First – if you like grapefruit, you MUST try LATHER Pink Grapefruit & Ginger Illuminating Creme and the Pink Grapefruit & Ginger Sugar Scrub. I’ve always been a big LATHER fan, but these products are my favorites by far. I’m not really a huge fan of ginger, but the ginger works so well with the grapefruit, it just smells fresh and clean. Like a breath of fresh air when you get to relax at a spa after a long day (or okay – fine in your own bathtub). The scrub is not oily (very important for me) – I much prefer a body scrub that rinses clean. And, it’s got enough grit to really exfoliate. There are so many sissy scrubs out there. This is not one of them. And the body cream has a wonderful micro-glitter shimmer – just enough to give your skin a glow without looking like you’re going to a rave. I can’t say enough good things about these products – love, love, love, love!!!

Second – I’ve reviewed CLEAN perfumes before (by Dlish), but I’ve never tried the one called Sweet Layer. A local beauty store was having a discount sale so I picked some up. OMG – it smells like fresh laundry and pink lemonade! It’s a light, lovely, every-day scent. (Note: as I’m hunting for links, I’m seeing that they have deodorant! I’m so buying one as soon as I finish writing this!) I also tested the regular CLEAN perfume – it has a bit of a lemony note. I also loved that one. The only reason I didn’t buy both is because I have a similar one at home. And that brings me to number three…

Third – C.O. Bigelow Lemon Eau de Parfum – love this fresh, lemony scent! It reminds me of sugary lemon drop candies. Definitely one of my go-to fragrances.

What’s your favorite fresh scent?

Jen

Since 1990, Bath & Body Works has been creating a variety of memorable scents in lotions, body washes and body sprays and has expanded into men’s care, aromatherapy and various home scents, hand soaps and candles. The continual evolution of new product creation and innovative scent concepts has kept Bath and Body Works a cruelty-free favorite among almost every woman I know.

Paris Amour and Charmed Life are two of the newest scents to hit the shelves of Bath and Body Works this fall. True to form, these two scents are both innovative and smell perfectly girly! Made with a blend of sparkling mandarin, petite strawberries, French Tulip, French Vanilla as well as other beautiful scents, Paris Amour makes me feel sophisticated like a chic French woman on the streets of Paris. It’s completely romantic and elegant!

Charmed Life is also feminine but in a more adventurous way. With a seemingly brighter mix of scents such as Crisp Apple, Sparkling Pear, Soft Jasmine and Creamy Vanilla (along with other scents), Charmed Life is slightly bolder and sexier without being overpowering. It captures attention in a smart, confident way – the way a business woman with sexy glasses and heels might.

An 8 ounce body lotion is priced at $10.50 each, but with frequent online and in store promotions, Bath and Body Works makes it practically necessary to stock up on these two beautiful body scents this fall.

Products Include: Shower Gel ($10.50), Body Lotion ($10.50), Fragrance Mist ($12.50), Eau de Toilette ($29.50), Bubble Bath ($12.00), Shimmer Mist ($14.00), Select A Shimmer ($14.00)

Lauren

An S & G display at my local Target had caught my eager product-seeking eyes recently, and since I was looking for a new body wash to try (what product junkie doesn’t crave something new?!) I decided to drop $9.99 on a  16.9 fl. oz. bottle of Clean, Girls Skin Softening cream cleanser.  Talk about ten bucks well-spent: this creamy lotion lathers well and is lightly scented with Mist You Madly’s™ beautiful notes of bergamot, blackcurrant, magnolia, freesia, vanilla and musk (fragrance info courtesy of The Soap and Glory Daily Muse).  Girls–and guys–with sensitive noses need not be afraid; nothing offensive about this delectable combo.

Ingredients include:

• Natural vanilla fruit extracts

• Orchid extracts

• Built-in Moisturizing Matrix

• Perfume

How to use:

• Rub a handful of Clean, Girls™ onto slightly damp skin until it forms a thick, luxurious lather, and then rinse.

• Dry off, and follow with moisturizer if you feel you must.

Because I loved this cleanser so much, I look forward to trying other products, all of which are available at many Target locations within the US.  (If you prefer, you may also order online from target.com.)

Soap & Glory Clean Girls body wash

Click here if you’d like to learn more about Soap & Glory.

I’ll be the first to admit how much I love lying in the sun and soaking up its delicious rays, but I’m also smart enough to recognize the inherent risks associated with such a sybaritic indulgence. So, what’s a heliolatrous gal to do?  Should I simply hide my ashen legs underneath multiple layers?  Why would I want to do that, when I can have a healthy Jergens Natural Glow, instead.  As an additional bonus, my favorite formula–the firming daily moisturizer–may also help reduce the appearance of cellulite. What beach bunny wouldn’t love that?

For best results, here’s how to apply (courtesy of Jergens.com):

• Always apply to freshly cleansed skin–this will help the moisturizer become fully absorbed.
• Smooth on evenly and thoroughly, just as you would with any daily moisturizer.
• Use sparingly on knuckles, knees, ankles and in between fingers and toes; these areas are dry and will absorb more of the product.
• For a natural look on the back of hands and top of feet, gently feather the product toward fingers and toes.
• For a natural look, apply the product to the tops of your arms and then blend around to the underarms.
• Rinse excess residue from the palms of hands, between fingers and around nails.
• As with any moisturizer, allow drying for several minutes before you dress.
• Avoid getting wet for at least three hours after initial application.

Another thing to remember: exfoliation isn’t just for our faces!  After subjecting the skin on our bods to the harsh, drying effects of winter wind and indoor heating systems, now’s the perfect time to channel your inner snake and shed those icky dead dermal cells.   Not only will your skin feel better, you’ll also haven an easier time distributing Natural Glow (or any other self-tanner) evenly–which means you’re a lot less likely to wind up sporting a pumpkin-hued “tan”.  Check out the FAQs for a pretty extensive list of hints and tips.

I realize this product may not be everyone’s idea of a Summer Must-Have, but regular and careful use of this terrific moisturizer from cruelty-free drugstore favorite Jergens has helped me achieve a healthy glow which looks–and feels–almost as good as an old-fashioned tan.

Jergens Natural Glow Firming Moisturizer

Definition retrieved from Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary .

These luxurious body lotions feature up to 97% natural ingredients, proving that natural really can be even better than the chemical-laden alternatives. They use the finest plant-derived ingredients and are paraben-free.

Total Nourishment Body Moisturiser uses Acai Berry to nourish the skin. The Acai Berry is considered a rich super-food that has been known to promote skin health. It’s 10 times as many antioxidants and vitamins as grapes and twice as many as blueberries. It also has Cranberry, which is known to stimulate cell turnover for smoother skin. And the Mangosteen Extract is also an antioxidant that’s 100 times more powerful than vitamins A, C, and E.

I’ve been using the Total Nourishment lotion for only a week and my skin feels amazing. Seriously, amazing. It’s so smooth. My legs have never felt this smooth before. It absorbs really fast, but lasts all day. It has a berry scent, a little strong for my sensitive nose, but it’s not too overpowering like those Bath and Body Works lotions.

Cocoa Butter Body Moisturiser features Vitamin E and Cocoa Butter, as well as a variety of natural oils, to provide intense moisture and radiance. I’ve been using this one for my hands and on those super-dry areas, like my feet, elbows, and knees. It’s a little slower to absorb, but still doesn’t feel sticky or greasy. It’s transformed my cracking knuckles and smoothed away the rough spots on my knees and elbows. I love it.

Learn more about these wonderful products by following Jergens Naturals on Twitter.

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