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I’ve been singing the praises of b. glen skincare products for the past couple of years. I am continuing to use the b. glen QuSome Lotion and QuSome Lift Serum (check out those reviews via the links) that I bought before the holidays, and I adore them. In fact, I sort of use them for …
Yes To is such a friendly brand. One that’s affordable and reliable. In the case of YES to Avocado it’s also fragrance free. I’ve learned to like or tolerate certain fragrances over the year but I almost always chose fragrance-free so receiving these makes me very happy. PR samples There are 6 products in the …
Mielle Organics is a company that is a leader in haircare and skincare in the organic world. Their products are refreshing, organic, fruitful, and often multi-use. I’ve had the pleasure of introducing two into my world – Mielle Pomegranate & Honey 2-in-1 Face Scrub & Cleanser as well as Mielle Mango & Tulsi 3-in-1 Serum. …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links British brand, Lumity, was new to me, but what a pleasing discovery! Lumity was started by Cambridge, England educated scientist, Sara Palmer Hussey PhD, as a health and wellness company. I was asked if I was interested in trying their supplements that contain vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, and amino acids, and though …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links I have really been enjoying the aptly named Derma E Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Cloud Cleanser. It’s a very gentle, foaming cleanser that looks and feels as fluffy as a cloud! A multitasker, it cleans well, removes makeup, and hydrates skin at the same time. It’s so delightful to use! Its hydrating ingredients …
I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links I had been using creamy, gentle, fragrance-free Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser since mid-summer, and I finished it up a few weeks ago. It was one of my Skincare Faves of 2020, but after so many months of loyalty to one facial cleanser, I decided to …
A couple of years ago, I got a tube of Glyderm Gentle Face Cleanser in a goody bag/gift with purchase at dear departed Barneys NY. I put the tube in my travel bag and got to use it every now and then when I was away from home. Not long ago, I finally used up …
Did you know that micellar water has been around for more than 100 years? Neither did I 😉 Micellar water was developed out of research conducted at the University of Bristol in the UK in 1913, but it really caught on in France as a way to help Parisians deal with their harsh water supply. Micellar water is …
I have really fallen for Japanese facial skincare. I’ve been using Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream and the Anti-aging Hydrating Serum with Super Hyaluronic Acid for about three months now, and I love them both. Not too long ago, I reviewed the moisturizer and the serum. If you haven’t checked them out, here …
This past year, two different market research consulting projects took me to San Francisco. San Francisco is one of my favorite cities. We were conducting our research in an office building south of Market Street, so I got to stay at the nearby W Hotel in San Francisco twice. I love that hotel because the …
Ageless Derma is a brand of physician-grade skincare and makeup products developed using advances in biotechnology and natural ingredients. The business was started 10 years ago by Dr. Farid Mostamand in conjunction with his Focus Med Spa in California where the focus is on non-invasive skincare techniques. I’m a long-time fan of Ageless Derma products: Loose Mineral Foundation …
Not long ago, I entered a giveaway on The Fabzilla’s luxurious blog and to my surprise, I won! Thank you, Kathryne! I had never tried Murad skincare so I was thrilled to get a chance to try out sample size products in the Environmental Shield product line. I will review the kit soon. One of the deluxe …
October and November are the pumpkin months. Pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin-flavored stuff are everywhere. I had my first pumpkin bread of the season last night (I’m behind schedule). Earlier in October, Jeff and I went to the Topsfield Fair and saw the winner of this year’s Biggest Pumpkin of the Season Contest – it weighed …
February didn’t have a ton of products that I emptied, but enough to report on them. This month was a mix of old favorites and new products. Let’s see what’s worth repurchasing. Rituals Zensation Organic Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Foaming Shower Gel Sensation I got this full size can of shower foam in …