Review Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream Available at Official Website and most fine retail stores Cost $-12.00-23.00

I have always admired Frederic Fekkai and his desire to make women feel beautiful. He is a master stylist. So, I was of course excited to try his new line of hair products.  The glossing cream has olive oil it! You know that makes me happy ( I use olive oil for everything). The glossing cream promised to  hydrated my hair while restoring shine.  I used it for about two weeks and loved the results. I’m currently growing out a perm and my hair is sometimes “fuzzy” or “frizzy”. It works like magic. A small, and I mean small, dollops will do. Just put it into the palm of your hands and rub. Then gently run your hands over your hair. It smells nice, works well and I had several compliments from my husband about my hair. Without letting out the secret I just smiled and quietly thanked Frederic.

Review of TheraBreath Mouth Wetting Lozenges Available at the official website, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid Cost $13.00 box of 100

This product was pleasantly surprising. I must say I wasn’t sure what I’d be tasting. But the pleasant minty and citrus taste is refreshing. It lasts for quite a while too so your breath stays fresh. But, the big test was whether or not it would keep my mouth from being dry. Medication causes me to  often experience dry mouth and no matter how many bottles of water I drink I get little relief at times. TheraBreath “wetting” lozenges did the trick. They worked exactly as promised. I give a big thumbs up to this product with one small exception. They use sorbitol as a sweeter. I would much rather they used a sweetener such as splenda instead. Sorbitol often times has ill effects on the stomach. Overall the product stands up to its name, it is both breath freshening and mouth wetting.

Review of Skin MD Natural Lotion Available at Their Official Website Cost $18.00

My sweet husband was the tester for this product review. Unfortunately I’m allergic to aloe ( see  disclaimer ) . I was happy to read that the Skin MD Natural lotion was never tested on animals and contained no animal ingredients. That means its both vegan and cruelty free. It is also also dermatologist recommended and hypo-allergenic, so it’s safe to use for the whole family.

According to my sweet test subject, it went  on easily, absorbed quickly and did not leave a greasy feel behind. He used it for about three weeks.

This is the before and after photo.

There was a substantial change. His skin went from dry and flaky ( even a little chalky in appearance) to much smoother and softer.

Skin MD Natural works well and I think it would be a big benefit for those who wash there hands frequently.Perfect for doctors, dentists, nurses, cooks, and gardeners too.

Review of PURE by DKNY Available at Macy’s and fine retail Stores Cost 3.4 oz spray $80.00, 1.7 oz. Spray $60.00 and 6.7 oz. Body butter $38.00

I am thrilled to present you with my review of Donna Karan’s PURE . I think she is an amazing designer and I’ve been a fan of her cashmere mist perfume for years. But, like most women I usually don’t change fragrance very often. I find one and make it my own.

This fragrance was introduced to me as a clean fresh hint of vanilla scent. Clean and fresh grabbed me right away. The first spritz however was slightly over whelming. But the fragrance fades to a nice light clean scent after a little while (about half an hour) and that fresh scent stays with you all day. Yes, I really like the light fresh fragrance.

The vanilla bean used in this fresh fragrance comes from Uganda where DKNY is empowering female farmers. The packaging is recyclable, and the outer box uses low-VOC inks on certified forest paper. All of that and a lovely scent as well, what more can I say?

A woman can have more than one fragrance, now I do!

* when this review was written you received a 100% unbleached recyclable cotton tote bag with a $60 purchase at Macy’s.

Review of Faith Hill Perfume for Women Available at Target, Kohls, Amazon, Sears and other  fine retailers Cost 1.7 oz spray $28.99 1.0 oz. $21.99

This perfume comes in a pretty bottle. It is created by a lovely singer, and well, simply smells lovely. Light and floral and I think with a touch of gardenia or magnolia. However, it has zero staying power. Less than an hour went by and I could not smell it on my wrist any longer. I can reapply. But, I prefer a fragrance that I apply once (maybe twice if I go out in the evening) . It is an expensive fragrance so reapplying is not out of the question. Packaging is recyclable

Review of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette Spray Available at Bloomingdales, Macys, Sephora and other fine retail stores Cost: Eau De Cologne spray 1.5 fl oz.  $62.00 Eau de Toilette Spray 3.5 fl oz. $85.00

This musky fragrance has a hint of citrus, cedar and flowers. Its fragrance reminds me of day at the sea shore. It truly embodies the Dolce & Gabbana Italian style of sexuality and spirit. It comes in a simple bottle with a light blue cap. Who knew hiding inside was such luxury. This fine fragrance stays with you all day without being overwhelming. I usually lean towards floral scents but this is a welcome change. Packaging is recyclable.

Review of Revlon 1875 Ionic Ceramic Pro Stylist Blow Dryer with Attachments Available at Amazon and most retail stores Cost $22.99- 32.99

When I received this product I wondered just what an ionic blow dryer was. I found out right away as it dried my long hair (four inches past my shoulders) quickly. It uses negatively charged ions to keep hair moisturized by using a process that reduces the size of water droplets. In addition it has internal ceramic technology allowing for even heating and distribution. I used the diffuser attachment too; it evenly disperses the heat well. But the attachment does not fit tightly and did come off several times during use.  The Concentrated heat attachment seemed to fit a bit better and allows you to direct heat to one particular spot; it would be great for hairstyles with bangs or areas that need a bit more lift.

This Revlon blow dryer has three heat settings; cool, warm and hot and two speed settings high or low. It is light weight and rests comfortably in my hand. I also liked the color a burgundy and silver combination. It also has a removable filter allowing for easy cleaning.

I would have liked a retractable cord. But, it does not detract from the blow dryers ability to perform its task. The cord is quiet long though and I easily moved about while drying my hair. Overall a great product at a fair price. 

Review of Calvin Klein  Beauty EauDe Parfum Spray Available at fine retail stores everywhere  Cost 3.4 oz spray $85.00, 1.7 oz. Spray $65.00

Calvin Klein hits another home run with this lovely fruity cologne. This scent is perfect for the mature woman. I say this not only because I’m 50, but because I believe this fragrance is marketed for women of a certain age.

It’s not musky like you would find for a seductive fragrance, or overly strong smelling. It’s light and clean and perfect for wearing all day long. I’m surprised really that I would like a fruity, almost woodsy scent. But I do. I wore it for several hours with out reapplication.