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Help Me Help You

Does that sound at all familiar? If so, you're not alone. If it doesn't, it eventually will, so you still wanna listen up!

As tasty as birthday cake is, each time you blow out your candles you're participating in a ritual that signifies you're just a little bit older  more experienced. And so is your skin.

You show your experience in ways like making better choices, appreciating the good things in your life, and talking about the good ole days. Unfortunately, your skin shows its experience in less savory ways: fine lines, spots, and dullness, oh my! Really cranky skin also starts to lose tone and firmness, get cloggy in the pores, and let melanin pool up in unflattering ways.

What's a gal (or guy) to do?! Let me help you. You need a new ritual. One that takes you back to those good ole days and let's you focus on the good.

You need help. Philosophy Help Me, may be the answer.

The Nail Ninja: Zoya Flame, Holiday '10... more "multichromes"

Did you like the Orly Galaxy collection? The MAC Venomous Villains lacquers? The scads of similar enamels that seem to all be that foily, duo-/tri-/multi-chrome finish? Fancy some more?

The Ninja reluctantly admits that these are growing on her. She picked up the green from Galaxy and came upon Bad Fairy (won it) and saw similar finishes in a few of the OPI Burlesques (also won). She may be coming around and, while not the raving fan some others are, she at least now "gets it". Kind of.

Zoya's holiday collection, Flame,  gives lovers of this formula a few more shades to rock. And they're pretty nice!

PS: Earlier reviews call this collection "Fire and Ice". Same collection, different name. Weird.

Read on for more info, the review, and some swatches...

Five Things... | 11.9.10

1. Serge Lutens, premier perfumer, will be giving me a birthday gift. Breakfast.
   A perfume that smells like buttered toast, actually.
   Look for it in Feb. or March, 2011. Hey, does anyone have a perfume that smells like strawberry jam?
   
   
2. More reasons to envy (?) Iman:
   “I don’t do anything by myself. I have a whole crew to get me ready every day... I believe in glamour. I am in favor of a little vanity. I don’t rely on just my genes. Looking good is a commitment to yourself and to others. Wigs, killer heels, Pilates, even fillers — whatever works for you, honey.”
   ~ in the December issue of Harper's Bazaar (via)
   
   
   
3. Whoopsie!   A class action suit has been filed against makers of "Brazilian Blowout", a hair straightening product. The suit says consumers who bought the product, did so thinking it was formaldehyde-free. Only... it's not.  Tests found "the solution to contain 12 percent formaldehyde, in comparison to the maximum 0.2 percent permitted in cosmetics when used as a preservative."  Bad company. Bad!!!
   
   
   
4. Damn. More celebrity excess. Iman isn't the only one with a lifestyle you might envy. Katie Holmes reportedly has a $125,000 monthly clothing allowance. Quick math... carry the one... grab a calculator in frustration... That totals about $1.5 million a year, only on clothes.
   
   
   
5. How do you feel about celebrity fragrances? Some people feel possession of one is "a dealbreaker". That's hardcore! Though, I can't say I disagree...

Five Things | 11.8.10

1. As much as The Nail Ninja dislikes the crackle finish top coat that's coming out with the Katy Perry - OPI collaboration, she may still buy from the collection. The pink glitter, Teenage Dream, and the "sultry silver", Not Like the Movies, have potential.
   
   
2. The new La Prairie Life Threads scents are named after precious gems: Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire. I wonder if the lilac in Emerald is discernible and if the whole thing is just too floral?
   
   
3. The Clarins holiday '10 collection, Barocco, looks so pretty! I am so into golds right now, which is weird for me, but this collection will let me take that and run with it! And a deep purple Rouge Prodige lipstick in a limied edition case with a lovely scroll?! I'm dying over here...
   
   
4. Illasmasqua now takes Paypal. More major brands should take their lead.
   
   
5. I'm having a lot of fun following Vintage Beauty, a new blog that is about, well, vintage makeup. Liz, who comments here sometimes, had a box of the stuff tucked away and recently rediscovered it, and now she's sharing it piece by piece. If you were a makeup wearer in the 80's, this site will be a kick for you!

Quirkiness

I want to apologize to anyone who has been subjected to a half-written post from BSB. Especially those reading in a feed reader, since I know I'm seeing my own jacked-up posts there.

