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I always wonder if skincare products work. In the long run, I truly believe they do. My experience is that great skincare products can help stave off the effects of time. But reversing the effects of time, now that’s a harder task. But amazingly, something that I’ve been using over the past several months has …
For the past several years, I’ve been reading the ingredient list of every skincare product I use or consider using, searching for my favorite skincare ingredient, the antioxidant niacinamide. I discovered it a while back in an Olay Regenerist skincare product that really worked well for my skin, and since then, I’ve sought out niacinamide …
As you know, I’m a big fan of StriVectin skincare products. Their Tightening Neck Cream is a must-have for me, and I love their Multi-Action Restorative Cream and the Oxygen Infusion Smoothing Mask that’s so fun to hear the bubbles pop. A couple of months ago, I received StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles to …
Years ago, I discovered The Body Shop when I was on a business trip to London. I was amazed by the store, and I loaded up on skincare and makeup to bring home to the U.S. At the time, we didn’t have anything like The Body Shop. I mention that bit of nostalgia just to …
I’ve always been happy with my blue eyes (well, except maybe when I got my first pair of ugly sparkly light blue glasses in fifth grade). But the thing that bugs me that as I’ve gotten older the inevitable crow’s feet and sagging have made their presence known. Because I’d like to put off or …
A few months ago, I wrote about a new high SPF sunscreen that I had received to try out from Exuviance. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of moisturizers to try out but surprisingly none of them have sunscreen. So I was thrilled when I received this lightweight but high SPF sunscreen from Exuviance. You …
Back in February, I got to spend almost a week in Phoenix on business. Because the weather was so iffy in the Boston area, I went out three days before my business actually started. How lucky to have 3 extra days in the sunshine and warm weather! I was also lucky because I got to …
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 …
Remember a few weeks ago I crowned myself the queen of Vitamin C serums? Well, I’m adding another jewel to the crown with Kleem Organics Intensive Rejuvenating Vitamin C Serum. There are a zillion vitamin C serums on the market now. They certainly have taken the skincare world by storm. I’ve had good …
I love serums, and I never get tired of trying new ones. I use them at least twice a day. I practically drink the stuff 😉 For the past month, I’ve been trying out a serum from a brand that was new to me, Foxbrim. The product is Foxbrim Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Vitamins C …
Brandbacker, a blogger association, recently introduced me to Pura D’Or, a wonderful brand of organic haircare and skincare products, and I’m so glad they did. Pura D’Or Hair Loss Prevention Organic Shampoo & Conditioner I have lots of thick, coarse hair, but that doesn’t seem to stop me from noticing a lot of it …
About a week ago, I received a deluxe sample of NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy. Last summer, I tried NeoStrata’s Exuviance Illumination Set, part of the brightening/even tone line of products. I liked the moisturizer and vitamin C powder and was impressed by the fact that the founding scientists discovered the role that glycolic acid can play …
I’m a fan of Gabriel Organics. Last year, I reviewed one of the lipsticks and the fabulous Zuzu Luxe Peepshow Palette that amped up my holiday looks! I love the fact that I can use their wonderful makeup products without any concerns. So I was happy that they sent me one of their skincare products to …
I enjoy making things by hand: jam, crocheted clothing and accessories, bread, jewelry, crafts. And I appreciate and love to use things that are handmade by others. That’s why I even have a category on my blog called Artisan Spotlight. Over the years, I have discovered several artisans whose handmade skincare products I return to over …
Oh, I’m finding all kinds of new skincare products to try out! I received a box of Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Pads via Brandbacker, the bloggers’ association, in exchange for an honest review. The box contains 12 packets containing two very thin fabric eye treatment pads (like a sheet mask) that are saturated with lactobionic …