dulash Dual Acting Eyelash Gel


Dual Acting Eyelash Gel ($95) is an innovative eyelash growth stimulating and conditioning system, with a natural gel formula. Use dúlash at the base of your lashes to stimulate growth, and directly on lashes to condition and strengthen even the weakest lashes. Ready to use in one sleek, “dual-brush” container, dúlash - Dual Acting Eyelash Gel is the ultimate solution to longer, thicker, richer lashes in just four weeks.

Typically, only about 24% of a woman’s eyelashes ever reach full length, and most sustain damage or breakage from curling, makeup or cleansing. dúlash – Dual Acting Eyelash Gel not only stimulates maximum growth in up to 88% of eyelashes, but provides a simple way to condition your lashes at the same time.

dúlash is an all natural product that does not contain prostaglandin or synthetic prostaglandin derivatives. It is not a prescription drug and won’t change eye color or discolor skin. dúlash has never been tested on animals and a portion of every sale goes to the Humane Society of America.

Use dúlash - Dual Acting Eyelash Gel morning and night - even between eye makeup applications. dúlash is a clear gel that can be used in combination with your eyeliner and eye shadow and is an excellent base for your mascara.

Soy Delites Candles Review


Their soy candles are handmade with care in Austin, Texas using 100% natural soy wax and cotton wicks. Clean burning and long lasting, Soy Delites Candles are your eco-friendly and healthy candle alternative.

They offer several styles to choose from, including tealights, votives, travel tins, and our signature glasses in a diverse array of alluring scents, like clean and invigorating Ginger Lemongrass or bold and sensuous Sandalwood Amber. At Soy Delites, they strive to make not only incredibly aromatic and clean burning candles, but they hope to give you a visually stunning and beautiful experience.


Soy candles are much better for our health and environment than traditional paraffin candles. Soy candles do not emit the soot. Not only do paraffin candles leave black residue on the containers they were burned in, but prolonged use of these candles can stain your walls, ceilings, curtains or blinds, and even carpets or rugs. Another benefit of soy wax is that it is a biodegradable product. This means it cleans up easily with just soap and warm water. You no longer have to worry about the mess paraffin makes when cleaning up your candle holders.

To date, the EPA (or any other organization) has not conclusively studied the long term health issues that may arise from burning paraffin wax candles compared to burning soy candles. However, the EPA did find organic chemicals and known carcinogens, such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein in paraffin wax. In addition, Rezaei et al. studied the combustion characteristics of soy, paraffin and beeswax candles, and they concluded that measurable amounts of formaldehyde were detected when burning paraffin candles.

My Thoughts: I received a Set of 2 Glass Candles in the scents of my choice, Bergamot and Fruit Explosion. With 75 hours of burning time, these slow-burning candles are a steal if bought as a set since you save save 17%. They also offer 20 different tantalizing fragrances such as Orange Vanilla, Rose, Ginger Lemongrass, Gardenia, Mint, Ginger Sandalwood, Spice, Midnight Fig, etc. I love both scents, because they are both uplifting and livens up the atmosphere. The Fruit Explosion has a beach-ready blend of mango, pineapple, peach, and coconut. You can mentally picture yourself basking in the sun, while sipping on a fruity concoction. The Bergamot is a refreshing and crispy scent of citrus that will drive away the ho-hum winter blues. I'm certainly no stranger to Bergamot since it is used in one of my favorite teas, Earl Grey.

Available:
5 oz Glass Candle ($8.50), 5 oz Glass Candles (Set of 3) ($21), Unscented Tealights (Set of 10) ($7), Scented Tealights (Set of $10) ($9), Tins (Set of 4) ($20), Tin Candle ($6), Accessories ($1 - $9), Votives ($1 - $10), 9 oz Glass Candle ($12), and 9 oz Glasses (Set of 2) ($20).

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Liz Earle Naturally Active Haircare Review

Botanical Shampoo and Botanical Shine conditioners compose Liz Earle's first ever haircare range. Using 15 years of botanical expertise, they have created a unique plant-based shampoo that suits all hair and scalp types and 3 performance driven creamy conditioners, each designed to suit specific hair types.


