Friday, March 9, 2012

Burt's Bees Products Review

Hey everyone!

This is a review on Burt’s Bees Hand Salve, Hand Sanitizer, Body Butter, Tips & Toes Kit, Lip Shimmers, Very Volumizing Conditioner, and Super Shiny Conditioner!


Santa may have his elves, but Burt has his bees, and they’ve been buzzzy all winter long, preparing for the arrival of spring! Stocking the shelves with old favorites and new, that's sure please the Bee in you!

What Burt’s Bees are All About:

Burt’s Bees believes that the personal care products we use not only affect our well-being; it affects the world we live in!  That is why they strive to create and educate the consumer about truly natural products, which  produce positive results for the Greater Good of everyone on our planet.   

In keeping with their philosophy, Burt’s Bees products are free of petrochemicals and other synthetic ingredients like phthalates, parabens and sodium lauryl sulfate, while not being tested on animals.

Hand Salve

Have super-dry hands? This all-natural salve knows how to handle it. Brimming with botanical oils, herbs and Beeswax, your hard-working hands can finally find sweet relief.

This product retails for $9.00!

Pros:
~Light rosemary scent
~Absorbs quickly into skin
~Non-greasy
~Moisturizes skin
~100% natural

Cons:
~Lid is not secure

Aloe & Witch Hazel Hand Sanitizer

Wherever and whenever. Clean hands are one of life’s little necessities. Luckily, this all-natural hand sanitizer eliminates 99.99% of germs without water. Vitamin-rich Aloe Vera moisturizes while Witch Hazel smoothes skin. So your hands won't feel dry, just super clean.

This product retails for $5.00!

Pros:
~Pleasant herbal scent
~Dries quickly
~Softens hands
~Convenient spray bottle
~100% natural

Cons:
~None!

Cranberry & Pomegranate Body Butter

Dry skin doesn’t stand a chance when you treat yourself to this nourishing natural body butter. A delectable blend of antioxidant-rich Cranberry Seed and Pomegranate Oils along with hydrating Cocoa and Jojoba Butters, it marvelously melts into your skin. Leaving it feeling soft, supple and seriously smooth. Just the way nature intended.

This product retails for $13.00!

Pros:
~Delicious, fruity scent
~Thick consistency
~Absorbs quickly into skin
~Leaves skin lightly scented
~99% natural

Cons:
~Can be greasy feeling if too much product is used

Tips & Toes Kit

Fingers and toes need a little love? This amazing collection of rich creams and softening butters will do the trick. Seriously softening and happily hydrating. Your fingers and toes will thank you.

Contains:
~Almond Milk Hand Crème (0.25 oz.)
~Hand Salve (0.3 oz.)
~Thoroughly Therapeutic Honey & Grapeseed Hand Crème (0.75 oz.)
~Coconut Foot Crème (0.75 oz.)
~Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream (0.3 oz.)
~Replenishing Lip Balm (0.15 oz.)

This kit retails for $13.00!

Pros:
~Wide variety of high quality products
~Small, convenient size
~Great for traveling
~Affordable
~Ideal gift

Cons:
~None!

Lip Shimmers in the shades Strawberry and Cherry

Want your lips to speak volumes? Give them a smooch of luminescent color with our luscious Lip Shimmers. Shea Butter and antioxidant-rich Fruit Oils moisturize, nourish and soften lips naturally and lovingly.

These products retail for $5.00 each!

Pros:
~Fun, spring colors
~Minty scent
~Moisturizes lips
~Invigorating
~100% natural

Cons:
~None!

Very Volumizing Pomegranate & Soy Conditioner

Looking for more volume? We hear you loud and clear. Our Pomegranate-enriched conditioner adds a healthy dose of Amino Acids from Soy to lovingly nourish hair. Soft, shiny and flowing, finally the fullness you’ve been waiting for.

This product retails for $8.00!

Pros:
~Sweet, fruity scent
~Leaves hair soft with slight volume increase
~Hair is left lightly scented
~Works well on color-treated hair
~97.2% natural

Cons:
~None!

Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Conditioner

Sweet beet meets a hint of citrus for beautiful hair! We blended Grapefruit Oil with Betaine, made from the Sugar Beet. The result? Amazing hair that feels healthier and looks shinier, naturally. How sweet is that?

This product retails for $8.00!

Pros:
~Light, fresh scent
~Leaves hair soft and shiny
~Hair is left lightly scented
~Works well on color-treated hair
~98.2% natural

Cons:
~None!

Overall, I rate these products at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! Bee the first this spring to bee-hold the bee-nifits of Burt’s Bees natural body care products!

Your Queen Bee,
Whitney

Note: Burt’s Bees sent me these products to try and review on my blog. I purchased the conditioners with my own money. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Bath & Body Works Fresh Picked Hand Soaps

Hey everyone!


The scent of spring is in the air at Bath & Body Works! Temperatures are warming up this week, so it’s hard not to imagine the season is already here! Enjoy the warmth with this amazingly scented collection from Bath & Body Work that will transform your home to an open marketplace!

ANTIBAC SOAPS: Inspired by handpicked fruits straight from the vine, this spring soap collection features fresh, juicy, luscious scents. The antibacterial hand washes infuse your home with the fresh scents of mouthwatering fruits every time you wash your hands:

~Fresh Picked Pears: The unforgettable scent of ripe, juicy Bartlett pears.

~Fresh Picked Tangerine: The crisp scent of sweet tangerines picked straight from the tree.

~Fresh Picked Strawberries: Lightly scented with luscious summer strawberries blended with fresh mango nectar and peach blossom.

~Fresh Picked Lemons: Sparkling scent of sweet Meyer lemons fresh from the grove.

