I really like the goPure Naturals 100% Peppermint Essential Oil. It come sin a huge 4 oz bottle with a cap but also includes and eyedropper applicator, which I really like. I usually dilute this with water before using on my skin but I do know that it can be diluted and used with other oils. I also tried it when making lip balm and I have also mixed it with coconut oil. Another thing I found out is that Ants do not like peppermint oil and this product has really come in handy this Summer when we had ants come through our side door. I was able to get rid of them quickly with just a few drops.

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free product in exchange for an unbiased review.

Burke Williams Day Spa is pleased to introduce a tenth location to the family of California day spas at the new Village at Westfield Topanga, set to open late September 2015. The new spa will be the most innovative spa concept that the brand has introduced to date.

Burke Williams has been the premier day spa in the California market for over thirty years. The brand is still family owned and operated with seven locations in Southern California and two in Northern California, one inside the Westfield’s San Francisco Centre.

“We are excited to continue to build upon our relationship with Westfield and introduce our newest spa concepts to the Village,” commented Burke Williams Founder, Bill Armour. “The new spa is going to present multiple advanced amenities that will be unique to any other Burke Williams location and offer guests the ultimate sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.”

Each Burke Williams spa has its own individual esthetic and design influence. The new spa at the Village at Westfield Topanga will be reminiscent of a Hamptons Beach House with 14 massage rooms, 6 skin care rooms, 1 room that accommodates both massage and skin care services, a nail care room and two lounges.

The spa will boast expanded common areas including The Garden Room that will offer mini services including hand and arm massages, anti-aging hand treatments and foot massages in a co-ed casual environment while guests relax or wait for their scheduled service. An innovative custom blend bar will allow guests to consult with an aromatherapist and personalize their service in up to 10,000 ways, spanning every option imaginable including aromatherapies, herbal blends, lotions, massage oils, bath salts and more. These personalized blends will be available for use in services and also for sale for use at home.

In addition to saunas, steam rooms and lockers, the spa facility will offer 3 whirlpools, one for women, one for men and the new Twilight Spa for silent enjoyment. In addition to the traditional vanity area, the spa will offer a full-service blow dry bar that will accept walk-ins and appointments.

The nail care room will be the largest of all Burke Williams locations and accommodate seven manicure and pedicure stations. Nail care services will feature the spas newest eco-friendly steam pedicure and also accept walk-in guests and appointments. The spa shop will carry Burke Williams’ own exclusive in-spa skin care line H2V, Eminence products [insert other retailers we want to list] and gift cards.

“We have designed this new spa and the amenities offered to truly cater to all of our guests’ needs and desires,” added Armour. “We want to provide them with the highest quality of service and experience imaginable always.”

For more information on Burke Williams Day Spas locations, services and products please visit http://burkewilliamsspa.com.

Credit: Burke Williams Day Spas.

I have a new favorite line up of skin products from Olay! These truly are my new favorites! Olay Active Botanicals leave my skin feeling fresh, clean and hydrated!  A first for Olay skincare in the U.S., all products in the new Active Botanicals contain extracts of snow mushroom. I have to admit that I have never heard of the benefits of this but I found this rather interesting! Used for thousands of years by Chinese women to help keep skin moist, soft and pliable, this natural ingredient can hold up to 500x its weight in water, making it one of the most effective botanicals to provide and maintain skin hydration.

My favorite is the Refreshing Gel Cleanser! I love how just a little bit foams up and cleans my combination skin. Sometimes I have a difficult time finding the right cleanser because of my combination skin but this one works great! It works fantastic on my dry areas but also works great on the oily areas. My skin over all feels more hydrated too! Retails for $5.99, which is a great price for this one!

The Moisturizing Toner would be my second favorite! I love that this one is 99% alcohol-free and I use this once in the morning and once at night. It preps your skin before using the moisturizer and my skin feels really clean after using this one! Retails for $14.99.

There is also the Moisturizing Day Lotion and I like how light-weight this one is and love that it doesn’t feel greasy on my face. I use it in the morning and my face feels softer all day long. It seems to work well under makeup too. Retails for $14.99.

The last two products in the line up are the Intensive Night Cream and the Overnight Moisture Mask. The Intensive Night Cream features a snow mushroom hydra complex that provides skin with up to 24 hours of hydration. I love how gentle this one is and my skin feels really soft after I use it. Retails for $14.99. The Overnight Moisture Mask actually would be my third favorite! It is an oil-free, gel-cream formula. This mask actually stays on your face and absorbs into your skin as you sleep. I use this one twice a week (as suggested) instead of the Intensive Night Cream. I love it! Retails for $14.99.

I know my skin loves all these products because I can tell that my skin is a lot less dry, and much more hydrated.

