Bee-utiful Treats: Part 2

Confused? Check out the first part of this post: http://mangosandcream.blogspot.com/2011/10/bee-utiful-treats-part-1.html

I finally found the time to pour my heart out about the second part of the Bee-utiful Treats set by Burt's Bees ($4.99): Burt's Bee's Replenish Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil. Even with all of the new vividly-packaged lip balms out to tempt me, I keep coming back to good ol' Burt. It's topped my Nivea, my EOS, my Chapstick -- I might even love it more than my Carmex! It's creamy, deliciously scented, and moisturizing.

PRICE: $2.99 when not in set

PROS

• Smells delicious (Pomegranate)
• Is shiny and transparent on lips
• All-natural
• Cruelty-free (Not tested on animals)
• Moisturizing
• Costs a mere $2.99
• Creamy :D

CONS

• Doesn't stay on lips for a long time. In other words, absorbs quickly.
• Claims to give you a sheer tint, but there is no color whatsoever.

You make like this if...

• You already love Burt's Bees and their lip products
• You want a moisturizing balm that gives you a shiny finish
• You want a balm that moisturizes but doesn't stay onto lips
• You want a fruity lip balm

You may dislike this if...

• You want a balm that stays onto lips for a while
• You want a peppermint lip balm
• You dislike Burt's Bees

Where to buy

• Cvs
• http://www.burtsbees.com/
• RiteAid
• Walgreen's
• Walmart

Overall rating:

**** A-

This product is...

-GABBY

Bee-utiful Treats: Part 1

Just this morning, my bestie Ann (www.not-justapretty-face.blogspot.com) and I treated ourselves to an adorable set by Burt's Bees: Bee-utiful Treats. This CVS exclusive contains a mini Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream or Hand Salve and a full-size lip balm. I picked up the Pomegranate Set, which featured Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream and Pomegranate lip balm. Since there are two products, I'm going to review this set with two posts. This post's topic: the Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream.

PRICE: $6 regularly. The set is $4.99

PROS

• It's very creamy!
• Smells like lemon drop candy
• All-natural
• Not tested on animals
• Moisturizes and conditions cuticles and nails
• Actually helps with my peeling nails

CONS

• I'm often tempted to eat it. Dead serious.
• Others will do anything to sniff it. (This is how my 2nd tin of this disappeared)

Where to buy the set

• CVS

Where to buy the full-size cuticle cream

• RiteAid
• CVS
• Walgreen's
• Other drugstores

Would I repurchase

This is my third time purchasing this. Isn't it obvious?

Rating:

***** or A

Overall, this product is absolutely

Warm Vanilla Sugar: Lusciousness in a Bottle:)

After trying one of my friend's hand cream from Bath and Body Works, I  just knew I had to get myself one--or two. These hand creams were the thickest, creamiest, and most luxurious ones on the market! She owned the new scent, "Carried Away", and it positively divine. I was tempted to pick one up with its gorgeous floral packaging, but Warm Vanilla Sugar was just calling my name with its delectable vanilla aromas. I am so glad I got to pick up one! It's scent always reminds me of winter, and cozying up by the fire. I think that vanilla smells amazing and this hand cream just made it even better! You pick up tons of vanilla, but swirled into it are a few woody aromas. I honestly have no clue wahat "basmati rice water" is, but I sure know that I don't pick up any in this hand cream. Okay, back to the texture! This hand cream takes your hands to Cloud 9! You know those thick and rich Betty Crocker frostings? Well this hand cream is literally just that for your hands! It's wonderful! And oh, duh! You're hands are left super smooth. THe bottle looks really small, but truly, you only need a tiny dot to give your hands deep hydration.

Price: $10.00 for 2.5oz of LUSCIOUSNESS:)

PROS

• As thick as Betty Crocker Frostings...Yumm...
• Your hands are left supple
• The fragrance lingers on hands all day
• The scent smells amazing (Vanilla with a few woody notes)
• A little goes a long way!
• Comes in a variety of scents (I only wish they were flavors...)

CONS

• SMELLS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT (This may result in death if swallowed.)
• Some may find it pricey, but for how much you need per use, IT'S NOT.

You make like this if...

• You already love BBW Hand Creams
• You are looking for a winter scent in a hand cream (yet I use it in all seasons)
• You are looking for a super-moisturizing hand cream that WORKS
• You already love the Warm Vanilla Sugar scent

You make dislike this if...

• You hate hand creams
• You hate BBW
• You hate the Warm Vanilla Sugar Scent
• You're crazy....:)

You can find this at...

• Bath and Body Works Stores
• http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/

Rating

*****

This product is...

So, umm...what are you waiting for? GO GET THIS STUFF.

-GABBY