Review: Korres Limited-Edition 20 L’Eau de Parfum Rose and Oak Scent to Celebrate the Brand’s 20 Years!

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Beauty abounds in this unique Korres Limited-Edition 20 L'Eau de Parfum!

Just in time for holiday gift buying, Korres, the Greek Apothecary, released their Limited-Edition 20 L’Eau de Parfum.  This oriental-floral fragrance has warm spicy and fresh notes that give it a soft, yet irresistible sexiness for an unexpected take on rose and woods.

20 L’Eau de Parfum opens with a tart brightness from bergamot, green notes, green mandarin and apple. Though attention getting in its snappy freshness, the sweetness of the licorice top note dials down the crisper green in a pleasant way. 

As the fragrance warms in the heart with woods, rose, whisky and cedar, it develops a velvety richness and sophistication to that subtle sweetness from the spiked mix of rose and woods.  The result is flowery but at the same time, earthy and masculine with this combination of woods, whisky to the floral. Personally, I would describe this Limited-Edition 20 L’Eau de Parfum, a scent either sex could wear over restricting it solely to feminine or masculine.

By the time it dries down in the base, the more alluring it becomes as heart notes are tempered with the oak and amber base notes, enveloping this sensual fragrance with an inviting creaminess that you want to cozy up to.  

Do check out Korres Limited-Edition 20 L’Eau de Parfum ($52) for yourself or when you’re making out your holiday gift list because it is a wonderful, unique rose fragrance that I now adore.  

L’Occitane Hand Cream Bouquet Gift Set Review–A Holiday Gift Everyone Could Use!

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This set of hand creams is a gift all will appreciate.

The problem with buying gifts is trying to find the right ones that you believe the person that you’re shopping for will love.  Every year, there will be gifts that thrill you and others that do not.  Yet, we know that the thought that went into the gift is what really matters.  Nonetheless, if you want to be on the safe side this year when making out your gift list, then you might want to think about L’Occitane's Hand Cream Bouquet Gift Set ($54) since it is one everyone would welcome, especially the harsher the weather becomes.

This limited-edition set contains:

- Shea Butter Hand Cream 1 oz.
- Shea Butter Rose Hand Cream 1 oz.
- Lavender Hand Cream 1 oz.
- Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 1 oz.
- Lime Hand Cream 1 oz.
- Vanilla Blossom Hand Cream 1 oz.
- L’Occitane Holiday Box

What I love about L’Occitane hand creams is how quickly they can heal sore, hurting hands recover in a variety of lovely scents.  They are fast absorbing and smooth skin wonderfully.  Hands do not feel greasy or become too slick to work with.

If you want to guarantee genuine happiness for those on your holiday shopping list, I suggest giving them the L’Occitane Hand Cream Bouquet because it is a practical one that can help them survive a long winter.

Pur Cosmetics Transformation Sculpting Eye Shadow and Cheek Palette Review–Ideal for Holiday Beauty or Gifting!

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This is a wonderful palette to help glamorize your look for the holidays. 

The holidays are a festive time and you want makeup that can help you dazzle.  This is why I’m so excited about Pur Cosmetics Transformation Sculpting Eye Shadow and Cheek Palette ($32) that I have been experimenting with lately.

This palette has five powder eye shadows, one which can double as an eye liner besides a cream matte bronzer and blush inside a hard metal-like case.  What makes this palette so awesome is what you can do with these stunning colors that include jewel-like metallic and rich matte shades for playing up the eyes especially and cheeks.  

Review: Korres Best of Body Butter Collection Gift Set!

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Korres Best of Body Butter Collection Gift Set

Sometimes, the stress of holidays with all the shopping and preparation seems overwhelming.  Instead of neglecting yourself because of all that you have to do, the Korres products that I have just sampled in their Best of Body Butter Collection ($42) can be exactly what you need to feel like your beautiful self again.  

The Korres body butters in this set can be a quick fix to restore your sense of well-being through the use of natural fragrance in each of the three 7.95 oz. tubes of Jasmine, Basil Lemon and Guava. At the same time, they also soften and moisturize your body with sunflower, almond, shea butter, and avocado oils to treat your skin right.  

Jasmine is romantic, feminine and quite lovely of a floral fragrance that blooms against the skin.   Basil Lemon is a fresh breath of summer on this herb and lemon mix.  Guava is sweet and full of the warmth of tropical paradise.

Your skin will appreciate how nourishing these body butters are.  They don’t just sit on the skin and leave you feeling slick, but hydrate very well while leaving smoothness and a pleasing scent behind.  

This Korres Best of Body Butter Collection would make an awesome holiday gift as well so do visit their website and check it out!  

World Vision Catalog Drops of Turquoise Necklace, Earrings, and Bracelet Review + ($215) Giveaway!–Ends December 22, 2015

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Drops of Turquoise bracelet and earrings

Regardless of all the problems that you may have, there is always another that has it even worse somewhere in this world.  If you want to get into the true spirit of the season, then I have suggestion of how to spread that holiday feeling for yourself and others.  Simply, look into doing your holiday shopping through the World Vision Catalog.  

The money you spend can make a lasting difference to better lives.  You can help get clean water or livestock for those struggling to support themselves to put food on the table and have the basic necessities of life that we take for granted. Your purchase could also help others get a more promising start in their lives with small business loans, career training,  education, or get medicine to still others that are unable to do so, etc.

You don’t have to buy from the World Vision Catalog to show your support.  Instead, you can just as easily donate cash.  However, the gifts are unique and quite beautiful like the 20-inch long Drops of Turquoise necklace, earrings, and a bracelet made by artisans in New Deli.

Drops of Turquoise necklace

If you happen to count yourself as one of the fortunate people, your biggest problem right now may be making out your holiday gift list. Why not share some love and shop from their catalog or donate? They have all sorts of gifts for men, women, children that you can’t find so easily in your average store.  Check it out and buy because it will warm your heart.

Thanks to World Vision, one lucky Nuts 4 Stuff reader in the United States wins the Drops of Turquoise set of necklace, earrings and bracelet ($215 total value)!

Giveaway Details and How to Enter:

Prize: One (1) winner wins World Vision Catalog’s Drops of Turquoise Jewelry Set of necklace, earrings, and bracelet ($215 total value)!

Dates of entry: 12/04/15–12/21/15 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

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Demeter Fragrance’s Foolproof Blending Trio VANILLA and WOOD Review + ($180) Giveaway! (4 Winners)–Ends December 20, 2015

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Demeter's Foolproof Blending Trio in WOOD and a DUO set in CHRISTMAS TREE/SWEET ORANGE

Crafting your own custom fragrance can give any beauty a unique edge when it comes to attracting attention. With Demeter Fragrance’s Foolproof Blending Duos ($35) or Trios ($45), you have the freedom to express yourself with either two or three spray colognes, depending on the set that can be combined or worn separately to give you just the right scent. 

The Duos come with a separate empty bottle, a DIY label to name your creation, and a funnel whereas the Trios come as three individual colognes.   Regardless of how much from each individual scent that you spray, you can’t make any mistakes because of how the notes that Demeter chooses go hand in hand so it’s foolproof!

Demeter Fragrance’s Foolproof Blending Trio VANILLA  has the most delightful gourmand and floral notes. You get one-oz. spray colognes of Hawaiian Vanilla, Angel Food, and Gingerbread.  Ladies, if you want your man nibbling on your neck, do try to tempt him with some of this deliciousness.  Trust me, but he won’t be able to resist such yummy bait.

If you have seduction on your mind, then the Foolproof Blending Trio in WOOD can do the job. This set has a one-oz. bottle of Demeter’s spray colognes in Patchouli, Gin & Tonic and Sandalwood.  I found layering the Patchouli and going a bit heavier on the Sandalwood made it inescapable once it warmed against my skin.

There are so many different Demeter scents and sets that there is not enough space in one post to cover it all.  Go to their website and browse because this company gives you the opportunity to be the perfumer. Have fun with it like I am while you celebrate your own special style for the holidays, anytime, or to solve your gift buying dilemma!

Thanks to Demeter Fragrance, four lucky Nuts 4 Stuff readers in the United States win their choice of either the Demeter VANILLA or WOOD Foolproof Blending Trio Cologne Set ($180 total value)!

Demeter Fragrance's Foolproof Blending Trio VANILLA and WOOD sets

Giveaway Details and How to Enter–

Prize: Four (4) winners will win their choice of either a Demeter Foolproof Blending Trio VANILLA or a Foolproof Blending Trio in WOOD ($180 total value)!

Dates of entry: 12/03/15–12/19/15 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time

Eligibility:  Open to USA.  No PO Boxes.  The winner will need to respond to my email with name and shipping address within 48-hours or another winner will be picked.
  
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Review: IT Cosmetics Holiday Gift Sets 2015

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Your Je Ne Said Quoi Lip set

The holidays season happens to be one of the best times of the year to get great deals on some of your favorite leading brands of cosmetics.  IT Cosmetics sent along three of their 2015 gift sets that I want to share with you to help get your glam on or for gift-giving.

The first one that I want to tell you about is their Your Je Ne Sais Quoi Two-Piece Lip set ($28).  This has a value of $44 and features two full size products with their award-winning Vitality Lip Flush 4-in-1 Reviver Lipstick Stain and Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain in Je Ne Sais Quoi in a girly pink, zippered leatherette pouch.  This lipstick shade gives your lips a delicate wash of a natural becoming pink.  If you want to pump up the shine, layering some of the matching Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain and voila, you have a beautiful moisturizing finish to keep that color going for all those hours of partying! 

XOXO, IT Girl! Three-Piece Eye-Enhancing set

Next, there is the XOXO, IT Girl! Three-Piece Eye-Enhancing ($28) set to consider.  We all know how often you need to replace eye products like mascaras so this really is a sweet grouping (valued at $46) that comes inside a black leatherette, zippered pouch.  Inside, you will find:
-Full-size No-Tug Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black
-Travel-Size Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil in Universal Taupe
-Travel-size Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Volumizing Mascara in Black
-Three sample packettes: No. 50 Serum Primer, CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ and Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer

Your IT Girl Lips Perfect Red Lip Duo

Finally, there is the Your IT Girl Lips Perfect Red Lip Duo set ($24).  You get a full-sized Blurred Lines Smooth-Fill Lipstick in IT Girl and a travel-size YLBB Your Lips But Better Waterproof Lip Liner Stain in Cherry Flush. This is a notice-me shade of festive, shiny red that is perfect for the season along with one of the best lip liners around in my opinion.

Do visit IT Cosmetics website or QVC.com to find these limited edition sets while they last because they will go fast!  

Review: L’Occitane en Provence’s Nourishing Shea Butter Gift Set

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 L’Occitane en Provence’s Nourishing Shea Butter Gift Set

Winter weather has a tendency to zap so much moisture from our skin that it can leave us wanting.  As a result, we have increased dryness and chapping to cope with.  However, I have a wonderful suggestion to end that miserable cycle of skin abuse with L’Occitane en Provence’s Nourishing Shea Butter Gift Box that PR sent me to try.

This grouping of five products is the ultimate dry skin repair kit to keep your body, hands, and feet happy.  

This $69 set that has a value of $103.50 contains:
- Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream 7.8 fl.oz
- Shea Ultra Rich Shower Cream 2.5 fl.oz
- Shea Extra Gentle Milk Soap 3.5 oz.
- Shea Butter Hand Cream 2.6 oz.
- Shea Butter Foot Cream 2.6 oz.

Honestly, I don’t which of the L’Occitane Shea Butter products among these five is my favorite because I love them each in their own way.  Their award-winning Shea Butter Foot and Hand Creams are great for softening up rough feet or chapped hands before you know it.  Yet, I do also adore bathing with the Shea Ultra Rich Shower Cream and Shea Extra Gentle Milk Soap for a pampering bit of luxurious body cleansing and completing my bathing ritual with smoothing on some of their luscious Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream.  

If you suffer with dry skin like I do, then Nourishing Shea Butter Gift Box is the perfect gift that you can give yourself or anyone that you buy holiday gifts for.  

Purchase a L’Occitane gift set this season and the company will donate $10 to Dress for Success to help prepare women for their job interviews.  Check it out because you will be glad that you did not only for yourself but by helping another in the true spirit of the holiday season!

Welcome the Holidays Into Your Home With the Scent of Roland Pine By Soap & Paper Factory! (Review)

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Roland Pine Soap, Room Spray and Fragrance Oil

‘Tis the season to be jolly and nothing sets the mood better than filling your home with a festive holiday smell such as Roland Pine by Soap & Paper Factory.  I received several from this line to share with you in this review.  

The scent is so wintery fresh with Siberian fir, pine, and cedar wood that you can’t help but smell that blend of stimulating pine and burning logs come to mind.  Instead of some overpowering heavy pine, Soap & Paper Factory’s vision kept the pine lighter and more alive, yet grounded with inviting warmth.   

I recommend starting with Roland Pine Room Spray ($15).  Its merry blend of Siberian fir, cilantro, and citrus in the air makes for the perfect way to welcome your guests and fill your rooms with holiday spirit.

To keep that celebratory mood going, I thought the Roland Pine Diffuser Oil ($18) was wonderful.  This pure oil will come in handy for refreshing potpourri, lamp rings, and incense burners.  I tried some on my lamp ring and found it scents and lasts beautifully.

Your family and guests will also love using the Roland Pine Artisanal Soap ($10). The scent is energizing and has almost a herbal quality as well as cheery, sparkling brightness.  This bar is rich with moisture from shea butter in the formula.  

This Roland Pine collection can be purchased separately at the Soap & Paper Factory, but also comes in holiday gift sets that would please anyone on your shopping list.  These sets include Three Pack Votive Gift Set ($24), Soap Dish Set ($13.50), and a Soy Candle & Soap Set ($36). Check this line out as well as their other wonderful products and be merry!

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