I got a sneak peak at three new skincare products for Fall 2018 from one of my favorite natural, organic, cruelty-free, and affordable brands, MyChelle. Rather than overwhelm you with all three at once, I’ll tantalize you with the one that I’ve almost used up! MyChelle Bio-Firm Hydrogel Concentrate. When I first open the small …
At-Home Spa Treatment for Soft Hands with Parasilk gLOVE Treat
When I used to go to wonderful Georgette Klinger Salon on Madison Avenue in New York in the 1980s and 90s for a facial, the first thing the esthetician did was put big spa gloves on my hands. The gloves contained wax and oils, and they were heated in a microwave before they were applied. …
Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster Giveaway!
Sometimes certain skincare products just click for my skin, and Paula’s Choice new Peptide Booster is one of those stars. In the spring just before we left on vacation, Paula’s Choice sent me a package announcing the new Peptide Booster just added to their existing booster lineup – C15 Booster and 10% Niacinamide Booster. C15 and …
June 2018 Beauty Empties
June was a decent month for me in terms of using up some full size products in big jars or bottles. And now at the beginning of July, I have finished up some full size products that I’ll talk about at the end of this month. Bath and Body Vitabath Heavenly Coconut Creme Sulfate & …
Hanalei Lip Balms and Sugar Scrub
One of the benefits of maintaining my Ipsy subscription is the discounts on products that participate in Ipsy’s subbie bags. I got an email from Ipsy letting me know about a good deal from Hanalei, a cruelty-free brand of skincare and lip products from Hawaii. Last year I received a travel size tube of the …
Hint Pineapple Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Makes You Want To Reapply Constantly
I always apply sunscreen before going outdoors or to the beach, but remembering to reapply can be a challenge. A spray is the easiest way to reapply, but even with a spray I don’t always remember. So buying a sunscreen spray that I love so much that I want to reapply it seemed like a …
Paula’s Choice Resist Anti-aging Eye Cream
I test a lot of skincare, and it’s amazing how many excellent and effective products there are out there. So many choices! I have a few eye products that are my favorites, but I’m always open to trying more. Recently, I had a chance to try Paula’s Choice Resist Anti-aging Eye Cream. The cream itself is …
What’s In My Beach Bag: Sun Protection
My broken record about the unending cool weather sounds like it’s coming to an end this weekend. Saturday: mid 80s, Sunday: 90. Beach weather! So I put together the sun protection items that I will wear and put in my beach bag. Body MyChelle Replenishing Solar Defense Body Lotion SPF 50: I really love …
Caudalie French Kiss Tinted Lip Balm & More Flowers
Today (actually yesterday) is absolutely glorious. One of the best days of the year. Bright sunshine, temps in the 70s, no humidity, a nice breeze. Perfect weather for doing everything. My friend Sybille came over to get some plants from my garden. A lot of my perennials have grown so much they’ve taken over. My …
Zenmed Reconstructive Skincare System and Giveaway!
Several months ago, I started seeing lots of ads on Facebook for a brand I wasn’t familiar with, Zenmed. The ads for the skincare brand seemed to focus on those with acne or rosacea. Though it looked like a serious skincare brand, I didn’t think it would suit me since neither of those conditions applied …
Eye Creams I’m Liking Now, Spring 2018
I have a number of eye creams that I like a lot. But over the past couple of years, I have found myself drawn to eye creams that are really very pricey for me. I still adore PCA Skin Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel (reviewed here) and Shiseido Ultimate Power Infusing Eye Concentrate (reviewed here) …
May 2018 Beauty Empties
This month I used up some full size products that I’ve been using for a while, so I feel a sense of accomplishment! Also, I’m including at the end two products that I’ve hit pan on but I’m tossing because I’m not using them, and they’re over a year old. Here’s what I used up: …
May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and New SPF 50 MyChelle Sunscreens Can Help
Although it often still goes down to the 40s at night here in eastern MA, we’re having more days in the 60s and occasionally even 70. I’ve finally been able to spend some time outdoors jogging or gardening. How wonderful to see the trees and flowers finally coming to life! I’m hoping that we’ll have …
Bloom Minerals Skincare for Face and Body with Dead Sea Minerals
Last year, I wrote about Bloom Minerals Shielding Hand Cream and Foot Cream (reviewed here). Both products were among my favorites for 2017. I used the foot cream all winter, and my feet never felt crusty and dry. In fact, it’s still on my night table to keep my feet in good shape for sandal …
Giveaway! Derma E Purifying Detox Scrub and Charcoal Mask
Derma E generously sent me two products from its Purifying Charcoal Detox line: Purifying Daily Detox Scrub Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask. The Derma E Purifying Charcoal products would have been perfect for me when I lived and jogged in New York City when I was younger. The pollution from cars, factories and buildings was awful …