Going away for 10 days really cut in to the number of beauty products I finished up in April, but I’m already making up for it in May. Importantly, I finished up a huge jar that was taking up too much room in my bathroom. Let’s see what I finished and what’s worth repurchasing. EO …
Ulta and Sephora Birthday Gifts and Mini-Hauls
Before we left for our trip, I headed over to Ulta and Sephora to pick up my birthday gifts and to pick up a few things while I had discounts at both stores. Ulta Beauty The April-May-June birthday gift at Ulta is a travel size NARS Orgasm blush. I already have one, so I may …
Kiehl’s Dynamic Duo: Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask and Midnight Recovery Serum
When it comes to facial masks, I can’t get enough. I have so many it’s ridiculous. All different types. All different benefits. But I only get a professional facial maybe once or twice a year, so I try to do the best I can to take care of my skin at home. I’d like to …
Have You Tried A Rubber Mask? Masqueology Intensive Moisturizing Two-Step Rubber Mask
I’m not the biggest fan of sheet masks though I do use them from time to time because they provide such variety. My complaint with the paper sheet masks is that they don’t stay put on my face unless I lie down, and they don’t fit me so well. So when I received a new …
March 2018 Beauty Empties
I did a particularly good job in March, and I’m happy to have quite a few items to recycle including a lot of full size things that I’ve had for a long time. I’m also tossing 3 items that have expired. Skincare Although I think last month was different, skincare is the big category …
Friday Find: By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Balm
Recently, I was going through the samples and travel size goodies that I received when I made a purchase at Barney’s NY during either their spring or fall beauty promotions. I don’t shop at Barney’s very often, but that’s where I buy my favorite perfume. I try to make sure I buy it during one …
Turn Back the Clock with StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum
When it comes to turning back the hands of time, I have realistic expectations. In fact, I’ve been better at slowing them than at turning them back, but I am up for trying anything that could help me do either one. New StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum is unlike any other serum I’ve …
Daily Glycolic Acid Three Ways from NIP+FAB
Glycolic acid is one of the active compounds in the group of skincare ingredients known as alpha hydroxy acids. Derived from cane sugar, glycolic acid can penetrate skin easily because its molecules are so small. As a result, glycolic acid is a terrific exfoliator and helps reduce fine lines, discoloration/dark spots, acne and acne scarring, …
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer SPF 30
Oh, the best laid plans… Recently, I wrote about how much I love Paula’s Choice RESIST Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50, and I do. But sometimes finances takes precedence. I am just about out of the travel size Paula’s Choice moisturizer with SPF 50, and I want to buy a full size. I love …
February 2018 Empties
Although February was a short month, I used up a lot of stuff, and I’m happy to add it all to the recycling bin! Let’s take a look. Bath and Body Bath and body was the big category for me this month. But one product that I’m getting rid of makes me angry!! RITUALS Zensation …
Paula’s Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer Giveaway!
Wow, nothing like writing about a skincare product that’s so popular that it’s often out of stock, like it is right now! But Paula’s Choice is usually good about quick restocking. In the meantime, let me tell you about Paula’s Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer that I’ve been using for the past month. And more …
Three Up, Three Down: How I Feel Now About Some Products I’ve Used
I try to give the cosmetics that I review a decent test period before I write about them. For facial skincare, I try to use products for 4 weeks. But for makeup and body care products, not quite as long. Nevertheless, after weeks or months of use, I sometimes change my mind a bit. …
SebaMed: Balanced pH for Sensitive and Healthy Skin
Quick refresher to our high school chemistry class. pH is a scale that measures alkalinity-acidity with 0 being the most acidic, 14 the most alkaline and 7, the rating for water, is neutral. Are you aware of the optimal pH, the alkaline-acid balance, of our skin? It should range between 4 and 5.5 with 5.5, …
Elegance and Effectiveness in Pili Ani Youthful Glow Facial Cream
I’m an experimenter. I love to explore and try new things. I love to try new skincare products and discover what really works for my skin! At the beginning of January, a new-to-me brand, Pili Ani, that came my way. First, shall we just admire the gorgeous packaging of this beautiful facial cream? Wow. I …
Battle of the Eye Gels: Algenist Firming & Lifting vs. Shiseido Ultimune
I’ve mentioned several times how much I like Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Eye Concentrate that I discovered last November while shopping for Shiseido Eye Bright Eye Cream. In spite of the price, I liked it so much a bought a second bottle. But after I finished up the original bottle and was about to start on …