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A Girl's Gotta Spa

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A beauty blog that's been reviewing beauty products since 2005. It covers skin and hair care, bath and body, fragrance and spa. It's meant to speak to women in all seasons of their lives who are looking for beauty reviews, advice and how-tos. Occasionally the kids get in on the action and provide a review of a kid-friendly bathtime product.

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Extra Kissing Power for Valentine’s Day – Smashbox Lip Treatment

02/11/2010 at 04:53PM

During the coldest winter months I am in a constant battle with dry flaking lips. I've tried several lip balms and lip treatments and many of them only protect the surface and don't get to the heart of the problem, which is dry peeling skin. Smashbox...

A Girl’s Gotta Spa! Beauty Blog in Woman’s World Magazine

02/09/2010 at 09:31AM

It never gets old seeing your name in a magazine. I did cartwheels this morning when I got the sneak peek of the page myself and fellow friends (and beauty bloggers) are mentioned on regarding Best Bubble Baths. This issue of Woman's World comes out ...

Review: CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation

02/07/2010 at 06:10PM

It's my second video review here on A Girl's Gotta Spa! and for this review I decided to share with you my love for CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation. Sure, I'm only 19 - but you are never too young to start taking care of your skin! So I'...

Indulge Your Inner Rocker or Romantic on Valentine’s Day

02/04/2010 at 06:12PM

This morning I was treated to a morning of fragrance and beauty at the Victoria's Secret Valentine's Beauty Preview and Gifting Suite at the Four Season's hotel in San Francisco. The elegant suite was strewn with gorgeous spring flowers and several o...

Review: Marie Louise Cosmetics Restoration Clear Gel

02/04/2010 at 05:16AM

This winter is doing a number on my skin, both my body and face. And thanks to Punxsutawney Phil (really when has he ever NOT seen his shadow?!), 6 more weeks of winter means fighting off flaky skin. I love winter for the beautiful snowfall, but I ha...

Lance Bass Like You Have Never Seen Him Before

01/31/2010 at 01:05PM

Exhibit A: Lance Bass, former ‘NSync band member, all around nice guy. Lance was always good looking. I never imagined he could actually take it to the next level and look smokin hot. And I mean super uber smokin hot. But with the help of makeu...

Beyonce Heat Sneak Preview

01/29/2010 at 10:10AM

Oh my. I think I need to take a few pointers from Beyonce on how to be totally sexy. Below is a sneak peak of Beyonce's commercial for Beyonce Heat, a new fragrance with a "floral bouquet of magnolia, neroli and red vanilla orchid balanced with a kis...

Think Pink with Essie’s “Mademoiselle” Sheer Polish

01/28/2010 at 12:00PM

During January I like to decompress and detox from the holidays and convert to my ‘no makeup' makeup look - think NARS' "Orgasm" collection. I also detox with fresh juices, let my skin breathe and wear a pretty ‘neutral' shade of pink...

Review: Four Truffles Body Butter and Body Smoother

01/27/2010 at 08:52AM

Hey everyone, Brittany here. Shannon asked me to begin doing some of my beauty product reviews by video, so here is my inaugural video for A Girl's Gotta Spa! I kind of got carried away saying "it smells awesome" a lot in this video, but you'll forgi...

Green Rootine Dry Shampoo Brush On Hair Powder

01/21/2010 at 06:37PM

Who isn't in a hurry these days? Trying to balance work or school, family and friends. Sometimes a girl needs a quick fix to remove the shine from her hair before she has a chance to blow dry and style. A Dry Shampoo hair powder is the perfect soluti...