AHAVA Mineral Botanic Velvet Cream Body Wash: Rule with a Velvet Glove
Seriously, why haven’t I been using this all winter? After spending time in New York for Fashion Week, I was dried out. The first thing I did when I got home was jump in the shower and indulged with this velvety cream wash. This is a whole new experience – no lathering up and scrubbing … Continue reading “AHAVA Mineral Botanic Velvet Cream Body Wash: Rule with a Velvet Glove”
Frugal Snob: UK Brand, I Love…Cosmetics, Comes to the US
I don’t tend to like knock-offs and I Love…Cosmetics was clearly inspired by Philosophy, but I still can’t help loving the line…look at the colors! The taglines! The packaging! The UK brand just recently expanded into the US and is now available at Duane Reade and Wal-Mart stores here in NYC. I was sent the … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: UK Brand, I Love…Cosmetics, Comes to the US”
New Limited Edition Buys from L’Occitane
L’Occitane, the ruler when it comes to shea butter, verbena, and almond – at least in my book! – always has great holiday gifts, limited edition sets, and stocking stuffers. Better yet, they’ve got a ton of value sets so you can load-up on favorites for yourself. Holiday Hands Trio ($25) and Shea Travel Treasures($40) … Continue reading “New Limited Edition Buys from L’Occitane”
Halloween Beauty Buys from Philosophy
Honestly I hate Halloween. Not to sound like a curmudgeon, but here in NYC it’s usually pretty cold by the time October 31st rolls around and nothing makes me feel older than seeing all kinds of drunkenness and an endless parade of skimpy outfits! My boyfriend and his friends are really into it so there’s … Continue reading “Halloween Beauty Buys from Philosophy”
AHAVA Mineral Botanic Micro Peeling Body Wash: Scrub A Dub Dub
AHAVA is quickly becoming my all time Frugal Snob favorite beauty line. And I shouldn’t even qualify it by saying it’s a Frugal Snob favorite, it is a favorite all around. Their body treatments and products are incredible. This Micro Peeling Body Wash is no different. It feels so good it begs me to the … Continue reading “AHAVA Mineral Botanic Micro Peeling Body Wash: Scrub A Dub Dub”
BORBA Firming Body Cleansing Serum: Spandex for Your Skin, Literally
I had to try this product because it sounded so gimmicky. It’s one of those products that boast exotic ingredients like Guanabana, Gotu Kola, Marigold, Cat’s Claw, echinacea, Licorice and Guava. This is per the usual, strange sounding fruits and botanicals that must work because they sound so cool!! But it’s the Hydrolyzed Spandex Fiber … Continue reading “BORBA Firming Body Cleansing Serum: Spandex for Your Skin, Literally”