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Bliss Spa-liday Set: Supreme Happiness for $29

December 19, 2011 By Laura Leave a Comment

Bliss (noun) supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment. That how you will feel after using the Bliss Lemon + Sage Spa-liday set. In case you have’t heard of Bliss hear is a quick summary. The first Bliss Spa opened in New York City in 1996. They have since used cutting edge technology and services to pamper their clients head to toe with skin care that yields results( sign me up!). They have recreated the spa feel with at home products. Their colorful design is fun and upbeat and adds a little playfulness to their products. They are uplifting and meant to make sure you refreshed and ready to take on the world(who doesn’t want that feeling?… I do!)

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Bliss Spa-Liday Gift Set - Lemon Sage

Still need to get a few more gifts? You will want to pick this one up! The set comes with a FULL size of the Lemon +Sage Soapy Suds and Full size body butter PLUS and a shower pouf. The smell is like fresh squeezed lemons, it is so uplifting in the mornings( it’s like hello, I’m awake!) It’s citrus without being too citrus( you know, when you make “that face” because it’s too sour) It smells so uplifting it perks me right up and brightens up my mood. Plus, this set is also paraben free( if you were wondering). I am not one for super strong scented products but this one really hit the mark, with just enough scent to make it yummy!

: Bliss Lemon + Sage Soap Suds

The wash is nice and soapy, you can also double it as a bubble bath. Now, it will not be as bubbly as other bubble baths but the smell alone with help you relax and bring your spirits right up. I like it because you feel clean without it stripping all the moisture from your skin but it also won’t leave a “film” on your skin either( perfect mix for a wash I say) Put a little on your shower pouf or bath and enjoy.

Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter

The body butter is just that, butter! Not in a jar? I know, but trust me it is so thick and creamy that you wouldn’t know it wasn’t in a jar. The butter smells just as delicious as the soap and it is super moisturizing without being greasy. Use it at night, and your skin will be so smooth in the morning. Use it in the morning, and you will feel fresh all day. The smell is very light, it is not at all overwhelming. All in all, an amazing lemon scented butter with wonderful moisturizing benefits.

The Bliss Spa-liday set is not only a really good value ($50 value not including the shower pouf) but a really nice gift for someone in need of some pampering. The smell will relax and energize you and the products will help your skin stay hydrated through the winter. Now, the question is, to buy one as a gift or for myself( maybe a gift for myself? Hmmmm… decisions decisions!) How will you decide?

Filed Under: Bath & Body, Curator Corner, Gift Ideas, Uncategorized

[Review] LaLicious Sugar Souffle Scrub & Body Butter

December 8, 2011 By Claudia C. Leave a Comment

If you haven’t heard of Lalicious already, then grab your cup of cocoa and read on. LaLicious is an all-natural (paraben & sulfate-free) bath and body line, created by Jessica Kernochan. In 2002, Jessica had an idea to make body care gifts for friends (at home) for Christmas, which has developed into a 5500 sq.ft eco-friendly facility just to keep up with the demand from customers! Her ultra-moisturizing creations which include Whipped Body Soap, Body Oil, Sugar Souffle Scrub, and Body Butter come in a variety of scents, such as Tahitian Flower, Lily Mango, and Peppermint. Each product in the line helps in maintaining youthful, hydrated skin with deeply penetrating, nourishing oils such as coconut, almond, and Vitamin E Oil.

[Review]

I was lucky enough to try the Sugar Souffle Scrub and Body Butter in Sugar Kiss, a warm vanilla (almost frosting-like) scent. I had tried it out once before at a Beauty Collection in-store charity event and had put it on my must-try-more list! Needless to say, when my package arrived I ripped open the box and couldn’t wait to crack these babies open and take a sniff. Ahhh……a little bit of heaven, I’m telling you.

LaLicious Sugar Souffle Body Scrub – 16oz – $32

First off, this scrub is amazing, no joke. I am an exfoliation freak and have grown very picky on what I like. I love that this scrub is sugar based instead of salt, that means no stinging and less scratchy-ness. Because the winter has completely sucked the moisture out of my legs, I was in need of something that exfoliated, but at the same time moisturized. I used the scrub all over my body, but noticed how well it kept my legs moisturized after the shower–you can even use this stuff as a shave oil after the sugar crystals rinse off. I loved how I could just pat dry most of my body and off I could go. A perfect gift for someone who wants to stick with all-natural, paraben & sulfate-free products, or who loves scented body products. Sugar Kiss leaves behind a light vanilla sugar scent and can be intensified with the use of the body butter.