I don't always have a good experience with every shampoo out there, especially the ones that claim to be for all hair types, but I love the Botanical Shine Shampoo ($7.50 - $14.50). With an earthy scent, this shampoo is probably one of the best smelling shampoos I've tried so far. While it doesn't rank as the best shampoo out there, it certainly isn't far behind. After getting highlights a few months ago, my hair hasn't been feeling thick and luxurious as usual and this shampoo puts this feeling back whenever I use it. Plus, it doesn't strip my hair of it's natural oil like some shampoo has a tendency to do. It is made with West African shea butter, natural source vitamin E, shine-boosting apple, and orange extracts plus naturally derived cleansers.


Most conditioners are a hit and miss with me. Therefore, I wasn't really expecting much from the Botanical Shine Conditioner ($7.50 - $14.50). I was in for a rude, yet lovely awakening when I first tried it on my hair. With 95% natural ingredients, it leaves my hair utterly soft and tangle free! The only thing is that it doesn't smell good as the shampoo, but that doesn't matter to me in the least since I'm far more concerned about the quality of a product.

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Dermagenics Giveaway



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They set out to make the best and most affordable anti aging, anti wrinkle moisturizer cream available; a product with none of the toxins found in 99% of all skin care products. They succeeded in creating a pure, simple and effective skin care line that effectively repairs, revitalizes, and renews the skin with the best ingredients that actually work at resurfacing skin and reversing age and skin damage.

Collagen Recovery Cream $85

Hydrates, improves, and repairs skin texture, health and appearance

Sophisticated transdermal delivery system penetrates the dermis to increase collagen production

Physician formulated with cutting-edge recovery technology and naturally effective ingredients

Effectively heals radiation and chemotherapy damaged skin

Contains no ingredients that would impede skin recovery, including: alcohol, formaldehyde, fragrance, dyes, phthalates, alpha hydroxys, and glycolic acid

Special Introductory Offer: Enter coupon code REC410 at checkout to receive 20% off your first order.

Men's Anti-Aging Cream $85

Their advanced peptide repair formula stimulates protein synthesis and collagen production, plunging into all layers of the skin, where it hydrates, protects, and rejuvenates skin to optimal health and appearance. Naturally powerful ingredients include: hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, peptides extracted from marine plankton, squaline, and phospholipids. The combination of these ingredients radically reverses the signs of aging and distress in as little as 30 days.

Incredible Holiday Offer: Buy one, get one free!

Note: Simply complete your purchase and an extra jar of the men's anti aging cream will be included for free. Offer excludes other discounts.

Anti-Aging Moisturizer for Women $85

Dermagenics ultra-intensive anti-aging moisturizer with peptides works because it penetrates skin to the lower levels of the dermis, plumping skin and pushing out wrinkles. It is made without toxins, harnessing its powerful anti-aging benefits from pure, proven ingredients. And with just one moisturizer for all areas of your face, you’ll never need to purchase another eye cream, wrinkle serum, or toner, ever again.

Incredible Holiday Offer: Buy one, get one free!

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Jonathan Product Dirt Collection

Jonathan Product is a celebrity-inspired luxury hair care line. A harmonious fusion of nature and technology, Jonathan Product’s sulfate-free and 100% vegan formulas utilize purified, deionized Essential Water® infused with natural botanicals to leave hair manageable, healthy and effortlessly beautiful. An expert approach to hair care and styling, simplified.

There is something amazing about the way hair looks and behaves the day after, washing that is. It has great manageability and sheen. Dirt gives you the day-after effect simply, without hassle. Mold, chunk, separate, texturize: Have fun.

Dirt Texturizing Paste™ To Go $14 - $26

This non-greasy, non-sticky, water-based texturizing paste is infused with lemongrass essential water to add instant manageability to hair. Sweet almond protein helps to repair and strengthen as white tea, almond, horsetail, and nettle extracts nourish, stimulate, and condition. A potent antioxidant blend of natural plant botanicals combined with a UV filter work to protect hair and prevent color fading. This new mini size allows you to create perfect definition and texture any time, any where.