I mentioned that my laptop was treated to a soda bath recently. It's still on the fritz, and I'm doing my writing by jumping back and forth between it and my phone.

Well, apparently my phone app seems to think that "save" and "publish" are the same and a few posts have gone out before editing (or even any semblance of completion).

If you see a weird post in Facebook, Twitter, or your reader, please visit the blog directly to see the final version. I'm so sorry! :headdesk:

xoxo,

*jen

The Nail Ninja says you can keep your crackle topcoat. She won't be wearing it.

Fabulous. Another new trend to make us all look worse.

Thanks, beauty world. We have finally, The Ninja believes, skulked past the abhorrent dubious "trend" of chipped nail polish. Whose idea was that, anyway? The Ninja suspects we were Punked by lazy celebs (please say a return to this "trend" is being misreported).

At any rate, now that we briefly flirted with couture manicures in reaction (reference "the Ruffian", elegant exposed half-moon manicures, and even sculpted and pointed retro red tips a la Dita and even Rihanna). Must the pendulum swing from high to low again? Apparently so, The Ninja is dismayed to report.

Enter The Crackle Top Coat.

Apply it over a contrasting lower coat and it cracks to expose it.

What this has to do with the return of Mad Men-style luxe-and-retro glamour, The Ninja cannot explain. It seems to have little attachment to Fall's military trends, sleek menswear, or uptown urban jungle animal prints, as far as she can tell. A flash forward to Spring '11 gives no enlightenment as the floaty layers, feminine florals and edible pastels The Ninja spied on runways don't seem to cry "pair me with grungy manicures!"

It's not fair to say that The Ninja is not a fan of a high-low contrast, either. She firmly believes in the power of "dirtying up" an ultra-feminine piece a bit (a delicious matte, a sexy black, a grungy greige, a subversive olive, perhaps?). But don't mistake that for the need to drag things to the gutter (or middle school).

And that's where this crackle finish nonsense belongs, in The Ninja's esteemed (and always correct!) opinion.

If you disagree, you'll adore OPI's upcoming collections, which feature this crackle coat nonsense in the form of Shattered. Read more here and see it in action below. The Ninja refuses to acknowledge it any further.

PS: This "trend" already happened in about 2000. Can we leave it there?

MAC & Marcel Wanders Collection '10 ("Couture" collection) (pics, info)

Marcel Wanders, Dutch designer, has created a unique collaboration with MAC. It's coming out this month, November, and is, essentially, what MAC fans refer to as "the Couture collection" (after a collection with that name several years ago).

Traditionally, the Couture collection is different packaging and products at a higher price point than the basic line.

As with Couture collections past, we are presented with lipglosses, lipsticks, Sheer Mystery Powder (Which someone must be buying or they wouldn't keep bringing it back. Who are you?!), and a brush and bag. Again we have MAC fragrance Air of Style, this time in solid form as a pendant. The brush loolks to he a #188, and the "bag" is a brush roll. All have Marcel Wanders' special designs/packaging.

 

Tell me what you think! Will you be buying?
I may check out Aleydis, Gertruyd, Digna, and Martha, mostly for the exquisite packaging rather than for the colors. Most likely I'll haul the Air of Style pendant, since I enjoy the scent and it will double as my MAC jewelry item that I'm required to wear when freelancing for the line.
As much as I love my #188, and like the unique handle on this version, there's no way I'm forking over $75 for it or the brush roll! And I've never been impressed with the Sheer Mystery Powders, nor heard a convincing argument in their favor. The mystery is why they keep coming back!

xoxo,
*jen

See more pics and details after the cut.

Hurry!!!! Less than 5 available!!!!

  Limited Edition Mistouko ~ Prestigious Baccarat

Mitsouko is 90 this year! To mark the occasion, Guerlain is offering a limited, numbered edition of 14 bottles of Extract in Baccarat crystal decorated with an original jewel in jade and pearls.
Only 5 of these will be sold in the United States .

"A veritable masterpiece, Mitsouko is a chypre inspired by a voluptuous and oriental universe. Mysterious with subtle fruity accents, this perfume gradually unfolds with the unmistakable scents of undergrowth. The genius of Jacques Guerlain was to combine the chypre with a scent as fruity as that of the peach.

