Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: Dove Go Sleeveless Deodorant

Hello Divas!

I hope life is treating you well!

I must admit I am a Dove girl.  As I have previously discussed on this blog, I only use Dove for Sensitive Skin bar soap on my skin.  Why?  My skin is super sensitive and Dove for Sensitive Skin is the only soap that will not irritate my skin or cause breakouts.  Another Dove product I love is Dove solid powder fresh deodorant.  I buy it in bulk and I have been using it for the past 10 years...or so.  I rarely try other deodorants, but if I do, I always come back to my staple Dove brand.  So when I was given the opportunity to try the new Dove Go Sleeveless solid deodorant, I eagerly agreed.  Dove's new Go Sleeveless deodorant claims to make your underarms more softer and smoother in just 5 days.  

I did like the deodorant.  It has a very silky texture and does make your underarms feel soft.  I can't necessarily say it made my underarms smoother, but I did like the feel of the deodorant under my arm.  It definitely has a creamier texture than my staple Dove deodorant.  More importantly, it kept me dry and odor free all day.  So that is always a winner for me because I do sweat a lot.  I didn't particularly like the scent.  I tried the Pear Finish scent, which is a more floral scent.  I prefer a powder fresh scent.  The great thing about this deodorant is that it contains moisturizing Vitamin E and F.  Overall I did like it, however I would like to try the Nourished Beauty scent.   


Dove is also having a very cool contest to kick off the debut of their Go Sleeveless deodorant.  Dove has partnered with Jessica Szohr, star of Gossip Girl,  to invite women all over the world to design their own sleeveless top with the go sleeveless Fashion Challenge app on Dove’s Facebook page here, where they can also view the sleeveless top gallery and vote on their favorite designs.  By submitting a unique design, each participant will automatically be entered for a chance to win a New York City shopping trip with Jessica Szohr worth $5,000.  Wowza!


Dove's Go Sleeveless deodorant retails for about $5 and can be purchased at CVS.


Toodles!

Juice Beauty: Green Apple Peel

Hello Divas!

Always do your absolute best. Give 100%.  Regardless of the outcome, you know you did your  best.

I am always in search of good facial products.  I have oily skin and always need to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize to keep my skin balanced.  But my skin is also very very sensitive, so I am very careful to choose facial products that are for sensitive skin, natural or organic.  So when I was offered the opportunity to test, Juice Beauty's, Green Apple Peel, I was more than excited.  You see Juice Beauty is an organic skin care line that is certified organic, and free of parabens, petroleum, propylene or butylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, pesticides, phthalates, artificial dyes or synthetic fragrances. So you can rest assured when using Juice Beauty products, you are only getting the purest ingredients on the planet.

The Green Apple Peel is beyond amazing.  It contains potent alpha and beta hydroxy acid complex (the good stuff!) with certified organic apple, lemon, grape, raw cane sugar and willow bark.  The recommended use is once per week, but I have been using it twice a week because my skin needed some serious rejuvenation.  After washing and toning my face, I apply a thick layer of the Green Apple Peel to my face and neck.  I let it sit for 15 minutes.  During the 15 minute wait, it does tingle but only a little bit.  I rinse and my skin feels baby smooth and is definitely brighter.   It is awesome!  The formula is light weight and because it is organic, my sensitive skin loves it.  I have been using the product for 4 weeks and I have not experienced any irritation or break outs.

Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel retails for $45 dollars.  You can purchase it online here or at any Whole Foods.

Toodles!

Disclaimer:  This product was provided for review.  However my experience with the product is 100% true and my own.

Clarisonic Plus: Week 2 & 3

Hello Divas!

Life is beautiful! So enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Well it has been three weeks now since I have been using the Clarisonic Plus.  Sorry I missed last week's post about the Clarisonic Plus.  I was running around like a crazy person and barely made it through the week. Whew!

But I have still been using my Clarisonic Plus day and night.  So here are my pros and cons:

PROS

My skin is brighter and smoother.  Also my blackhead blemishes seem to be fading fast.  They are less evident.  The body brush is phenemenol.  It has definitely improved my skin tone on my chest, back and elbows.  I have recently started using it on the back of my ankles.  I have some discoloration in that area due to my excessive wear of 4 inch pumps.

CONS

The Clarisonic brand facial cleansers are not a go.  First, the gel cleanser for oily skin, broke me out something fierce.  So I decided to use the gentle cleanser for sensitive skin and it does not lather...at all.  I am so not a fan of non-lathering facial cleansers.  I always feel like my skin is still dirty after using them.  I though about using the nourishing care cleanser for normal skin, but decided not to take any chances and just use my own cleanser.  Now that I am using my cleanser, I am much happier.  No breakouts!

