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    What’s in My Shower {Body}

    What's in My Shower

    Anyone who knows me is well aware I can be quite the product junkie. I say that, however, I am a far cry from a samples hoarder. I find excessive amounts of anything to be quite overwhelming. Now I know what you’re thinking, too many shoes, Tracy? Handbags? Now come on! Ok, ok .. there comes a time when we have to be flexible and make exceptions. When it comes to what’s in my shower, I pretty much have narrowed down my product loves. I rarely re-purchase anything new because when it comes to my shower routine, the products I currently use serve every purpose … performance, smell, lasting power, and pretty packaging. Pretty packaging? I know, girly-issues!

    What's in My Shower

    As I contemplated how much of what’s in my Shower to share in one post, I decided it would be easier to keep it broken down into categories. This couldn’t possibly be due to the fact that I have such an arsenal of products, could it?  My husband and I have four corner shelves in our shower (two in the front and two in the back) … to which three shelves are devoted to me. This was all strategic on my part, but my husband had no idea when we built our house. I explained to him that he could take the two in the front corner and I would kindly just take the two in the back … of course, making it more convenient for him.  Let’s be real, what all does a man need in the shower anyway, but a couple items from the dollar store? His Suave 2-in-1 shampoo and Lever 2000 fit perfectly on one little shelf.

    What's in My Shower

    L’Occitane Delicious Hand Soap – I’m sure it’s no surprise to see some L’Occitane products in my shower. I’ve talked about this ‘Almond’ line from L’Occitane numerous times on my social media sites. I LOVE the L’Occitane Delicious Hand Soap. Speaking of hands … it is hands-down, my go-to and ONLY bar soap I faithfully use. This soap gives a gentle exfoliation and has a wonderful scent. I love the smaller size, the affordability, and the fact that it lasts just as long, if not longer, than a normal drugstore soap.  Affordable luxury at its finest! No Zest-fully clean for this girl, and I’ll leave the 2000 parts (Lever) for the hubby.

    L’Occitane Shower Oil – This Almond Oil enriched Shower Oil by L’Occitane will transform your shower experience. When it comes to shaving those beautiful gams, nothing can top it. When the oil comes in contact with water, it transforms into a delicate foam. This Shower Oil leaves your skin super soft & leaves you smelling AMAZING! If your running late in the morning, this product is all you need. You can skip the body lotion and mist of perfume, and you’ll still leave the house feeling and smelling Divine. Also sold at Sephora

    What's in My Shower

    You know a product is tried and true when the person writing the blog post has extras waiting in the wings. I cannot be without these LOVES!

    What's in My Shower

    Tree Hut Detoxifying Mediterranean Salt Scrub { Fig & Olive } – If you’re in need of a good shower scrub down, this Tree Hut Detoxifying Mediterranean Salt Scrub is AMAZING! It smells INCREDIBLE, and leaves your skin super soft. I use a body scrub once or twice a week. If I’m self-tanning, I always make sure to do a good exfoliate prior to my self-tanning application. This one does the job.

    What's in My Shower

    Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit Bath & Shower Gel – Let me just start out by saying that this product is part of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2015‘. So if Oprah says it’s good, who needs me? The product description for the Fresh ‘Hesperides Grapefruit’ Bath & Shower Gel says, “An invigorating formula enhanced with nourishing Shea butter that revitalizes and gently cleanses the skin.” This product deserves so much more love (and marketing) than what the brand ‘Fresh’ is giving it. The citrus scent in this product is the perfect morning wake-up call. Depending on my day, sometimes I shower in the morning and sometimes evening. When showering in the morning, you better believe I am lathering this baby on my loofah. The scent truly gives you that positive, energetic, conquer-the-day feeling. Also sold at Sephora

    What's in My Shower

    If you’re wondering what razor I use, it’s actually a mens. How I came upon my love for this men’s razor was quite by accident. While showering one morning, I dropped and broke my ‘Venus’ razor. Dripping wet, I snuck out and searched my husband’s toiletry case for his razor. I jumped back into the shower, shaved my legs, and fell in love with a new razor. I didn’t buy myself one for about five days. So every morning like clockwork I would sneak and use his, dry it off and put it back ever so perfectly in his case ….  he never knew, and never will. And so the story goes of my love of the Gillette Mach 3 men’s razor.

