Karen

I know this sounds totally cheesy, but one thing I love to do when I’m in the shower is read aloud the phrases on the sides of Philosophy bottles. I always keep some of the body washes, shave gels and cleansers on hand (a girl’s gotta have choices) as food for thought when I’m shampooing or shaving my werewolf legs. 🙂

Last night I was reading a bottle of Purity Made Simple (PMS?) for the umpteenth time. I can’t even count how many bottles of the stuff I’ve gone through over the years…

I love trying new face washes, but Purity Made Simple is the one I always come back to. It takes off everything, even waterproof mascara, and doesn’t strip my skin or cause breakouts. It’s probably my favorite Philosophy product, evah (have you seen Sephora’s cute $10 travel-sized sample bottle?).

Purity Made Simple isn’t the only Philosophy product I use on a regular basis. Their bath gels, scrubs and lotions have some of the best textures and scents around and leave my skin oh so soft and yummy. 🙂

A few more fab Philosophies…

• Amazing Grace Perfumed Buffing Wash ($26), Shave Gel ($15) and Perfumed Body Spritz ($25)
• Unconditional Love Firming Body Lotion ($34)
• Soul Owner Foot Cream ($14)
• Kiss Me Very Emollient Lip Balm in Clear ($10)

Ladies, I say we end the weekend on a high note. 🙂 What a good philosophy, yah?

I think it’s time for a giveaway!

The prize

One lucky lady will win the following four great bath and body products from Philosophy (a $101 value):

• Cinnamon Hot Dots Shower Gel, $16
• She Colors My Day Charity Bubble Bath, $20
• When Hope is Not Enough Omega 369 Body Scrub, $30
• When Hope is Not Enough Omega 369 Body Lotion, $35

How to enter…

There are TWO different ways to enter the giveaway, and you can do both of them for TWO chances to win.

First, enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, tell me your Philosophy on love.

My philosophy on love? Don’t be stingy with it.

Second, enter by following me on Twitter if you haven’t already. You’ll be automatically entered to win future MBB giveaways and can keep up with all the weirdness that seems to follow me on a daily basis, ha! 🙂
(NOTE: If you’re already following me on Twitter, you’re automatically entered to win.)

Recap…

1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
2. Follow me on Twitter if you haven’t already.

I’ll choose the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, July 14.

Buona fortuna!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

• Makeup Brushes 101— Woman’s Day
• How to do a crescent manicure in 2 minutes flat — BellaSugar
• Here’s a quick fix for when you get mascara on your eyeshadow — AllThatGlitters21
• I want Jessica’s Burlesque Beauty nail polish in Ruffled Bottoms! — Vampy Varnish
• Avon is still calling — The Independent

Saturday plans?

Do anything fun last night? We watched Public Enemies and it was… eh, okay. I enjoyed ogling J. Depp and C. Bale, but the story kind of dragged. The movie felt about 30 minutes too long. Unless you’re a hard core J. Depp or C. Bale fan, it might make a better rental.

This morning I woke up pre-dawn because Tabs jumped on the bed and plopped smack dab on top of my very full bladder. Yup, good times… I love that cat, but sometimes I suspect he secretly loves to mess with me.

What are you up today? I was going to just do household stuff, but I’d rather hit the Apple store to play with the new iPhone and then head back to the Chanel counter to pick up an Eye Gloss from the new Venice Collection.

Tabs says hi. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

I don’t mind when El Hub uses the Philosophy Unconditional Love body wash in the shower, but some of my beauty products are off limits, even to him. I’m super picky about my hair stuff, for example, and most of my shampoos, conditioners and styling products are used to treat specific issues like dryness, color protection or curl control — issues I know El Hub doesn’t have to deal with when it comes to his mane.

I don’t mind when a friend or loved one “borrows” a dollop of one of my shampoos, a spritz of a volumizing hairspray or a dab of department store lotion, but not my Bumble & Bumble Curl Conscious, LOL! Please, I beg you, not that. 🙂

Do you mind when your significant other, roommates or family members borrow your beauty products, or are you cool with sharing your body washes, lotions, shampoos, etc.?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen