What is Getting me Clean? Roundup of Current Shower-time Essentials!

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Shower gels and body scrubs are the workhorses in my daily beauty routine. They are, quite simply, the products that I go through the quickest and use up most frequently. Often, these everyday items are the "unsung heros" in an everyday routine. These products simply do their job (getting me clean and/or scrubbed) and they do it well. While maybe not as flashy as the newest innovative skincare item or as sought out as a trendy new palette, these everyday shower-time items totally deserve some blog love! 

As I mentioned, I go through a lot of shower and bath products. Today I want to share with you some really great stand-out bath and body products. As a super-busy stay-at-home Mom of a 6-month old and a 2 1/2 year old, my 5 minutes in the shower before they awake is my only "me time" of my day. I simply don't want to waste my precious morning shower with a so-so body product. I am looking for really great products that give me a mini "spa experience" right at home during shower time. Sometimes it is those little things in life, like a luxury bath product or just a really nicely scented body cleanser that is a deal from the drugstore, that gives you that little lift. 

So, with all that said, here is my current roundup of Showertime Essentials. Some are single products and some items represent the entire bath product line (including moisturizers, shower gel, scrubs, and body creams). Either way, these are scents that I enjoy and products that I love! 

To find out more details about each product and these lines, please click "read more" below! 

Great Scents for Spring: bodycology's Pure White Gardenia and be Delectable's Strawberry & Cream

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Spring is here, so it is time to rotate my bath & body scents to my warm weather rotation! For me, scents are, for the most part, seasonal. In the winter I opt for rich and heavier scents like vanilla, chocolate, and musk and in the Spring and Summer, I like more fruity and light floral scents. 

So, what are my newest additions to my Spring/Summer body scents? bodycology's Pure White Gardenia and be Delectable (from Cake Beauty)'s Strawberry & Cream!  

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One of my hands-down favorite floral scents is Gardenia. I love the scent so much that I have 4 Gardenia bushes in my yard! So, of course I love the scent in body products, too. :) bodycology's Pure White Gardenia is a great way to envelope yourself in the lovely scent of Gardenia. Plus, with bodycology's products are just so darn affordable! You can indulge in the scent without splurging. 

From the Pure White Gardenia line from bodycology, I am using the Nourishing Body Cream, the Fragrance Mist, and the Body Wash. Using these products together is a great way to layer the scent. The Body Wash is nicely foaming and leaves me soft and clean. The formula is conditioning with honey and aloe vera. You can use this in the shower or as a bubble bath. I like putting it on a body pouf in the shower for lots of nice suds. I apply the Nourishing Body Cream after my showers all over my body. The cream contains aloe vera, shea butter, and Vitamins E and C. It leaves me nice and smooth and very moisturized! I finish off my scent layering with the Fragrance mist. I simply mist it all over my body. The formula is very lightly conditioning with aloe vera. I refresh with this body mist throughout the day when I feel like adding more scent.

The Skinny:

You can find bodycology products at Target, Ulta, and Walgreens. Products are all under $5.00. Who doesn't love that!!!

be Delectable from Cake Beauty: Strawberry & Cream:
Have you spotted the be Delectable products at Kohl's? This Kohl's-exclusive line from Cake Beauty is certainly worth scoping out!

Deliciously blended with the finest Coconut Oil, hydrating Aloe, and rich Shea Butter, be Delectable products quickly absorb into skin without residue, to leave you feeling smooth, soft, and absolutely irresistible.

Be Delectable is as good for your skin as for the environment.  Up to 95% natural, be Delectable formulas are never tested on animals – and are free of Parabens, Sodium Chloride, Phthalates, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, GMOs, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Gluten and Triclosan.

If you are a fan of super-sweet foodie scents, then this be Delectable line of products is just for you. I am currently using and enjoying the Strawbery & Cream scent. I will admit that I am a bit obsessed with Strawberry scents overall. So, I knew that I would like this! I like layering the scents by using the Body Wash in the shower, following up with the body lotion and hand cream, and then finishing with a mist of the Hair & Body Mist. I particularly like that it is formulated for use in the hair! My hair is super long and I always want it smelling good. Sometimes I even spray this in my toddler's hair. ;) I must try the Hair & Body Mist in be Delectable's other scents! I seriously want to wear hair mist every day! lol I am dying to try all the products in the Coconut & Cream scent, too!

The Skinny:

• be Delectable is avaliable exclusively at Kohl's 
• Scents: Strawberry & Cream, Lemon & Cream, Coconut & Cream, and Vanilla & Cream
• Products available: Ultra Nourishing Hand Cream ($10), Decadent Hair & Body Mist ($10), Supremely Rich Body Wash ($10), Super Smoothing Body Polish ($14), Triple Moisture Body Lotion ($12). For gifting, travel, or self-indulgence, try the be Delectable Hair & Body Mist Set ($14), be Delectable Hand Cream Set ($14), or be Delectable Mini-Set Trios ($12).

Be sure to check out my Body Scents for Spring Luvocracy Collection! :)

Top 10 Tuesdays: Beauty Stocking Stuffers!

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Are you ready for another installment of Top Ten Tuesdays? This time the Top 10 Tuesdays bloggers are sharing some of their top picks for Beauty Stocking Stuffers!!!

While I adore many aspects of Christmas shopping, I must stay, filling stockings is my favorite!!! I think there is an art to it. I like going with a "theme" (like beauty) and I like there to be a personal touch. Plus, the items must be small enough to fit! So, makeup and beauty items are a great choice! Not to mention, these items are all festive, affordable, and many are part of limited edition Holiday collections! Any beauty lover would love to collect and use these fun items!

Top Ten Tuesdays: Beauty Stocking Stuffers with LUSH, butter LONDON, http://go.redirectingat.com?id=43479X1133779&xs=1&url=http://www.drugstore.com/bellaboo-face-mask-sweet-sin-chocolate/qxp277404?tab=1#TblTabStrip

Here are my Top Beauty Picks for Christmas Stocking Stuffers 2013: To find out more details about all of these products, please click "read more" below! :)