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BIONOVA Nose-To-Mouth Wrinkle Treatment came in my October BoxyCharm box. I was unfamiliar with this Brooklyn NY-based research-oriented brand, but I was curious to try it. Here’s the description of the product on their website: GIVE THE PROCEDURES A PASS: Reduce fine lines & wrinkles around the nose-to-mouth area (including those dreaded “marionette lines”) and …
This month, I actually got a good box from BoxyCharm/Ipsy! It arrived on Monday, and so far, I have used two of the products that I’ll tell you about today: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment pinklipps Lip Sleeping Mask, Cherry Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment I’ve wanted to try some products …
The well-known makeup artist Kevin James Bennett writes a daily column about makeup and skincare that published on Substack. He’s a terrific writer, fabulous MUA, and he’s always in the know about what’s going on in the beauty biz. Today, I wanted to share with you his article on skincare brand, Skyn Iceland. I’ve tried …
Before we get too deep into 2026, these are the cosmetics that I have tried in 2025 that have become my new favorites. Earlier, I reviewed all of them previously if you want the deets. Makeup LYS TRIPLE FIX BLURRING SKIN TINT FOUNDATION STICK: In the mid-year, I bought shade LN3, my correct shade, after …
I’ve written about shopping on the website 260 Sample Sale since sometime in 2024 (check out my posts here and here). It’s a terrific site to shop luxury brands like FOREO, Artis Makeup Brushes and Alicia Adams Alpaca at a deep discount. MDSOLARSCIENCES COSMETICS WITH SUNSCREEN Mineral Creme SPF 50 In late November, I decided …
During the holidays when everything is on sale, I do a lot of my cosmetics shopping. This year was no different. Actually, while prices seem to be increasing on almost everything, I was eager to lock in discounted prices especially on the staple products I use. When I was stocking up on my favorite eye …
A while ago, I exchanged some of my Korres points for Korres Petal Soft Cream Exfoliator. When it comes to exfoliators, I usually go for chemical exfoliators that make the dead skin ball up on my face. But this time, the idea of physical exfoliator Korres Petal Soft Cream Exfoliator appealed to me as a …
Recently, I was asked if I wanted to try skincare products from a family-owned brand that specializes in small batch, handmade skincare and makeup products made with natural and organic ingredients. Of course I said yes. I wanted to get this review in before the holidays, so these are my initial impressions of three skincare …
Well, I know I won’t finish reviewing all of my empties for 2025 by December 31. But at least with these reviews from November, I’ll be a little more current! Here are my Project Pan empties for November 2025: Skincare Empties REN Everhydrate Marine Moisture Replenishing Cream: Actually, REN is one of those brands …
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 …
Oh, why am I falling in love with luxury skincare products? Recently, I wrote about b. glen QuSome Lotion Moisture Concentrate (here), a very hydrating essence/toner to be used after cleansing. I am trying to eke out as much as possible from the small bottle that I have. But I just noticed that there is 20% …
Ages ago, I received some luxury, botanical skincare products from Epicutis. I was drowning in skincare products, and somehow haven’t really gotten to them. But fairly recently, I rediscovered Epicutis Oil Cleanser, and started using it. As the temperatures have plummeted here outside of Boston, I wanted to give it a go. Epicutis Oil Cleanser: …
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 …
As I’ve mentioned previously, I give away a lot of stuff on our local Buy Nothing group. Occasionally, I will ask to be considered by someone who is giving something away that I could use. Today’s post is about one of those occasions. A woman in my neighborhood was giving away probably about 10 …
It’s been a long time since I’ve written about glycation. In fact, the skincare company, MEG 21, that I’ve written about here has taken up the cause of preventing glycation and has introduced skincare products to help. But here’s something that you can do yourself that doesn’t involve buying new skincare products. All you need …