Take a look into my shower and you’ll see some themes. Obsession worthy scents and Costco-sized wholesale bottles are two of them. I’m also all about drugstore steals that feel like they cost a million bucks. Isn’t everyone?

I’ve been sharing some of the love and telling all my friends about the new hair care I’ve been using from TRESemme’s latest lines: Split Remedy and Nourishing Rituals. I even lent my friend one of the products to try after she asked me about it, commenting that my hair had been looking so healthy!

I’m in love with the fact that the TRESemme Split Remedy Split End Shampoo and Conditioner ($5.69 US) are sold in huge Costco-like quantities at the drugstore five minutes away from me. That makes it easy for me to pick up some more once I run out, which won’t be any time too soon.

Both products have this really clean shower scent, different from the usual fruity ones in my shower, that I adore. And the creamy, thick consistency is just right, lathering wonderfully and creating that clean, moisturized hair feeling.

The biggest draw about this line is the claim that the products reduce split ends by up to 80% after three uses. Based on my experience, I’m not sure that hefty claim is achieved. However, I noticed that my hair feels healthy despite all the heat damage I’ve been throwing at it, which I think this shampoo and conditioner helped with.

The TRESemme Nourishing Rituals Rejuvenating Mud Masque ($5.39 US) has become a completely unexpected must-have item. I’m not very high maintenance about my hair, so I didn’t regularly incorporate a hair mask into my routine, but this is just so easy and gives unbelievable results that I had to start.

I apply a ping pong ball sized amount of this after shampooing in lieu of my conditioner and leave it in for five minutes while I shower. I do this once a week now and my hair feels so silky and soft afterwards. The amount in the tub is hefty so I foresee many more applications in my future.

What does your in-shower hair care routine look like? How do you deal with split ends?

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Call it the surprise attack of the year, but Revlon really stepped it up and managed to sneak its way into my favorites stash consistently. And it’s not just me, every single time I visit a drugstore I can never quite find a Revlon stand without some coveted color(s) missing.

You already know I’ve been obsessing over their Colorburst Lip Butters, but now there’s someone new in town to adore too. Meet the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain ($7.69 US). I picked up Charm, a sweet peaches and cream nude.

The first thing to know about these are that they are fantastic dupes for the beloved Tarte Lip Tints at a fraction of the price. They have the same minty scent without any taste and offer creamy, moisturizing color that lasts for hours. In fact, the Revlon version may last a bit longer on me, though the color payoff isn’t quite as rich as Tarte’s.

Speaking of pigmentation, I expected Charm to be rather sheer but was delighted to find that coverage is still opaque. It’s not as obvious a lip color as say hot pink, but the peachy apricot definitely shows up. I can’t wait to try some of the brighter shades, which should give even fuller color!

Nudes are probably my favorite lip color and it certainly shows in my lippie collection. What’s special about Charm is that the color has a melony pink undertone that makes it so flattering and just plain pretty. It’s a pool or beach appropriate color for those of us who don’t want to look like they’re wearing makeup.

Have you picked any of these up yet? What do you think of Charm? Just the right nude for you or a pass?

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Fashion forward nail colors are a must for approaching Summer days. There’s nothing that can make or break the look of a cute pair of shoes on your feet than just the right polish. Same for colorful rings and stacked bangles with nails.

NARS certainly took note. Their collaboration with Thakoon resulted in six inspiringly trendy lacquers that make Summer a little bit closer. But like Summer, these limited edition polishes aren’t here to stay forever. If there’s one destined to become your signature Summer pedicure color, snap one up soon!

I’ve been having an affinity for cheerful sunshine yellow manicures. But unlike the other bottles in my stash, the NARS Nail Polish in Amchoor ($18 US) applies easily. Yellow is always one of those fussy-to-apply colors, so this polish’s smooth, two-coat opacity is lovely to work with.

Amchoor is a bit deeper in hue than typically seen buttery yellow or pastel hues. I think it only elevates the stylishness of the color, making it a little less precious.

The NARS Nail Polish in Anardana ($18 US) is everything I could want in a Summer polish. My photo makes the color look a little more red than it is in life, but the dark pink-red is a fabulous alternative to coral. Just the right hint of a raspberry undertone prevents this polish from looking too dark or too pink.

I wore this for a week straight with no chips and minimal tip wear. Though the brush is standard, I was really impressed by the flawless, pigmented formula.

What do you think of the NARS and Thakoon collaboration? Do you like wearing bright, rich nail colors during the Summer?

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This little deal that I just have to share with you is perfect for last minute Mother’s Day gifting or a sweet weekend indulgence for yourself. If you happen to live near a Sprouts grocery store, pick up a tin of a Pacifica Solid Perfume! It retails for $9 but is on sale this week at Sprouts for $5.99.

I was happy to see that the location nearest me carries a lot of the scents Sephora doesn’t stock. In the end after sniffing each of the beautiful fragrances, I picked up a tin of Persian Rose for myself. My initial thoughts so far are that it smells like rosewater and seems romantic without being soft.

A how to for “popsicle” stained lips by The Beauty Swatch that is so right for Summer.

With berry prices getting lower by the day, Future Derm’s list of fruits and veggies that are good for your skin is more relevant than ever.

Fashion Polish shows us the gorgeous polishes from the Dior Croisette Collection that were simply created to be worn by the poolside.

This beauty guide for copying the look of Jane Birkin by The Glitter Guide is spot on inspiration.

Here’s Front Row Beauty’s take on the Asia exclusive Spring 2012 Chanel blush that every blogger seems to be loving.

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Complexity of color is something that makes justifying a beauty purchase that much easier, but even the best of brands can’t achieve it all the time. But when they do, and it’s a brand like NARS, you just know the results will be fantastic.

From the NARS Summer 2012 Collection, the Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Never Say Never is described as a lilac rose. A refreshingly unique pairing, the color exudes a luxurious, yet wearable complexity.

I’m forever a devotee of pencils, and in the case of the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils applying lipstick happens to become a simpler process. Anyone intimidated by the thought of venturing out of nude lip territory can take comfort in the fact that at least this product is fool-proof.

A matte finish makes Never Say Never seem trickier to wear, and the pencil certainly isn’t the softest, most emollient lip product. However, it really does have a velvety quality. Rich color that locks in place for hours with a creamy matte look.

Never Say Never is such a gorgeous color, but NARS sums it up perfectly by calling it a lilac rose. There are definite purple tones in the pink rose, but they aren’t a plum like typical lip colors. The lilac merges with the pink to create a shade that’s in the vein of fuchsia, though it’s certainly nowhere as bright or deep as one.

I haven’t experienced dry lips wearing this color along with an extremely thin or wiped-off layer of balm underneath. Yet this isn’t something I’ll pull out when my lips are dry or peeling as the matte texture can exaggerate this.

It looks even better on the lips where the natural pinkish lip tones accentuate the color, making it look slightly different on everyone. On me there’s a pretty even show of purply pink. I’m wearing a wiped-off layer of balm to prevent the color from dragging, but I like that the matte finish still comes through in an opaque and creamy way.

And yes the color is completely buildable, so you can start off with a light layer of color until you create just the right hue. I’ve been experimenting with glosses, and though they defeat the intent of a matte look, shiny, sheer crystal pinks look right too.

What’s the most unique Summer lip color you’ve seen so far? Have you checked out the NARS Summer lineup in person yet?

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