Product Reviews

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Honest Mama Glow on Body Cream

Oh my goodness!!! If I had to recommend one all over body cream, this would be it. This cream was developed with postnatal mamas in mind, but honestly I would recommend this for anyone.

The Glow on Body cream firms and rehydrates the body, supporting everywhere from the belly to bottom. The long lasting hydration provided has clinically shown to help skin bounce back after pregnancy and reduce cellulite. I used this after the birth of my current baby and I am still using it religiously. Everyday after a bath or shower I put this on all the spots I feel need a little extra love.

I have seen a dramatic improvement in my skins firmness. I do not plan on stopping my use of this cream. The formula is a blend of shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin E, and responsibly sourced mica. The product is also made without parabens, phalates, fragrances, DMAE, and petrolatum. So try this out ladies.

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YSL Y

This seductive mens fragrance is a classic. launched in 2017, but YSL released a revamped version in 2018. The top notes are bergamont, ginger, and apple. The middle notes are sage, geranium, and juniper berries. The base note is vetiver, cedar, amberwood, tonka bean, and olibanum.

YSL touts this fragrance as masculinity redefined. The notes synchronize perfectly to create a super seductive scent that embodies masculine energy. It is the perfect year round scent from date night to the board room.

With its pleasant simplicity, this masculine fragrance is sure to draw many compliments. I find it intoxicating when you have your guy close by, but not too overpowering. So, ladies go out and buy this scent for your special guy and men this scent is sure to please.

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Kate Spade

I recently acquired the Kate Spade Knott Rosy Garden embossed pebbled leather medium satchel. The Knott Rosy Garden collection is feminine yet chic with a modern flair. Kate Spade New York, now owned by Tapestry INC. have a fun friendly feel to their designs. They are feminine, but not over the top.

The majority of the bags are made from high quality leather and are known for being sturdy and practical. Everyone has come to love these stylish yet functional bags.

There are currently many A-list lovers of the brand from Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Mindy Kaling, and Taylor swift. They are a designer brand that has continued to appeal to many over the decades. The unique feminine style continues to honor the vision, values, and principles of the late Kate Spade.

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Pureology Smooth Perfection

My hair is naturally curly, but I like to wear it very smooth and straight. I get Brazilian Blowouts every ten to twelve weeks. The Brazillian Blowout Shampoo and conditioner are great. I still use Brazillian Blowout styling products, but for my thick curly hair, Pureology Smooth Perfection shampoo and conditioner smooth my hair out the best.

Pureology Smooth Perfection shampoo and conditioner tame the frizz and calm my hair. The formula has shea butter to smooth the hair and sesame oils to keep the hair hydrated. Also in the formula is Camelia oil to fight frizz at the very source.

This unique compound also contains an exclusive Thermal Anti-fade complex to keep the hair shiny and healthy. The Pureology line is sulfate-free and helps maintain color and chemically treated hair. After washing, conditioning, and styling, my hair is a lot smoother and sleeker. I would definitely reccomend this product for those who want to tame frizzy and or color/chemically treated hair.

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Gucci Guilty Pour Homme

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme smells intoxicating. I fell in love with this amber woody fragrance for men when my husband wore it. He has the 5oz eau de toilette bottle.

The top notes are french lavender and Italian lemon. The middle note is orange flower and the base note is cedarwood and patchouli. This creates a very aromatic fragrance, I am guilty of falling for.

I love the classic Gucci branding and packaging. The mens comes in a heavy glass bottle covered in anthrancite and the womens comes in a block bronze. These look very nice on a vanity or wherever you like to keep your fragrances.

A 5 oz of the Gucci Guilty Pour Homme in the eau de toilette retails at $148 dollars right now at Macys. The Gucci Guilty Pour Homme parfum spray retails at $204 for 5oz at Macys. This is as of November 2022. The pricing will vary of course.

