you ever had a beauty product that you had just to play with constantly because it was fun, interesting and just plain weird?! The Perlier Lemon Sorbet Refreshing Ice Granita Refreshing Crackling Ice Body Water might be right up your alley if that is your kind of ish!!

Perlier 8-Piece Travel Set

Hello!!!!

I hope you all are having an amazing weekend! For me, it's going a bit slow. Tomorrow is Father's Day, so we're still trying to figure out plans etc.

Today's post is another from iFabbo, I'm really enjoying the product from iFabbo! I'm loving exploring new to me brands. I'm having a crazy amount of fun trying all of these! This one was no different!! I got this before we moved out of the apartment and it sat there because I was planning on using it when we went to Orlando for 3 days. It did get use between my sister and I! The hotel has horrible body wash, so I am insanely glad I had this!!

January 2013 Ipsy Bag

Hello Lovelies!

I'm trying to get back into the groove of things and am planning on taking a couple of more days and writing out some posts. I feel like I have been neglecting you all and I hate it. :(

Onto what came in my Ipsy bag this month.

So this month's bag is centered around being a Super Star.  I personally don't quite get the "themes" sometimes, but hey, if it floats their boats. Right?

There was no makeup in this bag, and I am okay with that. I loved everything that came in this months bag as well. The only time I dislike bags is when I get a bag full of things I WONT use.. It has happened..

The first product is another nail polish from Nailtini.

The color I got was Frappe. This is kind of dangerous because I've loved the past two Nailtini polishes that I've gotten. Frappe is a VERY sheer pale pink. When I say sheer I mean it. 1 coat just evens out the colors on your nails, after 4 coats it is still NOT opaque. You can still see the tips of your nails, however I am very okay with that. For some reason I am very drawn to this nail polish. I am so glad I got this over the red one. I also want to note in the picture below, there is NO top coat on my nails. This polish is extremely shiny on its own.

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil

I've been wanting to try this for quite some time, but I found that this is quite expensive. No surprise though.  I've used this once so I can't really give an opinion on it. It does have no scent though, at least to me.

Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Mini Body Butter

Ever since Davia talked about this months and months ago, I have been wanting it. I LOVE anything blood orange. It's a sweet scent, but there is more too it. I really love this scent! Bah. The "mini" of this is basically like a travel sized. Perfect to throw in your purse and call it a day. 

Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play Volume Spray

Now, I've got flat hair and am always in need of volume. I don't use hair spray often, but I am going to give this a shot. 

The last product is from SOHO London. This was a you get one 1 out of 3 brushes. I happened to get the crease brush.

 I don't typically use crease brushes, but I guess I should start huh? :P I've got a few and haven't really found one that I liked so we will see how this goes. I do have to say that the bristles are quite soft and don't feel scratchy so this could work out really well. 

The bag this month is pretty big! To me this is a proper makeup bag. It's big enough to hold quite a lot of products and would be absolutely perfect for travelling. The bag itself is a dark navy blue with a lighter navy blue lined inside. There are also white stars on the inside, which I quite like. I think if the stars were also on the outside the bag would be cute as well, BUT I am quite happy with them just being on the inside as well! :P

No complaints from me about this bag. I really love everything I got and am excited to try out the things that I did not try. 

Do you like that you got in your Ipsy bag?

Do you want to see an individual review of something? Let me know!

Targets Fall Beauty Bag - The Last one!?

Hello loves!

This bag came as a total surprise to me because I honestly forgot that it was coming! Shame on me.. well kinda.

Target was doing another Beauty Bag on their Target Style page and advertised this as being their very last bag. I'm not sure how many they did, but this is my 3rd one. Boy did these babies go quick though! They were all gone within the first 3 hours that they advertised it! Crazy. So I did get this bag for free and it contains samples of products. Exciting Hm?

