The Life of A Ladybug

The Life of A Ladybug's "25 Days of Christmas": Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie Set

 
Hey Holiday Shoppers!  If you have a person on your list who's a lover of bath and body products, smell goods, fragrances that smell edible, or Mary J. Blige, the Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie Set is a great gift idea!  This set includes a Body Cleansing Gel, Shea Souffle and eau de toilette all in Carol's Daughter's most popular Almond Cookie scent (a favorite of Mary J. Blige), a yummy mix of almond, marzipan and sandalwood.  But if you want to buy this for someone (or yourself), get it now!  This scent sells out really quickly - that's why I always make sure I'm well stocked!

Ho ho ho and mistletoe and presents for pretty girls!

Aveda supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

 Aveda is raising funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) by selling a limited edition, 150 ml/5 oz tube of Hand Relief.  During the month of October, Aveda will donate $4 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief to the BCRF to help advance the understanding of environmental links to breast cancer.

You can purchase this special tube of Hand Relief at Aveda.com, Aveda stores, spas and Institutes.

 

 

Curel Itch Defense Giveaway!

Curel Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion is designed to rebalance and restore skin to its natural moisture levels.  It has even shown signs of being helpful for those who suffer from eczema.  As my daughter has eczema, I'm looking forward to being able to try it on her.

To celebrate the launch of Itch Defense, Curel is offering Life of A Ladybug readers a free bottle!  So, the first five readers who follow me on Twitter (new followers!) will get a free bottle of Curel Itch Defense.  You can find me at @lifeofaladybug.

Ready ... go!

Bath and Body Works' new fragrance widget

Discover your scent identity with the click of a button using Bath & Body Works’ new fragrance widget. The intuitive application lets you create a completely customizable fragrance profile in an instant, offering up the perfect scent for any mood and any occasion. Just choose the characteristics that describe you and find your ideal fragrance in an instant—it’s the essence of you, captured in a bottle. Visit the link below and see which Bath & Body Works fragrance fits your personality.  Turns out - my signature fragrance is Black Raspberry Vanilla!

http://www.bbwfindyourfragrance.com/

Beauty for a Bargain: Sugar and Olive Oil!

 

Do you, like me, have dry skin, but you're trying to save money, rather than go out and buy expensive scrubs?  Here's a tip: instead of buying high-priced (or even moderately-priced drugstore brand) scrubs, go down to your kitchen and grab a spoonful of sugar!  Sugar makes for a wonderful exfoliator.  Mix a bit in your palm with a dollop of your regular cleanser.  Rub it into your wet skin, using gentle circles.  You will cleanse and exfoliate at the same time.

Sugar also works on your body when used with another kitchen beauty product: olive oil!

Pacifica Solid Perfume

 

For the last couple of months, I have been enjoying the Pacifica shower gels - I have Tuscan Blood Orange and Hawaiian Ruby Guava.  They are equally yummy.  So, imagine my excitement when, walking through Wegman's with the troupe after a meeting, Lotus spotted a Pacifica display and on it ... the entire Pacifica line, including Solid Perfume!

Vic's Voice: Pure Silk Shave Cream

 

This is me and my hubby, Vic, who is pretty much the cutest and the awesomest dude on the planet.  (Girls - go out and get you one!  But not mine, 'cause I'll cut you.)

Anyway, when I started this blog, Vic didn't give it much thought, but now that he sees how much fun I have with it, he's jealous and wants a piece of the action - LOL!  He has decided that I need to have men's products reviewed on here every now and then, so I invited him to do it himself.  So, from now on, you will occasionally be seeing posts called "Vic's Voice", wherein the Amazing Victor will let you know what he thinks about various products.

Pure Silk Shave Cream

 Now that summer is almost here (and the hot weather already is!), we're all much more likely to be shaving those legs, pits, etc., right?  And, of course, there are a billion products on the market that say they will help you achieve the smoothest shave possible.  Lately, I've been trying Pure Silk Shave Cream by Barbasol.

Pure Silk Shave Cream is available in six scents: Raspberry Mist, Citrus Zest, Melon Splash, Plumeria, Coconut & Oat Flour and Peaches & Cream.

I've been using it for a few weeks now and, unfortunately, I haven't noticed that Pure Silk Shave Cream makes my legs feel any smoother than any other shave gel/cream I've tried.  It's a functional shave cream and the scents are nice.  It's not expensive and easily found.  So, there you go - it works, it's easy and it's pleasant, but nothing mindblowing.

Ladybug Loves this week ...

 

• Mally Beauty Mascara
• MAC Naked Honey Salve
• Carol's Daughter Pearls eau de toilette
• LORAC Tantalizer
• Prescriptives Cheek Blossom in Melon Warm

Ladybug Loves this week!

 

• Stila eyeshadow in Golightly
• MAC Naked Honey Skin Salve
• tarte emphaseyes in green
• MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Redhead