Review- Senna HD Extreme Firming Radiant Makeup

This exceptional foundation gives your skin instant flawless HD quality as it firms the look of skin the tone, fills in lines and wrinkles, protects and hydrates. The exclusive MineraLumen-3 complex features advanced technology. HD Light Diffusing Pigments to reflect light away from blemishes, discolorations, redness and all flaws while giving a light, natural look.

I'm a totally committed liquid foundation user, so I wasn't a big fan of this dense, creamy formula. It is really thick, so much so that it was hard to blend, and when I was finally able to get even coverage it was caked on pretty thick. Once it set the makeup had a kind of nice, powdery finish which kept my skin looking matte without having to use powder after. It did a pretty good job hiding blemishes, but not so much for smoothing my fine lines. Overall it was a decent foundation, but just way too heavy for my taste.

Review - Clean Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream

Kills 99.9% of germs instantly and continuously for up to 4 hours.

Patented SafetyDerm^TM technology veils your hands like invisible germ-killing gloves.

• Alcohol Free
• Paraben Free
• Triclosan Free
• Hypoallergenic

I definitely think its good to have a travel sized bottle of anti-bacterial gel with you at all times. Sometimes, you just aren't able to wash your hands. I've seen them as a foam, liquid and a gel but I've never seen it as a cream. This is a breakthrough for me because I hate the way the gels/foams and liquids always dry out your hands. After I used it, my hands felt nice and soft and just as clean.
It also lasts for up to four hours and protects with its patented Safety-Derm which coats your hands like gloves.
This has replaced my gel that I carry with me at all times. The best part is, there isn't any funky smell. You can apply it and it it won't stink like alcohol. I don't know much about the company so I plan to see what other innovative creations they have.

Review- Alpha Hydrox Ultra Rich Hand Therapy

Super creamy formula enriched with Lactic AHA. Gives immediate, long-lasting relief for even seriously dry, chapped hands. Rich & silky, not greasy. 3% Lactic AHA. Fragrance Free.Contains silky, smooth moisturizers with no greasy residue

I know it's summer and my hands are not even the slightest bit dry or scratchy - but I'm so addicted to this super thick and rich hand cream, that I can't stop using it! It really, really is creamy and takes quite a long time to dry, but once it does, boy is it worth it! I love the feeling of moisturized hands that last throughout the day. With continued use, my hands seem to be softer than ever. I'm so hooked on this hand cream and am glad it's affordable because I think I've converted to this thick lotion year-round!

Review- Softlips Lip Balm Protectant SPF20

• Lip Protectant/ Sunscreen
• SPF 20 helps prevent sunburn and temporarily protects chapped or windburned lips
• Smooth glide-on formula moisturizes and provides lips with SPF protection from harmful UV rays to help keep them soft and healthy

It's summertime and the sun's rays are bearing down on us even more noticeably. Whether at the beach, at a bbq, sitting by the pool or just running errands, I figured I needed to upgrade my summer beauty routine and add more sun-protection products like this Softlips lip balm! There's a great consistency to the balm as I feel the SPF coverage working, plus the added care makes me feel better whenever I'm out and about. It's especially useful for protecting sunburn or even windburn and now I'm even more mindful than before to not leave home without protecting the lips from harmful rays! The only catch for me is that I've noticed I needed to reapply this lip balm at least once more than usual during the day - probably from the added SPF protection- but all in all it's worth it so that your lips will stay moisturized and protected during these hot and steamy summery days!

Sultana says: I have this one in Natural Honesty which is a nice nude tint. Pretty enough to wear with my everyday makeup, yet gentle and pure enough to put on at night. I like the fact that its thick, it goes on and it feels like its there. However, its a bit sticky. Also, it doesn't really have a scent. Then again, what would Natural Honestly smell like??

Melissa says: I have the peppermint flavor and love it. It goes on nicely and the peppermint gives a nice burst of goodness to my lips! It doesn't dry out my lips and has been keeping my lips soft. The line comes in a lot of flavors such as vanilla, cherry, and many others so you can find what flavor you like and keep your lips soft too. Oh, it also has SPF 20 which is a must in any lip gloss!

Review- CLEAN Body Veil

CLEAN Moisture Absorbent Fresh Body Veil is not your grandmother's powder! This fresh-keeping essential harnesses Cotton Vantage, a new technology that blends cotton seeds, cotton extracts, and cotton proteins to help absorb excess moisture. The time-release scent keeps skin smelling CLEAN all day long, while it helps keep you dry and protects delicate, moisture-sensitive fabrics.

I'm not really a powder girl, just way too lazy to bother with the extra step, and don't get sweaty enough to really need it. However it was quite a pleasure using CLEAN's Body Veil powder. The powder puff is super feminine and adds a layer of delicacy to your daily beauty routine. The powder itself is light and fluffy, and blends in easily so you don't end up looking like you just forgot to put lotion on that morning. The scent is fresh and light, and doesn't compete with your perfume, just leaves your skin nice and fresh all day. This product is a must for ladies who get a bit sweaty on a regular basis, but it will make a nice addition to anyone's beauty regimen.

