Beauty Crown Award- Week 1

The Beauty Crown Awards are a yearly favorites collaborative effort including beauty bloggers around the globe. The Beauty Crown Awards were created by Lily from Beauty with Lily Liz from My Pretty Obsessions, Jackie from Five Two Certified, and Shalunya from Shalunya & Boyet. We felt that a collaborative effort from a large number of beauty bloggers would be much more interesting to our readers and would garner more attention. The Beauty Crown Awards are a 5 week event with each week covering types of products.

Week 1 - Personal Care Products - Dec 2 - Dec 8, 2013

Week 2 - Facial Products - Dec 9 - Dec 15, 2013

Week 3 - Lip & Nail Products - Dec 16 - Dec 22, 2013

Week 4 - Eye & Misc Products - Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2013

Week 5 - Facial Care Products & Tools - Dec 30 - Jan 4, 2014

Week 1 of the Beauty Crown Awards covers Personal Care Items. Below are my Week 1 Selections:

HAIR

Shampoo- Carol's Daughter Monoi 

This is my go to shampoo, I absolutely love this company and all of their products. This shampoo really helps with preventing breakage and shedding with my hair and it smells amazing!! A little bit of this goes a long way.

Conditioner- Carol's Daughter Monoi 

Of course I would use the partner to the shampoo and this is just as amazing! My hair is left feeling so soft and moisturized! 

Co-Wash Conditioner- Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine Conditioner

For those of you that don't know, I do wear my hair natural. It is free of chemicals and heat. I only shampoo my hair once a month and co-wash my hair once a week when I don't shampoo. Co-Washing is only using conditioner to cleanse your hair. You would basically just apply the conditioner to your hair,let it sit for a few minutes then rinse out. I have been using this Herbal Essences conditioner and it is the best ever! It really helps detangle my hair and really makes it so soft and manageable to work with!! Plus, it's easy on my pockets, only about 5 dollars!!

Styling Product- Shea Moisture Curling Gel Souffle

I use many styling products on my natural hair to keep it moisturized and looking good. This curling gel is one of the best styling products I've ever tried!! It really does a great job in holding your hair in place, it doesn't get that crunchy,hard feeling like other styling gels do. It leaves your hair soft and last for a long time.

Hair Mask- Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

When my hair feels really dry and just needs moisture, this hair mask does the job!! Its actually a two in one product, it can be used as a masque or as a leave-in conditioner. It does a really great job of restoring the moisture and softness to your hair. You can find Shea Moisture products at Target, Walmart or your local beauty supply store.

Hairspray- I don't use hairspray anymore.

SCENTS

Body Mist- Twilight Woods

I used to work at Bath and Body Works part time and it was great to try out the new products before they hit the shelves! Twilight Woods was just a scent that was so different in a good way. It's a strong scent but not overpowering and I can't describe it but I just love the way this smells. Its a percent scent for Fall and Winter. 

Perfume- Victoria's Secret Heavenly Flowers

My absolute favorite scent when spring hits is anything that floral. I love the scent of flowers and this Victoria's Secret perfume really captures that perfect spring day. It doesn't have a strong floral scent, its real subtle and soft. I would wear it everyday but I like my more musky scents for the colder weather!

SKIN CARE (Non-Facial)

Body Wash- Tone Moisturizing Cocoa Butter Mango Splash

I rarely use a body wash but when I do, this is my go to. I love the scent and that it have Vitamin E and Cocoa Butter to help with keep my skin soft and moisturized. 

Bar Soap- Dial Coconut Water 

when I do wash, I only use bar soap and this is one of the best bar soaps I've used in a while. This does not leave that filmy, rough feeling from just using a bar soap. Your skin is pretty soft and feels great to the touch. Plus I love the fact that is has Coconut Water in it.

Body Scrub- DIY Vanilla Coconut Brown Sugar Scrub

I love DIY products, especially for your body. I found this recipe online and it is so amazing!! The scrub is not harsh or rough on your skin and you don't have to put on lotion after you shower. Plus it smells so amazing you could eat it. Here is the recipe (but I didn't follow the exact measurements)

1/2 C Coconut Oil

1/2 C Brown Sugar

1/2 TSP Vanilla

I do have a post about this scrub on my blog!!

Moisturizer- Victoria's Secret Love My Body Seriously Soft Body Cream
When it gets cold outside, my skin gets really dry. I have trued so may body creams but they were too heavy, too greasy or didn't keep my skin moisturized at all. I purchased this Body Cream during the Semi-Annual sale and this stuff is the best!! I raved about this in my October Favorites Video, it really keeps my skin moisturized all day and its not heavy or greasy at all. I really hope Victoria's Secret did not discontinue this because I will cry, lol!

Hair Removal- ConAir Electric Razor

In the past, I have tried the traditional razors and was just honest scared to shave. I didn't like the feeling when I cut myself and always missing spots. I picked up this razor at Target and have been using this ever since!! I can use it wet or dry and it takes the fear out of shaving for myself. I just have to remind myself to charge it ever once in while.