Review: Coppertone NutraShield with Dual Defense

I've been in Martha's Vineyard this whole week with my husband. My in-laws have a house across from the beach, but my husband likes to go to another beach, across the island, Aquinnah. There's no trees or anything, just bushes, so there's no shade at all. Just you and the sun. We've been using the new Coppertone NutraShield line.

I will say that I used to LOVE to tan. In my old age, I've come to my senses and am quite happy to use SPF 70 on my face and hands. (Hands are one of the first things people notice about you, so I want mine to continue to look young). My husband recently looked at my face and said, "Hey, you have freckles now!" and I CAN see the sun damage, mostly across the bridge of my nose. I still like a bit of color on my body, so I use the SPF 30.

-Coppertone NutraShield Faces SPF 70+ with Dual Defense
-Coppertone NutraShield SPF 30 with Dual Defense
-Coppertone NutraShield SPF 70+ with Dual Defense

They are all moisturizing, non-greasy, non-comedogenic, waterproof and fragrance-free. I LOVE the way it sinks in so quickly and doesn't leave any white residue like most sunblocks. All 3 are awesome, I definitely recommend them. I think they all cost around $11.

face candy grade: A+

Review: LaLicious Coconut Cream Body Oil

My new favorite thing is LaLicious Coconut Cream Body Oil ($24). I brought it with me on vacation and it's awesome. I wrote about the Coconut Cream Sugar Souffle Scrub here. This seriously delicious smelling oil absorbs quickly and works on your entire body. I personally like to rub a bit on my scalp then take a bath with a capful of this oil after a day at the beach. I then shampoo my hair for a rich conditioning treatment. This is especially good for dandruff sufferers, it's said to cure dandruff better than medicated shampoos. After I dry off but am still damp, I rub it all over my body. It makes you smell divine, feel soft and provides a nice sheen on skin. Coconut oil is great because it's moisturizing and softening and it restores damaged skin and promotes healing. In a pinch, you can even use it as an eye makeup remover. I HIGHLY recommend it.

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Essential and Fragrance Oils, Soybean Oil, Vitamin E Oil.

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face candy grade: A+

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