Well, this one, I wasnt too crazy about. I'm thankful that I got them, but I am just not crazy about foil packets!  The bag itself is a Cheetah or leopard print bag. It kind of feels like plastic.. I can't think of the name of the specific material of it, but the outside will be easy to clean if it ever gets dirty. This is another SOHO London New York bag. Its very cute, even though animal print is not my thing.





The inside had the typical coupon book, which for me might actually come in handy this time because I need to get a thing or two for the wedding still.  Onto the samples!



The first one is a little carded foil packet of the Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer. Now I wont be able to try this out until after the wedding because I don't want it to cause any breakouts. I'm dealing with a few already, don't need more.



The next foil packet was Jergens Daily Moisture. It is a dry skin moisturizer, and I believe it is a body moisturizer but don't quote me it doesn't say that. Just says 24 hour hydration for noticeably smoother skin. BUT I don't think I have ever seen Jergens for the face. I do have some dry skin so this will come in handy. :)



The next products are ALL hair products. I am pretty set in my hair care ish right now, but I am sure they will come in handy soon! Heck, I know ONE of them will!

The one I am talking about is a foil packet of Clear scalp & hair therapy total care shampoo and conditioner. Now I already used the Clear line, heck I even use this specific shampoo and conditioner. There is enough for two uses if you use only half. I'm thinking of letting my parents try this sample because they have been on the hunt for a good shampoo and conditioner as well. (as long as my grandmother doesn't use it on the dog again)



The next is another shampoo and conditioner, but this time it is from Fekkai. I have never used their products but these are the Shea Butter moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Says smooths and defrizzes, rich hydration and smooth detangling. Hmz, we will have to see about this one!



The last set is a trio of products. (foil packet) It is from the L'Oreal EverCreme sulfate free line. They give you the shampoo, conditioner, and a deep nourishing mask. I have been wanting to try products from this line, but once again, it is going to have to wait until after the wedding because I don't want to change anything up and something go wacky on me. Definitely not needed right now. Lol



All in all, I say that this was an okay bag. I'm not doing to throw a hissy because it is all foil samples because I 1. got it for free and 2. it really isn't that big of a deal to me. The foil packets are just kind of annoying to me. Unfortunately Target Style did say that this was going to be their last Beauty Bag. They were having a lot of problems with people trying to get 2 or more and some went missing and people were just being catty about free samples. So I totally understand why Target is no longer doing it!

But, that was the Fall Target Beauty Bag! I hope you all enjoyed and if you got one, let me know what you thought of it!

Favorites Friday!

Hello lovelies! Today is the day! Its Friday! Woo! I myself don't look forward to the weekends haha, but I do look forward to doing my Favorites Friday! :P

This week not much changed to be honest. My week was pretty boring and went by pretttty quick.

The first thing I have been loving however is George Michael ! His voice is absolutely amazing! Do not deny it! I have been listening to his music over and over. A few of my favorite songs are :

Father Figure

Faith

Careless Whisper ( Who DOESN'T love this song?! Seether's cover is also equally amazing!)

I Want Your Sex

I couldn't post the videos directly here. :(

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350"] How bloody gorgeous is this man?![/caption]

My next favorite has definitely been the Indie Lee Coconut / Citrus Body Scrub 

Seriously, this stuff is absolutely AMAZING! I got this from my BeautyArmy kit last month and instantly fell in love! First off, the scent, holy cow! Smells JUST LIKE those lemonhead candies with a hint of coconut. Absolutely divine!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="368"] Indie Lee Coconut Citrus The Body Scrub - Picture links to her website where you can purchase![/caption]

ps. I do not own this picture. This picture is from Indielee.com . If you click the picture, it takes you right to her website. :)

My next favorite is my Kiehl's Abyssine Cream + I got it from my Birchbox a bloody while ago, when I was actually getting birchbox. I was skeptical about using it since it is not oil-free, but it works wonderfully with my skin! I am going to be sad when its gone!





