In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Neutrogena Rainbath Refreshing Shower & Bath Gel

Posted on June 18, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

Good morning -er – afternoon, I mean!

Sorry for the late post today, guys!

I have been lacking energy all day long.

After taking my vitamins, drinking some tea, working out and even going to get a B-12 shot, I finally decided to hop into a mid-afternoon shower and get my dependable wakeup call!

That’s why today’s In-My-Tub-Tuesday is a thank you letter to Neutrogena Rainbath Refreshing Shower & Bath Gel ($7.99 – $26.99, depending on size).

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Neutrogena Rainbath Shower & Bath Gel - my wakeup call!

With its aromatic array of citrus, herbs and spices, this amber-hued shower gel helps me get up & go. And man, oh, man did I need that today!

I get out of the shower refreshed, ready to go, cleansed and moisturized without a hint of residue.

When guests use it at my house, they swear it lulls them to sleep, but for me – it’s all about the pure energy it brings into my world.
And on a day like today, that’s just what the doctor ordered. So thanks, Neutrogena! This girl needed a little pick-me-up!

xoxo,
BF

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In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash

Posted on May 14, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

I’m sorry to repeat myself when I say that Dermalogica products smell like the spa…

but Dermalogica products SMELL LIKE & make me feel like I’m AT THE SPA!!!

And THAT is a very good thing!!

With soothing fragrant oils of sandalwood, lavender, orange and clary sage I am left feeling like I’m at the spa whenever I take a bath before bed and cleanse with Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash ($26).

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash

These relaxing fragrances ready me for a deep, peaceful slumber. And the essential oils of tea tree, lemon, eucalyptus and rosemary gently purify the skin without stripping it of its natural moisturizers. This botanical cleanser is not only rich and skin-conditioning but is also soap-free!

Ideal for those with sensitive and/or dry skin, you’ll feel clean without feeling stripped and relaxed without spending a fortune!

Really, it’s a win-win!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What do you do to create an in-home spa in your bathtub?

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser

Posted on May 7, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

I am a BIG fan of having shiny, clean, healthy hair but I am NOT a big fan of excess oils that leave me needing to wash again the next day. See, I try to limit my hair-washing to 2-3 times/week so that my scalp and hair can be as healthy as possible.

Lucky for me, I discovered Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser ($55).

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser ($55)

Formulated with YuZu Citrus, this potion deep cleanses with high astringent power removing oil and buildup from scalp and hair. And not just a surface cleanser, Shu‘s shampoo gets to the root and rebalances sebaceous glands to slow future oil production.

While many deep cleansers strip hair leaving it brittle and dry, this guy leaves hair shiny, moisturized, full and airy – everything you want! Yet it’s silicon and paraben free so you have none of the stuff you don’t want.

An added bonus? The scent helps concentration and lifts spirits in the morning and relaxes in the evening.

Plus, the sea glass-hued blue bottle looks great in my shower!

But all of that still doesn’t beat the way Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser makes my hair feel and look!

Gorgeous hair thanks to Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo Anti-Oil Astringent Cleanser ($55)

xoxo,
BF

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In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Clarisonic Mia in Pink – the cleansing queen

Posted on April 30, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

Just because you may not be a bath-lover like me, it doesn’t mean you can’t look forward to your bath or shower time!

Meet the Clarisonic Mia.

Clarisonic Mia in Pink ($119)

Clarisonic Mia ($119)

She’s cute, compact and a cleaning queen! What makes her queen, you ask? The sensational sonic frequency that moves Clarisonic‘s soft, gentle brush back and forth at more than 300 times per second, thoroughly clearing pores and skin’s surface.

Ideal for all skin types and recommended by many leading dermatologists, the Clarisonic Mia deeply cleans and gently exfoliates all while increasing blood and oxygen circulation in the face.

Know why else Mia is the cleaning queen? She removes makeup six times better than traditional methods, cleans deeply into pores and reduces pore size appearance -cleansing so deeply that products are absorbed better and skin looks healthier.

After my first cleansing, my skin looked younger, brighter, smoother and felt completely clean!

All hail the Queen…Queen Clarisonic Mia, that is!

xoxo,
BF

NOTE: Clarisonic Mia is available in many shades. But you know me, I had to go with the pink!

