Personal care products are some of my favorite things to bring back after traveling abroad. When Jeff and I went to The Hague to go to art museums, I needed to find saline solution for my contact lenses. I guess saline isn’t popular in Holland because I went to so many different stores trying to …
More from Butter LONDON’S Glazen Line: Blush and Eye Gloss Mini Set
In early April, I wrote about my experiences with Butter LONDON’S Glazen Eye Gloss in Moonstone. As a cream makeup lover, I am a big fan of this weird, bouncy, mousse or gelĂ©e consistency that’s best applied with my fingers. In fact, I liked it so much that I bought two more Glazen products: blush …
Fashion Flash for the Start of May 2018
Spring has finally arrived to the formerly frozen north, and my gardens are abloom making up for the slow start to the season. It’s the best my flowering trees have looked in years. I am thrilled! This week it’s my privilege to host Fashion Flash, the online digital magazine for women over 40 that’s chockfull …
Beauty Spotlight Team 5 May 2018
This was a fast and, for me, somewhat confusing week. I was mixed up about the date and the time. My sleeping patterns aren’t completely back to EDT yet. I guess Mailchimp, the service that delivers my blogposts, must have been having a tough time too because they forgot to deliver my post from yesterday …
LovelySkin.com: Great Retailer for Mother’s Day or Any Day!
I discovered LovelySkin.com a couple of years ago while searching for the best price on a skincare product that I wanted to buy. My order was filled quickly, there’s free shipping always, I got a 20% off discount that they send with each purchase, and I was completely satisfied with my shopping experience. In addition, …
RITUALS The Ritual of Sakura Soothing Hand Balm: A Dutch Brand!
I’m a big fan of RITUALS Sakura, cherry blossom, bath and body products. I have used three cans of their Foaming Shower Gel (though I have had a problem with the nozzle), and I adore my Sakura Bath and Body Mist. The light, somewhat sweet cherry blossom scent is one of my favorite everyday scents …
I’m Back with Tulip Pix from Holland!
Well, our trip trip to Amsterdam and Holland is sadly over, but we have lots of great memories and photos. I know this is a beauty blog and not a travel blog, but – if you’re interested – I’d like to share some of the highlights from our Dutch trip over the next couple of …
Ulta and Sephora Birthday Gifts and Mini-Hauls
Before we left for our trip, I headed over to Ulta and Sephora to pick up my birthday gifts and to pick up a few things while I had discounts at both stores. Ulta Beauty The April-May-June birthday gift at Ulta is a travel size NARS Orgasm blush. I already have one, so I may …
My New Mascara Love: Benefit Bad Gal Bang!
About a month or so ago, I wrote a post about my favorite mascaras. I still really like them, but I used the Sephora sale as an opportunity to try out the new-ish mascara from Benefit, Bad Gal Bang! I was already a big fan of They’re Real and Roller Lash, so I thought there …
Carol’s Daughter Sacred Tiare Anti-Breakage Anti-Frizz Sulfate-free Shampoo
I haven’t bought my own shampoo in about three years. I’ve still got more shampoo left that I received for trial and review to finish up, but when I ordered it online originally, I goofed and ordered “low suds” shampoo. I’m a mega suds shampoo person, so even though I love the scent of the …
Mid-April 2018 Fashion Flash
This is a hectic week for me. Monday was my birthday, and I had lunch and hung out with my friend Kim and her daughter Emma. Then Jeff brought me pink roses and a beautiful matching birthday cake and then took me out for a lobster and sushi dinner. Although it was pouring rain all …
RecueHer Essentials: Perfect Gift for Graduates, Travelers, Moms on the Go
Last week, I received the coolest little kit that arrived just in time for my trip this week! RESCUEHER. It’s a small vegan leather dopp kit style bag for women that comes with a detachable silver chain in case you want to carry it as a shoulder bag or crossbody. The bag itself comes in …
Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup 14 April 2016
Happy weekend! What are you up to? Any special plans?? I need to jump in the shower and get ready for our afternoon plan. Jeff and I are going to an opening at the Cape Ann Museum, and we’re meeting a friend there. Last night, our friend Sue came over for dinner, and I made …
Tarte Lip Luxuries: My Holiday Splurge with My Favorite Lipsticks
Today is International Kissing Day, so it’s a good time to talk about lipstick! I own probably close to 100 lipsticks, but I have a clear favorite. Although I am not a big fan of mattes, I have fallen in love with a hybrid, a satin matte. My favorite lipstick is Tarte The Lip Sculptor. …
EO Everyone vs Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap: I Need Some Input From You!
Last year, I saw a sponsored post on Facebook for Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap. What caught my eye were the brightly colored labels on the bottles arranged in a jelly bean colored ring. I thought to myself that I needed to try that brand. Next trip to CVS, I stood in front the hand soap …