Best wishes for a very happy Thanksgiving!
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments
when our hearts are conscious of our treasure"
-- Thornton Wilder
26 November 2014
09 November 2014
An Old and New Fave
Years ago, I used to religiously take a bubble bath every Friday night. Mostly so I could shave my legs, but it was also relaxing and cozy. One year I asked for a bottle of Kiehl's Creme de Corps for Christmas, because I had read in a magazine that it was nice stuff, and I was too cheap to spend the money myself. I really liked it, and when I would use it on my legs after shaving, it felt really soothing.
Eventually that bottle was used up, and that was that.
These days, I still take bubble baths, though not every single Friday night no matter what. I still enjoy them, and particularly during cold weather, they warm me up quite nicely. I've tried various different lotions to use afterwards, with varying results.
About a month ago, I was reading someone's blog (sorry I can't remember which it was to link), and they mentioned using Creme de Corps all of the time, since it was the ONLY thing that helped their skin in winter. And I remembered how much I'd liked it when I had that bottle years ago. And I decided to spring for a bottle myself and revisit it.
My skin gets extremely dry during the winter. Dry as in cracking and bleeding, particularly on my legs and arms. I have used various things, including a prescription lotion, which helps but is used up very quickly. I figured maybe another try at Creme de Corps would be worth it.
It has been. I treated myself to a 4.2 fluid ounce bottle, which cost $18.00. I started out using it every time I took a shower, on my arms and legs. And after a week, my skin was so soft, so supple, and so non-dry, that I decided to try using it every other day. I seriously cannot believe the difference. The other day, I was putting on a pair of tights, and there were no dry skin flakes flying around as I was getting them onto my legs!
So I am here to encourage you to try this stuff if cold weather makes your skin dry. It is very luxurious feeling, but it almost immediately absorbs into your skin, leaving it soft but not greasy or lotion-y. There is no discernible scent. I also think that the bottle will last me a while, since a little bit goes a long way.
Eventually that bottle was used up, and that was that.
These days, I still take bubble baths, though not every single Friday night no matter what. I still enjoy them, and particularly during cold weather, they warm me up quite nicely. I've tried various different lotions to use afterwards, with varying results.
About a month ago, I was reading someone's blog (sorry I can't remember which it was to link), and they mentioned using Creme de Corps all of the time, since it was the ONLY thing that helped their skin in winter. And I remembered how much I'd liked it when I had that bottle years ago. And I decided to spring for a bottle myself and revisit it.
My skin gets extremely dry during the winter. Dry as in cracking and bleeding, particularly on my legs and arms. I have used various things, including a prescription lotion, which helps but is used up very quickly. I figured maybe another try at Creme de Corps would be worth it.
It has been. I treated myself to a 4.2 fluid ounce bottle, which cost $18.00. I started out using it every time I took a shower, on my arms and legs. And after a week, my skin was so soft, so supple, and so non-dry, that I decided to try using it every other day. I seriously cannot believe the difference. The other day, I was putting on a pair of tights, and there were no dry skin flakes flying around as I was getting them onto my legs!
So I am here to encourage you to try this stuff if cold weather makes your skin dry. It is very luxurious feeling, but it almost immediately absorbs into your skin, leaving it soft but not greasy or lotion-y. There is no discernible scent. I also think that the bottle will last me a while, since a little bit goes a long way.
Kiehl's Creme de Corps. Worth the splurge. Try it.
02 November 2014
Two Mini-Reviews
Well hello there - I know I've been gone for a while, except for some quick check-ins. October was pretty busy, plus I caught a cold that messed with me for about 10 days (7 of those days were particularly miserable). But fortunately it's left, except for a few sniffles, so I can get back to my routine.
I realized that there were two products I meant to write about here, and just completely forgot about it. So here you go.
I'd read a few reviews of this product, Ole Henriksen Ultimate Lift Eye Gel, and decided to give it a try. I was really disappointed. The thing that bothered me most was the consistency - it didn't feel like a gel to me at all. It was really thick and goopy, and felt very sticky on your finger, as well as when you were applying it to the eye area. It also stung a bit once applied, which surprised me, since the ingredients and the reviews made it sound incredibly gentle.
I used it for two weeks and gave up. I just did not like it, and decided that it was stupid to keep using it just because I had it in my possession.
Next up, Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Radiance Lotion. I really wanted to like this product, since Fresh products are usually so nice. Unfortunately, this was another fail for me. For one thing, the bottle is not that big, and you need a lot of pumps to get enough product to cover your face (or at least I did). As a result, it doesn't last that long, so it is not cost-effective. And this is another one that just had a weird consistency to me - not quite a lotion feel. There was a slight, though not completely unpleasant, scent to it that dissipated almost immediately.
I will not be buying this one again.
So there you go - I realize I gave you two negative reviews here, but it's only fair when I tell you things I like to also tell you things I do not.
Of course, I do not in any way speak for anyone but myself. Clearly, other people have had success with both of these products, and I'm sure they each have devotees. For my money, though, I'll try something else.
I realized that there were two products I meant to write about here, and just completely forgot about it. So here you go.
I used it for two weeks and gave up. I just did not like it, and decided that it was stupid to keep using it just because I had it in my possession.
Next up, Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Radiance Lotion. I really wanted to like this product, since Fresh products are usually so nice. Unfortunately, this was another fail for me. For one thing, the bottle is not that big, and you need a lot of pumps to get enough product to cover your face (or at least I did). As a result, it doesn't last that long, so it is not cost-effective. And this is another one that just had a weird consistency to me - not quite a lotion feel. There was a slight, though not completely unpleasant, scent to it that dissipated almost immediately.
I will not be buying this one again.
So there you go - I realize I gave you two negative reviews here, but it's only fair when I tell you things I like to also tell you things I do not.
Of course, I do not in any way speak for anyone but myself. Clearly, other people have had success with both of these products, and I'm sure they each have devotees. For my money, though, I'll try something else.
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