My winter scarves are now out for the season as the coldness has slowly kicked  in here in Sydney. Waiting for the bus the other morning I noticed how dry my skin had become and realised that my winter skin woes had oficially begun. When I arrived at work that very same morning there was a glossy pastel yellow bag awaiting me on my desk and it seemed that those good people at Vaseline had read my mind. Inside was a giant-sized tub of their classic Vaseline Dry Skin Conditioning Lotion with the promise that my skin would be provided for throughout the colder months. No more dry skin for moi! Along with this legendary lotion, I have picked out some of the best winter skin savers for body, hands and face that will keep your skin soft and supple though winter.

Vaseline Dry Skin Conditioning Lotion rrp: $10.99

Carmex Lip Balm Jar rrp: $6.95

A'Kin White Tea & Aloe Vital Hydration Gel Creme rrp: $35.95

Nutrimetics Hydrafinity Moisture Boost Serum rrp: $49

L'Occitane Almond Harvest Supple Skin Oil rrp: $64.95

Kit Pomegranate & Pink Grapefruit Hand Cream rrp: $23.95

Balm Shelter Face Tint SPF 18 rrp: $39.95

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Bliss Balls will be making their debut at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) this year and you heard it here first! Check out www.byronbayblissballs.com.au for more info.

On the subject of sweet treats, I am embarking on a strict juice cleanse in the next couple of weeks which will see me eliminating all sugary goods from my diet (review to follow). Instead I will have to get my beloved sugar-fix from these heavenly-sweet beauty products…here are my picks of the best:

Benefit Sugarbomb 'Sugar Rush Flush' Face Powder rrp: $51.00

At any time, you will find a Benefit ‘boxed’ powder in my handbag!  The packaging is super cute and they are ideal for popping on some colour to your cheeks: Sugarbomb is my latest fave.

MOR Marshmallow Triple-milled Soap rrp: $19.95

 I fell in love with MOR products when I tried their Marshmallow Eau de Parfum a few years back. Marshmallow offers a classic powdery, sweet and delectable candy-scent.

Caribbean Therapy Body Scrub by Aveda rrp: $59.95

Aveda’s Caribbean Body Scrub is the perfect solution for dry skin. Caribbean Cane Sugar is the hero element in this scrub and will leave your skin baby soft and conditioned. It has a delicious scent of  syrupy Caribbean coconut oil mixed with citrusy island aromas.

Burt's Bees Super Shiny Lipgloss in 'Sweet Pink' rrp: $17.95

Get lushious lips with Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Lip Gloss.  A 100% natural formula gloss which moisturises lips while providing a brilliant sheer colour gloss. Sunflower oil and sweet almond oil intensely moisturise the lips, leaving them soft, supple and healthy while citrus oils give a fresh, natural flavour. Sweet Pink is a gorgeous subtle pink shade with a hint of sparkle.

Slick Caramel rrp: $27

Curl Candy rrp: $27

L’Oreal Professional’s ‘Play Ball’ hair care range make hair-styling super fun. There is something for all hair types. I’ve used both the Curl Candy (A cherry candy flavoured curl defining gel cream) and Slick Caramel which is the equivalent of creme brulee for your hair (it works as a straightening cream to tame fly-aways).

Effervescent Revitilizing Sugar Cubes rrp: $4.95

 L’Occitane Effervescent Revitalizing Sugar Cubes give the body energy and vitality. Pop them in your bath and watch them dissolve in the water, these sugar cubes provide essential oils of mint, pine and rosemary.

Sweet Coconut Lip Butter rrp: $9.95

I’ve previously touched upon my love of the Spa Paradisa range and the Sweet Coconut Lip Butter is one of my faves. The sweet coconut scent reminds me of holidays and it’s a great little lifesaver for dry, sun damaged lips.

Marc Jacobs Biscotti rrp: $99

And finaaaallly, my last pick is the fabulous Marc Jacobs Biscotti scent from the 2010 Splash Collection. I sampled this at DJ’s the other weekend and was delighted with it’s charming and light nutty-vanilla scent. This one is Limited Edition so get in while you can!

 Dreamy, sweet and innocent: here is my pick of the very best vanilla beauty products that will leave you smelling totally scrumptious!

Sweet Treats Petit Parfum in Vanilla by Urban Rituelle is the ideal handbag companion and is great for a quick spritz of vanilla on the go!

Sweet Treats Petit Parfums- rrp: $12.95, available from selected boutiques across Australia, www.urbanrituelle.com.au

L’Occitane’s Vanilla Home Perfume is a gorgeous warm, caramel-scented spray, which gives your home an inviting fragrance…

L’Occitane Home Perfume- rrp: $32.95  , www.loccitane.com.au 

For a naturally calming skin-treat, St Ives Swiss Vanilla Body Moisturiser is a good option to restore dry skin:

St Ives moisturiser-rrp: $5.49, www.stivesbeauty.com.au

MOR’s Lip Delight in French Vanilla, is a decadent gloss, which comes in a cute vintage-style tin, it’s priced at $19.95 and is available from David Jones, Myer and selected boutiques across Australia, www.mor.com.au

 Spa Coconut & Vanilla Creamy Shower Cleanser by Natio ($10.95) works as a luxurious face and body wash that leaves skin soft, clean, moisturised and subtly scented.

The Natio range is available from David Jones, Myer and selected pharmacies, www.natio.com.au

 P.s -for the very best edible sweet treat try: Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla Ice Cream- yummo!!

*B&J’s is available throughout Sydney and Melbourne from selected retailers: visit www.benandjerry.com.au for details.

Picture credit: www.benandjerry.com.au