It's Not All Positive For Cake’s Satin Sugar Hair & Body Refreshing Powder

It takes quite a bit for me to have a strong, passionate dislike for a beauty product. And even now, sitting here typing away, I’m completely dumbfounded as to how such a highly regarded product flat out refuses to work on my hair. Oh, by the way, I'm talking about Cake’s Satin Sugar Hair & Body Refreshing Powder for Darker Hues. (Yes, very very very long name.)

I saw this in Sephora and fell in love with it immediately. Typically for dry shampoos, I use Batiste, Tresemme, or Oscar Blandi but liked this one because of the smell. It literally smells like cookies! Not only that, but the powder has a nice subtle sheen to it which will give a nice sparkle to your skin as well. Needless to say, I bought it.

I was so excited to use it when I woke up the next morning so after my shower, I whipped off my shower cap and tapped a bit of the powder into my hands before running my hands through my hair. My hair went instantly soft and smelled absolutely delicious! After that, I went to work styling my hair and left for work.

Sounds like a dream product I know, but here’s the kicker. During the day, my hair became EXTREMELY lifeless and flat. Yes, it was still soft but my hair looked very oily and flat. (Definitely not a nice combination when you have short hair…) When I got home, (about 11 hours after I applied it) I looked like I had been trapped in a rain storm. My usually voluminous red hair was plastered to my forehead. Not a pretty sight. Even after this, I was still reluctant to throw the towel in so last night, after work, I came home and decided to use the powder again. I tipped even LESS product in my hand, worked it into my hair and waited. Yes the smell was great and yes, my hair was soft but three hours later my hair was flat...again. Despite all the great reviews I've read of this product, it's just not going to work as a hair product for me.

However, I have been using this as a check bronzer and am loving it! I can’t wait for summer (and when I'm slightly tanned) so I can wear this product on my arms. So, despite being terrible for my hair, it’s brilliant on my skin.

Have any of you tried this product? What are your thoughts?

The Joys of Bath Time

People close to me know that I only shower if I'm either crunched for time or .....actually, come to think of it, that's the only reason. I hate showering, I really do. And, yes, I've heard many strange comments from people regarding my washing choice but I seriously don't care....I love baths.

I wake up extra early just to fit in "bath time" before work AND love nothing more than to come home, after work, and have another. I love the warmth, the feel, and the alone time but, most of all, I love the bath products.

My personal bath time faves are:

LUSH Bath Bombs. These things are soooo much fun. Not only do they have fantastic scents BUT your skin feels amazing afterward. Plus, there are tons of fragrances to choose from: cherry, pine, vanilla, cocoa, blackberry and caramel. Not only are the scents fabulous but they all target something different. (It's like a very inexpensive aromatherapy treatment.)

Cake Beauty Sweet Cheeks Buttery Body Bubbles. This smells like a container full of cinnamon buns. Not only is the smell sweet and sugary, but it's very long lasting too. I love to use this product when having a bath at night because, as my boyfriend says, there's nothing better than smelling this on your pillow. It's deeply moisturizing and leaves absolutely no residue behind.
Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil. This product is awesome because I can add it to my bath and it completely moisturizes my skin, in one step. (I'm usually pretty lazy after a bath which means moisturizing is usually out.) I've also been told that you can use this product as a mosquito repellant AND a silver cleaner. Who knew?? Either way, it feels amazing on your skin and really does give you baby soft skin.
Clarins Relax Bath & Shower Concentrate. Let me first begin by saying that I love the Clarins line. Their moisturizers are to die for and yes, so is their bath gel. A little goes a long way (which is good because it's quite pricey) and once it's added to your water, it foams very well and releases aromatic scents. This one, in particular, helps relieve stress and muscle fatigue.

Once you've chosen your perfect bath time products remember to light some candles and grab a really great book. I guarantee once you've tried one of these products you'll be a bath girl like me...

What's your favorite bath time product?