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If you haven’t heard of Wisnewski Beauty you aren’t alone. It’s not on the tip of anyone’s tongue unless they work for them or are part of the family. But maybe after today you’ll be interested in the brand enough to put it on the tip of your tongue – or actually your eyebrows. PR …
I don’t usually rave about beauty tools, but this past year, a few tools that came my way made a huuuuuge impression on me! PR Samples, Affiliate Links FHI HEAT Unbrush A brush is a brush, right? Well, to me, the Unbrush (longer review here) is a game changer. I wake up with tangled hair …
Here it is December 5th and the countdown is real. Christmas is in 20 days, Hanukkah begins on Dec 18th and Kwanzaa on Dec. 26th. That means you’ll most likely be doing some gifting. I’ve been sent some products that I’m sure you’d enjoy for yourself as well as for reasonably priced gifts or stocking …
It’s that time of the year that we’ll be sharing all the great gifts that you can buy or request and today I have the perfect stocking stuffer. I mean perfect for beauty lovers young or old. It’s from BRANDLESS and it’s the Hello Bright Eyes Bundle. This bundle is a wonderful stocking stuffer …
When a bunch of the bloggers got mini-fridges for their skincare products a couple of years ago, I was jealous. But I rationalized it by thinking, I don’t really need one. I thought they would be too expensive and take up too much space in my already crowded bathroom or office. PR Sample, Affiliate Links …
Now that Halloween is over it’s time to get serious about the upcoming winter holidays. While Thanksgiving is usually a warm and wonderful eating time, it’s really Christmas (and some Chanukah and Kwanzaa) that make the season merry and bright. Gift giving needs planning so I’m here to help you with some ideas from LUXIE. …
Is there anything more relaxing than getting a scalp massage when our hair is being washed in a salon? I just want to lean back and stay there. I’ve been out of the loop though for a very long time, I wonder if my hairdresser will even recognize me with all this gray and uncut …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Recently, I was sent the Artis Fini multipurpose makeup brush to try out. I own one other genuine Artis brush, the Oval 6 from the BrushCraft collection, that appears to be discontinued. Glad I snagged it while it was still around! Although the Oval 7 is often recommended as the perfect …
Colored Light Skincare Therapy Over the past several months, I have been discovering the wonderful world of colored light therapy. Skin rejuvenation through colored light treatments has been around since the late 1960s, and there are scientific studies that show its efficacy. Light therapy has been shown to: increase blood flow and circulation reduce fine …
September absolutely flew by. It’s been rather cold here in MA, and summer seems like a distant memory rather than a season that ended about 10 days ago. Oh well, time marches on. And so does my Project Pan empties challenge. I Bought This, PR Samples, Affiliate Links Here’s what I used up in September. …
Jeff and I are taking our first trip outside the U.S. in 5 years this weekend. OK, we’re only going to Montreal, but I am psyched. I haven’t been to Montreal since I was either 3 or 4 years old. BTW, I’m going to take a break from blogging for a few days, so if …
At least 10 years ago, I moderated a usage study with teens and 20-somethings for a device company outside of Boston. They had invented a small handheld device that emitted blue light. The blue light had been shown to heal blemishes. That was the first time I had ever heard that lightwaves could be used …
August 1 means it’s that time again: an update on my Project Pan progress. July was a good month for my beauty empties. Let’s see what I used up and what’s worth rebuying. I Bought This, PR Samples, Affiliate Links Skincare Empties As usual, I have the most skincare empties. City Lips Clear: No surprise, …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Even though I frequently use my FOREO Mini 3 (reviewed here), I still need something to remove cleanser and masks from my face. For decades, natural sea silk sponges have been my favorites. Years ago, when Jeff and I were on vacation in Barcelona, I stopped into an old-fashioned corner …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links When I bought another tube of Glo Skin Beauty HD Mineral Foundation Stick in a shade that suits me now, I needed another couple of purchases to qualify for free shipping at Dermstore.com. I bought a can of Coola Body Classic Organic Fragrance-free Sunscreen Spray SPF 50, and I decided to …
The first time I bought a product from Flawless was because of the multiple ads in magazines for their FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS PRO. I happen to have a lot of facial hair and get frustrated often because of it. I’ve had Laser hair removal done twice, electrolysis and have tried every gadget out there …
It’s that time again: Project Pan progress report! March was a very good month for me. I used up a lot of products, and I’m even tossing a couple of expired ones. So far, 2022 has been a good year for empties for me. Here we go! Bath & Body Derma E Vitamin E Fragrance-free …
I purchased this When Allison shared her latest IPSY bag with you there was an ALLEYOOP Multi-Tasker 4-in-1 Makeup Brush among her treasures. I’ve had one from my February BoxyCharm box that I’ve been using and having a ball with. Everyone loves a new toy – an American Girl doll, the newest video game …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links After being surprised at how much I liked my January Ipsy Plus Bag for which Ipsy chose my items, I decided to take a look at the add-ons. Not surprisingly, I found a few that I decided to buy: two sample size duos for $5 and two full size products …
Whether you celebrate Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day, sometimes it’s nice to recognize a daughter, daughter-in-law, niece, aunt, cousin, special friend, or neighbor with a little treat around Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune. It doesn’t have to be chocolates or flowers. It should be something that marks the day and recognizes the …