Although winter is coming to an end, and this was a mild winter in Massachusetts, my lips are still dry as usual. Frankly, I think it’s menopause, not just the weather. 😥 So for me, hydrating my super dry lips is a year round thing. I must have at least 15 different lip balms in …
MEG 21 Clinical Skincare Moisturizing Cleanser and Toner on HSN
Last year, I wrote about MEG 21 Bright & Firm Eye Treatment from Dynamis Skincare, a clinical skincare company whose product line was developed as a result of research on diabetes. The research focused on a process called glycation that takes place in the body, even in skin cells, that occurs with the metabolism of sugar, …
Friday Find: Peter Lamas Supreme Radiance Complexion Booster
For today’s Friday Find, I wanted to share a new product that recently came my way. Peter Lamas Supreme Radiance Complexion Booster Just before Valentine’s Day, I received a surprise package and Vday card from the folks at Peter Lamas. Back in the summer, I reviewed a couple of Peter Lamas skincare products – Intensive Repair …
February 2016 Empties
February didn’t have a ton of products that I emptied, but enough to report on them. This month was a mix of old favorites and new products. Let’s see what’s worth repurchasing. Rituals Zensation Organic Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Foaming Shower Gel Sensation I got this full size can of shower foam in …
New L’Oreal Revitalift Volume Filler Skincare
One of the good things about having a chubby, square face is that as I get older, my face doesn’t look as drawn as it could if it were another shape. Thank goodness. But that said, I am always trying to keep my skin looking plump to minimize the look of lines as I get …
NUDE Perfect Cleanse: A New Way to Cleanse
I was so excited by a new cleanser I received for review, NUDE Perfect Cleanse, that I wanted to tell you about it right away. But I made myself use it for a couple of weeks to make sure I didn’t lose my enthusiasm. I definitely still love it as much as I did the …
StriVectin Multi-Action Restorative Cream: A Skincare Multi-tasker That Does It All
StriVectin seems to be to be one of the busiest skincare companies ever. They are always in the lab researching new ingredients and new ways to help skin look and stay younger longer. They recently launched another breakthrough anti-aging cream – StriVectin Multi-Action Restorative Cream – that targets all major visible signs of aging. Wow. …
Year-Round Moisturizer and Sunscreen Protection: Exuviance Sheer Daily Protector SPF 50
Several years ago, the light went on for me that I must wear sunscreen all year round. Most of the time, I use a moisturizer with SPF, but sometimes the whitish cast that moisturizer with sunscreen leaves as well as the heavier feel puts me off. Fortunately, I had the opportunity through Brandbacker, the blogger-brand …
Luxury Effective Skincare Treatment from Tatcha: Eye Serum & Overnight Memory Serum
My friend Mary Kay just returned from her first trip to Japan, to visit her son who is studying in Tokyo for the year. I spoke to her at length about the trip, and she was so moved by her time there: the warmth of the people, the beauty of the country, the food, and …
Derma e Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Creme & Giveaway Purifying Charcoal Mask
A while ago, I was sent two products from derma e, a brand that I’ve been wanting to try for a long time. derma e makes high quality natural skincare products with effective ingredients at sensible prices. It is a family owned, California company, started in 1984. Although I splurge every now and then, the majority …
Bellatorra Cellular Renewal Serum
Science, nature and luxury come together in all the Bellatorra Skincare products. In the summer, I wrote about how much I love Bellatorra Cellular Renewal Complex, their Advanced Facial Moisturizer. It’s the perfect anti-aging moisturizer for my dry skin during the warmer months or any time of the year under foundation. It’s both lightweight and …
January 2016 Empty Beauty Products
December and November were big months for me for finishing up and recycling empties, so I thought January would be a little lighter, and it was. But I’m still happy to finish up a number of products and make way for others. Most of my January empties were products that were relatively new to …
Skincare Favorites 2015
January is not quite over, so I’m going to get in my skincare favorites for 2015. For me, 2015 was a banner year for skincare, and it looks like 2016 will follow suit. Frankly, in each of the skincare subcategories, it will be hard for me to pick a winner and I know I’ll have …
Gentle Glycolic for Your Skincare Routine: Exuviance Firm-NG6 Non-Acid Peel
I had been trying to increase my usage of glycolic acid in my skincare routine by jumping from a cream with 5% glycolic acid to 10%. But my poor skin objected! Just too painful for my sensitive skin. But a new way to use glycolic arrived on my doorstep several weeks ago: Exuviance Firm-NG6 Non-Acid …
Giveaway & Review: MyChelle Sweetness & Light Skin Refining Beauty Duo
First, congratulations to Lisa whose email address begins with “cc”, the winner of the Lady Vengeance eau de parfum purse spray giveaway! Woo hoo! And thank you to all who entered. If you didn’t win, I hope you’ll enter the new giveaway in this post 🙂 In the winter, skin needs more than a little …