L'OCCITANE Verbena Exfoliating Sugars, Icy Body Gel and Hair Mist Review

Hey guys!

I was feeling a little down the whole day, so decided to freshen up in the bath using L'occitane Verbena products. The citrusy, lime scent is very refreshing and feels like summer every time I use it. After a 20 minute soak, I exfoliate with the Verbena sugar scrub and it leaves my skin so smooth and soft. I decided to share my full thoughts on this collection with you all today, so keep reading... 

L'OCCITANE Lavender Foaming Bath Review

L'occitane's body care products are my all time favorite and they are in a constant rotation all year round. My favorite is their Shea Butter products because they work beautifully for my dry skin. I love baths and you might have already seen this Lavender Foaming Bath a million times on my Instagram and that's purely because I love it so much. 

Every time I soak in with the L'occitane Lavender Foaming Bath I feel so relaxed - its creamy bubbles not just cleanse but also hydrate my skin which feels very soft after a bath. Love the heavenly lavender scent which is actually a lot better than my garden lavender or any of the essential oils I own. I always keep dried lavender flowers in my bath because of its calming effects on me and also a lavender essential oil roll-on that I rub on my wrist before bed. This is the perfect bath before bed, or just about anytime of the day when I am feeling a little overwhelmed. Working from home really does take its toll on me and its the little things like this that makes it a bit more bearable. 

L'OCCITANE MELTING BUTTER in Shea Butter and Wonderful Jasmine Review

These melting butters are sent from heavens!!

They nourish my winter skin like nothing I have ever used before. I love the L'occitane Intensive Hand Balm which contains 25% shea butter and I still use that everyday but the new Melting Butters are much more nourishing and they work wonderfully on hands, knees, heels and anywhere else, I want to protect and soften skin. I have seen a noticeable improvement on my cuticles and heels, which otherwise were cracked no matter what I applied or how much I exfoliated! 

I love the scent in L'occitane's Shea Butter and absolutely enjoy the new Jasmine scent. These body butters look like a whipped cream in the jar that literally melts on skin and when massaged for a little while, it absorbs completely!! 

More on this very important winter beauty essential in today's blog...

Travel Beauty Essentials ft. Belif Travel Kit, L'occitane, Givenchy and more

Whether I am travelling internationally or going to the gym, travel sized beauty products play a huge role in keeping me looking and feeling my best. I always pack light, with only the bare essentials in my carry-on luggage or my handbag. Today I am sharing with you my skincare, hair and makeup picks for travelling which includes my favorites in small travel friendly size.

L'OCCITANE Holiday Sets - Advent Calendar and Crackers Collection Review

Today I will reveal what is inside  L'occitane's Advent Calendar and the Crackers Collection. I thoroughly enjoyed opening these up and finding delightful good sized minis inside. Most of the minis are just over an ounce in volume, so there is a lot of product in here. No wonder these boxes are heavy and everything smells amazing! Even the boxes smell like the gardens of Provence and the little surprises inside will definitely please everyone.

The Advent Calendar features 24 minis - one for each day leading up to Christmas and the Crackers Collection features a trio of crackers, each containing three minis. They make such adorable stocking stuffers.

HOLIDAY BEAUTY FAVORITES ft. Tiffany & Co., L'Occitane, Givenchy, Becca, Moroccanoil, Conair Infiniti Pro, Joico and more

We are right in to the holidays and I am super excited to share some of the products that make this time of the year even more special. I love a little holiday sparkle on everything so my picks are a bit sparkly and oh so luxe. These products also make great holiday gifts for your loved ones or yourself. Without further ado, lets get right in to it.

Summer Beauty Favorites ft YSL, L'occitane, Make Up For Ever, Lancome, Clarins, Estee Lauder and more

Today I went to the mall to get color matched for a new foundation, since my skin has tanned quite a bit this summer and my Chanel Vitalumiere in 30 looks a touch light. So, I went to Sephora and The Bay and I am so disappointed because at Sephora I was matched with a shade which was too light and The Bay matched me with really brown orange foundation. I have no idea how my complexion can appear so different in the same day and actually during the same hour! May be its the store lighting that makes the difference. I have been pretty good on my skincare routine and have been using SPF based products so no sun burns so far. 

I decided to share my favorite products for this summer in today's blog because I think they greatly helped me in keeping my skin healthy. Aviators are absolutely necessary to keep my eyes safe and the sun hat protects my hair and face. I have deliberately left out hair products because that would make this post much longer than it already is :)  

Without further ado, here are all products I have thoroughly enjoyed this summer. Keep reading for review and photos...

L'OCCITANE Peony Collection for Summer 2017 Review

Even though peony season is over in my garden, the delicate peony fragrance in each of these products is a sweet delight that I can enjoy all year round. I am obsessed with my peonies and I never cut them for indoors because I love the show they put on in the garden and it forces me to spend more time outside. When I came across this Peony Collection by L'occitane I was amazed at how much this beautiful flower has to offer. 

This collection focuses on perfecting the skin, making it look more beautiful and well hydrated. Each product is formulated with skin-perfecting peony extract from France's Drôme region, and it works on skin cells along with mineral-based optical correctors, to help immediately and visibly create perfect-looking skin.

I love the Perfecting Mist and the little mask pods which are perfect for travel and those real peony petals infusing the Petal Cleansing Oil - I am blown away!

For more pictures and review, keep reading...

L'OCCITANE Verbena Eau de Toilette Review

On a hot summer day this lemony scent is a breeze of freshness. It brightens up my mood as the zesty, sparkling scent slowly settles into a sophisticated floral base note. Verbana by L'Occitane is a very unique citrusy fragrance enriched with organic verbena extract from Provence. It draws inspiration from freshly harvested green verbena leaves that fills the air around the markets of Provence.

