Diving In
For starters, I am a skeptical person. And if any of these beauty products really DID what they said they were going to do- you would not be able to find them on any shelf. Granted most products will only yield results within 6 months, I have read, and obviously in our day in age with immediate gratification being a nano second, we would never know. But assuming not everything is an anti-wrinkle cream that we need to erase years of neglect - there actually are some products that do what they say they are going to do.
Example, Lush’s unique handmade all natural bath and shower product called Buffy.
I was amazed with this solid exfoliant/ moisturizer, the consistency is great. Nothing goes to waste, this is a real necessity wrapped in a luxurious little package.
The scent was nice but once you glide this on the almond granules come out and scrub away everything, and what is left behind is this glorious dewy sheen of moisture. It doesn’t eliminate your liquid soap completely, since I give a thorough cleaning, then use this bar. But it would eliminate moisturizer for most folks. Unfortunately, I am plagued with dry and skin and moisture obsession, so I still slather it on afterwards. Which really locks in that creaminess for good. This would be the perfect product to eradicate “chicken skin” or red bumpy upper arms- AKA keratosis pilaris” Buffy, the dry skin slayer, used followed by heavy moisturizer after showers will take care of that.
I am well aware that most of the products I will review will not be necessities, though I have done a fairly decent job of convincing my husband they are, rather luxuries that play into our vanity and curiosity. This is fantastic product that you can play with free of charge at any Lush store. All the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful that you can really lost of track of time in there, just like Buffy made me lose track of time in the shower.
Oh, also I should have a rating system for the products. Any suggestions?
Onward, So many products, so little time……
A product that I got for myself with a gift card, has now become a long standing favorite of mine. Dr. Hauschka’s Eye Contour Day Balm.
This is definitely on the pricey side of products (for me). And truthfully, it has gone up about 15 bucks since I first purchased it 6 or 7 years ago. The upside is, for eye cream you need so so little it lasts an insane amount of time. I used to think, one does not need an eye cream, a very rich moisturizer would accomplish the same thing. And that is true. On the other hand, if you saw the consistency of this eye cream you would understand why it is not to be used all over the face or anywhere else really. I love how thick and greasy it is, it takes it time being absorbed by thirsty skin. I actually use it at night as well for plump morning skin (don’t tell the good Doc on me). If it used in the day time, as directed, and you put on under eye concealer or foundation, I would recommend putting this on at least 5 minutes if not more for it soak in, or just use a tiny bit. If one was in the market for a concentrated eye cream, head over to your nearest Whole Foods, or Sephora and try it out.
Lastly, for this entry, as I really open up to you, I want to profess my love for the Fanny Pack. (Please click on link- its awesome.) I was wondering why they couldn’t find a model MORE out of shape or hairier than this guy?????????????
If for only its utter practicality, my grandmother would be so proud of me. Let us just say, that when Le Sport Sac became trendy I was perplexed how my grandmother had been ahead of the fashion times for 30 something years.
Back to the topic, pulling one of these off is a delicate matter, and many people think that because they are designer that they can do no wrong. ( I also promise that I will figure out how to layout these darn images by the next post, so you can read fluidly- minus clicking).
But I have scoured in my travels the most stunning distressed leather hip pouch, with the coolest, “flap cleverly fastens with a big antique French key.” Um Yea. This says ever so effortlessly, Yea I’m wearing a fancy pack but I’m hot.
Maybe if you are lucky I will reveal the said pouch in next entry.
