Wednesday night was the first Seder of Passover, so I didn’t have a chance to post yesterday. My cousin Ellen and her husband always host, and there’s a big crowd, 20 people or so. It was a long evening, but I was happy to get to see my cousins and my aunt. And I cooked:… Continue reading Paula’s Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream
Tag: affordable skincare
Derma E Hydrating Mist with My Name On It
Even though we have had a gift of unseasonably warm weather over the past week, it still gets cold at night, and I have the heat on. Inside my house, the air is drier, and my dry skin is getting drier still. PR Sample, Affiliate Links I’ve been switching up my skincare routine, and I… Continue reading Derma E Hydrating Mist with My Name On It
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydrogel Patches
A month ago, I wrote about the Derma E Vitamin C collection’s Concentrated Serum and Cleansing Paste (here). Since then, I’ve been using the third product in the trio, Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydrogel Patches. Over the years, I have had other eye gel patches, but I have never really gotten into them… Continue reading Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydrogel Patches
Multitasking Blue Defender: Derma E Blue Light Shield Concentrated Serum
As we spend more time at home, some of us (I’m talking about myself here) are spending more time on our computers and phones. And we are exposing ourselves to more blue light from our screens. Back in October, I wrote about City Beauty Blue Light Defense (reviewed here), a moisturizing gel to screen out… Continue reading Multitasking Blue Defender: Derma E Blue Light Shield Concentrated Serum
Hanhoo Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes w Vitamin C
While I usually use makeup removing wipes when I’ve been traveling, lately I’ve been more than tempted to use them every night. Recently, I was introduced to Hanhoo Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes with Vitamin C. I had never heard of the Korean brand, Hanhoo. Their mission is to help inspire confidence through skincare products… Continue reading Hanhoo Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes w Vitamin C
Bath & Body Sales at Humboldt Soap Co & Nature Island Botanicals
As you know, I am a great fan of bath and body products. I have two artisan-made, natural and organic, indie brands that are particular favorites: Humboldt Soap Company Nature Island Botanicals. Over time, I feel like Daphne from NIB who I’ve known for more than a decade and Arice from HSC who I’ve known… Continue reading Bath & Body Sales at Humboldt Soap Co & Nature Island Botanicals
Giveaway #2 for Combo & Oily Skin: Derma E Purifying Detox Scrub and Mask!
If this giveaway sounds familiar, it’s because it is! Back in May, I hosted a giveaway with Derma E Purifying Detox Scrub and Charcoal Mask, and it was such a hit, why not do it again? Derma E generously sent me another Detox Scrub and 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask, and I wanted to share the goodies… Continue reading Giveaway #2 for Combo & Oily Skin: Derma E Purifying Detox Scrub and Mask!
New Handcrafted, Natural Body Mousse from Humboldt Soap Company
About a month or so ago, I wrote about one of my favorite natural facial moisturizers of the year, Cremeplexion Face Cream from Humboldt Soap Company. What I love most about Cremeplexion is the unique mousse-like consistency that makes it feel as light as a feather on my skin. It is not like any other… Continue reading New Handcrafted, Natural Body Mousse from Humboldt Soap Company
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… Continue reading Natural Cremeplexion Face Cream from Humboldt Soap Co.
Derma E Hydrating Facial Wipes: the Perfect Wipes for Winter
Even though our trip to Amsterdam isn’t till April, I’m starting to think about what to take with me in terms of cosmetics. Though I always like to buy beauty products when I travel, it’s helpful to arrive with at least the basics. So makeup remover is something I know I’ll need, but I’d like… Continue reading Derma E Hydrating Facial Wipes: the Perfect Wipes for Winter
Aquation Gentle Moisturizing Cleanser and Moisturizing Cream: Affordable Skincare with Luxury Ingredients
A zillion years ago when I got a real job while I was still in graduate school, I used the little bit of extra cash in my pocket to buy skincare products. I worked in midtown Manhattan at the Guttmann Breast Cancer Diagnostic Center as an interviewer, and our office wasn’t far from both B.… Continue reading Aquation Gentle Moisturizing Cleanser and Moisturizing Cream: Affordable Skincare with Luxury Ingredients
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water: Gentle and Effective
I’ve been using Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for a couple of weeks now, and I thought it was time to give my feedback. In case you are new to micellar water, it is a lightweight product that you can use to cleanse your face and remove your makeup. Some women use micellar water instead of… Continue reading Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water: Gentle and Effective
New L’Oreal Revitalift Volume Filler Skincare
One of the good things about having a chubby, square face is that as I get older, my face doesn’t look as drawn as it could if it were another shape. Thank goodness. But that said, I am always trying to keep my skin looking plump to minimize the look of lines as I get… Continue reading New L’Oreal Revitalift Volume Filler Skincare
Glycolic Acid Skincare from Reviva Labs: Facial Toner and Cream
Do you use glycolic acid products as part of your skincare routine? For women who want to keep the hands of time from moving too fast or for women of a certain age who want to turn back the hands of time, glycolic acid is a must. What is glycolic acid? It’s a natural AHA… Continue reading Glycolic Acid Skincare from Reviva Labs: Facial Toner and Cream
L’Oreal Age Perfect Hydra Nutrition Golden Balm Eye Cream
I’m a big fan of L’Oreal Revitalift Eye Cream Anti-Wrinkle + Firming, and I’ve been using it for years. photo credit: L’Oreal websiteA couple of years ago, I started seeing the ad campaign with Diane Keaton for the Age Perfect product line, and I thought maybe those products, targeted to older women, might be the… Continue reading L’Oreal Age Perfect Hydra Nutrition Golden Balm Eye Cream
Nuance Salma Hayek AM/PM Anti-aging Super Eye Treatment
Since I’m a big fan of Nuance Salma Hayek Daytime Moisturizer with SPF, I decided to branch out and try an eye product from the Nuance brand. I chose the Nuance Salma Hayek AM/PM Anti-aging Super Eye Treatment. I just finished up the bottle, and I liked it. It’s a pump bottle, and I found… Continue reading Nuance Salma Hayek AM/PM Anti-aging Super Eye Treatment