Oils are so popular these days. There are different oils for every single thing. I like oils. In fact, I’ve tried a number of after-shower body oils. They usually smell lovely. But I’ve found that with my super dry skin, the oil doesn’t provide lasting hydration. At first, it seems to hydrate well, but over …
The Smoothest Skin and Closest Shave with Somersets English Shaving Oils
Earlier this summer, Jeff told me that he had an idea to use oil for shaving. Jeff’s a creative guy, and he’s always coming up with new ideas or different ways to use familiar things. He thought oil would make his skin soft and would give him a closer shave. Then he said he came …
Mega Empties Post: June-July 2016
I didn’t think I had enough empties in June so I waited till July, and now I’m swamped with empties. I have two more products that are 99% empty but I’ll wait on them till August. This is enough! Let’s get started! Look at all this. I can hardly wait to recycle them! Skincare …
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 …
Getting Ready for the Beach with Coola Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
I have a brand of sunscreen that I reach for most of the time. I love the unscented as well as the scent choices, and I love the different forms that it comes in. But the SPF is a little lower than I’d like especially for afternoons when I know I’ll be spending all my …
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 …
New Zealand Manuka Honey and Hand Creams/Soaps Made from the Honey
Have you tried manuka honey? I first heard about it early last winter when I had diverticulitis. Some people believe that honey that comes from bees that pollinate the local manuka bush has healing powers in treating wounds and other infections. Honey including the regular honey that most of us use has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Manuka honey …
LaVanila The Healthy Deodorant, Pure Vanilla Scent
For years, I’ve been concerned about the aluminum in traditional antiperspirants because of possible health risks. But when I was a teen, I had “problem perspiration” and my grandmother sewed dress shields (half moon shaped fabric) into the armholes of my dresses and good blouses. Thankfully, I grew out of it, but I’ve always thought of myself …
Lolling under the Cherry Blossoms
The cherry blossoms are finally in bloom in Massachusetts. Well, sort of. The cold snap we had after the early warm weather froze and killed the blossoms on the pear trees, forsythia, weeping cherry trees and many of the blossoms on the gorgeous cherry trees. How unfair! This is a cherry tree from last year …
Tarocco Bath & Body Products: Lotion and Soaps
When we stayed at the beautiful Junipine Resort hotel in Sedona AZ a couple of weeks ago, the amenities left for us in our townhouse bathrooms were from Tarocco, a brand that was unfamiliar to me. The bath and body products were scented with Sicilian Blood Orange, a scent I love. I found out that …
Beauty Empties April 2016
How can it be that May is here already? 2016 is zipping by much too fast. But I’m glad that spring is on the way, and I say “on the way” because it’s still cold here and there are no real leaves on the trees yet. In fact, I’m afraid we’re going to bypass the …
Ulta Platinum Rewards Coupon Haul
Both Ulta and Sephora have events this month for their upper level loyalty members. At Ulta, I’m Platinum and they offer 20% off everything! Even though I didn’t “need” anything, I went in to look. I ended up with some inexpensive practical items that I can definitely use, and a few splurges. Let’s start with …
Sign of Spring: Vitabath Spring Green Shower Gelee
Today I went into Boston for two pampering appointments. I passed the Public Garden on my way to my facial and my hair appointments. Though the Swan Boats haven’t returned to the pond yet, quite a few trees had tiny leaves sprouting on their branches. On St. Patrick’s Day. In Boston. Hmmm. Not normal. The …
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 …
December 2015 Beauty Product Empties
I almost feel guilty posting this empties post because I have sooooo many empties from last month, December. I thought I did well in November, but not nearly as well as December. Since there are so many, I’ll try to be brief. Personal Care/Body Care Whish Shave Cream with Hair Inhibitor – Coconut: …