Looking back at the bath, body and hair products that I tried in 2018, there were a number of standouts for me. Here we go! Bath and Body Farmhouse Fresh Vanilla Bourbon Body Oil: The vanilla bourbon scent of this body oil is truly divine. I wish that FHF would make a matching body …
Out with the Old: Beauty Empties December 2018
You know I’m all about my empties. I am always so happy to use stuff up and make room for the new things. I am trying to get better at tossing/recycling old makeup and skincare that I know I am not going to ever finish. I have a hard time tossing unfinished things, but I …
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 …
Luxe by Mr. Bubble: Bath and Body Stocking Stuffers
Many of us grew up with Mr. Bubble, and Mr. Bubble is still making wonderful bath and body products. Mr. Bubble Retro Holiday Ornament Check out this adorable Limited Edition Mr. Bubble Retro Holiday Ornament! For $3, you can introduce Mr. Bubble to the kids in your family (though they probably are growing up …
Lots of Full Size Empties: November 2018
My blogging friend Renu was part of a group that aimed to use up 100 full size products during 2018. She achieved her goal and then some! Though I was not a member of the challenge group, I am pretty darn sure that I have achieved that milestone as well. Yippee! In November, I …
Enchanted Beauty Advent Calendar from The Body Shop, My First!
I was so excited to receive my first Advent Calendar of any kind ever! The 24 Days of Enchanted Beauty Calendar from The Body Shop arrived at my door a couple of weeks ago. I wondered if people who buy their own Advent Calendars or receive them as gifts open them all at once or …
Farmhouse Fresh Vanilla Bourbon Body Oil That’s Almost Good Enough to Eat
Always when I think that Farmhouse Fresh has hit the pinnacle of perfection, they surprise me and kick it up yet another notch! This time I want to introduce you to a new gourmand scented body oil that is perfect for holiday gifting or to wear yourself during the holiday season for deliciously-scented skin. New …
RITUALS The Ritual of Ayurveda Balancing Treat Gift Set
I’m reading an engrossing novel set in 17th century Amsterdam, The Miniaturist. It’s partially a mystery, and the character who provides the mystery lives and works on Kalverstraat. Kalverstraat got its name from the cattle market that used to be held at the end of that street. Now it is the main shopping area in …
Kiehl’s “Made for All” Gentle Body Wash
Once the heat in my house goes back on in the fall, my skin protests. All of a sudden, it feels drier and itchy. Ugh. Kiehl’s “Made for All” Gentle Body Wash came along at just the right time! Its formula is both gentle and soothing, and it’s a pleasure to use. The two key …
It’s Pumpkin Everything Season: My Current Favorite Pumpkin Skincare Products
I know so many people of serious fans of pumpkin everything. Oh, that reminds me, I have to get to Trader Joe’s to see if they have their delicious pumpkin spice cake mix again this year – it was even better than my from scratch version! And when it comes to skincare, pumpkin is …
September 2018 Beauty Empties and Tosses
First, I want to announce the winners of the Farmhouse Fresh Lip Scrub giveaway. Julie W’s name was picked first so she gets her scent choice, Blackberry Wine. Cynthia R’s name was picked second, so she will get Beach Punch. I’ve emailed them both, and hope to hear back soon. If I don’t hear from …
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 …
My Barneys Beauty Bag Splurge Fall 2018 and Purchases
I had planned to sit out the Barneys fall beauty bag event in spite of the fact that I have really enjoyed and used the items in the past “gift with purchase” bags I received after making a significant fragrance or beauty purchase at Barney’s. But when I went to Boston to get my hair …
Smooth, Hydrated, Flake-free Lips from Farmhouse Fresh and Giveaway
Taking care of my lips is a year round endeavor. Though my lips aren’t as dry in the summer as they are in the cold New England winters, some matte lipsticks can do a number on my lips, and then I find myself back to square one again. I am a self-described expert on lip …
Summer 2018 Beauty Empties
Summer flew by. So sad to see it go. But it was a fun, busy summer for me. No complaints at all. In fact, I was so busy that I didn’t get a chance to write an empties post at the end of July. Instead I’m doing a mega empties post for July and August. …