Don’t stay up too late watching HSN! It’s dangerous. All of a sudden, everything looks so appealing. Last December, I heard the siren song of Deborah Lippmann, manicurist to the stars, hawking a limited edition holiday set of “deluxe” size nail polish, “specially created for HSN”. She and the HSN hostess demonstrated it for about …
Freebies for Me: NYX, Rimmel and NYC
I lucked out makeup-wise this week. I got some free makeup that I didn’t expect. How nice is that?! NYX Ulta is changing their rewards program to a point system, similar to Sephora’s. You accrue points on purchases …
March 2014 Ipsy Bag: A Little Lighter Than Usual
I’m not doing a little video of my Ipsy bag this month. There were only 4 items inside, and they weren’t even mostly full size. So I think a photo will suffice. One of the things I liked the most in the March, Destination Beauty bag, was the makeup bag it came in. I love …
My New Fave Shade: Danni from Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer
There are so many gorgeous nail polishes these days, it’s hard to keep a favorite for long. But right now, mine is Danni from Zoya. I picked it up during their 3 for $12 special back in January, but I just got around to trying it a few days ago. I was expecting a lot …
Winged Out Eyelashes from L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara
I don’t wear L’Oreal makeup very often. I don’t know why I’m not so drawn to the brand these days. But the new Voluminous Butterfly Mascara has been on my radar screen, and I decided to use my 20% off coupon and $4 discount from the CVS Beauty Club to try it and a liquid …
Radical Skincare Age-Defying Exfoliating Pads
Last year, I made a New Year’s Resolution to exfoliate more often. Well, so much for that one. I didn’t renew that resolution this year. My intentions were good, but it seemed to be too much to do at night before going to bed: applying a thick exfoliating cream with gritty beads that are hard …
Napoleon Perdis Empress Lip Palette
Back in late November, I entered a giveaway on the Beautyholics Anonymous blog, and to my surprise I was one of the winners announced just before Christmas! And what was also such fun was that I had no idea what I won! (BTW, if you don’t know her already, Tine of Beautyholics Anonymous is a very …
Milani Coming Up Roses Blush, Spring 2014
A couple of months ago, I reviewed Milani Coming Up Roses Blush, a limited edition that seemed to be in very limited supply at CVS during the second half of 2013. I imagine that due to the popularity of that LE, Milani has come back with more new shades of the Coming Up Roses Blush …
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup, week of 25 Feb 2014
Hi again, Since it’s still the weekend, here are a few more beauty posts, this time from Beauty Blog Coalition for your reading pleasure! This time, NSDB is in the middle of the pack, with a reprise of a review of Crabtree & Evelyn’s hydrating, summer-inducing Citron Honey Coriander Body Bar. Tomorrow, a new giveaway …
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50+
After reading so many raves from other beauty bloggers about IT Cosmetics CC Cream, I figured I had to try it. I went to Ulta and tried a sample on. At that time, late September I think, when I still had a tan, the shade “light” was a perfect match. Since it is pricey, I …
Oldie But Goodie Quickie Review: DermaFreeze365 Instant Anti-aging Eye Cream
From time to time, I rediscover brands and products that I used back in the day. I think it’s fun to try them again and see if they stand the test of time. DermaFreeze365 Instant Anti-aging Eye Cream is a product that I buy once in a blue moon at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx where …
Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Honey & Coriander Refreshing Body Bar
I collect Crabtree & Evelyn Anniversary Mugs. I’ve been collecting them since 1986. They come out every year around Thanksgiving, dated for the coming year, in a different design. This one is from 2003, one of my favorites. I was happy to learn recently that they really appreciate in value over the years! Unfortunately, the …
“Look of Love” ipsy Glam Bag, February 2014
I’ve been traveling on business for the past two weeks. I was so lucky to get to leave the snowy, gloomy weather in New England behind for sunny and warm Phoenix and San Francisco. I hated to come home yesterday, especially knowing I was facing an unshoveled driveway, 70 foot unshoveled walkway and front steps …
Maybelline Face Studio Master Glaze Blush Stick
I love cute little things. I can’t resist them. Maybelline Face Studo Master Glaze Blush Stick was one of those cute little things that I couldn’t resist. I found it in a Limited Edition display at both Bed Bath & Beyond and at CVS. Because I had CVS Extrabucks I bought it there. Master …
Vitabath Heavenly Coconut Creme Body Wash
Back in college, it was cool to use Vitabath’s Original Spring Green Shower Gelee or the European brand Badedas. That was before shower gel or body wash became popular in the U.S. Actually, Vitabath Spring Green was just about the only game in town. Over the years, with all the new brands and scents and …