The symbol of an impossible love, it offers an authentic olfactory voyage that of bergamot mingling with a symphony of notes such as peach, May rose and jasmine at its heart. Feminine temptation and love are intimately suggested. Notes of vetiver and oak moss in the dry-down recall the persistent, spicy notes of undergrowth that mark the intimate world of the beautiful Mitsouko."

$7,000

As much as I want to try this scent, I think I'll pass on this version. Or take two. I can't decide.

PS: What with the current Guerlain scandal, I'm sure this will sell like hotcakes.

xoxo,
*jen

BATH & BODY WORKS Holiday '10 (really, really pic heavy)

I love Bath and Body Works (B&BW). A lot. Especially at the holidays. I'm not going to go on and on about my love for the Lambie stuff and all of the great smells. I'm just gong to start listing the B&BW agenda. OK? OK.

 


Secret Wonderland Collection
"This magical new fragrance blends bright, succulent berry notes with creamy notes of white amber and sandalwood cheer to transport the woman who wears it to a world of wonder."

TOP NOTES: Luscious Strawberry, Wild Goji Berries, Ripe Raspberry
HEART NOTES: Gardenia Petals, Jasmine, Peach Nectar
BASE NOTES: Coconut Musk Captive, Creamy Vanilla, Sandalwood, White Amber

Shower Gel ($10.50);  Body Lotion ($10.50);  Eau de Toilette ($29.50); Fragrance Mist ($12.00); Triple Moisture Body Cream ($12.00); Triple Moisture Shower Cream ($12.00); Intense Moisture Body Butter ($15.00); Bubble Bath ($12.00), Shea Cashmere Hand Cream ($10.00)

 See more pics and details after the cut.

Holo, baby! Where have you been all my life?! A nail polish review by The Nail Ninja. (Nfu-oh GS-14 with swatches)

The Ninja had thought it was impossible. She hasn't really seen a great black glitter polish. She's seen some good ones, but for the most part black pigments seem to eat glitter. Especially fine glitter.

Enter stage right: Nfu-oh GS-14
An inky black lacquer with gobs of fine holographic glitter.
She is understated in that dark polish way, yet once the spotlight hits her she simply lights up!

Let The Ninja be clear: this is not a holo polish. It is not solid hologram. It's definitely a black polish with small (eensey!) holo bits.

Let's take a look:

 

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Application is, as with all Nfu-oh enamels, flawless. Since The Ninja can't just pick them up at Ulta (they are an Asian brand; she purchases from Fabuloustreet) she tends to hoard them.

In order to extend the life of this one, she applied it over a black cream, Illamasqua Boosh. The swatches are one coat of GS-14 over 1 coat of Boosh. She tried Gs-14 on its own and two layers were opaque.

 

Bond No. 9 Cooper Square is driving me to drink! A fragrance review

I need a drink.

A glass of cognac, specifically. Snifter? Jug? Goblet? I don't even know how to drink it, much less what it tastes or smells like.

Cognac plays an integral part of the opening of one of Bond No. 9's Fall '10 releases, Cooper Square. My frame of reference is nonexistant.

Other notes include juniper berry, lavender, myrrh, olibanum, patchouli, cashmere wood, musk, vetiver, ciste labdanum, and timberwood.

When I first recived my sample of Cooper Square, I foolishly sniffed the sample vial and, compounding my error, made a judgement (negative) on the scent. Since then, I've been dragging my feet about doing the review.

Lesson learned (until next time). I actually quite like this scent. In fact, this may have jumped to the top of my "If I Had a Million Dollars" list. As a point of reference, the only two other Bonds on the list are Chinatown (of course) and Silver Factory (of course*).
_{*These two seem to be considered by perfume fans as the best of Bond.}

When first applied, my nose wants to classify this fragrance as a men's cologne. I mostly blame the juniper berries, which I associate with men's fragrances. Cooper Square is called unisex by Bond. Kind of. The press release says it has "a desirable male-female quotient". Ahem. I'll return to that thought in my summary.

What I also smell in the opening of the scent is alcohol. Not perfume-alcohol, but booze. It's not the scent of wino, nor is it a particularly boozey scent overall, but that note is there and prominent at this stage. I must assume I have just met cognac.

