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Showing posts with label manicure and pedicure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label manicure and pedicure. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Body Shop Peppermint Pumice Foot Scrub

This foot scrub is a must for the summer that I still believe is coming. If you are going to wear open-toed or open-back shoes, you must take care of your feet, or incur the wrath of Ladylipstick. And while we're on the subject, if your heels spill over the back of your open-back shoes, they are too small. This is the footwear equivalent of camel toe.
So, back to the foot scrub. This is to be used on wet skin. I would say that during flip flop months, use it twice a week. It feels fabulous, it is both abrasive, yet strangely spongy. It really smooths heels and the balls of your feet. Retail: um, yeah. It's out of stock online, so I couldn't get the price. I think it's $16.00.
Rating: 5 lipsticks

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Body Shop Almond Oil Conditioning Hand Wash


This is a fantastic hand wash. Is is very softening and does not strip skin at all. A must for winter!
Retail: $12.00
Rating: 5 lipsticks

Monday, August 20, 2007

Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Leg Gel

This gel is used to soothe tired and achy legs and feet. It does a good job, it is cooling and refreshing. On hot days, I even used it on my arms.

However, it does have a high alcohol content, and so is drying to the skin. For my money, I would rather the cooling of the peppermint foot lotion. And before you ask, no, this is not appropriate to be used on a sunburn...unless you're into pain.
Retail: $12
Rating: 3 lipsticks

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Cuccio Naturale Forte Horsetail Nail Stengthener


I picked up a Natural Nail Care Kit from Cuccio at a salon conference a while back. I am a big proponent of natural nail care. However, I find this strengthener too sticky and long drying to be of any practical use. Used as a base or a top coat, your whole manicure ends up smudged. In addition, when used alone, it tends to flake and peel. If the objective is to strengthen nails, peeling is not going to help!
Retail: $12.00
Rating: 0 lipsticks

Monday, August 6, 2007

Sally Hansen Smoothing Foot Scrub


Okay, I am obsessed with my manicure, but even more obsessed with my pedicure. This foot scrub really helps to smooth and soften the feet. The one thing that is hard to get used to is that it is to be used on dry skin, so no scrubbing in the shower! I've discovered that the best way is to keep a towel and a spray bottle handy, after scrubbing, just spray and wipe!
Retail: $7.49
Rating: 4 lipsticks

Monday, July 23, 2007

Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion

Heavenly! This lotion is cooling and moisturizing and smells just like a candy cane. It is great after a long day on your feet, or after a hot day on or off 'em. Feel free to spread the lotion all the way up your legs. It feels great if you're sore!

Retail: $8-$24

Rating: 4 lipsticks