Victoria’s Secret Perfect Body Perfectly Polished Cucumber Extract Warming Foot Scrub

This was another item I purchased from Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual sale.  I normally like their beauty products and always like a good foot scrub so I decided to give this one a try.  (The warming part of the name was appealing too!)

I gave it a try in the shower and enjoyed it.

It’s a pink color with small scrubbing and polishing beads in it. It’s more a thick gel-like consistency than a creamy lathery one.  The scrubbing and polishing beads in it are noticeable but are not abrasive.  I usually like a “rougher” exfoliating scrub because I feel like they normally do a better exfoliating job for me.  I would say this is more of a gentle exfoliator yet it gets the job done.

The warming part of the title was alluring to me but I was skeptical of if it would really warm when I used it.  It actually did warm up though as I scrubbed my feet with it.  It’s not a very warm feeling but a mild and gentle pleasant one.

After rinsing off the scrub and drying off my feet felt nice and smooth.  I like it!

 

 

Pros:

• Gently exfoliates
• Nice warming feeling
• A little goes a long way
• Left feet feeling smooth and soft

Cons:

• Not a deep exfoliating scrub

Basil Blemish Gentle Facial Tonic

Calm and tone distressed skin with this gentle tonic!

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 handful fresh basil leaves

 

Directions:

• Bring water to a boil over heat; add basil leaves
• Let steep in water for 15 minutes
• Carefully strain the leaves from the mixture and discard
• Let the basil water cool
• Apply to problem areas using a cotton ball or soft tissue

 

*Store in the fridge until water becomes cloudy/murky.  Discard at this point.

Victoria’s Secret Perfect Body All Aglow Pink Sugar Massaging Body Bar

I purchased this massaging body bar from Victoria’s Secret during their semi-annual clearance sale (along with a boatload of other stuff from there).

I tried it out today and I like it.  It didn’t blow me away (yet I didn’t think it would) but it also didn’t let me down.  It’s one of those things that I enjoy but don’t feel like I have to have it and wouldn’t feel the need to quick order another one once this one ran out.

It’s gentle on skin and provided me with a soft later.  The massaging nubs were gentle too and felt good on my skin.  I didn’t find the scent to be very strong or even very present.  It was very faint (which some people may really like) but I prefer a little bit of a stronger scent.  (I’m normally a big fan of a lot of V.S. scents so I figured this one would be no different.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad scent, I just wish there was more of a scent).

The only other downside to this is I wish it had some kind of handle on the backside of it.  There’s no handle on it and the only thing you can do is grip it in your hands and we all know that soap is slippery when wet so you really need to hold on to it tight.  (I know I am going to drop this thing plenty of times……)

 

Pros:

• Gentle
• Nubs feel good on skin

Cons:

• Not scented enough for me
• No handle/slippery/going to drop it

Cranberry and Honey Lip Gloss

Create your own sweet and tarty lip gloss!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. sweet almond oil
• 10 fresh cranberries
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 vitamin E capsule

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients together in a microwave safe bowl
• Microwave the mixture for a couple of minutes or until the mixture starts to boil
• Remove from heat
• Gently and carefully crush the cranberries in the mixture; mix well
• Let mixture cool for 5-10 minutes
• Strain the mixture
• Once the mixture is completely cool, transfer it to lip gloss pots/containers for storage

Citrus Honey Lip Gloss

Create your own honey citrus lip gloss easily with this D.I.Y. recipe!

Ingredients:

• 8 tsp. sweet almond oil
• 2 tsp. beeswax pellets/beads
• 1 vitamin E capsule
• 1 tsp. honey
• 6 drops citrus flavoring

Directions:

• Melt the beeswax and almond oil over heat; remove from heat
• Add the vitamin E capsule to the heated mixture (break open the capsule); mix well
• Add the remaining ingredients to the mixture; mix well
• Transfer the mixture into lip gloss pots/containers for storage
• Wait to use until fully cool

Lemon and Honey Lip Gloss

Easily make your very own lip gloss!

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. beeswax pellets
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. aloe vera gel
• 1 tsp. lemon extract
• 1 tbsp. vitamin E oil
• 5 drops lemon essential oil

Directions:

• Melt the beeswax over heat while stirring; remove from heat
• Add all remaining ingredients (except essential oil); mix well
• Add the essential oil to the mixture; mix well
• Transfer mixture to lip gloss pot/container for storage
• Do not use until fully cool

D.I.Y. Eye Shadow Primer

Create your own eye shadow primer at home that’s quick, easy and affordable!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp. natural chapstick/lip balm
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tsp. liquid foundation

Directions:

• Soften the chapstick by either running it under hot water or by quickly (and carefully) heating it in the microwave until it is soft (not melted)
• Combine the softened chapstick with the remaining ingredients; mix well
• Transfer the mixture into a small container for storage (lip gloss/eye shadow pot works well)

D.I.Y. Hair Removal Wax

Save yourself some money and a trip to the salon with this d.i.y. wax recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 juice from lemon

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl; heat for 30 seconds on the lowest setting
• Stir the mixture; return to microwave for another 30 seconds on the lowest setting
• (stir during heating times and you can heat in smaller time increments as well…make sure the wax doesn’t boil)
• Remove mixture from the microwave and let cool slightly until it is cool enough for you to use (be very careful when handling the mixture and when checking the temperature) The consistency should be like honey and it will take a little while to cool to the point that it is safe to use
• Use an old t-shirt to cut up into strips of fabric or something that is similar to use as wax strips
• Apply a thin layer of the wax mixture to a desired area (in the direction that the hair grows) and apply the fabric wax strip overtop of it
• Gently apply pressure to the wax strip to ensure it sticks to the wax
• Gently pull skin taut and lift up a corner of the wax strip and give it a quick pull (in the opposite direction that the hair grows) to remove the wax (and the hair)
• Clean up of any residue can be done with soap and water

*Mixture can be stored in a container in the fridge and reheated when ready to use again

D.I.Y. Aloe Vera Hair Detangler

Gently detangle hair with this detangling hair recipe!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. distilled water
• 1 tsp. aloe vera gel
• 2 drops glycerin
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 12 drops grapefruit seed extract

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Transfer mixture into a spray bottle or jar for storage
• Apply to wet/damp hair

*Shake well before each use

D.I.Y. Alcohol Free Hair Gel

D.I.Y. easy alcohol free hair gel!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp. gelatin (plain)
• 1/2 cup warm water

Directions:

• Add the gelatin to the warm water; stir until dissolved
• Place mixture in the fridge to set
• Remove mixture from the fridge and store in container or transfer to a tube for storage
• Use as you would any other hair gel