Hydrating my lips is a year round thing for me. My dry lips feel much better during the summer than during the winter, not surprisingly, but I work at keeping them moisturized everyday. Everyone’s skin and lips are different, and you have to know what works for you. At night, I use medical grade lanolin, …
Maye Musk Is A New Face of CoverGirl
Last night I went out to dinner with a friend at the spur of the moment, and I hadn’t stockpiled any blogposts to put up. When I got home, I was going through the news online, and I noticed something of interest to me in the world of beauty. You may have seen it already, …
Julie G’s Bohemian Nail Color Collection Summer/Fall 2017
The Summer of Love was 50 years ago, 1967. 50 years! Wow, I can’t believe it! The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has a tribute exhibit that started this past summer of poster art from that era. I haven’t seen it yet, but Jeff and I may go to the MFA on Monday. Maybe …
Laurme Sensitive Skincare Collection Review & Giveaway for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month has personal significance for me and my family because my father died from breast cancer. He was one of the rare 2% of men who had breast cancer. It was especially difficult for him, a very masculine guy, to have what he considered to be …
Fashion Flash 2 October 2017
Today’s the first Monday in October, and that means a new fall edition of Fashion Flash, the online emag for women 40+. This week, FF is being hosted by Mirabai from Moving Free. I love Mirabai’s posts and videos on exercise and wellness. You should check out her site if you haven’t already. What you …
September 2017 Beauty Empties
Beauty empties and used up products from September! This is the month that I finally broke down and decided to toss the shower sponge and poof that I’ve had hanging up for ages. I stopped using them months ago because they’re more than a year old. When I look back at the photo from …
Beauty Spotlight Team 1 October 2017
Because of our Yom Kippur holiday, it was a very hectic weekend. When I got home from the synagogue last night, I was so exhausted I went to bed almost immediately and forgot all about the Beauty Spotlight Team’s weekly roundup. So it’s a little late. No biggie, right? Although the sun is out today, …
Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment
There are some skincare products that are an instant hit for me, and Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment is one of them. I’ve been using it for more than three months, so I’ve got plenty of experience with this terrific treatment product. Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment contains 5% AHA/Glycolic Acid and is …
Stalking the Aurora Borealis in Massachusetts
I was going to write a regular beauty blogpost for today, but early last evening I got an email from a group of amateur astronomers that I follow, Gloucester Area Astronomy Club (GAAC), that indicators showed that the aurora might be visible near where I live. Usually the aurora stays up north in Canada, Alaska, …
Clean Your Jewelry The Easy Way With Connoisseurs
Just last week at CVS with my 30% off coupon, I bought myself a tub of Connoisseurs Silver Jewelry Cleaner. This liquid jewelry cleaner is like magic. It cleans my silver jewelry within seconds. I’ve been using this jewelry cleaner for decades. It’s just the best! But sometimes, I don’t want to submerge my …
What I’m Testing Out Now: Fall 2017
I’m drowning in skincare products! This is not a complaint, just a statement of fact. I have received about a ton of new skincare products for test and review. I guess as a beauty blogger of a certain age, I get sent skincare products much more often than I receive makeup, lol. I am …
Fashion Flash First Fall Monday 2017
Oh, I wish it were Friday because I was trying to make the title all “F”s, lol. Just kidding. Hope your week is off to a good start. This first Monday of Fall 2017 is the launch of this week’s edition of Fashion Flash, the online lifestyle, beauty, travel, health and wellness, exercise, and fashion …
Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub
I love masks and scrubs. I think they make a big difference in the look and feel of my skin. Removing dead skin cells at the end of the summer is a necessity for me. Skincare products work so much better if they are applied to smooth skin. Lately, I’ve been using Derma E Microdermabrasion …
Beauty Spotlight Team First Fall 2017 Edition
Happy first weekend of fall! We’re adding new members to The Beauty Spotlight Team, and we’d love it if you helped us welcome them as they come aboard. This week we’d like to introduce you to Shelley of Polarbelle. Shelley lived in Alaska for many many years; hence her great blog name. But she’s now …
La Mia Perla Eau de Parfum: A Surprise from Scentbird
Gee, was I surprised when I opened up my mailbox and saw a shiny black quilted mailing envelope from Scentbird in there. I thought I had suspended my subscription till November, but I guess I hadn’t. Inside the envelope was a black fabric pouch with a red atomizer inside. No information, no card. Just …