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I love my loofah. It is a great natural way to exfoliate. A few tips would be to make sure your skin and your loofah are wet. Don't scrub hard like you would with a washcloth. Go ahead and start scrubbing lightly adding pressure until you feel like you're comfortably getting exfoliated. I find that I need the lightest of touch for most of my body and only really grind away at my feet. The best thing about natural loofahs is that they last forever! While manmade loofahs unravel and become a mess, these have so many layers that they just keep on going! I make sure mine is in a spot that it can dry out after each use and a couple of times a year I nuke it in the microwave to kill any germs. Most of the times I end up dumping my loofah because I'm moving and it is easier to just buy a new one than packing it up, so I've never thrown one away from wear and tear. Love it!
April 24, 2009
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This is a great soap. I've used it as a body soap with good results (although it is moisturizing it isn't my favorite body soap), but my favorite use is just having some by my kitchen sink and in my bathrooms. It is a great hand soap because it is lightly moisturizing and the fragrances are great and light. While it isn't enough if you have very dry skin, I find that it leaves my skin as moisturized as before I washed my hands. You can also find some of the scents in gallon economy sizes if you like to use refillable soap pumps.
April 24, 2009
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Decent lip balm that smells and tastes absolutely yummy! It isn't the most moisturizing of lip balms so it isn't strong enough for middle of winter use, but they do soften enough for normal use. Some of the darker ones also leave a bit of color like the Dr. Pepper flavor. The fact that they are so delicious smelling and tasting is also great because they make lips oh-so-kissable. I remember being in middle school and arguing with my girl friends which flavor was the best. The other plus about Lip Smackers is that since they are marketed to the tween set they are inexpensive!
April 24, 2009
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I love the scent of this lotion! It is soooo yummy. It is pretty strong, so if you aren't a fan of the sweet, chocolate scent you may want to skip this because your skin will smell like it. This is great for anyone with dry skin. It is rich and creamy, long-lasting and healing. It is a bit heavy for normal skin so I tend not to use it in the summer except if I have a sunburn. The best part is that this stuff doesn't cost much at all!
April 23, 2009
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This a great powder with a light scent that isn't too overpowering. I use it when I'm waxing and to keep myself fresh in the hot, sweaty summer. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a talc-free baby powder or who isn't a fan of the scent of traditional baby powders.
April 23, 2009
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Clinique has a fabulous line of skin care items and I've enjoyed all of their sun protection. I got a free sample of the body block and really enjoyed it. Like the face block it is light, penetrates well and a pleasure to use. My only problem is that for the price I can get 2 tubes of similar sunblocks. For me it is worth it to spend the extra cash on the quality of their face sunscreen, but for my body it just isn't cost effective, especially when you are supposed to use 1 ounce of sunscreen to cover your entire body. If you are a Clinique junkie, go ahead, you'll love this sunblock, but if you're watching your wallet there are other body sunscreens that will do the same for less.
April 23, 2009
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A good quality cotton swab is a necessity in any bathroom. Good for cleaning ears, touching up makeup, removing makeup in tight spots (like when you blink before your liquid eyeliner has set!) and various other uses. These have a nice amount of cotton on the tip so you don't feel like you are poking yourself with a cardboard swab.
April 23, 2009
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First things first, if you don't like shimmery or glittery shadows, don't even bother with Urban Decay. Some people find them too shimmery for everyday use, but personally I have not problem with it. If you do love shimmery, glittery colors this is the palette for you! I find that the colors blend really well and have amazing coverage. The applicator included is a nice quality foam applicator, but I wish it came with a second. There is a nice variety of colors from light to dark and a little goes a long way. I also love the packaging. The outside of the palette has flock and foil detailing and it comes with a little bag for storage. Highly recommended!
April 22, 2009
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I have 2 tubes of this gloss. There are pluses and minuses of course, so here we go. Pro - this lip gloss actually deposits color onto your lips. So many glosses have a gorgeous color and then seem clear once they get on your lips, but not this one. The color also lasts a very long time. It is almost more like a stain. It is also quite moisturizing and the cap can be use as a very poor mirror. Pro or Con - this definitely has less gloss than a typical lip gloss. I like to think of it as halfway between a lipstick and a gloss. Con - although it lasts a long time when it does start wearing off it doesn't wear off evenly so I'd have spots that were darker than other spots. Also, make sure your lips are smooth, I put this on when they were slightly flaky and it stained the flakes--ick! Plus the scent isn't pleasant. Not overpoweringly bad or anything, just not nice.
April 22, 2009
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My boyfriend has a very thick beard and finds that many creams don't help soften the hair when he shaves, but he loves the Body Shop shave cream to cut through his thick stubble. I've borrowed it a couple of times when I've run out of my own cream. The scent is nice and masculine and the cream goes on great, especially if you have a shaving brush. The lather isn't bubbly foam, but it is thick and doesn't melt off quickly. Great shaving cream for men and women!
April 22, 2009
