Korres, a clean skincare brand from plant-based ingredients from Greece, is rapidly becoming one of my favorite skincare brands. Recently, I wrote about my very positive experiences with Korres Velvet Skin Drink (review here) with Santorini Grape (Resveratrol). It is the most lightweight yet hydrating oil I have ever used! So when I had the …
Eclat Rose Water: The Most Delightful Toner!
Months ago, I was sent a bottle of Eclat Rose Water Toner to try out. Before I had a chance to use it, I ended up in the hospital which led to several months of being sick, having surgery, and generally feeling under the weather. I knew I put the Eclat Rose Water somewhere, but …
My 5 Faves Right Now
It’s easy to go through periods with staple products and then all of a sudden discover something new that you just love. I know that there are some brands/products that I stick with for ages, and other brands/products that come along and make me switch. Here are 5 brands/products that I’m loving right now: I …
Cucumber Sandwich Nails from Olive & June
Because I’ve been working so hard in my garden, it just didn’t make sense to paint my nails. The bluestone and marble chips that I was putting onto my walkway did a number on my nails. I ended up having to file them down, but they sure do look better than they did. I love …
My Team SPF Box from Paula’s Choice
I received a new box of skincare goodies from Paula’s Choice just in time for warmer outdoor weather. Inside the box was a beige baseball cap with Team SPF (a $25 Paula’s Choice value) on the side. The best parts about the baseball cap (that I can always use) is that it: Inside the box …
Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner: A Double-Edged Sword
For months, I gave up using spray toners because the spray hurt my post-surgical jaw. I continued to use my Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Toner that I still love. Because it’s a hydrating liquid without a spray, I can just splash it on and it feels so soft. Recently, I decided to shop …
Tatcha Dewy Cleanse & Hydrate Bundle
Today, I went “shopping” with my friend, M, who needed to pick up something she bought at an antique store. Wow, I had never seen an antique store with so much stuff that was owned by one person. Everything was perfectly categorized throughout the store by topic, e.g. Lladro, Hummel, blue glass items, Asian items, …
Lovecraft Beauty Eyeshadow Primer
In one of my recent empties posts, a reader told me she was looking for a new eyeshadow primer. I mentioned that I had been using Urban Decay Anti-aging Primer Potion for a long time, but I disliked the “not so new” application wand that they switched to several years ago from the regular squeeze …
Vanity Planet Revive Face & Body Ice Roller
I know I’ve complained to you all about my post-surgical neck problems. And I think I may have mentioned that the surgeons must have nicked or dislodged my trigeminal nerve that has been giving me a hard time with “trigeminal nerve neuralgia”, though it is slowly improving. Before I went to the Physicians Assistant for …
New City Beauty Ultra-Fill Marionette Line Treatment & Sitewide Sale!
Not too long ago, I was complaining to Jeff about my jaw that still hurts after my surgery in March. I have trigeminal nerve neuralgia which means my jaw is both numb and sore, my nerves hurt intermittently and feel like a quick electric shock, and my swallowing is off. Jeff reassured me that with …
K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask
During the Sephora sale (during which I ended up buying nothing), I discovered new K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask. That name is a mouthful. The owner of K18 Biomimetic Hairscience is Aquis, the manufacturer of the fabulous hair towels. I’ve had my Aquis turban for about 10 years and my Aquis towel …
Paula’s Choice Updated Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
A years or so ago, I received several of Paula’s Choice new boosters. They came in a variety of actives – Peptides, Niacinamide and Vitamin C – or at least those were the three I received. I liked and frankly still like all of them. Not long ago, I received a hot pink box from …
BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream for Dry Skin
In my March Ipsy bag, I received a full size bottle of BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream. Because March was such a busy month for me, I forgot all about the moisturizer. I forgot that I got it from Ipsy. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw it in my stash, was intrigued by the …
My Gift of Relaxation and Recovery from a Friend
My cousin’s long-time partner sent me a gift to help me relax and recover. Although I already have two diffusers and a number of essential oils from a variety of brands, I am very grateful for her thoughtful gift. Guru Nanda Honeycomb Ultrasonic Diffuser When it comes to essential oils and diffusers, Guru Nanda (that …
Chan Luu Moonstone & Pearl Ostra Earrings
Earrings are my downfall. I have two pairs of earrings that I wear everyday: But I love to have new ones that I can swap into my non-everyday rotation. When Chan Luu has a sale, I always take a look. Moonstone & Pearl Ostra Earrings The Moonstone & Pearl Ostra Earrings caught my eye because …