AHAVA Smoothing Hand Cream

Speaking of products from my Ipsy bags, I received AHAVA Smoothing Hand Cream. I got it during the winter, but I already had a couple of hand cream bottles and jars open. Recently, I thought why am I saving this? I have waaaaay too many cosmetics that are “waiting in the wings”. I opened it,… Continue reading AHAVA Smoothing Hand Cream

Say YES TO AVOCADO for friendly and friendly free skincare

Yes To is such a friendly brand. One that’s affordable and reliable. In the case of YES to Avocado it’s also fragrance free. I’ve learned to like or tolerate certain fragrances over the year but I almost always chose fragrance-free so receiving these makes me very happy. PR samples There are 6 products in the… Continue reading Say YES TO AVOCADO for friendly and friendly free skincare

It’s All About the Hands: Good Smelling Hand Washes and Lotions

Although it’s not gardening season and I am limiting where I go, I’m still washing my hands a lot. And because we’re in the depths of winter in New England, my hands are dry. So finding products that I enjoy using and that hydrate my hands is a must. I Bought This, Affiliate Links I… Continue reading It’s All About the Hands: Good Smelling Hand Washes and Lotions

A New Fragrance from the Farmhouse Fresh Steeped Milk Lotion Hand Cream Collection

Last night, I caved. I turned on the heat in my house. The outside temperature was around 53, and inside my house, it had dipped to 63. I was freezing even wearing a sweatshirt. Although they say it may reach 80 today, the past two days have been downright chilly. The return of the cool… Continue reading A New Fragrance from the Farmhouse Fresh Steeped Milk Lotion Hand Cream Collection

RITUALS The Ritual of Sakura Soothing Hand Balm: A Dutch Brand!

I’m a big fan of RITUALS Sakura, cherry blossom, bath and body products. I have used three cans of their Foaming Shower Gel (though I have had a problem with the nozzle), and I adore my Sakura Bath and Body Mist. The light, somewhat sweet cherry blossom scent is one of my favorite everyday scents… Continue reading RITUALS The Ritual of Sakura Soothing Hand Balm: A Dutch Brand!

Best of 2017: Hands Feet and Nails, Hair, Bath and Body

January has come and gone, but I still have a few best of 2017 (products I tried for the first time in 2017) in the hands, feet, nails, hair, and body categories to mention before we’re firmly entrenched in 2018. Let’s get to it.   Hands, Feet and Nails Mont Bleu Glass Nail Files: I… Continue reading Best of 2017: Hands Feet and Nails, Hair, Bath and Body

Parodi Daily Moisturizing Hand Cream for Hard Working Hands

I’ve been at Jeff’s for about a week so far helping him after his hip replacement surgery. Now that he can use only one crutch, he’s more self-sufficient but he’s still not quite back to his old self yet. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a dishwasher. I grew up without a dishwasher, and my longtime New… Continue reading Parodi Daily Moisturizing Hand Cream for Hard Working Hands

Taking Care of My Hands and Nails

The summer is usually the best time for my nails and hands, but as I get older I still have a few nail and hand challenges even in the warm weather.   Blaine Labs RevitaDerm 40 In the warm weather, my peculiar skin problem, exfoliative keratolysis, comes back. We often think about skin having problems… Continue reading Taking Care of My Hands and Nails

Whish Body Products: Rice Milk Hand Remedy and Coconut Milk Shave Cream

About a year ago, I saw a couple of skincare products from Whish Body in a blog review. They looked so appealing. I made note. A few weeks ago, I was given a chance to try out two products from Whish. I chose the Rice Milk Hand Remedy and the Coconut Milk Shave Cream with… Continue reading Whish Body Products: Rice Milk Hand Remedy and Coconut Milk Shave Cream

Peter Lamas Spa Sensuals Body Care Products

This entire year, I’ve gotten to try out an incredible array of skincare products and brands. Many have come from brands that were new to me. And I have lots of new favorites. The Peter Lamas Spa Sensuals line has definitely entered my pantheon of skincare favorites. I received three products from the Spa Sensuals… Continue reading Peter Lamas Spa Sensuals Body Care Products

Friday Find: H2O Plus Hand and Nail Care

Some time ago, my friend Sybille gave me a bag filled with beauty products and samples that she didn’t want. They definitely found a home with me. The big prize was DiorSkin Nude BB Creme, but there were plenty of other goodies in the bag as well. One that I recently discovered was a deluxe… Continue reading Friday Find: H2O Plus Hand and Nail Care

L’Occibox Spring 2015 from L’Occitane

On Friday, I finally succumbed. I drove out to the mall and stopped in at L’Occitane to pick up the Spring 2015 L’Occibox. It’s been a while since I purchased anything from L’Occitane, and the $20 L’Occibox in the pretty cherry blossom decorated hat box was too good to pass up. I read reviews of the L’Occibox… Continue reading L’Occibox Spring 2015 from L’Occitane

Tony Moly Peach Anti-aging Hand Cream

I’ve had a bad cold all week, and I’ve been feeling miserable. So glad I got a little treat when Jeff and I visited Providence on Sunday. I picked up Tony Moly Peach Anti-aging Hand Cream. Everything from Tony Moly has the most adorable, whimsical packaging. And the scents are so authentic and delicious. Even… Continue reading Tony Moly Peach Anti-aging Hand Cream