My last favorite for this month is my Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume mascara. Oh my goodness! This is my second tube of it and I plan on repurchasing it when this tube drys up. This mascara is absolutely amazing! I heard it was like the Benefit They're Real! but personally, I have not tried that so I can't compare, but I absolutely love this mascara! <3 I'm hoping to get a review up soon! 



So, that is all of my favorites this week, not many. :) Nothing has really changed for me to be honest. D:

What were your favorites for this month?!

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the above mentioned companies. I am not being paid or sponsored to do this post. All pictures are my own unless otherwise stated. The Indie Lee and George Michael pictures are not mine. The Indie Lee picture links back to her website and the picture belongs to her. The George Michael photo I got from google. The songs are from YouTube and I do not own those either.  :)

Beauty Army August 2012!

Hellur Dahlin's!

I got my BeautyArmy kit today and could NOT wait to photograph it and show you all! I'm holding back on using a couple of products so I can get this blog post up haha!

This month without out a doubt was amazing! Just like last months. I didn't have to retake the little Beauty Quiz they give you, everything I picked was there when I logged in and I am excited about everything! For starters my box had to come in a different shipping box! One of the samples that I got is big enough to take up almost the entire box. Granted its mostly packaging, but we will get to that in a second!

Without further adieu !

My first sample is going to be the biggest one in the box, not weight wise but size wise.  Grand Central Beauty SMART Skin Perfecting Mask.  Active Powder for all skin types.  The powder container itself is 8g (.28 fl. oz) and then the bottle on the bottom is what you mix into the powder to make it into a mask.

The reason I say this is so big is because of the outer packaging. Inside the products themselves are a pretty decent size, but the overall packaging is huge. I feel that it is kind of unnecessary, but the outer package I guess is the mixing dish for this mask. I am excited to try it out though! Eek! It also comes with a "beauty book" basically telling you about the product and how to use it. I didn't photograph it because I didn't know it was there until I started typing this. Handy!

The next products are Vita-K professional Age Spots from Freeman. and the Twilight Woods Shea Enriched body wash from Bath and Body Works. The reason these two are photographed together is because they were in the outer box.

The Vita-K is FULL sized! Which is pretty exciting. Granted I don't have age spots but I think it will be really good to use!

Bath & Body Works has a new formula I guess from their old one so they are sampling this with BeautyArmy, now I LOVE the twilight woods scent. (Has nothing to do with twilight >_< Thankfully) and literally I LOVE this scent, I've had the previous shower gel, so I am excited to see how this  "new" formula works out!

The next product is the Atzen Protective day Cream

I got an Atzen product last month and unfortunately for me I had to CUT the application off just so I could get the product out of it, which resulted in it drying up rather quickly so I didn't get to enjoy it! :( I'm hoping this one is different and I wont have to cut the bottom off just to get product. Now this says you can use it as a primer as well and its for sensitive/allergic skin. I'm excited to try it! My skin has been funky lately so, here is too trying it!

The next product is ANOTHER Indie Lee product! Its her Coconut-Citrus body scrub!

I was so freaking excited when I saw this as a selection. I got an Indie Lee product last month which I absolutely LOVE and just did a review about actually. But this stuff I am so excited to try out like you have no idea! Just as a size note, it smells absolutely DIVINE! It kind of smells like those sour lemon heads, but with coconut thrown in there. Yummo!

My final product for this month is from Shea Terra Organics. I have been WAITING for one of their products to jump into my selection since I started hearing about them. I got the Premium Dark Chocolate Sugar-Stone Exfoliating Cream.



Let me tell you this stuff smells good enough to eat! They should put that warning label on it to NOT eat, its really tempting! I am so excited to try this out! Im probably going to use it after I post this. Shhh <_< >_>

Overall, I have been extremely pleased with Beauty Army the past couples of months! This month and last month were simply amazing! I can't wait to see what they have in store for next month!





What is BeautyArmy?

