Most of my Valentine’s Day jewelry were given to me as gifts. Some pieces were new, while others were vintage. Since I adore all things heart-shaped, I try to wear my heart-shaped pieces as often as I can. Vintage Hearts When I first started Never Say Die Beauty, I became friendly with a woman who… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Jewelry
RMS Beauty UnCoverup Concealer
Are you an RMS Beauty user? I started hearing about RMS Beauty in 2023, though the brand has been around much, much longer than that. The woman who started RMS Beauty, Rose-Marie Swift, is a makeup artist who has been in the business for decades. Rose-Marie created her clean beauty makeup brand with skin-loving ingredients.… Continue reading RMS Beauty UnCoverup Concealer
A Few Galentine’s Day Gift Ideas
It seems to me like Christmas and Hanukkah just ended, but here we are just about at Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day! Jeff and I decided we will skip gifts this V-day (though chocolates and/or flowers are allowed). I don’t usually celebrate Galentine’s Day, but I know other people do. And Galentine’s Day is next Tuesday,… Continue reading A Few Galentine’s Day Gift Ideas
For V-Day! TOA Waters Bubble Bath for Adults
Looking for a Valentine’s gift for your partner, your friends, for a couple, or for pampering yourself? Let me tell you about TOA Waters Bubble Bath for adults. Honestly, I am thinking I should finally get around to redoing my bathroom so my bath tub would work, since bubble baths are so much fun and… Continue reading For V-Day! TOA Waters Bubble Bath for Adults
The Sparkly Earring Queen’s New Sale Acquisition
You may know that I find it so hard to resist anything sparkly. And on sale. Alexis Bittar, the jewelry designer, is having their End of Season sale. Since last fall when Alexis Bitter launched their new collection fall/winter season, I’ve had my eye on a pair of earrings that embodies all my favorite earring… Continue reading The Sparkly Earring Queen’s New Sale Acquisition
Groundhog’s Day ’24 Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
Thank goodness, Phil the Groundhog saw his shadow! I’m about ready for spring one of these weeks, or at least no more snow. The sun is supposed to finally come out this weekend, and I am hoping we can do something outdoors. How about you? What’s on your agenda? In the meantime, please do take… Continue reading Groundhog’s Day ’24 Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
Kinda Disappointed: Erbario Toscano Spicy Vanilla EDP
Remember the deliciously scented Spicy Vanilla reed diffuser from Erbario Toscano that I wrote about just two weeks ago (here)? I loved it so much that I bought two more of them while the small size was still on sale at Vietri (all but the 3L Spicy Vanilla reed diffuser is sold out now). And… Continue reading Kinda Disappointed: Erbario Toscano Spicy Vanilla EDP
K-Beauty Skincare from #OOTD Beauty
Just now, I finally discovered the meaning behind the name OOTD (OXYGEN of the day) for K-Beauty brand, #OOTD, rather than the usual “outfit of the day”. To be honest, I have no idea what oxygen refers to. I have tried Oxygen Masks from other brands, but I don’t know what it has to do… Continue reading K-Beauty Skincare from #OOTD Beauty
Yensa Pumpkin Turmeric Polishing Mask & Essence
Yensa is an upscale indie brand that I discovered in my Ipsy boxes. It is natural and cruelty-free. The woman who started Yensa is an American of Chinese descent whose brand mission is to combine eight Superfoods with ancient Asian practices. Yensa is sold at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, QVC, and on the Yensa website.… Continue reading Yensa Pumpkin Turmeric Polishing Mask & Essence
Project Pan 2023: Finishing Out July-September Skincare Empties And the Year, Finally!
As I mentioned last week, I had too many products gathered up from July through September 2023 to review them all. So here are the remainders, primarily skincare empties. Honestly, I hope I can remember what I thought of some of them! Here goes! Beauty Tools Natural sponge: I can’t do without natural sponges to… Continue reading Project Pan 2023: Finishing Out July-September Skincare Empties And the Year, Finally!
