Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Ultra-Hydrating Body Butter - HOLY GRAIL! - pics, swatches, review!

Hello, Beautiful!

I have to admit that I'm the worst when it comes to apply body lotion/body butter on a regular basis - especially to any area other than my arms. I'm just really lazy. However, there is one body butter that is truly a holy grail product for me that makes me want to apply it, and that product is the Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Ultra-Hydrating Body Butter! This stuff has the most amazing lightweight, silky whipped texture that just sinks into skin so beautifully.

I have the Vanilla Apricot scent, which is yummy, but she also has a pure vanilla scent that I really want to try in the future (it's just exclusive to her website right now, and recently made available in one QVC kit). Check out all the product info, along with my full review, after the pics!

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Ultra-Hydrating Body Butter
Scent: Vanilla Apricot

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Ultra-Hydrating Body Butter Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $35.00 (8 fl oz full size). Available on the Josie Maran website, Sephora's website, QVC's website, and everywhere else Josie Maran products are sold. Sephora's website also has a larger size, 13.5 oz, for $48.00 (which will likely be the one I buy next).

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Product Info...

Silky, intensely hydrating body butter. Packed with luscious oils and whipped to a feather-light texture, it sinks in instantly for velvety soft skin in a flash. Spread the love and feel the difference.

Josie Maran's signature ingredient, argan oil, is spun into a unique creamy butter to easily revitalize skin and restore softness while improving skin's texture. Powerful antioxidants enrich and nourish your skin as you indulge your senses with a subtle all-natural aroma.

A powerhouse of more than 10 plant oils and extracts, plus the star of the show, 100% pure argan oil. No parabens or harsh artificial fragrances.



My Review...

I originally fell in love with the Josie Maran hand cream - which is my holy grail hand cream and the moment and I also have a full sized tube of that (which will last for such a long time; it's a huge tube!). It also has the Vanilla Apricot scent. Seeing how as much I loved the hand cream, I knew I'd have to love her body butter. And I was right!

I don't always take price into consideration - I buy everything from drugstore to low-end to high-end and luxury products - but I did hesitate for a long while to buy this body butter soley because of the price. I mean $35 for 8 ounces of body butter seems pretty pricey, but wow do I love this stuff!

I can justify for the price tag when it's a product that I use daily, a product that works, and a product that I actually look forward to using!

This texture is really something unlike any other body butter I've ever used, and even unlike any other body lotion I've used. It has such a lightweight silky whipped texture that spreads and melts into the skin so beautifully. A little will go a long way -- you'll find you need far less of this.

Most body butters are thick, which makes them a bit more hydrating than a body lotion. But this is so lightweight and you need so much less than typical body butters (at least, I find I need less).

The first time I ever used this I definitely used way too much and it was really hot outside, so I was turning into a slippery mess (but never greasy). Then I realized I didn't need nearly as much as I had used, and starting using less and less until I find the right balance for my skin. This hydrates so well - even rough spots like elbows, knees and heels! I use this whenever I do a pedicure and I use her hand cream as a cuticle cream (and I've even used it on my feet and heels - works great there too).

I find the hand cream and her body butter have a very similar texture and feel, but I find this to be just a little more lightweight and softer in texture (if softer is even a way to describe a product like a body butter).

My only complaint, if any complaint, is it's not very travel friendly. It's not something I'd want to throw in my purse, as it's pretty big. I do know QVC sells this body butter with a travel sized one, but I purchased mine from Sephora.

As far as scents go, there are several and what scents are available will depend on where you shop from. Some places only carry a few scents, while places like QVC has even more.

