Ipsy is a big fan of the brand Purlisse, and they often include Purlisse skincare products in their bags and boxes. I Bought This, Affiliate Links Purlisse is an American brand started by an Asian-American actress, Jennifer Yen, whose skin suffered under heavy stage and screen makeup. To bring her skin back to health, she …
Typology TEN-1003 Hydrating Body Cream
A month ago, I introduced you to Typology, one of my new favorite skincare brands. Made in France with effective natural and organic ingredients in simple, retro apothecary-style and recyclable packaging, I couldn’t help but fall in love with it. PR Sample, Affiliate Links Today, I would like to tell you about TEN Crème Hydratante …
Glam Rock Adrenaline Blush: A Pigmented Blush in a Tube
Have you heard of the makeup brand 3INA? No, me neither. But I added their Glam Rock Adrenaline Blush to my cart at Nordstrom Rack so I would qualify for free shipping. I Bought This, Affiliate Link I bought a pair of waterproof hiking boots in a size that I thought might end up being …
More from Rubber Ducky: Original Spray-Dry No-OX SPF 50
PR Samples, Affiliate Links, Informational Links On Wednesday, I wrote about the Rubber Ducky SPF 50 No-Ox Cream Sunscreen in a tube as well as three of the fab lip balm sunscreens, but I left out Rubber Ducky Original Spray-Dry No-Ox SPF 50. I’ve been taking the Rubber Ducky SPF 50 spray with me to …
Derma E Crepey Skin Repair Treatment
When I bought a new tube of Derma E Stem Cell Eye Lifting Treatment a while ago, I decided to buy a couple of more items to qualify for free shipping. I picked up Derma E Crepey Skin Repair Treatment to compare it to the regular dry skin body butters I use and to City …
Wayne Goss Luxury Cream Lipsticks
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Last winter, I saw the new Wayne Goss Luxury Cream Lipsticks on Beautylish, and I was very intrigued by them. But I didn’t see the point at the time in spending money on lipstick since I wasn’t wearing it very often. Lately, the situation changed. I have some Wayne Goss …
Abib Skincare: Good Morning & Night Secret Plan
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to a new-to-the-U.S. skincare brand from Korea, Abib. As I mentioned in that post, I received a number of skincare products from Abib, and I have been trying them over the past couple of months. PR Sample, Affiliate Links, Informational Links I just finished up Abib Good Morning …
REPLENIX Age Restore Nighttime Therapy: Medical-Grade Skincare
A month ago or so, Derma E generously sent me a box of skincare products from a few brands in addition to their own Derma E products. That really surprised me. There was no explanation, and I don’t have a regular contact at Derma E who I could ask about it. Not one to look …
Summer Ready Vitamin D Promoting Sunscreen SPF 30
All of a sudden, the temperatures in Massachusetts have gone from the 50s and 60s to the 90s. The beaches have been crowded so early in the season. I’ve been spending more time outdoors without wearing long sleeves and long pants. Sunscreen season has arrived early this year. PR Samples, Affiliate Links Fortunately, this year …
Giving Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Another Try
When I bought something either from Urban Decay directly or from Sephora last year, I received a sample of Urban Decay Vice lipsticks. I Bought This, Affiliate Links I have tried Urban Decay lipsticks in the past, and I even own two or three of them. But unfortunately, the ones I bought in the past …
Surratt Smoky Eye Baton, Silver
I Bought This, Affiliate LInks Bergdorf’s had a 30% off sale on select beauty products a few weeks ago. I had hoped I could pick up another Hourglass eyeshadow brush, but Hourglass brushes weren’t part of the sale. Not to miss out, I went through all of the products that were on sale, and I …
ThinkSport SPF 50+ Mineral Based Sunscreen
PR Samples, Affiliate Links Derma E generously sent me a box of sunscreens, and I was especially curious about the big tube of ThinkSport SPF 50+ Mineral Based Sunscreen. It was a new-to-me brand, and I wondered what is the relationship between ThinkSport and Derma E. The enclosed product card said that Derma E and …
Footnanny to Get My Feet Sandals Ready
I just bought a new pair of pink platform sandals on sale at Saks Off 5th. Even though it is still a bit too cold to wear them here north of Boston, I wanted to get my feet sandals ready. It was a great opportunity to try out my new pedi set, Footnanny. (Every time …
Nature’s Beauty: Nature-Derived, Plant-Based & Affordable Bath and Body Products
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Mother’s Day is a week from this Sunday! If you’re in the market for a last minute gift or an extra gift to celebrate your mom or a mom in your life, consider the lovely, new gift sets from Nature’s Beauty. Nature’s Beauty is a cruelty-free, vegan bath and body products …
Rare Beauty Stay Beautiful Melting Blush, Shade “Nearly Neutral”
I Bought This, Affiliate Links I had been seeing photos of the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Stay Beautiful Melting Blush all over Facebook and blogs over the past several months. Both the cream formula and the beautiful packaging caught my eye. When Sephora had their VIB sale, I decided to give it a try. …