The Boxwalla February eco-luxe beauty box, A Collector of Seeds features two full-size products from British brand Votary. Their Super Seed Oil ($110.00 value) and Super Seed Nutrient Cream ($102.00 value) only cost $49.95. These nourishing gems are a blend of 22 seed oils that are omega-rich, and they calm and pamper even the most …
The Cashmere Sweater Chinese Retailer Saga Part II
I want to let you know that I just discovered a potentially useful website called www.scamadviser.com. I checked the website Janeswear.com that I ordered the cashmere sweaters from, and it had been given a 20% Trustscore rating, a “very low” rating. Gee, I wish I had known about this website before I ordered! But now …
Molton Brown Bizarre Brandy Shower Gel for Holiday 2019
I’ve written recently and about a million times how much I adore Molton Brown’s limited edition scent from last holiday season, 2018: Muddled Plum. Definitely my best find in 2019 (reviewed again here). I loved it so much I bought the shower gel, body lotion and EDT as well as backups in case they don’t …
Robin McGraw Revelation Skincare Giveaway Winner Announcement
Congratulations to Gloria P., the winner of the Robin McGraw Revelation Skincare Giveaway! Woo hoo! Gloria wins both the Dot Your Eyes Eye Cream and the OMG Instant Face Shaper <3 Thank you all for entering the giveaway, for subscribing, tweeting, following etc. I really appreciate it! xoxo And stay tuned for another giveaway coming …
A Sucker Is Born Every Minute or I Must Resist the Ads on FB for Chinese Knockoffs
What in heaven’s name is wrong with me? I don’t seem to have good judgement at all. I succumb to the siren’s song of ads from unknown retailers that I see on Facebook all the time. But maybe, just maybe, I’ve finally learned my lesson. Cheap Sandals That Didn’t Fit and Smelled Bad In August, …
MLK Day Fashion Flash
This week’s edition of Fashion Flash is hosted by the dynamic duo of podcasting, Ladies Roadmap! Here’s what’s on tap: a beauty subscription box that you need to know about what to avoid in your workout routine drugstore beauty favorites an amazing exfoliator that’s number one in Japan how to keep high maintenance hair color …
My Zoya Haul Featuring Joss, A Pretty Pink Neutral
I haven’t bought any nail polish in almost a year. On my bad luck day in June when I got stung by wasps and got my thumb stuck in a folding chair, my thumbnail was damaged. Now almost 7 months later, my nail has recovered in spite of the fact that I recently sliced it …
MLK Weekend Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
I usually try to post Beauty Spotlight Team early Saturday morning, and that means putting it together on Friday night. But last night, Jeff and I watched The Two Popes with Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce on Netflix, and it was too late by the time the movie was over. If you’re a Netflix subscriber, …
My Bath and Body Faves from 2019
Bath and body products are among my very favorite products. And I go through more of them, I think, than any other category. In 2019, I discovered some new favorites. I am a fragrance fanatic when it comes to bath and body products, so all my picks are fragranced. Molton Brown Muddled Plum everything: Last …
Sale Alerts: Great Prices on Beauty Products at Costco.com
I’m feeling a little under the weather today (a stomach bug?), so this will be a short post. Great Prices on Beauty at Costco.com When I’m at Costco, I often stroll through the personal care/beauty department and see what they have. I often see amazing deals on StriVectin skincare products. They often have a 2fer …
Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid Shampoo for “High Maintenance Shades”
Last summer, my deep red hair would look bright orange by the end of each month. Most likely, the culprit was the sun. Most of the protectants that are supposed to protect hair from UV rays are oils, and because I wash my hair every 4 days in the summer, I can’t stand the thought …
My Intro to Drunk Elephant Skincare
Every now and then, I luck out and get chosen for a really good campaign from Influenster, the website that choosers influencers to test products from their clients. Although I’ve had some not so great campaigns, I’ve had several terrific ones. Recently, I was chosen to participate in a campaign from Drunk Elephant, the clean …
Fashion Flash Early January Edition
Our fearless leader, Deb of No Nonsense Beauty Blog, is hosting Fashion Flash this week. And she starts off by reviewing how our group has grown in terms of members as well as media reach. The variety of articles on Fashion Flash is getting to be quite amazing. This week, here’s what to expect: a …
What’s Going On With Pat McGrath LuxeTrance Lipsticks?
For me, holiday time is one big sale shopping experience. This December, I couldn’t resist trying Pat McGrath’s limited edition LuxeTrance lipstick that was on sale for $10 including free shipping, marked down from $40. Definitely a worthwhile splurge. I chose McGrath Muse, a warm red. I figure with my red hair I can get …
Early January Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
A regular, non-holiday weekend almost seems a little weird! But the temperature is supposed to be almost 60 degrees on Saturday and even warmer on Sunday. You can be sure I will be taking advantage of the warm temps. Hope it’s lovely where you are too! Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog just published the Best and …