I Bought This, Affiliate Links A couple of weeks ago, I gave you my thoughts on the Haus Laboratories Le Riot Lipgloss shades that I bought during their anniversary sale. As I said, I thought they were good quality because they were lightweight and non-sticky, but unless you’re a fan of translucent glosses (and I …
Initial Thoughts on Olive and June Mani System and Dry Drops
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Have you heard all the hoopla for Olive and June nail system? To be honest I hadn’t, even though it’s been around since 2013 when they started with nail salons. Justine G., my beauty blogger friend, mentioned it on Facebook a couple of weeks ago, asking what we thought about …
Derma E Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser
PR Sample, Affiliate Links, Informational Link You can never have too much of a good thing, right? That’s how I feel about Derma E’s Vitamin C Brightening collection. I’ve been using Derma E Vitamin C Serum for a couple of years now. I reviewed their Vitamin C Gentle Daily Cleansing Paste last year (here). In …
Eco Lips Pure & Simple Lip Balm
Summer is one season where lips can get dried out from the sun and wind. It’s always a good idea to carry a tube or two of lip balm with you. PR Sample, Affiliate Links Eco Lips Pure & Simple natural, organic, fair-trade, cruelty-free, and super affordable lip balm is a terrific brand to consider. …
Giveaway Reminder & Early August Beauty Spotlight Team
Just a reminder about the Half Caked shadow palette giveaway that I posted on Friday. There’s room for lots more entrants, and I’d love the prize to go to someone who actually follows Never Say Die Beauty! Ends a week from today. Please enter! Lipbalms are an integral part of most of our lives. No …
Palette Giveaway from Stay Golden, Ipsy Plus July 2021
Did I mention that I finally switched my Ipsy Plus subscription to every other month? I didn’t want to cancel because I still enjoy getting Ipsy bags and I love the add-ons. But I am drowning in beauty products, and I need to cut down a bit. So, I missed the June bag, but I …
Hydration That Goes Beyond Moisturizer
At my 6 month physical two weeks ago, the nurse practitioner told me that she and my primary care doctor were troubled my the low number on my recent blood test that measures kidney function. She asked me if I took a lot of analgesics, and I said no. Then she asked if I stay …
Haus Laboratories Le Riot Lipgloss
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Haus Laboratories Sparkle Lipstick in Burlesque, the stunning red shade with gold shimmer, is one of my favorite bullet lipsticks. As I’ve mentioned before, oddly – at least in my mind – Burlesque is the only shade of traditional bullet lipstick that Haus Laboratories makes. Boo. But when Haus Laboratories …
Project Pan: July 2021 Beauty Empties
I think I expected to use up more than 7 items in July, but it was still a decent month. I have a number of products that will be empties for August so I that’ll be good. I Bought This, PR Sample, Gift, Affiliate Links Here are my empties: Olaplex No. 4 Bonding Maintenance Shampoo: …
End of July 2021 Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
The Olympics have really captured my interest. I think the extra year since the last one made me miss it more. Right now, I am watching Katie Ledecky compete in the 800m. Yay, she won another gold!! Have you watched any of the competitions this time? It’s summer time and the living is easy. I …
Doll 10 Beauty Makeup Miracles Collection
I Bought This, Informational Links, Affiliate Link Cindy from Prime Beauty Blog and I often gravitate toward the same shades in makeup, usually golds, coppers, peaches. So when she recommends new makeup that she has tried, I pay attention. A few weeks ago, Cindy reviewed Doll 10 Beauty’s Makeup Miracles Collection on Prime Beauty, and …
National Lipstick Day City Lips Sale & My Current Lip Faves
Last year, I don’t think I even acknowledged National Lipstick Day because what was the point? It just made me sad. Though I have started wearing a mask indoors again, this year I still have more opportunities to wear lipstick than I did. Oh, happy day! I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links City Lips …
A Little Sparkle In My Day With SaTrell Beauty Lipgloss
Being stuck at home during the nicest days of summer is not my idea of a good time. Yesterday I had a long telephone visit with my old friend Amy who lives in Nashville, and that definitely brightened my mood. Today, however, I relied on a tube of new-to-me SaTrell Beauty lipgloss to make me …
Mineralgia Pain Relief Cream for My Bruises
PR Sample, Affiliate Link I guess I didn’t have to twist my ankle on my platform sandals and fall down the stairs to try out Mineralgia Pain Relief Cream, but this luxurious cream certainly has come in handy after my fall! Mineralgia Pain Relief Cream was developed by Israeli-born chiropractor, Dr. Brigette Rozenberg, who created …
Discover SoapStandle: Soap Lasts Longer & Less to Clean Up!
You know that I love bar soap. I use them in the shower and at the sink. PR Sample, I Bought This, Affiliate Links In the past, I have written about soap savers, accessories that make bar soap last longer (reviewed here). I’ve used a couple of different kinds over the years. They all worked …