2016 was not my favorite year, but I did have a lot of favorite beauty products that I got to try out in 2016. In fact, it’s hard to limit the number, so this post will focus on Skincare and Makeup. Skincare PCA Skincare Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel: At $84, this is a… Continue reading Favorite Skincare and Makeup Products 2016
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Good Earth Beauty: A Shop for Natural and Organic Beauty Products
If you are trying to incorporate more natural and organic beauty products into your stash, this is for you. And me! Good Earth Beauty, a shop for natural, organic and cruelty-free beauty products. I was recently sent a box of beauty products – facial skincare, body care and makeup – from Good Earth Beauty to… Continue reading Good Earth Beauty: A Shop for Natural and Organic Beauty Products
Exuviance Performance Peel AP25: At-Home Professional Level Peel
I continue to be a big fan of Exuviance Skincare whose founders were the scientists who the first glycolic acid peel. I love the fact that Exuviance and sister-brand, NeoStrata are serious skincare brands that are rooted in science. I’ve been using their products for more than two years, and I’ve had good results with them… Continue reading Exuviance Performance Peel AP25: At-Home Professional Level Peel
What Am I Actually Buying? October 2016
I review a lot of makeup, skincare and body products. I certainly do enjoy trying out new things. But what do I actually buy for myself? Here are my most recent purchases. Even though I get lots of products to try out for review, there are some cosmetics that I must have or want to try… Continue reading What Am I Actually Buying? October 2016
Cyto-luxe Light Moisture and Toning Mist from glo•therapeutics
Boy, am I experienced when it comes to skincare products! I think I’ve tried almost every skincare product in the world, lol. I may be exaggerating, but I certainly have tried a lot. And at this point, I know what I like and what works for my dry, mature, somewhat sensitive skin. A few… Continue reading Cyto-luxe Light Moisture and Toning Mist from glo•therapeutics
Heavenly Scented Skincare from Farmhouse Fresh
I have wanted to try products from Farmhouse Fresh since I read the first review that I found online. The product names, the lovely packaging, the natural and familiar ingredients, and the heavenly fragrances sounded soooooo appealing. I was thrilled when three Farmhouse Fresh (FHF) products recently came my way: Pudding Apeel Tapioca + Rice… Continue reading Heavenly Scented Skincare from Farmhouse Fresh
Adding My Favorite Ingredient, Niacinamide, to Everything with Paula’s Choice Resist 10% Niacinamide Booster
For the past several years, I’ve been reading the ingredient list of every skincare product I use or consider using, searching for my favorite skincare ingredient, the antioxidant niacinamide. I discovered it a while back in an Olay Regenerist skincare product that really worked well for my skin, and since then, I’ve sought out niacinamide… Continue reading Adding My Favorite Ingredient, Niacinamide, to Everything with Paula’s Choice Resist 10% Niacinamide Booster
The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Butter
Everyone in the world has tried The Body Shop Body Butter except me! I’ve been meaning to, but I have so many body lotion and body butter favorites that I just never got around to it. Till recently. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I’ve fallen in love with cherry blossom scent. It… Continue reading The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Butter
Weekly Roundup 12 June 2016 Beauty Blog Coalition
Happy Sunday everyone! What ‘s on your agenda this weekend? We’re off to NYC for a quick trip. I’m very excited because it’s been too long since I was last there, my home of many years. Here are this week’s posts from the members of the Beauty Blog Coalition. I’ve read them all, and there… Continue reading Weekly Roundup 12 June 2016 Beauty Blog Coalition
More Lifted Eyes with PCA Skin Ideal Complex: Revitalizing Eye Gel
I’ve always been happy with my blue eyes (well, except maybe when I got my first pair of ugly sparkly light blue glasses in fifth grade). But the thing that bugs me that as I’ve gotten older the inevitable crow’s feet and sagging have made their presence known. Because I’d like to put off or… Continue reading More Lifted Eyes with PCA Skin Ideal Complex: Revitalizing Eye Gel
