Yikes, what a long product name! My friend Sybille has been on the hunt for a good BB cream with a high SPF. She read a recommendation in either Marie Claire or People Style Watch magazines, and she managed to find the Japanese company Isehan’s BB cream on eBay for $16 plus $2.99 shipping all …
OWN Lifting Eye Cream & New Approach to Gauging Product Effectiveness
I am trying a new lifting eye cream (http://bit.ly/11KWld4 to learn more) from Own Skin Health, a 3 year old skincare company based in San Francisco, that emphasizes healthy living and creates natural products without harsh chemicals. Their products were highlighted in Whole Living magazine in December 2012 and in Natural Solutions magazine in the …
Ulta: 21 Days of Beauty in March
March is finally here, and starting on March 10 till the end of the month, Ulta will be hosting 21 Days of beauty demonstrations and how-to’s as well as sales on specific days for specific products. Below is a screen shot of part of the calendar, but check out the whole thing at http://www.ulta.com/21days/. The …
Skin Benefits of Avocado, or Justification for Eating Guacamole (recipe included)
In spite of the fact that my team, the Patriots, didn’t make it into the Super Bowl this year (tear), we’ll watch the big game. And that means guacamole. Did you know that Americans eat about 8 million pounds of guacamole on Super Bowl Sunday? I adore guacamole, and I’ll be contributing to that 8 …
Nordea Soaperie: Handmade Soap, Lotion & Perfume Oil
Things made by hand have special meaning for me. I like to think of myself as a crafter. I’m almost always crocheting scarves, shawls, ponchos, bracelets, and hats. I make my own jam, bread, pickles, and even marshmallows. So, it’s no surprise that I love things that other people make by hand. Today, …
New Year Resolution #2: Hydrate…but Moisturize!
Second week of the new year and second resolution. Don’t worry, there won’t be 52 of these! Hydration. There are many people who are never without a bottle of water. I am not one of them. I don’t get enough fluids, and Jeff, my signif other, often tells me I should drink more water to …
New Year Resolution #1: Exfoliate!
I seldom, if ever, make New Year resolutions. I figure if you want to accomplish something or make changes in your life, you don’t need an artificial start date. But this year, I was thinking there were a few small things that I would try to incorporate into my health and skincare routine. Here’s the …
Great Deal on Olay Regenerist and Allure Magazine at CVS
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream and Daily Cleanser Wanted to let everyone know about a great holiday deal from P&G and Allure magazine that I noticed at CVS (though I’m sure it’s offered elsewhere as well). P&G is offering a holiday gift set that includes a full size jar of my all-time fave and go-to night …
Lierac Paris Skincare: European Pharmacy Brand
Whenever I go to Europe (which is not nearly as often as I would wish), I always go to the pharmacy to look for new skincare products…the stores with the green cross on the sign outside the front door. The department stores in Europe carry the same international brands that we all know — Clinique, …
Cleo Shower Cream Review
Other bloggers and reviewers have written about Cleo Shower Cream, but I have to add my two cents. I absolutely ADORE this product, and I am writing this shout-out in the hopes that I can beg the manufacturer to begin to make this product available in the U.S. again. Cleo Shower Cream is a shower …
Salma Hayek Nuance Renewed Radiance SPF 30 Moisturizing Day Cream
A while back, I was searching for an affordable daytime moisturizer with an SPF of at least 30, and I found Salma Hayek Nuance product line at CVS. Priced right ($16.99 at CVS and even less on Amazon) and in attractive, clean-looking black & white packaging, I thought I’d give Salma Hayek Nuance Renewed Radiance …