PR Sample, Affiliate Links Hyaluronic Shea Mask All things hyaluronic are clearly having another moment. That’s fine with me. Using a hyaluronic acid serum is part of my twice daily regimen. So I was delighted when Le Mieux sent me their Hydrating Shea Mask to try out. Le Mieux means the best in French. I …
Paula’s Choice Iconic 2% BHA Exfoliator Giveaway #4!
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Yikes, this is my fourth giveaway of fabulous Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant! Actually, how cool is that? Fortunately, every now and then, Paula’s Choice generously sends me a bottle of their flagship product. Since I don’t use products with salicylic acid, I prefer to share the wealth with someone …
Perfect Antidote for Dry Skin, Dior Cica Repair Balm
PR Sample, Affiliate Links I finally got back into Influenster’s good graces, because I received one of their coveted VoxBoxs! And it was a very good one: Dior Cica Recover & Repair Balm. Although I have used Dior makeup over the years, I have never tried any of their skincare products. I guess because I …
Project Pan: February ’22 Beauty Empties
I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links For me, 2022 continues to be off to a good start when it comes to using up beauty products. I am following up January’s significant number of empties with 14 more in February, 13 of the 14 I bought myself and 5 I have already repurchased. Here’s what …
H2 Oh Yeah from Fleur & Bee is the hydrating moisturizer you need
Press Sample We’re always talking about moisturizers but did you realize that moisturizers and hydrators aren’t the same? Most moisturizers do just that – add moisture to your skin. But some, like H2 OH YEAH, do much more by hydrating your skin. It seems like moisturizing would be hydrating but it’s not necessarily so. …
Eva Naturals Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Eva Naturals is a boutique, family-owned natural skincare business in the heart of Cajun country in south Louisiana. The company uses plant-based botanicals and safe-science, synthetic ingredients like retinol, peptides and hyaluronic acid in their skincare that produce significant results. Their products are free of parabens, sulphates, mineral oil, animal oils, …
A-Method Skin Perfecting Serum comes to the rescue for hyperpigmentation and brown spots
PR Sample As a firm believer in using serums to help my skin I was thrilled when one of my favorite brands was able to send me their newest serum, THE A-METHOD SKIN PERFECTING SERUM. This has become a gem in my collection and a product I look forward to using and seeing more …
Roses on My Mind with Luxurious Irene Forte Rose Face Oil
I was lucky to be the recipient of red roses this year for Valentine’s Day from Jeff. They were resplendent in deep burgundy red. The few that bowed their heads in the vase after a couple of days went into a separate bowl where they are living their best life. Because I love roses, I …
How to Get the Most Out of Derma E Vitamin C No Dark Circles Eye Cream
Our Derma E Vitamin C giveaway is just about over. In fact, I will be picking the winners tonight, one of whom will win the Derma E Vitamin C No Dark Circles Eye Cream. So I thought I would give the winner and those of you who might be interested in the Vitamin C Eye …
Ipsy Add-Ons January 2022
I Bought This, Affiliate Links After being surprised at how much I liked my January Ipsy Plus Bag for which Ipsy chose my items, I decided to take a look at the add-ons. Not surprisingly, I found a few that I decided to buy: two sample size duos for $5 and two full size products …
New City Beauty Barrier Rescue Firming Night Cream Launch & Sale!
PR Sample, Affiliate Links You already know that I am a fan of City Beauty skincare. But as you know, some of their products work better for me than others. The ones that work better for me often become a regular part of my skincare routine, so much so that I stockpile them. Well, another …
Project Pan Beauty Empties January 2022
After slightly missing my mark for 2021, I have started off 2022’s Project Pan with a bang. Lots of empties of all sizes and in all beauty categories. (Ignore the Vegamour jar. It was from November, but I was saving the useful glass jar. When I discovered it, it was too late to take the …
Sasy n Savy – Australia’s Organic Skincare
PR Sample I was invited to try out Sasy n Savy, a luxury Australian line of organic skincare that’s new to the US. What I was most excited about is that they were willing to send me their Nourish Facial Pack that contains 6 of their products in a smaller size. This way I’m …
Derma E Vitamin C Collection Giveaway!!
Vitamin C infused skincare is a regular part of my daytime skincare regimen, and it has been for years. While Vitamin C can’t get rid of the true sun damage that I have on the left side of my face, it has succeeded in making my cute freckles disappear, lol. And it definitely makes my …
Marcia’s Skincare Favorites of 2021
PR samples, Purchased items When Allison suggested we each pick 5 skincare favorites from 2021 I expected trouble since I’d used so many wonderful products. But I walked in my bathroom and there out on my counter were the ones I use all the time. These are either new favorites or ones that have remained …