L'Occitane Celebrates International Women's Day‏

Hey everyone!

March 8th marks International Women’s Day and I invite you to join L’Occitane in celebrating this special day with a limited-edition Women’s Day Soap.

For just $8, you can commemorate this day with L’Occitane’s fund-raising, fair trade soap. The Women’s Day Soaps are produced in Burkina Faso as part of a development partnership with a local factory. The factory has been run entirely by women and supports their economic emancipation.

~Gently formulated with L’Occitane’s signature ingredient; Shea Butter

~Adorned with an engraved motif which translates to “education”

~100% of the proceeds will help to build literacy centers for women in Burkina Faso, Africa

~Since 2006 over 1,900 women have learned to read and write and over 5,000 women have been able to develop or enhance

L’Occitane’s Woman’s Day Soap retails for $8.00 and will be available March 8th on usa.loccitane.com!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR!

100% Organic L'Occitane Shea Butter‏

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I'll admit it, I get dry skin all year round, from my lips to my elbows. So, when I got the chance to try out L'Occitane's 100% Organic Shea Butter, you know I said a quick 'yes!' This shea butter is fantastic for soothing dry, chapped skin; and the convenient travel size tin is perfect for keeping in a makeup bag for those on-the-go touch ups.

Here is what L'Occitane has to say:

Take-along tin of 100% Shea Butter hydrates and protects lips, face, cuticles and hands. This powerful moisturizer is retrieved from the fruit of African Shea trees, and celebrated world-wide for encouraging cellular renewal and repairing the hydrolipidic film, thereby softening, soothing and comforting skin. Non-irritating; suitable for men, women and children. 

Many Ways to Use:

~Use as a lip balm to deeply moisturize lips so that they feel smooth all day.

~Use as a targeted treatment on elbows, knees and toes for instant softness.
~Use as a sun-soother to calm dry, itchy sun-exposed skin after a day at the beach or pool.

~Apply on the skin around your nose when you have a cold to repair dry, chapped and peeling skin.
~Heat it up in your hands and use it as a massage balm for fatigued muscles and joints.

~Apply to fading scars and burns to speed up healing time.
~Brush a small amount on eyebrows to keep them in place and looking groomed all day.
~Apply to face before performing outdoor sports in cold weather to protect from wind-burn.
~Apply before body glitter to make your shimmer hold better.
~Apply to paper cuts so that they are instantly soothed and leave no scar.

~Apply as a nighttime moisturizer or deeply hydrating mask for your face.

This product retails for $12.00, and can be purchased at L'Occitane stores or at usa.loccitane.com!

How would you use this product?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: L'Occitane sent me this product to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Viva by Fergie and Avon

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With the exciting news of Fergie expecting her first child, I thought it would be the perfect time to introduce her new fragrance with Avon called Viva! This fragrance is feminine with a hint of sultriness added in making it perfect to wear for a date night! I love how long lasting this fragrance is, all you need is one to two sprays, and you're good to go for the night.

Here is what Avon has to say:

A sexy contradiction of captivating cool herbs spiked with fresh lavender and intriguing vetiver.

Fergie on the set of Viva

 

This 1.7 oz. bottle retails for $30.00, and can be purchased at www.avon.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Avon sent me this fragrance to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

A Breakthrough Way to Maximize your Manicure

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Check out these tools to help you create your own flawless manicure at home!

File and Shape the Right Way

A natural nail should be shaped to mirror the shape of your cuticle.  This is the natural shape the nail grows and will keep the structure of the nail intact.  Breaking, cracking or splitting happens when the nail shape is altered. Always file in one direction; Never saw back and forth on the nail as this will shred the very delicate keratin layers of the nail, causing chipping and nail peeling!

