Showing posts with label bath and body. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bath and body. Show all posts

Karen's Body Beautiful: Chic Grows in Brooklyn



Karen Tappin-Saunderson, owner of Karen's Body Beautiful, has a message for those who still wonder -- Yes, natural can be and is sleek, chic and beautiful! Her brand's new, all-black, minimalist packaging sexily communicates that missive loud and clear.

After spending years hearing a good friend rave about KBB's products, and, for some strange reason, still not indulging myself, I was excited to stop by the retail shop and spa on Myrtle Avenue in the Fabulous Borough of Brooklyn (do you detect some bias?) for Champagne and Cupcakes, the brand's re-launch party. Karen hosted the event, and treated us lucky guests to mini-manicures, consultations and mini-makeovers with the new resident makeup artist and esthetician, head-bobbing sounds courtesy of a live DJ, and of course, the promised champagne and cupcakes.

I roamed around the space, taking in the black-a-fied and geometrically pleasing wall of product (the Virgo in me appreciates such order), the new mani and pedi stations, massage rooms and a curious room fitted with a futuristic-looking hydro-jacuzzi tub that was speaking directly to my tired muscles (what kind of crazy, pleasure-inducing soaking can be had in that thing??!!). Karen had indeed taken it to the next level, and I am looking forward to seeing what is to come. I have since heard tell that a cosmetics line is in the works. Is this true? We can only hope!

The Bottom Line: KBB has upped the ante and that is cause for major celebration among body-loving Brooklynites and Bridge-and-Tunnel folk looking for a hot new spot to stop on by after work for a spa treatment, specialized mani or pedi, or just to pick up some great, time-tested natural products to pamper themselves at home. For those of us living outside of the Planet of Brooklyn or NYC -- we are fortunately just a point and click away from KBB's online store, where we can order smell goods and feel goods galore! My personal faves? The shampoo and conditioner (this conditioner is A-MAZ-ing in my very thick, very curly, and extremely dry hair) in the Egyptian Musk fragrance. Truly heavenly. -Zee

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Mischo Beauty: Sweet Beauty Organic Chocolate Spa Treatments



I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a fan of "chocolate" body products/treatments, but I wanted to make you all aware of the Sweet Beauty collection of products because they're made with organic, fair trade chocolate- instead of chocolate by-products; and the line was founded/created by an esthetician (like myself!), Lisa Francoise, whose passion for skincare led her to obtain a Cidesco Diploma (the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of Esthetics).

The Sweet Beauty line includes sugar scrubs, lip balms, milk baths, body creams, facial scrubs, facial masques and hand & body soaps. Visit www.sweetbeautyspa.com to learn more.

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Mischo Beauty: Qtica Smart Spa Cherry Bing Collection



If you're in need of a "pick-me-up" then I suggest checking out Qtica Smart Spa's new collection of Cherry Bing bath and body products. Qtica is most widely known for their assortment of nail treatments, but most recently launched the Smart Spa collection of products, meant to be used not only for manicures/pedicures, but all over the body as well.

The Cherry Bing scent smells amazingly good - and I think it's perfect for summer. The products I tried were the Sugar Scrub, Shower Gel and Luxury Lotion. The stand-out product for me was the Sugar Scrub (you all probably remember that I'm an exfoliant addict) because I loved how gentle it felt on my skin, and also the fact that it left it soft and smooth- along with the amazing scent!

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Mischo Beauty Pick: For the Love of



For those of you who may not know, "For the Love of" is an organic luxury bath and body product company located in Washington, DC. All of the products are organic, mainly vegan and handcrafted by Kristina Libby, who left her corporate job to pursue her passion of creating organic beauty products.

I love learning about stories such as Kristina's (she's doing what I'm working to achieve) and so I could not wait to try her products! I'm currently using the Luxury Summer Orange Blossom Body Scrub (loving the fragrance!) - great for the heels, knees and elbows; and the Black Amber Honey Homemade Soap, which surprisingly has a very nice lather.

Feel free to view the entire collection of "For the Love of" products here!

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Mischo Beauty Pick: Victoria's Secret Pink Body



"Think Green. Live Pink. Natural, Organic & 100% Vegan Ingredients." And yes, that basically sums it up for the launch of Pink Body by Victoria's Secret. I love that there's a natural/organic option for all the "Vickie's Secret" Pink lovers out there!



The new launch includes three collections to suit your every mood- "Energizing", "Nourishing", and "Soothing". The Soothing Body Wash has a mild, pleasant scent and contains organic oat extract, specifically for calming the skin. After using the body wash, my skin felt soft and hydrated.


I'm not a fan of greasy hand lotion, so I was pleased with the Soothing Hand Cream. My skin soaked it up and I noticed that it did a great job with keeping my cuticles moisturized. Winner!

The "Soothing" collection also includes the Soothing Body Lotion. Would love to know your thoughts on the new Pink Body collections! Do share!

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Juli B Los Angeles: Bluemercury


Now Open...
10250 santa monica boulevard
century city
310.553.4440
Source: Juli B

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