LaLicious Body Butter – 8oz. – $25

Lalicious Body Butter is super-thick, but spreads nicely and is non-greasy. Being able to take a scoop out and cover myself head to toe was wonderful! I’ve gotten so many compliments on how nice I smell in my office building, I only wish I had a travel body spray to keep in my car! (hint,hint LaLicious) Not to mention, boyfriend-approved. The shea butter and aloe made my winter legs feel like they can come out of hiding for while, due to the beautiful sheen they have now. This body butter is a true treat for pretty much anyone who comes in contact with it. You don’t need severely dry skin to enjoy this– you can enjoy this when you give yourself a manicure and pedicure (like I did) or even a mini-spa treat for yourself at home?

I’ve used both products for a couple days straight now and I will say that its not necessary to get everything–but with one sniff I know your going to want the entire line, because I do! I’ve already got my eye on some other scents (and for those of you concerned with overpowering scents, the coffee bean scrub rinses off right down the drain*) I “need” to buy, and plan to restock once I run out of one or the other. Would I recommend this to a friend? Yes. A Co-worker? Yes. Let’s just say I put LaLicious on my wish list for this holiday, and if Santa doesn’t bring it this year, someones making a trip out to the store.

Filed Under: Bath & Body, Gift Ideas, Reviews Tagged With: body butter, body moisturizers, coconut oil, lalicious, paraben-free, sulfate-free

[Review] Voluspa Santagio Huckleberry Gift Set

October 10, 2011 By Jazzy 1 Comment

Fueled by a love for art, fragrance and elegant illumination, Troy and Traci Arntsen created their first scented candle in their kitchen in 1999- the beginning point for Voluspa. Combining Traci’s expert nose, and knowledge of botany with Troy’s engineering technical background, the duo is credited with developing clean burning, fragrant candles that have created a whirlwind of interest within the industry. Voluspa’s creamy coconut wax blend enhances fragrance dispersion, burns ultra clean, and delights consumers world wide.

Voluspa created their own niche in the candle and home fragrance market with their striking packaging and extraordinary scents. Their home fragrance products have become a staple in the homes of Hollywood’s elite such as Demi Moore, Victoria Beckham, and Steven Spielberg. Regularly featured in editorial articles written for beauty, fashion and home magazines, Voluspa has become a household name.

This Santiago Huckleberry Gift Set includes: a fragrant oil diffuser (3.3 oz), travel candle (4.5 oz), and room spray (3.5 oz). Knowing what a treat I had coming in the mail, I sat anxiously awaiting the knock of the FedEx delivery man. When he delivered my package I was surprised at how large it was. I was so excited that I yelled “YAY!” when I opened the door, at which the man just looked confusedly at me. Feeling no embarrassment, I quickly shut the door and ran to my kitchen to grab a knife and unveil my new beautiful Voluspa home fragrance Set. Voluspa’s Santiago Huckleberry is a combination scent of rare Huckleberry mixed with vanilla pods and sweet sugar cane for a delicious and inviting scent.

I opened up the box and waved away the popcorn stuffing to see the most gorgeous, luxurious packaging of any home decor item I have ever owned. I was amazed at the intricate detail of the embossed black and lavender lace pattern across the box. In metallic silver lettering read:

“Designed By

VOLUSPA

Handmade Fragrant Indulgences for Home & Body“

I opened the box which safely housed a fragrant oil diffuser made of glass with the same beautiful embossed pattern as the packaging it was contained in. The box also beautifully displayed the matching candle, and large aromatic room mist. Of course, the first thing I did was open up the candle and inhale the heavenly scent of Huckleberry. Ahhh… It was everything I imagined it would be– and more!

