My Skin is Soft & Softly Scented

Being the product junkie that I am, I continually try new beauty products. Lotions and potions are my favourite, as I am a moisturizing fiend. Thankfully for my wallet, I have never found an expensive body lotion that has impressed me enough to ditch my drugstore fave, Nivea Q-10. It applies like a dream, sinks in and smoothes the skin, and gives the skin a lovely glowing appearance. Perfect for legs during sundress & shorts season, as well as keeping you soft and moisturized over our long heinous winter months. It has a fragrance that I'd call innocuous. I don't hate it, but I don't love it either, and anyways, it disappears in a minute or two and is forgotten.

But. I have finally found what I like to call a "complimentary" lotion. One that I can alternate with my Nivea, and that I love especially for my hands, feet, elbows and knees. And, here is the kicker, it smells like a little bit of heaven- right there on your skin- Jergens Original Scent lotion. It is substantial, but never greasy. It sinks in almost immediately and leaves the skin dewy and soft, but not shiny. More like...plumped? Glycerin is in there and can certainly help with holding onto moisture. One thing I find interesting is that the words "Original Scent" are almost the same size as "Jergens" on the bottle. It is a cherry almond scent, and it lingers beautifully on the skin. Not like a perfume but more like soft smelling skin. No wonder it has such a loyal cult following! I love to apply it at bedtime, as it leaves no greasy residue on the skin and the cherry almond scent lulls me to sleep. Bonus- I wake up with soft moisturized skin. 

Ready for anything.

I keep a bottle next to my kitchen sink, for my hands after washing, and to smooth knees & even legs before I run out the door. Yes. I am that crazy. I also always have a bottle on my bedside table- obviously. I'm on the lookout for smaller sized bottles or tubes of Jergens Original Scent to carry in my purse as hand cream. So far no luck. I may have to decant.....

Verdict? Love.

Jergens Original Scent Lotion is available at most drugstores for less than $8 for a 21oz bottle.

My Skin And Hair Are Soft & Smell Like Flowers

My favourite season is upon us. The sun is shining, the air is shimmering in the humidity, and we have no choice but to slow down and enjoy it. And, what could be easier than dressing for summer? A fresh mani-pedi, hair pulled up, lots of sunscreen and soft skin...all you need is a simple sundress, a few dabs of your favourite perfume and you are ready to go. Ok, maybe a little more than that...

So I will share one of my most treasured skincare secrets...I've mentioned it in passing here before but it is so lovely and luxurious I just had to share it again. So you've done everything you need to do, right? Exfoliated to get rid of dry, ashy skin- check. Used a simple & gentle soap ( Dove! ) or a moisturizing shower gel ( L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Shower Cream! ) - check. Applied your daily moisturizer? Make sure your feet are sandal ready ( do I really need to remind you again? ) & your hands have clean, bare nails or a fresh mani. No chips please! Have you had your summer trim & deep conditioning treatment? Because that is a good thing to do before spending time in the sun & humidity, not to mention swimming. 

Now that you have done these things, you need to do one more thing before slipping into that lovely sundress. Get some Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi Use Dry Oil and get it now. There is almost nothing that cannot be made better with a bit of this miraculous multi-tasking nectar. It really is multi use- I use it on my skin and my hair, and it's so effective and incredible it *almost* makes me a better person. It is like pure silk on your skin, and being comprised of 98.1% natural ingredients, there no overly greasy feeling left behind. Your skin drinks it up. And, when applied sparingly to wet hair, it smooths & softens. Now. Can we talk about how it smells please? Nuxe doesn't discuss the scent on their website but here is what I think. Jasmine, orange blossom and honey- otherwise known as heaven.

So. Get some. You're welcome.

Nuxe is available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Murale in Canada. US shopping information is available here. And, how beautiful is this 20th Anniversary edition bottle?