Burt’s Bees Is GOOOOOD (I Mean, GUD)

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GUD, by Burt's Bees

Burt’s Bees is GUD. Yes, this is a cheap pun.  I do actually mean that Burt’s Bees is GUD and GOOD, simultaneously. Recently, Burt’s Bees launched a new line of natural (and affordable) products. The brand is simply “GUD”, and that says it all! [Read more...]

Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy Sampler Review

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Crabtree & Evelyn, Hand Therapy Sampler

I’ll be honest, until this season I hadn’t stepped foot in a Crabtree & Evelyn for years.  Since getting my hands on some of their holiday gift lineup for 2011, I am officially re-obsessed with the brand! [Read more...]

Carol’s Daughter Favorite Fragrances Bubble Body Washes

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Carol's Daughter Holiday Gifts

Let’s face it, some holiday endulgences are BAD for you. When you stumble upon a giftable treat like Carol’s Daughter Favorite Fragrances Bubble Body Washes, you have the green light to endulge away! This holiday giftable box is filled with three sumptuous shower gels in scents ranging from edible to feminine. Almond Cookie Body Cleansing Gel is a sweet cookie treat. Orange Ambrosia Body Cleansing Gel is an energizing citrus. Goddess Flower Body Cleansing Cream is like giving a bouquet to someone every day!

Retail price is $30 (a $46 value). Available at CarolsDaughter.com.  Once you fall in love with one scent, you can head back to Carol’s Daughter to purchase delights like Shea Soufflé to layer!

This product was one of few selected for my Holiday Gift Guide 2011 edition!

The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

Skinsheen Leg Spray, Revisited!

One product I recently sampled–Skinsheen Leg Spray–has ended up being a more regular part of my summer routine than I imagined it would be!  I’ve been regularly using the shade “Medium Dark”.  The mousse consistency applies smoothly and evenly.  I became so enamored with how it looked on my legs, I quickly started to apply it to my arms and chest as well! [Read more...]

Lavanila Healthy Body Wash 2-in-1 Shower & Shave!

I recently sampled the latest and greatest from Lavanila: the Healthy Body Wash 2-in-1 Shower & Shave. I’ll get straight to the point. I’m loving this new product! As a busy mom, I rarely have the time to shave “properly”. I generally need to take a swipe or two at my legs in the shower, and dash out to ensure my kids aren’t killing each other! [Read more...]

Happy July 4th!

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Happy Independence Day!  To celebrate the holiday, I am simply sharing STEAMCREAM’s new “Liberty” design.  If you haven’t read about the product, CLICK HERE to read my STEAMCREAM Review.  Enjoy your 4th!

MAC Bronze Everyday: Skinsheen Leg Spray

skinsheen leg spray, mac bronze everydayFor Summer 2011, MAC has added a huge quantity of new product to their permanent collection! Bronze Everyday–scheduled to hit counters in June 2011–contains countless ways to achieve the perfect Summer glow without exposing your skin to sun damage!

Generally, many bronzers are WAY too dark to look natural on my super fair skin. So when MAC passed along samples of their Skinsheen Leg Spray in Medium Dark and Dark, my immediate assumption was that the bronze would be ludicrously dark for me to wear.

First, I sampled the shade “Medium Dark”. It’s actually a quite subtle golden tan shade, and the mousse consistency blends into the skin like a dream, making the look totally natrual. Then, I got really daring and dipped into Dark. While the shade is certainly more intense, it was equally wearable by ghostly-pale ‘ol me!

Don’t stop at the legs! This product can be used on any body part (except the face). Simply spray on the skin, and then buff evenly into the skin using your hands. It’s really a lot like applying moisturizer!

Retail price is $26.50 per bottle. It’s a must-have Summer 2011 product for faux tanning!

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The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

Beau Bain Bath Cupcake in Hawaiian Lei

beau bain bath cupcake hawaiian leiDid you have to skip your usual exotic vacation this Spring?  That doesn’t mean you have to miss a tropical experience entirely!  Beau Bain Bath Cupcakes are the ultimate bath indulgence… a fizzy bath bomb and frothy bubble bath all in one adorable package.

Want to know how to use it?  While running your bathwater, crumble the “frosting” portion of the cupcake under the running water.  While soaking, add the “cake” portion to your bath, for a fragrant and moisturizing treat!  The Hawaiian Lei fragrance is floral (but not in an overpowering way).  Close your eyes, and enjoy a vacation right from the comfort of your bathroom!

P.S.  These bath cupcakes look delicious, but don’t dare take a bite!

Retail price is $8.95.  Click HERE to buy it at BeauBain.com.  Be sure to check out their other yummy flavors!

The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples of some of the items listed above. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

Yardley London Pomegranate Rose Soap Review

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Personally, I never would have guessed that the scents of tangy Pomegranate and romantic Rose would work well together, but Yardley London surprised me with this new scent concoction!

Yardley London is more than just soap.  The formula keeps skin soft.  This particular bar features the antioxidant properties of Pomegranate mixed with oatmeal to exfoliate the skin while you cleanse.  It’s the ultimate multi-tasker, and a bargain as well!  

Retail price is $2.49, Click here to add it to your drugstore.com order!

The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples of some of the items listed above. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

Jemma Kidd Show Stopper Year-Round Body Glow

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If ever you spot me looking bronze, I assure you it is ALL smoke and mirrors.  My latest weapon in achieving a healthy bronze glow is Jemma Kidd Year-Round Body Glow, from the Show Stopper collection.  In the swatch above, you can see the subtle bronze effect it gives the skin.  It also imparts a touch of shimmer, leaving the skin looking healthy and radiant.

It’s easily applied.  Just buff a thick dollop into the skin, and the coverage is even.  I’ll be toting this along with me to the pool, to fully test it’s water-resistant claims!  But in the meanwhile, I’ll attest that this product is a great way to glam up those gams when you bare them in the warm weather!

Has a fresh smell, and instantly imparts the look of bronze skin. 

Retail price is $28 per tube.

Click HERE to buy it at Target.com.

The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples of some of the items listed above. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.