As the scent develops, I get a hint of lavender spice. There aren't a ton of reviews for this scent online at the moment (why is this?) but a few I browsed say the lavender is a take-over note for them, hijacking the scent. Not for me, but it's something to keep in mind if lavender amps up on your skin. I like this stage, which is no surprise as a blend of frankincence or olibanum with myrrh and patchouli is right up my alley. This is a spiced herbal honey mix that I really enjoy.

Later still, I'm left with a pleasant, soft, honeyed woods with a bit of a kick. That kick is a bit dirty and funky, though not unsexy.

100ml — $230.00 ,  50ml — $170.00 ,   Silver Pocket Spray- 7ml — $95.00




Final Thoughts
A nice one for men, unless they dislike cognac (see below) or lavender. Women looking to try something more unusual than the typical floral perfume may enjoy this, too. I know I do. That said, I'd still not deem it "unisex". The juniper berry is too strongly associated with men's scents and the musk and woods here are a bit rougher than those found in most women's scents. If you are a mainstream kinda gal, skip on back to Chinatown and leave Cooper Square to me. ;)

Now, who's up for a drink?

xoxo
*jen


Editor's note: I asked my dear friend what cognac smells like. I am amused to report that the answer was "butt". I can only assume this is one fragrance he won't be buying!

About the perfumer: Cooper Square was developed for Bond by Laurent Le Guernec, who also created Bond's other new scent, Washington Square, along with their eponymous scent, Bond No 9, and their recent fragrances Andy Warhol Montauk, High Line, and a few others. He's also responsible for Fergie's Outspoken, Elizabeth Arden's Daytona 500, Michael Kors Very Hollywood, and MAC's Air of Style, among others.

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Five Things - Beauty

  

1. I'm completely amused by this ad for a new tv show on kid's channel, Sprout. It features Pat Monahan, from the band Train, who is the voice of Driver Dan on the Story Train. Train... Train.... Get it? Anyway, that's not what I think is so funny. We all know networks heavily promote their new shows, so I get a jillion chances a day to laugh as Pat says "I'm really excited..."  with his frozen, heavily Botox'd forehead (about the 28 second mark). Is it just me?
   (embedded video ~ come to BSB to see it.)
   
   
   
2. Here's a genius idea: predict beauty trends by investigating what actual consumers are buying. Crazy talk!
   
   
3. Pop Quiz: What's the difference between the angsty Young Alannis Morisette and equally angsty (but less melancholy) Taylor Swift? Trick question, of course. There are a ton of differences, not the least of which is that teen country crooner Swift is getting her own fragrance. I've never seen eau de Alannis. Isn't it ironic?
   
   
4. Bee trendy! Burt's Bees is now selling four solid perfumes, which are all the rage with youngsters today. Naturally Beautiful, Naturally Fresh, Naturally Happy, and Naturally Sensual are only $10, made with natural ingredients, and paraben-, phthalate-, petrochemical-, and SLS-free.
   
   
5. Promise Me you'll keep thinking about breast cancer awareness even though October is now in the rearview mirror. One easy way is trying Susan G Komen for the Cure's first fragrance, Promise Me. It's a "floriental" that will make its appearance in April 2011.

Swatches: LORAC Holiday Box Office Sensation – Sephora Exclusive Limited Edition Train Case

Last week I showed pictures of all of Lorac's holiday '10 items. I offered to swatch the Holiday Box Office Sensation for Sephora, and here they are...

PS: Now that I've played with it a bit more, I have some additional thoughts about the set. They're at the end of the posts, since I figure most of you would rather see the swatches first.

 

Eyes, Level one, Left (top=direct light, bottom = indirect light):

For more, keep reading...

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LUSH. Gorilla. (fragrance review, pics)

I am of the opinion that there are two types of people. The first kind enjoys natural perfumes and perfume oils. The second does not, and prefers more standard fragrances. And the third is good at math. ;)

I break my own rule, actually, because I enjoy conventional fragrances and natural ones. But many who prefer the former think the latter either all smell the same or all smell like hippies. Sometimes both.

If you don't love natural fragrances, you're probably already not a fan of LUSH. And you may not like the new perfume line, Gorilla Perfume, created by LUSH founder Mark Constantine and his son Simon.

If you're open-minded about natural fragrances, though, you're going to want to check these out!

