Things that I've Bought that I Love: Cosmetics Version

1. Sabon Body Scrub. This stuff is amazing. It is one of those truly indulgent products that you know is worth every penny. It's a salt body shower whatever scrub. My favorite scent is "Tropic" but I also love "Lavendar/Apple" and "Lemon/Mint." When you go to their store (they have them on Newbury St. in Boston and NYC and maybe somewhere else), if you get the right person (aka this really cute, most likely gay guy at the Newbury St. location) they will wash your hands for you in this beautiful well from Jerusalem. It is divine. And your skin will never feel softer. Literally, you will go around to people saying, "feel my skin. seriously. feel my skin." Amazing.

Sabon in Boston & NYC or sabonnyc.com
$30
worth every penny!


2. Archipelago Botanicals Pomegranate Body Lotion. Holy Banana Hammock!! This is the best lotion ever!! Double exclamation points!! It blends in well (not greasy) and it smells like heaven on earth. Pomegranate is totally my new smell. This is the best lotion. For serious. They also have a ton of other products in this flava flave.

Beauty Supply stores, boutique-y places, various websites like amazon.com
$28
heaven on earth

3. MAC X-Mascara. I've searched long and hard for a great mascara. One that is subtle because with my fair complexion, I don't need mascara that looks like I have fake lashes on every day. I prefer brown over black for every-day needs. Anyway, this wand is amazing and prevents clumpage and gives you real good lashes. Real nice.

MAC stores or mac.com
$12.50
finally, a good mascara!



4. This lip balm is making a reappearance since my first "Things that I've Bought that I Love" post, but it totally deserves it. I have like four tubes...everywhere. Bathroom, bedside stand, car, purse traveling balm...I used to think I would die without Kiehl's Lip Balm #1. I don't think I would die now, but I depend on it for life. Sort of the same thing, I guess. Anyway...leaves your lips silky, smooth, and lovely. Like lip gloss without being all nasty. Natural and shiz. Feel good about putting this on your lips.

Kiehl's stores or kiehls.com
$5.50
A staple.
5. Dove Hairspray. For realsies!! This hairspray smells fresh and lovely and the "flexible hold" version holds you DO in place. Not fanciful at all. Awesome.

Any Drugstore.
like $4.
a good basic.