So in conclusion, the Clarisonic Plus is still performing miracles on my skin.  The Clarisonic brand facial products are not working for me. 

Check back next week for my week 4 update!

Toodles!

Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: Sea Breeze Astringent

Hello Divas!

I hope all is well in your world!  Life has been pretty good to me lately and I am so thankful to God.


Today I am featuring an oldie but goodie drugstore brand astringent, Sea Breeze.  I recently purchased Sea Breeze because when I went to my local CVS to purchase my staple Clean and Clear Astringent for Sensitive Skin, they were out.  So I grabbed Sea Breeze Astringent for Sensitive Skin and thought it should be a good substitute.

Now I have not used Sea Breeze since high school and I was not sure how it was going to affect my skin.  But I am happy to report that it has been great to my skin.  You know what I love the most about Sea Breeze?  I love that it really digs deep and gets all of the left over dirt and guck out of my pores. Yes, Sea Breeze cleans my face at least 50% better than my staple Clean and Clear Astringent.  I am always shocked by how much dirt is on the cotton pad after using Sea Breeze.   I never removed that much residue using Clean and Clear. Wow!  Plus it is tingly and refreshing and it has a smell that wakes you up in the morning.  Very fresh!  Lastly, it does not dry out my skin. It leaves it clean but soft. This Astringent is a winner in my book.

Sea Breeze Astringent for Sensitive Skin retails for only $4.99 and you can purchase it online here or at any CVS.

Toodles!

Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: Dove Sensitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash

Hello Divas!

I hope your Wednesday is too awesome for words!

Dove has just released a new sensitive skin moisturizing body wash that is simply the bomb! Why? For the past 15 years, I have only used Dove soap for sensitive skin. It is the only bar soap that will not break me out or dry out my skin. See I have super hyper sensitive skin. If I wash my body with the wrong product, I break out in the worse way. Ugh! Although I absolutely love body washes, I have to be very careful using them. If I notice one bump, blemish, or dryness within a few days of use, I have to stop using it! So when I discovered Dove was releasing a body wash specially formulated for sensitive skin, just like their awesome soap, I was elated!

This body wash, like the soap, is hypo-allergenic, soap free, and unscented. However, I found that there is a scent but it is very mild and pleasant. It also contains NutriumMoisture™ which is Dove's new patented technology that uses 100% natural moisturizers that nourish the skin well below the surface. Genius! Divas this body wash lathers like a dream! Plus it is so moisturizing. After use, your body feels like you have slathered it in lotion! No kidding. But the best thing about this body wash is that I can use it without worrying about whether my skin will have a negative reaction. Aaaah! Now that is what you call piece of mine.

Dove Sesitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash retails for $8.99 and you can purchase it at any CVS.

Toodles!

Toodles!

Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser

Hello Divas!

I hope your are having a fabulous hump day!

During my son's school auction, I received a bag of Neutrogena products as part of a ticket raffle. I thought oh goody, more products to try! Well when I recently ran out of my Oil of Olay facial wash, I decided to give Neturogena's Extra Gentle Cleanser a try. At first, I was not impressed. This facial wash does not foam and I love foaming washes. I just feel like my face is really getting clean. However, this cleanser really does clean! How do I know? I always follow up with my toner and each time I use this wash, there is hardly any left over dirt or make-up! In addition, it is moisturizing. So after cleaning your face, it feels clean but not dry. Your face will have a clean but soft feel to it. Of course this cleanser is soap free, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) and hypo-allergenic. It is specially formulated for those who have extremely sensitive skin. A 6.7 ounce bottle retails for $8 and you can purchase it here or at any CVS.

Toodles!

Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: Oil of Olay's Foaming Face Wash

Hello Divas!

I hope your day is filled with happiness! Today is very overcast....again. Hopefully the sun will come out later. My next bargain but awesome product I am featuring in my Recession Series, is Oil of Olay's Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin. This facial wash is an oldie but goodie. I have been using it for YEARS! I will try other cleansers, especially if my skin is acting out, but Oil of Olay's foaming face wash is a great basic everyday cleanser. What I love most about this facial wash is that it does not dry out my skin. It gets my face very clean but does not strip it. The facial wash is also 100% soap, oil, fragrance and dye free. So it is great for those who have very sensitive skin..like me. And you only have to use a nickel size amount of the wash to achieve a great foam. So it lasts for months! Oil of Olay's Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin retails for $4.49 and you can purchase it here or at any CVS.

Toodles!