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I’m always on the lookout for better sunscreens especially for my face. It seems like nothing has changed in the US when it comes to sunscreens in decades. In the US, sunscreens are treated as drugs rather than cosmetics so it takes a long time for new ingredients to get approved. In Europe and Asia, …
Even though it’s winter and so many days, lately, it’s been gray and rainy, sunscreen is still a necessity. But of course, you already know that! Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 Trying A Trial Size First I am always on the look out for sunscreens that don’t leave my face with a greasy …
Whether you like travel sets for your traveling or you like them because they give you an opportunity to try some great products to see if they are for you, you’re going to like The A Method’s Travel Kit. You’ll get to try out 6 top rated products so you can see what all the …
Frankly, I think that almost everyone who reads my blog on the regular wears sunscreen all year regardless of whether they live in the Sunbelt or in the frozen North. So I assume you know that even on cloudy, gloomy days, the sun’s damaging rays still reach us. Even if you’re spending the day indoors …
My broken record about the unending cool weather sounds like it’s coming to an end this weekend. Saturday: mid 80s, Sunday: 90. Beach weather! So I put together the sun protection items that I will wear and put in my beach bag. Body MyChelle Replenishing Solar Defense Body Lotion SPF 50: I really love …
Before I forget, I want to thank all those who visit and read my blog and leave comments from time to time. Last week, Never Say Die Beauty was chosen, along with the blogs of a lot of my sister beauty bloggers, as one of the Top 100 American Beauty Bloggers. I was really surprised! …
I’ve been using Jan Marini skincare for several months now. When I went for a long overdue facial last week, the esthetician told me that my skin was looking good. Yay! My favorite among their skincare is the Marini BioGlycolic Cleanser. It’s a miracle worker as is their amazing Hyla3D hydrator serum. I’ve also been …
During the spring and summer, even a dry skinned gal like me likes to lighten things up. And that’s what I’ve done with my daytime moisturizer. In April, I received a jar of Reviva Labs Light Cream Sun Protective Moisturizer, and since then, I’ve been hooked. Reviva Labs Light Cream Sun Protective Moisturizer is more …
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 …
First things first: Hannah C. was the winner of the butterLONDON Shout Out Loud Makeup Collection giveaway! Congratulations, Hannah! I’ve emailed her and hope to hear back from her soon. So thank you to all who participated and today, I’m announcing another giveaway. Keep reading for the details on the new Coui Skincare giveaway as …
I can never have enough sunscreens, and I recently received a new sunscreen made with physical sunblock and a high percentage of natural and organic ingredients. Since I’m piling on the sunscreen these days, and chemicals can enter the bloodstream through the skin, I like to choose natural and organic ingredients when I can. The …
I’ve been trying all kinds of sunscreens. I am looking for that perfect combination of reliably blocking the sun’s UVA/UVB rays and being comfortable to wear. I usually prefer physical block sunscreen. Recently, I was sent a new kind of sunscreen for me: Brush On Block Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. It comes in an attractive black …
The summer is almost over, and the beach club I belong to closes for the season in 3 weeks. I’m very sad about it because I love the short New England summer. Nevertheless, the good weather – no longer hot but still sunny – usually lasts through October (though I remember a number of snow …
With at least one more big beach weekend coming up (and more if you live in the warm parts of the world), here’s a quick review of yet another sunscreen that I picked up a couple of weeks ago: Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion Sunscreen SPF 70. I have so many sunscreens. Why do I …
The other day, my brother sent me an email with an intriguing subject: If you can guess who this is, I’ll give you a dollar. I looked at the photo of a thin, older woman with sort of yellow hair and a very wrinkled face. I had no clue. He emailed back that it was …