When I was offered NeoCell Ceramides Skin Hydrator to try out, I don’t think I knew that it was a bottle of supplements (though I have tried other supplements from NeoCell before). But when they arrived, I was happy to receive a bottle of skincare capsules rather than another skincare serum or cream to try. …
StriVectin Hyaluronic Dual-Response Serum
A couple of years ago, an esthetician who did my facial told me that my skin was well-hydrated. I was thrilled to hear that. Since then I’ve been doing what I can to keep my skin hydrated. I need to get one of those electronic meters to figure out how I’m doing. Because I don’t …
MyChelle Perfect C Eye Cream: Natural, Lightweight and Hydrating
I received a few skincare products from one of my favorite natural brands, MyChelle (I adore their sunscreens), and the one I grabbed first was MyChelle Perfect C Eye Cream. MyChelle has a Perfect C skincare line that reminds me a lot of Murad’s and Ole Henricksen’s vitamin C lines but more affordable. MyChelle Perfect …
Paula’s Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil and Giveaway!
Facial cleansing oils are all the rage. In fact, I’ve got quite a collection. Recently, Paula’s Choice joined the party with their version, and it was worth waiting for. On looks alone, Paula’s Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil makes you want to use it right away. It comes in a clear, heavy plastic pump bottle, and …
Keep Lip Lines Away with Jan Marini Hyla3D HA Lip Complex
For a long time, I was able to keep lip lines away. But I was shocked last year when I noticed, there they were. Boo. Though I used moisturizer and anti-aging products on most of my face as well as specialty products like eye cream and neck cream, I never thought about the skin around …
My Purse Lip Balm: EpiCeram-L Lip Care
Hydrating my lips is a year round thing for me. My dry lips feel much better during the summer than during the winter, not surprisingly, but I work at keeping them moisturized everyday. Everyone’s skin and lips are different, and you have to know what works for you. At night, I use medical grade lanolin, …
Laurme Sensitive Skincare Collection Review & Giveaway for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month has personal significance for me and my family because my father died from breast cancer. He was one of the rare 2% of men who had breast cancer. It was especially difficult for him, a very masculine guy, to have what he considered to be …
September 2017 Beauty Empties
Beauty empties and used up products from September! This is the month that I finally broke down and decided to toss the shower sponge and poof that I’ve had hanging up for ages. I stopped using them months ago because they’re more than a year old. When I look back at the photo from …
Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment
There are some skincare products that are an instant hit for me, and Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment is one of them. I’ve been using it for more than three months, so I’ve got plenty of experience with this terrific treatment product. Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment contains 5% AHA/Glycolic Acid and is …
What I’m Testing Out Now: Fall 2017
I’m drowning in skincare products! This is not a complaint, just a statement of fact. I have received about a ton of new skincare products for test and review. I guess as a beauty blogger of a certain age, I get sent skincare products much more often than I receive makeup, lol. I am …
Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub
I love masks and scrubs. I think they make a big difference in the look and feel of my skin. Removing dead skin cells at the end of the summer is a necessity for me. Skincare products work so much better if they are applied to smooth skin. Lately, I’ve been using Derma E Microdermabrasion …
AmorePacific Future Response Age Defense Kit: Luxury Korean Skincare
Are you familiar with AmorePacific? Although it is a luxury skincare brand, AmorePacific is also the number one brand of cosmetics in Korea! I wrote about it last year when I tested out their lovely Age Correcting Cushion Foundation SPF 25 (here). AmorePacific’s founder built the company based on the antioxidant benefits found in green tea …
MyChelle Lip Hints Conditioning Lip Balm, Sheer
MyChelle just launched a new natural lip balm in the cutest little pot. The sheer lip balm inside is the prettiest shade of pink. Such an adorable lip product! But the real news is how it’s made: with natural ingredients. It’s made with shea butter, coconut, kalahari melon, and meadowfoam oils. When I first tried …
Cosmetics I’ve Changed My Mind About For Better or Worse
When I review products, I try to test them out for a length of time that gives me confidence that I know what I’m talking about, lol. For skincare, I aim for about a month before reviewing a product. But sometimes, when I use a product till I use it up, I change my mind …
Beauty Empties August 2017
So sad to see the summer end. I know it technically lasts well into September, but for us in New England, it gets chilly in September. I’m always wishing I could turn on the heat in the morning. But who knows, maybe there will be a beach day or two before October. In terms …