Sally Hansen Ahead of the Curve 2 Step Sapphire File: This double-sided nail file features a two-part smooth and shape system with medium grit on one side and fine grit one the other. Start with the medium grit to adjust nail length and shape then follow with the fine-grit outer curve for a perfectly smooth finish. ($4.49)

Sally Hansen Nail Shaper Nail Boards - The ideal filing surfaces for nails not too hard, not too soft. ($1.29)

Sally Hansen No More Ridges Nail Shaper & Buffer - Shape, smooth, buff and shine nails with this professional salon smoothing block. ($1.49)

Pick your Hue

As the ultimate color authority, Sally Hansen has always been at the cutting edge of nail innovation. First, Sally Hansen introduced the first-ever polish to deliver five steps of a professional manicure with the Complete Salon Manicure collection. Now the nail care leader is upping the ante with two additional benefits—gel-like shine and chip-resistance—for the ultimate 7-in-1 formula. 

New pastels are dusty (I Lilac You), urban (Gray-T Escape) and not your standard pink or lavender (Pink a Card) for a more wearable and less traditional spin. ($7.99)

What do you think of these manicure tips?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information and photos provided by PR!  

Bath & Body Works Summer Pocketbacs!

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I have a ton of Pocketbacs from Bath & Body Works lying around my house, in my purse, and car. Yet, when I see a new collection, I still buy them! So it came as no surprise when these new Pocketbacs made their way into my bag.

Island Breeze: hints of white sand accord and refreshing jade.

Berry Sangria: an addictive blend of red berries, juicy plum, fresh apples and sparkling seltzer.

Coconut Cove: hints of coconut water, juicy mango, fresh papaya, white nectarine, orchid petals, coconut cream and Tahitian vanilla.

Mango Paradise: an addictive blend of lush mango, juicy papaya, sparkling blood orange and refreshing coconut water.

They sound and smell amazing!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased these items with my own money! I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Information is from the company website!

L'Occitane Relaxing Lavender‏ Roll-On

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I get stressed out all the time. Whether it's from my friends, daily life, or schoolwork; stress always seems to find me. So, you can image how excited I was when I found out that L'Occitane had a relaxing lavender line! This certified organic lavender roll-on is perfect to use at home and on-the-go. I keep it handy in my purse for those on-the-go stress filled moments, and it's working like a charm. All I do is roll a bit on my wrists or neck, close my eyes, and breath in deeply. I am almost instantly transported to gorgeous France, with a relaxed mind and body! This little bottle is definitely worth it!

Here is what L'Occitane has to say:

Formulated with P.D.O lavender essential oil from Haute-Provence with relaxing properties, this roll-on fragrance helps to sooth tension and relax the mind.

How to Use:

Apply 1 to 3 times per day over the wrists, nape of the neck, or the temples, making sure you avoid the eye area. Then breath in and relax.

About L'Occitane's Lavender Products:

When traveling through the Provencal region of France rolling fields of lavender are a common sight. Essential oils extracted from the lavender flowers in Haute-Provence are distilled to produce some of our favorite organic L'OCCITANE products. Our lavender bath, body care and home products provide relaxing aromas through natural ingredients.

Since 1981, lavender producers from Haute-Provence have obtained an PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) quality label for their lavender essential oil. This label identifies a very high quality production. L’OCCITANE only uses PDO Lavender essential oil. To obtain the PDO label, essential oil must come up to very strict standards

This product retails for $15.00, and can be purchased at L'Occitane stores and usa.loccitane.com!

What do you think of this L'Occitane Lavender product?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: L'Occitane sent me this product to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Face Mist

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I think all of you will agree with me when I say that I am ready for Spring! I love this time of year, because the flowers start blooming, the birds are out singing, I am wearing shorts, and lightening up my makeup routine. I always go without foundation on my skin, but sometimes I need an extra boost of moisture. For those days, I know I am going to be reaching for L'Occitance's New Immortelle Brightening Mist! This facial mist is lightweight on skin, super refreshing, and works to keep skin youthful. I'd say that this little beauty is a powerhouse in the beauty realm! 

Here is what L'Occitane has to say:

To let the light reveal all of skin’s youth, L’Occitane has extended its Immortelle Brightening rage with a new product, formulated with the same rigour and exacting standards as the most advanced anti-aging creams.

