Soft Feet and Toes: Bath and Body Works True Blue Spa Cracked Heel Treatment

For the last few months I have had an obsession with Bath and Body works and have  been buying products like crazy. As most of my obsessions take there course and wear of this one has done the same. 
I have reviewed a few other products from some of my purchases and picked up Cracked Heel Treatment but did not really try it out and sort of forgot I even purchased it (crazy I know). 
Officially summer time weather is here in Toronto so that means sandal time baby!
 I have been prepping my feet like they are going to the feet Olympics but still noticed the harsh winter and neglect they faced in winter still left a little ashy part of the feet that just will not go away no matter how much I scrub and exfoliate. 
I am a nerdy woman I will admit because even after I buy something (maybe the beauty product hoarder remorse in me) I will see what reviews say about an item and see how people are using the product. I have read about this product on a few different review sites and have read nothing but stellar comments. 
A few weeks ago I dug in my big paper Bath and Body works bag and found it and started using it and put it on before bed time with some tube socks. When I woke up in the morning I thought WOW this product is a little miracle  It is a little lotion looking cream but it really makes feet so soft and so smooth! This is a holy grail point blank and period. 
This cream contains glycolic acid to erase dry patches of skin and also has Shea Butter to hydrate and smooth. The thing I love about this product is that on top of it having a very pretty scent, it can be used on knees and elbows the nourish them and provide moisture! This does all that minus the sticky, oily mess. 
The tub the treatment comes in is very small and this was on of the reasons I was very hesitant to purchase the $15 CAD item but it is worth every penny and more! You don't have to use much to get results either so I know this will last a while. 
Overall ladies please don't get caught slipping this summer with ashy elbows and knee caps. This is a product that you should give a try or get samples of in store. 

Smooth & Silky: Bath and Body Works: Foot Care Items Review

For the last month I have renewed my Bath and Body works obsession and have been trying to get my feet in sandal ready mode. 
Since they keep on sending me coupons and promotions I have given into the gimmicks and been lured back in the store and have been scoping out new items.
Wintery Canadian weather keeps my feet looking not so cute, so I have been battling to get them just how I want then in time for the feet showing months. 
I had marked down a few items on my to get list and finally after eyeing them for awhile and getting reviews on them I decided to give it a whirl.
I purchased True Blue Spa Malibu Beach Pedicure Foot Cream in Avocado Butter, True Blue Spa Strength Callus Treatment - Tough Love, and True Blue Spa Smoothing Foot Scrub - Toe the Line.
I was happy because I got to take part in the promotion where I buy 2 get 1 free! I also got to use a coupon that allowed for $10 off the purchase. So far I have used them and enjoy them and am quickly seeing improvements in the feel and appearance of my feet. I will go through what each product is suppose to do and how they are suppose to be used. 

From Left to Right: True Blue Spa Malibu Beach Pedicure Foot Cream in Avocado Butter,  

True Blue Spa Strength Callus Treatment - Tough Love, True Blue Spa Smoothing Foot Scrub - Toe the Line.

• True Blue Spa Malibu Beach Pedicure Foot Cream in Avocado Butter : is a thick creamy lotion that you can apply to your feet for every day use to moisturize them prior to putting on sandals or shoes. I have found this product great to use because it has a thick consistency that sinks into the skin. Also it isn't greasy as some creams tend to be so allow for immediate wearing of shoes or sandals  The smell is very pretty with a slight avocado smell to it. You only need a pea size for each foot and very little goes a long way with this product. I scored this one for only $5.00 CAD at the cash so was very excited.
• True Blue Spa-Strength Callus Treatment - Tough Love: This callus treatment is cream that you apply to your feet after you have scrubbed your feet with an exfoliator or soaked your feet in warm water. It works by rubbing the product on your heels or callused areas and smooths them out. This product contains Glycolic acid and helps to remove any dead skin cells on the feet. This cream also contains Eucalyptus Oil which provides a refreshing feel to your skin and Glycerin helps skin retain moisture. It works really well I have only used it for a little over a week and I can already feel a difference. I can already tell this is a product that you will have to work with over time to see results in the long run. The product is very watery and I wish they could change the packaging to a pump because the product tends to ooze out the tube. The smell of the product is a little odd but very bearable. I put it on in the night with some socks because I wouldn't be able to tolerate the smell in the day. This is worth every penny because it does what it says it is going to do. Retails for $15.00 CAD
• True Blue Spa Smoothing Foot Scrub - Toe the Line is a exfoliator for the feet that removes dead skin cells and rough patches from the feet. This scrub is infused with Walnut shells to remove thick dry patches from the bottom of the feet. It also contains peppermint oil to provide a soothing feeling to the feet. You apply the product to your feet in the shower and rub it all over your wet feet to get them soft and silky. I dab a bit of the product on a pumice stone and apply it to my feet to smooth them out and it works like a charm. This is one of my favourite product out of the three that I have purchased and I would definitely repurchase it again. Retails for $15.00 CAD

All in all these are good products to check out if your are trying to have your feet silky and avoid ashy feet for the summer months. You can purchase these products in store at Bath and Body works or online. Bath and Body Works constantly have promotions on products so sign up for their mailing list or check out their website to take advantage of the sales. I now have my eye on True Blue Spa Cracked Heel Treatment - Heel of Approval because I have heard rave reviews about it. 

