A couple of months ago, I needed to have a crown replaced at the dentist. I’m sure you know how expensive that can be. As a result, my plans for getting a professional teeth lightening has been put on hold. Two years ago, I reviewed a gel from Luster that gave me good results at …
RITUALS The Ritual of Ayurveda Balancing Treat Gift Set
I’m reading an engrossing novel set in 17th century Amsterdam, The Miniaturist. It’s partially a mystery, and the character who provides the mystery lives and works on Kalverstraat. Kalverstraat got its name from the cattle market that used to be held at the end of that street. Now it is the main shopping area in …
Natural Cremeplexion Face Cream from Humboldt Soap Co.
Arice, the founder of Humboldt Soap Company, worked for years as a massage therapist and Spa Treatment Tech at high end spa and treatment centers. But she was disappointed at the big markup that many products were sold for at the spas. She felt that she could do better. In response, she created Humboldt Soap …
Beauty Spotlight Team 27 October 2018
As my father used to say, “there’s frost on the pumpkin”! It’s seriously autumn now, very chilly, and peak foliage has finally arrived on the MA coast. But we’re expecting a Nor’easter today, and I’m afraid that the winds will take all of the pretty colored leaves off of the trees. Boo! We have a …
OPI Infinite Shine 2 Fan Faves: Grand Canyon Sunset
The OPI Infinite Shine 2 collection is supposed to be a long-wearing, super shiny set of polishes. Infinite Shine 2 has a base coat and a topcoat as part of the collection. Infinite Shine 2 is supposed to be super shiny and is supposed to last 11 days. Several weeks ago, I noticed (probably on …
My Fall/Winter Daytime Moisturizer Sunscreen from PCA Skin
I finished up my second tube of Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50 a few weeks ago. I love it because it’s lightweight, doesn’t leave a white cast, it has a dewy finish that I like, and it is rated SPF 50. It’s perfect for warm weather and the outdoor seasons. But rather …
Beauty and A Book Halloween Giveaway from Fashion Flash!
It’s Halloween and Fashion Flash has come up with a wonderful concept for giveaways that hits two of my favorite things: reading and makeup! How cool is that? And this week, I’ve been tapped to host a Halloween Beauty and a Book giveaway. Woohoo! Buried Truth by Jannine Gallant I’ve been a fan of mysteries …
Mushroom Hunting and My Dinner with Hen of the Woods
In the fall after tick season is over, I like to go hiking or walking with my friend Sue in the woods near where I live. Over the past couple of years, we have become very interested in the mushrooms that we’ve been seeing. Red ones. Pink ones. Red and pink ones! Purple ones. Polka …
Fashion Flash 22 October 2018
This week’s Fashion Flash is being hosted by Marcia and Lisa, the intrepid beauty bloggers at Beauty Info Zone. As usual, there are so many different posts and a podcast of interest to women over 40. Here’s what you can expect: beauty shortcuts info on avoiding or dealing with osteoporosis how to travel around the …
Robin McGraw Revelation Luxury Skincare
A couple of week’s ago, I told you I was hooked on DefenAge Skincare (reviewed here), and that I didn’t want to switch to another line. Well, I finally looked at some of the products I had been sent, and I realized one brand sent products that were for different uses so I wouldn’t have …
Beauty Spotlight Team 20 October 2018
Have a wonderful weekend! Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog loves high quality luxury skincare, and recently fell head-over-heels in love with several Erborian Skincare products that have quickly achieved holy grail status. Hint: Their Solid Cleansing Oil is truly covet-worthy! #erborian Prime Beauty received her best subscription box ever with the BoxyCharm October 20118 box! Take …
Mally’s Mattes Eyeshadow Palette On Sale!
First, congratulations to Gloria P., the winner of the eva•nyc Mane Magic giveaway! And thank you so much to everyone who participated by commenting, subscribing, tweeting, following etc. I really appreciate it! Stay tuned for another giveaway coming up just as soon as I can write it up 🙂 Though I don’t buy in to …
An Introduction to La Collection Muscs Fragrances from Sylvaine Delacourte Paris
I must be Facebook’s favorite customer because the ads they post get me every time. Well, not every time but often enough. 😀 I’ve been a fragrance lover since I was a little girl. Instead of my interest in perfume slowing down, it has actually increased. Facebook is primarily responsible because through FB I …
Kiehl’s “Made for All” Gentle Body Wash
Once the heat in my house goes back on in the fall, my skin protests. All of a sudden, it feels drier and itchy. Ugh. Kiehl’s “Made for All” Gentle Body Wash came along at just the right time! Its formula is both gentle and soothing, and it’s a pleasure to use. The two key …
It’s Pumpkin Everything Season: My Current Favorite Pumpkin Skincare Products
I know so many people of serious fans of pumpkin everything. Oh, that reminds me, I have to get to Trader Joe’s to see if they have their delicious pumpkin spice cake mix again this year – it was even better than my from scratch version! And when it comes to skincare, pumpkin is …