Author: Catherine Horgan | 
Oh my word, is this a first? Straight As! December was a great month for the team! Not only because we could show some love to our male product testers, but the range and quality of products are outstanding. Enjoy!
Philips Norelco: SensoTouch 3D Electric Razor, 1250x
What a wonderful electric razor! It shaves as close as a blade. I even tried it on my three-day growth. It's very smooth and with its revolving head, it can get into any angle to shave your whiskers.
Twisted Silver: Indulge Necklace
This necklace is the bees knees. It gave me back a little bit of my groove as I tossed it on and stepped out with my 3 kids, 4 and under. I got compliments galore and even the baby could not break it. Actually, she was a big fan, too. This necklace is light weight while having the chain feeling that I love. It is not like anything I see on anyone else. I feel great when I wear it. The best part, the Indulge can be worn 2 ways and both of them rock. It can be short with a long chain or long with short chains. Either way it is so much fun. The quality is superb and the mixed metal colors make it a neutral. This necklace can be worn every day or it can totally rock an evening look. I now wear it all the time. I am a little in love with it. Indulge me.
SJ Creations: Cranberry Spice Cleansing Hand Wash
Timing could not have been more perfect for trying out a new hand wash. The scent of cranberry spice is absolutely delightful! Some hand wash scents can be overpowering. Not this one. Just enough to make you feel festive! As much as I washed my hands over the holidays, I was surprised they didn't dry up like prunes. This hand wash did an excellent job of keeping my skin hydrated.
Woody's: Road Trip Travel Kit
This travel kit offers products that are needed to give a proper shave while on the road ... and it's easy to travel with. The Pre-Shave Cleanser prepares your face for the hard water of the hotel. The Foaming Shave Gel lets the razor glide across your face. And the Post Shave Balm rescues your face, leaving it with a feeling of freshness. Woody's shaving products have a clean smell that can be used for work or play. I would feel comfortable with the fragrance of the product at an interview or on a date. The travel kit provides quality at an affordable price.
Trixy Xchange: Glam Me In Long Gray Glitter Argyle Arm Warmers
Hands down, cannot live without my arm warmers. From my simple black ones, to my mega long argyle ones, I am in love. My hands and arms have been super happy so far this season, thanks to Trixy Xchange. The quality of the products is excellent. The are made with cotton, nylon and spandex (though mostly cotton). They are soft, yet they don't give way to stretching out after multiple uses (like, every day for me). I am a bit obsessed and can't wait to add to my collection!
Become: Acne Solution Pack - Exfoliating Face Wash, Oil Control Moisturiser and Spot Treatment
This is a great set for acne sufferers, as it truly works. I am on my 2nd round already! The cleanser leaves my face super clean, exfoliates and leaves no residue behind. The oil control moistuizer is very thin but totally does it's job. It has an odd smell due to the acne treatment in it, but who cares? It works! The spot treatment is by far the best ever for shrinking blemishes and reducing redness. I could see and feel a difference in my skin after just 3-5 days of using the system morning and night. I have not had a breakout since I started. This is a miracle product!! I've had adult acne for 15 years and tried everything on the market. From the most expensive to the drugstore stuff. Nothing has ever worked like Become. People have even noticed and ccommented on how great my skin looks.
Creed: Windsor fragrance
Unbelievably intoxicating! My sister recently introduced me to this limited reserve of Windsor, the fragrance created in 1936 for King Edward VIII. Windsor is handmade from ingredients grown across the empire Edward ruled — a royal blend of British gin, Scottish pine, Canadian cedar, Jamaican lime and more. The second my nose got a whiff of Windsor, it was all over. This scent is truly scrumptious. However, the yumminess comes at a hefty price. While this is a scent worth saving up for, it's only available for a limited time.
BCBG Max Azria: Cropped Faux Fur Shrug, Charcoal
I've been waiting for the perfect cropped poncho to come my way since I saw them come down the runway last February. While this is labeled a shrug, it wears more like a cropped poncho. The warm cozy texture instantly warms you up and holds it in. For me, that is key, as I am always cold. Right now, the light camel color is on sale ... snatch one up while you can!
Lorac: Evening Out Complexion Kit
I am a huge fan of this little compact. I do not usually wear a lot of make-up but I love my light powder base with some lip gloss and mascara, and this little kit lets me step it up a notch. The kit contains 2 concealers, as well as a powder foundation and a pad and brush for application. It is all inside a very cool looking gunmetal compact that I just think looks fabulous. I used the powder foundation alone first and was impressed by the even tone of my skin and that it matched my very white complexion. When I added the concealer my face looked fantastic and my skin imperfections were gone. I have very sensitive skin and was not bothered at all by the make-up compact. My skin felt good. I must say that the compact is large, and while it contains both the make-up and the applicator, this might be an issue if you are carrying a small clutch. Otherwise, it is fabulous.