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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

Light blue was launched in 2001 and has held its popularity throughout the years. It is typically seen as a summertime fragrance. It exudes the feeling of a Sicilian summer. However, it is such a good crisp scent, you could wear it anytime.

The top notes in the fragrance are Sicilian lemon, cedar, apple, and bellflower. Middle notes are jasmine, bamboo, and lovely white rose. Base notes are amber, cedar, and musk.

I decided to purchase, after using a smaller sample of the fragrance gifted from Macys. The limited edition gift set was what I decided upon. The packaging is exquisite with the beautiful blue and white color combination and the D&G logo.

Inside this glorious gift set, you get 3oz of Light Blue, a 1.6oz body cream, and a 0.33oz body spray. The body spray is currently selling for $114 dollars as of November 2022.

This floral fruity scent is such a classic. I have recieved many compliments while wearing this fragrance. With, all the perfume gift sets and deals during the holiday season, now is the time to consider purchasing one.

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Gucci Guilty

The verdict is in and I am guilty. Guilty of absolutely falling in love with this fragrance. Gucci Guilty is my fragrance of the season. There are so many wonderful notes in this fragrance combined to create an alluring, pleasant fragrance.

The fragrance has notes of amber, pink pepper, peach, geranium, lilac and patchouli. Its a very sensual scent and I love it. It’s currently in my top five fragrances this season.

I was kindly gifted a sample of Gucci Guilty for Women by Macys and I am in love. I not only got compliments from my husband, but several people out and about. Give Gucci Guilty a try and you may find yourself guilty too.

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Libre by Yves Saint Laurent

Libre by Yves Saint Laurent is a sultry, feminine fragrance. The scent is a combination of citrus and musky notes. To obtain this glorious scent, is a fusion of lavender essence from France and Morrocan orange blossom for a sensual touch.

The floral notes combined with a hint of musk, create a daring feminine fragrance. Libre smells very pleasant and lasts all day. Apply the fragrance lightly. The scent quickly calms down and melds with your skin for a pleasant sultry scent that lasts all day.

I tried this fragrance as it was one of the many samples that, Macys sent me to review. My husband gifted me the YSL Libre gift set after falling in love with this fragrance. You can find this set currently as of November 2022 at Sephora, Macys, and Ulta.

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Bare Minerals Prime Time Brightening Foundation Primer

The Bare Minerals Prime Time primer is good for your skin and the environment. It is cruelty free and enriched with Vitamins C & E. The product is made without any oil and feels good on the skin.

It blends in smoothly and covers any pores or discolorations. I have found, that it pairs well with almost any type of foundation. I have used it with a cream, serum and powder foundation. Just make sure it is blended in and dried before applying the foundation.

On a laid back day, i will just let my serum and moisturizer soak in, then apply the primer without any foundation. The primer gives the skin a beautiful glow in and of itself.

For around twenty six dollars plus tax, the primer is at a decent price point. The bottle will last you a while. This Bare Minerals primer is good for any skin type and should be gentle to your skin. I have this primer in rotation and is in my top three favorites thus far. Stay tuned, as I discuss the others in future posts.

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Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Eye Serum

Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Eye Serum does what it says, but I speak on behalf of someone without visible signs of aging around my eyes. I am of the mindset that you should take preventative measures before the signs of aging appear to minimize the damage.

One way to do so, is to keep your skin hydrated and replenished on a cellular level. The Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Eye Serum uses Biocellular Longoza technology which reenergizes the skin. After using this product, my skin around my eyes was brighter, firmer, and more supple. There is a rye extract in the formula that is supposed to visibly tone and firm the skin.

One of my favorite skin care ingredients is in this eye serum, Hyaluronic acid, which will provide your skin with just the right amount of hydration. I was initially gifted this several months ago from Influenster and Dior and now use daily.

This eye serum, by Dior is now apart of my daily skincare arsenal to fight those signs of aging. It will cost around $80, but a little bit goes a long way. One bottle can last you at least a few months. I definitely recommend adding this product to your skin care routine.