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 …
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup, w/o 15 Feb 2014
Hey ladies, Hope the week is starting out to be a good one for you! I’m off to Indianapolis as you read this digest of beauty blogposts from Beauty Blog Coalition. The NSDB post is second from the bottom so I’m moving up in the world, lol! Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush …
Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Honey & Coriander Refreshing Body Bar
I collect Crabtree & Evelyn Anniversary Mugs. I’ve been collecting them since 1986. They come out every year around Thanksgiving, dated for the coming year, in a different design. This one is from 2003, one of my favorites. I was happy to learn recently that they really appreciate in value over the years! Unfortunately, the …
Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup, w/o 15 Feb 2014
Hey Ladies, Hope you had a good week! For your beauty reading pleasure, here’s the roundup of last week’s beauty posts from the Beauty Blogazons. As usual, the NSDB post is at the end, lol. Beauty Apocalypse: Beauty apocalypse continues their review of 1,000 mascaras. They like no. 11 so much, they are giving it …
“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 …
Maybelline Face Studio Master Glaze Blush Stick
I love cute little things. I can’t resist them. Maybelline Face Studo Master Glaze Blush Stick was one of those cute little things that I couldn’t resist. I found it in a Limited Edition display at both Bed Bath & Beyond and at CVS. Because I had CVS Extrabucks I bought it there. Master …
Vitabath Heavenly Coconut Creme Body Wash
Back in college, it was cool to use Vitabath’s Original Spring Green Shower Gelee or the European brand Badedas. That was before shower gel or body wash became popular in the U.S. Actually, Vitabath Spring Green was just about the only game in town. Over the years, with all the new brands and scents and …
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 …
More Milani Lip Shades Reds: Lip Intense Red Extreme & Power Lip Red Control
Today is Valentine’s Day! What better day to talk about red lipsticks? And OMG, these reds are gorgeous! Although I already reviewed the new Milani Power Lip and Lip Intense lines, I just received two reds, one from each line, that I had to share with you. So if you haven’t read the full reviews, …
My Easy Valentine’s Nail Look
I admire all the girls who can do fancy manis. I can’t. I am manicure-challenged. I can do OK on my right hand, but forget my left. I’m a lefty and I can’t do anything much with my right hand. But I hate to miss out on all the fun. So topcoats are the way …
Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer: Brigitte
Zoya, one of my favorite nail polish brands, had a great promo in January: buy 3 polishes and pay only $12 shipping/get the polish free. What a deal because their polishes are usually $9-10 each! I fell in love with one of Zoya’s new shades, part of the Naturel Collection for Spring 2014, Brigitte, a …
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup: week of 3 February 2014
Hey ladies, it’s time for the Weekly Roundup from the Beauty Blog Coalition with posts from the past week. As usual, I’m at the end. What are you up to this weekend? I’m flying off to Phoenix today for most of the week, then San Francisco. Busy, busy! Manifest Destany: Destany takes a look at …
IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Matte Eye Shadow Palette
All the attention lately has been on the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette that emphasizes rose gold and pink and also on Too Faced Chocolate Palette that looks like a big candy bar. Appealing as those palettes are, I think IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Matte Palette is every bit as wonderful. And for over 40 …
Milani Lip Intense Liquid Color: Pink Rave & Fiery Coral
On Wednesday, we’re expecting from 5-12 inches of snow…to go on top of the 2 inches we got today. I think that groundhog needs to go back and look again for his shadow. I’m so sick of grey skies and dirty snow. I’ve been dreaming about summer or the Caribbean. Since neither seems to be in …