I’m all about smooth skin. This is why finding the right razor for shaving and getting that silky soft skin without any pain is so important to me. I’ve recently discovered Gillette Venus Breeze and I became a fan. One major plus about this razor is that it doesn’t pull on my skin and it glides smoothly and effortlessly on my skin. It feels cushioned, if that makes sense. The Gillette Venus Breeze has a built in softening gel bars so it suggesting to skip the shaving cream, but because I’m so used to shaving cream I still use it with this razor. I know, it’s tough to fight habits sometimes, LOL.

Gillette Venus Breeze the official description on www.gillettevenus.com : 2-in-1 Shave Gel Bars—Makes Shaving So Easy. Secret to a time-saving shave? Venus Breeze. Simply wet the razor for an amazingly smooth shave. Flexible Shave Gel Bars are built in, and contain rich body butters for a light lather, a smooth glide and no need for separate shave gel or soap.

Holiday Beauty: I love this time of the year. Getting ready for the holiday season and setting the mood and holiday ambiance in my house is my favorite things to do. This is why I’m excited to see the new Q-tips Holiday Packs just in time for the upcoming festive season. The new Q-tips Vanity Packs in general are THE best beauty product makeover of the year (Yes! According to me:). It’s a whole new era for cotton swabs.

I can’t rave enough about this body lotion: Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion for dry itchy skin from the Curél skincare experts. I’ve been looking for a body lotion like this that I can purchase at a local drugstore for the longest time. As you probably already know, I’m a fragrance-free body lotion fanatic. I do not like lotions that smell. I do not want it to clash with my D&G The One perfume. It hydrates my skin so well and it’s perfect if you have sensitive skin or dry winter skin. Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion From Curél is on Marta’s top list of body lotions!

Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion From Curél the official comany description:

WHAT IT IS: Instant itch relief. Over one-third of women experience itchy skin all the time, regardless of season. And over 15 million people—including children—suffer from the most common type of eczema, which causes an intense itch. So why are so many people scratching? They haven’t found relief—until now. Introducing Curél Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion for Dry Itchy Skin, a revolutionary solution to the irritation that causes itching.

BCA Shopping Guide: I absolutely love the Aveda Hand Relief cream. It smells very soothing, it makes my hand soft and hydrated, and it’s not greasy. It’s on my desk at all times and keeps me company all day when my hands needs a little TLC.

This is why I’m excited to find out that now there is limited edition version of Aveda’s cult-favorite Hand Relief specially for the Breast Cancer Awareness month.

As is tradition, this year Aveda is raising funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) by selling a limited edition, 150ml/5oz tube — a 19% increase in size with a 7% savings for guests – of  Hand Relief. During the month of October, Aveda will donate $4 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief to the BCRF to help advance the understanding of environmental links to breast cancer.

During the month of October, Aveda will donate $4 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief to the BCRF to help advance the understanding of environmental links to breast cancer.

Retail price: $21
Purchase: Aveda.com, Aveda salons, spas and Institutes

Green & Organic Beauty: Bamford Body collection offers luxury bath items ranging from bath oil to hair care items that are completely organic from each ingredient incorporated in the creation of the brand to the recyclable packaging.

Product Range:
– moisturising body cream for use over the body, hands and feet
– nourishing body oil for the skin, bath and massage

Organic Moisturising Body Cream Camomile “soothing nourishment for dry or sensitive skin”, $20-$64.
Organic Moisturising Body Cream Rosemary “stimulate your skin”, $20-$64.
Organic Nourishing Body Oil Camomile “replenish moisture levels”, $24-$72.
Organic Nourishing Body Oil Rosemary “ultimate rehydration and reinvigoration”, $24-$72.