    So that’s what I am currently using in my shower. What body products are you using right now? Also, let me know if you would like to see what hair products I use in the shower.

    Body Soap: L’Occitane Delicious Hand Soap | Shower Oil: L’Occitane Shower Oil, refill here  also sold at Sephora | Body Scrub: Tree Hut Detoxifying Mediterranean Salt Scrub Fig & Olive | Bath & Shower Gel: Fresh’HesperidesGrapefruit’ Bath & Shower Gel  also sold at Sephora| Loofah:  Body Scrubber  Razor:  Gillette Mach 3 + Refills 
    xoTracy

    Beauty

    Welcome & Merry Christmas { Giveaway }

    Beauty Bag Giveaway

    Merry Christmas and Welcome to the launch of my blog! There couldn’t be a more beautiful time of year to bring this to you – The Christmas Season! Such a joyous time of celebrating the birth of something new. It’s also a time of giving, and a time of receiving! I am a giver! And I can’t help but think of you this year as I am planning out my gift giving.

    As a token of my appreciation to all the love and support I have received from each and every one of you, I would like to share some holiday cheer, and do a little giveaway. It is because of you and your kind requests, that my blog has been thought about, prayed about and came to conclusion. I am thrilled to have followers both young and old and I love the interaction I have with both. As I was planning out my personalized gift to share with one lucky subscriber, I decided upon a gift that my young following base would enjoy for themselves, but one that ladies of my age would enjoy, as well … whether to give, or split up the products between themselves and other loved ones. As you know, I love all things beauty, and I know for myself, I would absolutely love to receive a customized gift full of such pretty delights. With that being said, it is a pleasure for me to give this gift and put it in the hands of someone else who shares in this love of makeup & all things girly.

    Beauty Bag Giveaway

    Products from ‘Love & Beauty by Forever 21 * Pressed Powder with Argan Oil $6.90  * Volumizing Mascara with Argan Oil $5.90  * Hydrating Concealer with Argan Oil $4.90  * Hydrating Lipstick with Argan Oil $4.90

    Beauty Bag Giveaway

    Products from ‘Love & Beauty’ by Forever 21 * Grapefruit Cleansing Tissues $4.90  * Lint Roller with Refill $1.00 Product from Lush  *Luxury Lush Pud $6.95

    Beauty Bag Giveaway

    e.l.f. eyelash curler $3.00 @ Target or Walmart  * Up & Up Blush Brush $5.99 @ Target * Hollywood Blotting Papers $4.97 @ Walmart

    Cosmetic Bag * Soho FUNKtionally Fun Weekender $5.08 (clearanced) @ Target

    * Giveaway Value $57.76 * + a couple extra’s I threw in (not pictured) xoxo

    I am thrilled to have you stop by, and hope you enjoy all that I have in store. I enjoy being interactive with you, giving information, answering questions and doing what I can to inspire you. I encourage you to be a part of this process with me. Please subscribe to my blog, follow me and like my social media. I’m excited to do this and look forward to sharing it with you. I Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!

    It’s giveaway time! The Giveaway will run until Friday, December 18, 2015 at 12 AM ET. The giveaway is open internationally. All entrants under the age of 18 must have parental permission to enter. ONE person will win every item shown in the giveaway.

    You can enter by following the directions in the Rafflecopter widget posted below (check out this blog post for more information on entering Rafflecoptor giveaways). The directions include, Step 1) Subscribe to my newsletter in the Subscription box located at the right hand side of this website. Step 2) In the ‘Comment’ box below, leave me a comment with 1-2 suggestions on what you would like to see a post about on this blog. Step 3) on my Instagram or Facebook, ‘like’ the photo showing the picture of the giveaway. It’s that easy! By entering this giveaway, you agree to subscribe to the TracyHensel.com newsletter. I’ll announce the winner on THIS blog post and contact them directly through email. I wish you Merry Christmas and Good Luck!

    CONGRATULATIONS to Donna Paul!!! Donna is the winner of my ‘Beauty Bag!’

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    xoTracy