Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen

When I received a sample of  Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration™ Lotion, it was the very first time I had seen this new lotion from Hawaiian Tropics. For the most part, when I purchase Hawaiian Tropic products it is usually for their sun-tanning lotions, which I have been using for years and just love them.

Needless to say, I was curious to find out how this lotion would "hold up" in my book!

Product Description:

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration™ Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 is available in SPF 12, 30 and 50. With its ultra-luxurious hydrating silk ribbons the lotion sunscreen nourishes and pampers skin while providing broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, and 12-hour moisturization when out in the sun.

The first thing I loved about this lotion is its fragrance. It smells delicious! I like the consistency of the lotion - it is not watery thin however it does not feel "heavy" on your skin either. Best of all, the lotion is non-greasy. As soon as you rub it into your skin, it's gone! No filmy residue is left behind on your skin or hands.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration™ Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30  is water resistant lasting for 80 minutes which means I can go into the pool and not have to worry about getting out every few minutes to reapply the lotion. This is a huge plus!

According to the bottle it is recommended to apply the lotion 15 min before getting stepping out into the sun, then reapply every 2 hrs. Easy -peasy! Did I mention that this lotion has been recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective UV sunscreen product?  Need I say More?

Where to Buy: 

You can find Hawaiian Tropic products at most major retailers.
Suggested retail price: $8.99 for a 6oz bottle

Disclosure: I received a complimentary 2oz bottle of the Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration™ Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 as a participant of the Summer Beauty VoxBox 2012 program from Influenster. However, all photos and opinions stated in this post are 100% my very own. 


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Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color

You may have heard the news that this Summer's Beauty VoxBox from Influenster included a sample of two nail products from  Sally Hansen: the Magnetic Nail Color (valued at $9.99) and a tube of Nails & Cuticles Hand Creme (valued at $5.99)

I was able to try both products this past weekend while giving myself a much needed manicure. But before I go into my opinions, I want to give you a closer look at both products starting off with the Nails & Cuticles Hand Creme.

Before painting my nails, I washed my hands with oatmeal soap and tepid water. I tend to do this first because it makes it easier to push back my cuticles. So once I do this, I immediately lather my hands up with lotion. For this manicure, I used the 1 oz. sample tube of Nails & Cuticles Hand Creme I received. The creme has a medium consistency, it's not as thick as I was expecting it to be, however, when rubbed into my skin and cuticles, the creme was quickly absorbed giving my skin a silky smooth feeling. The creme proved to be very nourishing and it did help my hands feel softer throughout the day. One point I must stress, a little dab of this creme goes a long way! I really didn't have to use that much of it to see how well it works - that's something I can really appreciate.

After using the Nails & Cuticles Hand Creme, I moved onto my favorite part of a manicure - the nail polish!

The Magnetic Nail Color I received was #903 Silver Elements. After briefly reading the instructions on the back of the bottle, I gave this polish a try. Getting this magnetic nail art effect on your nails is very simple. Once the first coat of color dried I put a second coat on, then using the magnet on the top side of the bottle cap, I placed it over the nail (while still wet) holding it for about 1-2 min. I did this one nail at a time as the magnet only works on wet polish. While doing each nail individually, I did notice that the longer the magnet is held over the wet polish, the more defined the design becomes.

With all this being said, I am very satisfied with these two products. I appreciate the fact that with the Magnetic Nail Color I can easily have this done on my nails anytime I wish and most of all with no complications. I do not have the patience that is required when doing certain nail art effects! Anything that can make the DIY process easier for me is a huge plus!

For more information on the Magnetic Nail Color from Sally Hansen please visit their website

Now it's your turn: Which shade of the Magnetic Nail Color do you want to try? Have you tried to get this magnetic trend on your nails yet?

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Disclaimer: As an active member of Influenster, I received these complimentary products for testing purposes which were included in the Summer Beauty VoxBox package. All opinions and photos in this post are 100% my very own.

Summer #BeautyVoxBox 2012

Last week I received a small box from Influenster containing a few choice sample products for the Summer #BeautyVoxBox 2012 Campaign. As you can imagine, I was (and still am) very excited to try out all these beauty products and share with you my reviews. But, for now I wanted to show you everything that was inside the package to give you an idea of what product reviews to expect.

CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY

QUAKER SOFT BAKED BAR IN BANANA NUT BREAD & HAWAIIAN TROPIC SILK HYDRATION LOTION

SALLY HANSEN NAILS AND CUTICLES HAND CREME & SALLY HANSEN MAGNETIC NAIL COLOR

TAMPAX and ALWAYS RADIANT COLLECTION

CONTENTS INSIDE THE TAMPAX and ALWAYS RADIANT COLLECTION

Now it's your turn:  Have you used or seen any of these beauty products before today? If so, which beauty products are your favorites? Please share with us your thoughts and ideas - we love interacting with our beauty readers!