After catching a whiff of candle, I was reassured (and happy) knowing that this would be a scent my husband would love as well. I uncorked the oil diffuser and made it the centerpiece on my dining room table;the main attraction of the room. Lastly, I took my room spray and finely misted the furniture and carpets. The scent filled my house and added that extra luxe to my everyday living.

Every time I have friends or family over I am showered with compliments, not only on the intoxicating scent filling the rooms, but the lovely design of my newest table center piece. Even when the oil has run out, the glass jar is something that I will continue to keep as a decoration. At such an affordable price of just $48 and free shipping, I would highly suggest this to anyone looking to add a touch of luxurious beauty, or anyone looking for a universally acceptable (and did I mention, wonderful) scent that everyone in the household will love.

Product: Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry

Price: $48.00

Purchase: Available in store and online at BeautyCollection.com

Filed Under: BC@HOME, Gift Ideas, Reviews Tagged With: candle scents, fragrance gift set, home fragrance, huckleberry santiago, voluspa, voluspa candles, voluspa diffuser

Top 7 Father’s Day Gifts for Him

May 31, 2011 By Jazzy Leave a Comment

Stumped on what to get your guy? Not sure how to surprise the man who has everything? Take a peek at Beauty Collection’s Father’s Day Collection, featuring some of the hottest items out for the man in your life. Whether he is low maintenance or high, we have something to help him feel good and look good all year round.

7. Murad Man Cleansing Shave

This patented antioxidant-rich cleansing formula features Murad’s exclusive Beard Softening Complex® and Mushroom Enzyme exfoliants to uncover stubborn facial hairs and prepare skin for a superior shave. Jam packed with a unique complex of Neem, Vitamin E and Panthenol, the skin is infused with moisture-rich antioxidant protection while soothing to help prevent nicks and cuts. The no-nonsense two-in-one formula creates a rich lather that is ideal for shaving or simply cleaning your skin.

6. Bond No. 9 – Wall Street

The world’s first securities parfum: Dollars and scents never smelled so good. A cool, zesty, spicy androgynous career scent, laden with a portfolio of brisk citrus, marine, and herbal notes. Notes: Sea kale, cucumber, lavender, ambergris, and vetiver.

5. American Crew Light Hold Gel

Light Hold Styling Gel builds thickness and shine while providing light control. American Crew’s alcohol-free, flake-free formula will not dry the scalp and contains thermal barriers that protect the hair from environmental stress and blow drying or heat treatments. This is one gel that works to condition scalp with ginseng and sage extract.

4. Nickel Morning After Rescue Gel

This rejuvenating formula refreshes your face and neck with a boost of caffeine for circulation, soy protein for radiance and alcohol and menthol for a quick pick-me-up.

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3. Brave Soldier Solar Shield

This water-resistant, hypoallergenic moisturizing sunscreen is a life saver for the active man. Formulated to provide broad-spectrum UVA & UVB protection, the Brave Soldier Solar Shield contains micronized zinc oxide, moisturizers and antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Green Tea Extract and Hawaiian Kukui Nut Oil to fight the drying effects of the sun.

2. Jack Black Core Collection Gift Pack

Get the best of Jack with this brand new Core Collection Gift Pack. Featuring full sized daily shaving and skin care essentials, the kit the perfect way to keep his essentials in tact. Not only will he love the product, but he will see results almost overnight!

1. The Art of Shaving Carry On Kit

The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave guarantees optimal shaving results while relieving and preventing ingrown hairs, razor burn, tough beards, and sensitive skin. Our Carry-On contains the essentials for a close and comfortable shave while you are on the go. The pouch is designed with a zip top closure for secure transport and is ideal for packing into your carry on luggage. Contains: Pre-Shave Oil Pump 1 fl. oz., Shaving Cream Pump 1.7 fl. oz., Genuine Badger Shaving Brush, After-Shave Balm Pump 1 fl. oz. Meets Transportation Security Administration (TSA) carry-on requirements: 3-ounce bottles or less in 1 quart-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag.

