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Reader Review of the Day: L'Occitane Immortelle Very Precious Cream
With cooler weather on the way, dry skin is about to become a problem for a substantial number of us, and that means one thing: a darn good moisturizer. I'm on the hunt for something new and great myself, so I liked this review of L'Occitane Immortelle Very Precious Cream ($75). Reader ejfish provides a helpful breakdown of the product's pros and cons:
"Likes: Leaves a velvety soft film on my skin every morning (not an oily slick shine).
Reader Review of the Day: Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap — Milk
Sometimes, simplifying your routine is the way to go. And that's exactly what reader Bellazmom had in mind when she purchased Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap — Milk ($7). Here's why she is so fond of this extra-gentle cleanser:
I am getting back to the basics of life and trying to buy more natural products.
New Product Alert: L'Occitane Anniversary Body Creams
L'Occitane is known for its sumptuous shea butter cream, but what you may not know is that the cream is now 20 years old. What's more, the brand has a fair trade setup with workers in Burkina Faso, buying the shea butter from women to help them earn living wages. Two years ago, L'Occitane bought an astounding 75 percent of Burkina Faso's shea butter produced for the beauty industry, and that percentage is growing every year.
BellaSugar's Top Five Hand Cream Picks
I'm a hand cream junkie, so it is with great pleasure and conviction that I present my top five favorites to you. Over the past year, I've tested many a cream in search of my favorite, and I have two. The first is June Jacobs Green Tea and Cucumber Hand Cream ($46) because of its quick rate of absorbency, non-greasy feeling and soothing scent.
Wonderful Ways to Warm Winter Skin
Take a break from the cold and indulge yourself with a warm and wonderful at-home spa treatment. Both of these products contain ingredients that self heat when applied to the skin to help draw out impurities and detoxify. Not only do they feel divine when there's a chill in the air, but they also smell delicious.
L'Occitane Honey & Lemon Eau de Toilette
Since 2007 is coming to a close, I've been trying to catch up on some of the great scents that I haven't gotten the chance to share with you all year. A wonderfully soft, simple and fresh fragrance that I'd hate for you to miss out on is L'Occitane Honey & Lemon Eau de Toilette ($42).
The fragrance launched in November and is made from a succulent blend of citrus fruits, honey, caramel and vanilla.
New Product Alert: Immortelle Very Precious Eye Serum
L'Occitane recently launched a new line called Immortelle and the star product is the Immortelle Very Precious Eye Serum ($50). For those of you who have never heard of immortelle, it's an evergreen shrub with small flowers that grows in warm, sunny climates. All immortelle in the L'Occitane products come from Corsica, an island off the coast of Italy.
L'Occitane Neroli Eau de Parfum
Ever since I learned all about neroli, I've been intrigued by how special it is. So when I saw that L'Occitane had come out with a Neroli Eau de Parfum last month I got all excited and wanted to check it out. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to smell it just yet, but here's what I know.
Monday Giveaway! L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
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?"
Bella Bargain: Up to Half Off at L'Occitane
Shopping at L'Occitane always makes me feel that—for a few moments, at least—I'm gallivanting around the South of France. Its bath and body products have a bit of a luxurious feel, and many are made with lavender, shea butter harvested in Africa, Provençal olives and other natural ingredients. Right now, prices on 150 products are up to 50% off.
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