I love to change up my scents each season. I believe in having a signature scent, but it’s also fun to have a variety of fragrances to play around with.
Summer evokes tropical scents, light florals and citrus scents. Below are new scents I have been enjoying this summer:
Wild Essence by Halle Berry
Wild Essence by Halle Berry ($28 USD) — A fragrance that truly captures the sensual spirit of a woman and inspired by the idea of connecting women with nature. Desirable and sexy, this multifaceted fragrance has notes of fresh citrus and floral that captivates the raw, natural beauty of a woman.
DKNY MYNY Eau de Parfum ($88 USD) — Experience the urban, carefree, spirited new DKNY MYNY fragrance that’s as eclectic and passionate as New York the city we love. Be a part of it! Top notes of raspberry, galbanum, and pink pepper. Middle notes of Egyptian jasmine, freesia, and orris. Bottom notes of patchouli heart, vanilla absolute, creamy musks, and ambergris.
This fragrance was nominated for a 2015 CEW Insiders’ Choice Beauty Award and I can see why, it smells amazing!
GUESS Dare ($62 USD) — Inspired by sexy, daring 70s icons like Charlie’s Angels and Bond Girls, the unique blend of notes, including Pear Blossom and Lime flower, captures the young and bold spirit of the GUESS Girl. The vibrant mix of green and fruity floral notes blends together to create a refresh, yet bold signature scent for the confident, seductive girl.
Purchase at www.Guess.com
LOVE2LOVE Bluebell + White Tea
LOVE2LOVE Bluebell + White Tea ($9.99 USD) — The latest addition to the captivating range of perfectly paired scents, this enchantingly romantic scent celebrates the bliss of discovering your heart’s true partner with addictive fresh and feminine notes. The fragrance includes notes of blueberry white tea, nectarine, orange flower and bluebell flower to completely draw in your senses.
Purchase at mass retailers
What’s your favorite summer scent? Leave a comment and let me know!
I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! I love this time of year, but it is hot! I love finding fun summer makeup that won’t meltdown and that is on trend.
Below, find some of my new faves that help me achieve an easy and long-lasting summer look:
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Pressed
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Pressed ($29.00 USD) — Instantly erase the appearance of your pores and fine lines. This is your award-winning airbrushed silk anti-aging finishing powder now in a pressed formula. This talc-free hydrating powder is created to give your skin a flawless finish with the sweep of a brush.
Formulated with anti-aging ingredients including peptides, real silk, hydrolyzed collagen, and the optically blurring Drops of Light Technology, this powder was created to erase the look of pores and other skin imperfections. This talc-free pressed powder is translucent and buildable, perfect for touch-ups throughout the day!
What I think: I’m a big fan of the original Bye Bye Pores loose powder. The pressed powder is just as good, but is easier to carry along. The powder itself gives my skin a finished look and doesn’t settle in fine lines or wrinkles. It makes my skin look smooth and minimizes the appearance of my pores.
Palladio The Definer Contour and Highlight Duo ($8 USD) — Two-sided, super-soft contouring jumbo crayon. The perfect tool for defining, refining and highlighting facial features, this unique crayon includes a highlighting shade to illuminate and soften, and a darker contour shade to accentuate and define features.
What I think: Contouring is the big thing right now and I think it can be a great tool to have to make certain areas of the face look thinner. But, if overdone, it can look a little 80’s soap queen! This duo has very soft pencils the blend really easily. It gives a subtle contour that I really like. And it is so affordable. The highlighter is pretty under the eyebrow and on top of cheekbones.
Rodial Instaglam Skin Tint SPF 30 ($45 USD) — A lightweight tinted moisturizer with the added benefit of SPF 30 protection, designed to provide medium, buildable coverage for a flawless, even toned complexion. Available in four shades: Capri, Hamptons, St Barts and Rio, the Instaglam Skin Tint contains hyaluronic acid and hydromanil to increase the skin’s moisture levels for long-lasting hydration and soft supple skin.