I got to try a few that came in a sampler set, which is what you're seeing in these pictures.
Minor annoyance alert: check out how the labels are placed differently on the vials! If you're an OCD stash organizer, that will drive you batty!
Another bummer: I got two Orange Blossom vials and no Tuca Tuca. Nor did I receive Smell of Freedom. Damn.

Let's take a look at these scents:

Vanilliary
They say: sweet and sensual real vanilla and jasmine absolutes; tonka bean; "a grown-up gourmand"; sandalwood.
I say: deliciously sexy. Despite the jasmine, which I normally dislike, this is probably my favorite of the bunch (Or maybe Orange Blossom. Don't make me choose!). It's got a nice throw that's noticeable but not invasive. It lasts for hours and hours, even making a soft appearance the next morning when I wake up. It's comforting and sexy all at once. It's certainly caramel-tinged vanilla but escapes being a super foody scent on me, somehow.

Imogen Rose
They say: the Scent of authentic Damask roses; uses the finest rose absolute with orris butter; a tribute to Simon's daughter, Imogen Rose.
I say: breathtaking. It's a gorgeous rose that doesn't get heady, pushy, or sweet on the skin. THIS IS THE ROSE SCENT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! If you'vd been around BSB for awhile, you know I'm mostly dissatisfied with rose notes, but not this. This is stellar! Thank you, Simon!!! Full bottle-worthy and then some.

Lust
They say: unadulterated, intense jasmine; "dirty jasmine"; lasts for hours and hours.
I say: holy mother of jasmine! Wow. A quote from the LUSH site says "Mark firmly believes that the problem with jasmine fragrances is the temptation to dress them up in a frock and take away the power." Well, I firmly believe Mark needs to take this naked, unadulterated jasmine and put some damn clothes on it! If you like jasmine, buy this. If you don't, stay far away from Lust. Here's how it develops on me: seconds after I aply it we've gone from zero to one hundred on the intensity scale. That's where it stays, with impressive (read: pushy) sillage, for about an hour, at which point it's simply... gone. Not a trace remains if you don't count my migraine. It has been confirmed: I am not a jasmine girl. No thank you.

Karma
They say: time-warping scent; trippy; retro yet ageless; fresh, uplifting, complex and earthy; smells different on everyone; citrus, patchouli, and pine oil.
I say: a perfume I love from the LUSH stable! Here's your hippie scent, folks. I don't love the dirty hippie patchouli that I used to smell at Grateful Dead concerts, bit my exploration of the fragrance world has taught me not to assume all patchouli is that of an unshowered Jerry Garcia wannabe. I quite like it, in fact, and will try most scents listing patchouli as a note. Here, the orangey citrus blends with the patchouli, resulting in a layered scent that I just love. My favorite form is the Karma soap, but the perfume is lovely, too!

Orange Blossom
They say: the scent of summer sweetness; fresh orangle blossom and neroli; "smells like a distilled Mediterranean moment"; with honeyed and woody notes.
I say: I love, love, love this perfume. Love it. Thought I'd hate it, though. But I love it! If this is a distilled Mediterranean moment, I'm moving to the Mediterranean, STAT! Subtle orangey floral with a sweet and rich base that lasts for eons. Nice sillage and throw, but not overwhelming.

Tuca Tuca
They say: flirtatious violet exuberence; the scent of a bright pop song; whimsical; "a fantasy violet accord...hints of jasmine and vanilla, too."
I say: ????

Smell of Freedom
They say: woody and spicy; "...a landscape of complex, woody and spicy notes that portrays a masterpiece of profundity and beauty."
I say: I probably would like this, but who knows?

I can't wait to try the other scents at Gorilla Perfumes. The ones mentioned here are available through LUSH.

PS: "Gorilla?" Basenotes called the Constantines  "guerrilla perfumers" once. Mark sometimes refers to LUSH as 'guerrilla cosmetics'. It got tweaked to "gorilla", though. Cute!

le 2 de Guerlain Volume mascara Or 2 Nuit 13 ~ with gold/copper topcoat (swatches, review, pictures)

A tale of two mascaras. Or, more accurately, a tale of a two-sided mascara, Guerlain's le 2 de Guerlain Volume mascara Or 2 Nuit 13, to be exact.

In the 2010 Holiday version, one side of the graceful and unique tube houses a sleek lengthening mascara in darkest black. The other side hides a sponge-tipped applicator delivering holiday cheer by way of creamy yellow gold goodness.

