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!!!
MLK Weekend Beauty Spotlight Team
I’m watching the documentary, The America Buffalo, on PBS. I think it came out a year or so ago, but I never got to see it. It’s a wonderful documentary about how the America buffalo almost disappeared but was saved by forward thinking white men and, of course, native American men and women. It’s amazing… Continue reading MLK Weekend Beauty Spotlight Team
Grande Cosmetics Class Action Lawsuit
You may have heard that a Class Action Lawsuit was filed in California about a year and a half ago against Grande Cosmetics. The products in question are GrandeLASH MD, GrandeBROW and Grande HAIR. The ingredient at the heart of the suit is ICP or Isopropyl Chloprostenate, defined in the cosmetics dictionary as a “hair… Continue reading Grande Cosmetics Class Action Lawsuit
Korres Makeup? Yes! Grey Eyeliner I’ve Been Looking For
I know, I know, I should be on a No Buy like everyone else right now. But in case you didn’t know, natural, Greek-made Korres Skincare is a terrific brand. Made with excellent and natural ingredients, cruelty-free Korres products are effective and affordable. Plus, they’ve got the best loyalty program going! If you join their… Continue reading Korres Makeup? Yes! Grey Eyeliner I’ve Been Looking For
Black Rhodium Disc Necklace by Manjusha Jewels
Since I had surgery on my neck 10 months ago, I still have pain from the muscle that was pulled away from the artery that was operated on. After trying a number of things to ameliorate the pain, I guess I will just live with it. One of the less critical issues is that some… Continue reading Black Rhodium Disc Necklace by Manjusha Jewels
Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence
Ever since I got a travel size of SK-II PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence that is on sale right now for $99 for a very small 2.5 fl. oz. (!), I’ve been searching for an affordable substitute. To be honest, I haven’t found an essence like the SK-II with PITERA and such a lightweight formula that’s… Continue reading Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence
Welcome 2024 Beauty Spotlight Team Roundup!
It’s just the first week of January, and I’m behind already! But I did manage to write at least a couple of posts, one of which I submitted to this week’s BST. I was supposed to have an appointment with my ophthalmologist back in November, but he cancelled. I got another appointment in December, but… Continue reading Welcome 2024 Beauty Spotlight Team Roundup!
RITUALS Ritual of Ayurveda Natural Dry Oil
Just a quick post about how wonderful RITUALS Ayurveda Natural Dry Oil for Body & Hair is! The Ayurveda collection of body and bath products is all about balance, and at the start of a new year, who can’t use a little balance in their life?! From my stash, I opened a new, easily recyclable… Continue reading RITUALS Ritual of Ayurveda Natural Dry Oil
Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 & Happy New Year!
Even though it’s winter and so many days, lately, it’s been gray and rainy, sunscreen is still a necessity. But of course, you already know that! Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 Trying A Trial Size First I am always on the look out for sunscreens that don’t leave my face with a greasy… Continue reading Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 & Happy New Year!
Last Beauty Spotlight Team Roundup for 2023!
This is a quickie post since I am making dinner! But I hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebration and a fun Christmas week. Can’t believe we’re on to New Year’s already! If you have time, take a peek at our final Beauty Spotlight Team weekly roundup for 2023. Angie has some great suggestions for… Continue reading Last Beauty Spotlight Team Roundup for 2023!
Lucky Chick Lip Love Treatment
Lucky Chick Lip Love Lip Treatment is one of those cosmetics that I received a couple of months ago in my Ipsy Boxycharm box that I didn’t give much thought to. In fact, when I took it out of the box, I sort of groaned because I must have about a million lip balms. But… Continue reading Lucky Chick Lip Love Treatment
Porta by TYMO Portable Hair Straightening & Curling Brush
The last time I went to Sassoon to get my hair cut, I decided to go back to my tried and true, longer, flipped hairstyle. I saw a video of a young girl in London getting what the stylist called a 60s haircut. She looked great, and though I certainly don’t look like her, it… Continue reading Porta by TYMO Portable Hair Straightening & Curling Brush
Merry Christmas!
Best wishes to all of you who celebrate Christmas and this lovely time of year! Let’s all hope for a peaceful and joyous day when we can count our blessings. Merry Christmas!
Christmas Time Beauty Spotlight Team
Hope you’re on schedule with home, cooking and gifting preparations for the Christmas holiday on Monday! I wish you a peaceful and rewarding holiday celebration! The Gothamista x Boxwalla Box: Renée’s Winter Luxuries features a gorgeous essence, face oil and gua sha tool (Value $296.00. Cost $59.95), and Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog hasn’t been this impressed by 3 products… Continue reading Christmas Time Beauty Spotlight Team
“The Best Makeup for Older Women” via Readers Digest
How are your holiday preparations going? Though Christmas may not officially be my holiday, it is the big one for most of my friends! I am way behind on gift wrapping and sending out cards. So that’s what I am going to be doing tonight! Instead of writing my own post, I am including a… Continue reading “The Best Makeup for Older Women” via Readers Digest
Korres Black Pine 360° Eye-Lift Super Serum
Korres has become one of my favorite skincare brands. From Greece and made with natural ingredients including plants from Greece, I find Korres gentle, effective and relatively affordable. During Korres’ 40% off sale around Black Friday, I bought a few items. Also, I had signed up for their loyalty points program, and I managed to… Continue reading Korres Black Pine 360° Eye-Lift Super Serum
Mid-December ’23 Beauty Spotlight Team
Enjoy your weekend! Hope you are not spending it doing holiday shopping! My friend who just moved to D.C. is visiting. We’re planning to do a hike or a walk this afternoon. And this evening, we’re going to the Cape Ann Museum holiday cocktail party. I’m psyched. Hope you will have a chance to check… Continue reading Mid-December ’23 Beauty Spotlight Team
Flawless Facial Hair Remover by Finishing Touch
Since going through menopause, I get facial hair on my chin and occasionally on my upper marionette lines. Ugh. I can’t stand it, and tweezing – especially since I had cataract surgery – is difficult if not impossible. As a result, I use an epilator. I have a special slimmer facial epilator that I like… Continue reading Flawless Facial Hair Remover by Finishing Touch
Olive & June “Lipstick Stain” Polish for the Holidays
When it comes to nail polish, I’m into reds these days. The cabernet colored shade, “Obsessed”, was my Thanksgiving favorite. Now, I’m in love with “Lipstick Stain“, a new long wearing polish from Olive and June that I bought during the pre-Black Friday sale. Although Olive and June describes Lipstick Stain as a “deep berry”,… Continue reading Olive & June “Lipstick Stain” Polish for the Holidays
This Year’s Holiday Scented Ornament from Molton Brown
When Jeff and I were visiting London two months ago, I told him I needed to stop into the Molton Brown shop at Covent Garden. Covent Garden, as well as the rest of London downtown, was jammed with tourists and high end stores, unlike the old days when it was relatively empty and filled with… Continue reading This Year’s Holiday Scented Ornament from Molton Brown