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Though my skin isn’t exactly sensitive, it does go through sensitive periods. The winter and the summer are times when the weather makes it’s presence known on my face. PR Samples, Affiliate Links But aside from my circumstances, did you know there are about 70% of people with sensitive skin? I didn’t! Paula’s Choice Calm …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Auro Wellness and Skincare Auro Wellness is a skincare brand made of high concentration antioxidation products using a patented, first-of-its-kind Auro GSH Antioxidant Delivery System that delivers the key ingredients deeper into the skin’s layers. The company was founded by Dr. Nayan Patel, a University of Southern California pharmacist with …
Yes To is such a friendly brand. One that’s affordable and reliable. In the case of YES to Avocado it’s also fragrance free. I’ve learned to like or tolerate certain fragrances over the year but I almost always chose fragrance-free so receiving these makes me very happy. PR samples There are 6 products in the …
It’s hard for me to believe that it’s mid January and I have a new Holy Grail product in my life. I had been reading about PEACE OUT on another blog and the woman raved about the line constantly. During the winter blast of sales I decided I wanted to find out what the deal …
OK, I hate the smell of ferulic acid, but I metaphorically hold my nose and use it anyway. PR Sample, Affiliate Links What Is Ferulic Acid? Ferulic acid is a plant-based antioxidant primarily used in anti-aging skin care products. It’s naturally found in the following: bran oats rice eggplant citrus apple seeds Ferulic acid does …
Clean Beauty, Natural vs. Synthetic: Is One Better than the Other? You have probably noticed over the past few years that more and more products, especially skincare and body care products, are labelled “clean beauty”. Frankly, I thought that it was a more contemporary moniker for the term “natural” that arose in the 1970s, especially …
I always start a new year with a skincare item that has impressed me. The only New Year resolution I make is to improve my face by using great products. Anti-aging products work year round and contain no guilt. You don’t have to diet or go to a gym to improve yourself. This year I …
During 2022, I got to try lots of wonderful skincare products, some that I purchased myself and some that I got from PR companies. I’m sure I am probably forgetting some, especially those from the beginning of 2022. In fact, I found another product that I loved that didn’t make it into the …
I don’t usually rave about beauty tools, but this past year, a few tools that came my way made a huuuuuge impression on me! PR Samples, Affiliate Links FHI HEAT Unbrush A brush is a brush, right? Well, to me, the Unbrush (longer review here) is a game changer. I wake up with tangled hair …
The truth is coming out. If you didn’t guess already I’m a hoarder when it comes to products for the eyes. I resisted eye creams of any kind for years and then suddenly I was 45 and I realized I’d wasted too many years not taking care of the delicate skin around my eyes. Now …
After I finished a bottle of Pixi Rose Toner, I decided to try something new. During Sephora’s 20% off holiday sale, I picked out Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Toner with Green Tea Seed. I Bought This, Affiliate Links Innisfree Skincare Products I’ve tried just a few products from Innisfree that I think I received in my …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links, Informational Link Bliss History I was first introduced to Bliss when I stayed at W Hotels when traveling on business in the late 1990s and beyond. Bliss was a spa brand, and it was the brand that was used in the spas in the W Hotels and maybe in the Westin …
You can never go wrong with gifting lip balms. Everyone needs them whether it’s in your holiday stocking or in your day-to-day life. With this winter’s weather predictions of major snowstorms, high winds, and bitter cold they’ve become a necessity. Or if you’re lucky enough to live in a warm and sunny place, you still …
PR Samples, Affiliate Links About Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics is a luxury skincare and makeup brand that too often flies under the radar. As a mineral-based brand, it is cruelty-free and made with good for you, clean beauty ingredients. It’s gentle enough even for sensitive skin! Here’s some more background info on the …
As I’ve said many times over the past couple of years, clean beauty is having a moment. At this point, it’s much more than a moment. Many people are choosing “clean beauty” or natural brands without preservatives and harsh chemicals because they are easier to use for sensitive skin or skin with allergies to specific …