A few months ago, I posted about my spring/summer Target Beauty Box. Recently, I found out that Target was offering two more beauty boxes for Fall 2015, each $5 including delivery. I chose the Honor Roll box. You have to act fast to score a Target Beauty Box because they sell out very fast. The box …
Brush On Block Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
I’ve been trying all kinds of sunscreens. I am looking for that perfect combination of reliably blocking the sun’s UVA/UVB rays and being comfortable to wear. I usually prefer physical block sunscreen. Recently, I was sent a new kind of sunscreen for me: Brush On Block Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. It comes in an attractive black …
Tarina Tarantino Eye Dream Hypershadow
A few weeks ago, I got another unexpected gift from my dear friend in Ohio who definitely knows my taste in makeup! She’s the kind soul who sent me the Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek blush that I adore and reviewed a while back, and she added to my TT collection by sending me one of …
Friday Find Part 2: Nourish Organic Body Butter & New Skin Solve
Last month, I reviewed Nourish Organic Body Lotion that I found in my stash. And I complained that it wasn’t hydrating enough for my very dry skin. The folks at Nourish Organic read my review, and they were kind enough to send me two products designed for very dry skin like mine for me to try …
Xanadu 24K Gold Serum by ISA Professional
Did you ever get a skincare product that you could hardly wait to use? I often feel this way about makeup, but not often for skincare. But when I received Xanadu 24K Gold Serum by ISA Professional, I could hardly wait to open it. This is why. Look at it! Isn’t it gorgeous?! Those are …
TribeTats Jewelry-Inspired Temporary Metallic Tattoos Arm Bands
I’m a jewelry fanatic. I wear jewelry every day. I am never without earrings, necklace, watch, ring, and bracelet just about every day. I even like to wear jewelry to the beach. But whenever I do wear some jewelry to the beach, I’m concerned about losing it. Enter TribeTats Jewelry-Inspired Temporary Metallic Tattoos. I received …
Giveaway: butterLONDON Bloody Brilliant Lip Crayons
When I received the new makeup collection from butterLONDON (reviewed and swatched here) featuring the shade, Ladybird, a gorgeous tomato red, I fell in love with the Bloody Brilliant Lip Crayon. I wished that I owned the entire collection of butterLONDON Bloody Brilliant lip crayons. Lo and behold, my wish came true. (Next time, I’ll wish to …
Friday Find: Maybelline Face Studio Master Conceal
Oh, why do things always get lost at the bottom of my makeup bag? Probably because I’ve got too much in there. But I went hunting in the bag and came up with Maybelline Face Studio Master Conceal, this week’s Friday Find. I bought it a couple of months ago at CVS, forgot to review …
Safe Harbor Sensitive Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50
I can never have enough sunscreens, and I recently received a new sunscreen made with physical sunblock and a high percentage of natural and organic ingredients. Since I’m piling on the sunscreen these days, and chemicals can enter the bloodstream through the skin, I like to choose natural and organic ingredients when I can. The …
June 2015 Beauty Product Empties
Thank goodness, June was a big month for me for using up beauty products, especially ones that I’ve had for a while. I look forward to recycling all these bottles and jars! So here’s the scoop on what I thought about each of the empties and whether I think they’re repurchase-worthy. SHAMPOO EO …
Friday Find: Eddie Funkhouser Lip Color
I have waaaaay too much makeup. In spite of having decent storage for my makeup brushes, most nail polish, and my Milani shadow singles, everything else is stored rather randomly. So I managed to lose track of the Eddie Funkhouser lipsticks and lipgloss that I won some time ago in a great giveaway on Cindy Ingalls’ …
Sneak Peak: Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial
A few weeks ago, I got an unexpected, great surprise. Exuviance, one of my favorite skincare brands, sent me a hot-off-the-press, straight from the laboratory (for real, no kidding) new facial mask that hasn’t even been released yet! It arrived without a label in a lab-filled, undecorated, i.e. plain, white metal pump tube. How lucky to get the …
Giveaway: StriVectin Repair & Protect Moisturizer SPF 30
Summer is finally here, though it’s still cool in MA. Regardless, I’m spending a lot more time outdoors gardening, jogging, riding my bike, playing tennis, or just walking around. It’s imperative to wear sunscreen! In fact, I just read that there are kiosks in Boston that are dispensing free sunscreen. How cool is that! So …
Friday Find: Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder
Although this isn’t something that I’ve just rediscovered in my stash, Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder is nevertheless a “find”. Over a year ago, I needed a setting powder and I didn’t want to spend a lot. So the Dream Wonder name of this Maybelline pressed powder compact called out to me. It’s a very utilitarian looking …
Lorac The Resort Eye and Cheek Palette
Lorac The Resort Palette, a limited edition eye and cheek palette, came out in the early spring, available only at Nordstrom for about $25. I just didn’t want to spend $25, so I passed. A couple of months ago, the palette showed up on Hautelook, and I didn’t want to pay the shipping costs. So I …