SJ CREATIONS SOY BODY BUTTER

"Luxurious, rich and creamy, this ultra moisturizing body butter contains shea butter and soothing aloe vera. Perfect for use after bathing, showering or anytime your skin needs a moisture surge!"

I was sent this a few weeks ago and I have not put it down!!! It's rare that I like something so much in such a short period of time. I've used other body butters before, but this one was different for me. It's thick, but not too thick. It has a really light, fresh scent--which I love! It makes my skin super soft--especially on my upper/outer arms, where I suffer from keratosis pilaris. =( Where my arms where rough and bumpy, it's now smooth! I can't believe it! It's done nothing to alleviate the visible signs of keratosis pilaris, but I'm pleased with the results!

If you have keratosis pilaris, you know how embarrassing it can be---especially in the summer time. So if you have any tips for me, please let me know!

So now here's the best thing about this....are you ready?

It's only $5.99!! I was shocked! I thought it was going to be waaaaay out of my price range--but it's so affordable!! When I run out of this sample, I'm ordering three more!!! I love it that much! If you are looking for a great body butter to smooth out your dry skin this winter, give this one a try!

Enter my give-a-way for a chance to get your hands on some SJ Creations products!

FTC Disclosure: I was sent this product for review. I was not paid to write this review, or any others. This is my honest opinion. I am not affiliated with SJ Creations Inc.

SOAP & GLORY HAND FOOD

Just a quickie today....I love this hand lotion! I don't see it on the Soap & Glory site anymore though, so it might be discontinued. Boo! I keep on this on my vanity and use it every night. It smells wonderful and feels really light and moisturizing. Soap & Glory, please bring this back!

I'm seriously ready for S&G to get their bums back to the states!!!



What are your Soap & Glory favs?

FTC Disclosure: This product was sent to me by Soap & Glory. I was not paid to write this review. I am not affiliated with this company.

SKIN MD GIVE-A-WAY

"This month kicks of the start of summer and Skin MD Natural is celebrating

by hosting our biggest giveaway ever: a BBQ Basket valued at over $300!"


PRIZE PACK INCLUDES



◦5 Bottles Skin MD Natural SPF+15
◦5 Bottles Skin MD Natural Original
◦6 Red Hotdog & Fry Serving Baskets
◦16 Piece Blue Cutlery Set
◦4 Pack Insulated Fish Tumblers
◦4 Pack Fish Party Spreaders
◦6 Pack Fish Wine Charms
◦Ultimate Barbeque Cook Book
with over 300 Recipes
◦All Natural Caribbean
Burger Blend Seasoning
◦Hickory Wood Smoking Chips
◦Non Stick Grill Basket
◦Decorative Patriotic
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I was given the chance to review Skin MD a few months ago and it is lovely stuff! Here's a chance to win 10 bottles and some BBQ goodies as well! Check out this link for details on how to win! Good luck!

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If you missed my Skin MD review, click here!

HEELS...BE HEALED!

I have really negleted by feet lately. They have always been dry, but a few weeks ago, it was down right disgusting!! There's no way I'd show my feet, so you'll have to take my word for it. **Not that you'd want to see anyway!** My heels have become cracked and the skin was even very rough at the surface. Rubbing regular lotion on just wasn't cutting it. They are so bad, I don't even want to go get a pedicure!! I'm too embarrassed!! I'm sure they've seen it all, but still!

I saw this Earth to Skin Heel Tastic product at CVS for $9.99. I think I may have seen some cheesy commericals for this as well, but I can't be sure. Anywho, this products claims you can "watch dry cracked heels disappear." Could this be the answer to my prayers?

Upon opening the package, which is one of those that wraps the product in plastic that you have to cut open and pry it out, I caught a whiff of a strong scent. It sorta smells like lemons and herbs. Some might like it, I hated it. **And so did my husband** So removed the lid and was blown away by the scent even more!! I was already starting to feel buyers remorse. Also, I think the bottom of mine is broken! I'm assuming I broke the bottom piece off while opening it up. The top of it also cracked, so I am not impressed with packaging as well.

But I figured I might as well give it a try. CVS is great about giving you your money back if something doesn't work for you. I rubbed the Heel Tastic on my heels and actually over the entire bottom of my feet! It's not too thick, but has an emoillient property to it. It soaked right in to my dry, cracked heels in a about 15 minutes or so. If you can't wait for it to soak in, slip on some socks otherwise you might fall down and hurt yourself!  I didn't really notice any change for the first week or so. But I kept on using it, hoping something would happen.

The active ingredient in Heel Tastic is 1%  dimethicone. Just to be safe, I wanted to look it up and see what I was dealing with here. I read a lot, but here's on by ehow discussing if dimethicone is safe for humans. Their answer, yes!  They say "Dimethicone forms a protective barrier on the skin to help retain moisture. Dimethicone's oil-like consistency also gives it emollient properties." You can also find dimethicone in products like Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion and Johnson's Baby Cream. So it's gotta be alright!