Silky Dirt Shine & Define Crème $28

Perfect for dull or damaged hair, Silky Dirt helps create amazing supermodel shine, plus sexy, natural, long hair definition as it protects the hair from damage and color fading and adds brilliance, body, and control.

ILARI Perfume Review

As young twenty-something women looking for love in New York, ILARI creator Hillary Schneider unintentionally designed her own personal "Love Potion Number Nine" - a complex mixture of scented oil, body lotion, and mist that individually captured her attention over the years. Wearing all the layered fragrances rendered Hillary magnetic - being stopped in shops, restaurants, and on the streets became the norm for her. One night, outside a downtown restaurant, an attractive fellow diner remarked on her scent saying, "I could fall in love with women who smells beautiful as you..." Alas, Hillary married this gentleman and the rest is history! It isn't doubtful that she wore this perfume on her wedding day. ILARI became the opus of Hillary's quest to package that unforgettable magic and share it women everywhere.


Jasmine doesn't rank as one of my top favorite scents. Amongst Sandalwood, Musk, Ebony Wood, and Orange Blossom; Jasmine is one of the top notes in this perfume though. However, there are no drawbacks when it comes to this scent since my experience has been enchanting as well. It is sophisticated, romantic, and dainty; which makes it perfect to wear on any occasion. The dry down of this fragrance is equally bewitching as well. It is subtle, yet mysterious. This is truly a scent that sweet dreams are made of. It wouldn't come as a surprise that a man would fall for a woman wearing this scent. At $65 for a 0.35 fl. oz. bottle, you can probably make history as well.

ILARI is available at Barneys New York, LA, Chicago stores, Barneys.com, and at http://www.ilarinyc.com.

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Tips from Celebrity Manicurist Beth Fricke

Beth Fricke’s skill, attention to detail and trend-setting style have established her as one of the most prominent manicurists in the fashion, beauty and entertainment industries. She has done covers for such prestigious magazines like Elle, Deutsch Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Nylon, Redbook, Angeleno, and Black Book. She has developed an impressive celebrity roster including Drew Barrymore, Sheryl Crow, Heidi Klum, Mariska Hargitay, Miranda Kerr, Christina Ricci, Mariah Carey, and Lindsay Lohan. Fricke is currently serving as an O∙P∙I Celebrity Manicurist. Additionally, she has contributed to various publications on emerging trends and nail care including Glamour, 944, US Weekly and Genlux. She's sharing her insights on choosing the right shade, nail care, and manicures.


They say that the nail condition is an important indicator of health. What irregularities should we look for and what health problems to they point to?

White spots can be an indicator of diet issues or damage (like a smashed finger). Ridges in the nail can be from too dry cuticles or damage. Purple or blue looking nails or hands are an indication of circulatory issues.

How can you extend the life of a manicure?

The best, easiest way is to put an additional coat of topcoat on and then apply oil to the cuticles.

What nail colors are complimentary on all skin tones?


There are some sheers and slightly darker reds that seem to work pretty universally.

Why should we use different products to moisturize our nails than for our hands?

When we moisturize hands, we are trying to moisturize the skin. When we do nails, we are trying to moisturize parts under the skin or the layered nail, that both require substantially more penetration.

What tips do you recommend to ensure a perfect manicure at home?

File the nails the same shape. Clean out under the nails to make sure there are no rough edges or corners. Gently buff over the top of the nail and cuticle with a soft (220 grit or higher) buffer and then brush them with a wet nail brush.

Before you polish, wipe the nail with some polish remover to remove any oils. Make sure you hit the outer edge of the nail with polish and with the top coat to seal it in.

Zach's Wax Review


Zach's Wax is a bit out there, wild, colorful, temporary, but best of all, it's fun! Whether you want to show team spirit, make a costume stand out, make a sleepover extra special, spice up a boring office meeting, or make a picture memorable; this is a crazy and fun way to do it. Zach’s Wax Extreme Color Gels ($9.99) are water soluble, easy to apply and exceptionally friendly to noncommittal types.

