Spring-Ready Skin with Moroccanoil Body's Latest Skincare Indulgence

 

It's May 28th and although it's rainy and quite cool today let's not forget it's Spring and I'm anticipating lots of sunshine and warmer shorts weather in the near future.

You may have already heard of Moroccanoil and it's amazing benefits for your locks but did you know they now have a new Moroccanoil Body Line with seriously decadent body products?
I am a big fan of their hair products and love what it does for my hair so I was really hoping that this body line would not disappoint.

I received their new Body Soufflé {MRSP: $52 CAN/190ml} and Body Buff {MRSP: $42 CAN / 180ml} to try out for myself and was instantly attracted to the presentation.
The containers they come in are simple yet screams indulgence. And there is a lot of product in each container! The great thing is that you do not have to use so much at every use.

I lit a few candles, got the bubble bath going, played some soothing jazz tunes and poured myself a glass of red wine. *Dream bubble pop*
I don't have much time on a typical day to pamper myself like that but that's why these products are so clever. You don't need that much time to feel like you did pamper yourself.


Made with natural orange peel exfoliator, the Body Buff is gentle enough for daily use to polish away dead skin cells and instantly transform your skin. The added benefits of argan oil blended with Vitamin E and nourishing avocado, grape seed, safflower, sesame and sweet almond oils, rejuvenate your skin with intense moisture.

Massage in a circular motion to either dry or damp skin until absorbed. Concentrate on areas prone to rough or dry patches. Then, buff and rinse off in the shower. 

At my most recent spa visit, I had a lovely salt scrub before my massage and my skin never felt better.
It wasn't until I used this product that I felt a similar feeling.

If you plan to use a body bronzer to add some colour to your skin this summer, a good body exfoliator is an absolute must. I highly recommend this product for that.

A whipped hybrid between a body milk and butter, the Moroccanoil Body Soufflé instantly drenches and penetrates skin with intense hydration leaving behind renewed softness, smoothness and resilience. The indulgent formula is rich with reparative argan oil, shea butter and aloe vera that help to stimulate skin’s cellular renewal, and work to improve skin’s natural barrier functions, health and vitality.
Suitable for all skin types, Body Soufflé is all that is needed to wrap skin in a daily, decadent moisture boost. Further stimulating the senses is the signature scent of Moroccanoil, a delightful aromatic blend of the hero ingredients.

To achieve optimum benefits and results, apply Body Soufflé daily after cleansing to lock in moisture and receive immediate skin replenishment.

I don't like strong scents on my skin. Not just because I am constantly around my little ones but also because I find it tends to irritate my nose. Body creams should not be too strong (that's why perfume is for!). They should aim at smoothing and quenching your skin first and if you prefer the scent, a nice subtle fragrance should do the trick.
This is what I loved about this cream. I smell the shea butter and argan oil yet it's not overwhelming, it's perfect!
It also settles very well into the skin. Not watery, not too thick, just the right texture.
It will definitely work well with all skin types.

Moroccanoil body products are available at luxury spas, fine salons nationwide and at Ben and Tournesol in Montreal.
Discover signature services and products through prestige spa partners, including Quartz Crystal Spa (Trump Hotel Toronto), The Spa at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Spa Vida (Sheraton Wall Center Vancouver), Victoria Park Spa (Montreal) and The Spa at the Four Seasons Toronto.

More information
To explore the full line of Moroccanoil products, visit www.moroccanoil.com.
You can also visit them online at their various social media sites:
Twitter & Instagram: @Moroccanoil
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Moroccanoil
YouTube: www.youtube.com/moroccanoil

For a daily spa-like experience without the cost, try out Moroccanoil's newest Body Line and indulge!

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Disclosure: I received sample products for this review, however all opinions expressed are my very own.

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Bella Italy with Bath & Body Works

Oh Italia.
The land where eating unlimited amount of delicious carbs is encouraged, a muse to many romantic inspirations like Romeo and Juliet, formidable falsetto's and tenor's, remarkable architecture filled with antiquity and rich history and where fashion and passion is truly ablaze.

If booking a flight to Italy isn't in the cards for you right now, why not head over to your local Bath & Body Works and start smelling the delicious scents of this charming land.

Bath & Body Works is introducing a brand new signature collection called Bella Italy -- a celebration of la dolce vita!

