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A few months ago, I posted about my spring/summer Target Beauty Box. Recently, I found out that Target was offering two more beauty boxes for Fall 2015, each $5 including delivery. I chose the Honor Roll box. You have to act fast to score a Target Beauty Box because they sell out very fast. The box …
I’ve been trying all kinds of sunscreens. I am looking for that perfect combination of reliably blocking the sun’s UVA/UVB rays and being comfortable to wear. I usually prefer physical block sunscreen. Recently, I was sent a new kind of sunscreen for me: Brush On Block Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. It comes in an attractive black …
A few weeks ago, I got another unexpected gift from my dear friend in Ohio who definitely knows my taste in makeup! She’s the kind soul who sent me the Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek blush that I adore and reviewed a while back, and she added to my TT collection by sending me one of …
I don’t toot my own horn all that often, but I thought I’d let you know how happy I was to learn that Never Say Die Beauty was in included in Preen.Me’s “50 Beauty Blog You Should Be Reading”! I was thrilled because I was in really great company on that list. And thanks to …
In February 2014, I got to spend almost a week in Phoenix staying at a resort that was right across the street from where I was conducting a market research project. I was thrilled to get out of snowy Massachusetts! On a day off, I had a facial at the resort’s spa. There, I was …
Another summer week has flown by. I wish time would slow down at this lovely time of year. I grow perennials. My garden is at its peak, and unfortunately, that means fewer flowers from now on, boo hoo. But I thought I’d show you photos of some of my lilies in bloom. Most of the …
Welcome to our new Beauty Spotlight Team series: GUILTY PLEASURES. The way the Beauty Spotlight Team works is to do alternate weeks: one week with links to posts published by members of the team during the previous two weeks that we think you’ll enjoy and the following week a special series. After much brainstorming we decided …
Last month, I reviewed Nourish Organic Body Lotion that I found in my stash. And I complained that it wasn’t hydrating enough for my very dry skin. The folks at Nourish Organic read my review, and they were kind enough to send me two products designed for very dry skin like mine for me to try …
This month’s ipsy bag arrived this afternoon, Summer Lovin’. The makeup bag is cotton with an attractive, bright ikat print. So what did I get? Here are the goods: Tarte Park Ave Princess Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer, 0.11 oz./3.0 g, deluxe sample: I’m a big fan of Tarte so it’s great to get something from …
Did you ever get a skincare product that you could hardly wait to use? I often feel this way about makeup, but not often for skincare. But when I received Xanadu 24K Gold Serum by ISA Professional, I could hardly wait to open it. This is why. Look at it! Isn’t it gorgeous?! Those are …
I’m a jewelry fanatic. I wear jewelry every day. I am never without earrings, necklace, watch, ring, and bracelet just about every day. I even like to wear jewelry to the beach. But whenever I do wear some jewelry to the beach, I’m concerned about losing it. Enter TribeTats Jewelry-Inspired Temporary Metallic Tattoos. I received …
When I received the new makeup collection from butterLONDON (reviewed and swatched here) featuring the shade, Ladybird, a gorgeous tomato red, I fell in love with the Bloody Brilliant Lip Crayon. I wished that I owned the entire collection of butterLONDON Bloody Brilliant lip crayons. Lo and behold, my wish came true. (Next time, I’ll wish to …
What a gorgeous summer weekend in New England! Is it nice where you are, too? Here are this weeks posts from Beauty Blog Coalition. Lots of variety this week: makeup organizers, how to get smooth legs, subbie unboxing, hair curling tools, makeup reviews and a butterLONDON Lip Crayon giveaway, and my new spa sandals. Check …
As always, the Beauty Spotlight Team has been busy: testing new products, creating new looks, explaining new techniques. Take a look. There’s lots to read and learn! See the Top 10 Beauty Picks for a Luminous Golden Glow on Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog! Wondering what the heck strobing is? Check out Hairspray and Highheels for …
Oh, why do things always get lost at the bottom of my makeup bag? Probably because I’ve got too much in there. But I went hunting in the bag and came up with Maybelline Face Studio Master Conceal, this week’s Friday Find. I bought it a couple of months ago at CVS, forgot to review …