Each night, I was also using AVON's Foot Works Overnight Renewing Foot Cream, $6.00.  AVON said to "Soften and condition rough, dry skin with this non-greasy overnight cream containing time-released jojoba oil and moisturizing pink beads." It also "provides skin barrier protection." I like the scent of this one leaps and bounds ahead of the Heel Tastic. I applied a thick amount and rubbed it into my feet until the little pink beads disappear. Not sure what's in the pink beads, but would love to find out. Then I'd put on just a little more lotion and slip on socks. In the morning, my feet would feel a little better, but they still had a long way to go.

So I have been doing this almost daily for the last month. And my final verdict...I have had amazing results! My feet are no longer rough, feel fantastic to the touch, and the cracking as significantly been reduced. I feel very confident that with continuing this process, I will see my feel healed!! If you have been struggling to get your feet in tip, top, summer shape to show off all those cute sandals, then I suggest you run to CVS and to your local AVON sales rep and try these out. Actually, pretty much every Foot Works product I have tried as really worked for me. There's such a great line of Foot Works products. I've got several of these on my blog sale for even lower prices that you can buy online!

I will keep you all updated when my feet are even better and who knows, maybe I'll even show you my feet!! Sporting a cute sandal, that is! Until then, Stay NV'ious!

Don't forget to enter my Alice Give-a-way to win your very own UD BOS inspired by Alice herself!

FTC Discloser:  I used my own money to purchase Heel Tastic. I was not paid by Earth to Skin to write this review. I am an AVON Representative. I purchased these products at a discount rate. I am not paid by AVON, or anyone else, to write this review. All opinions are mine.

SKINMD COUPON ALERT!

A while ago I did a review on Skin MD Shielding Lotion. To read that, click here!

Amber over at Skin MD is offering NV Beauty readers a 20% off coupon for shopping at their online store! You can check it all out at www.skinmdnatural.com. This offer is only good for the next 30 days, so don't delay!! Just enter "NVBEAUTY" in the discount code box at checkout! It's too easy!

FOOT WORKS INVISIBLE SILICONE SOCK CREAM

Foot Works Invisible Silicone Sock Cream

"Provides all-day moisturization. Hydrating cream forms an invisible sock-like layer that locks in moisture. 3.4 fl . oz."

 I will spare you the picture, but my heels are very dry and cracked. I put lotion on them all the time, use a pumice stone on them daily and they are still a hot mess! So I pulled out this silicone sock cream in hopes to see some improvment. I've been using it for just a few days (I've used it before, can't remember why I put it away!) and my heels are doing much better already. I've been putting in on at night and in the morning. They are a long way away from healthy, beautiful feet, but they are getting there!!

I was hoping to order more from AVON this week, but it's not available right now!! Ahhhhhhh!!! I need more! Don't you hate when companies are out of your favorite products? Hopefully they will stock up and start selling it again. It comes in a 3.4 fl oz tube and a little really goes a long way! I can't rememeber how much I paid, but I doubt it's more than $6 and worth every penny!

What miricle creams have you found? Any suggestions for me?

Until next time, Stay NV'ious!

FTC Discloser: I am an AVON Representative. I purchased these products at a discount rate. I am not paid by AVON, or anyone else, to write this review. All opinions are mine.

HONEYCAT COSMETICS

Honeycat Cosmetics is a fun brand based out of New York. They have a flirty feline inspired line of bath & body products as well as cosmetics. I was sent the products pictured above for review. From left to right, Rub My Tummy Milk & Honey Body Cream, Sweet Potato Pie Bubble Stuff, and Hiss Good Night Pink Peppermint Lipgloss.

I was most excited about the Sweet Potato Pie Bubble Stuff!! I don't usually take baths, but I was glad to when I knew I was going to try this! It doesn't have a strong scent, which I like. It's just nice and gentle, and doesn't linger. Some of you might like that and other won't. But for me, I'd rather smell like my scented lotion or perfume. This makes loads of bubbles and makes the water feel so silky! I have had one bath myself with this and my girls have had about three--and I am still at half a bottle! A lot of bubble baths dry out my already dry skin, but not this one.

I absolutley <3 the packaging for the Hiss Good Night Pink Peppermint Lipgloss! How cute is all their packaging really? I thought since peppermint was in the name, this must have peppermint in it. Nope! So I was a little disappointed. Also, the color is very pink in the tube. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that it doesn't look like that on the lips. It sheers out quite a bit and gives a nice pink sheen. I also thought it would be very sparkely--wrong again! It does have some, but not over the top. You could wear this easily out, maybe not to work, but running around the weekends and such. I also really like the applicator, it's like a brush, not the felt kind. This goes on smooth and even as well. I tried taking a picture of my lips for ya, but those never come out well for me! Sorry! You can see it on the beautiful Kate Gene  by going to her amazing page and reading her review on some Honeycat items!

