Philosophy 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

I think the question here is who doesn't love Philosophy's 3-in-1 bath products? This stuff is a definite PW favorite and one I've been using for years.

I don't use it as a shampoo so no comment there, but as a shower gel, it's awesome. The scent is one that you actually smell and the scents do smell as close to the real thing as a bath product can get. The smell, while strong and enjoyable in a shower (or bath) does not stay on skin so you won't spend the day smelling like a cake, or in some cases, a margarita. When used as a bubble bath, it creates lots of bubbles and a lingering scent in the bath, but again, washes off easily.

A very recommended product, but be warned that once you get one and try it, you most likely won't stop there. PW favorites include Red Velvet Cake, Sugar Plum Ferrie (limited edition), and Apple Cider.

This can become your addition as well for $16/bottle. Pick it up by browing Sephora stores and online, Nordstrom, and www.philosophy.com

Dessert Beauty Whipped Body Cream

The only reason this crap showed up on my site is simply because I was making a trip to my friendly neighborhood Sephora and found that they still carry it.

Where should I start? First, this stuff tastes like crap. I was uh, "lucky" enough to recieve a bottle as a sample after it first made it's debut. It essentially served for an evening of laughs and not a whole lot else. Not only does it taste like sweetened soap (or something) it is sticky as all hell. You'll have a highly enjoyable time attempting to get it out of the sheets! It isn't rich, it isn't creamy, and who in God's name really thinks it's a "skin moisturizer"?!

Please stay away from this. I know someone out there is browsing sephora.com, sees this crap is only $5 and thinks maybe it's worth it. Trust PW when she says it's not. Do yourself a favor and stay away from Dessert "Beauty", no matter how cheap it is. If you somehow manage to score some for free, kick back and have fun... but make sure you're near a shower for afterwards.

Sephora Pink Grapefruit Body Smoother

I mentioned this product as a cheaper alternative to Philosophy's body scrub so I figured it was time to review it in case people were wondering.

The good? The quantity you recieve for the price is quite generous compared to what you would recieve from other brands. If you're on more of a budget and want to save a bit of money, this is the way to go. It does it's job. If you have ultra sensitive skin, this may be the way to go for a body scrub.

The bad? While it does do it's job, I don't think it is as good as Philosophy's body scrub. Ultra sensitive skin aside, the sugar crystals are not nearly as large or coarse in this version and so while it does get rid of dry skin, I don't find it as effective. The scent also turned me off. I didn't find it "refreshing" and I didn't find it smelled like grapefruit whatsoever.

All in all I recommend it, especially at the price. Unless you are one who wants to make your own (see recipe in Philosophy scrub post!) it is worth it. Check it out and decide for yourself

You can pick up your own at www.sephora.com or Sephora stores for $15.

Sephora Indulgences Whipped Body Delights

I hate to love this stuff.

Let's face it. This is Sephora's answer to Philosophy's multiple "this smells like food!" body lotions and many other potions. With that said, this stuff works suprisingly well. It leaves skin soft, it feels good when you rub it in and depending on whether or not this is your thing, it does smell like candy. I guess the question is, do you just want to enjoy the scent in the bath and let it wash off and be on your way or do you want to wander around smelling like a candy apple (or whatever.)

I can leave most of the scents, but I'll take the product. All in all recommended.

Where to buy? Sephora stores and www.sephora.com

At only $15 for 3, it's pretty affordable.

Carmex

After trying all of the fancier (not to mention much more expensive!) treatments for chapped lips, PW kept coming back to tried and true Carmex. It is soothing to lips and prevents lips from becoming cracked and sore. I use it at night before going to sleep to keep lips smooth and kissable all the time.

Carmex is affordable to everyone, it is easy to find and as an added bonus, it still gives lips a nice shine as you'd get from a gloss.

Pick it up at drug stores nation wide for about $1.20 per pot.

Burt's Bees Mama Bee Leg & Foot Cream

Even though PW is not a "Mama Bee", I picked this stuff up simply because I couldn't stand the scent of their non-mama foot cream. I absolutely love this stuff! It is soothing and it leaves skin extremely soft and it helps to repair dry and scaley feet (and legs.) While it's meant for feet and legs, I tried on my hands and this stuff is a keeper!

You can pick this up for about $9.00 (about 3.5 oz)

Product can be found at www.burtsbees.com Target stores, and some drugstores nation wide.

Bliss Softening Sock Salve

This was actually a good product. I liked it. It did make my feet soft and it felt nice. Is it worth the cost? I don't really think so. I think that my tried and true baby lotion really worked almost as well and given the price, "almost" is good enough for me. I'll take or leave this one.

Cost: $26

Where to purchase: Bliss spas or at Sephora/www.sephora.com

Bliss Softening Socks

I was skeptical when I got these and now let's just say that Im out $50. These things are soft and comfortable, but "softening socks"? Seriously? Come on Bliss. Simply put, if you didn't get it already, this PW does not recommend these at all. These don't do anything more than your basic gym sock. Heck, go buy a 10 Pack of socks @ Costco for $8, a bottle of Johnson's Baby Lotion with Aloe & Vitamin E and you're all set for a fraction of the cost!

If you missed it, these socks are $48+ tax.

In the event that you want to try them for yourself (uh, why???) pick them up at your friendly neighborhood Sephora.

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Lancôme Absolue Replenishing Eye Cream

Absolue Eye is a great cream for those of us who suddenly woak up one morning and realized that in fact, wrinkles and fine lines do seem to pop up over night! Absolue Eye moisturizes and firms the eye area and is intended to reduce the appearance of fine lines within 4 weeks of use.

All in all, I think it's a great product that I will continue to buy, even if it is on the pricey side. For those who don't want to spend the money, check out Loreal's Wrinkle Decrease Collagen Filler Wrinkle Reducer ($14 at Target and drugstores nation wide.)

Cost of Absolue Eye is $73 from Sephora and Lancôme counters.

PW's Tip: You can sometimes find Absolue Replenishing Eye Cream at Costco for around $45-50.