Best of 2012 Roundup - Body Care, Hair Care, Etc.

Hello, We already talked about my 2012 picks on skincare and makeup in the previous posts here and here.  This is the last (but not least) installment of the Best of 2012 Roundup, let's get on with it...

Body Care

It looks like soap, but it isn't!  Lush Body Butter in King of Skin is a skin conditioner that is meant to be used after cleansing on wet skin in the shower.  Be sure to keep it in a closed container or you will lose product if it is in contact with water.  It is so convenient to use, I can even skip lotion if I use this.  It is very moisturizing and nourishing.  There are five types of body butters available online at Lushusa.com.  I was informed in store that King of Skin is the most hydrating.  It smells creamy and really good!  Some of the ingredients are avocados and bananas, good enough to eat.  I highly recommend it!

Caudaline Divine Oil was my favorite all-purpose dry oil in 2012.  Read more about it here. Try it!

Hair Care 

When it comes to hair, it was year of Oribe for me!  My hair is thick, dry, and chemically treated constantly.  The Oribe products really keep my hair in tip top shape, my hair has become better conditioned and more shiny.  If you have similar hair to mine, you should consider trying Oribe Masque for Beautiful Color, a deep treatment for colored hair.  Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream is a leave-in conditioner that will tame and add shine to your hair.  Lastly, I am on my second mini bottle of Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray, still loving it!

Also, Ombre is still my favorite hair color look.  I like it because you can always tweak and customize your own look.  I am inspired by Song of Style, her hair is always beautiful...

Image via Song of Style

Etc...

Gel nails has been on my radar in the last few years, but I actually started getting gel nails in 2012.  Do I love it?  Yes and no.  I love that the polish is super shiny and it can remain chip free for two weeks, but it is very drying for the nails and can look artificial.  

From my experience when I am wearing gel polish, it helps to use cuticle oil or any emollient oil on the entire nail and skin around the nail every day.  And if you can find nail salons that use non-toxic gel polish removers instead of Acetone, that will save your nails from becoming further dried out and damaged.  If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out Nova Nail Spa.

Thanks for reading, until next post......

Gelish after one day

Gelish after two plus weeks

OPI Gel

OPI in Glitzerland and Wet N Wild in I Need A Refresh-Mint

Hello,  This is another post about cheap thrills, this time is all about nail colors.  I picked up OPI Nail Lacquer in Glitzerland on sale from a beauty supply store a while back.  It looks like gold with an olive undertone when you look at the bottle, but it is actually pure metallic gold with glitter.  This shade is flattering on many different skin tones and can be worn in all seasons.  Excellent choice for parties and the holidays.

Super chic!

More recently, Wet n Wild Megalast Salon Nail Color in I Need A Refresh-Mint was on sale at Walgreens for 99 cents.  I just could not pass up this deal.  It is a Robin's Egg blue creme color, very Tiffany-esque.  

I was surprised that Wet n Wild nail colors are quite good and long lasting.  I honestly could not tell the difference between this 99 cents polish compared to high end ones.  It was fun wearing this color on my toes the last couple of weeks.

Thanks for reading.  Until next post......

Seeing Red

Hello, Red symbolizes passion and strength, just to name a few.  Whether it is used as a main color or an accent color, I have always been attracted to all different shades of red.  Go on and get your red on...


Goyard St. Louis PM

OPI Nail Lacquer in Color To Diner For

Wet n Wild Coloricon Lipliner in 717 Berry Red - I helped out a photographer friend of mine at a photo shoot this weekend.  I used this true red lip liner on one of the models and it looked amazing and fierce in photos

Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color in RD401 - for natural looking flush of color on cheeks 

Have a great week!  Until next post......

Clean Fingers, Bright Toes

Hello, From time to time, I like to switch it up from the dark nail colors that I love so much.  Clean and bright is my favorite combination of nail colors of the moment, clean fingers with bright toes or vice versa.  An easy way to shake off the winter blues...

OPI At First Sight - Light pink creme with micro gold shimmers

YSL Manicure Couture Duo Vernis Couleur in No.8 - Creamy tangerine orange with micro shimmers.  This is part of a limited edition duo set available at Nordstrom

Via Google images

Thanks for reading.  Until next post......