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I can’t believe I waited till today to post this review of a fantastic product, but things got out of hand this holiday season. It’s the night before New Year’s Eve, and I’m in a panic about getting my jewelry ready! I’ll figure out my outfit and my makeup, but my jewelry needs some TLC. …
I don’t know why but the ends of my hair have been dry and “crispy” since the end of the summer. I’ve had two hair cuts since then, and it makes a difference initially but the dryness returns. I try to wash my hair only every 4 days, but I guess blow drying it and …
I picked up the ColourPop Metamorphosis eye shadow collection and the Frida Lippie Stix, a mid-tone nude pink with a satin finish, during their pre-Christmas sale event. I had wanted to pick up the limited edition Metamorphosis collection for some time. I’m glad I did because it appears to be gone now. Frida is part of …
As you may know, I am a bath and body products fanatic. And lately, I have been trying to use natural and cruelty-free products as often as I can. I recently was introduced to A Girl’s Gotta Spa, a line of bath and body products created by beauty blogger, Shannon Smyth whose blog shares the …
Are you a perfume lover or do you have a perfume lover on your gift list? Scentbird may be just the thing! I was introduced to the joys of Scentbird last spring, and I wrote about the Scentbird subscription service and the first scent that I tried, Oriental Lace by Oscar de la Renta, here. …
I’ve mentioned Nature Island Botanicals a number of times on Never Say Die Beauty because it is my absolute favorite brand of artisanal skincare. Made by hand by Daphne Frampton, licensed aesthetician, in Rhode Island with natural and organic ingredients as well as with a lifetime of skincare and healthy living knowledge, Nature Island Botanicals skincare products …
Tatcha is truly one of my absolute favorite skincare brands. Tatcha is a brand with Japanese heritage. Though started by Victoria Tsai, an American woman of Japanese background, she has created a luxury skincare line based on cutting edge skincare science from Japan as well as Geisha skincare rituals that have existed for hundreds of years. …
Are you at your computer or out at the stores looking for bargain gifts and treats for yourself? Or putting off shopping till you get in the mood? Well, here’s another gift idea for you. I had been using the same black leather traditional style wallet for years and years. It was a good well-made …
Brrrrr, there was frost on the grass this morning! The temperatures went below freezing last night again. I guess there’s no stopping this winter thing. So I’m trying to get ready for the dryness that cold weather brings and keep my skin in good shape for the holidays. I love oils, and recently I received …
I love fragrances all year round not just for myself but also for my home. I really get into it once autumn comes round. And for the holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas time – it’s a must! I love the warm and spicy scents especially for my kitchen, bathrooms and family room. Because I have asthma, …
About a year ago, I saw a couple of skincare products from Whish Body in a blog review. They looked so appealing. I made note. A few weeks ago, I was given a chance to try out two products from Whish. I chose the Rice Milk Hand Remedy and the Coconut Milk Shave Cream with …
Seldom does this happen. But after receiving an email with an announcement ad for the Limited Edition IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Must-Have Eye Set, I immediately had to move on this. Usually I ruminate for ages, but not this time. The original Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte Luxe Transforming Palette (IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte …
Amore Matte Lip Creme This fall, Milani came out with what was going to be a limited edition but now – from what I’ve heard – is thankfully a permanent collection, Amore Matte Lip Creme. I managed to get my hands on 5 of the 8 shades. Just this week, I found one of …
October and November are the pumpkin months. Pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin-flavored stuff are everywhere. I had my first pumpkin bread of the season last night (I’m behind schedule). Earlier in October, Jeff and I went to the Topsfield Fair and saw the winner of this year’s Biggest Pumpkin of the Season Contest – it weighed …
Osmosis Skincare has a unique philosophy. Instead of making skincare and makeup that inflames skin and ages it faster, Dr. Ben Johnson (who’s really cute, BTW!) created a line of skincare and color cosmetics that are actually good for skin and help skin look and act younger. Sign me up for that! Osmosis Skincare products …