Vaseline Aloe Fresh Protecting Body Lotion

I have dozens of hand and body moisturizers in my possession. That is not including the ones I have stored in the fridge. While I typically love scented moisturizers, I have been on the hunt for a less/non-scented product for everyday use. Vaseline Aloe Fresh Protecting Body Lotion has worked very well for me, so I thought I would share my experience with you all particularly since this is SPF 15.

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Fragrance:
This lotion has a very light and fresh fragrance. It smells like aloe (as the product has aloe in it) and has a hint of a fresh cucumber scent. It does not smell at all like sunscreen, which can sometimes be a problem with SPF products. 

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Everyday Favorites: INM Out The Door Fast Drying Top Coat

Earlier this week, I shared with you my favorite base coat. Today, I'm showcasing my favorite top coat: INM Out the Door Fast Drying Top Coat.

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There are a ton of fast drying top coats to choose from, so why is this my favorite? It works. Period. I can put this on over tacky polish and within 3 minutes it is dry enough for me to actually do things with my hands. If I put it on after waiting a minute or two for the under polish to dry, within 90 seconds I can use my hands.

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Everyday Favorites: Seche Rebuild

I have received a few emails from you lovely readers regarding my typical nail care routine, so this week I am going to share with you some of my favorite nail products! To begin, let me tell you about my favorite base coat: Seche Rebuild.

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I have tried many many base coats in my quest to improve the health of my nails. Each time I stray, I return to Seche Rebuild. Rebuild helps to "strengthen weak, thin nails" by using a protein formula to reinforce and support nails. My nails tend to get a bit dry. They rarely peel, but can become a bit brittle as they grow out. As a result, they often break and I have to keep them short. I also have some vertical ridges in my nails that are part of my natural nail structure.

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One Year Blogiversary!

Today is my one year Blogiversary! Woohooo!

Thank you dear readers for coming back for more! I appreciate all your comments and emails. I love hearing from you! Here's to many more years of The Lacquered Lady.

To celebrate, I will be holding a giveaway starting next week featuring one of my favorite nail brands!

Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - Week of August 17

Here are this weeks links with more after the jump!

• Making Up the Midwest reviews Maybelline's The Mega Plush Volum' Express Mascara - her new favorite!
• Add trendy colors you covet, to your lashes.Until the end of August only, Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara is being offered in FOUR Limited Edition shades - Go Go Green, Blink of Blue, Totally Teal and Pop of Purple. The Advice Sisters check them out, and report!
• Enter BeautyTidbits giveaway to win a cool ULINX Magnetic Charm Bracelet.
• Retrodiva doesn't allow any heat to touch her hair for 30 days. Find out what she used to tame all that frizz at Retrodiva's Beauty.
• The Stepford Witch reviews The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Foundation - read on to find out what she loves and doesn't love about this product.
• Emily, from Emily Hudspeth hair design and makeup artist has seen great results from Viviscal Hair Repair. Emily has been using this supplement for about 6 weeks and is seeing incredible results. Its almost time for another haircut and she just cut off about 8 inches!
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom tries Cover Band Sticks 'n Stones over a few different bases.
• There are affordable and fabulous new beauty products at CVS. Here are two of my favorites!
• Laura at My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog tries out products that hold the secrets to Geisha-like skin!

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You Tell Me: Fall Beauty

It's been a while since I asked you lovely reader's your thoughts on beauty. I want to know your favorite thing about fall beauty. Is it the sumptuous palettes? Breaking out the boots? Vampy lipstick sneaking its way back into your makeup wardrobe? It isn't quite fall yet, but I want to know what you are most looking forward to! Just click on the post title to access comments from the home page!

My Experience with the Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar

I wanted to share with you all my recent experience at my local Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar. Throughout my adult life, I have had a difficult time finding an salon or spa that will do my eyebrows how I want them. Like many people, my eyebrows are two different shapes and arches - one is a mid arch and the other is a very flat arch. Typically, this means that whoever waxes my eyebrows makes them very thin to get the arches to match, even if I indicate that I do not want my brows to be thin. My experience at my ULTA's Benefit Brow Bar, however, was completely different!

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At the Brow Bar, the aesthetician listened to the types of brows that I preferred. She then showed me where my natural arches fall and compared that to where they should fall. She marked these areas with a pencil and confirmed the shape and thickness with me before waxing. The wax itself was excellent and very painless. I also found it very moisturizing. She made adjustments to my brows when she was done with the waxing in accordance with my preferences. In particular, I thought my brows were too close together for taste (as is en vogue right now), so she adjusted accordingly. I really felt listened to and walked out with very natural looking arches. 

