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There are just some products that scream summertime and these next two are just doing it for me right now.

VICTORIA’S SECRET Girls’ Night Nourishing Body Cream ($$12/6.7oz @ victoriassecret.com) - It’s a thick lotion spiked with peony and waterlily and so fragrant that you may not need an additional spritz of perfume before heading out! It also contains nourishing skin ingredients like avocado and sweet almond oils. This contains Mineral Oil, which is considered an ingredient of concern by some. More info here. Read my ingredient disclaimer here.

Disclosure: Samples of these items were provided to Cybelesays.com for review purposes.

Which season excites you the most? I love the Christmas season, well, that’s not really a “season” per say so if I have to pick one, it has to be Spring. The colors the smells, it’s just exciting. To celebrate its arrival, I’ll be doing an on-going feature of some of my favorite scents that have come out recently that are really helping feel the season. Will you be picking any of these up for yourself?

FRUITS & PASSION Avocado Lip Balm ($5 @ fruitsandpassion.com) from the Nourishing Collection – Mmm, I love me some avocado this time of year and this balm has all good things for lips like Shea Butter and 10% avocado oil.

LISE WATIER Folies Neiges Eau de Toilette Spray ($75/1.7oz @ lisewatier.com) – this may have come out last fall but the timing is so fitting right now! It showcases citrus notes, imbued with fruity, refreshing accents of orange and mandarin.

NIVEA Touch of Sparkle Cream Oil Body Wash ($6.99/16.9oz @ drugstore.com) – I have just come to realize that I love the smell of the White Calla Blossom and this one is more than satisfying my desire. The name of the product makes it seem that it will leave behind some kind of shimmer or sparkle but I didn’t see any, which is probably better.

HILLHOUSE NATURALS 100% Soy Wax in Tin Candle in Bloom ($12.50/5oz @ hillhousenaturals.com) – if you really need to set the mood on a warm evening, light this one to disperse the smell of water lilies, fresh bamboo, jasmine, teak and pure lotus flower. So lush!

CARESS Velvet Bliss Beauty Bar ($9.99/4-pack @ drugstores nationwide or drugstore.com) – soap scents are getting creative these days. How about this combination of Blackberry and Vanilla Essence?? Lather, rinse, repeat. Lather, rinse, repeat …

Disclosure: Samples of these items were provided to Cybelesays.com for review purposes.

There’s nothing like some great smelling products. And the ones in the fruit category are my favorite. The FRUiTS AND PASSION line just put out three new Eco-friendly collections. What makes them eco? Each uses biodegradable formulas, 86% to 95% natural and plant-derived ingredients, recyclable and/or reusable packaging, and there is no animal testing or animal-source ingredients. Choose from mango with the Mango Evasion group, peach with the Peach Obsession collection of products and our pick, the yummy pomme or Apple Illusion collection.

Imagine Foaming Bath ($22/16.9oz)
Imagine Hand Soap ($16.50/16.9oz)
Imagine Hand Cream ($16/10.1oz)
Imagine Shower Gel ($12/6.7oz)
Imagine Quenching Butter ($22/8.4oz)
Imagine Apple Illusion Eau de Toilette ($34/1.6oz)

Not sure you want to make the commitment? Try their Apple Illusion Body Care Ritual for $9.95. It comes with a 1.3oz Shower Gel, 1.3oz Body Cream, .07oz Eau de Toilette all tucked inside a reusable pouch. These just smell so good, so we're making this a Best of Spring Beauty pick. Get 'em all @ fruits-passion.com.

So tomorrow is the big "declare your love" day. So why don't you declare your love for beauty? Here are some suggestions for great Valentine’s Gifts, and yup, we’re feeling things that smell good and/or look good. I don’t know anyone who loves the smell of nail polish so we'll file that one under the looks good category!

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From L to R clockwise:

TOO FACED Lip of Luxury in Runway Red ($18 @ sephora.com)

MICHAEL KORS With Love Gift Set ($40/3-.2oz roll-ons @ macys.com)

DIONIS “Love” Skin Salve ($6/1.5oz @ dionessoap.com)

SPA RITUAL Nail Lacquer in Hunk of Burnin’ Love ($9 @ skinstore.com)

PHILOSOPHY Cinnamon Hot Dots Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath ($16/16oz @ sephora.com)

BANANA REPUBLIC Rosewood Eau de Toilette ($48/1.7oz, $62/3.3oz @ bananarepublic.com)

FRUITS & PASSION Trio of Effervescent Hearts for the bath – Apple Illusion ($6.50 @ fruits-passion.com)

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I’ve been using FRUITS & PASSION products forever so when I found out they recently launched a hair care line I was so excited to try them. The collection has five formulas that address the five most common hair types and when I saw Protection-Brilliance Shampoo ($18/8.5oz) designed for “stressed out” hair, I knew immediately that this was the one my tresses needed. This formula restores natural protection to fragile hair, infuses shine, and prevents damage caused by the sun, and boy does it live up to its promises. I’ve been using the shampoo for 2 weeks now and I’ve noticed a dramatic difference in the appearance and texture of my hair; it’s shiny and bouncy and I just love it. I’ve also been using Protection-Brilliance Conditioner ($19/6.7oz), which you leave in for a minute after shampooing and then rinse, and I’m amazed that my hair not only looks healthy but it feels great. So address your hair’s problems with any of these fabulous four duos -- oily, normal, dry, and color treated hair, and guys, here’s a great line for you too. Available @ fruits-passion.com ~Randi