I didn't take any pictures, but I love using Zach's Wax in my son's hair and mine too since it is temporary and washes out with one shampoo. Application is easy since each tube comes with a mascara-like wand and gloves to make it less messy. Despite our dark brown hair, Zach's Wax still stands out. I chose the blue for my son and I chose the pink and red for myself. I've never used colored hair products on my hair prior to this. Therefore, this is a fun and interesting experience for me. Family and friends get a kick out of our colorful hair!

Zach’s Wax Extreme Color Gel is sold for $9.99, but you can buy a set of three (and get 1 free) for $29.99 or buy a set of 6 (and get 2 gels and 2 backpacks free) for $59.95.

Zach's Wax also sells non-colorful and premium hair products: Extra Firm Hold Clear Gel ($14.99), Zach’s Molding Cream ($15.99), and Zach’s Pomade ($15.99).

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Tried and True Touch-Up Tips for a Fiercely Festive Holiday Party Season

The holiday party season is here and you’ll probably be going out straight from work to these festive functions. As the day goes by, even the best-applied make up will slip and fade. Here are some quick touch-ups tips to help you get that “freshly applied” look you started the day with.


- Remove all of your lipstick and lip liner. You’ll want a fresh application to go with your revived make up. Apply a light layer of lip conditioner to soften and smooth your lips while you touch up the rest of your face.

- If things look too messy or dark under the eyes, use a Q-Tip with a little moisturizer to clean the area. Yes, I said moisturizer – it works great for quick cleanups and won’t break down the makeup you apply over it.

- If your eye-shadow has creased or eyeliner has run, blot the area gently with a tissue, then use a brush or sponge to smooth out the remaining color. Apply a little translucent pressed powder over the area to catch any excess oil and then reapply shadow and liner as needed to make your eye makeup look fresh again.

- If you have oily skin, blot away any excess by laying a blotting tissue over a make up sponge and press it lightly over the shiny areas on your face. Do this before you do anything else.

- Once the excess oil on your skin has been blotted, remove the blotting tissue and use the sponge to smooth out your foundation, concealer and blush (women with dry and normal skin should also follow this step). Use a gentle buffing motion, making sure to smooth all edges as you go.

- Use your favorite foundation to touch up blemishes, faded areas and around the mouth. Blend with the sponge or your fingers.

- Apply a little foundation or concealer under the eyes to highlight and brighten the center of your face.

- Lightly dust translucent powder over the face (kabuki brushes are best for this step) to set make up and give you a soft, smooth finish.

- Apply more blush or bronzer and finish with a touch of highlight powder on the tops of your cheekbones.

- Finally, blot off any excess lip conditioner and reapply lip liner and lipstick.

- Shimmering eyes-shadow brushed lightly over the lid.
- Extra black eyeliner smudged with a brush or Q-tip for a sexy,smoky effect.

- A dab of luscious high shine gloss with a burst of shimmering sparkle over your lipstick to give it holiday gleam.

Lisa Hoffman Madagascar Orchid Candle Review


An avid traveler and true beauty connoisseur, Lisa Hoffman spent years traveling the world with her high-profile husband, Dustin Hoffman, and their six children, immersing herself in diverse cultures and becoming well-informed about beauty secrets from around the globe. Throughout her travels, Lisa has methodically uncovered the most essential skincare ingredients, all of which combine to ensure potent and high performing treatment systems.

With an innate gift as a "kitchen chemist," Lisa has been the driving force behind some unique skin formulations, and in 2007, after six years in development, Lisa launched her very own beauty line that is taking skincare to new heights. With her system dedicated to excellence and simplicity, above and beyond being recognized as an award-winning skincare line, Lisa was named "Newcomer of the Year" by Women's Wear Daily in 2007 and most recently was selected for Allure's Best of Beauty 2008 for her Spa Bath Soak.


The person who said that you can't give Mother Nature an upgrade hasn't met Lisa Hoffman or enjoyed the enchanting and beautiful fragrances that she creates. The Madagascar Orchid Candle ($46) is beautifully scented with a soft, yet noticeable fragrance of Madagascar Orchid; which is a delicate white flower, containing notes of sheer jasmine, ylang dew, mimosa mood, and pink peony. In just a few minutes after lighting the Madagascar Orchid Candle, my mood and spirits are instantly lifted as the atmosphere becomes more tranquil and peaceful. This is the perfect candle to burn when you're snuggling with the one you love on a cold wintery evening.

