How often do you apply body lotion? I try to do a full application after each shower but sometimes I just not in the mood for all the work. I mean, it is work! And, I’d never apply body cream/lotion without cleansing first.

Something that motivates me is scent. It’s probably why I have such a huge collection of perfumes on my dressing table.

One lotion I’ve been loving applying because of the scent is the Greek brand, KORRES and their Crystallized Lavender Blossom Body Butter Spray ($36/8.45oz @ hsn.com). Now I’m not much of a lavender fan since starting this blog (it’s in everything and I got tired of it) but this one has more of a milky lavender smell, or a powdery/woodylavender; very different from straight up lavender, IMO.

And they layer it like a fragrance:

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Is it shallow to judge a shower gel by how it smells? I mean, how do you determine if one is really good or not? I used to just base it on how well it lathered and how my skin feels but I’ve used some good ones in the past few years that don’t lather at all so that trait is out (here are two for example). Now it’s smell and how my skin feels afterward. Not rocket science. And since Spring is officially here next week, here are three that have a springy trait to each.

From L to R:

• KORRES Basil Lemon Showergel ($13/8.45oz @ dermstore.com) – lemon zest and fresh grown basil from the garden.
• LA FALAISE Honey & Macadamia Nut Body Wash ($9.95/6.6oz @ savonlafalaise.com) – bees, buzz, buzz.
• PAYOT Revitalizing Shower Gel ($16/6.7oz @ skin1.com) – fresh cut spring flowers. This one smells like it should be a bottled perfume.

A lot of the lines are putting out face primers and I had the chance to find a few. Some didn’t work at all while others faired really well in the temps. Know that both are free of lots of bad for you ingredients like parabens, synthetic fragrances and petro chemicals and the formula of the Korres one is the first ever to be silicone-free.

KORRES Face Primer ($10/.34oz, $28/1.01oz @ sephora.com)

When was the last time you saw a really useful makeup deal? Mine has to be The Lash Stash @ sephora.com. It’s 10 mini mascaras from 10 major brands for $35. Even if you have found your Holy Grail or Hall of Fame mascara, when you see a new one out, don’t you just want to try it out? Well this is a great way to do it and it’s not going to break your wallet. I mean, you pretty much know by one or two wears how you like a mascara so these minis are perfect! Each stash includes the following:

• Smashbox Bionic Mascara

• Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara

• Vincent Longo The Curl Mascara

• Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

• Too Faced Lash Injection Pin Point Mascara

• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

• Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara

• DuWop Lash Venom Mascara

• Korres Deep Colour Mascara

• Cargo Texas Lash Mascara

I know it’s still October, but how about giving this to your best girlfriends for the holidays? This would make the greatest gift for any girl! The Lash Stash is officially kicking off our Holiday Picks 2008 so cheers!

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What girl doesn’t love flowers? Here are a few products that exploit some of my favorite scents ever.

• Violet - BLUE Q Violet + Quince Body Wash ($11.99/8.5oz @ blueq.com) from the Cute As Hell line.
• Passion Flower – BOOTS Passion Flower & Cupuacu Hand & Nail Cream ($9.99/8.4oz @ Target stores nationwide) from the new Amazon Forest collection.
• Jasmine – KORRES Body Butter in new Jasmine ($21/5.07oz @ sephora.com)
• Orchid – BATH & BODYWORKS Body Splash in Enchanted Orchid ($5/8oz @ bathandbodyworks.com).

Bored of lip healing tubes? Dive into a pot of KORRES new Lip Butter ($9 @ sephora.com). Each contains Shea Butter so choose one with a tint or without. Big moisturizing and lip smacking recommendation.

Here's another Sun-Sational Sunscreen to add to the line-up...