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L'Occitane 'Amande' Cleansing & Soothing Shower Oil is by far my holy grail body wash. When the SA told me to try this i was skeptical because I had never tried a shower oil before and was afraid it would leave a greasy film on my skin after using it. When you look at it in the bottle, it totally looks like oil.  But to my surprise, it lathers up a bit and doesn't leave me with a greasy feel, but like a soft layer of hydration. The almond smell is also wonderful but subtle. This is a great body wash to use if you don't have enough time to moisturize every day or you want an extra boost of hydration for the winter months coming ahead. This set from Nordstrom's Anniversary is even greater because you get two for $29.50, which is like paying for one at $22 and getting the second for nearly free at $7.50.

If you have never tried NARS Orgasm blush, this is a great time to do so. This kit comes with the Orgasm blush, Laguna bronzer, and an Orgasm nail polish. This kit is great because everything complements each other. The bronzer helps contour with a sun-kissed look and the blush gives you this illuminating morning after glow. And the nail polish is so pretty too. It looks just like the blush, a peachy pink with glimpses of shimmer. This kit is so versatile, it is flattering on almost all skin tones. This kit is now on sale at Sephora for $35. That's like pay $2 less for the blush/bronzer and getting the polish for free!

So I finally shopped at the Sephora at JCP the other day, I never really found them interesting because there is a regular Sephora just on the other side of the mall. They have probably 1/5th of what the regular one has-- but I guess since it is so much smaller that they change the lines often which means the old lines go on sale. They had a great deal of Stila products on sale from $4-$10! Some of the items I picked up was a Cobalt Smudge Pot, which I always wanted to try and I'm glad I did. This rich, but dark blue goes on so smoothly and dries to smudge resistant in a minute. I also picked up some Eye Shadow Pans. The only drawback of these is that you have to buy the refillable container for it, but for $4 it was still worth it. I also bought a Shine Lip Color like something between a sheer lipstick and a lip balm. At first I thought some of these were being discontinued, but looking on Sephora's site I see that they are still the retail price. So check out your local Sephora or Sephora JCP and see if you can find these great steals!

Sephora has recently started making a variety of valued boxed kits that feature their favorites products. This is a great way to test out different products and find out what you like best, or what doesn't work for you without having to shell out the big bucks. When they first came out with this I was super excited. They only had the lash kit and perfume kit then, but last season they brought a whole slew of products. The one I'm looking most forward to is the Glitz & Glam because it has a mini Guerlain Meteorites Pearls set. I've always loved the way the box looked. So opulent. Even better, some of the sets are on sale now! Prices range from $15 to $40.

Sephora Favorites The Fix-It Kit Skincare Deluxe Sampler $20

Sephora Favorites Glitz & Glam Shimmer and Shine Deluxe Sampler $38

Sephora Favorites Face Quenchers Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler $18.50

Sephora Favorites Blink, Winks & Brows Eye Deluxe Sampler $40

Some celebs have been known to drop big bucks for facials and chemical peels. But that isn't the only path to a perfectly glowing face. Instead, use an ecoTOOLS™ Bamboo and Loofah Facial Buff to gently exfoliate the face. To keep fresh skin supple, create an egg white mask from one egg and a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Not only do the proteins in the egg white heal and restore moisture, but they also tighten pores. After just ten minutes, you will fell like you have a brand new face.

BONUS: Use the loofah and egg combo on extra dry spots like elbows and knees to ensure streak free sunless tans. TOTAL COST: About $4.00 VERDICT: Surest way to steal J.Lo's glow

Loofah at AmericaRx for $2, eggs and lemon at your local grocer.

For the beauty obsessed mama who's got it all, finding something for Mother's Day can be quite the difficult task which is why I LOVE Lush's Mother's Day sets. The bright colors, the fabulously fun packaging -- how could this not put a smile on someone's face? Plus they're filled with all kinds of fun, great smelling bath products many of which are shaped like flowers, hearts, or bold geometric shapes. None of the products are serious -- what mom wants to be reminded of her face wrinkles on Mother's Day? What you will get are a bunch of delectably relaxing, kitschy bath goodies for your mama (or you if you're a mom!) to indulge in. There are two limited edition sets of note -- The Mum Gift ($39.95) and Sugar Mama ($17.95). Each set comes pre-packaged in eco-friendly gift wrapping made of 100% post consumer recycled paper. The paper is acid free, chlorine free, biodegradable, and 100% recyclable. The gift boxes the products are contained in are chlorine free,100% recyclable, and all the ink used is vegetable based. Jump to see what's in each box!

Ted Gibson, the most expensive haircut in the country at $950, has even taken note of the economy. That's why he has launched his 'Recessionista Tuesdays' at his Fifth Avenue Salon--kicking off March 10th! Every Tuesday, anyone can come into the salon and the Ted Gibson team will offer haircuts, single color processing for $75 and blow-outs for $40. To celebrate his kick-off event, Ted is offering up a FREE HAIR MAKEOVER WORTH $950 to the winner of the raffle. Anyone can register by dropping off their business card or filling out a registration form between 10-12 AM at the salon this morning, March 10th.  This is the best bargain so go try it out! Check out Ted Gibson website here. Ted Gibson Salon Address: 184 5th avenue 2nd floor tel. 212-633-6333

There has been this whole scare of antiperspirant / deodorants that cause breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease because of the aluminum content. Well, I think we can all agree that we would rather smell than risk those dangers. And as it is, my memory sucks. There are conflicting studies but the one thing that got me to switch is the fact that the effectiveness is caused by little pieces of aluminum lodged into your pores to stop the sweat from coming out. I kind of gave more credence to medical technology in thinking that there was some special ingredient in antiperspirants that stopped your body from making sweat. But that is not the case, you still sweat - it is just being clogged inside of you and that does not sound like a good thing. I was disturbed enough to give non-aluminum alternatives a try, Tom's of Maine Natural Deodorant, being that it is my favorite brand for organic, natural products. OK, I know I talked a lot about sweat so I need to clarify immediately by pointing out loud and clear that this is a deodorant, not antiperspirant, so you will still sweat, it just keeps you from smelling. See, for me, my problem is mainly odor. I kind of sweat but that isn't what's keeping me from flailing my arms at will. It has been 3 weeks and I have to say, this is working for me. I like the Unscented, although it still has a slight lemongrass scent to it, and I have tried the Lavender, which I like but I prefer unscented just so it doesn't compete with my perfume. My husband tried it and he was like a leaky faucet so he had to stop. If you are a sweater, don't even bother. But if you're like me and just need odor control, why not go with a natural product? Tom's of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick, Lavender and Tom's of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick, Unscented are $5.49 each at Drugstore.com.