Using a proprietary soy wax blend, her candles contain the highest concentration of fine fragrance oils and will burn for over 50 hours. The Japanese Agarwood Candle ($46) is also available, which I'm sure that smells equally beautiful since I have the Variations ($95) in this scent and I love it!

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ResVitále Organic Wine and Beauty Gift Basket Giveaway





Prize: Two winners will receive a bottle of Organic Wine, Beauty Sleep, and Resveratrol Age-Revitalizing Fruit Chews.

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Their story begins in 1905, when a French family inherited a beautiful vineyard in Southern France. After discovering a passion for the vine, they dedicated their lives to the native farming and harvesting practices of Bergerac. After generations of devotion to their winemaking, the family has perfected the art and science of cultivating their land and nourishing their vineyards for the finest, purest harvest.



Firmly rooted in its authentic foundations and French heritage, ResVitále's story captures the very essence and values of the French vintner, delivering you a product rich in culture and abounding in authenticity.



Organic ingredients protect your body from the many harmful additives associated with the pesticides and herbicides used in non-organic farming. The finest Resveratrol is naturally produced by plants as a defense against harmful elements in their environment. Since non-organic plants have man-made chemicals to protect them, the level of Resveratrol in the grapes is next to none.

ResVitále provides you with the purest, most potent levels of Resveratrol through their organic sourcing, their innovative research and their unrivaled dedication to quality.



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Dr. H. Bellin’s Swiss Skin Care Scar & Stretch Mark Body Cream Giveaway



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Did you know that dry skin is more prone to stretch marks? Because collagen and elastin fibers require moisture to stay strong, skin is more susceptible to breaking and forming stretch marks after winter months.

Created by internationally renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Howard Bellin (featured on the most recent season of the Real Housewives of New York), the new Dr. H. Bellin’s Swiss Skin Care Scar & Stretch Mark Body Cream both prevents and reduces the appearance of stretch marks. It also moisturizes the skin throughout the day, deeply nourishing and saturating it with continuous hydration.

The cream contains natural emollients and a unique blend of peptides to provide soothing and conditioning effects, ceramides and a natural blend of butters to promote smoother skin texture, hyaluronic acid to help surge hydration to the skin and restore appearance, blends of vitamins for a more evenly toned and smooth appearance and pure Swiss Edelweiss extract to help with rapid absorption.



They want to make it possible for everyone to start enjoying beautiful skin this holiday with an exclusive 52% off the Dr. H. Bellin’s Swiss Skin Care Scar & Stretch Mark Body Cream, tremendous savings on the All in One Eye and All in One Face Creams as well as a special holiday combo package addressing all your face and body skin's needs at once!

The holiday specials are only valid throughout December and are as follows:

Stretch mark cream: $79 instead of $165.

Eye and Face cream together: $99 instead of $220.

All three products together: $169 instead of $385



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Hello Kitty for Your Hair

Say hello to hair perfection with SparkleBee’s new line of Hello Kitty hairstyling tools, which can be found at Target.com! From five year old Hello Kitty princesses to celebrities like Hilary Duff and Cameron Diaz, women of all ages have loved the timeless Hello Kitty for decades. Marino Andriani LLC, the largest licensee and innovator of Hello Kitty product in the world, created this unprecedented line of high end yet affordable hairstyling products.


Hello Kitty Flat Iron - Magenta $39.99


Hello Kitty Hair Dryer - Magenta $39.99


Hello Kitty Curling Iron - Magenta $39.99


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NIVEA Kicks-Off the Kiss the One You Love Contest to Bring Together



Prize: One winner will receive two Nivea Kiss of Smoothness LipCare products.