Philips Norelco: SensoTouch 3D Electric Razor, 1250xWhat a wonderful electric razor! It shaves as close as a blade. I even tried it on my three-day growth. It's very smooth and with its revolving head, it can get into any angle to shave your whiskers.
Twisted Silver: Indulge NecklaceThis necklace is the bees knees. It gave me back a little bit of my groove as I tossed it on and stepped out with my 3 kids, 4 and under. I got compliments galore and even the baby could not break it. Actually, she was a big fan, too. This necklace is light weight while having the chain feeling that I love. It is not like anything I see on anyone else. I feel great when I wear it. The best part, the Indulge can be worn 2 ways and both of them rock. It can be short with a long chain or long with short chains. Either way it is so much fun. The quality is superb and the mixed metal colors make it a neutral. This necklace can be worn every day or it can totally rock an evening look. I now wear it all the time. I am a little in love with it. Indulge me.
SJ Creations: Cranberry Spice Cleansing Hand WashTiming could not have been more perfect for trying out a new hand wash. The scent of cranberry spice is absolutely delightful! Some hand wash scents can be overpowering. Not this one. Just enough to make you feel festive! As much as I washed my hands over the holidays, I was surprised they didn't dry up like prunes. This hand wash did an excellent job of keeping my skin hydrated.
Woody's: Road Trip Travel Kit This travel kit offers products that are needed to give a proper shave while on the road ... and it's easy to travel with. The Pre-Shave Cleanser prepares your face for the hard water of the hotel. The Foaming Shave Gel lets the razor glide across your face. And the Post Shave Balm rescues your face, leaving it with a feeling of freshness. Woody's shaving products have a clean smell that can be used for work or play. I would feel comfortable with the fragrance of the product at an interview or on a date. The travel kit provides quality at an affordable price.
Trixy Xchange: Glam Me In Long Gray Glitter Argyle Arm WarmersHands down, cannot live without my arm warmers. From my simple black ones, to my mega long argyle ones, I am in love. My hands and arms have been super happy so far this season, thanks to Trixy Xchange. The quality of the products is excellent. The are made with cotton, nylon and spandex (though mostly cotton). They are soft, yet they don't give way to stretching out after multiple uses (like, every day for me). I am a bit obsessed and can't wait to add to my collection!
Become: Acne Solution Pack - Exfoliating Face Wash, Oil Control Moisturiser and Spot TreatmentThis is a great set for acne sufferers, as it truly works. I am on my 2nd round already! The cleanser leaves my face super clean, exfoliates and leaves no residue behind. The oil control moistuizer is very thin but totally does it's job. It has an odd smell due to the acne treatment in it, but who cares? It works! The spot treatment is by far the best ever for shrinking blemishes and reducing redness. I could see and feel a difference in my skin after just 3-5 days of using the system morning and night. I have not had a breakout since I started. This is a miracle product!! I've had adult acne for 15 years and tried everything on the market. From the most expensive to the drugstore stuff. Nothing has ever worked like Become. People have even noticed and ccommented on how great my skin looks.
Creed: Windsor fragranceUnbelievably intoxicating! My sister recently introduced me to this limited reserve of Windsor, the fragrance created in 1936 for King Edward VIII. Windsor is handmade from ingredients grown across the empire Edward ruled — a royal blend of British gin, Scottish pine, Canadian cedar, Jamaican lime and more. The second my nose got a whiff of Windsor, it was all over. This scent is truly scrumptious. However, the yumminess comes at a hefty price. While this is a scent worth saving up for, it's only available for a limited time.
BCBG Max Azria: Cropped Faux Fur Shrug, CharcoalI've been waiting for the perfect cropped poncho to come my way since I saw them come down the runway last February. While this is labeled a shrug, it wears more like a cropped poncho. The warm cozy texture instantly warms you up and holds it in. For me, that is key, as I am always cold. Right now, the light camel color is on sale ... snatch one up while you can!
Lorac: Evening Out Complexion KitI am a huge fan of this little compact. I do not usually wear a lot of make-up but I love my light powder base with some lip gloss and mascara, and this little kit lets me step it up a notch. The kit contains 2 concealers, as well as a powder foundation and a pad and brush for application. It is all inside a very cool looking gunmetal compact that I just think looks fabulous. I used the powder foundation alone first and was impressed by the even tone of my skin and that it matched my very white complexion. When I added the concealer my face looked fantastic and my skin imperfections were gone. I have very sensitive skin and was not bothered at all by the make-up compact. My skin felt good. I must say that the compact is large, and while it contains both the make-up and the applicator, this might be an issue if you are carrying a small clutch. Otherwise, it is fabulous.
The team of testers were not paid to review these products. However, most of the products listed above were supplied as samples for review purposes.
