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Fragrance Friday: Last-minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only.  Information was provided to me by the company or its PR.  I was not compensated for this post.

 

Father’s Day is just a few days away.  If you haven’t yet gotten a gift for the Dad in your life, don’t fret because I have a few last-minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas perfect for any Dad.

 

 

Fathers Day Gift 1

 

Calm, Cool, Collected Dad – For the gentleman that can’t resist a touch of class

Frédéric Malle Bois D’Orage 200mL Shower Gel ($75), available at: Shop.FredericMalle.com

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Gift Set ($80), available at: Macys.com

 

Fathers Day Gift 2

On-The-Go Dad – For the guy that’s fast and furious 24/7

Frédéric Malle Vetiver Extraordinare 200mL Shower Gel ($75), available at: Shop.FredericMalle.com

Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm ($65), available at: Algenist.com and Sephora.com

Prada Amber Pour Homme Gift Set ($80), available at: Macys.com

 

Fathers Day Gift 3

Athletic Dad – For the man that knows his way around the gym

Frédéric Malle Rubber Incense ($110), available at: Shop.FredericMalle.com

Prada Luna Rossa Gift Set ($85), available at: Macys.com

 

Fathers Day Gift 4

World-Traveling Minimalist Dad – For the eco-friendly wanderlust addict

Frédéric Malle Bigarade 200mL Shower Gel ($75), available at: Shop.FredericMalle.com

Algenist Concentrated Reconstructing Serum ($95), available at: Algenist.com and Sephora.com

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense Gift Set ($80), available at: Macys.com

 

Happy Father’s Day!

Review: Shobha FiDi Brazilian Wax Service

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Shobha FiDi


 

I’m here with another Brazilian Wax review from Shobha.  Are you sick of hearing me talk about this place?  Sorry, I really love them!  If you’ve read my other reviews and/or tweets you’d know why.  Plus, they’re accommodating.  I was pressed for an appointment, and Jessica made it happen.

About a week or so ago, I was finally able to visit Shobha’s newest location in the Financial District of New York City, Shobha FiDi.   I’ve been dying to visit this location since it is closer than the Madison Ave location I frequent for my Brazilian wax service.  It took me under 30 minutes to get there from my job, and from my home it would be about the same, which is great! It takes an hour or longer depending on how the trains and buses are running for me.

I arrived on-time, and was taken in for my Brazilian wax at least two to three minutes after my arrival, which is impressive.  My wax technician was Tahira. Just like all of the other Shobha technician’s she was friendly, held conversation, and made my Brazilian wax service and experience as comfortable as possible. I mean, it’s a wax, there’s but so much comfort you can get.

 

Shobha FiDi 1


 

As with all of the Shobha locations I’ve visited, which would be four in total, Shobha FiDi was no different.  It was just as clean, just as inviting.  It had nice displays, and was bright, and the layout made it seem roomy.

After my visit, I met up with my husband, and told him I went to Shobha’s newest location to get a Brazilian xax, he stated “Why didn’t you go to visit your homegirl (Karmjeet) at Madison?” I simply stated that Shobha FiDi is closer, and all of the Brazilian wax technician’s are great.

Recently, Shobha increased their service pricing.  Instead of paying $57, the Brazilian wax service was $60.  I’m not complaining since another place I go to from time-to-time charges upwards of $80.

I’m definitely making Shobha FiDi my new “spot” for my Brazilian wax.

 

I apologize for the blurry picture, as it was taken with my iPhone.
I apologize for the blurry picture, as it was taken with my iPhone.

 

Shobha FiDi  

65 Broadway Suite 406

New York, NY 10006

Phone: (212) 425-4900

Did you take advantage of the Shobha FiDi promotion I had in May offering 25% off of a service?  What was your Shobha FiDi experience?

Disclosure:  All opinions are my own and are 100% honest. I was not compensated in any way for this post.

Review: Perlier 8-piece Mini Set #PerlieronHSN

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Disclosure: I was provided product for free for review consideration by the company or its PR. I was not compensated for this post. This is my honest opinion.

 

Perlier 8Piece Mini Set

I’m an iFABBO member, and I was provided, for review consideration the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set with Bag, which is available on HSN.com for $19.99 +shipping.

I’m obsessed with bath and body products, just as any lady should be; therefore, when the opportunity knocked to try products from the Italian skincare line, Perlier, I jumped right on it.

 

Description

Learn to lavish yourself with wonderfully scented, moisturizing, silky-feeling-skin products. Each mini is moisture-rich and divinely scented.

 

What the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set includes 

  • 1 oz. Honey Body Balm Mini
  • 1.6 fl. oz. Honey Shower Cream Mini
  • 1.6 fl. oz. Olivarium Bath & Shower Cream Mini
  • 1 fl. oz. Olivarium Body Cream Mini
  • 1 fl. oz. Shea Butter with Citrus Extract Body Balm Mini
  • 1.6 fl. oz. Shea Butter with Citrus Extract Cream Shower Mini
  • 1 fl. oz. White Almond Body Cream Mini
  • 1.6 fl. oz. White Almond Shower Cream Mini
  • Clear Zip Top Bag

 

My Thoughts

My favorites from the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set scent wise are: Honey Miel, Shea Butter with Citrus Extract and Olivarium.  All of the shower creams were hydrating, and didn’t leave my skin feeling stripped.  My skin was left soft and moisturized with no residue.  The balms and butters were comparably effective in maintaining my skins moisture and suppleness. The balm and body creams absorbed into the skin easily.   I also liked that of the scents I liked, they were not overpowering, and after the shower, my bathroom and hallway were left smelling amazing! My skin had a light scent to it as well.