Which side will prevail?

My bets are on the defining, non-flaky ink that actually imparts (not just promises) curl and volume along with length. But the shimmering metallic does a great job of highlighting lashes and as a touch of shimmer in the center of the lid - a mighty contender indeed!

The curl you see here is only from the mascara. I didn't use a curler!


While it looks pretty intense wet, the gold dries down to a subtle and flattering shimmering gold accent.

 

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My first Guerlain! Kiss Kiss Strass ~ Rose de le Reine (swatches, review, pictures)

The other day, as I slipped on my diamond stud earrings, I thought about those things that are just perfect, no matter the occasion. They're usually classics, often simple in their beauty, and always tasteful. Maybe you have something perfect and versatile in your life?

As I slicked on my lipstick, Guerlain Kiss Kiss Strass in Rose de le Reine, I realized I'd found another perfect item!

This lipstick, my first Guerlain, is always at-hand right now. In fact, I am ready to grant it my highest honor: Back-Up Worthy. (That should probably also set off some alarm bells. It is, sadly, a limited edition item. Boo hiss!!)

Rose de la Reine is described by Guerlain as a "luminous rosy beige". I'd say "sheer, glossy, pinky-nude", but hey, they're not too different, are they? It's probaby important to point out that this is a bit on the cool side, even showing some subtle blue shimmer in the right light.

Alone, this shade is a simple and understated sheen on the lips. It adds a hint of natural pink that's complimentary without changing the lips' color too much (or much at all).

While I can count on this shade as a perfect choice alone, I tend to prefer it as a layering tool. It's lovely over a lip filled-in with lip pencil, and spectacular used on top of another lipstick in leiu of gloss or to add dimension. I've worn it over a nude, a pink, a coral, a plum, a burgundy and a red, all to great effect.

The only downside, and there is one, is not the $31 pricetag, as I think it's worth it. Nope. The downside is that mine broke. Smooshed. It looks terrible. This is particularly depressing as the gracefully undulating gold case is so pretty, and a pleasure to bring out of my purse. I have had to resort to using a lip brush exclusively, which is kind of irksome. I'm pretty sure this breakage is an anomaly, despite the soft and sheer nature of the product, since I haven't seen anyone else complain about theirs breaking. Still, it's worth noting, as $31 is high for a lipstick that's going to break.

At any rate, I'm happy to have this lipstick in my arsenal of pretty, dependable, always-appropriate items.

What are your always-perfect and versatile iems? The just-right handbag? The necklace you can wear anywhere? That never-the-wrong-choice coat? Tell us in the comments...

 

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Carmex Healing Cream ~ not for lips! And a ps: Happy Dia de los Muertos!

Happy Monday, everyone! Was your weekend (your Halloween!!) spectacular? If you're a fan of the holiday, or of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead, which is today) be sure to check out my Tumblr for some great stuff! And check out The Tenth to see pics of my little goblins and a few of my favorite Halloween and Day of the Dead decorations! Meanwhile, here at BSB....

If you've been reading BSB for awhile, you've picked up on the fact that I am constantly bitching about my dry cuticles. Well, they aren't my only complaint! I have dry hands and feet, too. And legs, and arms... well, you get the picture.

A few weeks ago, I was browsing through Walgreens, waiting for a a prescription to be filled, and I stumbled across this baby...



...Carmex Healing Cream, and its sister product, Carmex Healing Lotion. I love Carmex products, mostly because of the cheerful yellow packaging, but also because they work. These are no different.

Thickish and intense, you know instantly that they're a bit different than most lotions. There's a distinct, but not unpleasant, scent which does kind of throw off any throw from a perfume placed nearby, which is the only real drawback I've found.

Ingredients include dimethicone, petrolatum, mineral oil, methyl paraben and propyl paraben, so if that's an issue for you, just skip on by. Also inside the cream, "Nine Healing Ingredients". Included: lanolin, cocoa seed butter, and beeswax.

I'm sure the lanolin and beeswax are partually responsible for the thick and heavy feeling that lasts and lasts and lasts. And that's not a negative, in my book.

Damn, I love this stuff.

Less than $5 but only available a Walgreens/Walgreens.com or drugstore.com. :(   What kind of Halloween trick is that?

 

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