PR Sample, Affiliate Linksr Derma E, the affordable and effective clean beauty brand, has some terrific stocking stuffers, and the Refine, Brighten, Hydrate & Go Set is just one of them. Derma E selected three of their iconic skincare products and put them into a pretty and capacious canvas makeup bag that’s perfect for travel.… Continue reading Healthy Holiday Skin with Derma E Refine, Brighten, Hydrate & Go Set
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Skincare Faves from 2020
There were not too many good things that I can say about 2020, but as always I did have some excellent skincare discoveries during the past year. I have tossed the empties from some of them and I have a feeling I may have forgotten others, but here’s what comes to mind! I Bought This,… Continue reading Skincare Faves from 2020
Patchology Getaway Plan: Fast-Acting Pampering Skincare On-the-Go
Labor Day Weekend is next weekend already! Where did the summer go? Whether you are taking a road trip, going glamping, getting on a plane to another locale, or having a stay-cation, here’s a smart little TSA-friendly kit of skincare treats that you might just want to know about. Patchology Getaway Plan is the cutest… Continue reading Patchology Getaway Plan: Fast-Acting Pampering Skincare On-the-Go
City Beauty Line-Blurring Wrinkle Filler Giveaway
Over the past few years as I have developed more lines and wrinkles, I have been trying out a number of wrinkle fillers to help smooth the look of lines especially under foundation. A couple of months ago, City Beauty sent me two tubes of their Line-Blurring Wrinkle Filler to try out. I thought I… Continue reading City Beauty Line-Blurring Wrinkle Filler Giveaway
Giveaway: Robin McGraw Revelation Luxury Skincare Products!
January seems to be skincare month, when everyone makes resolutions or just thinks about taking better care of their skin…though for many of us, every month is skincare month. So why not start of 2020 with a skincare giveaway! Robin McGraw Revelation Luxury Skincare was generous in sending me two facial skincare products that I… Continue reading Giveaway: Robin McGraw Revelation Luxury Skincare Products!
The Antioxidant Power of Berries with Paula’s Choice Power Berry Serum
I love berries! They are one of my favorite parts of summer. Not only do they taste fresh and delicious, they are packed with antioxidants and they don’t have a lot of calories. Yum! So, I try to eat them as often as I can to get their benefits for my skin and overall health.… Continue reading The Antioxidant Power of Berries with Paula’s Choice Power Berry Serum
My Pre-Holiday 2018 Beauty Haul
I mostly shop for cosmetics during sales. There are enough sales these days that it’s not hard to wait. Ulta had two 20% off sale opportunities, and Sephora had a 20% off coupon for VIB. Sephora also had a $20 off $75 close to Christmas that I passed on since I had bought enough during… Continue reading My Pre-Holiday 2018 Beauty Haul
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation
Have you ever been really excited to try something, and when you get it, you’re kind of let down? I think that’s how I feel about IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation. When I saw that IT’s new Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer SPF 50+ had a somewhat expanded shade range that included the new… Continue reading IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation
LovelySkin.com: Great Retailer for Mother’s Day or Any Day!
I discovered LovelySkin.com a couple of years ago while searching for the best price on a skincare product that I wanted to buy. My order was filled quickly, there’s free shipping always, I got a 20% off discount that they send with each purchase, and I was completely satisfied with my shopping experience. In addition,… Continue reading LovelySkin.com: Great Retailer for Mother’s Day or Any Day!
My Best of Skincare 2017
Because skincare is such a big deal for me at this age, I have a lot more favorites when it comes to skincare than makeup even. Maybe not as exciting, but more important IMHO. Also, being a blogger of a certain age, I get to try lots more new skincare products than makeup. This… Continue reading My Best of Skincare 2017
Thanksgiving Memories
I am participating in a campaign for L’ORÉAL USA. I am receiving a fee for posting; however, the opinions expressed in this post are my own. I am in no way affiliated with L’ORÉAL USA and do not earn a commission or percent of sales. November means the arrival of my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. I… Continue reading Thanksgiving Memories
Vichy Mineral 89 Daily Skin Booster: Gimme All the Hydration!