More on this perfect summer fragrance in the review below...

L’OCCITANE Terre de Lumière Eau de Parfum Review

L’OCCITANE en Provence’s recently launched its first gourmand aromatic fragrance called Terre de Lumière. This elegant and supremely feminine fragrance is designed to capture the “Essence of the Golden Hour” - the unique moment in time right before the sun sets when the light embraces the sky. 

The fragrance itself is bright, musky, romantic and youthful. It's the kind of fragrance I would wear all the time. Formulated with the finest and ethically sourced Orpur® label raw materials, Terre de Lumière, is a rich, enveloping and sensual fragrance that is an olfactory delight and a must have for this season.

I was lucky to experience this fragrance and have my initials engraved on the bottle, thanks to L'Occitane Canada. I can't wait to share it with you.

WINTER SKINCARE FAVORITES - ft. L'Occitane, Nivea, Origins, Caudalie, Josie Maran and YSL

Its always so hard to pick my favorite skincare products and as you already know, my skin has been ultra sensitive and generally not doing great for quite a long time. However, there are some products that have helped me significantly and deserve to be showcased in a favorites post.
So, today I will share with you, skincare products that are suitable for all skin types and especially for sensitive skin. Writing this post has been difficult because there are no facial oils! I am literally restraining myself because I wanted this to be a guide for anyone who wants to take good care of their skin and would like to include some of these products in their everyday routine without worrying about side effects. I am extremely satisfied with each of these products so without further ado, lets move on to the details.

L'Occitane Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm and Shea Foaming Cleanser Review

I came back from my month long vacation couple of weeks ago and these new L'Occitane products from the Shea Butter Collection were the first few products that I began using as soon as I arrived in Calgary. The weather here is so dry and it really takes its toll on my already dry skin. I can do everything to protect my face and feet but my hands are a disaster. May be because I wash them too much throughout the day and I do not follow up with a hand creme, even though I have plenty all around me at all times. 

Let me explain you what happens to my hands. The skin on my knuckles and around my nails and cuticles gets so dry that it starts to tear! Yes! It tears open and it gets worse as I do my everyday work. The tear get bigger if I try to grip on to anything, e.g. holding my child's hand :P and then there is blood. The irony is that I cant even put a bandaid on my knuckles! As it heals it leaves bruises and those dark patches on my knuckles forces me to wear gloves all winter long. But I need to meet people. Its so embarrassing; I couldn't even explain it to my manicurist the last time. 

I tell my friends I suffered from eczema in my childhood and this is one way it tortures me every winter. However, truth be told, I can't find anything that works fast and is easy to use!

The Intensive Hand Balm from L'Occitane has been a savior. I can't thank L'Occitane enough for creating a product that solves a serious issue. 

Ever since I started using this every night and morning, my hands are smoother, my skin is softer and there are no more cuts and tears! This product literally changed my life. 

L'OCCITANE Peony Perfecting Toner Review

The new L'Occitane Peony Perfecting Toner is designed to smooth, soften and tone skin's texture to reveal a radiant and "perfect-looking" complexion. I am always on a hunt for products that even out complexion and work on my dull skin. I am so happy that I don't have acne any more and even when my skin was super sensitive, this did not cause any irritation. I love how gentle and effective this formulation is. Its an alcohol free toner with peony extract that does the magic. I have been testing this out for a month and here are my thoughts!

L'Occitane Shea Face Soothing Fluid Review

I have been using these two products non-stop for quite some time now and I love the combination. It's part of the Shea Collection from L'Occitane and this Face Soothing Fluid not only has 5% Shea but is also preservative free and provides protection against pollution, skin stress and dryness. I layer this over the Face Comforting Oil at night and sometimes, I mix them together and apply to my face and neck. My skin looks smooth and fresh; its unbelievable what a few simple ingredients can do for skin. 

On a daily basis, I use the Shea Face Soothing Fluid for day time and this lightweight moisturizer does not disappoint. It keeps skin moisturized and protected all day. 

Let's find out more...

L'Occitane Shea Face Comforting Oil Review

This quick absorbing and ultra hydrating beauty oil has quickly become a favorite of mine. I have been using this at night, before my serum on face and my skin feels so smooth and baby soft. I love it especially during this time of the year. It's been a great addition to my skincare regimen.

L'Occitane Shea Face Comforting Oil 

L'OCCITANE Hand Cream Delights for the Holidays

Isn't this just perfect?! 4 mini hand creams in a cute little box <3 L'Occitane has such cute holiday stuff!! I love all their products but their hand creams is what I use all the time. 

L'Occitane Hand Cream delights features four 10ml tubes of hand creams in Delightful Rose, Pivoine Flora, Shea Butter and Almond Delicious. I have always wanted to try the almond line from Lo'ccitane and now I am planning to get it in a full size.

L'Occitane Beautiful Hands Trio - Gift Set Review and Photos

Hii,

On a chilly day, like today, it totally makes sense to talk about hand creams. As much as I love to keep my hands moisturized, I am constantly doing something, that requires me to wash my hands or use a hand sanitizer - having dry hands is inevitable.
Its kind of a struggle to keep my hands moisturized and make sure the oily residue, from hand cream, absorbs quickly, so it won't transfer to my keyboard, as I type, or any other surfaces.

I hate oily hands. And I hate oily hand prints even more. It disgusts me to see my oily finger tips on my drawers, from a distance...well..
So who makes the best hand cream, that moisturizes without the oily residue? My one word answer would be "L'Occitane"...

L'Occitane Beautiful Hands Trio - Vanilla Bouquet, Rose Heart, Zesty Lime