Here is a list of all the scents I could find:

• Vanilla Apricot
• Vanilla Fig
• Sweet Citrus
• Lavender Citrus
• Lavender
• Vanilla Bean
• Unscented
• Be Loved (a jasmine scent)
• Be Strong (a ginger scent)
• Be Comforted (like a warm apple crisp baking in the oven)

If you couldn't tell already by my review, this is a body butter that I would highly recommend! If you are in a Sephora and they carry Josie Maran, stop by and just feel the texture of this body butter.... although with the amount of people that stick their hands in tester products I wonder if it would still feel and smell the same. Either way, this is an amazing body butter. Simply the best I've used, and that's why it's a holy grail product for me!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this body butter? Have you tried this or is this on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Pacifica Hand & Body Lotion Wipes in Tuscan Blood Orange - pics, review

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It seems there are products in wipe form everywhere nowadays! Sometimes though, that can majorly come in handy - such as for travel, purse, car, and just general laziness. Pacifica has Hand & Body Lotion Wipes, which come in a few scents. I have the scent Tuscan Blood Orange. Check out my full review below, including all the product info, after the pics.

Pacifica Hand & Body Lotion Wipes
Scent: Tuscan Blood Orange

Pacifica Hand & Body Lotion Wipes Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $7.00 (per pack of 30 wipes). Available on the Pacifica website, at Target, and everywhere else Pacifica products are sold.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses

Easily wipe on lasting moisture and watch dryness disappear in seconds. Simple to use, fast and portable. Each biodegradable cloth is scented with Pacifica's signature fragrance blends and infused with coconut milk and skin loving naturals that will bring back your skin's youthful glow in an instant. Super simple scented moisture whenever and wherever you need it. Formulated for all skin types. Vegan and cruelty free.

Currently available in three scents: Tuscan Blood Orange, Indian Coconut Nectar and Hawaiian Ruby Guava. All three just happen to be my top three scents from Pacifica. I find they're not heavily scented - which is nice because it keeps them non-offensive.

They are soft and really do moisturize your skin without being greasy. I like the idea of a lotion wipe - especially for travel or to keep in my purse; far less messy and I've had lotion messes in my purse before. I don't know if I would replace my regular lotion completely with these, but I do think these are a great on-the-go option or for anyone who needs quick application anywhere, anytime (just like they say).

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these lotion wipes? Have you tried them or are they on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Adidas Women's Fruity Rhythm Body Spray & Body Fragrance - pics, reviews

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At the end of August I reviewed a few Adidas for men body care items and said I would be reviewing some of the Adidas for women body care items. In this post I have the Adidas for Women Fruity Rhythm Body Spray (deodorant) and Body Fragrance. Check out my review on these two below, including all the product info, after the pics!

Adidas Women's
Fruity Rhythm Body Spray

 

Adidas Women's
Fruity Rhythm Body Fragrance

 

Adidas Women's Fruity Rhythm Body Spray & Body Fragrance Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $3.47 (4 oz full size) for Body Spray deodorant and $8.00 (2.5 fl oz full size) for Body Fragrance. Available at Walmart and everywhere else Adidas Women's body care products are sold.

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

The Adidas Fruity Rhythm scent is described for the girl who is looking for dynamism and style.

TOP NOTES: sparkling and fruity cocktail of blackcurrant and raspberry
MID NOTES: playful harmony of cyclamen and freesia
BASE NOTES: sensuality and modernity of sandalwood and musk

The Body Spray is a spray deodorant. There are other fragrances available; I believe 7 or 8 scents in total. I thought the scent was fruity with a floral kick. I don't personally like spray deodorants, so I don't think this is something I would recommend unless you like spray deodorants. I didn't find it really kept me fresh all day.

The Body Fragrance is the same Fruity Rhythm scent, but in a spray fragrance formula for everyday wear. Just like the deodorant body spray, there are other scents in the body fragrance.

Overall, I think if you like fruity scented body products then you'll like the Fruity Rhythm line from the Adidas for women body care line!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these women's fragrances from Adidas? Have you tried them or are they on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Adidas Men's Body Care: 24H Anti-Perspirant, Deo Body Spray, Hair & Body Wash - pics, swatches, reviews

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You can find Adidas Body Care products for men at Walmart and Target. They're really affordable at $3.47 each, and there is a good selection to choose from. They also have some for women, which I'll show you in another post coming up soon. In this post I have three Adidas Mens' Body Care products: their 24H Anti-Perspirant in Dynamic Pulse, their Deo Body Spray in Pure Game, and their Hair & Body Wash in Deep Energy. Check out my full review on each product, including all the product info, after each set of pics.

