Schick Hydro Silk Razor

It seems like a new razor with one more blade or other 'upgrade' comes out every year. How much new technology can there really be in a razor??

One of the more recent 'new' razors is the Schick Hydro Silk Razor. The Hydro Silk touts a water-activated moisturizing serum and 5 curve-sensing blades with skin guards to help protect skin from irritation. So I already use a 5-blade razor with ribbons of moisture of another brand, so I decided to try it out, side-by-side, or rather, leg verses leg.

The results? Surprisingly, there was a bit of a difference. The Hydro Silk left me smother for about a day or so longer. So I guess it was that much closer?? Granted, my other razor had been used a couple of times, so it was 'old' in comparison this this fresh out of the package Schick. But still...

I think the key, overall, is the five blades. So yes, the Schick Hydro Silk works and is a great little razor. At the end of the day, though, I'll like just get what's on sale. Only because I'm not exactly one to always go with the latest and greatest in choosing brands.

Wonderstruck

I know everyone has their own personal preference when it comes to fragrances, so it's hard to judge perfumes and such. But since I get to sample some, I still like to talk about them.

Taylor Swift's Wonderstruck has a very light, fruity scent. It has more of a sweet berry scent verses a citrusy scent. Personally, I like these type of scents verses woodsy or musky scents. The scent didn't stay overly strong for too long, so I think it's an ideal casual scent.

I think the scent fits the persona Taylor Swift presents, and any younger fans would also enjoy this scent. It's not too young, but I also can't see someone older wearing this scent. Unless you are just one of those that feels young. This could be a scent on my list of likable perfumes. But I see myself buying this for my niece before I buy it for myself.

Juicy Couture - Viva La Juicy

I feel like I've gotten a lot of perfumes to try... haven't even had time to truly talk about them all. So I throw the ones that intrigue me on here, at least for now.

The latest? Juicy Couture - Viva La Juicy. When I read the description, I though this would be my for sure winner of scent choice. It's op notes of wild berries and sweet mandarin flirt with lady-like middle notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, and gardenia. Love all those!! Then there's warm base notes of caramel, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and praline. Things these underlying scent are what didn't make this my #1... got a little too musky for what I typically like.

But it's still a great scent! And on certain occasions, you don't really want to smell like a fruit orchard. So maybe a small bottle? Not sure yet. still have some ore scents to go through.

Jouer Body Butter

Body Butter. It just sounds scrumptious! In yet another find in my Birchbox, this one I was also excited to try. I seem, more often than not really excited to try the stuff I get in that thing!

Jouer Body Butter has a subtle blend of gardenia, jasmine, and honeysuckle... one of my favorite scents is gardenia. There's always just been something about it. I will warn you, you need to really love the scent of gardenias because it can be strong, but if you do, you'll love this! The product is loaded with good for your skin stuff, like shea butter, jojoba, and coconut oil. And unlike some body butters, it feels really light going on your skin and absorbs right in.

I really liked this one. For all the reasons above. I will likely buy this sometime in the future... maybe when my bath renovation is complete. Or just because.

Harvey Prince - Ageless

I'm a fruity kind of girl. At least when it comes to scents I like. So when I found a sample of Harvey Prince - Ageless in my Birchbox this month, I was a little excited to try it!

Why, you ask? Well, the description for one - pink grapefruit, pomegranate, luscious mango, with a dry down of jasmine. Like I said, I'm a fruity kind of girl, especially if some sort of citrus is involved! But then I read more about it. This isn't just some musk you throw on when you go out. They actually did research and found this combination of scents actually make you smell younger! How cool is that??

Not that I was looking to smell younger, but you have to admit, it's pretty cool side effect.

So my thoughts on this, as a whole? I did love the scent, regardless if it made me smell younger. Personally, I almost think a fresh, citrus smell is a common sense young smell. It seems as women age, they tend to buy more musky stuff... and really lay it on thick! It's no wonder we think of musk being for older women! Would I buy Ageless? That's probably the better question... and one I'm not sure how to answer. I like it, but I also think there are similar scents that don't cost as much. But then, there's research behind this one, not just someone saying, "Oh, I like the smell of that!" So I guess it depends on what you're looking for. I don't actually wear enough perfume to warrant buying a full size bottle of anything. So I'll just stick with my samples. For now.