If I had to purchase any of the four products included in the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set separately, Honey Miel would be my top pick.  Overall, it was the best smelling, it was moisturizing, and lathered well.  I actually used that one up the fastest, and pushed my L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil to the side for a bit.

I didn’t like the White Almond fragrance, as it reminded me of public bathroom hand soap.  I just couldn’t get over the scent.  My husband didn’t like how it smelled when I showered, too.

I’d definitely recommend picking up the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set, especially if you just want to try out some of Perlier’s top bath and body items.  At $19.99 it’s affordable for the eight items you get to try.  It’ The travel bag is a convenient little touch, especially when traveling, it allows you to switch up your shower/bath experience while away.  Once you’ve used up the shower gels and lotions you can use it as a makeup bag, or storage for hair clips etc.

 

Offer

Receive $5 off any Perlier purchase on HSN.com Code: ifabbo5

Have you tried Perlier products?

What Perlier products are your favorite that you think I might like?

Sponsored: Glide into Summer with the Verseo eGlide & Cellulite Massager Giveaway (US & Canada Only)

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Disclosure: THis is a sponsored post for Verseo, in which I was paid. All opinions expressed herein are my own, and are honest.

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Hey guys!

 

Summer is right around the corner, and the weather has already began to heat up!  I was just in a mini shirt dress  and sandals the other day.  We know, bare legs must be hair and cellulite-free, especially when wearing mini skirts or short shorts.  Verseo makes permanent hair removal, and cellulite reduction easier with the Verseo eGlide ($89.95), and RollerCell2 Cellulite Massage System ($59.95). Guess what? I’m giving away both the Verseo eGlide & Cellulite Massager to ONE lucky reader!!!

About Verseo

Have you heard of Verseo?  Well, they’re a New York based company that has been in the healthy and beauty industry since 1999.  Verseo specializes in the development and manufacturing of quality health and beauty products.  They’re products can be found on their website, Verseo.com, where not only Verseo products are sold, but also a selection of other health and beauty related products from other vendors.  Verseo’s motto is simple – Health And Beauty Direct.   Verseo stays true to their motto – Health and Beauty Direct – with the help of their family pitching in providing customer service, shipping products from their warehouse.

 

 

*******WIN IT!!!*******

 

Verseo eGlide Hair Removal Roller

 

Makeup by Kim Porter Blog readers have the chance to win one Verseo eGlide Electrolysis Hair Removal Roller.  The Verseo eGlide was first introduced to the market a couple of years ago after success with their other hair removal product – Verseo ePen.  The Verseo eGlide makes laser hair removal at home convenient, cheaper, and simple.  Permanent hair removal using the Verseo eGlide is significantly  cheaper than laser hair removal and less painful than waxing.  Who doesn’t love less painful hair removal?

You’re probably wondering how the Verseo eGlide works, right?  A  conductive gel (included, special offer includes additional one) in conjunction with the Verseo eGlide and roll over the area you would like to treat.  With continued use, the hair follicle is damaged preventing the growth of ongoing hair – home electrolysis hair removal has never been easier!

 

Verseo RollerCell2 Cellulite Massager

Scared to wear your mini skirts or short shorts this summer?  Don’t worry!  With the Verseo RollerCell2 Cellulite Massager, you can massage away your cellulite so you can wear the shortest of shorts ever without worrying about cellulite ruining your look.

Verseo’s RollerCell2 is a best-selling Endermologie system that you can use at home.  It’s a portable version of the salon Endermologie tool, which makes it convenient for travel and at-home use.  Cellulite massager on vacation? WHY NOT?!?  The system comes with Cellulite-Reducing Gel that you smooth over your skin so that you can easily glide the RollerCell2 over the skin. The rollers, suctions and heating mechanisms then work on the skin to distribute the underlying fat cells into a smoother surface. The Verseo RollerCell2 can be purchased for under $60, which is usually less than even ONE Endermologie salon treatment.

The RollerCell2 has been featured on TheDoctors TV show as a true alternative for cellulite reduction.  With work schedules, dating (or married life), even being a mom, most of our free time is left to nighttime when salons are not open.  The treatments can be done at home whenever it is convenient and appropriate for each individual.

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry – Comment below telling me why you would like to try laser hair removal at home or why you would like to win the cellulite massager.

Log in using your name and email address, or by using the Facebook log-in function, and then perform the required entries.  Once you have performed the required entries, several additional entry options will appear.

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Rules

• Your entry will only be valid by first completing the mandatory entry option.

• Please DO NOT  change the tweet.

•  You must be a follower/subscriber of this blog http://makeupbykim-porter.com/blog via Feedburner, Facebook, Blogglovin’

• You must be 18 or older or have your parents permission to enter

• You must reside in the contiguous United States (No P.O. Boxes) & Canada

• All entries will be validated.  No cheating.  Do not use different IP addresses, emails,  etc.  When caught, your entry will be disqualified, and you will be banned from entering any other giveaway on this blog.

• Giveaway runs from 5/20/2013 – 5/27/2013 11:59 p.m. EST

• No purchase necessary

 

 

Verseo wants you to be beach body ready, and hair-free this summer by offering the following deals:

Purchase Verseo eGlide today for $89.95 and you’ll receive an Extra Free Conductive Gel ($19.95 value) & free US Standard Shipping – Special Offer is available at:  Verseo.com 

 Limited Time Offer:  Purchase Verseo’s RollerCell2 Cellulite Massage System today for $59.95 and get and extra cellulite massging gel free! $19.95 Value.  Special Offer available at: Verseo.com