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I always wonder if skincare products work. In the long run, I truly believe they do. My experience is that great skincare products can help stave off the effects of time. But reversing the effects of time, now that’s a harder task. But amazingly, something that I’ve been using over the past several months has …
I have wanted to try products from Farmhouse Fresh since I read the first review that I found online. The product names, the lovely packaging, the natural and familiar ingredients, and the heavenly fragrances sounded soooooo appealing. I was thrilled when three Farmhouse Fresh (FHF) products recently came my way: Pudding Apeel Tapioca + Rice …
Yesterday at the beach, I was saying to my friends and cousins how happy I was that it was summer. Mid-July is probably my favorite time of year. I wish time would slow down because I know it’ll be wintery and dark before I know it. In the summer, I spend as much time outdoors …
I recently received a box from the U.K. containing the most adorably packaged skincare products from two brands that I believe are sister brands: Oils of Heaven and Balm Balm. Oils of Heaven Oils of Heaven’s mission is to scour the world for the most effective beauty oils and introduce them to the world. They …
Tatcha is a skincare company that truly understands and values all kinds of beauty. Based on beauty rituals from the geishas, Tatcha pairs ancient beauty secrets with cutting edge science to create perhaps the perfect skincare brand. I’m always excited to see what’s new from Tatcha. Every package I receive from Tatcha is a work of art. …
I love herbs. I grow basil, thyme, cilantro, parsley, sage, rosemary, oregano, and lavender. They’re easy to grow. I love how they smell. I use them in cooking all the time. I’ve made sachets with the lavender. Herbs are my friends 😉 Because of my interest in herbs, I really wanted to try PurErb skincare products. They’re made …
For the past several years, I’ve been reading the ingredient list of every skincare product I use or consider using, searching for my favorite skincare ingredient, the antioxidant niacinamide. I discovered it a while back in an Olay Regenerist skincare product that really worked well for my skin, and since then, I’ve sought out niacinamide …
The skin around my eyes is a challenge. It’s where I and many other women show their age. I haven’t tried Botox yet, and I’m not considering plastic surgery, so I’m always looking for skincare product solutions either temporary or longer term. Instant Eyelift: What It Is My eyes lit up when I read about Dynamic …
Did you know that micellar water has been around for more than 100 years? Neither did I 😉 Micellar water was developed out of research conducted at the University of Bristol in the UK in 1913, but it really caught on in France as a way to help Parisians deal with their harsh water supply. Micellar water is …
During the spring and summer, even a dry skinned gal like me likes to lighten things up. And that’s what I’ve done with my daytime moisturizer. In April, I received a jar of Reviva Labs Light Cream Sun Protective Moisturizer, and since then, I’ve been hooked. Reviva Labs Light Cream Sun Protective Moisturizer is more …
I have a brand of sunscreen that I reach for most of the time. I love the unscented as well as the scent choices, and I love the different forms that it comes in. But the SPF is a little lower than I’d like especially for afternoons when I know I’ll be spending all my …
Everyone in the world has tried The Body Shop Body Butter except me! I’ve been meaning to, but I have so many body lotion and body butter favorites that I just never got around to it. Till recently. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I’ve fallen in love with cherry blossom scent. It …
Have you tried manuka honey? I first heard about it early last winter when I had diverticulitis. Some people believe that honey that comes from bees that pollinate the local manuka bush has healing powers in treating wounds and other infections. Honey including the regular honey that most of us use has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Manuka honey …
May went by too fast! It’s time for empties again! I finished up quite a few things this month. So let’s go through the mini-reviews and see what’s worth repurchasing for me. Skincare StriVectin Tightening Neck Cream: This is the second full size jar of StriVectin Neck Cream that I’ve finished up since last August, …
As you know, I’m a big fan of StriVectin skincare products. Their Tightening Neck Cream is a must-have for me, and I love their Multi-Action Restorative Cream and the Oxygen Infusion Smoothing Mask that’s so fun to hear the bubbles pop. A couple of months ago, I received StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles to …