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It’s been a seemingly long time since I got Korres Golden Krocus Hydra-Filler Plumping Cream. I got it by redeeming my Korres points. It appealed to me because of its plumping benefit. Here’s the product description on the Korres website: A plumping moisturizer that targets visible signs of aging, offering 48-hour hydration, enhanced skin immunity, …
What initially attracted me to new-to-me J’s Natural Beauty skincare products is that it is a clean beauty brand made with natural and organic ingredients. It is vegan, plant based, non-toxic, and of course, cruelty-free. While I don’t only use plant based skincare products, if I have the choice, I prefer to. God’s Gift Day …
Mists are having way more than a moment. Mists are great for refreshing skin especially in the heat of summer. Lately, I’ve been using a new-ish product from new-to-me clean beauty brand, Nakery Beauty: Hyaluronic Fragrance Mist. Hyaluronic Fragrance Mist is a multi-tasking mist: Nakery Beauty’s Hyaluronic Fragrance Mist is scented with natural essential oils. …
The other day, the bar soap I was using cruised off of the marble heart-shaped dish right into the trash. Though the soap was excellent and super hydrating, I didn’t want to fish through the trash to retrieve it. So long, South of France soap! Till next time! Instead, I went shopping in my stash …
Today, I went “shopping” with my friend, M, who needed to pick up something she bought at an antique store. Wow, I had never seen an antique store with so much stuff that was owned by one person. Everything was perfectly categorized throughout the store by topic, e.g. Lladro, Hummel, blue glass items, Asian items, …
In my lifelong quest to find the best eye creams for me, I decided to try Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream that was one of the extra, discounted purchases on Ipsy a couple of months ago. To be honest, I am more than satisfied with IT Cosmetics Confidence In An Eye Cream (anti-aging …
After I finished a bottle of Pixi Rose Toner, I decided to try something new. During Sephora’s 20% off holiday sale, I picked out Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Toner with Green Tea Seed. I Bought This, Affiliate Links Innisfree Skincare Products I’ve tried just a few products from Innisfree that I think I received in my …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links, Informational Link Bliss History I was first introduced to Bliss when I stayed at W Hotels when traveling on business in the late 1990s and beyond. Bliss was a spa brand, and it was the brand that was used in the spas in the W Hotels and maybe in the Westin …
As I’ve said many times over the past couple of years, clean beauty is having a moment. At this point, it’s much more than a moment. Many people are choosing “clean beauty” or natural brands without preservatives and harsh chemicals because they are easier to use for sensitive skin or skin with allergies to specific …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Clay & Olive Skincare Clay & Olive is a relatively new entry into the burgeoning world of clean beauty products. The brand is cruelty-free, vegan and made with ingredients that are naturally and organically sourced. Founder Keisha Young took her family recipes and formulated them into natural skincare products that combine …
We’re in the run-up to the holidays, I think. I’ve received three different goody boxes chockfull of skincare, bodycare, makeup, and haircare products. It’s going to take me a long time to go through them, so I thought I would give you a sneak peek. The products that don’t suit me I will give away. …
PR Samples, Affiliate Links, Informational Links Luma & Leaf is a new, natural/clean beauty, cruelty-free brand that is truly a delight to use! First, the packaging reinforces its “plant-powered” origins. Just look at this adorable “green” oriented box. I smiled when it arrived in my mailbox. Mission Statement & Principles Luma & Leaf’s mission is …
In the spring, I usually switch from my favorite cream cleansers to gels. I spend so much time digging in the dirt, hiking in the woods, jogging or walking outdoors that I prefer gel cleansers that create lather to better clean my dirty skin. PR Samples, Affiliate Links, Informational Links While the primary function of …
There are three skincare ingredients that are must-have in most adults’ skincare regimens: hyaluronic acid for hydration vitamin C for brightness retinol (or Rx RetinA, both a form of vitamin A) for smoothness, firmness and to keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay. PR Sample, Affiliate Links, Informational Link I just about always have a …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links I finally got back into Influenster’s good graces, because I received one of their coveted VoxBoxs! And it was a very good one: Dior Cica Recover & Repair Balm. Although I have used Dior makeup over the years, I have never tried any of their skincare products. I guess because I …