Adidas Dynamic Pulse 24H Anti-Perspirant

Adidas Dynamic Pulse 24H Anti-Perspirant Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: about $3.47 each, depending where you shop (2.8 oz full size). Available at Walmart, Target and everywhere else Adidas for men body care products are sold.

My Rating: 3 out of 5 Kisses

A solid 24-hour anti-perspirant. The Dynamic Pulse scent is a clean aromatic fragrance. Developed with athletes.

The male product tester who tried this really liked the scent of this, but if you put too much on he said it could become too strong. It did keep him dry for the most part - but his arm pits and even his arm pit hair became super dry.

He recommends applying this to your arm pits right after you get out the shower, so your arm pits are bit moist. Then again, I should mention he has really sensitive arm pits and has reactions to a lot of deodorants.

He thought this was alright, but isn't something he would pick up again only because it didn't work for his arm pits (a lot of deodorants don't). However, this may work great for you and I can also chime in and say I loved the scent!

Adidas Pure Game Deo Body Spray

 

Adidas Pure Game Deo Body Spray Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: About $3.47 depending where you shop (4 oz full size). Available at Walmart, Target and everywhere else Adidas for men body care products are sold. 

My Rating: 3 out of 5 Kisses

Feel and smell good all day with the new Adidas Body Sprays. Formulated with 24H fresh power technology, they provide an immediate cooling sensation, strong efficacy and intense fragrance experience. The bottle has a cap-free actuator, so you can just pull it out of your sports bag and spray. Developed with athletes.

The scent Pure Game is described as a green woody fragrance. To me, it smelled fresh but also was a manly fragrance - if you know what I mean. To my male product tester he felt it smelled like something from Axe - it was a bit strong, but still wearable if used sparingly.

Other scents are available; in fact I think there are 8 scents avilable.

As far as how it performs, he felt it was okay - nothing extraordinary, but also better than just average. It did feel cold to him when he sprayed it on, but didn't find it extremely refreshing. It does spray out kind of fast, so it's easy to over-do the scent - so he warns you to be careful and use a light hand when spraying this on.

He recommends using this more as a body spray and not as a deodorant spray - something more to use to freshen up throughout the day, if needed. He also recommends using it to spray in your shoes or clothing.

Adidas Deep Energy Hair & Body Wash

 

Adidas Deep Energy Hair & Body Wash Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: About $3.47 depending where you shop (13.5 fl oz full size). Available at Walmart, Target and everywhere else Adidas for men body care products are sold. 

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

A concentrate of energy feeling for a passionate man looking for vivifying sensations. The Deep Energy scent is described as a woody ambery fragrance. Enriched with ginseng and developed with athletes.

Use on your body and your hair - making this a great travel product for guys who don't want to pack a bunch of stuff.

My male product tester thought the scent was okay - a bit strong, but for a body wash it was okay. The scent doesn't stick around for long after a shower, so you'll be able to apply whatever other cologne or something you want after it without mixing fragrance.

Other scents are available; I believe there are 9 in total.

He felt you needed to use a lot of this to get yourself clean; between himself, his father and his son they used up 75% of the bottle in under a week! But I guess that also means they liked it. You do get a bunch in here - you get 13.5 fl oz.

However, he did specifically mention it dried out his hair and he did not like it for his hair and wouldn't recommend. Keep in mind everyone's hair type is different so it may work perfectly fine for you! He has coarse, curly hair that is a bit dry to begin with.

I think 2-in-1 products are great for travel and I think this is a great choice for guys who want to smell like a guy and save time!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these Adidas mens body care products? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Konjac Sponges: French Clay Facial Sponges (French Green Clay, French Pink Clay) and the Big Body Buffer - pics, reviews

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Have you heard of the Konjac Sponge Co.? This is a new-to-me brand that really intrigued me because of their products. I have three of their sponges to share with you in this post: I have two of their French Clay Facial Sponges -- the Puff Sponge with added French Green Clay for Normal to Oily Skin, and the Puff Sponge with added French Pink Clay for Tired & Devitalized Skin. I also have their Big Body Buffer Sponge. These sponges have an amazingly soft, non-irritating texture - and I'm sensitive to textures, especially sponges, and I didn't mind the way these felt.

