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Mango Madness

Gals —

Trader Joe’s Moisturizing Cream Shave in Honey Mango will change your life. Cross my heart, hope to d…OK I don’t hope that, BUT it will at least change your shaving life for the better.

Let’s review:

#1 Shaving Pros

Not only does this shave cream go on silky smooth, but it leaves your legs that way too. Over 24 hours after I shaved my legs, a friend of mine just had to steal a feel because they were still shiny and smooth.

The lotion is just thick enough to protect your skin from those harsh razors, but still provides you with a close and clean shave.

#2 Health Pros

Honey Mango Shave Cream is made with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E…thus giving your skin the nutrients it needs to remain moisturized and vibrant. Even better, the product is 100% vegetarian and paraben-free.

#3 Superficial Pros

OH. MY. G-D. This stuff smells soooooo good. Legitimately, I will pop the top sometimes just to get a whiff…even on non-shaving days.

Plus, your legs will look so damn good.

#4 Purse Pros

A tube of this baby will run you under $8. Wow.

Guard your lotions, Ladies. Once your boyfriend, husband, best friend, whatever learns that this shave cream is gender neutral, you’ll be fighting for shower time!

This Girl on Top will never go back to the dark side. Honey Mango Shave Cream is where it’s at.

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The Fountain of Youth

       We all have those products we need to survive the day. Some of us need eyeliner in our purse, others perfume, but the product I won’t leave home without is my L’Occitane Hand Cream.

“They” say there are two ways to know a woman’s age: her hands and her neck. Well I say, defy expectations! You are as young as you feel (though you can help your skin to fake it a bit too). And what’s the key to soft, younger looking skin? Moisture!

L’Occitane Hand Cream works wonders on dry or cracked skin! This shea butter product is just thick enough to give you that moisturized feeling, though doesn’t leave you greasy. And better yet, it smells divine.

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L’Occitane makes several sizes of this cream — the smaller size is perfect for you purse or travel. Sephora as well as Beauty Collection sell L’Occitane.

Dead Sea…Part Three

       Have you ever gotten those pesky little bumps on your upper arm? You know the ones. They aren’t pimples but rather barely-noticeable-to-the-outside-world (but you of course notice) bumps on your tricep area?

If you haven’t experienced this, consider yourself lucky. For the vast majority of us who have, I have a cure for you.

To give you a little background, these miniscule bumps are actually (well, I should say, most likely) an allergic reaction to something in your daily life. It could be the tiniest thing in your diet or on your clothes that makes them occur.

… And I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you will probably never figure out what it is that you are allergic to.

However, I have something that can help smooth away and soothe your irritated skin — Ahava Dermud Nourishing Body Cream.

I have used this cream for the last ten years and it definitely helps with those annoying bumps. In general, I only use Dermud on the irritated area and other lotions for the rest of my body. Originally, I used Dermud everyday, which is unnecessary though could yield faster results. Recently however, I’ve started using it only a couple times a week or when I notice a flare-up.

When first starting out, I’d give Dermud about two weeks of use to really work its magic. You’ll definitely notice softer, less bumpy skin with this Dead Sea product!

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Touch Me Then Try To Leave

       Go ahead. Touch me. I dare you.  

I think each of you beautiful ladies should play a little game of dare or dare the next time you want to have a saucy evening. Like I said before, put this on and try to leave. Yea, that’s what I thought…no one is leaving…

Remember (ha, as if you forgot), Valentine’s Day is right around the corner…and Benefit’s Touch Me Then Try to Leave is the perfect body cream.

Soothe your parched exterior with TMTTTL and you’ll miraculously be silky the whole night through. “Your skin will feel like butta” (said in an old Jewish woman’s voice).

Personally, I use TMTTTL after shaving to give my legs that softness that’s just irresistable. It’s also great for the top of your hands or your chest-area. Note: I prefer to save this lotion for just a few sweet spots because it is a little pricey.

You can test TMTTTL at Sephora, if you don’t want to take my word for it. I can promise you that you’ll notice a difference immediately!

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*TMTTTL can be found at Sephora or anywhere Benefit is sold. Sephora even has travel-safe sizes for those of you who fall in love with TMTTTL!

Say Bye Bye to the Dry

Having gone to school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, I know my stuff about dry skin. Brutal Michigan winters led to May facials with my specialist, Stacey, saying to me, “You know, you’re still dry.” She would then try to sell me all the fantastic products that Nordstrom Spa sells, and I’ll tell you, I bought into them for a while (they do work wonders). But I no longer spend $50-$70 on these products. Not since I found Eucerin Calming Creme.

I came across this miracle lotion in the Target sample section one day. Eucerin Calming Creme has saved my skin from some of the toughest cases of dryness. I even use this lotion on my face. It’s not greasy, soaks in quickly, truly moisturizes and better yet, is really cheap!

I’ve used the Dior Hydrating creams (which, I’ll admit, I love), but Eucerin can be found at any grocery store, Target or Wal-Mart near you. I promise you, it will be the best $1-$10 you’ll spend (price is of course dependent on size). A friend of mine was complaining about dry skin just yesterday. I told her about my magic cream, and she was pleasantly surprised!

Don’t believe me? Go grab a sample from the $1 section at Target.  You’ll be hooked.

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