PR Samples, Affiliate Links CRYSTAL Deodorant, the company that invented the first mineral salt deodorant 30 years ago, has launched a new magnesium-enriched collection! Background Magnesium in deodorants has been around for several years. In fact, people talked about using Milk of Magnesia as a natural deodorant. Magnesium does not plug the sweat glands and …
My Softest Skin with Ceramides: Aveeno Skin Relief Moisture Repair
When it comes to body products, I usually love lotions and body butters that smell great from indie, artisan or prestige brands. Even though I have been trying out lots of new body products this winter and have quite a stash of old favorites that do a good job when I first apply them, I …
Project Pan: February 2021 Beauty Empties Update
February is a short month, so it seems like it was a hot minute since I wrote my last Project Pan update. I Bought This, PR Samples, Affiliate Links Here’s what I used up last month: Skincare City Beauty Multi-Action Sculpting Cream: I think this is either the second or third jar of City Beauty …
CBD Living Soap & Body Lotion
CBD products are definitely on their way to becoming mainstream. More and more health and wellness, body and facial skin care, muscle ache products are being launched with CBD as one of the key products. CBD or cannabidiol, is a derivative from marijuana but without the THC or psychoactive component. PR Samples, Affiliate Links About …
Project Pan 2021: January Beauty Empties
Here I am starting 2021 with a new Project Pan Challenge. I Bought This, PR Samples, Affiliate Links I achieved last year’s goal of 130 beauty empties by the skin of my teeth. I just looked back at my December 2020 post, and I must have been on drugs because I kept my 2021 goal …
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 …
SkinMD Natural Shielding Lotion
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Sensitive skin? Winter dry skin? Gluten-free? Looking for a lightweight multitasker? SkinMD Natural Shielding Lotion may be just what you’re looking for. In the winter, my skin is as dry as a bone so I am always on the lookout for new lotions and body butters to try. SkinMD’s natural formulations …
City Beauty Sale & End of Year Project Pan Update
I did it again. My entire post deleted by accident. What’s up with this stupid wordpress editor? Why is there no way to get to my saved draft? Anyone know??? Anyway, here goes again. I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links City Beauty InvisiCrepe Body Balm New Year’s Sale City Beauty is having one of …
Ulta Pre-Holidays Makeup & Skincare Haul
Ugh, I tried to delete a word from my draft of this post, and instead this horrible new-ish WordPress editor deleted my entire draft. So now I have to start from scratch since there is no way to find the draft that I had saved. So irritating. I Bought This, Affiliate Links This past year, …
Nature Island Botanicals French Collection Rose Absolute Whipped Body Butter
This year, I didn’t get to see Daphne from Nature Island Botanicals at her outdoor booth in Stagefort Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the summer Waterfront Festival in Gloucester MA. Because of the pandemic, all but one of Daphne’s craft fairs were cancelled. It’s a tough year for small businesspeople of all stripes. I …
Project Pan Update: November 2020
In November, I used up so many products that I haven’t had time to post about them. But I must get this up, perhaps with less chit chat about each one of them, because I am homing in on my end of year goal! I Bought This, PR Samples, Affiliate Links Skincare Derma E Hydrating …
Special Patchology Mask Sets for Holidays
PR Sample, Affiliate Links When I was perusing Nordstrom’s website a couple of weeks ago, I came across special limited edition holiday sets of Patchology masks. And lo and behold, I received a gift pack from Patchology a few days later! Here’s what I received: Patchology Merry & Bright Glitter Eye Gel Set The Patchology …
Ida Body Care: Dry Brushing for the Softest Skin!
I think I first heard the term “dry brushing” a year ago or so, and I was a definite skeptic. Honestly, it sounded like torture to me. Nevertheless, I was curious about it. PR Sample, Affiliate Links Even after I received my 4 step skincare kit from Ida Body Care that comes in a really …
Uplifting Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Bath & Shower Gel
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Bath & Shower Gel is a morning body wash, IMHO. The bright citrus and floral bergamot tea scent is perfect to get your day off to a happy and uplifted start. In fact, I started my day today (Tuesday) with Orange & Bergamot in my …
Project Pan: October 2020 Beauty Empties
I’m making progress as the year 2020, thankfully, winds down. Here’s what I used up in October! As usual, some of the products don’t go in the category I put them in, but I’m too lazy to retake the photos, lol. I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links Bath & Body RITUALS The Ritual of …