This week has been anti-aging skincare week on Never Say Die Beauty. And I can’t end the week without focusing on of my favorite anti-aging skincare ingredients, Vitamin C. Why Vitamin C? Vitamin C, and especially the ascorbic acid form of the vitamin, has so many significant anti-aging benefits when applied topically to skin: fading …
La Difference Cosmetics Advanced Plumping Hand Cream
When I look at my hands, I could cry. I should have started applying sunscreen to my hands years ago. They are covered with dark spots. Boo hoo, but totally my own fault. Warning to you younger gals, put sunscreen on your hands everyday so you won’t look like a leopard like I do! My …
Anti-aging Skincare for Your Body: DerMend Fragile Skin Moisturizing Formula
Several weeks ago, I received a body care product to try out from a new-to-me brand, DerMend Mature Skin Solutions. DerMend makes several anti-aging products to protect and help reverse the signs of aging skin on the body. I remember years ago visiting my Aunt Dorothea in a nursing home at the end of her …
Fashion Flash 26 June 2017
If it’s Monday, it must be Fashion Flash! The new edition of the emag featuring lifestyle, beauty, fashion, career, health and wellness, travel, and exercise for women over 40 is live. And this week, our host is the wonderful Cindy from Prime Beauty Blog. Get comfortable and head on over to Prime Beauty Blog to …
Aveda Tulasara Wedding Masques for Face and Eyes
Months ago, Aveda sent me two new skincare products to try out, and I promptly misplaced them. Fortunately, I went through my PR boxes and found Aveda’s terrific skincare duo: Tulasara Wedding Masque Overnight for Face and for Eyes. Just a reminder, Aveda products are cruelty-free. They’re called “wedding masques” because they are recommended for …
Beauty Spotlight Team’s Most Repurchased Cosmetics from Lisa at Beauty Info Zone
Beauty Spotlight Team’s feature, “Most Repurchased Cosmetics”, continues. Lisa from Beauty Info Zone is pretty serious about her top five favorite repurchases! Head on over with me to check out her secret weapons on her blog!
Sundown Naturals Vitamin B12 Gummies via PINCHme
About a year ago, I found out about a cool service called PINCHme. I think I learned about it on Facebook. With PINCHme, you don’t need to have a blog or a Twitter feed or an Instagram feed to participate. You can test out household and personal care products and give feedback on them via …
Switching to My Summer Accessories: New Polka Dot Visconti Wallet
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. My friend, Laura S. (I actually have three friends who are Laura S. but hopefully she knows which one), has a wonderful sense of style. She was an artist and designer before her children were born, and now her home and her fashion sense reflect …
Laurme Lemon Tart Exfoliating Mask & Giveaway!
A few weeks ago, I went for a long overdue facial. In spite of the fact that it had been over a year since my last facial, the esthetician told me that my skin was in really good condition. Taking care of my skin at home really does pay off! After she deep cleaned my …
My Busy New England Weekend: Bedrock Gardens and Sail Boston
I don’t usually do “what I’ve been up to” posts during the week, but Jeff and I had such a busy and fun weekend with lots of events that I wanted to share it with you. Bedrock Gardens On Saturday, my garden club, North Shore Horticultural Society, held its annual field trip. Jeff, my friend …
Fashion Flash 19 June 2017
Fashion Flash is live! The week’s edition is hosted by the truly amazing makeup artist, Sheila from Painted Ladies. As usual, there’s an amazing array of topics covered including outdoor exercise, travel by water, how to deal with adult acne, how to get beachy waves, how to keep your face looking youthful and healthy, hair …
Summer Artisan-Made Necklace and Ring from Uno Alla Volta!
The other night Jeff brought me the new summer catalogue from Uno Alla Volta. I call it my Wish Book because I wish I owned just about every item in it. I found an amazing, colorful wind chime that I put on the “next time there’s a gift-giving occasion for me” list, lol. So imagine …
Beauty Spotlight Team’s “Most Repurchased Cosmetics” Feature from Daydreaming Beauty
It’s the weekend again! Hope you have some fun things to do this Father’s Day weekend here in the U.S. We’re supposed to be going to visit a huuuuuuge garden in southern New Hampshire, but we’re not sure if the weather is going to cooperate. If not, I’m sure we’ll find something else to do. …
Sephora Play for June 2017: Summer Starters
Just after receiving my Ipsy bag for June, Sephora Play arrived. The Sephora theme is ‘Summer Starters”, and their white cotton bag has cute beachgoers frolicking in the water. Here’s what I got this month: Ouai Rose Hair & Body Oil: I know that Ouai is a prestige brand that I probably would buy for myself, …
Chilled Pea Soup: A Quick & Easy Summer Soup
It’s my turn to host my book club this month, and the host serves dinner. So I started thinking about possible menus for what could be a warm or even hot summer night. One of the members of the group really likes my guacamole, so I know I’ll make that as one of the appetizers. …