SOS Novelties Candle in Lueur mon amour

Looking for that perfect gift for your Valentine this year? Go for something sultry and romantic, like a massage oil candle from SOS Novelties! We were able to try a small sample of the Lueur mon amour candle (which smelled of cucumber and melon – very refreshing!) and got two good uses out of it so far. Here are the highlights:

1. The candle burned totally clean, and didn’t leave any awkward residue on the skin.
2. The massage oil didn’t burn skin – it was hot enough to melt and was warm to the touch, but didn’t irritate the skin at all.
3.  The oil left my hands (and C.’s skin) soft and moisturized, but not greasy or slimy.
4. You can use the candle hot or cold. I tested it both ways to be sure, and it was extremely effective (but, in my opinion, I prefer the experience of using it while warm.)

The full size ($49.99, available at

I used to loathe Valentine’s day until I met and starting dating M. Now, I’m your typical love drunk chick when it comes to this holiday. He he he! Last year M bought be a few travel sized body spray’s from Bath and Body Works and I loved them! I hadn’t bought any scents from BBW in a long time but they keep releasing really yummy fragrances. This Valentine’s Day BBW is releasing a brand new collection called Pink Chiffon.

On Saturday February 11th from 10-4, wear a cute pink outfit to your nearest Bath and Body Works to celebrate the release of Pink Chiffon. While you’re at the event, you can vote for your favorite new Signature Collection Fine Fragrance Mist, showing love for your signature scent. Complete your date night prep with a stop at the Pucker Up station, your destination for the ultimate kissable pout.

You can even find the perfect gift for the man in your life in the Bath & Body Works Men’s Collection. And enter to the ultimate Valentine’s Day prize – a dreamy bedroom makeover or romantic trip for two to Hawaii! Woo hoo!!

Marg Helgenberger at the Hollywood Walk of Fame

You all probably know Marg Helgenberger from CSI Las Vegas. Well, she was just recently inducted and given her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Congrats, Marg!

I think that she looks so adorable in her pictures from the event. Want to know how she acheived her look? She called up Carol Shaw; Hollywood Makeup Artist and founder of LORAC Cosmetics to do her up.

To be honest, I didn’t think I was going to like this wash at all. I usually use an exfoliating wash every day and I don’t  feel like my skin is clean unless I scrub my face. The DNA wash doesn’t have any physical exfoliants like beads or scrubbies but it does have ingredients in it that help wash away dead skin cells. I personally like that gritty, face peeling feeling when I wash my face so I put the foaming wash on a little scublet. This was the best idea I’ve had all month.

I usually break out around that time of the month but when I was using this wash I literally did not have one single pimple. My skin is super soft and glowing and no breakouts to be seen. The only bad thing about this is the smell. It’s a little on the chemical side and doesn’t have any added fragrances mask it. So it’s pretty sterile smelling.

“The active ingredient is ACH which is a non-irritating AHA (glycolic ‘sugar’ acid) that is combined with an amino acid for slow, controlled release thereby reducing any stinging and irritation typically associated with standard AHAs. It’s mild and effective for everyday use to help gently exfoliate the skin and stimulate cell turn over. Skin is perfectly primed with a fresh, radiant glow and smooth finish.”

The DNA EGF Foaming Cleanser is $28 and available online at www.dnaegfrenewal.com