TOCCA Laila Eau de Parfum Review, Photos

Laila Eau de Parfum ($92; ulta.com) is Tocca's newest addition to their fabulous fragrance lineup. Laila is described as a sweet, sensual and decadent vanilla-amber concoction. The notes include Green Mandarin, Bergamot, Desert Rain Accord, Jasmine Nectar, Lily of the Valley, Cardamom Blossom, Toasted Vanilla, White Woods and Golden Amber. The opening is very fresh and earthy with the right mix of bergamot, green mandarin and a hint of the cardamom blossom. I also get a whiff of the lily, although it is more subtle such as to not make it too heady. The dry down brings out the gorgeous toasted vanilla, white woods and golden amber making it creamy and comforting without being too sweet. The longevity was average on this one. Although an EDP, both this and the solid fragrance lasted about 5-6 hours before fading away slowly. Overall, if you like fresh and crisp, but not too sweet, scents with a creamy dry down, Laila is worth checking out!

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No Makeup Makeup Blush & Lip Color

No Makeup Makeup's new Blush & Lip Color ($46; nomakeupmakeup.com) is balmy, cheek and lip multitasker that comes in three shades. Pink is a neutral nude pink, Peach is a coral peach, while Plum is a deep berry. The colors are gorgeous and flatter a variety of skin tones. The sleek, smooth compact is easy to travel with and the Blush Brush ($35; nomakeupmakeup.com) helps blend product beautifully. The angled shape is perfect for the cheeks and also works as a great brush for cream foundation or contour. The texture of the blush is smooth, creamy and balmy, but not greasy or heavy. It blends easily with fingers or a dense brush and leaves a dewy sheen that looks beautiful. This is a great formula for anyone with normal-dry skin, especially mature skin. These blushes have been on my makeup rotation for a while now and I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for an easy to use cream blush that also works as a light, sheer lip color.

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New Winter Haircare Discoveries For Dry Hair

A few new and new to me haircare finds that I've been trying out with some quick reviews!

PerriconeMD's new haircare range ($25 - $35; perriconemd.com) is a hydrating haircare line that I've been using for my fine, frizzy hair. The Triple Keratin Repair Shampoo cleanses without stripping and the Conditioner is lightly moisturizing without weighing hair down. The Intensive Moisture Repair Mask is the real hero of the collection and helps nourish while hydrating the ends and lengths. I also like the lightweight Damage Defense Treatment Spray that helps with heat protection while detangling and hydrating as a leave-in. The whole range is mildly scented and not too strong, which is a plus for anyone who dislikes overly scented haircare.

Chris Appleton + ColorWow Money Mask ($45; ulta.com) - This is a luxurious mask with a unique gel cream texture that penetrates hair and leaves it silky, smooth looking. I like how glossy his makes my hair and how it manages to do so without weighing hair down.

Garnier Fructis Method For Curls Hair Mask ($21; amazon.com) is another thick hydrating hair mask for wavy-curly hair. It helps define curls beautifully without the flyaways and keeps hair very moisturized and bouncy. It is lightweight and doesn't weigh hair down easily. Great for thicker hair types as well and something I like to use not more than a couple of times a week.

JVN Hair Complete Air Dry Cream ($28; shop.nordstrom.com) - This is something I like to use on my ends and lengths avoiding my scalp. It's a lightweight, airy cream that helps cut down on frizz while air drying and feels moisturizing. This is also something that would work better on normal-not so thick hair types.

Pureology Glow Catcher Oil ($34; ulta.com) - Fantastic, super lightweight hydrating oil that adds a lot of shine and bounce. It also cuts down on drying time and I like to use it on both damp and dry hair. A little on dry hair does a lot to add shine and keeps it looking smooth and frizz free!

Moroccanoil Treatment Mist ($50; shop.nordstrom.com) - Another super hydrating lightweight mist that I love for fine hair that can get frizzy very easily. The scent is fabulous and if you find traditional hair oils weigh your hair down, this is a fantastic find that combines the benefits of an oil in a lightweight mist formula!

NATU Botanicals is a brand that is new to me and I loved their Rosemary & Tea Tree Revitalizing shampoo-conditioner duo. The Shampoo ($13.99; natubotanicals.com) is more balancing than clarifying and helps remove buildup while refreshing roots. The Conditioner ($4.99; natubotanicals.com) is light and great for fine hair that gets weighed down with heavy, waxy haircare. The formula is super clean and the scent is very mild. It cleanses beautifully without product wastage and adds a really nice shine to hair as well.

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