Fresh

Confession time: I actually listened to Nancy Reagan back in the day, and I have never smoked pot. Whenever someone breaks out the weed, I dork out and worry about getting a contact high. A friend recently fired it up in my kitchen, and I spent the whole time airing out the apartment and trying to keep the cats away, lest they become red-eyed, Cheetos-devouring drug addicts. (Now who's paranoid?)

It's safe to say that weed isn't my thing, but oddly enough, I'm really into Fresh Cannabis Rose. It has an intriguing rich-hippie scent that, yes, smells a little like roses and pot — but in the most sophisticatedly dirty way possible. It's one of those scents that makes people think you simply smell good, and I think it would be disarmingly sexy on a guy.

The best way to experience this kind of reefer madness is with the gift set ($45), which includes a shower gel, body cream, and eau de parfum. And let me tell you, the body cream is intensely luxurious. It's also $85, so don't blame me if you develop a habit.

I've written about my favorite lip balms before, but a year and a half has passed and I've got some newbies in the mix that I seriously can't live without. Lip balms are one of my all-time favorite products because they feel good and they provide instant relief all year round. Here are my top five picks (for now). What's your favorite?

• This small, silver Molton Brown Vitamin Lip Saver ($18) is odorless and flavorless. It spreads easily, penetrates deeply and I often find it missing in my guy's dopp kit!
• Some drugstore brands have got it right! This cool, roller-ball Blistex Cherry Splash ($2.89) is sweet, thin-textured and fast absorbing to correct dryness and chapping.
• Bobbi Brown Extra ($55) is the most expensive salve of the bunch, but it works wonders on my cuticles, elbows hands and on my lips. I can't seem to stay away from the subtle geranium smell and thick shea butter formula.
• Lancome's Baume Baiser ($25) came out as part of the Mystery Game collection. Although it's no longer in stock, you can still find a few of these indulgent padded soft rose-marshmallow scented lip balms online in the UK (and have it shipped).
• A year and a half later, one of my faves is still the amazingly nourishing Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment ($22.50). It lasts long, it's thick, it smells amazing, and I'm the first to admit that I'm a sucker for the cool screw-top cover.

Having these grainy and sweet body scrubs in the bath and shower is just asking for trouble. After just one whiff, I'll never want to get out. For those of you who want to take a break from the doldrums of January and indulge in a summertime treat, here are three succulent scrubs that'll do the trick. And hey, if you have any Winter strawberries in your fridge that you can't bear to waste, try making this strawberry scrub at home.

Fresh Sugar Face Polish ($55) is one of those oldies but goodies that you can never say too many great things about. It's made with ground-up wild strawberries and brown sugar, so it's deep cleaning and exfoliating. One of my friends swears by this stuff, and considering the fact that her skin is always soft and clear, it's enough for me.

This Fresh Ripe Wild Strawberry Scrub from Peter Thomas Roth ($35) is more for the body than for the face. It's a sweet-smelling scrub that uses strawberry seeds as exfoliating grains. Not only does it deep clean, it also sloughs away rough, dead skin.

100% Pure Strawberry Butter Body Scrub ($22) is an all-natural, rich, and thick body scrub infused with coconut oil and shea butter to help condition while exfoliating. It also contains antioxidants to help brighten and protect skin. I can't think of a yummier way to scrub-a-dub in the tub.

I am so happy that one of my favorite fragrance companies has come out with a new scent. I used to live above a Fresh boutique and the smell of Sugar Lychee, Pink Jasmine and Pomegranate Anise still reminds me of home. In fact, one of my favorite fragrances ever is Sugar Lemon by Fresh. So I am very happy about the release of the new Mangosteen collection, and most notably the new Mangosteeb Eau de Parfum.

This is also an equally sweet and fruity scent, but also has a touch of musk and florals which distinguish it from the famous Sugar collections. It is made from a blend of bergamot, Italian lemon, peach flower, freesia, mangosteen, sheer peony, rose, Brazilian rosewood and musk.

My girl YumSugar tells me that mangosteen is a superfruit that, despite its name, tastes nothing like mangoes. In its native Southeast Asia, it's often called the Queen of all Fruits. For the fragrance, Lev Glasman, Fresh Co-Founder and Director of R&D, chose to hone in on its juiciest part: the white pulp in the center, which has a high concentration of antioxidants. Huh, a perfume that's healthy for your skin, too: tell me, does it get any better than this?

Eau de Mangosteen is currently available in a 3.4 oz spray bottle ($75), and the collection also includes a bath and shower gel ($25), body lotion ($25) an oval soap ($14) and a gift set ($88).

