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Although the Memorial Day remembrance certainly is a solemn holiday as we thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the United States, Memorial Weekend has become the unofficial kick-off to the summer. We’re starting it off here in Massachusetts with 48 degree temperatures and rain, rain, rain. Not exactly what I …
There seem to be sales all the time since the pandemic started, so it’s no surprise that there are sales for Memorial Weekend. Some of the sales are on a single product like City Beauty’s sale, some on clearance only, and others on everything. This is not a comprehensive list by any means, but do …
I Bought This, Affiliate LInks Bergdorf’s had a 30% off sale on select beauty products a few weeks ago. I had hoped I could pick up another Hourglass eyeshadow brush, but Hourglass brushes weren’t part of the sale. Not to miss out, I went through all of the products that were on sale, and I …
Last year I was friended on Facebook by a woman who I went to high school with eons ago. To be honest, I don’t really remember her. Her name is familiar, but I have no idea how we knew each other. She looks terrific, but I don’t remember her face. At any rate, I’m glad …
Informational Link Did you happen to read the article in The New York Times last week, “How Will You Look When You Emerge From the Pandemic?” The gist of the article, though you should read it, is that so many women have stopped wearing a full face of makeup during the pandemic that it seems …
Every now and then, I get asked to provide beauty tips for various blogger roundups. Usually I am asked to submit a few sentences, a paragraph at the most. It’s easy, and it’s something I enjoy doing. And truth be told, it gives me and Never Say Die Beauty a little more exposure. Informational Links …
I overdid it today, so this will be short and sweet. I went for a 4 mile hike that included the equivalent to 37 flights of stairs, and then I mowed the lawn. Today, I took 15,000 steps equal to 6.3 miles. I am exhausted. Good night and have a good weekend xoxo Are you …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Alexis Bittar is having one of their Vault Sales with items on sale up to 80% off. I think the Vault Sales are either twice a year or maybe 4 times a year now. The sale started on Wednesday, and I’m not sure how long the Vault Sale lasts. So …
I Bought This, Affiliate Link I’m pretty sure I have written about fragrance samples I have purchased from The Perfumed Court. Based in Marietta GA, The Perfumed Court sells decants, small samples decanted from a large bottle of authentic scent. I know I have mentioned that I belong to a couple of fragrance enthusiast groups …
I am always curious about skincare products from Asia, so I was delighted when I was given an opportunity to try a number of Abib skincare products from Korea. The word “abib” means “the first month”, and Abib Cosmetic is a science-based brand of skincare products and makeup that aims to restart the beauty cycle. …
PR Samples, Affiliate Links Derma E generously sent me a box of sunscreens, and I was especially curious about the big tube of ThinkSport SPF 50+ Mineral Based Sunscreen. It was a new-to-me brand, and I wondered what is the relationship between ThinkSport and Derma E. The enclosed product card said that Derma E and …
Jeff’s older daughter was visiting him this past week from NC, and on Saturday we did a couple of fun things outdoors. In the afternoon, we went on a hike through the woods that came out on giant granite boulders at the ocean. I Bought This, Affiliate Links For that outing, moisturizer with SPF was …
The Beauty Spotlight Team is happy to introduce you to Angie from Your True Self. She’s a fashion maven but one that gets you and your lifestyle. Her beauty world revolves around making your world more stylish and comfortable. Angie and her style blog may be familiar to you already because she was one of …
Although I still prefer traditional makeup bags to the drawstring, this month’s pink floral bag was a pretty one. And I admit that the drawstring bag is a better fit for all the full size products. The bag color and design definitely fits with the May theme, Flower Power. I Bought This, Affiliate Links …
Over the past few years, I have been trying more and more skincare and wellness products formulated with the CBD or cannabinol, the non-THC or non-psychoactive natural ingredient derived from cannabis. Products containing CBD, however, aren’t often formulated by physicians. PR Sample, Affiliate Links A couple of months ago, I received Aforé by Dr. Few …