Gee, I didn’t realize how close the holidays actually are. I think I have most of my shopping done, but I’m never sure till I start wrapping and putting everything together. And today, I discovered that I don’t have any Scotch tape. That’s definitely on my list for tomorrow. So if you’re still doing some …
Calming Ritual of Dao Small Gift Set from My Fave, RITUALS
I’ve talked about RITUALS, the worldwide luxury lifestyle brand, a number of times because I am a sincere fan. RITUALS makes enticing bath, body and home products of super quality. I first discovered RITUALS Shower Foam in the Sakura cherry blossom scent in a goody bag gift with purchase that I got after a buying …
Luster Premium White 2 Minute White Dental Whitening & Refill Kit Redux
I just realized that I wrote about the Luster Premium White 2 Minute White kit here in May 2016, but the packaging has changed and the way I use it has changed a bit too. My original post has all the details, so check it out. Here’s what the 2 Minute White teeth whitening kit …
Heart-Shaped Love Is The Foundation IT Cosmetics Brush for Ulta: October Beauty for a Cause
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and pink is everywhere. While most women are already “aware” of breast cancer, I think of this month as an opportunity to remember my dear dad who died from breast cancer years ago, make sure my mammogram appointment is up to date as well as to donate to the …
Giveaway: Derma E Trio of Anti-Acne Skincare Products
Acne is not just a problem for teens. Sadly, it can last well into middle-age. But these days, there are many ways to treat acne. Derma E has a number of top-notch skincare products to help keep acne at bay and to treat blemishes that you may have. Derma E Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Wash …
A Trio of belif Facial Skincare Products for Normal/Combo Skin
There are a few facial skincare brands that I write about over and over, and belif is one of them. I discovered the brand at Sephora several years ago while I was looking for a firming eye gel, and I tried a set of their travel size skincare products and I’ve been hooked ever since. …
This Year’s Haul from Nature Island Botanicals
I’ve been buying artisan-made, natural and organic bath and body products from Daphne at Nature Island Botanicals for 14 years. Actually I thought it was even longer, but Daphne said she has been coming to the Waterfront Festival at Gloucester MA since 2005. I absolutely remember what initially drew me to her booth. It was …
New Shades of Maybelline Color Tattoos Longwear Cream Eyeshadow
Maybelline Longwear Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow in New Shades I was a fan of the original Maybelline Color Tattoos. When they first came out at least four years ago, I bought several of them, mostly mattes, because I love cream eye shadow. At the time, I liked them a lot. So I was excited when …
Beach & Pool Makeup from Cargo Swimmables
Last Sunday, Jeff said to me before we left the house for Gloucester, “You’re wearing makeup to the beach?”. I almost always wear at least some makeup to the beach. When I lived in New York and shared a house on Fire Island, almost all women on Fire Island wore makeup and jewelry to the …
New Dial Silk Serum Moisturizing Body Wash Collection
When it comes to body wash, something I use every day, I’m about two things: fragrance hydration. I love trying new brands and scents. This week, I’ve been using two different scents from Dial’s new “Silk &…” Moisturizing Body Wash collection: Silk & Ginger: a fresh spice blend Silk & Magnolia: an uplifting light, sweet …
New Mineral Enriched Natural Deodorants from Crystal: Freshly Minted & Mountain Fresh
About four years ago, I switched 90% of the time from mainstream antiperspirants to natural deodorants. As the decades have gone by, I don’t perspire as much as I did when I was a teen. And over time, I began to get concerned about using an antiperspirant with aluminum in it every single day. I …
ColourPop Creamy Blushes: Blush Stix and Super Shock
I noticed that ColourPop introduced a new stick blush not too long ago. Because I love all things “cream”, I knew I would have to try it. I really like sticks too – be they concealer, eyeshadow, foundation, whatever – because they are so quick and easy to use. During the 30% off pre-July 4th …
Three Skincare Products with Vegan Squalane from Biossance
Our bodies produce a substance called squalene that helps moisturize our skin. In fact, we have quite a lot of it when we’re young. But once we hit our 30s, the amount our bodies produce begins to decrease. By 50, we produce 50% of what we used to produce. By 60, even less. Squalene is …
Adding Glycolic Acid to My Nightly Routine w PRAI Beauty
Glycolic acid is one of the Alpha Hydroxy Acids. It’s a naturally occurring substance, and it starts out as a powder made from colorless, odorless crystals. Glycolic acid delivers lots of benefits for skin from moisturizing to rejuvenating skin by helping to fade fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a fantastic exfoliator, and it’s known for …
Derma E Scalp Relief Shampoo and Conditioner
Scalp-oriented shampoos and conditioners have been having more than a moment. They’ve been quite the thing for more than a year. When they first came out, I avoided them because I didn’t have dandruff. But I do have dry hair and a relatively dry scalp that occasionally feels itchy. Since scalp-focused haircare first arrived on …