Take Action Against PFAs In Cosmetics Now
I became aware of toxic chemicals called PFAs in nonstick cookware. As a result, I have replaced the vast majority of my nonstick pots and pans. Recently, I was contacted by a woman who was the Outreach Coordinator for a group called ConsumerNotice.org who passed on links to a highly informative article that talks about… Continue reading Take Action Against PFAs In Cosmetics Now
Goodbye January ’24 Beauty Spotlight Team
I can’t believe we’re almost at the end of January! I still haven’t gotten used to writing 2024. But not too sad to see a month of winter over. Once we hit the middle of February, daylight is noticeably longer. Hope you’ll have a moment to check out this week’s Beauty Spotlight Team roundup. And… Continue reading Goodbye January ’24 Beauty Spotlight Team
Essencias de Portugal Love Soap for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. Actually, it’s in a little more than two weeks! If you have people that you like to give a little something to, here’s an idea. As you may know, I’m a bona fide lover of all things heart-shaped. I came across a bright red heart-shaped soap from… Continue reading Essencias de Portugal Love Soap for Valentine’s Day
Reuniting With Old (Makeup) Friends
I get to try out new to me makeup and especially skincare products all the time. But sometimes there’s nothing like going back to old friends, makeup friends that is. That’s what I did this evening when I was getting ready to go to a new book club meeting in the neighborhood. Lumene Color Correcting… Continue reading Reuniting With Old (Makeup) Friends
Mega Project Pan Empties: July-September 2023 Pt. I
I found the bag where I was storing my empties from last summer. Finally, I am eager to recycle them and start to clear out my bathroom closet, as well as to close out the year on Project Pan 2023! As usual, my two big categories were Skincare and Bath & Body. Because there are… Continue reading Mega Project Pan Empties: July-September 2023 Pt. I
J.R. Liggett’s Body Oil Bar Soap
Recently, I was sent two products from what turns out to be an almost local company from Cornish New Hampshire that started out making natural bar soap. Actually, the owner, J.R. Liggett and his wife, Diane started making “hair soap” from an old recipe that Jim found in an old cookbook. He had originally learned… Continue reading J.R. Liggett’s Body Oil Bar Soap
Mid-January ’24 Beauty Spotlight Team
How did it get to be past the midpoint in January already? I guess I shouldn’t complain because that means we’re closer to spring! We’ve got the Midwest freeze coming into New England today especially and through Sunday, so I’m looking at mostly indoor activities. Though in Gloucester, the townspeople are launching their Winter Festival… Continue reading Mid-January ’24 Beauty Spotlight Team
Bath and Body Products from TreeHut: My Ulta Haul
TreeHut makes affordable body and bath products in a variety of fruity and tropical scents. Even though our winter hasn’t been bad till the last week or so, I felt the need for some fruity, tropical bath products to beat back the winter chill, ice and snow. My experience with TreeHut has been with their… Continue reading Bath and Body Products from TreeHut: My Ulta Haul
Project Pan December 2023 Beauty Empties
Oh dear, 2023 has come and gone, and I haven’t yet caught up with my 2023 beauty empties. I will do the best that I can. I will do one post that includes July, August and September at some point soon, and this post will be December. Hair and fragrances led the way in December.… Continue reading Project Pan December 2023 Beauty Empties
I Can’t Get Enough of Erbario Toscano Spicy Vanilla Reed Diffuser!!!
Vanilla lovers unite! And listen up, lol. The Italian ceramic ware brand, Vietri, has a post-holidays sale. Many years ago, I enjoyed my visit to Vietri when I stayed on the Amalfi coast in Italy. So, their products get my attention, especially when their Outlet has a 30% off sale. I did pick up an… Continue reading I Can’t Get Enough of Erbario Toscano Spicy Vanilla Reed Diffuser!!!