I Bought This, Affiliate Links, Informational Link Over a year ago, I wrote about a gorgeous eyeshadow palette that I bought from Florasis, a Chinese makeup brand. The palette was so beautiful that an online friend said she would “keep it as a pet” because it was too pretty to use. Florasis is known for …
Last Minute Mother’s Day Ideas
You’re probably all set for Mother’s Day gifts at this point. But in case you need a few last minute suggestions, here are some ideas. Spongelle Body Buffers: I just bought 4 body buffers from Spongelle during their sale. They arrived lickety-split. And they smell lovely. I got a repeat of my favorite heart-shaped body …
I Love Olive & June Yogurt Parfait Polish!
How did I not remember that, at some point, I bought the lovely springtime polish from Olive and June, Yogurt Parfait? I finally removed the equally lovely mauve World Lit polish that lasted me for two weeks (!), and I spied Yogurt Parfait in my O&J stash. I looked at it like I had never …
Vichy Neovadial Replenishing Anti-Sagginess Day Cream
Recently, I reviewed the Vichy Neovadial Replenishing Serum for menopausal and post-menopausal women. I mentioned that I would come back and review the second product in the collection that I received. Vichy Neovadial Replenishing Anti-Sagginess Day Cream Although “Anti-Sagginess” may not be an actual word, it nevertheless caught my attention. As another word for “firming”, …
Kiss My Face Liquid Rock Roll-On Deodorant
I’ve been devoted to one brand of natural deodorant for a number of years, so it’s been a long time since I tried a different brand. Also, although when I first starting using deodorant and/or anti-perspirant, roll-on was the “only game in town”. But now with the stick format being so pervasive, it’s been years …
Summer Sleepshirt from Soma Intimates for Mother’s Day
Since I tried them over a year ago, I’ve been wearing sleepshirts from Soma Intimates just about every night. I love the soft, breathable feel of the Cool Nights fabric. I own two 3/4 sleeve black sleepshirts and a longsleeve sleepshirt in an animal print. Just so you know, Soma sleepshirts on me are …
Pre de Provence Heart Shaped Bar Soap & Marble Dish
It’s not Valentine’s Day, but I sure love anything heart-shaped. And I’m one of those people who likes bar soap in addition to shower gel. Pre de Provence Natural Soap For the last night of Hanukkah, Jeff gave me a bar of Pre de Provence heart shaped soap. It’s called Tea Rose, and it …
Odds and Ends Mini-Reviews
I have a few quick thoughts on products I’ve recently tried that I thought I’d share. Ilia Makeup Duo: Sephora Birthday Gift Last week, I picked up my birthday gift from Sephora. I chose a travel size duo from clean beauty brand, Ilia. It contained the Ilia Multitasker cheek and lip stick in a pretty …
Teatsy Glass Tea Mug/Infuser
In December, I was in a tea drinking mood. As usual, I saw an ad on Facebook that tempted me. A company based in Hong Kong called Teatsy was advertising a glass mug with a removable infuser that looked very appealing. I went for it. Snowy Sunshine “Snowy Sunshine” is a Japanese style high borosilicate …
Menopausal Facial Skincare from Vichy
About a month ago, I registered for a Bzzz Agent social media review. The project was to test out two of the several products for menopausal and post-menopausal women. They must not have had that many women volunteering because I was accepted almost immediately, lol! Frankly, I always thought that skincare for mature women made …
Olive & June Mani Jetsetter Set for Moms or Anyone
Although Olive & June nail products aren’t 100% perfect, you know I love them. Even the Quick Dry formula that I wrote about two weeks ago ended up lasting me a week! Right now, Olive & June is selling their Mani Jetsetter kit of minis as their best-selling gift for Mother’s Day. Whether you are a mother, …
Smooth Hair with MASAMI Mekabu Shine Serum
In the summer, I received a care package from Conscious Beauty Collective to announce their holiday 2022 shop in Natick MA. Conscious Beauty Collective is a group of clean beauty brands that have teamed up to promote their products. Over the past several months, I have been making my way through the box. I wish …
Paula’s Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream
Wednesday night was the first Seder of Passover, so I didn’t have a chance to post yesterday. My cousin Ellen and her husband always host, and there’s a big crowd, 20 people or so. It was a long evening, but I was happy to get to see my cousins and my aunt. And I cooked: …
AHAVA Smoothing Hand Cream
Speaking of products from my Ipsy bags, I received AHAVA Smoothing Hand Cream. I got it during the winter, but I already had a couple of hand cream bottles and jars open. Recently, I thought why am I saving this? I have waaaaay too many cosmetics that are “waiting in the wings”. I opened it, …
Refreshments Radiant Micellar Water
I Bought This, Affiliate Links In an earlier Ipsy bag where I forgot to pick my products, I received a bottle of Ipsy’s house brand, Refreshments Radiant Micellar Water. Since I had never tried any products from their private label brand, I was kind of happy to get it. It is a clean beauty brand, …