Over time, the skincare and makeup products that I favor change. No surprise, since I try out so many. But for the past 6 months or more, I’ve been sticking with the same ones for my eyelashes. Lash Growth Serum I started using Scorolash in February 2024 (reviewed here) after I started reading more the …
Project Pan 2024 June/July Beauty Empties
Though I still haven’t posted my May empties because my website went down in early June, I thought I would do both June and July together while they are fresh in my mind. I’ll do May empties later on. Here’s what I’ve used up this summer. Bath & Body Celestial Body Moon Bath: My friend …
Prime Day Sales and News/Sales from Radius Oral Care
Affiliate Links The summer of 2024 is half over already! And it’s time for Prime Day on July 16-17! Have you started your Prime Day Wish List yet? Radius Oral Care Products One thing that I know I will be buying is another tube or two of Radius Toothpaste. In late May or early …
Rubber Ducky Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Finally, this weekend, it was finally warm enough outdoors to wear shorts and short sleeves! And with more skin exposed to the sun, I needed to wear sunscreen on more than just my face and neck. In March, I was contacted by the new owner of the sunscreen brand, Rubber Ducky, that’s been around since …
Project Pan April 2024 Beauty Empties
Three weeks late and at least a dollar short – that’s me with my April empties post! Sometimes I get overwhelmed with the number of products to write mini-reviews on, and I just delay doing it. But today, I will do it. Project Pan Update for April I ended March with 31 empties. In April, …
New & Current Organic Toothpastes from RADIUS!
Are you familiar with the very unique toothbrush with the big angled head? I have been intrigued by RADIUS for the longest time. The oral care brand RADIUS certainly has made waves in the industry for the past 40 years! It is well-known as an oral care pioneer, and it is the #1 oral …
Scorolash Eyelash Volumizing Growth Serum
I was late to the party in learning about the Grande Lash Class Action lawsuit (here). In fact, I bought a mini-tube of Grande Lash just before news hit about the hormones in the Grande Lash and other lash and brow growth formulas like RapidLash, a longtime favorite of mine. The controversial ingredient at the …
Sun Bum Face Mist SPF 45
It’s not even spring quite yet, but I am already thinking about preparing for the beach. Or for spending more time outdoors. At CVS recently, I was looking for something I could buy with the $10 off coupon I got last time I shopped there. The front and center display of Sun Bum products caught …
Take Action Against PFAs In Cosmetics Now
I became aware of toxic chemicals called PFAs in nonstick cookware. As a result, I have replaced the vast majority of my nonstick pots and pans. Recently, I was contacted by a woman who was the Outreach Coordinator for a group called ConsumerNotice.org who passed on links to a highly informative article that talks about …
J.R. Liggett’s Body Oil Bar Soap
Recently, I was sent two products from what turns out to be an almost local company from Cornish New Hampshire that started out making natural bar soap. Actually, the owner, J.R. Liggett and his wife, Diane started making “hair soap” from an old recipe that Jim found in an old cookbook. He had originally learned …
So Cute! 100% Natural Rebels Refinery Lip Balms
For many people and especially me, lip balm is a year round thing. I’m seldom without them. And if I have my druthers, I want a lip balm that’s all natural since I wouldn’t be surprised if I end up eating it. Enter Rebels Refinery, a new-to-me Canadian brand, that sells all kinds of face …
Skincare Goodies from Derma E & Sale!
This week, I received a box of skincare goodies from one of my favorite clean beauty brands, Derma E. And I noticed that right now Derma E is having a site wide sale: Here’s what was in my box: Derma E Scar Gel Oh was I ever excited to get the jar of scar gel …
New York Times on When To Discard Your Skincare Products
Although I’ve found that more and more skincare products put an expiration date on the bottle or jar, the vast majority still don’t. I know I have some products that should be tossed at this point. Here’s an article written by Erica Sweeney from the New York Times’ Ask Well column that ran yesterday in …
Wallaroo Hat Co. “Bali”
I’m a hat person. I have a million hats for all seasons. I just love hats! But besides loving hats, I’m a devotee because I spend a lot of time outdoors, so: In the summer, I’m always on the hunt for a hat with UV protection. Though I already have several that I wear to …
Project Pan Beauty Empties Update: June 2023
The summer is going by way too fast, and of course, it’s pouring rain again today. Perfect day to update you on my June beauty empties. June was a decent month for me in terms of using up beauty products. I used up 10 empties and 4 samples. And I already have a few …