BeautyArmy is a beauty subscription service that costs $12 a month. But unlike the other beauty box subscriptions you get to PICK what products get sent to you each month. You get 9 selections and get to pick 6 of those 9. I think that this is one of the best subscription boxes out there. Check them out on their website and twitter

Want to join BeautyArmy? Click this referral link  <3



Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with BeautyArmy nor any of the other companies. This box was not sent to me for free. I payed for it, just like I do every month. All opinions are my own.

Shaving

When it comes to shaving everyone is different. Some like waxing, or products like Nair and others like old fashioned shaving. I for one prefer shaving for various reasons. I've never used wax before and honestly it scares me. I am a sissy when it comes to pain, so I will never get anything waxed. I am considering getting my eyebrows waxed, but the thought terrifies me. Thats another blog though. Haha

I've tried all types of hair removal (except waxing like I said) and honestly, shaving is the only thing that does it for me. I've tried Nair and Veet. I'm not a huge fan of hair removal creams. For one, they smell absolutely horrid and you have to keep them on for at least 5 minutes, and trying to keep me from walking or moving for 5 minutes is like trying to get a 3 year old to stay still. I really don't like staying in one place too long, I start to get antsy. Not only that, but I am actually allergic to the chemicals in Nair and Veet. I learned that the hard way. That was a sexy few days of rashy red and itchy legs! Needless to say, I don't recommend them. If they work for you that is fantastic,  just keep them away from me. Haha.

Shaving is my way to go. I've used every type of shaving cream, gel, lotion and what not that you can get in the drug store. I see no need to spend massive amounts of money on something that you are going to just wind up scraping off of your body. I've even used just about every type of disposable and even cartridge razors  out there. The only ones that I have really found that I like are the Bic Soleil disposable razors. I used to buy the huge packs of like 32 at Sams Club for $16, which is not bad at all.



They have 3 blades, a moisture strip and a strip that changes color when its time to throw them out. Ironically they are even scented in Lavender. Why they are, I have no idea but they are. It's a very subtle scent and you can't tell that its even there unless you put the handle directly up to your nose. They also come in I believe 3 colors. Two different shades of pink and a purple. Its a very cute touch to your bathroom or shower! Chris even likes using these! Which is kind of funny, he says they work better than his "man razor" so he always steals a few of mine when its time to shave his face. Lol

Now as for the shaving cream aspect, I am not going to lie, I use a man's shaving cream. Why? Im not sure. I use to always use my Dad's when it was time to shave my legs and I don't know, I just really liked the close shave that I got from this.

Chris uses this as well, so we share a can. But really, this stuff is amazing, I am not even going to lie. No shame. Hahah. There are different kinds of this and honestly its really cheap at only $1.29. I've used women's shave creams and what not before and I don't know, I just always come back to this stuff. (Chris likes it for his beard as well, for all of you men out there.) I would suggest using a lotion after using this though. It can dry out your legs a bit, then again you should lotion your legs anyways after you shave. I would rather have dry legs after shaving then have to deal with missing spots of leg hair.

I don't really like using Shaving Lotions like the EOS ones for example because they clog up the razor like crazy. Im not partial to the gels either because before you know it, the can is empty and you are wondering where the hell all of the product went! Or is that just me? o.o Really though, I love using this shaving cream, regardless of it being for men.

Some tips that I have for shaving!!

1. Before shaving wait at least 3 minutes in the shower before shaving!! The warm water will help soften the stubble and help in making a closer shave. Don't however soak in the tub or shower before shaving because once the skin swells with water, you wont get as close of a shave as you want.


2. Use a shaving cream This one is kind of an obvious. You don't want to shave bare, that it just asking for nicks and cuts. You can also look for creams with aloe or mineral oils in them to protect the skins natural oils.


3. Work against the grain when shaving your legs. Multiple directions when shaving underarms, because those pesky hairs grown in every direction!! When shaving the bikini line, shave in the same direction of the hair growth.


4. Use a three to five blade razor to help prevent irritation. You should replace your razor's after 4 uses!

I hope this helps you all out in your shaving!!



Disclaimer: All products in this post were bought by me with my own money. All opinions are my own.