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August means the Waterfront Festival in beautiful Gloucester MA, and my yearly meet up with Daphne, the esthetician and artisan behind Natural Island Botanicals natural skincare products. I’ve been singing the praises of Daphne’s handmade soaps and skincare products for years now. And I still feel as strongly about them as I always have. …
After several months where I got to recycle a ton of empties, in July I didn’t have as many empties as I usually do. But I had enough that I didn’t want to wait till next month. I’ll make this one quick! LDC Cosmetics: Advanced Plumping Hand Cream: Although this was a nice lightweight …
Several months ago, Beauty Spotlight Team started a new feature, Most Repurchased Beauty Products. Before I was a blogger, I bought the exact same products over and over again, often for decades! But now as a beauty blogger, I am often required to test new products and I have to stop using something I love …
Yesterday was a sunny day with the temperature at 50 degrees, north of Boston in January. No, there’s no climate change, lol. But the balmy winter weather helped melt some of the snow on my lawn, and made me really miss the beach. It’s almost 4 months since I planted myself on the sand, and …
Every August, Gloucester hosts the Waterfront Festival in a beautiful spot overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. (So excited because we’re going out on the Ardelle, the schooner in the photo, this afternoon!). I look forward to the festival because it gives me a chance to restock my favorite bath, body and skincare products from Nature Island …
Happy weekend! We’ve been having the most gorgeous summer weather (although we’re in a drought). Yesterday morning, I went to the Waterfront Festival in Gloucester MA to do my annual bath and body shopping at Nature Island Botanicals booth and to visit with Daphne, the owner and maker of natural/organic soaps, lotions, cleansers, scrubs, and …
I’ve mentioned Nature Island Botanicals a number of times on Never Say Die Beauty because it is my absolute favorite brand of artisanal skincare. Made by hand by Daphne Frampton, licensed aesthetician, in Rhode Island with natural and organic ingredients as well as with a lifetime of skincare and healthy living knowledge, Nature Island Botanicals skincare products …
I didn’t get around to doing an empties post in October, so now I’m doing a double empties post for October and November. I took photos of all the empty bottles, jars and packets, and now I can’t find the bag with all the empties in it. Good thing I took those photos! And also, …
Before we get too deep into May, I’ll do a quick share of my April empties, the products I used up last month. Again, mostly skincare. One of these days, I’ll finish up some makeup. I know I will! Gillete Satin Care with Olay Shave Gel: I buy my shave gel in bulk at …
Every summer, the beautiful coastal city of Gloucester MA, near where I live, hosts the Waterfront Craft Festival at Stage Fort Park overlooking the ocean. There are loads of booths selling handmade products of all kinds. I love it and look forward to going every year. About 5 or 6 years ago, I was strolling …
I’ve become a fan of oils of all kinds, but today I’m talking about oils that you spray on after a shower. I’m going to introduce you to two heavenly scented spray oils that are a wonderful alternative to lotions. Nature Island Botanicals Gourmet Caribbean Coconut Oil Lite Daphne Frampton of Nature Island Botanicals …