What I think: This is a nice compo of moisturizer, SPF and color, which is great in the summer when you want to use less products to get out the door faster! It’s very lightweight and sinks in quickly. The coverage is medium, which is perfect for summer. Heavy makeup isn’t fun in the heat!
Available July at Bluemercury.com and Planet Beauty stores nationwide
SKINDINAVIA Makeup Primer Spray
SKINDINAVIA Makeup Finishing Spray
SKINDINAVIA Makeup Primer Spray ($35 4 fl. oz.) – The first silicone-free makeup spray primer on the market. Silicone is so slippery it can actually make your makeup “pool” into pores. Our primer has been clinically shown to reduce pore size, redness and users also noticed fewer breakouts and balanced sebum production over 4 weeks, it’s like you’re misting the equivalent of green juice, let’s say, on your skin every single day that helps your it rebound and counteract the effects of talcs, foundation, etc. See image and clinical results below. (Happy to fill you in on all the science/technology behind our proprietary formula!)
SKINDINAVIA Makeup Finishing Spray ($35 4 fl. oz.) – The only makeup spray to be clinically-proven to extend makeup wear for 16+ hours. Used by Lady Gaga, Fergie on tour; I can put you in touch with this celebrity makeup artist!
What I think: I have tried the primer before and love it. It is quick and easy to use, and provides a smooth canvas for makeup. The setting spray was new to me, but I like how you just spritz it on, and makeup last all day!
Lipstick Queen Endless Summer SPF 15 Collection ($22 each) — Enriched with Vitamin E and natural oils, these glossy, super-nourishing, surf-inspired lipsticks keep lips intensely moisturized while broad spectrum sunscreen protects against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. With shade names Aloha, Hang Ten, Perfect Wave and Stoked, the Endless Summer collection of moisturizing and SPF 15 lipsticks are sunshine in a tube!
What I think: I have tried Aloha, which is a sheer red. It’s really pretty, but I was pleasantly surprised at how moisturizing it is. It feels like a lip balm, but really gives a nice color. I love the SPF, too. Burnt lips are no fun!
Happy 4th of July! I hope you all had a great day!
I was lucky enough to be sent samples from two of Sally Hansen’s new nail collection for my honest review. They are the Pearl Crush and the Insta-Ombre collections. They are both fun for sparkly summer nail looks:
Shell and Tell
Silver Scallop
Mer-Mint
This summer, it’s time to get cultured—with pearls, that is. Sally Hansen introduces Pearl Crush; a collection of eight new Special Effect polishes that give nails an eye-catching, shimmery finish. Inspired by the season’s iridescent trend, the Pearl Crush polishes have a unique combination of pigments that interact with layers of large, faceted glitter particles. The resulting effect: a 3D crushed pearl look that plays off light, lending a lustrous, vibrant look to summer manicures. Choose a softer tone or go dark—either way; you’ll want to wear these precious “pearls” everywhere you go!
SHADES: Oy-ster It Up!: Aw, shucks—this true white with faceted glitter catches the light beautifully, She Sells: Whether on the seashore or the city streets, this pale blush hue is pretty, pink perfection, Lady Crab: No need to pinch yourself—this dreamy hot pink really is as steamy as it gets!, Rainbow Fish: Casting off icy tones, this iridescent blue is quite the catch, Shell & Tell: The secret is out: A lovely lilac like this doesn’t come around every day, Mer-Mint: This splashy, soothing seafoam green is loaded with sea-inspired shimmer, Silver Scallop: Reflect on this modern take on metallics—a shape shifting silver that appears constantly in motion and Clam Digger: This lava-rock black stands out with flecks of phosphorescent-green glitter.
Layer On Lilac
Scarlet Spark
Cobalt Coat
It’s official: Ombré is the look of the decade. From runways to red carpets, from highlights to home decor, a gradated wash of color is perpetually on trend. Now, Sally Hansen makes it easy to create a sparkling ombré manicure with new Insta-Ombre Special Effect.
Available in eight high-impact glitter shades, this clever and innovative ombre-in-a-bottle makes it easy for women to achieve the look in just three simple steps. First, apply one coat to clean, dry nails. Next, apply a second coat from mid-nail to the tip. Finally, apply a third coat to only the nail tip. Voila: A radiant, wash of ombre color at your fingertips.
