My Favorite Body Scrub / Way To Destress

I have had a slight obsession with this body scrub for over a year now. I've talked about this on my You Tube channel before but am mentioning it again because it's worth having it's own post.  Allow me to introduce you to Tree Hut Lavender & Chamomile. I have tried other scents and have been pleased with them, but this has been my favorite recently.

This body scrub exfoliates and softens the skin while ingredients like certified organic shea butter, olive oil, lavender extract and chamomile extract help moisturize and keeps your skin smelling amazing.  The texture is fine yet gritty enough to do what it needs to. It's not rough at all, so it's great for sensitive skin as well.  By the way, this would make a great addition to a Christmas gift.  Put it in a gift basket, wrap a ribbon around it or put a bow on it and give it to a neighbor, teacher, or anyone else who could use a little indulgence in their life.

On long or stressful days, I love taking a long hot shower and using this scrub as my last step before getting out.  This scent in particular is so relaxing, just as you would expect from lavender & chamomile.  I don't just scrub and rinse off, I scrub and let it sit on my body for a good 3-5 minutes or so then rinse it off so that I can reap the benefits of the calming scent.

If Lavender & Chamomile doesn't appeal to you, there are other scents to chose from such as, but not limited to, Almond & Honey, Brazilian Nut, Tropical Mango, Vanilla & Honey and Coconut Lime.  This brand has a whole line of other body care items if you're interested, however I have not tried them. My guess is that it won't be long before I do.

Here's what the packaging of the scrub looks like:

So I have shared with you something that helps me unwind - what is it that works for you that helps you destress after a long, hard day?  Let me know down below.  I love hearing from you!

Price: Approx. $6.99 (this may vary by location and/or store)
Where to find:  Wal-Mart, Ulta, Target and other locations.  Click on the link to enter your zip code and state to find a store near you.  By the way, I am not sponsored by this company, they have no idea I am posting this and clicking on the link will get me absolutely nothing.  It's just to help you.  :)
http://www.treehutshea.com/where-to-buy/

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX,
P

Review & Lip Swatch: Lipstick Queen in Medieval

Before the Fall season officially began, I was on the hunt for some fall trend lipstick shades.  I already knew that I wanted to make one of my purchases from a brand I had never tried before.  I came across Lipstick Queen and decided to try Medieval based off the website photo and description "this is the red that anyone can wear".  This shade looked like a beautiful deep red that I thought I would definitely fall in love with.  Unfortunately, it was anything but love for me.

Medieval goes on smooth and silky however the color payoff lacks even though it is described correctly as "divinely transparent".  I didn't think it would be that transparent.  This isn't what I was expecting at all and because of the price point, it is just not in me to keep a lip product that sheer, especially when I was expecting a different color.  If I was in the market for a sheer red, then this would be a different story.  I don't blame the brand or description at all for my lack of love for this product and I'm sure there are other items from this brand that are great.

With that said, here are some pictures of what it looks like on me.  This color payoff is with approximately 3-4 layers.  If you are looking for a "wearable" red then you may want to look into this.  By the way, I do have to say that I love the packaging, more specifically the color - gorgeous!

I want to know..have you tried anything from the brand Lipstick Queen?  This lipstick shade didn't scare me away, I will definitely be trying more from this line and will report back when I do.  Let me know your thoughts down below.  You know I love hearing from you! :)

Where to find:  Ulta, Nordstrom, anywhere else Lipstick Queen is sold

Price:  $22

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P

Revlon Nail Polish Love - Rich

If I could keep this short and sweet I would say: If you like Metallic nail polishes then run and look for this fast before it's gone.  I found this limited edition nail polish at my local Walgreens a few weeks ago and am absolutely in love with this formula and color and that's because I'm very particular with metallic polishes.

The formula is smooth and the color is pretty opaque with one coat but definitely better with two.  I would describe this shade as a metallic, sage green with some silver even though it's showing a lot of blue in the first photo.  It is very unique to any other color in my collection.  

What do you think - is this something you would wear?  If you like this shade, hurry and look for it because I'm predicting it won't be around for very long.  

Thanks for spending time with me today! 

XX, P

NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil - Club Mix

Fall season, to me, means plums, purples and berry lips.  They pretty much all fall in the same color family.  With that said, one of my current favorite lip products is the NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Club Mix.  It is described by NARS as a sheer grape.

I find the formulation of these Velvet Gloss pencils to be creamy, smooth, opaque and give a high shine finish which means you can skip the gloss if you want to.  To me, lip pencils are so easy to use and carry as well.  The only down side I have to this product is that it is not a self sharpening pencil which means if you carry one in your pocket or purse, make sure you carry a sharpener or sharpen it before you leave home, which to me isn't a big deal.

NARS claims that these Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils have Vitamin E which protect from oxidant damages, is moisturizing, anti-inflammatory effects and has healing and anti aging effects.  It also has Hyaluronic Spheres that fill in deep wrinkles and provides long-lasting hydration. So a few extra perks when wearing this is a little bonus.

