Shopping Guide - Skincare and Beauty

I’m addicted to dessert-scented bath and body products so you can imagine how my jaw dropped when I saw the list of over 80 scents at TheBodyBakery.com. Reading the list of “flavors,” I am not ashamed to admit that I started drooling. Click to continue reading »

Clean ‘n’ Casual Kit

Mommy Makeup
What: A selection of makeup kits for moms-on-the-go that contains all you need for a fresh face every morning.
Why We Love It: New York City mom and makeup artist Debra Rubin-Roberts wanted to streamline her beauty routine, so she made this line of all-in-one kits that include "paint by number" directions for every part of your face. An easy to use product, it promises to keep your makeup application time to seven minutes — maximum.
Shop Here For: Concealer, lip gloss, brow tint, gel eyeliner and more.
Our Favorite: The Clean-n-Casual Kit ($88), offered in five shades (from light to dark), which includes a face chart, concealer, dual powder with SPF, bronzer, lip and cheek tint, mascara and a mesh makeup bag.
Celeb Fans: 30 Rock star Tina Fey
CBB Deal: Save 15% when you use coupon code CBB15 plus shipping is always free for orders over $25.
Check out our previous in-depth review of Mommy Makeup here!

Precious Pak

Love Me Baby Me
What: An all-natural line of skincare products for children and babies.
Why We Love It: Founded by a mom on a mission — Rosemary Anthony — the products are gentle and 100 percent natural, utilizing preservatives derived from flowers. Rosemary uses the hypoallergenic, vegan-friendly, paraben- and phthalate-free lotions and shampoos on her daughter, who suffers from Urticaria.
Shop Here For: Tear-free bubbly wash, shampoo, lightweight moisturizer, hair putty and soothing "butt balm."
Our Favorites: The Precious Pak ($25), which bundles all five products from the line into one cute gift box.

Bubble Bath Tote

California Baby
What: Allergen-free hair, body, bath and skincare products for babies and children.
Why We Love It: From citronella sunscreen lotion ($17.99) and botanical moisturizing cream ($8.95-13.50) to calming bubble bath ($12.50), you might want to steal some of these products for yourself. While several items come in yummy scents, many are scent-free, and most are available in travel sizes for convenient toting in diaper bags and suitcases.
Shop Here For: All-natural newborn basics like diaper rash cream, body wash, gentle sunscreen, non-talc powder and other items for sensitive skin. Themed gift baskets for diaper care and bath time are lots of fun, too.
Our Favorites: The eight aromatherapy bubble baths ($12.50) serve different purposes — to calm, to combat cold and flu, to soothe overtired babies, and more. Plus, they come with colorful bubble wands. Any of the gift sets make great baby shower gifts too!

Mustela – carried at Skinstore.com
What: A comprehensive line of skin and hair care products for newborns, babies and children as well as expectant and new moms.
Why We Love It: Thescent! That, and the fact that all Mustela products are designed to benon-irritating, hypoallergenic, tested under dermatological control andheld to strict pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. (It’s theleading brand in European pharmacies for a good reason!) 
Our Favorites: Cleansing and Soothing Wipes for Diaper Change ($10), Dermo-Pediatrics Stelaker ($12) really gets rid of cradle cap,High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50 ($15), andStretch Marks Intensive Action ($39).
Celeb Fans: Marcia Cross, Constance Zimmer, Brooke Shields, Denise Richards

Tummy Rub

Mama Mio
What: Touted as "Skincare for Supermamas," this popular line of lotions helps to banish cellulite, reduce stretch marks and firm skin.
Why We Love It: Founded by three beauty-expert moms — who have seven children between them — the line was developed to help keep pregnant bodies looking great by utilizing Omega acids and other important nutrients to really finesse the skin.
Shop Here For: Creams and lotions that have serious results, whether reducing the appearance of scars, moisturizing skin, preventing sagging breasts, or removing dead skin.
Our Favorites: The Tummy Rub Oil ($35), which is packed with Omega 3, 6 and 9 to help speed your skin’s healing abilities. The smell is delicious and it will always remind you of this special time in your life!
Celeb Fans: Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham, Tori Spelling and Rachel Weisz, among others.
CBB Deal: Get Free Standard Shipping (UPS Ground) and a Free Deluxe Sample of thehottest celebrity body care from Mama Mio on orders over $45, exclusiveof tax and shipping, when you use coupon code CELEBBODY at mamamio.com.  One per customer, while supplies last, cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer.  (Expires July 17, 2009.)