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Black Friday Week has already started at least a week ago or more. Many of the discounts range from 20-40%. I believe that most retailers are concerned about the upcoming holiday shopping periods because so many shoppers are concerned about the economy and the security of their jobs. Although the Black Friday discounts are …
Bummer, the RealHer Lipliner, Elegant Charm, that I got in my September 2025 BoxyCharm/Ipsy box has been discontinued. This is disturbing for three reasons: I really like this dual-ended lipliner, but it’s listed on the RealHer website as “sold out”. However, it seems to be discontinued and replaced by a different lipliner, Retractable Lip …
Today through November 19, 2025, City Beauty is having my favorite sale, the City Lips Plumping Lipgloss BOGO. All of the 19 available shades as well as ultra high-shine Clear are included in the sale. Click here to see the shimmer, opaque and clear shades to help you make your choices. The promotion works like …
Awhile back, I reviewed (here) RMS Beauty Cashmere Matte Eyelight in Mountain Mist, a green-grey shade. To be honest, I was on the fence about it. The color was paler than I had expected. It came in a tube, and it was difficult to squeeze out just the right amount. I always seemed to get …
Early in the summer, BoxyCharm included LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring Skin Tint in my bimonthly box. Unfortunately, the shade LN6 was too dark and golden for my pink skin with blue undertones. I continued using it primarily as a concealer, but the color wasn’t right. On Saturday, we went to the mall so Jeff …
I don’t always remember to go to Ipsy every other month to select 3 of the 5 full-size cosmetics that I will receive in my Boxycharm box. And I’m pretty darn sure that this product happened during one of the months that I forgot. OPV Beauty is a makeup brand from the UK, and I …
About a year ago, continuing in their focus on pro-collagen peptide products, Paula’s Choice launched Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm, a super-hydrating, thick, non-sticky lip balm. I guess I’ve been so wedded to my regular plumping lip balm (if you follow NSDB, you know which one I mean!) that I missed this one. And I gotta …
I’m on the fence about RMS Beauty‘s products. I really like some of their products, and others are kind of meh. I guess that’s probably how I feel about most cosmetic brands. Although I love love LOVE RMS Beauty Legendary Serum Lipsticks (I have 4 of them reviewed here and here), I’m on the fence about …
All of the products that I have tried from Anastasia Beverly Hills have been wonderful. And the mascara that I received in my Ipsy/Boxycharm box is no exception. I love it! ABH Lash Sculpt Lengthening and Volumizing Mascara is a perfect mascara for everyday and evening wear. Although the tube is “fancy” in black and …
For my September Boxycharm box, I remembered to sign on to Ipsy to choose 3 of the 5 products. Which products I chose, I can’t remember! Here’s what I got: KOA Life Body Butter Hydra-Boost for the Skin: I don’t remember if I chose this or not, but I’m glad I got it. It is …
Although everybody these days seems to be shopping online, I do not want to see a world where Amazon is our only choice. I’m of the age where department stores where the key venues for shopping and also eating. At certain stores, I still enjoy shopping. I like to see and feel the merchandise. I …
Yes, yes, I missed the actual National Lipstick Day earlier this week, but I noticed that lots of brands and retailers are celebrating National Lipstick “Week”. So here are my current faves. Because I have naturally dry lips, I stay away from mattes and liquid lipsticks and go for creamy lipsticks and glosses with satin …
As I’ve gotten older, the skin under my eyes has gotten thinner. Dark circles are definitely making their presence known. I’ve been using eye creams under my eyes to address the problem, but they haven’t solved it. After seeing ads online for Beauty Pie SuperLuminous Undereye Genius Corrector, I decided to give it a try. …
Again, I forgot that my every other month Boxycharm box was coming. Nevertheless, no complaints from me about the Boxycharm July ’25 products that they selected for me. Here’s what I got in my “Hot Glow Summer”: Origins Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash: This was the product that I am on the fence about. …
I’ve been waiting for the City Lips Buy One Get One sale for a few months now. I am more than halfway through my last City Lips Clear, so this sale is just in time for me! First things first. The City Lips BOGO goes from July 3 (today) through July 6 (Sunday), 2025. The …