Filed Under: Especially for Him, Gift Ideas Tagged With: art of shaving, barber, bond 9, bond no 9, bond number nine, father's day gifts, fathers day, ingrown hair, Jack Black, men skincare, murad man, shaving, skincare essentials

Show Her You Love Her Every Day of the Year

May 4, 2011 By Jazzy Leave a Comment

Don’t wait until Mother’s Day to show her that you love her – appreciate her everyday with these lovely gifts for every mom! Whether she is a working mom, adventure lover or social butterfly, Beauty Collection has her covered. Make gift giving beautifully easy this year with our carefully curated collections of gifts – for Mother’s Day or everyday! Each product has been hand picked by our Curators, appropriate for every mom and any budget.

The New Mom

A new mom runs into a host of new challenges once a baby arrives; from getting back into shape, developing a parenting style, and adjusting her lifestyle among others. These products will help get keep her back to herself, while fulfilling her new role as a mother.

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Oil

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Oil is an EFA-rich oil blend that fights against stretch marks during pregnancy. Smells great, leaves skin glowing and prevents itchy-belly syndrome. The Tummy Rub is formulated with a super-nourishing blend of EFA-rich and healing oils that will help maintain your skin tone and get your pre-stretched look back!

Booty Parlor Massage a Trois Set

Get your groove back with the Booty Parlor Massage a Trois Set. The ultimate threesome – the Collection includes an indulgent collection of Booty Parlor’s 3 sexy bedroom essentials, all in one sexy box.

The Active Mom

Jet-setting is the Active Mom’s middle name. From taking her kids to school, piano lessons, gym visits, volunteer work and meal planning, the active mom never runs out of activities to do all day. These products are a perfect fit for active moms who are always on the go.

MoroccanOil Styling Kit

The MoroccanOil Styling Kit is the ultimate luxury experience on-the-go. Achieve stylish and texturized hair with this styling kit. Included in the kit is the MoroccanOil Luminous Hairspray which produces a long lasting natural hold without stickiness or buildup. The Round Brush enhances your blow drying experience while smoothing each cuticle strand. Finish the look with a polished finish; using the celeb favorite Oil Treatment for shiny and healthy hair.

Cake Beauty Milk Made Mani-cured On The Move Set

Approved by the TSA, this Cake Beauty Milk Made Mani-Cured on the Move set is perfect for keeping your nails fresh under any circumstance. The kit includes 5 single servings of smoothing hand & cuticle buffer, a handy-dandy “cake” keychain nail file and a full size serving of Cake Beauty’s best selling velveteen hand creme.

The Working Mom

A working mom works 2 different 8 hour shifts. One outside of the home to pay the bills, followed by a second shift at home, taking care of the duties included in raising her children. These products are handy for her very busy schedule and lifestyle.

Supersmile Single Dose Whitening Mouthrinse

Kill 2 birds with 1 stone with the Supersmile Single Dose Whitening Mouthrinse! Whiten your teeth while working on your next report using this quick and convenient solution. Just tear off the top of an individual-use foil packet, add water, swirl and rinse.

Tweezerman Mirror & Tweezer Kit in Black

Have you ever run out of the house before realizing that your brows were a mess? Thank goodness for the Tweezerman Mirror and Tweezer Kit, which helps you restore your brows to beautiful using the precision of the world famous Slant tweezer. Along with the Tweezer is the Tweezermate magnifying mirror, all encased in a portable and stylish leather zip-case.

The Super Mom

A stay at home mom works just as hard, if not harder, than all of the ‘moms’ put together. She prepares the meals, does the dishes and the laundry, attends to her children and more. A super mom does every unimaginable chore for her family, and deserves a break too! Help treat her to some much needed ‘me time’ with these luxurious products.

Kneipp Relaxing Lavender Bath Kit

Take a break and enjoy a relaxing bathing experience with these thermal bath salts and herbal bath foaming gel. Known for its balancing effects, lavender essential oil helps to combat mental and physical fatigue, while whisking you away to a mini-vacation in the comfort of your own home.

NuFACE Kit

NuFACE is the first and only hand-held device FDA cleared for facial toning and stimulation. This exclusive device is the only to offer the benefits of microcurrent technology for at-home use. Microcurrent stimulates, lifts and tones the facial muscles; which is the foundation and underlying structure to your skin. NuFACE is used in luxurious spas as a non-invasive facelift, and a celebrity pre-red carpet treatment for its immediate, yet cumulative results.

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