The Bella Italy scents includes:

Rome Honeysuckle Amore: This blend of Pink Honeysuckle, Italian Peach and Cyprus Wood takes you on a stroll through the cobblestone streets of Italy’s most glamorous city.

The Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Venice Dolce Berry: “La Dolce Vita,” Life is always sweet with this playful concoction of Venetian Raspberry, Blackberry Musk, and Vanilla Biscotti, perfect for a gondola ride in Italy’s most Iconic city.

Venice, Italy

Capri Seaside Citrus: Mediterranean Grapefruit, Juicy Nectarine and Amber Driftwood, paint the picture for a sparkling getaway to the blissful, sun-drenched beaches of southern Italy.

Capri Island, Italy

The Signature Collection Bella Italy collection includes:

• Shower Gel ($11)
• Body Lotion ($11)
• Fine Fragrance Mist ($14)
• Body Cream($12.50)
• Shimmer Mist ($14)
• 2-in-1 Superfruit Body Scrub + Wash ($14)
• Shimmer Fizz Bronzing Body Mousse ($14)
• Travel-Size Body Lotion ($5)
• Travel-Size Fine Fragrance Mist ($5.50)

I personally loved the Capri Seaside Citrus best! I am more partial to cool and fresh citrus scents so this one really caught my nose.
What I like about these fragrances is that they are pretty strong so you don't have to use too much and they stick to your skin very well and for a very long time.

These are perfect for the upcoming warmer weather! The Shimmer Fizz Bronzing Body Mousse is a great way to add a little bit of colour and pretty shimmer to your pale winter skin and with the added scent.

I am a ghost, so I was actually impressed that this product did in fact add just a nice touch of colour to my skin. But what I love most is that when the sun hit it, you can really see the lovely luster.
The photograph below does not do it justice but it will give you somewhat of an idea.

You can see the difference from my skin tone & the bronzer, also the shimmer.

If you're not really a fan of fruity-smelling or sweet fragrances, this may not be your cup of tea.
If you are, you will absolutely love this collection!
Give it a whirl and take a trip across the Atlantic with Bella Italy—a getaway in a bottle!

Okay after gazing at those photographs, who is so ready to book an Italian Vacay? *Hands and legs in the air*

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Springtime Farmers Market with Bath & Body Works Fresh-Picked Collection

Living so close to beautiful farmlands, what I always look forward to once Spring rears its lovely head are the Farmers Markets.
They hold them every Saturday and Sunday morning along the main street of the city where all the farmers gather with their goods and of course daily at their own farms.

The smell is what always gets me good. Fresh blooming Spring flowers and delicious berries of all kinds... what a tantalizing delight to my senses!

This month, Bath & Body Works is springing into action and offering that medley of goodness in their new Fresh Picked collection, which includes their scented candles and their hand and body care products.

I have a slight fetish for scented candles.
When I received a few of the new Fresh-Picked Scented Candles from Bath & Body Works, I was over-the-moon! I lit up the Lemon Mint Leaf and used it for my main bath and the scent literally felt like a drink of fresh lemonade with a hint of mint.

The strawberry was delectable but I have to say the Pineapple-Mango was my absolute favourite. AMAZING!
They burn for a while and the smell really fills your space unlike some candles where the scent would only gather closeby and then quickly die out after a while. The oils from the candle really hug your home and lingers without an overpowering nauseating smell.
That is so important to me having little ones in the home; I don't want to have a smell that will irritate them and these didn't at all.

Currently they have a fabulous special for their 3-wick candles for 2 for $22. That is a steal!
Each large candle is already $22.50. 
Go stock up on them. Definite must-haves in your home.

The collection includes:

• Garden Bouquet
• Pear
• Strawberry
• Market Peach
• Lemon Mint Leaf
• First Bloom
• Pineapple Mango
• Lilac Blossom

Their Anti-bacterial hand soaps was another favourite, specifically the Wildberries scent.
Unlike other anti-bac products, they leave a please and yummy scent on your hands. No hint of alcohol!
Each hand sanitizer retails for $5.50 each.

The collection includes:

• Fresh Picked Apple Blossoms
• Fresh Picked Apples
• Fresh Picked First Bloom
• Fresh Picked Garden Herbs
• Fresh Picked Garden Mint
• Fresh Picked Pears
• Fresh Picked Strawberries
• Fresh Picked Tangerines
• Fresh Picked Wildberries

To learn more about their Spring Products, check out their Spring Guide here.
And for more updates, visit them online on Facebook.

