Melissa Says: This is perhaps my favorite offering from LUSH so far. I absolutely am in love with the velvety, fresh scent. It's actually quite a bit more complex than the description sounds, and the orange isn't necessarily predominant at all (which I was happy about). It lingers on the skin beautifully, and even though personally I'd be more than happy to smell like this each day, I imagine for some of you this will be more well-suited as a hand soap (guests will probably love it, and so will you). In that capacity, it still gives you a kiss of scent but also lasts a bit longer. It's not overly-moisturizing, but not drying.

Retail Price: $7.60 (at LUSH online or go here to find a retail store near you)

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Well known to help with a whole host of skin problems, our Pure Shea Butter melts at skin temperature and soothes troubled skin anywhere. Use it on hands, elbows, lips, or anywhere else a little loving touch is needed.

Scent offerings change from day to day or week to week, depending upon what our freshest batches of product are. If your favorite isn't here now, try something new, or check back from time to time. You can always email us to ask about your faves. NEW!! Net weight 2.5 ounces.

Note: Our shea butter is imported from Africa and is the freshest that we can get our hands on. Due to seasonal and crop differences, the color can vary from white to a light creamy yellow. Be assured that whatever color shea you get, it's fresh, pure and ultra refined using natural clays. Yum."

Melissa Says: I tried this out in the Chocolate-Dipped Orange scent (which I highly recommend), and just couldn't get enough of it. Though the consistency was a little bit more thick than I anticipated from the description, it still spread nicely on my skin and made it SUPER soft. I would mostly suggest this for hands, elbows, feet...anywhere that could use the extra softening this luxurious blend provides. Though you can still use it on your arms and legs to create babysoft touchable skin (however it does take about 10 minutes or so to completely soak in because of its concentration).

Retail Price: $16.00 / 2.5 oz jar (at productbody.com)

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Our Guest Reviewer, Jeannette, Says: This creme is part of a natural line of products using organic ingredients, homeopathic remedies and vitamins. This particular product contains ingredients
such as Aloe Vera, Arnica and Jojoba Oil to encourage healing and to help repair damaged skin.

I have extremely dry hands that chap and crack often, especially in the colder months. The first thing I noticed upon application is that it absorbs quickly and is not greasy. It does have a medicine like fragrance which I do not care for.

My hands felt soft at first and gradually became very dry, a reaction I sometimes have to products that I am sensitive too. I had to use one of my lotions after each application. It did seem to heal the cracks on my hands and cleared up the redness, however I noticed that it does dull your manicure. I also tried it on my feet and it worked well with out sensitivity there.

My personal results after using this creme several weeks were that is does seem to have healing properties and I would use this product on my feet. However would not use this on my hands because there was something in this product I was sensitive too. If you have skin issues, this is a product you might want to give a try, caution to those with sensitive skin.

Retail Price: $13.50 (at dermae.net)

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What They Say: "Particularly dry areas of the body such as the heels, elbows and knees need extra special attention when moisturizing. The Mango Moisturizing Balm Stick targets those areas with easy application and a delicious blend of natural moisturizers. This solid balm contains soothing mango, avocado oil and shea butter to smooth rough, dry skin on all areas of the body. Its portable packaging makes it easy for travel and won't grease hands upon application."

Jen's Experience: I have problems with dry skin not just on my face, but on other parts of my body too. Most body moisturizers do a reasonably good job for general dryness, but on places like my elbows and on really dry patches, it is nice to use something with a little more punch, and this one definitely delivers that. It's a little on the greasy side, but it does the job and even makes exfoliating those areas a little easier. I LOVE that it's in a stick, so there's no getting it in my fingernails or making my hands extra greasy. I also really like the smell, which is fruity but not overwhelming at all. This isn't a product I would try to use on large areas of my body, but if you're looking for something to make a difference in a majorly dry area on your body, this is definitely a product I would recommend.

Retail Price: $13.99 (available in drugstores such as Walgreens, Duane Reade and Rite Aid)

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Jamie's Thoughts: I love the concept of this product, but I'm not 100% sold on it yet. YES, it will exfoliate and soften your skin. YES, it will give you increased "radiance," although it may come in the form of redness or irritation at first. YES, for the amount of puffs you get and the battery life, it's worth the money. As for wrinkles, I only saw minimal reduction - my deepest wrinkles are my three furrow lines in my forehead, and they didn't improve much at all. While I applaud Neutrogena for having continued their reputation of using quality soaps, fibers, etc. when developing this product, I still think it would be far too much exfoliation for anyone with chronic redness, rosacea, or sensitive skin. Allow me to put it another way: I have normal, non-sensitive skin and I couldn't even bring myself to use the higher vibration setting. The low setting felt like a jackhammer against my jaw, nose, and cheekbones.

All dramatics aside, this product is great - I think it could help lots of people with their skin issues, and the online consumer reviews are stellar. For those consumers whose faces can handle an occasional scrubbing, especially those who think cellular turnover would help fill in fine lines and plump up wrinkles, I would highly recommend this product as a supplement to an everyday skincare regime. For folks with touch-and-go skin, I cannot recommend this on any level.