In home nails and feet Tools Pt 2: Helpers are a MUST

So in my previous post we have covered some of the tools needed to fix the mess of winter on both feet and hands but there are still a few more tools you will have to add to your arsenal to guarantee a flawless salon look from the comfort of your home. The trick of the game is constant maintenance. Every couple days in the shower it is a good idea to scrub your feet and body to rid of the dead skin that has been lurking since winter and continue to to be added daily. These tools are inexpensive and can be found in nearly any store.

Nail polish Remover: Nail polish remover with acetone gets rid of glitter, dark colours on nails, and leaves nails feeling soft and strong. Grab a bottle of good nail polish remover to help you with any mistakes. Beauty Secrets Acetone: Sally Beauty Supply $5.99 CAD

Cotton Rounds: 100% cotton rounds are used to take off nail polish, stubborn glitter, clean up the nail, or correct any mistakes. (Doubles up as eye makeup remover) Cotton: Wal-Mart $1.00 CAD

Nail File: A nail file is used to shape nails, soften edges, and make nails appear neat. They are also very helpful if you break a nail because will file down the nail and make it appear uniform with the others.  Sephora $1.99 CAD

Nail Buffer: Helps to remove any ridges from nails, shine nails, and provides smooth texture for nail polish upon application. Sally's Beauty Supply $1.99 CAD

Foaming Body Buff: Body buff helps remove dead skin cells off the body, off the bottom of soles, and exfoliate the skin leaving it polished. Thick crystallized exfoliates leave feet smooth and soft and sandal ready. Bath and Body Works $22.00 CAD

True Blue Spa Super Rich Body cream: Shea butter enriched cream that is thick, rich and leaves body and feet feelings smooth and nourished. No more ashy feet ladies this cream does some wonders. Bath and Body Works:  $20.00 CAD

True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere: A body cream that is also infused with Shea butter, cashmere extract and silk proteins apply to cracked heels and soles for a smooth and sexy feeling and scent. Bath and Body works $17.50 CAD

Let's get those feet Sandle Ready and Hands Cute Pt 1: Tips and Tricks

There is nothing worse then seeing a woman wearing sandals and her feet are ashy, crusty, and stark white. As the weather is getting nicer and boots get put away in place of open toe shoes and sandals it is like the eight wonder in the world to me that while strapping on the shoe it is okay for some to look like they been through a desert or have walked on hot coal for hours.
Please ladies beware of this before we get into that season full fledged and help your feet and nails out. Getting a pedicure is not in every ones budget (shoot it ain't in mine) so I set myself up at home to get things right. The winter can reek havoc on the feet and skin but there are few inexpensive tools you can use to rectify the situation and not become a statistic. 

Top to Bottom: Revlon Nail clippers, Sally's Beauty supply toe separator  Sephora Cuticle Pusher, Cuticle Scissors, Sephora Nail Dotter, OPI Drip Dry, Essie Smooth Trick,OPI Base Coat, OPI Top Coat

Nail Clippers: A stainless steel clipper that is small enough to carry in your beauty bag or purse and cuts the nails down with precision. Also comes with a fold away file to clean under the nails safely.  Trim along the natural nail line and don't cut nail too low into the nail bed. 
Revlon $3.99 CAD Wal-mart, or any drugstore internationally.

Nail Groomer: A stainless steel cuticle groomer pushes back the cuticle on the nail and cleans under nails as well. Soaking hands or feet in warm soapy water is best prior to use. 
Sephora $3.00 CAD, or any drugstore internationally.

Cuticle Scissors: A stainless steel cuticle scissor helps cut cuticles and hangnails.  A curved blade allows for precision and ease when using. It is also a good idea to soak feet or hands in soapy water to soften skin before cutting.
Beauty Supply Store $1.00 CAD, or any drugstore internationally.

Nail Dotter: A stainless steel nail dotter is a helpful tool if you like to get the pedicure designs minus the price tag. Allows for dotting of nail polish on hands and feet and can help create designs. 
There are many design video's on YouTube you can get ideas and instructions, take a look!
Sephora $3.00 CAD Sephora Sale or any drugstore internationally.

Toe Separators: Rubber toe separators that separate feet during nail polish application. Prevents toes from touching and smudging together, and provides salon like perfection. 
Sally's Beauty Supply $.99 CAD or any drugstore internationally.

Conditioning Cuticle Oil: Conditioning cuticle oil helps fight dry cuticles and prevent hangnails from forming on the fingers or toes. Essie Smooth Trick conditioning oils are loaded with vitamin A & E and nourish dry brittle nails.     
Essie $8.00 CAD Wal-mart or any drugstore internationally.

Lacquer Drying Drops: Drops that are applied to nails after top coat is applied and dries nails completely within less then a minute. Helps when you are in a rush and can't wait around. OPI comes with a dropper that can be placed on nail to prevent streaking or mess.
OPI $8.00 CAD Beauty supply stores or any drugstore internationally. 

Base Coat:  A base applied to nails before nail polish  Create smooth base for nail polish application and prolongs the wear of nail polish. Don't think you need it? Try using a good one it helps a lot.
OPI $7.99 CAD Beauty supply stores, nail shops, and Amazon.

Top Coat: Adds gloss and shine to the nails as well as seals in nail polish and prolongs wear. A good top coat is the key to longer lasting nails.
OPI $7.99 CAD Beauty supply stores, nail shops, Amazon. 

Foot Buffer: Foot buffer removes dead skin cells off the feet, smoothes down rough patches on soles and toes, and helps feet feel buttery soft.
Winners, Marshalls, Target $5.99 CAD