I’m back! We had a fabulous time in London and Dublin. When I have more time, I will post highlights from our trip. Before we left for London, I was thinking about bringing a couple of haircare tools with me. I did pack my dual voltage adorable (it has strawberries on it!) travel hair dryer …
Kjaer Weis Luxe Refillable Compact & Cream Blush
About 5 years ago, I was invited to an event at a med spa in Newburyport MA that was hosting the organic luxury makeup brand, Kjaer Weis, and their founder. I was sent home with a few samples that I truly enjoyed trying out. Since then, I have kept an eye on Kjaer Weis. They …
It’s All Hearts with Too Faced Too Femme Heart Core Lipstick
It’s been eons since I used anything from Too Faced. After the founder sold the company and TF started coming out with a new scented eye palette almost every month, I lost interest. Also, the brand became really too juvenile for even this heart lover. But in my last Ipsy/Boxycharm box, I discovered a lipstick …
New Limited Edition Autumnal Shade from City Lips!
City Lips is launching a new Limited Edition shade of their iconic City Lips Lipgloss just in time for autumn. “Sparkling Cider”, a spicy red-orange translucent lipgloss, has pink shimmer in the light of day. I love the new shade that reminds me of autumn leaves. (Thankfully, our leaves haven’t started changing quite yet.) And …
Bigger Than Beauty Skincare
Bigger Than Beauty is a new sister brand that was created by the people at Thrive Causemetics to accompany Thrive makeup.That immediately got my attention since I’m a fan of Thrive Mascara and Brow Gel, two results-oriented makeup products. Like Thrive, Bigger Than Beauty is also a results-oriented skincare collection. In fact, BTB talks about …
J’s Natural Beauty “God’s Gift Day & Night Collagen Anti-Aging Cream”: My Fave A.M. Moisturizer with Sunscreen
What initially attracted me to new-to-me J’s Natural Beauty skincare products is that it is a clean beauty brand made with natural and organic ingredients. It is vegan, plant based, non-toxic, and of course, cruelty-free. While I don’t only use plant based skincare products, if I have the choice, I prefer to. God’s Gift Day …
Long Hair, Thick Hair? You Gotta Try the BIG Shower Cap from Try This An That!
I had waist length hair till I was about 25. In fact, it was my trademark for a long time. I had a lot of hair. Stuffing it into a shower cap on those days when I didn’t want to wash it in the shower was tough. Try This An That Extra-Large Shower Cap Recently, …
Clutch Pro Charger: Super Lightweight Portable Phone Charger
Our trip to London and Dublin is in less than three weeks, and I have so much to do to get ready. First, I am hoping that the new covid booster will make the last hurdle today, so I can make an appointment ASAP. Jeff got covid either in the airport in Raleigh where we …
So Cute! 100% Natural Rebels Refinery Lip Balms
For many people and especially me, lip balm is a year round thing. I’m seldom without them. And if I have my druthers, I want a lip balm that’s all natural since I wouldn’t be surprised if I end up eating it. Enter Rebels Refinery, a new-to-me Canadian brand, that sells all kinds of face …
Glamglow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment
A few months ago, I picked up a travel size jar of Glamglow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment as an “Add-on” for $3 from the Ipsy store. Years ago, I bought a cool-looking silver peel-off mask that was so much fun to use, I thought I would try the ThirstyMud Hydrating mask. My and Other User Experiences …
Panama Jack EDT Sprays: Pure Sunshine & Island Cove
Though summer is coming to an end in a few weeks, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the gorgeous late summer weather! And Panama Jack has two gorgeous eau de toilette sprays that are the perfect way to extend the summer mood. Eau de toilette has more staying power than the Panama Jack body …
KMS Tame Frizz Smoothing Lotion
Reviewing a frizz serum during the hottest, most humid summer is like living in a fool’s paradise. But I have been sticking with it. KMS has been a long time favorite haircare brand of mine. In fact, five years ago, I tried KMS Tame Frizz De-Frizz Oil. While I did find De-Frizz Oil effective that …
Tatcha The Rice Polish Gentle
During the Tatcha 20% Off Friends & Family sale about a month ago, I bought another bottle of my favorite foundation primer, The Liquid Silk Canvas, and I also decided to try the travel size cleanser, The Rice Polish Gentle. A few years ago, I tried the regular version of The Rice Polish, but it …
Nakery Beauty Hyaluronic Fragrance Mist
Mists are having way more than a moment. Mists are great for refreshing skin especially in the heat of summer. Lately, I’ve been using a new-ish product from new-to-me clean beauty brand, Nakery Beauty: Hyaluronic Fragrance Mist. Hyaluronic Fragrance Mist is a multi-tasking mist: Nakery Beauty’s Hyaluronic Fragrance Mist is scented with natural essential oils. …
LATHER Lavender Lime Bar Soap
The other day, the bar soap I was using cruised off of the marble heart-shaped dish right into the trash. Though the soap was excellent and super hydrating, I didn’t want to fish through the trash to retrieve it. So long, South of France soap! Till next time! Instead, I went shopping in my stash …