Retexturing is a relatively new buzzword in skincare. In fact, I just reviewed a facial retexturizer from another skincare brand a couple of weeks ago. Now, retexturing is happening for body care. Exuviance, a brand that I use often, is known for their founders, Drs. Van Scott and Yu, who discovered the antiaging benefits of glycolic …
OZ Naturals Vitamin C Cleanser
Vitamin C has been a thing for several years now, especially in facial serums. I’m always trying to fade my sun damage, so vitamin C serum is a staple in my skincare routine. When I had a chance to try OZ Naturals Vitamin C Cleanser, I was all in. Although I’m never sure how much …
Wink Lash and Brow Enhancing Oil
As you get older, your lashes lose their color and they get sparser. So do your brows. Stress, waterproof mascara, not removing makeup, and a host of other transgressions also inhibit lash and brow growth. What a drag. That’s all I can say. But I am fighting it! A couple of months ago, I wrote …
Farmhouse Fresh Peat Perfection Purification Mask
Typically, I steer clear of mud masks. My dry skin usually protests. But in the summer, the heat and humidity transforms my dry skin into something else. My pores are more visible, and I actually have occasional breakouts on my chin and either side of my nose. What’s up with that? So when I had …
Highlight Cosmetics Liquid Matte Lipstick: Better-For-You, Non-Drying Long-Wear Lipstick
Sometimes I forget which cosmetics are coming my way. Today was one of those days. I received an envelope from Highlight Cosmetics containing an attractive little box with the logo, H, in gold on the outside. I was excited because it was lipstick! (I get so much skincare that it is very exciting to get a …
Mid-Summer Pedicure with Soakees and Amope
A pedicure usually lasts me about 4 weeks, but this time I really pushed it. Six weeks is a long time to go, especially wearing red polish on my toes (the growth is much more noticeable). So last night I finally got around to doing an at-home pedi while I watched the Olympics. The …
StriVectin Overnight Resurfacing Concentrate
Don’t you love skincare products that make an immediate difference in the look and feel of your skin? Well, I sure do. About a month ago, StriVectin sent me their Overnight Resurfacing Concentrate to try out. It comes in an opaque white glass bottle with a dropper, and the concentrate itself is white. It looks …
AMOREPACIFIC Age Correcting Foundation Cushion SPF 25
I’ve become a fan of cushion foundations. Have you tried the relatively new liquid or mousse-like foundations, BB or CC creams that come in a compact? For me, their key benefits are: portability – so much easier to carry around than a bottle or even a tube ease of use – not only quick to …
National Lipstick Day: Peach Lips with ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip
I was going to skip posting today, Friday, because summer Fridays can be slow. People are already starting their weekends. But when I discovered that today is National Lipstick Day, I couldn’t let the occasion pass by without mentioning an interesting experience I had the other day when I was wearing ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip …
Judith August Cosmetics Solutions Orange Masking Creme
I have about a million concealers, many of which I like, but I’m always on the hunt for concealers that cover better, last longer, color correct when necessary. Recently, I succumbed to the siren song on Facebook of a concealer trio from a brand that was new to me, Judith August Cosmetics Solutions. Judith August …
Le Mieux Eye Wrinkle Corrector: Is It “The Best”?
I always wonder if skincare products work. In the long run, I truly believe they do. My experience is that great skincare products can help stave off the effects of time. But reversing the effects of time, now that’s a harder task. But amazingly, something that I’ve been using over the past several months has …
Silky, Healthy Hair with Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock
There’s no shortage of great haircare products out there. In fact, I have so many different hair products that it takes a lot to impress me. But recently I read a review from Cindy at Prime Beauty Blog for Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock that got my attention. Then I was given the opportunity to …
Tatcha Balanced Pore Perfecting Water Gel Moisturizer: Perfect for Summer
Tatcha is a skincare company that truly understands and values all kinds of beauty. Based on beauty rituals from the geishas, Tatcha pairs ancient beauty secrets with cutting edge science to create perhaps the perfect skincare brand. I’m always excited to see what’s new from Tatcha. Every package I receive from Tatcha is a work of art. …
Fiona Stiles Ultrasuede High Intensity Lip Color and Tarteist Lipliner
Ulta Beauty emailed me a 20% off coupon last week that was good for most prestige brands and products. I needed to buy a gift for a friend, and far be it for me to not take advantage of a beauty sale to replace a staple and/or try something new. I did both. I’m nearing …
Moisturize and Relax with PurErb Serenity Calming Moisturizer
I love herbs. I grow basil, thyme, cilantro, parsley, sage, rosemary, oregano, and lavender. They’re easy to grow. I love how they smell. I use them in cooking all the time. I’ve made sachets with the lavender. Herbs are my friends 😉 Because of my interest in herbs, I really wanted to try PurErb skincare products. They’re made …