Just a quick hello to wish all the mothers, grandmothers, mother-surrogates, and pet moms, a very Happy Mother’s Day. Enjoy your special day with your loved ones in person, on Zoom, on the phone, or via FaceTime. Hope it’s special! If your skin is dry and parched from the winter, Prime Beauty Blog says give …
Upping My Firming Game with New UpLift Firming Serum from City Beauty
You probably know by now that my key beauty issue is firming. I have been working on firming the loose skin under my brows and above my crease since I was in my 40s, and it has definitely made a difference. A while back, I got serious about firming the skin on my jawline. I’ve …
My Five Favorite Facial Sunscreens for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Although many of us wear sunscreen year round, it’s always good to have a reminder. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and though we’re all aware of skin cancer, the focus on it during the month of May provides us with an opportunity to check our sunscreen stashes and make sure we’re ready for more …
Regrow Your Vegetables from Scraps in a Glass of Water
I love all kinds of DIY projects. So when I read about regrowing certain vegetables in a glass of water, I was in. I think that this is a form of hydroculture, but it is different from hydroponics where plants are grown in mineral nutrient solutions in water. What I’ve been doing is taking vegetables …
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydrogel Patches
A month ago, I wrote about the Derma E Vitamin C collection’s Concentrated Serum and Cleansing Paste (here). Since then, I’ve been using the third product in the trio, Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydrogel Patches. Over the years, I have had other eye gel patches, but I have never really gotten into them …
Early May Fashion Flash with Your True Self Blog
This week’s edition of Fashion Flash is hosted by our wonderful Angie from Your True Self Blog. Here’s what’s on tap: how to protect your skin from blue light from digital screens a recipe for the yummy and unique Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa Fresca an interview with designer Franne Gold about how she has kept her …
Project Pan Update: April 2020 Beauty Empties
This past month I did much better using up beauty products than I did in March. In particular, I used up quite a few large bottles and jars that I will be happy to recycle. While I often use up more facial skincare products than any other category, in April bath and body came out …
May Day Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
Prime Beauty says her April Boxycharm Box hit a home run this month. See if you agree! Searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends the Spongellé Flower Child Collection of Body Wash Infused Buffers! They smell amazing and they gently exfoliate the skin and leave it soft and silky …
Lumene CC Cream Redux and My LOTD
Yesterday, I had to go to CVS to pick up a necessity. So I put on my mask and gloves and I went inside the store. I had to buy an OTC med that I was running out of, and I wanted to take advantage of some Extrabucks and a 35% discount that were expiring. …
MAC Prep + Prime Lip Base
Ever try one of those beauty products that is a game changer for you? Well, I found one that is for me. It’s not a new product. In fact, I’m late to the game, but I’m glad I finally tried it. MAC Prep + Prime Lip Base is my lipgloss savior. I love to wear …
My April “Full Bloom” Ipsy Plus Bag
April’s almost over already. With staying at home, lots of folks are saying that April feels like it has lasted for years! It’s been rainy and cold for the past few weeks here north of Boston, so my garden that was ahead of the game in March is now pretty much behind the curve in …
Fashion Flash Spring Awakening Edition
This week’s Spring Awakening edition of Fashion Flash is hosted by the accomplished Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of Love Your Age. She’s working on a weekly newsletter on menopause, in addition to all of the other amazing things that she does. So if you have any menopause related questions or issues, sign up! But here’s …
Misfits Market: How I’m Getting Produce without Going to the Store
Since I have been unsuccessful at getting deliveries from both Instacart and Whole Foods/Amazon Prime, I go to the supermarket when necessary. But I have been trying to limit the number of times I go to the supermarket to every 2-3 weeks. I try to think about what I’ll need that will stay fresh. I …
Multitasking Blue Defender: Derma E Blue Light Shield Concentrated Serum
As we spend more time at home, some of us (I’m talking about myself here) are spending more time on our computers and phones. And we are exposing ourselves to more blue light from our screens. Back in October, I wrote about City Beauty Blue Light Defense (reviewed here), a moisturizing gel to screen out …
Beauty Spotlight Team 3rd Week April Roundup
How are you doing this week? Hope you are well and adjusting to being at home. Please take care xo Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog loves masking and has selected ten of the top pick face masks to pamper yourself in these tough times! It’s all about self care nowadays with the salons closed. Stacie from …