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - Week of August 10

All this week's links after the jump! Enjoy!

• Enter Mai's first Birthday Giveaway to win the Limited Edition Sugarpill Cosmetics @#$%! Eyeshadow .
• It doesn't matter old you are, Hello Kitty is for the young at heart."Kitty's" created a fragrance, and it arrives in truly cute kitty fashion. The Advice Sisters gives you the scoop on this adorable (and wearable) fragrance.
• Retrodiva's Beauty has decided on her look for the fall - and it's very unusual for her. It's all neutrals with a retro twist. Check out Anastasia of Beverly Hills' She Wears It Well palette and all the looks Retrodiva was able to re-create.
• If you love high quality multitasking products that are gorgeous and a joy to use- then behold Le Métier de Beauté's Créme Fresh Tint for Lip and Cheek in Poppy & Mystique! Lola's Secret Beauty Blog LOVES these!

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OPI Germany Collection: Danke-Shiny Red + Dupe Search

Overall, the new OPI Germany collection wasn't quite my cup of tea. I'm holding out for the Bond collection coming out for the holidays. That being said, I can't pass up a beautiful red, so I snagged Danke-Shiny Red at my local ULTA. I realized as soon as I put it on that it reminded me of one of my favorite polishes, but more on that later.

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Danke-Shiny Red is a beautiful bright red shimmer. It is just slightly more yellow than a true red, but certainly is not orange. This polish is completely luminous and looks like it is on fire! It has so much depth and beauty to it. I know I probably don't need another red in my collection, but this is really truly gorgeous!

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L'Oreal EverStrong Deep Replenish Masque - A Review

Raise your hand if your hair has taken a beating this summer! Mine definitely has. I've been out in the sun quite a bit and have spent some time in the pool as well. I noticed last week that my ends have become pretty dry so I turned to a new hair masque to get some extra conditioning - L'Oreal EverStrong Deep Replenish Masque. Let's see how it worked out.

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Formula and Packaging
This masque has a nice thick and fluffy formula that is easy to comb through hair. It isn't too liquid so you can distribute it through hair without it running off your hair. The product is easy to distribute evenly, but be sure to use a very wide tooth comb to avoid damage when combing through. This masque really stuck to my hair, which I greatly appreciate. I could feel it rinsing out, and it didn't leave any residue. This does come in a jar, which can be a bit tricky to use in the shower. I would recommend putting this on a shelf and waiting to put  the top back on until after you have run it through your hair. I almost dropped this the first time I tried it since my hands were slick with the conditioner. However, I purposely turned the jar upside down and no product came out. Even if you did drop this, I wouldn't be concerned about losing product.

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - Week of August 3

Here are this week's Beauty Blog Coalition links. Be sure to check out all of them after the jump!

• KillerLipGloss shares her love for Inglot Gel Eye Liners.
• Ready for some stunning nail polish? The Lacquered Lady showcases her pick from the limited edition China Glaze New Bohemian collection.
• Retrodiva shares her favorite look from Miami Swim Week featuring pops of neon on both face and hair from Make Up For Ever over at Retrodiva's Beauty.
• Have you seen Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush new look? TheFabZilla shares her impressions on the newly-repackaged eyeshadow and glossy tint lip sheen.
• Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has discovered that Le Métier de Beauté's Color Core Moisture Stain Lipstick in Palm Springs gives the perfect pink pout for the lazy days of summer!
• After a tumultuous past with mineral makeup, The Beauty Professor tries Youngblood Natural Mineral Loose Foundation...will her hopes be dashed?
• Beauty Info Zone is going for the gold this week and hopes to win with this Dior nail polish.
• Spontaneous chick has been a fan of Suki skincare for a while now. Check out the reviews to find out why.
• Polarbelle reveals things to come from China Glaze that she spied in their booth at the Cosmoprof NA show.

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My Summer Beauty Must Have Products

Last week, I posted my favorite summer beauty look. A bright hot pink lip and champagne eyes. You can find the full look here. Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite summer beauty products. Consider this a special summer edition of my Everyday Favorites series. Here are my top 10 in no particular order. Let me know in the comments if I missed any of your must haves!

1. Revlon Colorstay Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten - I am totally addicted to these. My favorite for summer is Smitten. It looks darker in the pencil, but ends up quite bright on my lips. These are moisturizing and last forever on my lips. I have a review in the works so be sure to check back.

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2. Jergens Natural Glow Face and Body Moisturizers - I love a tan and do lay out by the pool occasionally, but much prefer to fake it. These give me a glow but don't turn me too brown or orange. I especially love how the facial moisturizer instantly makes me look brighter and more refreshed.

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