Beat Dry Winter Skin with Curel Ultra Healing and Skin Nourishing Lotions

It’s nearly December and that means that the weather is getting ready to wreak havoc with my skin!  If there’s one thing I hate it’s dry, chapped winter skin, but thanks to my favorite lotion ever—Curel dry winter skin isn’t an issue for me!



I’ve said before how thoroughly particular I am when it comes to lotion—seriously I cannot think of another beauty item that I am as picky about as my lotion—so when I say I love one…you can bet it’s the best! 

Curel has been my go-to lotion for years, winter’s here in Ohio are just plain nasty and having a good lotion to help you get through that rough winter weather is just essential!  And Curel has enlisted the help of Katie Brown(whom I also adore) on the Curél^®Facebook Fan page to bring you exclusive tips and videos straight from Katie. Whether you need help perfecting that ginger bread recipe or a budget-friendly tip on holiday decorating, Katie has you covered! 

I had the chance to check out a couple of Curel’s best lotions, their Ultra Healing (which I use everyday) and the Skin Nourishing lotions recently wait till you see what we have to say about the healing powers of Curel!



I’ve been a fan of Curel’s Ultra Healing lotion for a while now; it’s safe to say that I have Curel with me no matter where I am from the bottle that sits on my desk to the travel size bottle that goes everywhere with me in my purse—I always have some Curel close at hand!  While there really are a number of reasons why I choose Curel over other lotions time and again, the number one reason is because it works!  I can’t tell you how many lotions claim to be “ultra healing” and promise to “help cure even the driest skin”, only to underperform again and again!  Curel on the other hand, works every time—it’s non-greasy and soaks into your skin quickly leaving your skin feeling soft and silky and not greasy and goopy—something this super-picky mom can appreciate! 

What I love about Curel Ultra Healing Lotion!

Heals skin’s moisture barrier so that skin can better lock-in and maintain moisture over time

Protects skin from dryness for over 24 hours

Extra-strength hydrating agents provide instant relief

Dermatologist recommended

Non-greasy & won’t clog pores

Absorbs quickly

Gentle enough to use on face

Curel’s Skin Nourishing Lotion is is a blend of shea butter, honey and vanilla extracts that are specially formulated for a  non-greasy lotion that intensely moisturizes and deeply conditions to smooth away dry, rough skin.

Infused with shea butter, honey and vanilla extracts

Instantly nurtures and revives skin
 

Do you know someone who battles rough, dry, chapped skin all winter long?  Then you should definitely tell them about Curel’s line of fabulous products to help you fight dry winter skin all season long!

I’ve got a surprise for one awesome MIBR reader!  One of you is going to win some of Curel’s Skin Nourising Lotion to help fight dry skin this winter!  Details on how you can enter are below!  And don’t forget to check out Curel’s Facebook Fan Page for lots of holiday tips from Katie Brown!

 

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Holiday Gift Guide: ScentSicles Scented Ornaments {Love This!}

Do you know what time it is?  Time for more hot holiday gift guide items…duh!  We have a couple of really cool gift ideas today so make sure you check them out and don’t forget that you can check out all of MIBR holiday gift guide finds in our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide!

I told y’all last week about putting up my tree way early (the weekend before Thanksgiving) and even though it’s completely decorated I discovered something awesome that I just had to add to my already gorgeous tree—ScentSicles!

 

If you’ve never heard of ScentSicles you are definitely in for a treat—seriously these are cool!  ScentSicles are fragrance-infused ornaments for your holiday tree and they are seriously awesome!  ScentSicles help you bring the holidays to life with the smell of fresh-cut trees and cinnamon sticks! 

 

We all have scents that trigger the holiday spirit in all of us—mine is the smell of hot from the oven sugar cookies (yummo)—ScentSicles provide an under-the-radar holiday cheer evoking scent day in and day out throughout  the holiday season!  ScentSicles can be hung from tree boughs, tucked into wreaths and garlands, or discreetly hidden throughout the house to provide the nostalgic scent of fresh0cut Christmas trees or the welcoming aroma of cinnamon!

 

We  recently received ScentSicles fragrance-infused ornaments in Fresh-cut Fir to review and I couldn’t wait to give them a try!  I’ve had a fake Christmas tree since I moved out on my own nearly 13 years ago, but growing up my mom and dad made sure that having a real tree was always a top priority each Christmas.  Needless to say, I’ve been longing for a real tree and the amazing scents that it fills the house with, for years!  So when I discovered ScentSicles I was eager to see if they trick my senses into believing that my fake tree was the real deal! 

 

 

As soon as I opened the container of ScentSicles I was instantly transformed back to my childhood and those beautiful smelling Christmas trees that my mother insisted on having every year—it was amazing!  The real test though would come later when my children got home—seriously they can smell a cookie crumb from a mile away!  True to form, as soon as Taylor and Savanna walked in the door after school the first words they uttered were, “Mom what’s that smell?”  and “Did you go get a tree without us?”  I ‘m pretty sure that means that ScentSicles work just like they should!  Since I’ve added the ScentSicles to our tree I’ve gotten so many compliments from visitors about how great  they smell and how much the scent reminds them of a real Christmas tree!

 

A little more about ScentSicles:

 

Infused with pure fragrance
Lasts up to 30 days
Hooks included
Made of natural fibers from sustainable resources

 

Scents Include: 

 

Fresh-Cut Fir

Fresh-Cut Pine

Fresh-Cut Spruce

Cinnamon Stick

 

BUY IT!

 

ScentSicles are available seasonally at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowes, Michaels, and a variety of other mass retailers and stores nationwide.  ScentSicles are also available online at ScentSicles.com and on Amazon!  Suggested retail price:  $6.99 for 6 ScentSicles.

 

Disclosure:  I received the product mentioned above from the company or representing PR firm to facilitate my review.  All opinions are my own and were not influenced by the sponsor.

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