Get the Inside Scoop on Beauty for Women over 40
I’m still feeling good about ipsy. I got my July bag yesterday. The theme is Hot Summer Nights, appropriate for July. The bag itself is cute, a metallic silver plastic makeup bag adorned with beach umbrellas. I’m happy with 4 out of the 5 items that I received: theBalm Meet Matte Trimony Eyeshadow, an eyeshadow …
Last year, my friend and sister blogger, LolaSeiscento of Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog, turned me on to Barney’s periodic beauty events. I don’t know whether to thank her or not, lol, because she definitely has gotten me hooked. The beauty event happens a few times a year. You purchase a certain dollar amount of beauty or …
There’s no shortage of great haircare products out there. In fact, I have so many different hair products that it takes a lot to impress me. But recently I read a review from Cindy at Prime Beauty Blog for Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock that got my attention. Then I was given the opportunity to …
I recently received a box from the U.K. containing the most adorably packaged skincare products from two brands that I believe are sister brands: Oils of Heaven and Balm Balm. Oils of Heaven Oils of Heaven’s mission is to scour the world for the most effective beauty oils and introduce them to the world. They …
Tatcha is a skincare company that truly understands and values all kinds of beauty. Based on beauty rituals from the geishas, Tatcha pairs ancient beauty secrets with cutting edge science to create perhaps the perfect skincare brand. I’m always excited to see what’s new from Tatcha. Every package I receive from Tatcha is a work of art. …
The weekend’s almost over. I think I lucked out that it wasn’t a beach weekend, because Jeff was kind enough to dig up the overgrown boxwoods and plant the new but small golden Cripps cypress shrubs (the green and yellow ones on either side of the steps, not the skeletal spruces in the urns) that …
This week from the Beauty Spotlight Team, Christa from Perilously Pale shares her Makeup Storage and Organization. You’ll never know it by looking, but she actually just streamlined her collection and reorganized! Come see how she stores her precious pretties! OK, I’m beyond jealous. Though Christa still hasn’t completed the finishing touches on her new makeup room, …
I love summer, and I love summer colors. Pastels, water colors, floral shades, I love ’em all. A few months ago, Zoya had a sale on minis. Minis are great. I have too many nail polish bottles so minis are much better for me than full size. I can’t remember the last time I used …
Through blogging, I have met a number of bloggers who are makeup artists. They all use airbrushing in their professional work as well as for their own makeup. From talking to them and seeing their work, I’ve been curious about airbrushing, and I wondered if I, a “civilian”, could do it myself. I really really …
Ulta Beauty emailed me a 20% off coupon last week that was good for most prestige brands and products. I needed to buy a gift for a friend, and far be it for me to not take advantage of a beauty sale to replace a staple and/or try something new. I did both. I’m nearing …
We must be entering the golden age of hair styling tools because there seems to be lots of new gadgets out there to try. I recently received the InStyler Max Rotating Iron to test. The InStyler is sort of a flat iron and curling iron in one. You can get straight hair or you can …
I know most everyone is busy with friends and family during this weekend that celebrates both Canada Day and Independence Day. But in case you want to take a break, remember that there are lots of sales on makeup and cosmetics this weekend. Today/Saturday is the last day of the Ulta Beauty 20% off sale, …
Congratulations to Tee A, the winner of the Bioderma Sebium Micellar Giveaway on NSDB! Woo hoo! I just sent her an email letting her know she was chosen by the Rafflecopter widget, and she is really on the ball! I heard back from her within 2 minutes. Yay! Thank you so much to all of you …
I love herbs. I grow basil, thyme, cilantro, parsley, sage, rosemary, oregano, and lavender. They’re easy to grow. I love how they smell. I use them in cooking all the time. I’ve made sachets with the lavender. Herbs are my friends 😉 Because of my interest in herbs, I really wanted to try PurErb skincare products. They’re made …
I travel a fair amount, so I’m always curious about anything that removes makeup easily and without having to carry more liquids and gels with me. So when I was offered an opportunity to try GLOV, a new microfiber makeup removing cloth, I responded without hesitation. How To Use GLOV GLOV works with water alone, …