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It's a British Beauty Invasion with Soap & Glory

The Brits have arrived and they've brought some amazing face and body products along with them.

You know when you walk into a store looking for a specific product and then there's this super-awesome item that just catches your eye on the shelf courtesy of brilliant packaging?
Say hello to Soap & Glory and get your skin spring & summer ready!

I have always seen Soap & Glory products during my trips to Shoppers Drug Mart but because I'm pretty much loyal to a few of my body and beauty products, I've never given them a whirl.

Have you seen them before? They are hard to miss.
From pretty dark pink shades with vivid fonts, catchy titles like 'Sexy Mother Pucker' or 'Clean On Me' and images of Vintage Pin-ups, you'd pretty much be sold from the exterior alone.

I was ecstatic to be sent over a few Soap & Glory Favourites to try for myself!
I can honestly tell you now, I have found a few new favourites. This explains why I've been seeing this brand pop up in multiple Magazines.

Marcia Kilgore is the Saskatchewan-born, Alberta-raised entrepeneur behind Soap & Glory. Gotta love our Canuck-born masterminds. A mother of two married to a European and living in London, she finally focused on bringing her brand back home to Canada.
Now proud purveyor of an absolutely fabulous full range of beauty, body and bath-stuffs, Soap & Glory recommends putting your products on with happiness and abandon, because they believe while beauty absolutely matters, it doesn’t matter absolutely.


Best-selling and award-winning, The Righteous Butter Body Butter™ has already become my new indulgence.

 
Infused with softening shea butter and aloe vera and scented with their Original Pink™ fragrance.
Their fragrance is a fruity floral of Rose and Bergamot -- it's not overpowering at all which is good and the smell sticks to your skin so well even after hours.
What I also love about it is that even though it is a body butter, it's not sticky like many tend to get.
It goes on smoothly and it feels fresh, not too thick and not too thin (or watery) like regular lotion.
This retails for $18.00 CDN, 300 ml.

The Hand Food hand cream never leaves my desk!
I also purchased another to keep in my bag on the go.

It's a non-greasy, hydrating hand cream to help relieve dry, chapped hands and also leaves that fresh Original Pink scent. It's made with shea butter, macadamia oil and marshmallow. Yes, marshmallow! Just lovely. And it sounds good enough to eat. But you don't want to do that.
It retails for $10, 125 ml.

Another favourite for the bath would have to be Flake Away™ Peach Seed Powder and Sugar Body Polish. With sugar & sea salt to scrub away dead cells, peach seed powder for gently polishing and grape seed oil and shea butter for nourishing and moisturizing.
I loved the feeling of my skin after I used this. Followed by the Righteous Body Butter and wow your skin is totally spring/summer ready!
Retail price is $18.00, 300 ml.

And ladies, you do not want to miss out on their lip-pumping, super-colour gloss, Sexy Mother Pucker.

With Superfill™ lip plumping spheres and LIPSWELL™ microcirculation boosting technology, this gloss is sure to pretty that pout.
I tried it on over my lip stick and after a couple of seconds felt the tingly, cool sensation. It lasted about 10 seconds than slowly faded away.
I already have naturally full lips (thank you genetics), but I did see the difference (and definitely felt it!).
I have had a few other friends of mine rave about Sexy Mother Pucker being a favourite of theirs.
They have 4 different colours: Clear, Candy Gloss (this is the one I used), Half Naked and Yummy Plum (I like this colour!)
Retails for $15.00 CDN, 7ml.

I can go on about all the products I received; I was thoroughly impressed!
Although it was an impressive line-up, I will have to say, aside from the Hand Food, I found the price a little more than I would like. Knock off a couple of dollars on each item and I'm totally sold.
But I will say that they do not skimp out on the amount and size of their product -- you get a lot and you don't need a lot which I guess is a contributing factor to the price.
Try it for yourself next time! You may find a few new favourites too!

Currently, you can only find and purchase the Soap & Glory products at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores. Looking forward to seeing them expand!
You can learn more about Soap & Glory online at: www.soapandglory.com/ca.

I'm giving my readers the opportunity to win a Soap & Glory Prize Pack which include:
The Righteous Butter Body Butter™, Sexy Mother Pucker XL extreme plump collagen lip shine and a Hand Food Hand Cream {ARV $50}.

Enter via rafflecopter below. Good luck!

*This contest is only open to Canadian residents.
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