La Fresh Instant Body Soother Wipes

RATING (out of 5 stars): 3 stars

COST: $9.99 for 24

THE SKINNY: After a long run, I am gross. Plain and simple. So gross that I don't even want to climb back in the car. Enter body wipes.

La Fresh Instant Body Soother Wipes are some of the ... um, well ... freshest wipes I have tried. The cooling wipes have a wonderful peppermint fragrance that smells and feels clean.

The wipes are designed to soothe skin with six oils and are part of the brand's eco-beauty line, meaning the wipes are biodegradable, compostable and made with solar energy practices. So you will feel good and feel good about using this product.

I also especially like that you can buy these wipes in a pack of 24 or pack of 18 individually-wrapped wipes (great for keeping in the car).

KEEP OR TOSS: Keep.

CHECK IT OUT: La Fresh has an impressive line of wipes for almost any situation. Save 15% off your order with code GOLAFRESH15.

-- Tested by Carrie

New Samples Galore!

I opened my mailbox today and inside was a sample pack I ordered from Target a while back. Yes, some major retailers offer samples occasionally -- but they do go fast, so you may have to check back often.

This week's samples are for all new products that I have yet to try and they all came in a great (and super-cute) reusable makeup bag.

Here's a preview of what I will be sampling the in upcoming days from the Target bag:

* Burt's Bees Radiance Day Lotion with SPF 15: I am anxious to see if I like this better than the recently-tested sensitive formula that was lacking SPF.

* John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo and Conditioner: This has always been one of my favorite brands (Brilliant Brunette, anyone?) and restoring formulas are a must for my color-treated hair. It also came with a coupon -- double yay!

* Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo and Conditioner: This promises to be a "green" formula and does not contain silicone, paraben or dye. It also claims to be 94 percent biodegradable. I had no clue that shampoos and conditioners were not biodegradable. I'll give you the skinny on that with the review.

* Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes in Evening Soothe: The Pond's product claims to remove waterproof mascara and is a 2010 Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner.

* Loreal Youth Code Day/Night Cream: I have never been one to believe all of the claims of day or night creams but an all-in-one? We'll see.

* TreSemme Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner: Another reputable brand with a "greener" formula. This shampoo contains "lower sulfates" and the conditioner is silicone free.