Lastly, the Rub My Tummy Milk & Honey Body Cream! What a fun name right? They are so clever there at Honeycat! I just had three small samples of this and I'm such a scrooge, I've only used one so far. It's a nice light, but not too light or watery, lotion. I thought it would a lot thicker since  it's a body cream, but it does the trick! It  absorbs fast into my dry skin and keeps it moisturized for hours.

Of all three products, I'd have to say hands down my favorite is the ss Good Night Pink Peppermint Lipgloss! I would love to see Honeycat come out with more colors and even add real peppermint to it as well! I love that minty tingle in a gloss! In the future, I'd love to get my paws on some Calypso Kitty Moisturizing Tropical Scrub!

If you haven't visited the Honeycat website, you should! Right now! It's too cute. I love the girl cat in the bubblebath and towel on her head! It's adorable! It's even got cute music playing! I think anyting from this webpage would be such a great girly gift for any of your friends. Who wouldn't want to get this as a gift?

 Forget putting this in my bath, I want to eat this it looks so good!

I can only assume this is Ms. Terry, creater and developer of Honeycat. I can also only assume that this chic, sexy line in inspired by Terry herself! All and all, I just think this is a great line which I will be purchasing things from for myself, friends, and family! It's not just cute packaging and catchy names, I really think the products I have tried so far have been great and I look forward to sharing more Honeycat reviews with you all in the future!

FTC Disclosure: Products were sent from a company for review. I am not affiliated with the company and not paid to write the review. These are my honest thoughts.

SKINMD SHIELDING LOTION NATURAL & GIVE-A-WAY-CLOSED

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I'm sure a lot of you have read reviews on this shielding lotion. So I won't go into too much detail about how it works. I'll briefly tell you what it is and mostly concentrate on what it did for my skin and other thoughts on the product.

Basically, "a shielding lotion keeps moisture-robbing irritants away from the skin while the proprietary "super" humectants hydrate the skin throughout the day."

It can be used all over the body and even face. It is very light and absorbs quickly into your skin. I used it most before going into the pool at my gym. I noticed right away that my skin wasn't tight and itchy, like normal, after an hour of water aerobics.

The directions on the bottle say to use every two to eight hours until you see an improvement of moisture levels in your skin. That doesn't seem difficult at all---unless you are me and often get busy with my daily tasks and forgot about my skin! Eeeks!! I put it on in the morning and in the evening. I did see an improvement to my very dry skin, but I think I should have used it more often.

When I was told I'd be receiving a full sized bottle I was surprised to see it was only 4 ounces. This retails for $9.95. I would like to see this available in a larger size. And I'm not talking about buying it buy the gallon, for $294.14!! How about something in the 15-20 ounce range?

There's really not much of a scent to this, if any. Which I like and dislike at the same time! Oh how fickle I can be! I love to slather on lovely scented lotions!! I like the thick, creamy feeling of ones I've used in the past. I suppose after years and years of this habit, it's just hard to break! In my head, I can see that this shielding lotion is better for my skin, but I can help to yearn for old my friends!

Also, on a superficial note--I don't like the bottle design. It's not pretty at all! I suppose it is trying to appeal to both sexes and all ages, but I just want something pretty!! Maybe they could package it in several different bottles and open up their market! Anyone else agree? Am I just being too demanding?

The particular bottle I was sent did not have SPF, which is also a problem for me. But, they do have a lotion with SPF 15 available in a 4 ounce bottle for $25. To me, this a little pricey, but if it works for you and delivers amazing results, why not right?

If you are interested in knowing what is in this lotion, click here!! You will find a very descriptive and informative list of ingredients. I have never seen such detail on a lotion before.

All and all, I think this is a nice product and would be worth buying. My only hurdles, like I said before, is my strong addiction to traditional lotions that don't really solve my dry skin problem! Also, the price for me is a bit high. If they were to offer larger bottles for a more "drug store" price, I think I'd be all over that.

Amber over at SkinMD as agreed to sponor a give-a-way! They usually try to keep giveaways to US and Canada due to some recent difficulties with shipments, but after learning that many of my readers live outside these areas, they have agreed to make it international!! How great is that? Also, be on the lookout for 20% to NV Beauty readers on this amazing lotion!

To enter, you must:

1. Be a follower of my blog, of course!

2. Leave me a comment on why you'd like to win.

3. If you have a blog, please put this in your side bar, or do a post about it. If you don't have a blog, just say so. =)

NOTE: You can leave multiple comments but you cannot copy and paste the same comment. It must be an original comment that is meaningful. Also, do not post multiple comments in a row. Come back to my page later to post. =)

You have one week to enter, so make your entries by March 18th, 2010!

FTC Disclosure: Products were sent from company for review. I am not affiliated with the company and not paid to write the review. These are my honest thoughts.