*First Impressions* Some Hits & Misses

Happy Humpday Love Bugs! 

Welcome! Today is all about those First Impressions! 

I've got a good pile of new things I have just tried and wanted to share some of what I will be purchasing again! 
This is basically me trying out new skin care/hair care/etc. items for the first time and giving you honest feedback of how that product performed. I do this with make-up as well in my HOT or NOT posts ;-)

First up is something that surprised the heck 'outta me!

 

L'oreal Total Repair 5  Restoring shampoo and conditioner

I purchased this bc of a deal going on at CVS, assuming it was going to be just like all the other shampoos I have used. I WAS WRONG!

• Both shampoo and conditioner have a very nice light scent, not so strong that it smells like you sprayed perfume in your hair.
• Nice texture for both. Shampoo gave a great lather and the conditioner silky smooth
• I did not feel/see the effects of these products until my hair dried...then BAM I was bombarded with all kind of results:

• 1st: my hair was noticeably bouncier than it's ever been(no lie or exaggeration, it really was!)  
• 2nd: It just 'felt' healthier, it was just more silky,not coarse, shine
• 3rd: My ends noticeably looked better after the first use. I used it again last night and this morning they look even better, so the product continues to work more and more with each use.
• 4th: my hair stayed cleaner for longer. I am lucky with my curly hair and can go every 2 days(or sometimes longer,let's not kid ourselves) without washing my hair, I do get greasy after a few days but I found between the 2 times I have used this, it never did get greasy or flat! My first wash was LAST Tuesday(don't judge me, was seeing how long the product would last) and then again Yesterday(THIS Tuesday), and I have to say, it could have gone longer! It never got greasy, stayed shiny & bouncy, and never looked dull or flat! But seriously, it had been a week, I needed to wash my hair,lol 

Needless to say, this is something I will be buying again and again!

 Sticking with the shower stuff, I'll just follow with these 2 body washes:

 

Caress Evenly Gorgeous - exfoliating

It's really nice, don't get me wrong, but I guess I was expecting a bit more exfoliating crystals than it contained. But it's still a decent product. I think I will be trying a different 'flavor' next time around.

It feels to me the same feeling I get with my Bath & Body Works Signature scents body wash...just a plain body wash. No special softness after the shower, but also was not drying. I have heard rave reviews over Caress and maybe I just didn't pick the right one, I'll try more and see if it's any different!

Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash

I check out Target and Walmart websites for samples, and score pretty awesome things! This is one of the samples I got from Walmart.

• It has an extremely smooth and rich texture
• gives an all over silky feel to your skin
• Truly feels as though it is nourishing it, even after washing off and drying, leaves skin feeling very smooth.
• Usually by the next day my elbows will start to get a little rough, but after using this and following with AMBI creamy oil lotion, I'm still extremely smooth. I believe this wash would have a lasting effect even if you did not apply lotion after your shower, it's just that extremely nourishing. (Ever since high school, I ALWAYS moisturize after a shower,during the middle of the day, and before bed. Is there an addiction anonymous for lotion users!?)
• Has a nice light fragrance, and I do believe they have some fragrance free as-well

I will be purchasing a bigger version of this wash because it truly has made a difference in one use of how my skin feels.

Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion for very dry skin

It's a really nice product....WHEN YOU REMEMBER TO USE IT! By the time I finish up my shower, I've forgotten this step,lol. BUT when it is used, you do feel the difference. It gives a moisturizing feel after you've dried off (which it should bc they even put a warning on it saying not to use it on the bottom of your feet or you may slip,lol wow...yea it's true, it gets pretty slippery, but it's worth it).

>Battle of the hand lotions!<

First up:

 

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand cream

• It's a nice cream once it warms on your hands, but until it does that, it leaves your hands very sticky! Usually I have to apply it, let it sit for a few minutes, then massage into hands because it's just too sticky to move when first applied. 
• I didn't see or feel immediate results like it says it does. 
• I put it on at night and did not feeling it in the morning. 
• Also, the spin cap is pretty annoying, please if you're gunna do hand cream, give us a pop cap, that we can use one handed!

Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Hand Cream

This stuff is BY FAR the winner!!!

•  It is so rich and creamy that you can sit there and just massage into your hands for as long as you want. 
• It absorbs quick, but leaves you feeling hydrated and nourished without being greasy. 
• My husband and I both felt and saw results immediately. After 3 days it healed his extremely cracked skin and kept it hydrated throughout his work day(without being slippery). 
• It has 'positive ions' that help keep moisture attached to the skin so the lotion stays even through washing your hands. 
• I have even gone a few days without using it and can tell the difference it has made in my hands. 
• Can apply at bedtime and still feel it the next morning
• HAS A POP TOP, YAY! One handed things are my friend,lol!

Hope you enjoyed some of these First Impressions. I did not want to do too many and it seem like a book to read,lol, so I broke it down to a few now and a few later. Thanks for checking us out!

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