Gimme all the hydration for my skin! I saw Vichy Mineral 89 Daily Skin Booster on a number of bloggers’ sites, and what first attracted me was the bottle. The thick glass ombre bottle looks like water, and the upside down V shape is so unique and modern. I couldn’t pass it by. Vichy Mineral… Continue reading Vichy Mineral 89 Daily Skin Booster: Gimme All the Hydration!
What I’m Testing Out Now: Fall 2017
I’m drowning in skincare products! This is not a complaint, just a statement of fact. I have received about a ton of new skincare products for test and review. I guess as a beauty blogger of a certain age, I get sent skincare products much more often than I receive makeup, lol. I am… Continue reading What I’m Testing Out Now: Fall 2017
L’Oreal Revitalift Triple-Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer
L’Oreal Revitalift Eye Firming Eye Cream was my go-to eye cream for more than a decade. And I’ve used other skincare products in the ever expanding Revitalift line. So when I received a black box from Influenster, the blogger’s organization, with L’Oreal written in white on the outside, I was eager to see what was… Continue reading L’Oreal Revitalift Triple-Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer
Two Favorite Cleansing Oils from Kiehl’s and DERMA E
Often I’m glad to be reminded of a skincare product that I really love but have forgotten about. Cleansing oil! This past winter, I definitely should have been using cleansing oil. Right now, my skin is nicely hydrated, but as I spend more time outdoors, it can get drier even in the summer. I’m glad… Continue reading Two Favorite Cleansing Oils from Kiehl’s and DERMA E
My New Sunscreen: Marini Physical Protectant SPF 45
I’ve been using Jan Marini skincare for several months now. When I went for a long overdue facial last week, the esthetician told me that my skin was looking good. Yay! My favorite among their skincare is the Marini BioGlycolic Cleanser. It’s a miracle worker as is their amazing Hyla3D hydrator serum. I’ve also been… Continue reading My New Sunscreen: Marini Physical Protectant SPF 45
Coming Attractions: What I’m Testing Out Now
Quick announcement: congratulations to Gabrielle L. who won the Paula’s Choice RESIST Omega+ Complex giveaway! Thank you to all of you who entered, followed, liked, visited, tweeted, commented, and subscribed. I really appreciate it! I am currently trying out another Paula’s Choice treatment product, and they generously sent me a second bottle to giveaway. Stay… Continue reading Coming Attractions: What I’m Testing Out Now
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist: Natural, Organic, Eco-Friendly
For the holidays, my friends Fintan and William gave me as part of my gift a Jurlique makeup case filled with travel size Jurlique skincare products. Jurlique was on my radar for some time, but I always have so many skincare products to test for review that it didn’t make sense for me to go… Continue reading Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist: Natural, Organic, Eco-Friendly
Getting My Face Ready for Spring with Skincare from Jan Marini Skin Research
Since 1994, Jan Marini Skin Research has been providing professional skincare based on research and innovative techniques that provide evidence-based results. In fact, they have pages of unaltered before and after photos of real people that are absolutely amazing. I now have a list about a mile long of Jan Marini skincare products that I… Continue reading Getting My Face Ready for Spring with Skincare from Jan Marini Skin Research
Full Coverage and No Kidding: Exuviance CoverBlend Concealing Treatment Makeup SPF 30
For most of my life, I wore no foundation makeup at all. I was lucky, I had great skin. I remember buying a bottle of liquid foundation once in the ’80s, but I didn’t really use it much. But 30+ years later, my great skin isn’t quite as great. The years of sunbathing without sunscreen… Continue reading Full Coverage and No Kidding: Exuviance CoverBlend Concealing Treatment Makeup SPF 30