Retail Price: $39.99 (Puff Refill comes with 12 puffs for $19.99; Online Deals and List of Retailers at neutrogena.com)

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What They Say: "Traps impurities and dissolves excess sebum and heavy make-up with an intensive make-up removal and cleansing action. Preserves the hydrolipidic film as it softens, soothes and refreshes skin. Veils the skin in gentleness. Rinses easily."

Jen's Experience: This is quite the unusual cleanser. Instead of starting with a damp face, you start by applying the gel to your dry skin. As you massage it in, it turns to a milky liquid that traps the make-up and oil on your face. It feels really good when I massage it in, and it really seems to do the trick for getting nice and clean without drying out my skin at all. For those with dry skin, this product is definitely something you'll want to try.

Retail Price: $30.00 (Clarins.com)

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This energizing scrub uses thick natural sugar crystals for soft yet intense exfoliation. Because sugar crystals are natural, they gradually dissolve to avoid over-exfoliation. Its botanical oil conditions skin, leaving it soft and silky-smooth, and the fresh citrus scent awakens your sleepy senses."

Jen's Experience: I love citrus-y scents, so this product practically had me at "hello", but there's more to love besides the scent. A lot of body exfoliators are rough and grainy, but this one feels soft enough to use even on my face. The sugar grains are suspended in a nice oil that leaves my skin feeling super soft hours after I leave the shower. While the price may seem high for a drugstore product, there's a lot in the little tub, and what's there is so fantastic, this product is a big winner in my book.

Retail Price: $9.99 (Drugstore.com)

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Daily Facials Express Wet Cleansing Cloths, specially formulated with aloe for sensitive skin, easily lift away dirt and makeup, while also softening your skin with light Olay moisture and vitamin E, leaving it clean and touchably soft, all in one easy step.

These velvety cloths have a special "lift and lock" texture that corners dirt and makeup to thoroughly cleanse your skin. They even remove waterproof mascara. For a smooth, comfortable feel."

Melissa Says: While these are absolutely amazing at removing facial makeup and providing very light exfoliation (thanks to two textured sides that don't irritate the skin but do the job), I thought they were less effective on my waterproof mascara than some other facial cloths I've tried. In every other way, I love these. They're a bit larger than some comparable facial cloths and are quite effective, leaving skin feeling clean and not stripped of moisture.

Retail Price: app. $5.50 (at drugstores everywhere)

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What They Say: "Give your skin a rich, buttery treat. Decadent Nutts massage bar is full of highly moisturizing natural ingredients like organic coconut butter and tahini paste to keep your skin super soft. The sweetly intoxicating scent of chocolate comes from cocoa butter which we get straight from the producers, still with its natural scent. This is a really sexy bar so go ahead, indulge!"

Jamie's Thoughts:
Holy Cow. Despite being a huge fan (i.e. ridiculous overconsumer) of Lush product, this was my first experience with their massage bars. The intent is for the bar to be rubbed DRY onto skin, at which point it's massaged onto/into the skin. The product melts at body temperature, so it's important to realize this when storing, using, etc. Right off the bat, it felt very strange.

After the third application, I got the hang of it, and I have to say it did work wonders on my disgusting, wintery, old-lady elbows and heels. I also tried it in the shower (which is not the design of the product) and true to form, it resulted in the water just beading right off of me. Despite this, I still think it would work wet/dry in the bathtub if you need to massage sore muscles, or work on a dry area of your body. The absorbency was excellent, and it lasted about 6-8 hours - must be all those natural ingredients.

That being said, I have to address the smell. I would describe it as intensely nutty in an oily way - like being held captive in that bag of cashews my grandmother brings out every holiday season. My boyfriend's description was far less imaginative, and yet, somehow accurate when he said it smelled like, "motorcycle chain wax." Hmm. I guess beauty is in the eye (or nose) of the beholder.

Overall, it does the job, but don't go nuts (pun intended) if you end up hating the smell.

Retail Price: $9.35 USD for one bar - comes in a great steel tin (Available at Lush.com and LUSH retailers)

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• Helps you shave less often
• Helps prevent nicks and cuts
• With natural soy
• Dermatologist recommend

Apply directly onto hand, wash cloth or pouf. Work into lather and apply to wet skin. Gently cleanse or shave where needed and rinse clean.

What Lisa Says: I found this to be a great addition to my shower. The creamy feel and fresh clean fragrance (with a hint of citrus) was very refreshing. The lather is rich but not super sudsy which I like. While I didn't really find that I shaved any less often or that the hair on my legs was any softer, I did find that my skin was not only smooth and silky as promised, but that it stayed so longer than usual. I also experienced fewer nicks and ingrown hairs. Add all this to the fact that I'm in favor of anything that helps to eliminate an extra bottle or two in the shower and this 2-in-1 product is a great inexpensive way to feel super smooth. For the price and performance I couldn't be happier.

Retail Price: 10.0oz./$6.99 (at major food & drugstores or, online at Drugstore.com)

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