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Niven Morgan Blue Body Lotion: The Smell of the Sea

I normally try to find fragrance-free lotions that won’t interact with my perfume, but I love the smell of Niven Morgan’s Blue body lotion ($28) so much that I actually wear it for the scent. I wish they had a perfume or room spray (let’s hope someone in their development department reads this post!), but … Continue reading “Niven Morgan Blue Body Lotion: The Smell of the Sea”

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Aveda Hand Relief Cream: Natural Selection

Whether you’re on the dry West Coast or the frigid East Coast, you need a good moisturizer right about now. So, I keep Aveda Hand Relief on my desk all the time. There’s nothing more distracting than having dry, cracking hands while you’re working. I’m constantly staring at them and criticizing everything (luckily today I … Continue reading “Aveda Hand Relief Cream: Natural Selection”

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K. Hall Designs Lavender Cream: Field of Purple Dreams

This is how much I love lavender – I went all the way to Provence (aka the lavender mecca of the world) to visit the museum. As you can probably tell, I’m a real advocate of aromatherapy. When I was in France, I bought a years supply of pure oil, but I’ve finally run out. … Continue reading “K. Hall Designs Lavender Cream: Field of Purple Dreams”

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Organic Pharmacy Ultra Dry Skin Cream: An Extra Winter Layer

As the name Organic Pharmacy suggests, this cream (exclusively at Barneys New York for $79) has all of the potency you need with none of the chemicals! The downside it’s gets you pretty greasy. I wouldn’t put it on before going out, especially if you’re wearing silk or something else delicate. But if you’re a … Continue reading “Organic Pharmacy Ultra Dry Skin Cream: An Extra Winter Layer”

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Pura Botanica Lend a Hand Crème Smoother: The Crème de la Cream

Yesterday, I received a sample of Pura Botanica’s Lend a Hand lotion, and it has already become my favorite hand cream. The line is super-snobby; they use the highest quality ingredients, which ensure your beauty experience is as luxurious as possible. This Crème Smoother boasts magical West African Shea butter nut. Not only does that … Continue reading “Pura Botanica Lend a Hand Crème Smoother: The Crème de la Cream”

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eos Refresh Everyday Hand Lotion: Size Does Matter

My new favorite thing is ergonomically shaped and sized hand lotions for everyday carrying-around. This tiny dollop of a bottle by eos is the perfect size for your bag, no matter how small it is. Even a clutch! Eos is a great brand – and this is a great lotion. With skin-conditioning oils and moisturizing … Continue reading “eos Refresh Everyday Hand Lotion: Size Does Matter”

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