Giveaway: Exuviance Sheer Daily Protector Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
A few months ago, I wrote about a new high SPF sunscreen that I had received to try out from Exuviance. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of moisturizers to try out but surprisingly none of them have sunscreen. So I was thrilled when I received this lightweight but high SPF sunscreen from Exuviance. You… Continue reading Giveaway: Exuviance Sheer Daily Protector Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
Friday Find: Peter Lamas Supreme Radiance Complexion Booster
For today’s Friday Find, I wanted to share a new product that recently came my way. Peter Lamas Supreme Radiance Complexion Booster Just before Valentine’s Day, I received a surprise package and Vday card from the folks at Peter Lamas. Back in the summer, I reviewed a couple of Peter Lamas skincare products – Intensive Repair… Continue reading Friday Find: Peter Lamas Supreme Radiance Complexion Booster
February 2016 Empties
February didn’t have a ton of products that I emptied, but enough to report on them. This month was a mix of old favorites and new products. Let’s see what’s worth repurchasing. Rituals Zensation Organic Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Foaming Shower Gel Sensation I got this full size can of shower foam in… Continue reading February 2016 Empties
StriVectin Multi-Action Restorative Cream: A Skincare Multi-tasker That Does It All
StriVectin seems to be to be one of the busiest skincare companies ever. They are always in the lab researching new ingredients and new ways to help skin look and stay younger longer. They recently launched another breakthrough anti-aging cream – StriVectin Multi-Action Restorative Cream – that targets all major visible signs of aging. Wow.… Continue reading StriVectin Multi-Action Restorative Cream: A Skincare Multi-tasker That Does It All
Derma e Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Creme & Giveaway Purifying Charcoal Mask
A while ago, I was sent two products from derma e, a brand that I’ve been wanting to try for a long time. derma e makes high quality natural skincare products with effective ingredients at sensible prices. It is a family owned, California company, started in 1984. Although I splurge every now and then, the majority… Continue reading Derma e Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Creme & Giveaway Purifying Charcoal Mask
Snow Pix & Weekly Roundup 7 February 2016 Beauty Blog Coalition
We got about 7 inches of snow, I guess. And it was time to break out the snow shoes, after cleaning up the driveway and shoveling the walkway and steps. Thanks Jeff for doing the heavy lifting. We went to the woods behind Gordon College for a little snow shoeing. It was very beautiful because… Continue reading Snow Pix & Weekly Roundup 7 February 2016 Beauty Blog Coalition
Skincare Favorites 2015
January is not quite over, so I’m going to get in my skincare favorites for 2015. For me, 2015 was a banner year for skincare, and it looks like 2016 will follow suit. Frankly, in each of the skincare subcategories, it will be hard for me to pick a winner and I know I’ll have… Continue reading Skincare Favorites 2015
TargetStyle Glitz & Glam Beauty Box 2015
Somehow I managed to see an alert at the very end of November for the new TargetStyle Beauty Box. This month, the women’s box was $10 instead of the $5 I paid last time. And they also had a men’s box for $5 that I should have picked up for my family’s Yankee Swap that… Continue reading TargetStyle Glitz & Glam Beauty Box 2015
Softer Skin for the Holidays with Indie Lee Moisturizing Oils
Brrrrr, there was frost on the grass this morning! The temperatures went below freezing last night again. I guess there’s no stopping this winter thing. So I’m trying to get ready for the dryness that cold weather brings and keep my skin in good shape for the holidays. I love oils, and recently I received… Continue reading Softer Skin for the Holidays with Indie Lee Moisturizing Oils
Empty Beauty Products September 2015
September was a good month for empties for me. I finished up a lot of stuff! As usual, lots of skincare products. Let’s see what’s worth repurchasing. I think I’ll break them down by categories. Body Care Skintimate Skin Therapy Moisturizing Shave Gel for Dry Skin: I used to love this shave gel, and… Continue reading Empty Beauty Products September 2015