I'm Loving It!

I don't know about you, but every year Winter wreaks havoc on my hair, skin, and nails. Products that work wonders for me in Spring, Summer, and Fall do NOT work at all for me when the "hibernating" months descend upon us.

Since February kicks off the month of all things L-O-V-E (and since here in the good old U.S. of A. we're in the dead of winter), I thought I'd list a few products I'm "loving" right now.

Here's what tops the list:

HANDS

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme: The perfect, all-natural cure for dry, cracked cuticles. Plus, the scent is AMAZING!



Burt's Bees Beeswax & Banana Hand Creme: I don't normally "do" banana-scented stuff, but I actually love this, which surprised me. You'll want to use this when you can go "hands free" for a while. It's ultra-creamy and will leave your hands slippery until it's had a chance to soak in. Pair this with some Bumblebee gloves and you'll be good to go.


BODY

Victoria Secret Pure Seduction Lotion/Spray/Shower Gel: No scent—and I do mean NO SCENT—on planet earth has stopped traffic for me in my life more than this one. Bar none. From my co-workers to my friends' husbands to random guys on the street, I get stopped constantly and asked what scent I'm wearing. Lucky for me my sister gave me a trial-sized lotion as an after-thought for Christmas a couple of years ago. I've been wearing it ever since. All products. All the time. You'll want to put this one to the test—I promise "traffic" will come to a standstill in your wake.

FACE—EYES—LIPS



Bare Escentuals Rare Minerals: As with most products I fall in love with, I received this as a free sample kit years ago. Since I'm fighting Mother Nature and my wrinkles every step of the way to my next birthday, this product line is a must have for me. It's all natural which is great ... but it can be pricey. My suggestion: watch for it on QVC. You can get great deals on Bare Escentuals there ... sometimes 50% less than retail price in stores. You're welcome ... and you're welcome :)

Bare Minerals Eye Color in Nude Beach & Bare Skin: These colors complement each other and work to warm your eyes in winter. These glimmers both have pink undertones which vary in intensity depending upon lighting. I wear both as shadows—wet or dry, sometimes mixed—I also add them to my cheeks and lip gloss. My complexion tends to get sallow and pale in winter, so I need all the "rosy-warmth" I can get.



Bare Minerals Lip Gloss in "Tartlette": Okay, so technically I've been wearing this since the Spring. SCORE + BONUS! A product with year-round use! All natural, smells like doughnuts, and a color that works for me all year long? Sold, sold, & sold! This color works for just about anyone.




Softlips Lip Balm in Sugar Cookie: This product may not be all natural, but it's all good. Why? Keeps my lips from peeling and every flavor smells divine. I'm partial to Vanilla or Peach, but right now I'm loving Sugar Cookie. I slather this on EVERY night before I go to bed, without fail. No chapped lips—all Winter long. Me likey!


HAIR
Let me just blurt this out—my hair. My H-A-I-R. Naturally curly. Medium coarse. Prone to frizz. Can be straightened ... if attempted with an iron will. But "katie-bar-the-door" if there's an ounce of humidity in the air. Below are two products I
do not want to be without:



Loreal Professional Intense Conditioner: No other conditioner works on my hair. None. Except this one. Helps me tame my curls, sending the frizz packing, without weighing down my hair.



Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss: Last year at the beach, my brand new just-for-the-beach bottle of this was {gasp!} knocked into the trash and carted off to the garbage dumpster. I finally broke down a week ago and bought a brand new bottle. What took me so long?!? This is perfect for flyaways and silkening your hair after styling. Plus, it smells incredible.


And finally ...



Bolthouse Farms Strawberry Banana Fruit Smoothie for all over goodness. I mix this with their Amazing Mango fruit juice to quadruple my antioxidant fighting power. Because let's face it: it won't matter one bit what you put ON your skin, hair, and nails if you're not careful about what you're putting IN your body to begin with. Even if I did have to drive to 3 different grocery stores this weekend just to find it in stock. No distance is too great for feeling good and looking fine—all the while fighting father time.

Well, at least one can hope, right?

So there you have it: the products I'm totally digging this winter. Hope you enjoy!