As the first and last word in nail color, Sally Hansen offers eight shades to match every mood: Copper Cap: Beige that grows into a warm, copper glow, Cobalt Coat: Blue, from barely-there to intense, Layer On Lilac: A cool-toned take on purple, Scarlet Spark: A true red that fades into a whisper, Gold Grade: Metallic glitter, from quiet to saturated, Fuchsia-Nista: A bright pink with the slightest hint of violet, Jade Fade: An enviable emerald hue, Grey-diant: A stunningly sparkled fade from light to black.
What I think: Both looks are so much fun! I love the soft, shimmering colors of the Pearl Crush collection, they remind me of the ocean. And the Insta-Ombre are so much fun, especially for summer parties and nights out. It is also really cute for festival season.
Have you tried any of these fun new polishes? Leave a comment and let me know!
I am giving a way a basket of Cetaphil goodies to one lucky winner!
I received the above basked of Cetaphil products for review and am giving one just like it to a lucky reader. Just leave a comment and let me know if you use Cetaphil or have always wanted to try it. I will pick a winner at random on Monday, July 13th. United States residents only.
The products included are:
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser — ($13.99) a mild, non-irritating formulation that soothes skin as it cleans. In fact, it’s gentle enough for a baby’s delicate skin. Designed specifically to work for all skin types, it is a simple, yet highly effective way to care for your skin.
10 count of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths — ($2.99) — leave skin feeling fresh and clean – without drying out or disturbing skin’s natural pH balance.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer — ($16.99 USD) — Under your makeup or after shaving, Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 is a gentle moisturizer suitable for all skin types. Daily use improves your skin’s ability to retain vital moisture.
Cetaphil Eczema Calming Body Wash — ($17.79 USD) — formulated to soothe dry, itchy skin associated with eczema and atopic dermatitis. Using advanced technology, this creamy wash gently cleanses and rinses without irritation and holds skin–nourishing oils in a gentle, soap–free cleanser.
Cetaphil Eczema Calming Body Moisturizer ($17.79 USD) — formulated to moisturize and bring soothing relief to atopic skin and symptoms associated with eczema. Its advanced technology helps to repair your skin’s protective barrier and promotes hydration for even the toughest skin conditions like eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, cradle cap, and more.
My oldest daughter has eczema, and these products have really made a difference in her skin. The eczema line is especially good for her irritated skin. I love the face cleanser as it calms my sensitive skin!
You can purchase these products at a mass market retailer near you or at http://www.cetaphil.com.
So, leave a comment below and enter the contest for soft and calmed skin. Good Luck!
I’ve was lucky to have been sent some fabulous TRESemmé products to review. Here a are few of my favorites:
TRESemmé Climate Control Mousse ($4.99 USD), featuring the Climate Control Complex,helpscreate volume, continuous shape and hold. Polymers help hold styles in place and keep hair glossy and smooth,even in high humidity. The collection also includes TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo and Conditioner and TRESemmé Climate Control Finishing Spray.
TRESemmé Thermal Creations Instant Heat Tamer Spray ($4.99 USD) —Spray protects hair from heat damage associated with ceramic irons, blow–dryers and other styling appliances. A mixture of conditioning and protecting agents forms a protective barrier on the hair’s surface. It also works to replenish moisture and enhance texture, leaving hair soft and shiny.
TRESemmé® Keratin Smooth Smoothing Crème Serum ($4.99 USD) has a lightweight formula thatcan be used on damp or dry hair to control frizzand flyaways without weighing hairdown. This formula protects hairprior to heat styling, leaving it satiny–smooth all day long.The collection also includes: TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Shampoo and Conditioner, Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Flat Iron Shine Spray, Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Smoothing Serum and Keratin Smooth Illuminating Shine Spray.