The NEW Immortelle Brightening Mist is an alcohol-free mist that refreshes, softens and brightens the complexion. Also perfect for spraying over make-up to help it stay fixed all day! It combines the unique properties of Immortelle essential oil with Bellis Perennis to keep skin young-looking, radiant and even-toned. The Immortelle breathes youth visibly into the skin, helping to correct wrinkles while the Bellis Perennis acts to help visibly reduce the appearance of pigmentation marks.

This product retails for $20.00, and can be purchased at L'Occitane stores and online at usa.loccitane.com. 

Will you be trying this new facial mist for spring?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: L'Occitane sent me this product to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! 

Get an Oscar worthy look with Smashbox and Sally Hansen!‏

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Get ready to create your own Oscar worthy look at home with dramatic eyes and perfect arches. Now, there's no need to spend hours perfecting your look, because Smashbox and Sally Hansen have the perfect beauty tools for you to use!

SMASHBOX PHOTO OP EYE ENHANCING PALETTE 

Create a bold eye with Smashbox’s Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palette in Smokebox or go for a more romantic look with the Softbox palette.  Get a camera-ready look with this set of six perfectly coordinated Photo Op Eye Shadows.

Retail Price: $39.00!

Where to buy: Smashbox.com, Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenny, Ulta, Nordstrom, Beauty.com, and select Macy’s stores!

SALLY HANSEN EAZY TWEEZY SLANT TIP TWEEZER

Perfectly arched eyebrows frame your face and complete the look. Sally Hansen’s Eazy Tweezy Slant Tip Tweezer cleans up your brows in minutes. It grasps hairs firmly and securely with help from the padded grip for control and comfort. 

Retail Price: $9.49!

Where to buy: Available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers nationally.

THE NOW BROW PERFECT ARCH BROW KIT

Shape your brows like a professional with this innovative brow shaper and scissor set. The Now Brow Perfect Arch Brow Kit allows you to refine, define, arch, and accent.

Retail Price: $9.49!

Where to buy: Available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers nationally.

Are you going to try your hand at an award-winning Oscar look this Sunday?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information and photos provided by PR!

Dr. Brandt Revitalizing Retinol Eye Cream

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Ever since I've stepped foot into the beauty community, I've heard person after person raving about the importance of eye cream. So since I'm not in my teens anymore, I figured now is as good as time as any to try one. What I have been trying and loving lately is Dr. Brandt's Revitalizing Retinol Eye Cream. This eye cream is lightweight, easy to apply, and absorbs quickly into skin. I love that I am able to control the amount of product I use by the convenient and unique pump design of the bottle.

Here is what Dr. Brandt has to say:

Unveil a luminous & rested look with this potent, yet gentle revitalizing eye cream formulated with time-released retinol to increase cellular renewal rate and micronized ruby crystals to instantly illuminate & restore eyes’ youthful glow.

Doctor's Tips:

Perfect for most skin types, except those with excessive dryness and sensitivities

How to Use:

Using ring finger, apply on orbital bone of eye contour, from the outside corner of the eye inward. 

Key Ingredients:

~Retinol: Increases cellular renewal rate, making skin appear softer and feel noticeably smoother.

~Oliveactive (Maslinic Acid): Counteracts inflammation to help reduce redness & irritation while protecting skin against oxidative stress.

~Ruby Crystal Complex: Illuminates skin and diffuses light to minimize the look of lines and wrinkles.

~Alpha Glucosyl Hesperidin: Brightening agent that helps improve circulation to energize & revitalize skin to overcome the effects of stress and tiredness.

~Hyaluronic Acid/Vitamin E/Glycerin: Hydrating & moisturizing agents that bind water to the skin and prevent moisture loss.

 
Results after Four Weeks of Treatment:

~96% reported significant reduction of lines & wrinkles

~92% reported a brighter looking eye area

~100% reported softer & smoother skin

~100% reported rehydrated skin

~100% reported perfect tolerance (no redness & no irritation)

This product retails for $55.00, and can be purchased at www.drbrandtskincare.com!

What do you think of this new eye cream?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Dr. Brandt sent me this product to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from Dr. Brandt's website!