100% natural vegetable sponges for face and body. These sponges have no artificial coloring and are blended with natures finest and purest natural ingredients. They gently exfoliate for naturally deep cleansing. Made with 100% natural konjac fibre from the root of the Amorphophallus konjac plant, these sponges are moisture rich and naturally alkaline, balancing the acidity of the skin and its oils. The unique net-like structure of the sponge gently massages the skin and stimulates blood flow and new growth of skin cells, leaving the skin extremely soft, clean and refreshed. The extra soft texture is ideal for even the most hypersensitive skin. The sponge will not damage the delicate skin surface and is non-abrasive. Deeply cleanses the pores, helping eliminate dirt, excess oil, bacteria, blackheads and blocked pores.

Check out my all the product info after each set of pics.

Konjac Sponge Co. 

Sponge Puff with added French Green Clay
for Normal to Oily Skin

 

Konjac Sponge Co. Sponge Puff with added French Green Clay for Normal to Oily Skin Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $9.00 (1 sponge pack). Available on the Konjac Sponge Co. website (they do ship to the USA), on Beauty Habit's website, and everywhere else Konjac Sponge Co. products are sold. Click here to locate a retailer near you and in your country.

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

The perfect facial sponge for normal to combination or oily t-zone skin. French Green Clay is used at the finest spas. It contains micro molecules which absorbs dirt, oil, and bacteria, while gently cleansing the pores. Green Clay has been widely used as an effective facial cleansing cream for a long time, since it has very strong sterilization function.

Note: As with all the Konjac sponges, they should be treated gently and squeezed out after use between the palms of your two flattened hands. Never wring them out and always allow to air dry between uses. Change your sponge whenever it starts to look tired or broken down (remember, its a biodegradable plant based product!).

Konjac Sponge Co.
Sponge Puff with added French Pink Clay
for Tired & Devitalized Skin

Konjac Sponge Co. Sponge Puff with added French Pink Clay for Tired & Devitalized Skin Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $9.00 (1 sponge pack). Available on the Konjac Sponge Co. website (they do ship to the USA), on Beauty Habit's website, and everywhere else Konjac Sponge Co. products are sold. Click here to locate a retailer near you and in your country.

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

The perfect facial sponge for sensitive easily irritated, hypersensitive skin. Pink clay is a mix of red and white clay. Pink clay is soft, and is recommended for tired, sensitive and dehydrated skin types. It helps to turn rough and hardened skin into soft and radiant skin, rejuvenating and plumping, as well as helping return the skin's natural elasticity. Great for skin that has had lots of sun exposure.

Note: As with all the Konjac sponges, they should be treated gently and squeezed out after use between the palms of your two flattened hands. Never wring them out and always allow to air dry between uses. Change your sponge whenever it starts to look tired or broken down (remember, its a biodegradable plant based product!).

Konjac Sponge Co.
The Big Body Buffer Sponge

Konjac Sponge Co. The Big Body Buffer Sponge Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $13.00 (1 sponge pack). Available on the Konjac Sponge Co. website (they do ship to the USA), on Beauty Habit's website, and everywhere else Konjac Sponge Co. products are sold. Click here to locate a retailer near you and in your country. 

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

This is their biggest sponge ever! A wopping handful of Konjac Sponge in purest 100% konjac. Measuring approximately 90x150x30 mm when hydrated.

Ergonomically shaped for a lovely big deep cleanse and drench of the skin. Gently exfoliating, pH balanced and deeply soft and comfy. Makes your favorite bath cleanser go a very long way!

Note: As with all the Konjac sponges, they should be treated gently and squeezed out after use between the palms of your two flattened hands. Never wring them out and always allow to air dry between uses.

This sponge should last several months with gentle care, but change your sponge whenever it starts to look tired or broken down (remember, its a biodegradable plant based product!).

This sponge is easy to use, but can feel slippery in your hand. Does a nice job at distributing body products and feeling soft on the skin.

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these sponges? Which one would you try? If you have tried these, let me know what you think about them! Discuss in the comments below.