What I think: I use all three of these products (and more including the Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner) to battle the effects of Kansas City’s humidity. I use the mousse after washing my hair and it does keep the frizz at bay if I air dry or blow dry my hair. I use the spray before I blow dry it for a smooth, dry hair and the serum to tame any flyaways after I dry my hair.
The price is right for all of these products, as they work as well as more expensive, salon products.
There are so many choices if you want to switch up your makeup look this summer. From soft and shimmery to fun and bright, you can easily achieve the look that you want!
My current summer look includes bronze skin, a pop of color on the eyes and soft lip colors, but I like to experiment, too. Below are some of my new favorites this summer:
Bobbi Brown Telluride Collection
Bobbi Brown’s late summer collection, Telluride, inspired by one of her favorite destinations that is famous for its natural beauty. Each product in this collection is designed to deliver the gorgeous glow that the late afternoon sun in Telluride casts on the skin. Featuring shades of dusk—tawny nude, rose gold, and pink bronze—Telluride, makes it easy to achieve that sought-after natural, sun-kissed glow. This look is perfect for summer and transitions beautifully into fall.
I have been loving the Telluride Eye Palette ($52 USD) as it features seven earthy shadows in a variety of brown, soft blush and mauve hues, and is a fresh take on a neutral eye— a major makeup trend from fall 2015 NYFW. The palette includes a sleek Dual-Ended Eye Shadow/Eye Liner Brush for on-the-go application. You also can’t go wrong with the new Shimmer Brick in Sunset Pink as it’s the perfect pick-me-up for day or night.
Palladio LOL, Line Out Loud Intense Shimmer Liners
Palladio Lash Obsessed Mascara
Herbal Matte Shadow Duos ($7.00 SRP): Created with a silky, smooth formula that glides on effortlessly and blends seamlessly. The shadows deliver an ultra-velvety, matte finish of highly pigmented color combination to make eyes pop.
LOL, Line Out Loud Intense Shimmer Liners ($.700 SRP): Full-on shimmering shades with an ultra-precise brush that allows for super thin wisps of color to thicker, dramatic ”notice me” lines, perfect for creating any look! Intense pigments combined with micro-pearls create bold, shimmering colors to enhance the eyes for high voltage defining color with a super shimmering metallic finish! A special fine brush tip enables fine application to create a variety of looks from classic super thin lines to vivid streaks and geometric shapes.
Lash Obsessed Mascara ($10.00 SRP): A mascara for true lash lovers who crave amplified volume, lavish length and lash fullness for an eye-look that’s obsessive!
FACE Stockholm Eye Sparkle and Shine in Shimmer Nude
Face Stockholm Lipstick in Glowing and Lipgloss in Shimmer Beach
FACE Stockholm Summer 2015 is inspired by Norrland, the Northern part of Sweden which is known for its wide forests, large rivers and untouched wilderness.
The above eye and lip colors are shimmery and soft, perfect for days at the beach or the lake. The eye shadow is available for $19, the lipstick $22 and the lip gloss $19 at http://www.facestockholm.com
Lip Rewind Advanced Treatment SPF20
Lip Rewind Advanced Treatment SPF20 ($24 USD) — infused with anti-aging, lip filling peptides, is designed to:
Summertime creates different issues for skin than other times of the year. By using heavier sunscreens, you can break out easier, being in the sun can cause redness or burns (my sunscreen did not work well on my recent trip to Yellowstone), and we still need to moisturize and hydrate, even in the heat. Below are great products that will help with specific skincare issues, plus will just make your skin look amazing!
NEUTROGENA Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne collection
Neutrogena Rapid Clear® Stubborn Acne Cleanser ($8.99 USD) — Clinically proven to rapidly reduce size and redness of stubborn acne in just 1 day.Formulated with maximum strength Benzoyl Peroxide, the acne medicine dermatologists recommend most for clearer skin, without a prescription. 10% Benzoyl Peroxide acne treatment. Use daily to reveal clearer skin. Rapid Clear® Stubborn Acne Spot Gel ($8.99 USD) — Clinically proven to rapidly reduce size and redness of stubborn acne in just 2 hours. Formulated with maximum strength Benzoyl Peroxide, the acne medicine dermatologists recommend most for clearer skin, without a prescription. 10% Benzoyl Peroxide acne treatment. Continuous improvement throughout the day. Available at http://www.neutrogena.com and mass market retailers near you.
