A couple of months ago, I had an opportunity from NeoCell to try two of their products: NeoCell Fish Collagen +HA (hyaluronic acid) and NeoCell Beauty Bursts. I’ve been using topical hyaluronic acid for over a year now, and it has made a difference in my skin’s hydration level. But I had never tried taking it systemically, …
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm
You’re probably sick of me complaining about my dry lips. Well, I have finally found a product that seems to make a real difference. Do you know it? Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm. It is part of a men’s skincare line called Jack Black Authentic and Original, but as far as I’m concerned, lip balm …
Beauty Rocks April 2014 ipsy Glam Bag
This month, I received my Beauty Rocks Glam Bag from ipsy right on my birthday. It was like getting another present, especially since I didn’t get very many presents this year. (That’s OK, I got lots of gorgeous flowers instead!). I made an “unboxing” video in case you want to see what I got that …
Crabtree and Evelyn Avocado Olive and Basil Bath & Body Products
Gee, it’s about a month ago that I went on a business trip to Indianapolis. It was the first time I visited the downtown area, and the city was striking with lots of monumental architecture. There were a couple of war memorials, the huge state capitol building, the Scottish Rite Cathedral for the Masons. The …
Studio Gear Hydrating CC Cream “Linen”
A few months ago, I had a chance to try a sample of Studio Gear Hydrating CC Cream in “Natural”. The shade was just a little too dark for my fair skin, so I was excited when I was selected by Brandbacker, a blogger-brand association, to try out and review Studio Gear Hydrating CC Cream …
Gifts with Purchase: Lancome and Lauder/Lilly Spring 2014
It’s been a while since I did a “gift with purchase” alert. Lancôme has a promotion at Nordstrom, and Estee Lauder is continuing its successful promotion with Lilly Pulitzer that was launched last year, now at Bloomingdale’s. Lancôme Lancôme has a very interesting set of gifts with purchase at Nordstrom, right now. With a purchase …
Radical Skincare Age-Defying Exfoliating Pads
Last year, I made a New Year’s Resolution to exfoliate more often. Well, so much for that one. I didn’t renew that resolution this year. My intentions were good, but it seemed to be too much to do at night before going to bed: applying a thick exfoliating cream with gritty beads that are hard …
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup, 4 March 2014
Hi again, hope you enjoying a little respite from the cold! So nice here in New England not to have to wear the heaviest of winter coats for a change 🙂 Hope you take a look at this past week’s posts from the Beauty Blog Coalition, if you have a chance. My post is toward …
The Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup, 4 March 2014
Hey ladies, It’s the weekend again and time for the weekly roundup from The Beauty Blogazons! Never Say Die Beauty’s website had a tough week. The server and therefore the site was having problems for almost two whole days. I’ve been pulling my hair out! So, if you tried to get on the site, my …
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup, week of 25 Feb 2014
Hi again, Since it’s still the weekend, here are a few more beauty posts, this time from Beauty Blog Coalition for your reading pleasure! This time, NSDB is in the middle of the pack, with a reprise of a review of Crabtree & Evelyn’s hydrating, summer-inducing Citron Honey Coriander Body Bar. Tomorrow, a new giveaway …
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50+
After reading so many raves from other beauty bloggers about IT Cosmetics CC Cream, I figured I had to try it. I went to Ulta and tried a sample on. At that time, late September I think, when I still had a tan, the shade “light” was a perfect match. Since it is pricey, I …
Oldie But Goodie Quickie Review: DermaFreeze365 Instant Anti-aging Eye Cream
From time to time, I rediscover brands and products that I used back in the day. I think it’s fun to try them again and see if they stand the test of time. DermaFreeze365 Instant Anti-aging Eye Cream is a product that I buy once in a blue moon at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx where …
“Look of Love” ipsy Glam Bag, February 2014
I’ve been traveling on business for the past two weeks. I was so lucky to get to leave the snowy, gloomy weather in New England behind for sunny and warm Phoenix and San Francisco. I hated to come home yesterday, especially knowing I was facing an unshoveled driveway, 70 foot unshoveled walkway and front steps …
Hada Labo Tokyo Hydrating Facial Cleanser
I have really fallen for Japanese facial skincare. I’ve been using Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream and the Anti-aging Hydrating Serum with Super Hyaluronic Acid for about three months now, and I love them both. Not too long ago, I reviewed the moisturizer and the serum. If you haven’t checked them out, here …
Michael Todd True Organics Anti-aging Face Lift: A Failure for Me
A few weeks ago, my favorite Australian beauty blogger reviewed a few skincare products by Michael Todd. I believe it was a cleanser and a face mask, and there might have been a third product. The comments on the blogpost were quite positive about Michael Todd products. Someone mentioned that they had bought it from …