Review- Alpha Hydrox Oil Free Treatment

Proven to significantly reduce and delay the onset of fine lines, wrinkles, forehead creases, crow's feet, laugh lines and more. With 10% Glycolic AHA at an effective pH 4, Alpha Hydrox Oil Free Formula effectively and safely lifts dead cells from the skin's surface, revitalizing & helping restore younger, healthy, more radiant-looking skin. Renews moisture, refines texture, improves elasticity and skin tone.

I have oily, acne-prone skin that gets really out of control in the summer months. Thankfully Alpha Hydrox's Oil-Free Treatment has been keeping my skin lovely in these smoldering temps. The lightweight gel is surprisingly gentle, given the strong does of glycolic acid, and I felt absolutely no stinging or irritation like I have with other alpha-hydroxy products. I've used it every night for about six weeks, and haven't seen a single pimple. Just smooth, glowing (not greasy) skin. It really hasn't done much for my fine lines/emerging wrinkles, but a great product for controlling oily skin.

Review- L'oreal HIP Color Presso Lip Gloss Duo

Discover the secret of endless lip color combinations. HIP Studio Secrets Professional Color Presso lets you customize hundreds of intense, high-gloss lip shades. Press one side for a single shade, press both sides to mix and blend countless more. Easy to combine. Easy to carry.

This is a great lip gloss for the girl on the go. The case is super compact and lightweight, with a flip-cap that lets you touch up your lip color with ease. Each shade is beautiful on its own, but mixed together they look really great, and the formula keeps your lips moist, even though it is a bit sticky. I'm not sure what the point of the little hook on the top is, since I can't imagine hanging my gloss, but the slim tube will fit easily into even the tiniest clutch. The biggest drawback is its short lifespan, as it wears off pretty fast even for a lip gloss.

Review - Sally Hansen Just Feet 24 Hour Double Duty Creme

• This luxurious creme enriched with Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil exfoliates dry flaky skin, softens thick calluses and moisturizes feet for up to 24 hours.
• Plus, keeps feet smelling fresh and clean for up to 24 hours.
• Fast absorbing.
• Non-greasy.

I have very dry feet. This creme works wonders. Not only does it moisturize, but it also keeps your feet smelling clean. I love that it doesn't leave your feet greasy after using it. It absorbs very quickly. Over time and with continuous use, this will help heal your calluses and make your feet softer. The best part is that it lasts for 24 hours!

Review- Eve Pearl Kisses of Pearl Lip Gloss Combo

This multi-functional gloss provides rich color, luscious glide and smooth texture for a slip that feels fresh and moist on your lips. Pearl shine will hydrate and nourish giving the appearance of fuller, smoother and healthier looking lips. The subtle hint of mint flavor leaves your lips seductively kissable and refreshed.

I love a double-duty lip gloss. Having two great colors in one is huge for me, since I'm all about streamlining the beauty process. Eve Pearl's Lip Gloss formulas leave your lips smooth and shiny, restoring moisture lost by heat and wind damage. Even though I almost always hate flavored lip glosses, the tingly mint flavor is subtle enough to not be annoying, and is actually quite refreshing in weather like this. And unlike some lip gloss duos, both colors are equally gorgeous, so you won't end up disappointed with the hue combo you choose.

Review - Hydramax + Active Creme Hydration

Dynamic cream helps strengthen skin’s barrier function and stimulate the production of natural moisturizing factors to stave off skin cells' loss of water


I love Chanel. From the time I was a young child I was totally obsessed with the packaging, the perfume, and the product. Their colors blend better than any other, their the lipstick stays on longer, and the face cream (apparently) rocks! Plus I feel so terribly chic whipping out my Chanel gloss and lubing up, what can I say!
So anyways, back to the subject at hand. I was lucky enough to score a pot of this cream, and I can tell you I am 100% hooked! It smells good, because it is infused with flowers (of course). It isn't too intense, I have dry skin but not terribly dry and I really don't want too much moisture in the summer time. This is the perfect answer to all my problems. The tiniest bit plumps and nourishes my skin in the best way. After a couple of weeks of wear almost none of the $72 creme is gone and my face is so nourished and hydrated that I can actually skip a day. I thoroughly believe in the healing benefits of this wonderful creme, and really the whole Chanel experience.

If you would like to try this creme, and I promise you you do, give Katie Matthias a call and Nordstrom in Peabody MA at (978)-278-7400 ext 1054. She is an amazing make-up artist as well as our Chanel counter manager, and she can recommend the perfect skin care regimen for you as well as ship to you directly free of charge! You should totally give her a call today, you will love it!