Several months ago, I started seeing lots of ads on Facebook for a brand I wasn’t familiar with, Zenmed. The ads for the skincare brand seemed to focus on those with acne or rosacea. Though it looked like a serious skincare brand, I didn’t think it would suit me since neither of those conditions applied …
May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and New SPF 50 MyChelle Sunscreens Can Help
Although it often still goes down to the 40s at night here in eastern MA, we’re having more days in the 60s and occasionally even 70. I’ve finally been able to spend some time outdoors jogging or gardening. How wonderful to see the trees and flowers finally coming to life! I’m hoping that we’ll have …
Bloom Minerals Skincare for Face and Body with Dead Sea Minerals
Last year, I wrote about Bloom Minerals Shielding Hand Cream and Foot Cream (reviewed here). Both products were among my favorites for 2017. I used the foot cream all winter, and my feet never felt crusty and dry. In fact, it’s still on my night table to keep my feet in good shape for sandal …
Giveaway! Derma E Purifying Detox Scrub and Charcoal Mask
Derma E generously sent me two products from its Purifying Charcoal Detox line: Purifying Daily Detox Scrub Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask. The Derma E Purifying Charcoal products would have been perfect for me when I lived and jogged in New York City when I was younger. The pollution from cars, factories and buildings was awful …
Stellar Limitless Foundation and Concealer: New Makeup Line at Sephora
In March, I was sent foundation and concealer from a new makeup line, Stellar Beauty, that’s available at Sephora. Stellar focuses on the small differences in the same skin tone/color family from person to person by emphasizing the undertones: yellow, pink, beige, peach, golden yellow, red, olive. I think it’s a rather unique, if somewhat …
More from Butter LONDON’S Glazen Line: Blush and Eye Gloss Mini Set
In early April, I wrote about my experiences with Butter LONDON’S Glazen Eye Gloss in Moonstone. As a cream makeup lover, I am a big fan of this weird, bouncy, mousse or gelée consistency that’s best applied with my fingers. In fact, I liked it so much that I bought two more Glazen products: blush …
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, …
RITUALS The Ritual of Sakura Soothing Hand Balm: A Dutch Brand!
I’m a big fan of RITUALS Sakura, cherry blossom, bath and body products. I have used three cans of their Foaming Shower Gel (though I have had a problem with the nozzle), and I adore my Sakura Bath and Body Mist. The light, somewhat sweet cherry blossom scent is one of my favorite everyday scents …
Kiehl’s Dynamic Duo: Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask and Midnight Recovery Serum
When it comes to facial masks, I can’t get enough. I have so many it’s ridiculous. All different types. All different benefits. But I only get a professional facial maybe once or twice a year, so I try to do the best I can to take care of my skin at home. I’d like to …
Portable Gurunanda Natural Mist Diffuser and Essential Oils
I’ve recently been introduced to a few little somethings that I am absolutely delighted with. Yesterday, I wrote about how much I liked the Masqueology Rubber Mask, and today I want to tell you about the Gurunanda Natural Mist Diffuser (formerly called the Wall Plug-In Diffuser) and essential oils. Gurunanda Natural Mist Diffuser Last year, …
My First MakeUp Geek Eyeshadows
I just got my first purchase from Makeup Geek, a cruelty-free indie makeup brand that describes itself as “professional quality at affordable prices”. I believe I first learned about Makeup Geek on Phyrra.net. Not surprisingly, I learned about the 40% off sale on makeupgeek.com a couple of weeks ago on Phyrra’s Facebook group. Turns out …
Daily Glycolic Acid Three Ways from NIP+FAB
Glycolic acid is one of the active compounds in the group of skincare ingredients known as alpha hydroxy acids. Derived from cane sugar, glycolic acid can penetrate skin easily because its molecules are so small. As a result, glycolic acid is a terrific exfoliator and helps reduce fine lines, discoloration/dark spots, acne and acne scarring, …
1950s Vintage Beauty Accessories from The Vintage Cosmetic Company
I love photographs, fabrics, advertising, and design from the 1950s. It’s an interesting period that looked both backward and forward in time. Recently, I noticed some beauty tools and accessories from The Vintage Cosmetic Company, a British company that launched in 2011 as a brand that celebrated vintage femininity as well as old Hollywood …
$3 and Great Quality from Brandless
Do you notice the ads on Facebook? Maybe because I worked in advertising and advertising research for so many years, I actually do. Recently, a Facebook ad for a company called Brandless caught my attention. Everything they sell is priced at $3. Everything. To me, Brandless initially sounded like the Dollar Store, but the …
SebaMed: Balanced pH for Sensitive and Healthy Skin
Quick refresher to our high school chemistry class. pH is a scale that measures alkalinity-acidity with 0 being the most acidic, 14 the most alkaline and 7, the rating for water, is neutral. Are you aware of the optimal pH, the alkaline-acid balance, of our skin? It should range between 4 and 5.5 with 5.5, …