BF Asks: Are you a fan of the Clarisonic Mia?

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: TRÉSemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner – A Love Story

Posted on April 2, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

I am a big believer in keratin! Why? Because my hair is naturally curly (like Julia Roberts in Sleeping With The Enemy-curly) and my whole life I prayed for it not to be.

My hair is naturally a frizzier version of Julia Roberts' mane in Sleeping With The Enemy

Basically, my hair and I have been in a very fickle relationship for most of my life. An on-again/off-again love-hate affair. I admit it’s mostly my fault. See, I love my hair when it’s long, smooth, beautiful and bouncy but then there are the other days. The days when frizz is not my friend and my coif seems to be queen – treating me like a serf -paying no attention to my needs or wants.

The Frizz-Factor

I have tried – and loved – the Brazilian Blowout but missed the volume and variety when I was left with the stick-straight strands I’d always wished for. Then I moved on to the keratin treatment and my hair was shiny and lovely. But at $400/pop every 3-4 months, it’s an expensive option just to keep my ‘do frizz-free.

I was just debating what to do next when I had the opportunity to try the TRÉSemmé Keratin Smooth collection (around $5.79 per product). I wondered if it would deliver the desired results both my coif and I craved. Well good news for my dysfunctional relationship. It did!

The caring keratin proteins infused every strand of my frazzled, frizzy hair leaving me with shiny, manageable and lovely locks for almost 3 days. Without stripping my hair of vital nutrients or weighing it down, my hair was shinier, bouncier and looked soooo healthy!

The lower-sulfate shampoo was gentle enough to use on my keratin-treated hair and the conditioner provided the lustrous results I longed for without weighing it down or making it go flat.

One happy TRÉSemmé Keratin Collection Camper!

I tried the shampoo and conditioner a few different ways. Washing with the shampoo and then conditioning with a dime-sized amount, conditioning my hair first and then shampooing and, lastly, washing with just the shampoo. Any which way you slice it, I was left with shiny, sensuous hair for just about $6 per product.

TRÉSemmé, you can count me as one happy keratin camper!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: Do you have a love-hate relationship with your hair?

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Dermalogica Hydro-Active Mineral Bath Salts

Posted on March 26, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

My bath became a spa last night!!!

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Dermalogica Hydro-Active Mineral Bath Salts ($28)

In an instant, my peachy, girly bathroom turned into a sophisticated spa thanks to Dermalogica Hydro-Active Mineral Bath Salts ($28).

With soothing essential oils of sandalwood, lavender, orange and clary sage, purifying oils of lemon and tea tree and warming and fragrant spices of coriander, cinnamon and ginger, I felt transported to a spa in Switzerland. The combination of mineral-rich sea salts, natural kelp, skin-smoothing enzymes and all of the divine oils above left me with soft, smooth and hydrated skin. Free of artificial fragrance or color, it’s a dually delicious treat in that you can use the salts as an invigorating and exfoliating scrub or pour them into running water and relax for as long as you like.

Besides being one of the most relaxing baths, I was lulled into a restful night’s sleep thanks to the stress-reducing muscle soak that the mineral-rich sea salts provided. Feeling relaxed yet uplifted, serene yet stimulated, I started reading my book in bed only to fall asleep with the light on and book splayed out on top of me.

Now, that’s when you know you had a good bath!

xoxo,
BF

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In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Primavera EnergizingGinger Lime Body Wash

Posted on March 19, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

PRIMAVERA Energizing Ginger Lime Body Wash ($20): In-My-Tub-Tuesday but really...

Now, we all know how much I love my relaxing soothe-me-to-sleep bath every night; but what about those times when I need to rinse & rev up?

That’s when the perfect energizing shower gel is in order. So when I needed to energize before a totally radical 80s prom party this past Saturday night, I reached for PRIMAVERA Energizing Ginger Lime Body Wash ($20). (That’s probably not a sentence that is frequently found in beauty product reviews, huh?) It seriously woke me up for the writing haze and Saturday blahs I had been dealing with all day long!

Ideal for starting the day, reenergizing after a challenging workout or just waking up your senses, cruelty-free and Certified Natural Personal Care PRIMAVERA Energizing Ginger Lime Body Wash is the perfect marriage of citrus and zing. This gentle, non-drying, gently foaming today wash effectively removes dirt and excess oils without stripping the skin. And the wide awake scents of ginger and lime will leave you awake, rejuvenated and ready to take on the day (or in my case, the night!)