Here is what NARS Club Mix looks like on me.  I posted this photo on Instagram so if you're on there, look for me under: prissylovespink. :)

There's a couple more of these that I want to get including Mexican Rose and Baroque.  Have you tried these?  If so, what shades do you have and recommend?  Do you see yourself trying these?  Let me know down below, I love hearing from you.

Where to find:  Sephora, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, NARS' website or anywhere else NARS is sold.
Price:  $25

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P

Nails of the Day: China Glaze Sea Spray

If you're not following me on Twitter then you missed an "official statement" regarding a nail polish no buy for August.  Basically after buying a ridiculous, excessive amount of nail polishes in July, I decided that I needed to hold off on buying anything new in August and would instead shop my stash.  I've already almost failed several times but I'm proud to say, 14 days in and I'm doing great.  Anyway, in shopping my stash I came across this beauty and decided to wear it.  I fell in love all over again.

Sea Spray is from China Glaze's Spring 2011 Anchors Away Collection.  Although this was released as a Spring color, as I have said before, I'm a rule breaker - I wear what I want, when I want. :)  This color can be described as a light dusty blue but (to me) changes colors in natural and artificial lighting.  Sometimes I see some hints of faint turquoise and other times I see a sea foam green.  In the bottle there is a white pearlized shimmer although it doesn't seem to noticeably transfer over to the nails.  The formula is nice and creamy and pretty opaque with one coat but definitely better with two.

Indoor lighting - without flash

Indoor lighting - with flash

Natural Outdoor lighting - without flash

Did you pick up any polishes from this collection and if so which is your favorite? Do you wear nail polishes by season? 

Where to find:  Sally's Beauty Supply 

Price:  approximately $6.99 depending on store and/or location

Thanks for spending time with me today!

~Prissy

Dupes? Bobbi Brown Pale Pink vs. ELF Pink Passion

When I was first introduced to bright pink blushes I thought "no way!" and imagined it would give me those very exaggerated bright pink doll cheeks.  I'm here to tell you that is not the case at all.  Don't get me wrong, you can easily overdo the application of this color of blush (or any color really) but if you use a light hand, a bright pink blush really gives life to your face.

I have heard many times on You Tube that ELF's Pink Passion is a dupe for Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink.  I had both and figured I would swatch them and compare, then share with you for you to ultimately decide.

/BB Pale Pink on top / ELF Pink Passion on bottom

BB Pale Pink on left / ELF Pink Passion on right

As you can see Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink is definitely much more brighter and has some fuschia in it while ELF's Pink Passion is more of a light (but bright) babydoll pink.  I don't consider these dupes at all.  To me a dupe is two (or more) products that do the same thing and/or look almost identical to where you can't notice a difference.  I can clearly see the difference in both these colors.  

I think what I will do is film a more in depth video on the two blushes on my You Tube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PrissyandPink so that I can share how long they wear, preferred application, quality, what brushes I use, etc.  For now I think showing you the swatches alone will help answer the question as to whether or not they are dupes.

Do you own either of these and do YOU think they're dupes?  Let me know, I love hearing from you.  

Where to find:  http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/index.tmpl and http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

Prices:  Bobbi Brown: $26 / ELF $3

Thanks for spending time with me today! 

XX, P

Bright Pink Lipstick Love: NARS Schiap

This lipstick has caught my eye several times so at my recent Sephora shopping trip I decided I should just adopt it and give it a home.  :)

NARS Schiap is described as a semi matte shocking pink.  I would say that description is right on.  The semi matte finish is not drying and the pink is definitely a bright blue based pink.  A very similar color from the drugstore would be Milani's Rose Hip.  The big differences are the smell and finish.  Milani's Rose Hip has a very strong and noticeable candy like scent while NARS Schiap does not have a strong noticeable scent. If you get extremely close and take a big whiff you will not a light lemon scent but nothing you can smell once it's on. Rose Hip also has a noticeable shinier finish while again, Schiap is more on the matte side and a tinge brighter and more opaque.  However, when both lipsticks are on the lips there's not a huge noticeable difference other than the finish.

To compare a few other lipsticks to Schiap, MAC's Candy Yum Yum is a paler bright pink, Maybelline's Vivid Rose is more on the coral side.

The packaging is the regular matte, rubberized packaging (same as their blushes)

 Schiap in all it's beauty!

 An indoor swatch

 This is what it looks like in indoor lighting (one application)

 This is outdoor in natural lighting - it's actually a few shades brighter than this

 Overall because I love the finish as well as the intensity of the color I would say this lipstick is worth the price.  If you like a "semi" matte, non drying shocking pink without a strong scent this look no further - this is for you.  I absolutely love this pink and it is officially one of my favorites. I don't regret adopting this baby at all!

What are some of your favorite bright pinks?  Let me know, I love hearing from you!

Where to find:  NARS Cosmetics website and Sephora.com
Price: $26

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P