Best Of 2005 Awards

And the winners are...

Bath & Body

The Body Shop Cocoa Butter scrub
Almond shell powder and crushed rice suspended in a creamy cocoa butter base. Exfoliates like a dream and doesn't leave an oily residue behind. I just adore the almond play-doh scent.

Fresh Sugar Body Oil
Warm brown sugar & citrus scented. Used right after the shower on slightly damp skin, it leaves a slight sheen before sinking in. Use any left over oil on palms by running them thru the ends of hair.

Soap by Wyldeivy.com
Wylde Ivy makes the nicest cold processed soaps! Getting a package in the mail from here always makes my day. I just love browsing the site even if I'm not shopping for anything.

Skincare - Face

Lush Ocean Salt scrub
Smells exactly like a margarita! Lemon-lime & salt, it works like a dream.
From the website:
Everyone can (and should) give Ocean Salt a try. If you have oily skin you can use it every day; if you have dry skin then once a week should be enough. We use ocean salt granules in this one which scrub away dead skin cells then dissolve to rehydrate and soothe the skin. The grapefruit and limes in Ocean salt tone and refresh your skin; organic coconut and avocado butters polish and soften it.

Almay Oily Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads
Stinks a bit due to no added perfumes, but these pads work great and won't break the bank. I love the darling new retro look. Makes me think of something Marilyn Monroe would have had in her medicine cabinet sitting next to the Ponds cold cream.





Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 55
I LOVE THIS SUNSCREEN! There is nothing else quite like it. Smoothes on evenly with no sticky or shiny feeling. The texture of my skin is amazing with this on, leaving an almost matte finish. I usually hate sunscreen but this makes it a pleasure to use. Highly recommended for daily summer wear :)

Neutrogen Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser

(this is pretty much self explanitory)

Scents

Skin Musk perfume oil

Sandalwood, musk and florals. Cheap and has an amazing "your skin but better" scent.

Hair

Bumble+Bumble Creme de Coco shamp & cond.

This is expensive but soooo worth it. Smells like coconut milk with a hint of lime. You only need a tiny bit of the shampoo to get a creamy lather going, while the condish leaves hair soft & hydrated without frizz, flyaways or heavy buildup. Heaven in a bottle.

Aveda Brilliant Damage Control spray

Helps protect hair from thermal & UV damage and reduces breakage. Just spritz on towel dried hair and you're good to go. I notice whenever I use this my hair shines like crazy.