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NIVEA announced today a call for entries for the Kiss the One You Love Contest on Facebook, a viral campaign that aims to bring together couples that may otherwise be kept apart this holiday season, to share their love stories for a chance to win the opportunity to spend New Year’s Eve together in Times Square. Facebook users can vote for their favorite couple and ultimately decide which two winning couples will be flown to New York City and prepare to be kissed when the clock strikes midnight. Two winning couples will experience one of the most important kisses of the year in Times Square during the world’s most exciting New Year’s Eve celebration.

“NIVEA believes in the importance of human connections,” said Magnus Jonsson Vice President, Marketing at Beiersdorf Inc. “There are so many couples across the country and beyond that are separated at this time of year and we are thrilled that through the launch of the Kiss the One You Love Contest, we can help to reunite a few lucky couples with powerful love stories while helping America prepare for one of the most important kisses of the year. NIVEA Lip Care provides hours of moisturization so you are always ready for that perfect kiss.”

Prepare to be Kissed with Bill and Giuliana Rancic

NIVEA enlisted the help of America’s most romantic, well-known long-distance couple, TV personalities Bill and Giuliana Rancic, to help lovers all over the county prepare to be kissed this year. The winning Kiss the One You Love Contest couples will join Bill and Giuliana as they host NIVEA’s third annual New Year’s Eve celebration in the heart of Times Square, the epicenter of New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world.

“Bill and I are thrilled to partner with NIVEA and help to bring together these special couples,” said Giuliana Rancic. “We started our whirlwind romance long-distance, so we can certainly empathize with anyone who is apart during the holidays. It’s important to make the most of the times that you’re together and we’re so excited that two lucky couples will win the opportunity to come to Times Square for New Year’s Eve and have an unforgettable midnight kiss.”


Giving Couples A Chance to Reunite for New Year’s Eve

Starting December 1st, couples can log onto Facebook.com/NIVEAusa and share their stories of love and how they have been kept apart this holiday season on a personal profile page, complete with a (optional) photo and personal URL. The couple’s entry will also be viewable on the main contest page where consumers can view and vote on their favorite love stories.

Added features of NIVEA’s Kiss the One You Love Contest application include easy sharing capabilities featuring visuals of the couple so they can rally their friends and family to vote by forwarding their profile as well as posting contest details on personal walls and link to Twitter to capture votes. Voting will come to a close on December 23, 2010 at 11:59 PM and the winning couples will be announced on December 28th via Facebook. To upload your story and vote for your favorite couple, visit Facebook.com/NIVEAusa.

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Top Skin Care Products - Perricone Giveaway




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Leila Lou by Rosie Jane Review & Giveaway





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Leila Lou captures the alluring scent of freshness and innocence. This fragrance is light, refreshing and easy to wear. At Rosie Jane they are dedicated to saving the environment. Her line is embraced by devotees such as Courtney Cox, Vanessa Hudgens, Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson, Poppy Montgomary, Jennifer Aniston, Calista Fockhart, and Sophia Coppola.



As the temperature plummets and the wind starts howling, our skin has a tendency to get affected by the coldness and dry air. Rosie Jane's Body Lotion will cure the winter skin blues with 100% essential oils and naturally hydrating ingredients. I'm honestly not a fan of every lotion out there, but I really like this one! It is highly moisturizing and doesn't give your skin that icky, icky, greasy feeling that some lotion is capable of doing. With notes of Pear Blossom, Fresh Cut Grass, and Tangerine; you will not be disappointed with this beautiful scent!



I can't think of a more beautiful and relaxing way to release a stressful day than to burn a beautifully scented candle, one that will evoke your senses and take you to another dimension. Rosie Jane's Candle ($37) has a remarkable scent that stays with you, the kind of scent that is hard to forget. Believe me, I have used many candles, but this one is one of my top favorites. This slow burning candle is made with 100% essential oils. It has notes of Pear Blossom, Fresh Cut Grass, and Tangerine. If you like candles or know someone who is into candles, I highly recommend this one!



I also received their Fragrance Roller Ball ($38), which is my favorite way to apply perfume. Their perfume is also one of my top favorite perfumes this season. The scent is strong, yet delightful. As time goes by, it does die down into a light and pleasant scent that is still noticeable instead of fading away completely. Jennifer Aniston is shamelessly hooked on this scent and I am too!

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