Every now and then, I get asked to provide beauty tips for various blogger roundups. Usually I am asked to submit a few sentences, a paragraph at the most. It’s easy, and it’s something I enjoy doing. And truth be told, it gives me and Never Say Die Beauty a little more exposure. Informational Links …
ThinkSport SPF 50+ Mineral Based Sunscreen
PR Samples, Affiliate Links Derma E generously sent me a box of sunscreens, and I was especially curious about the big tube of ThinkSport SPF 50+ Mineral Based Sunscreen. It was a new-to-me brand, and I wondered what is the relationship between ThinkSport and Derma E. The enclosed product card said that Derma E and …
Beauty Products I Forgot I Had & A New One
Jeff’s older daughter was visiting him this past week from NC, and on Saturday we did a couple of fun things outdoors. In the afternoon, we went on a hike through the woods that came out on giant granite boulders at the ocean. I Bought This, Affiliate Links For that outing, moisturizer with SPF was …
Afore by Dr. Few CBD Effusive Soothing Skin Mist
Over the past few years, I have been trying more and more skincare and wellness products formulated with the CBD or cannabinol, the non-THC or non-psychoactive natural ingredient derived from cannabis. Products containing CBD, however, aren’t often formulated by physicians. PR Sample, Affiliate Links A couple of months ago, I received Aforé by Dr. Few …
New City Beauty Ultra-Firming Dry Oil for Neck & Decolletage: Introductory Sale
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Yesterday, City Beauty launched an innovative new product to firm up and define the skin on the neck and decolletage: Ultra-Firming Dry Oil. I use lots of oils for my face and body, but I had never thought of it for my neck. What a cool idea! Ultra-Firming Dry Oil is …
Project Pan: April 2021 Beauty Empties
It’s that time again: counting up my beauty empties. Because I have such a huge stash of everything, instead of “repurchase”, I will switch to whether I recommend the product or not and mention if I would repurchase it in the future. Here’s what I used up in April 2021. I Bought This, PR Samples, …
Patchology Rose Eye Gels & Sheet Masks: Perfect for Spring Celebrations!
The spring typically starts the season for celebrations: Mother’s Day, graduations, weddings, and Memorial Weekend. Which events we celebrate in person are still rather up in the air as we get our COVID vaccinations but continue to be cautious. Nevertheless, in the nice weather we can get together more often and celebrate outdoors. After a …
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Luxury Skincare Lover
This past year, many of us have been forgoing makeup, wearing less of it and not buying as much. We stayed home more, and when we did go out, we wore masks. PR Samples, Affiliate Links, Informational Links But our use of skincare products did not lessen. In fact, some of us actually upped our …
Derma E Stem Cell Eye Lifting Treatment
PR Sample, Affiliate Links When I saw an ad for Derma E Stem Cell Eye Lifting Treatment, I knew I had to try this new eye cream. Fortunately, I asked Derma E and they sent me a tube. I have been using it for the past month or maybe even longer. As you know, I …
Amazing High-End Skincare and Cosmetics Deals at Costco
Last week, I drove Jeff to his appointment for cataract surgery. He got his first eye done, and the surgery went very well. On Thursday, I drove him back for his follow up appointment. I thought it would be a quick appointment (the surgery took less than 2 hours start to finish), so I decided …
My Spring ’21 Sephora VIB Mini-Haul
I didn’t buy enough from Sephora in 2020 to keep my VIB status, so I was very happy that they (and also Ulta) extended my status through 2021. The VIB Sale started today and goes through April 19, and the discount is 15%. Though I consider 15% discount to be rather paltry, I couldn’t do …
Multitasking Lumity 4-in-1 Cleanse
PR Sample, Affiliate Links British brand, Lumity, was new to me, but what a pleasing discovery! Lumity was started by Cambridge, England educated scientist, Sara Palmer Hussey PhD, as a health and wellness company. I was asked if I was interested in trying their supplements that contain vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, and amino acids, and though …
Derma E Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Cloud Cleanser
PR Sample, Affiliate Links I have really been enjoying the aptly named Derma E Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Cloud Cleanser. It’s a very gentle, foaming cleanser that looks and feels as fluffy as a cloud! A multitasker, it cleans well, removes makeup, and hydrates skin at the same time. It’s so delightful to use! Its hydrating ingredients …
FACTORFIVE Anti-aging Skincare Based on Human Growth Factors
PR Samples, Affiliate Links Several months ago, I received travel size versions of three fabulous skincare products from the R&D focused anti-aging brand, FACTORFIVE: Eye/Lash Cream Regenerative Serum Anti-aging Cream. I began using them for a couple of weeks, and then I put them away when the woman who helps me clean my house was …
Bliss Ex-Glow-Sion Super Rich Moisturizer
Over the years, I got to spend quite a bit of time in San Francisco conducting market research for various clients. Occasionally, I would stay at the W Hotel located on the “other side” of Market Street away from Union Square. The hotel had a cool, contemporary vibe. I remember there was a glass Buddha …