The holidays are a great time to try out new fragrances. Many companies offer mini-sizes in singular scents or an assortment set like the one below from Calvin Klein. It holds .5 oz bottles of Obsession for Women EDP, Eternity For Women EDP, Euphoria Women EDP, Secret Obsession EDP, CK One EDT.
Of course, it would also make a great gift, as that’s the intended use. I’m including the notes of each fragrance below.
Calvin Klein
Women’s Holiday Coffret
$35 at Drugstore.com
*Obsession For Women fragrance notes: Plum, Jasmine, Tuberose, Burnt Amber, Cashmere Woods, Mace, Vanilla, Sandalwood
*Eternity for Women fragrance notes: Freesia, Mandarin, Sage, Muguet, White …read more

Cellulite sucks. I was able to live cellulite-free until my late 30s. I was lucky, because I’ve seen girls much younger than that, girls with no real weight problem, who had cellulite.
Beauty.com, which is tied into Drugstore.com, has a selection of body firming, cellulite smoothing products that range in price from the bargain product to the luxury lotion. 
Bliss’s FatGirlSlim Firming Cream is one of the less expensive but effective firming creams at $29 for 6 ounces.
It features “QuSome-encapsulated caffeine molecules” which provide a quick, temporary firming action. Clinical studies show that 87% of users reported a firming effect, 85% saw …read more

Mrs. Meyer’s Soy candles are on sale at Drugstore.com right now. They are currently 10% off, but for more even more savings, click here. Many of the Mrs. Meyer’s products are included in the sale. 
 
Soy candles burn clean and are better for lung health than traditional candles made from petroleum products. A non-lead wick, like those used here, are an additional safety measure. Each 7.2 ounce Mrs. Meyer candle burns for 35 hours and are available in Geranium, Lavender, and Lemon Verbena.  Mrs. Meyer’s recommends trimming each candle wick to a quarter inch before lighting and burn for 2-3 hours …read more

We’ve all seen those milk commercials and it’s been drilled into our brains how ‘milk does a body good’. But what does milk do for our skin?  Milk, when used as a skin care treatment, nourishes and moisturizes your skin. This is why it’s found in a number of skin care products and it’s usually combined with honey. Milk contains lactic acid, which aid to rid the dead skin cells on our skin’s surface, sort of like exfoliating your skin.  Milk also contains proteins, enzymes, amino acids, and antioxidants, which is all beneficial to our skin.  It is widely known, Cleopatra …read more

Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser has been around for what seems like ages. I distinctly remember my mother using it before she went to bed. Back then I thought it was more of an ‘old lady’ product but I couldn’t be more wrong. Pond’s history dates back to 1846 when a pharmacist from New York introduced ‘Pond’s Golden Treasure’ as a ‘wonder product’. It was then re-released in 1886 as ‘Pond’s Extract’ and again in 1905 and ‘Pond’s Cold Cream‘.
Pond’s Cold Cream thoroughly deep cleans your skin without drying it out. It amazingly removes dirt and makeup while softening and hydrating …read more

Are you a fan of the Olay skincare line? If so, you definitely need to mark your calendars! On June 22nd, Olay Professional will release their newest product line and facial system that is targeted towards fighting those unsightly wrinkles.
The Olay Professional Pro-X Intensive Wrinkle Protocol system is a three step system that will help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Leading dermatologists and Olay scientists have partnered to establish the Olay Professional Alliance for Skincare Innovation. Through this partnership, Pro-X was created to bring you prescribed protocols that are clinically proven to improve your skin’s appearance.
This …read more

As much as I love my Philosophy Purity Made Simple facial cleanser, I try to keep abreast on other products just in case there’s something that will give me the better results. With that said, I’ve heard a number of good things about Cetaphil products. If you have dry skin their Gentle Skin Cleanser might work for you.
The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is described as a non-irritating face wash for all skin types. Upon reading some of the reviews on Drugstore.com , it seems as if this would be best for people with dry and sensitive skin. It helps skin …read more

Regular exfoliation is the key to healthy radiant skin. There are a multitude of products out there to aid you on your journey to beautiful skin but you don’t have to spend oodles of money. Often, the best products are right in your neighborhood drugstore or market! When I feel as though my skin could use a little boost, I turn to my go-to facial scrub – St. Ives Apricot Scub (for sensitive skin). It’s amazing!
I started using  St. Ives Apricot Scub (for sensitive skin)  when I was in high school and now I use it once a week. It …read more

It’s easy to spend a lot of money on makeup – but are there areas where you can stretch your budget and still look good?
Eyeliner is one product that doesn’t necessarily need the luxury label to be a good choice. I have always been happy with relatively inexpensive drugstore brands, which are a fraction of the cost to their high end counterparts.
Here are a few quality eyeliner options you should be able to find at your local drugstore:
Almay Amazing Lasting 16 Hour Eye Pencil – waterproof, hypoallergenic and includes soothing Vitamin E for sensitive skin. Comes in black and …read more

Wouldn’t it be nice to have clear skin all the time? As much as we eat right, wash our face religiously and drink gallons of water we will get the occasional pimple, it’s inevitable. But don’t let it get you down. There are myriad of treatments available for mild, moderate or severe acne flare ups. Of course, breakouts maybe caused by something else altogether, so do a little investigating! Did you try a new powder, foundation or even, detergent? There are a number of factors to consider and eliminate.

When I get the occasional blemish I stick to the tried and …read more