~Fresh Picked Cherries: Scented with sumptuous Bing cherries blended with pink champagne, fresh strawberry and star jasmine.

Available at Bath & Body Works for $5.50 each!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Bath & Body Works sent me samples of these soaps to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their products!

Fresh Picked Party at Bath & Body Works!

Hey everyone!

Delight in everything you love about spring at the Bath & Body Works Fresh Picked Party, Saturday, March 17, 10 am – 4pm. From just-picked fresh fruits to flowers in full bloom, take a stroll through Bath & Body Works farmer’s market themed event to experience new lush, juicy scents in our Anti-Bacterial, Home Fragrance and Signature Collections.

Take a moment to escape winter and embrace the arrival of spring at the BBW Fresh Picked Party where guests are invited to:

~Bring the bounty of the marketplace home with our NEW Fresh-Picked Candles & Wallflowers®. Our Home Fragrance Experts will be on hand to show you how to enrich any space with the irresistible scent of ripe fruits like Market Peach and Wild Strawberries.

~Enter to win one of eight limited edition gingham-printed BBW bikes to ride to the market in style and flaunt your Bath & Body Works pride!

~Tote your fresh picked goodies in the Market Day Jute bag, a FREE gift with any Home Fragrance purchase. This stylish bag includes your choice of an Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Soap in Fresh Picked Peaches or Fresh Picked Raspberries. Get to the store early to pick up one while supplies last!

Visit the Event Page at Facebook.com/BathandBodyWorks or go to BathandBodyWorks.com/Event for details. 

XoXo,
Whitney

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Brave "The Prize" Offical Movie Trailer

Hey everyone!


Are you planning on seeing this movie? I know I am!

XoXo,
Whitney

Friday, March 2, 2012

Rimmel London Glam Eyes HD Eye Shadow Quad Review

Hey everyone!

This is a review on Rimmel London's Glam Eyes HD Eye Shadow Quads in the shades Purple Reign and English Oak!


Rimmel London has gone HD with their new Eye Shadow Quads! These Quads have the first Velvet-HD technology, which creates colour to look perfect under any light! The rich, vibrant shades are silky in texture, and blend out effortlessly for a flawless look!

The packaging is distinctive with the Union Jack and royal crown imprinted in the eye shadow design. A see-through lid allows you to choose your colors fast and care-free. Simple instructions with a drawing and diagram on the back of the product, makes application as fun and easy, as if painting by numbers.

These products retail for $5.99 each!

Pros:
~Color coordinated shades
~Very pigmented
~Smooth texture
~Blends easily
~Union Jack design
~Instructions on back of packaging
~Affordable

Cons:
~Small areas are hard to use with a brush or finger
~Needs primer for all day wear
~Interior can become smudgy with use

Overall, I rate this product at 3.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! Be the first to get the London Look in HD, with Rimmel London’s new Glam Eye Shadow Quads.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Rimmel London sent me these products to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

The Avengers Movie Trailer

Hey everyone!


The Avengers opens in theaters May 4th, 2012!

XoXo,
Whitney

Smashbox Photo Tips

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Smashbox's Global Pro Lead Artist, Lori Taylor, spills studio secrets on how to look good in EVERY picture. Saying you're not photogenic is officially a thing of the past.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with Smashbox. I just thought you would enjoy seeing this short video!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Stacy Keibler at the Oscars‏

Hey everyone!

On a night of glitz and glamor, the most important red carpet tip is to start with the right skincare routine. To guarantee a luminous complexion all night long, it is vital to start with clean, nourished skin. That’s where Biore Skincare comes in.

To achieve beautiful, flawless skin, Celebrity Makeup Artist Melanie Inglesis used Biore’s new Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser to prep Stacy Keibler’s skin. The cleanser targets oily spots without stripping away the natural moisture, creating that perfect canvas to achieve any look from fresh and natural, to sexy and fun.

“Before I start applying makeup, I make sure my clients have clean, fresh skin,” says Melanie. “That’s why I prepped Stacy’s skin by cleansing with the new Biore Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser. Then I created a beautiful, dewy look that lets her natural skin shine through. I wanted to achieve a young, fresh look that didn’t overshadow the dress.”

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with Biore or the Oscars, I just wanted to share this bit of information with you!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Introducing NEW Pink Chiffon!

Hey everyone!


NEW Pink Chiffon is a light-as-air pairing of soft pink petals & vanilla chiffon icing!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with Bath & Body Works. I just thought you would like to see this short video!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

St. Patrick's Day Items

Hey everyone!

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th. Feeling festive? Get into the St. Paddy’s Day spirit with these green themed items!


Bath & Body Works Pocketbac in Who's Your Paddy?

Spread a little luck, not germs with our Who's Your Paddy? Pocketbac! This pocket-sized bottle contains natural ingredients and powerful germ killers that keep hands clean, fresh and lightly fragranced. Tahitian Palm Milk leaves hands feeling conditioned. Kills germs without water.

Green Apple Scent: a charming blend of crisp green apples, sparkling lemon, and vanilla bean.

Price: $1.50

Where to buy: Bath & Body Works and www.bathandbodyworks.com



Slatkin & Co. 14.5 oz. 3-Wick Candle in Green Grass

Refreshing as shaded grass on a warm, sunny day, dewy greens and Meyer lemon, infused with Lily-of-the-Valley and a touch of jasmine. Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers.

Price: $19.50

Where to buy: Bath & Body Works and www.bathandbodyworks.com



Butter 3-Free Nail Lacquer - British Racing Green

Dark, “hunter green” that was the baskstage darling when used at this season’s shows.These nail laquers contain NO Formaldehyde, NO Toluene, NO DBP, and NEVER have.

Price: $14.00

Where to buy: C.O. Bigelow & www.bigelowchemists.com

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Photos and information provided by PR.