Two makeup brands that I like have just launched some new shades. I haven’t tried these particular shades yet, but since II have tried other shades in their mascara and gel liner collections, I have a sneaking suspicion the new addition will be good ones to try for a little change of pace. Thrive Causemetics …
RMS Beauty UnCoverup Concealer
Are you an RMS Beauty user? I started hearing about RMS Beauty in 2023, though the brand has been around much, much longer than that. The woman who started RMS Beauty, Rose-Marie Swift, is a makeup artist who has been in the business for decades. Rose-Marie created her clean beauty makeup brand with skin-loving ingredients. …
A Few Galentine’s Day Gift Ideas
It seems to me like Christmas and Hanukkah just ended, but here we are just about at Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day! Jeff and I decided we will skip gifts this V-day (though chocolates and/or flowers are allowed). I don’t usually celebrate Galentine’s Day, but I know other people do. And Galentine’s Day is next Tuesday, …
The Sparkly Earring Queen’s New Sale Acquisition
You may know that I find it so hard to resist anything sparkly. And on sale. Alexis Bittar, the jewelry designer, is having their End of Season sale. Since last fall when Alexis Bitter launched their new collection fall/winter season, I’ve had my eye on a pair of earrings that embodies all my favorite earring …
Essencias de Portugal Love Soap for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. Actually, it’s in a little more than two weeks! If you have people that you like to give a little something to, here’s an idea. As you may know, I’m a bona fide lover of all things heart-shaped. I came across a bright red heart-shaped soap from …
Project Pan December 2023 Beauty Empties
Oh dear, 2023 has come and gone, and I haven’t yet caught up with my 2023 beauty empties. I will do the best that I can. I will do one post that includes July, August and September at some point soon, and this post will be December. Hair and fragrances led the way in December. …
I Can’t Get Enough of Erbario Toscano Spicy Vanilla Reed Diffuser!!!
Vanilla lovers unite! And listen up, lol. The Italian ceramic ware brand, Vietri, has a post-holidays sale. Many years ago, I enjoyed my visit to Vietri when I stayed on the Amalfi coast in Italy. So, their products get my attention, especially when their Outlet has a 30% off sale. I did pick up an …
Grande Cosmetics Class Action Lawsuit
You may have heard that a Class Action Lawsuit was filed in California about a year and a half ago against Grande Cosmetics. The products in question are GrandeLASH MD, GrandeBROW and Grande HAIR. The ingredient at the heart of the suit is ICP or Isopropyl Chloprostenate, defined in the cosmetics dictionary as a “hair …
Korres Makeup? Yes! Grey Eyeliner I’ve Been Looking For
I know, I know, I should be on a No Buy like everyone else right now. But in case you didn’t know, natural, Greek-made Korres Skincare is a terrific brand. Made with excellent and natural ingredients, cruelty-free Korres products are effective and affordable. Plus, they’ve got the best loyalty program going! If you join their …
Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence
Ever since I got a travel size of SK-II PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence that is on sale right now for $99 for a very small 2.5 fl. oz. (!), I’ve been searching for an affordable substitute. To be honest, I haven’t found an essence like the SK-II with PITERA and such a lightweight formula that’s …
RITUALS Ritual of Ayurveda Natural Dry Oil
Just a quick post about how wonderful RITUALS Ayurveda Natural Dry Oil for Body & Hair is! The Ayurveda collection of body and bath products is all about balance, and at the start of a new year, who can’t use a little balance in their life?! From my stash, I opened a new, easily recyclable …
Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 & Happy New Year!
Even though it’s winter and so many days, lately, it’s been gray and rainy, sunscreen is still a necessity. But of course, you already know that! Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 Trying A Trial Size First I am always on the look out for sunscreens that don’t leave my face with a greasy …
Lucky Chick Lip Love Treatment
Lucky Chick Lip Love Lip Treatment is one of those cosmetics that I received a couple of months ago in my Ipsy Boxycharm box that I didn’t give much thought to. In fact, when I took it out of the box, I sort of groaned because I must have about a million lip balms. But …
Porta by TYMO Portable Hair Straightening & Curling Brush
The last time I went to Sassoon to get my hair cut, I decided to go back to my tried and true, longer, flipped hairstyle. I saw a video of a young girl in London getting what the stylist called a 60s haircut. She looked great, and though I certainly don’t look like her, it …
Korres Black Pine 360° Eye-Lift Super Serum
Korres has become one of my favorite skincare brands. From Greece and made with natural ingredients including plants from Greece, I find Korres gentle, effective and relatively affordable. During Korres’ 40% off sale around Black Friday, I bought a few items. Also, I had signed up for their loyalty points program, and I managed to …