Miracle Skin Transformer Acne Control
Miracle Skin Transformer Acne Control ($48 USD) — A skin-perfecting tinted skin enhancer that creates a flawless finish as it moisturizes and treats acne prone skin, while fighting future breakouts. Long wear, natural coverage conceals imperfections instantly, helping to diminish the appearance of blemishes, pores, acne scars, and uneven skin tone for a smooth, matte, flawless finish.
Jane Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner & Bronzer ($36 USD) Skip the tanning beds and laying out in the sun and switch to self-tanning lotions to give you the summer bronze you crave. Try from jane iredale – it’s a moisturizing, natural bronzer and self-tanner for face and body. This bronzer provides instant, healthy-looking color and builds a gradual, natural looking tan within three days, for optimum control and customization (Available www.janeiredale.com) Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF ($47 USD) There are plenty of gripes about traditional sunscreen (i.e. the thickness, the white cast on the skin, the smell, etc.) but there are plenty of ways to include sunscreen in our daily routine that alleviate these concerns. The Powder-Me SPF is a chemical-free, dry sunscreen for the face and body, which provides highly water resistant SPF 30 with UVA High. This summer staple provides coverage and color while helping to calm and nourish skin. Even if you’ve had too much sun, smooth on Powder-Me SPF to help soothe the inflammation. (Purchase at janeiredale.com) NeoCell Collagen Beauty Builder – Sunscreen protects against UV light, but not infrared and visible, which are the main causes of skin wrinkling. Proactively incorporating collagen into your beauty routine will help sustain the amount of collagen in the skin, promote elasticity, and protect against free radicals that cause cell damage. The NeoCell Collagen Beauty Builder is a great option to support your skins health and boost collagen production. (Available at Whole Foods, Vitamin Shoppe, Walgreens and CVS) The G.M. Collin Marine Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream ($92 USD) – For an added boost of Collagen, include anti-aging products that work to reduce fine lines are wrinkles. The G.M. Collin Marine Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream uses the power of marine science by creating a revitalizing combination of Marine Collagen, Marine Algae and Oligo-Elements. Cellular fatigue and sun damage are also addressed with the use of this powerful anti-aging cream. It has a luxurious texture that goes on smooth and an invigorating scent that awakens the senses. (Purchase at skin1.com).
derma e Soothing Redness Reducing Serum
derma e Soothing Redness Reducing Serum ($29.95 USD) — Reduce redness, calm irritation, diminish blotchiness, and relieve skin discomfort with this gentle, fragrance free, moisturizing serum. Our formula contains anti-aging Pycnogenol®, a powerful antioxidant shown to reduce redness while soothing irritated or sensitive skin. A complex of therapeutic botanicals such as Canadian Willowherb™, Olive, Arnica and Calendula helps reduce blotchiness, flare-ups and discomfort. Excellent for sensitive skin, rosacea, or anywhere skin is red or irritated to promote healthy skin tone, and a cool, calm and moisturized complexion. 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten free, GMO-free. Purchase at http://www.dermae.com
3LAB Anti-Aging Cream
3LAB Anti-Aging Cream ($675 2oz) — Anti-Aging Cream is a water-based luxurious treatment that harnesses the power of hydration to fight the signs of aging ranging from fine lines and winkles to uneven skin tone to environmental damage. Providing all day hydration, this luxurious cream contains 3LAB’s Marine Repair™, a proprietary complex of marine ingredients, along with a blend of peptides and minerals. This unique formula helps to deeply hydrate, maintain and regulate skin homeostasis, increase elastin and collagen production from the inside out, while reducing the visible signs of aging. Engineered with advanced targeting technology, Anti-Aging Cream has the ability to identify the function of each layer of the skin while delivering targeted active ingredients to each layer of the skin. Purchase at http://www.3lab.com
Summer time is travel time! Are you taking any trips this summer? My family and I are leaving for a camping trip to Yellowstone tomorrow. I’m so excited, but I definitely need to pack some beauty products — I’m not totally into roughing it!