Whenever I need to feel like a luxurious lady, I take a stroll through Neiman Marcus. Joke all you like about the stratospheric prices at "Needless Markup," but you've got to admit, it's a great place to window-shop. (It also helps that the store doesn't take most credit cards, so I'm safely out of temptation's reach!)

The Dallas-based retailer is celebrating its centennial this year, and it's whipped up plenty of beauty exclusives for the occasion. And guess what, they're all being sold at 1907 prices! Just kidding. The most affordable item is this $36 Nars highlighting duo, which packages Albatross highlighter with Torrid blush. It's a pretty duo, but I had more fun browsing the over-the-top luxury items—all $5,449 worth!

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Do you, like us, obsessively inspect your skin in the mirror, and at the site of a new blemish, wrinkle,or age spot, lament, "Why? Why me?" Sephora is here to tell you exactly that. From the "whys" to the "hows" to the "what-ifs," they're answering all of your frequently asked questions—even those you're embarassed to ask. Even better, every day we're giving away one product to help you implement their expertise.

Today's question: What's the easiest way to start a regimen for dull skin?

The answer: Go with an all-in-one set specifically designed to tackle sleepy skin, like Fresh Morning Glow. This radiance-boosting kit includes Soy Face Cleanser to gently cleanse and tone skin; Rose Face Mask to hydrate and tone skin; and Anise Day Serum, an advanced age-delay daily treatment that will firm and plump the skin, improve skin elasticity, and visibly reduce the number and length of wrinkles.

To enter today's giveaway for this set, leave a comment in the comments section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Monday, July 16, and we'll announce the winner tomorrow when we post the next giveaway. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded, so commenting more than once won't up your chances of winning. You must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here for an account. For all of the rules and regulations, click here. And congratulations to MissJenni978, who won yesterday's giveaway for a $50 gift card, and to The Italian Jem, who won Saturday's giveaway for Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo!

About four years ago I was staying at a Santa Barbara hotel that used Fresh as their bathroom products, and ever since I've been addicted. My favorite lotion is SugarBath Body Lotion in Sugar Lychee, but there's something about their Fresh Sugar Lemon Parfum ($65) that blows me away.

Imagine wearing refreshing lemonade laced with flowers on your skin. The fragrance is made from a succulent blend of lemon, mardarin, yuzu, bergamot, orange, ginger flower, oak, caramel and santal. It's sweet, crisp, zesty and it makes your mouth water every time you smell it.

I only wish it lasted longer. This isn't the kind of grand, layered scent that's going to take your from day to night. It's a casual scent that definitely wears off quickly (which means you use it up quicker than most of your other perfumes).

However, everything else about it is purely blissful! I've even got my sister hooked on it too. I am telling you, this stuff is addictive.

Fruit flavored shampoos can instantly turn your shower experience into an aromatherapy pleasure zone! Clarifying shampoos are intended to remove dirt, residue and unwanted oily waxy buildup that has been left in your hair from the use of daily styling products. They are safe for chemically treated or color treated hair since they have been carefully pH balanced to neutralize your hair and scalp. Combine the two and you get these yummy clarifying shampoos:

Fresh Soda Shampoo, $24, bubbles up and fizzes just like soda does! It feels really cool and invigorating on your scalp as you work it into a frothy lather. This shampoo adds volume to your hair while removing residue.

Made from mint, lavender, and grapefruit your hair will be revitalized, vibrant and oil free! Great for all hair types. It is also available in a travel size for $10.

Frederic Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo, $19.50, is made from an old french recipe with an apple cider base. This shampoo smells deee-licious. It will remove nasty product buildup that's been weighing down your hair and will leave you with unbelievable shine and bounce.

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Go red go! Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, red is a fun, bright, and festive look that maybe you wouldn't try if it were another time of year. Right now we all know that red is in the air....so get yourself red hot for the holidays! These glosses make a more subtle statement than red lipsticks because they are more sheer.

Dior Addict Plastic Gloss in Electrifying Red, $23.50, is a beautiful and brilliant gloss that doesn't hint around the fact that it's red. It's a thick and highly pigmented color that will leave your lips looking full and incredibly shiny. Dior's claim to fame is creating this wet "vinyl like" look so be prepared to turn some heads!

Bourjois Rouge Hyperfix, $16, is a double gloss! One side is a ten hour, semi-permanent lip cream that dries instantly and will keep your lips locked in with color. The other side is a sheer gloss containing silicone to add shine and vavoom! Start with the creamy side first and then apply the transparent topcoat. Even I was surprised how long this gloss lasts. This is a great gloss choice for when you are at a party and won't be able to reapply often.

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