I know, I know. Today is Friday, but I started writing this on Wednesday after using the happy, fun 7th Heaven Pink Guava Peel-Off Mask from Montagne Jeunesse. 7th Heaven has a slew of affordable facial masks that come in brightly colored, uber eye-catching single use packets, many of which are perfect for combination or …
October 2018 Beauty Empties
I look forward to the end of the month when I can recycle my empty beauty products. This month, I’m making room for the products that I purchased during Ulta’s two 20% off events for Platinum members. Here’s what I used up. Full Size Products Koh Gen Do Pure Cotton Pads: Technically, I used …
Natural Cremeplexion Face Cream from Humboldt Soap Co.
Arice, the founder of Humboldt Soap Company, worked for years as a massage therapist and Spa Treatment Tech at high end spa and treatment centers. But she was disappointed at the big markup that many products were sold for at the spas. She felt that she could do better. In response, she created Humboldt Soap …
My Fall/Winter Daytime Moisturizer Sunscreen from PCA Skin
I finished up my second tube of Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50 a few weeks ago. I love it because it’s lightweight, doesn’t leave a white cast, it has a dewy finish that I like, and it is rated SPF 50. It’s perfect for warm weather and the outdoor seasons. But rather …
Robin McGraw Revelation Luxury Skincare
A couple of week’s ago, I told you I was hooked on DefenAge Skincare (reviewed here), and that I didn’t want to switch to another line. Well, I finally looked at some of the products I had been sent, and I realized one brand sent products that were for different uses so I wouldn’t have …
It’s Pumpkin Everything Season: My Current Favorite Pumpkin Skincare Products
I know so many people of serious fans of pumpkin everything. Oh, that reminds me, I have to get to Trader Joe’s to see if they have their delicious pumpkin spice cake mix again this year – it was even better than my from scratch version! And when it comes to skincare, pumpkin is …
DefenAge Clinical Power Trio: Anti-Aging Skincare with Stem Cell Stimulating Peptides
In July, I saw an ad on Facebook for a skincare brand I had never heard of: DefenAge. The ad made a claim about their products that got my attention. To be honest, as a former advertising exec, I take advertising claims with a grain of salt, but something about the ad got me. It …
September 2018 Beauty Empties and Tosses
First, I want to announce the winners of the Farmhouse Fresh Lip Scrub giveaway. Julie W’s name was picked first so she gets her scent choice, Blackberry Wine. Cynthia R’s name was picked second, so she will get Beach Punch. I’ve emailed them both, and hope to hear back soon. If I don’t hear from …
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Mini Update
Last November during the Sephora pre-holiday sale event, I picked up the Laneige Good Night Set containing travel size versions of Laneige Water Sleeping Mask and Lip Sleeping Mask. At the time, I thought, for me, that the Water Sleeping Mask was the star, but I’ve changed my mind. I am not going to do …
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Eye Serum
I’ve been dying to try some Perricone MD skincare products. The brand has a good reputation, but it’s quite pricey. I’ve gotten a few sample packets over the years and I’ve tried testers occasionally at Sephora and Ulta. But the samples weren’t big enough to form a real opinion. So I was thrilled when I was …
Smooth, Hydrated, Flake-free Lips from Farmhouse Fresh and Giveaway
Taking care of my lips is a year round endeavor. Though my lips aren’t as dry in the summer as they are in the cold New England winters, some matte lipsticks can do a number on my lips, and then I find myself back to square one again. I am a self-described expert on lip …
Keeping Cool and Hydrated with Phyto-C Icy Blue Mist
Although today feels like the beginning of autumn, it has been hot and very humid for much of this summer. I sit under an umbrella and wear a hat for much of the time that I’m at the beach, but it is still hot. Several weeks ago, I was sent a product that helps me …
Mild Facial Cleanser for Rose Lovers: Roberts Acqua alle Rose Gel Detergente
Although I’m a big fan of Korean and Japanese skincare, I still love European products. Some of my absolute favorite bath and body products come from Officino Profumo – Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella, the world’s oldest pharmacy, in Florence. I’ve been there a few times, and I’ve bought their products in Rome, New York and …
PCA Skin Summertime Essentials Travel Set Giveaway!
You know I’m a super big fan of PCA Skin’s Ideal Complex Eye gel. It’s definitely one of my all-time faves, and I’ve bought it at least 3 times. Literally, as I was walking out the door to leave for vacation, I received a package from PCA Skin. I quickly opened it before I left, …
RoC Retinol Correxxion Eye Cream
Retinol is the ingredient that just about all dermatologists say is a “must have” ingredient in anti-aging skincare. Retinol boosts collagen to reduce fine lines, speeds up cell renewal to even out discolorations and smooth the skin, and it helps unclog pores. It’s a clinically proven powerhouse ingredient. But when it comes to eye cream, …