Below are my picks for travel — some items can even go on a plane if you are lucky enough to be flying off to paradise.
Dr. Alkaitis Organic Skin Care Travel Kit
Dr. Alkaitis Organic Skin Care Travel Kit ($55 USD) — The Travel Kit contains the following products:
Day Crème 7ml
Night Crème 7ml
Eye Crème 3.5ml
Purifying Facial Cleanser 30ml
Nourishing Treatment Oil 30ml
Soothing Gel 30ml
Herbal Toner 30ml
1 Mask
This Travel Kit with daily use will last anywhere from 7 to 12 days. Our products do not contain water and are quite concentrated. For instance, after using one of the crèmes, the skin should not be shiny; this is an indication that you have used too much. A rosy dewy blush is the desired result.
What I think: I have just started using these products and are taking them with my on my trip. They have a wonderful herbal aroma and are very light on. I especially love the eye cream and herbal toner. I am looking forward to using them all on my trip and see how my skin looks when I finish.
Sphinx Travel Razor ($14.99 USD) — provides a convenient and effective shaving experience to achieve silky smooth skin on-to-go. The first of its kind, Sphynx combines beauty, innovation and design with the introduction of the Sphynx Razor, a 3-in-1 travel shaver, containing a refillable water cartridge, moisturizing soap bar, and a luxe razor blade for shaving anytime, anywhere!
What I think: This is such a cool product! It is your soap, water and razor in one. It is very easy to use and gives a fairly close shave. It is perfect to take camping or on a long road trip.
Vita Liberata Fabulous Self Tanning Gradual Lotion
Vita Liberata Fabulous Self Tanning Gradual Lotion ($30 USD) — This ultra-hydrating lotion formula is gentle enough for dry and sensitive skin types, and creates a natural-looking tan that fades after four to seven days. Certified organic botanicals and a moisture locking system nourish the skin and give 72-hour hydration while Odour Remove™ technology ensures no smell whatsoever.
What I think: This is a perfect travel multitasker — moisturizer and self tanner. I apply it every day and in a few days I have a really nice tan without streaks. It doesn’t smell, which is a big plus. I apply it with a tanning mitt so that it doesn’t stain my hands. After about a minute, I can put my clothes on and go about my day!
London SOHO New York Disney Belle Enchanted Eyes Brush Set (3-Piece)
London SOHO New York Disney Belle Organizer ($9.99 USD) — The wide, zip-top design holds everything you need to stay organized at home or on-the-go. Made of smooth satin with metallic filigree details and an easy-to-wipe lining, this collection blends the romance of Beauty and the Beast with functional design to make your fairy tale dreams come true!
London SOHO New York Disney Belle Enchanted Eyes Brush Set (3-Piece) ($12.99 USD) — Beauty is how you feel inside and it reflects in your eyes.
Flat Angled Liner Brush: Create a flawless line by applying liner close to the lash line. Gradually thicken line as it extends to the outer corner of your eye. Can be used with powder, gel or cream liner.
Medium Smokey Fluff Brush: The perfect size and shape to create a flawless smokey look with your favorite shadow. Create depth and detail by tapping pigment onto eyelids.
Large Smokey Fluff Brush: Soft fluffy bristles allow shadow to glide across eyelids, blending and softly diffusing shadow. Use in gentle sweeping back and forth motion to blend edges, creating an airbrush effect.
What I think: The Belle products are so pretty and really fun. The bag is well made and perfect for travel. The brushes are good quality and so affordable! These products are perfect for ladies of all ages, but would make a great gift to a young lady just starting out wearing makeup.
I love giving fragrance as a gift, so I think it is the perfect Father’s Day present for fathers, husbands, etc.
Below are fabulous picks for all price ranges and tastes — read on to find the perfect fragrance for that special man in your life!
Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani
Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani ($71.99 USD) — The blend of sea notes, lime, lemon, and orange shine through from the very first spray till the end. It is at the base where the white musk develops, making for the perfect daytime cologne.
Purchase at FragranceNet.com.
Stetson Caliber
Stetson Caliber ($19 USD) — Perfect for the traditional dad at heart, who brings passion, integrity and a strong sense of commitment to everything he does. The fragrance opens with notes of sparkling lime and black pepper. The warm heart of the scent contains nutmeg and violet leaf. The earthy oak moss adds depth of character, while the true star is the woody red sequoia note. Embodying the subtle vigor and fervor of the modern cowboy, the Red Sequoia tree gives the fragrance a sexy, masculine finish.
Available at mass market retailers.
Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Edition
Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Edition ($44.99 USD) — Classy and outgoing, this cologne features a fresh blend of grapefruit, rosemary, Cedarwood and Ylang Ylang.
Available at FragranceNet.com.
L’Occitane Cade Eau de Toilette
L’Occitane Cade Eau de Toilette ($58 USD, 3.4 fl. oz.) — The Cade Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody fragrance that evokes the dry wood, red soil and hot stones found in the sunny Garrigue landscape of southern France. Top notes of bergamot lead to a generous heart of cedar wood and pink pepper. A base of cade wood and citrus linger on the skin throughout the day. Enriched with essential oils of cade wood and pink pepper, this eau de toilette complements all of the products in the Cade collection, emblematic of L’Occitane.
This product recently won a prestigious CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) award. The CEW is a nonprofit professional organization with more than 8,000 executives in the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance and related industries– presented its annual Insiders’ Choice Beauty Awards recently, the only beauty award voted on by industry experts.
Available at usa.loccitane.com
Paco Rabanne Invictus
Paco Rabanne Invictus ($82.99 USD) — is the fragrance of a champion. This aquatic, woody fragrance blends the excitement of sport with dreamlike elements that celebrate victory and power.
Father’s day is under two weeks away! Do you know how you are going to pamper the main men in your life? Maybe instead of barbeque items, golf balls and ties, you can get Dad a gift that will smell great and make him feel good, too!
Below are some of my favorite current face, bath and body products that will be perfect to give for your favorite guy:
L’Occitane Cedrat Shower Gel
L’Occitane Cedrat Stick Deodorant
L’Occitane Cedrat Shower Gel ($20 USD) — This shower gel is a two-in-one cleanser for the body and hair. Its fresh and masculine scent combines sparkling notes with a slightly woody wake. Enriched with organic Corsican cedrat extract for its energizing properties, it invigorates the skin and brings suppleness and shine to hair.
L’Occitane Cedrat Stick Deodorant ($18 USD) — Made without alcohol or aluminum salts, this deodorant glides on easily and dries quickly. It perfumes the skin with a fresh and energizing scent, while efficiently preventing body odor. Skin feels soft, and the body has a sense of well-being throughout the day.
Available at usa.loccitane.com.
RITUALS Samurai Collection
RITUALS Samurai Collection ($45 USD) — is inspired by ancient Samurai warriors, who paid great attention to their personal appearance. The collection includes skin, body and grooming products formulated with powerful botanicals and enriched with Basil, Ginseng, Mint and Organic Bamboo to refresh and nourish dad. Contains shower foam, cooling shower gel, body scrub and shaving gel. Specially developed for men.
Anthony Wake Up Call ($38 USD) — deeply hydrates, refreshes and stimulates your skin. Its unique formula soothes any irritation on the surface of the skin and helps reduce redness and puffiness caused due to stress and fatigue. Ideal for dull or tired skin, a powerful remedy for the effects of travel or a long night. Aqua Cacteen replenishes dry, dehydrated skin, and Green Tea reduces puffiness and inflammation. Caffeine, an anti-fatigue ingredient, stimulates and firms your face, while Menthol wakes you up in a flash.
This product also recently won a prestigious CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) award. The CEW is a nonprofit professional organization with more than 8,000 executives in the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance and related industries– presented its annual Insiders’ Choice Beauty Awards recently, the only beauty award voted on by industry experts.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 