A Midsummer's Beauty Essential: Bliss Problem Salved

One of the great tragedies in my life - and there have been many - is the perennial thigh chafing that comes from my commitment to cupcakes (and my lack of commitment to pilates.)

Summer only exacerbates the problem, with heat and humidity leading to major discomfort.  But Bliss's clever, little multi-use Problem Salved stick offers comfort and solutions, in a world so often bereft of both.

This emollient balm soothes sunburn, diminishes the discomfort of bug bites, tames pesky flyaways, moisturizes cuticles and perhaps most importantly, prevents chafing (emphasis MINE.)

Try it as on your heels and toes as a blister block or apply Problem Salved to your inner thighs to avoid thigh rub-age and discomfort under breezy summer dresses. It's nothing short of a miracle worker - I keep one tucked in my desk, my purse and my medicine cabinet.

Pick up your own piece of Bliss for just $9.

FTC Disclosure: I received a press sample for potential review.

Foot Saviors: Secrets to Making Shoes Comfortable

Like many women, I have a weakness for beautiful shoes that inevitably seem to kill my feet. So, along the way, I've created an arsenal of 'foot saviors' - products that make uncomfortable shoes a bit more bearable.

Tops on my list are Foot Petals. Available in several styles including Heavenly Heels, Amazing Arches and Killer Kushionz, these insoles add a bit of cushion and also function as shock absorbers. Not to mention - if you're a sale shopper (who isn't these days?) and snag shoes in a half size larger than your usual size, try adding inserts to make them feel up to a half size smaller.

Bliss Problem Salved 20-in-1 Wonder Balm is also a major foot savior for me - I always have this convenient 20-use product tucked in my bag. Simply swipe the handy dandy stick anywhere that you need blister protection and a need of moisture - try it on heels and the tops of feet, in particular.

Last but not least, in times of emergency (read: I already have a blister), I love Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister Cushions. These waterproof and cushioned gel pads stay put (even through a few days worth of showers) and heal blisters painlessly and quickly. Snag them at drugstores nationwide or via drugstore.com.

What are you secret Foot Saviors? Tell me about them in the comments!