Caudalie offers a variety of skincare products that use grapeseed and other botanicals to nourish, cleanse and hydrate your skin. They also steer clear of parabens, artificial colors, phenoxyethanol, synthetic dyes and other chemicals to protect both your skin and the environment.
From their wrinkle serum to lip conditioner, Caudalie products are healthy and effective. If you are looking for an affordable gift idea, consider their Spa In A Bag set.
This set contains several spa-quality products in a reusable bag. The products include:

6.7 oz Shower Gel
5.3 oz Crushed Cabernet Scrub
0.5 oz Hand and Nail Cream
1.0 oz Nourishing Body Lotion

The shower gel …read more

If you are looking for an affordable holiday gift for the angel in your life, this set from Philosophy just may be it. Exclusive to Nordstrom, this set features the 3-in-1 high foaming shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath and a flavored lip shine in a keepsake box.
The Angel Cakes set smells like a freshly baked angel food cake — sweet but not overly so, and absolutely delicious. If you haven’t tried Philosophy’s shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath, you are really missing out. This high foaming liquid leaves your skin and hair fresh, clean and silky soft.
The Philosophy Angel Cakes Set is …read more

Did you see the Old Spice Gift Set that I wrote about the other day?  You did? Good news! I’m going to be giving away 5 of those babies. The giveaway is for the Swagger fragrance and it contains the following:
…full-size versions of Red Zone products; Body Spray, the Deodorant, the 8 Hour Body Wash, a “Deck Scrubber” shower tool, and a small size of the 16 hour Odor Blocker Body Wash.

I’m not a fan of overly man-scaped men (why do they insist on messing with their eyebrows?).  I do, however,  appreciate a man who smells good and has nice …read more

Bath & Body Works has added a new fragrance to their Signature Collection. Twilight Woods is a “…hypnotic fragrance inspired by a romantic walk in enchanted woods.” It’s available in a body cream, shower gel, body lotion, eau de parfum, shower mousse (limited edition), hand cream, fragrance mist, and silk radiance body lotion (limited edition).  You can see the full line here.

Top Notes: Juicy Berry, Sparkling Mandarin, hint of Coconut
Middle Notes: Creamy Frangipani, Soft Mimosa, Wet Honeysuckle, Wild Freesia, Apricot Nectar
Bottom Notes: Oud Wood, Skin Musk Captive, Vanilla Milk, Warm Woods
I appreciate the way Bath &  Body Works is presenting a more …read more

Bath & Body Works is holding a big Columbus Day Sale until Monday, October 12, 2009.  One of the deals is  a Buy 3 Signature Collection Body Care, then get 3 items free offer.  This leads to a savings of up to $88.50.
I really like the Signature Collection. It has an updated look and the fragrances are available in pretty much any form you could want or need including an eau de parfum, eau de toilette, shower gel, bubble bath, body lotion, body cream, body butter, and hand cream. This would be the perfect opportunity to do some early holiday shopping. You …read more

Another terrific bath and body line has stepped up to help fight breast cancer this month. EO has again partnered with the Breast Cancer Fund of San Francisco, and is donating 15% of proceeds from October sales of their Rose & Chamomile Bubble Bath, Body Lotion, Shower Gel, Shampoo and Conditioner products. The purchase of these products will contribute to the ongoing research to fight breast cancer.
While no more than 10% of breast cancers are genetic, science points to toxic chemicals, lifestyles choices and other causes for the recent increase in the incidence of breast cancer. Through education, policy initiatives …read more

At Bath & Body Works, they are offering an assortment of terrific products in scents that are perfect for fall. Check out their Perfect Autumn Body Care Collection to experience body lotion, shower gel and fragrance mist in Harvest Berry, Ginger Vanilla, and Leaves scents.
I was recent at the local Bath & Body Works store and tried their new Ginger Vanilla fragrance … mmm, delicious. I’ve always been a fan of vanilla and the added ginger makes a nice combination. And right now is a great time to buy — they are having a buy one get one free special …read more

We are all trying to save money on our beauty regimens, but that doesn’t mean you should skimp on “me” time. Even if you can’t splurge at the spa, you can enjoy a day of pampering at home. A relaxing bath is one of life’s affordable pleasures. So pour yourself a cocktail, light the candles, put on some tunes and draw yourself a bath.
The Cocktail Party from Philosophy is a bath time essential. This trio of products includes their multi-purpose shampoo/shower gels in three cocktail scents — Margarita, Mimosa and Melon Daiquiri. These hair and body cleansers smell absolutely wonderful.
You …read more

At the end of summer, I start switching over my fragrances, bath products and body lotions from citrus-y, fresh summertime scents to the warmer aromas of fall. The scents of fall are delicious and rich. Philosophy creates an assortment of products in autumn fragrances.
Caramel Apple
If you are a fan of Philosophy’s 3-in-1 shower gel (shampoo, bubble bath and shower gel), you have to get it in this juicy apple and caramel scent. It smells amazing and really get you in the mood for fall activities.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin isn’t just for Halloween. The Pumpkin Spice Muffin scent of Philosophy Shower Gel is irresistible …read more

For many years, I have been a fan of Crabtree & Evelyn. Their products are always top quality and most often very affordable. One of my favorites is the Lemongrass & Sugarcane Shower Mousse from their Naturals line. You might have seen this product in Oprah Magazine or any number of other beauty publications.
This luxurious, foamy body wash cleans, nourishes, soothes and hydrates dull, tired skin. It contains no parabens, synthetic dyes or sodium lauryl sulfate. And with all the bad things out of it, there’s room for plenty of goodness!
The vitamin-rich lemon water, lemongrass and sugar cane come together …read more