Totally Awesome.

...in my shower!

xoxo,
BF

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In-My-Tub-Tuesday: LAVANILA 2-in-1 Body Wash in Vanilla Grapefruit

Posted on March 5, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

Happy In-My-Tub-Tuesday, beauties!
I’m a little bummed because my cold water knob in my bathtub is out and I have just fallen in love with this new body wash from LAVANILA!

You may remember my prior grapefruit gushing over LAVANILA products. I am a big, big, BIG fan of their all-natural, sweet-smelling deodorant and fragrance. And I am happy to report that The Healthy Body Wash 2-in-1 is just as delightfully delicious as all of their other products!

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: LAVANILA The Healthy Body Wash 2-in-1 in Vanilla Grapefruit ($14 for 8 oz.)

This time-maximizing 2-in-1 shower & shave is a crisp cocktail of sparkling pink grapefruit juice with a splash of warm Madagascar vanilla. The result? A body wash so delicious-smelling that you want to want to drink it! But please don’t. This all-natural, vegan & cruelty-free body wash gently cleanses while providing enough moisture and slip for a smooth shave.

Hydrating coconut & rosehip oils partner with soothing aloe & calendula for a lusciously lathering wash that hydrates and quenches skin while preventing irritation and dryness.

Yet again, my senses are satiated and my skin feels soft thanks to the lovely Lavanila!!

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Beecology Moisturizing Lavender with Bergamot Body Wash

Posted on February 26, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

As you guys know, I looooooove small businesses! The businesses that give it their all and put more love into their products than many people possess in their little fingers are what really inspire me.

Beecology is a new discovery of mine – a line developed by husband and wife beekeepers, Amy and David. They wanted to find a resourceful, innovative way to repurpose their excess beeswax and support their beekeeping family and, thus, Beecology was born.

Beecology Moisturizing Lavender with Bergamot Body Wash ($8.99)

If you have sensitive skin, this is a skin winner! It’s a super gentle cleanser that’s sulfate-and-preservative-free and is made with the aforementioned beeswax as well as virgin hemp oil and aloe. It does the job of cleansing without stripping the skin of vital, nourishing oils.

And while I was expecting an overwhelming scent of honey, lavender and bergamot, I was pleasantly surprised by the delicate scent that it imparted. It was less like tubtime and more like teatime!

I urge you to try this small beauty biz out for yourself. With a broad selection of eco-friendly, natural bath and body products including beeswax lip balm, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, they also manufacture two paraben free honey hand and body creams and moisturizing bar soaps. They can be found in about 150 stores in the US, Canada and online sites including, BeautySage.com

Another reason I’m a big champ of this bee-based beauty brand? They follow the Paul Newman philanthropic principle that I adore so much. They donate 10% of their net profits to their consumer’s charity of choice. Each supported product contains a charity code. After the purchase, consumers can visit Beecology’s charity web site, wwww.sweetyear.org to enter the code and designate to which charity their percentage should be donated.

As sweet as honey, this company is!

xoxo,
BF

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In-My-Tub-Tuesday: DDF Glycolic Wash

Posted on November 27, 2012 by BeautyFrosting

Who really loves to clean their face?
Not I said the fly.

But it’s a necessary evil. Like brushing your teeth.

One that will perhaps keep us from looking so evil later in life.

And one that I never, never miss before I head to bed.

DDF Glycolic Wash ($28)

So what makes this necessary evil more enjoyable?
When I find a cleanser that multitasks for me!

DDF Glycolic Wash is a cleansing, anti-aging, restorative and renewing quadruple threat!

It deep cleanses with 5% glycolic acid, purifying the pores and minimizing the appearance of those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

The perfect ph-balanced pairing of the glycolic acid and choice skin conditioners make for a blissful marriage for your skin.

Even for the most sensitive of skin, like yours truly, it won’t strip, dry or dehydrate.

It just feels goooooood!

And your skin will just be left feeling cleaner, younger, glowing and ravishingly radiant!

xoxo,

BF Asks: Do you dread or love washing your face? What is your cleanser of choice?