Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: The Body Shop Vitamin E Special Edition Skincare Collection

This Mother’s Day treat mom like a queen and show your appreciation by giving her the gift of gorgeous skin! The Body Shop is celebrating a British icon- the original Queen Bee herself by artfully packaging their best selling vitamin E range in a fun, regal design.

If you read the ingredient list on your skincare bottles like I do then chances are you will see the inclusion of vitamins, oils and other nutritive properties. Vitamin E is a powerfully versatile antioxidant that protects and repairs skin by decreasing free radicals that damage collagen, cause dryness, fine lines and wrinkles- everything mom wants to avoid!

The Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet has a refreshing gel-cream consistency and velvety soft texture to quench dry skin for up to 24 hours. The lightweight moisturizer absorbs quickly with no greasiness and smells like summer in a jar with a fragrant burst of flowers. It is also packed with skin conditioning emollients, rich shea butter, wheat germ and soybean oil to efficiently hydrate without making you look shiny as the day heats up. If you spend a little too much time frolicking in the sun and need something to rejuvenate and soothe this formula cools on contact and gently softens. The Aqua Boost is suitable for all skin types and retails for $20.00.

The Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil is a wonderful addition to your skincare routine and as you get your beauty sleep it deeply penetrates so you wake to radiant, healthy looking skin. Vitamin E also helps heal scars, lighten brown spots and recharges the complexion with a boost of moisture. Although this lush serum-oil concoction provides long-lasting hydration it does have a dewy finish that is discernible on the skin so I like to apply it early in the evening after cleansing so that it dries and soaks in before bed. The oil replenishes without causing breakouts and I love the handy medicine dropper! The nutritive formula also works wonders on dry cuticles and rough cracked heels, it retails for $28.00

The Vitamin E Eyes Cube is an anti-fatigue stick that revives and refreshes by diminishing the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and unsightly bags. It is a fabulous moisturizer for the sensitive skin around the eyes and it helps reduce the look of fine lines and crow’s feet for smoother, youthful looking skin. The formula is very creamy and melts in effortlessly. You can apply it directly from the tube or dab it on with a finger and I like to rub some on my eyelids to prevent dryness which improves the look of eye makeup. The handy little tube is ideal for travel and retails for $15.00.

If you want to kick things up a notch and really give mom the royal treatment there is also a limited edition Mother’s Day tote that includes the vitamin E body butter, bath puff, pink grapefruit shower gel, Eau de toilette, body scrub and the best selling vitamin E moisture cream- an $80.00 value for just $30.00! 

These products can be purchased at The Body Shop locations and Thebodyshop.ca

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Azzaro Pour Elle Eau de Parfum

Warm weather encourages people to emerge from their homes, bask in the sun and get social! Out with the old and in with the new as you embrace summer trends, change your wardrobe and indulge in fresh new scents!

Mother’s Day is also around the corner and what better way to celebrate the amazing women in your life than presenting them with a lavish new fragrance. Azzaro Pour Elle is dedicated to glamour, self confidence and seductive femininity with beautiful facets that delight the senses and turn heads. This delightful fragrance captures the bewitching sensuality of women with intoxicating complexity and playful elegance.

Reflective of his sensational clothing line Loris Azzaro drew inspiration from revolutionary couture and shimmering drapery to create a simplistic crystal design that dazzles and enchants. The top of the bottle is embellished with a glittering diamond-like band for a flare of sophistication and it makes an eye-catching focal point for your collection. 

My perfume also came with a large white tote that adds a touch of glitz to any summer outfit!

Azzaro Pour Elle graces the skin with prestigious ingredients including: Solar burst- a thrilling blend of cardamom with fresh lemon, exhilarating spice and a tangy accord. Magnetic Seduction- comprised of refined rose and sun-kissed lilies that mix to create a harmonious floral bouquet. The base notes are olibanum incense and mysterious cashmere wood for a warm, slightly citrus scent with the perfect balance of sweetness.

Simply put this fragrance smells amazing! It is alluring and delicate yet very powerful, and mesmerizing. Although it is quite intense, when used sparingly it is ideal for day wear and transitions beautifully into the evening. Whether you have plans with the girls, a glam event to attend or a romantic date night this bottle contains the perfect fusion of captivating notes to set the mood.

The 50 ml bottle retails for $70.00 and 75 ml is $88.00. I highly recommend stopping by your local Hudson’s Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sears or Jean Coutu to sample the fragrance for yourself!

The sizzling video below sums up the vivacity of this fragrance

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Rare Amethyst Eau de Parfum Spray by Avon

If you are looking for a captivating new fragrance I suggest heading over to Avon.ca and browsing through their range of tempting perfumes. This year they have released some impressive new scents that are comparable to department store brands without the high-end price tag. I have been enjoying every gorgeous formula I've sprtized on and with Mother’s Day and warm weather just around the corner Rare Amethyst Eau de Parfum is perfect for any occasion.

Since I love a dose of glamour I find the jewel inspired amethyst design very eye-catching and it looks decoratively stylish on my vanity. What’s inside the bottle is even better! The succulent plum notes are flirty and sensuous, fresh violet infuses smooth floral sophistication and warm luxurious sandalwood delicately balances the ingredients to enhance the complexity.

The main accords include:

Powdery, woody, balsamic, floral, fruity, warm spicy

This chic fragrance is very feminine and the components combine beautifully to create an intricate yet sexy intermingling of deep alluring facets that are intense yet not overwhelmingly potent. I like that the notes do not overshadow or overpower each other which makes this concoction a well blended bouquet of ingredients suitable for women all ages.

You can wear this robust fragrance at work, on a date or while enjoying a night out with the girls and it fades subtly as the day wears on. Although the perfume has the word “rare” in the name it definitely follows popular trends in terms of composition and just one spray or a few dabs go a long way.

Rare Amethyst is a lovely gem to add to your collection and makes a great gift. The scent will take you through every season and although it retails for just $25.00 it definitely smells expensive and appealing.

Avon products can be found at Avon.ca or through independent representatives.

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Calgon Take Me Away Hawaiian Ginger Collection

Having been to Hawaii I can tell you firsthand that the air does smell of ripe fruit especially when roaming the beautiful lush peaks and exploring the warm rainforests. Calgon has been releasing delectable scents for many years but nothing captures the essence of summer like the Hawaiian Ginger Collection!

This indulgent set may inspire you to grab a Mai Tai and reminisce about beach vacations and fun in the sun. It includes everything you need to pamper your skin and drench yourself in exotic scents. The soap, bath beads, body mist and cream will leave you smelling as tropical as a warm Hawaiian breeze.

I like to start off with a nice relaxing soak using the silkening bubble bath enriched with aloe leaf juice to calm the skin. As the bubbles are foaming toss in some of the ultra moisturizing bath beads infused with vitamin E to soften and soothe dry skin. While you’re in there enjoying the soothing, fragrance of ripe pineapple and fruit nectar use the handy pumice stone to get your feet ready for sandal season.

If you prefer showers the collection also includes a large Hawaiian ginger soap for an invigorating cleanse and after you emerge feeling uplifted and revived massage in the nourishing body cream formulated with shea butter and aloe for extra hydration. The body mist can be spritzed on for the finishing touches to add a fragrant burst of fresh sweetness!

This set makes a great gift for anyone who loves deliciously fruity bath and body products and some of the items are travel-friendly. Calgon products can be found at Walmart.

** To check out my photos from my trip to Hawaii click -HERE **

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