All products are available at Target locations nationwide and Target.com.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples for review purposes and in exchange for an unbiased review. No other compensation was received and any opinions expressed are honest. Photo Credit/Press info provided by Olay.

Summer often means dry lips! But, now you can keep calm and not worry! No more dry lips with Keep Calm and Lip Balm from Rimmel London. I love the fun summer shades and that my lips feel softer.

What is this beauty product?  A nourishing balm with a fresh hint of a tint for an alluring just-bitten effect. When lips are lacking luscious care and color, don’t panic—Keep Calm and Lip Balm, the latest lip-loving product from Rimmel London. Available in six shades that are packed with personality, this longwear balm is enriched with is enriched with moisturizing oils to help heal dry and cracked lips. The unique formula locks in moisture while softening and nurturing lips, increasing lip moisture by 22%*, so your pucker will always be en pointe. Never let your lips let you down. Keep calm and get the London look.

*Clinical Study: Percentage change from untreated bare lips.

Available Shades:

• Keep Calm and Shop: clear
• Keep Calm and Kiss: pink blush
• Keep Calm and Rock: berry blush
• Keep Calm and Play: rose blush
• Keep Calm and Party: violet blush

I received samples and love the clear and pink blush shades! These really are a beauty must-have this Summer! They are also great for the upcoming Fall!

WHAT THEY COST: $2.50

WHERE TO FIND THEM: Chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide.  Visit www.RimmelLondon.com for store locations and to try the newest products with Rimmel’s exclusive Virtual Makeover Tool.

RIMMEL LONDON, a top-selling line of color cosmetics in the U.K., was created in 1834 and introduced to the U.S. market in March 2000.  Rimmel epitomizes the London spirit – energetic, fashion forward and individual.  A comprehensive beauty offering, Rimmel is always inspired by London’s trend-setting style.  Quality cosmetics at an accessible price that allows American women to get the London Look.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this beauty post.

During the Summer, my skin isn’t as dry as it is in The Winter but it still needs moisture and hydration. I love the Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Spray Moisturizer especially after a day out in the sun! It is great for after a shower and really soothes your skin. I really love how this one is so easy to spray evenly and it absorbs so quickly! My skin never feels greasy after using and it really does leave my skin super soft. This one is a real Summer Must-Have!

Find out more on their website!  You can also find out where to purchase online or at a store near you.

The  St. Ives Smooth & Glow Apricot Spray Lotion is also a Must-Have! I love how this one smells and how it instantly hydrates my skin! I absolutely love using this one after my shower and it is so much easier to use than lotion. The apricot scent is not overbearing and I just love it! Find out more at St. Ives.com.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this beauty post. No other compensation was received. Photo Credit: Vaseline & St.. Ives. 

Vita Liberata Luxury Tanning & Skincare, the first non-toxic, luxury tanning brand with Odour Remove™ technology for zero smell, and organic ingredients that care for the skin while tanning it.

I recently received a gift from our new friends at Vita Liberta and was quite impressed with the products. I received samples of their tanning products and love them. They really are worth checking out this Summer!

Vita Liberata is sold at Sephora, QVC and some of the top spas in the country including St Regis & Ritz Carlton.

Check out their website at http://www.vitaliberata.com/.

Self Disclosure: I received a free gift and loved my samples. I posted because I was impressed with the quality of the products. Thank you Vita Liberta!

There’s a brand new breath spray and oral antiseptic called  KissSafe™, a must have item for every bag, backpack, pocket or clutch. An essential item, practical for both daily use as well as for meeting up with that special someone.

KissSafe™ is the first personal hygiene product dedicated specifically to making kissing a safer experience while also freshening the breath. It contains an FDA-approved active ingredient that safely and effectively kills germs in the mouth and oral cavity before and after intimate kissing. KissSafe’s proprietary prevent-tech will be a game changer for kissing and intimacy.

I received a free sample and was quite impressed that it eliminates germs in your mouth and also freshens your breath. I really like the fresh mint flavor! This one is a real Must-Have for the Summer!

Don’t let a kiss be more than just a kiss.  Kiss.  Don’t  Risk.™    KissSafe™   KissSafe™  is now available on  Amazon.com and  KissSafe.com

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post.

I love these eyeliners! They go on so smoothly and the color lasts all day!

Intense automatic liners with waterproof performance. Go for glamour with a fine line, or amp up the drama with a smokey look. No matter which way you style it, you get maximum impact, high definition color for an eye-catching look that lasts all day.

These super soft liners provide intense color in a perfectly smooth formula, giving you coverage that never pulls or flakes. The waterproof formula offers style that stays all day, and with a built-in smudger and auto-sharpener, this retractable liner gives you ultimate control for any eye style. 

I received a sample and love how well these work and last. They really are my new favorite eye liners and I actually went out and bought a couple more in the shades I didn’t receive.