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In spring, I have roses on the brain. I’m trying to clean out the leaves that have gathered since last fall around my rose plants so I can fertilize them. This past weekend, Jeff planted my new rose plants for me. Although I don’t always have the best luck with roses, I still adore them. …
Meet A New Skincare Brand & Its Flagship Product Everything about Strawberry Moon says lovely! The cruelty-free and vegan skincare brand, Strawberry Moon Beauty, is brand new. Their cute logo, a strawberry over a crescent moon, is pictured on its shipping packaging and the exterior box. In fact, the co-founders of Strawberry Moon Beauty, Morgan …
In my March Ipsy bag, I received a full size bottle of BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream. Because March was such a busy month for me, I forgot all about the moisturizer. I forgot that I got it from Ipsy. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw it in my stash, was intrigued by the …
In addition to getting the Pacifica Wake Me Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream that I wrote about yesterday, I also received Tarte Drink of H2O Hydrating Boost as one of my regular Ipsy products. Lately I have been trying to use some skincare products by putting them on the right side of my face, my …
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 …
OK, I hate the smell of ferulic acid, but I metaphorically hold my nose and use it anyway. PR Sample, Affiliate Links What Is Ferulic Acid? Ferulic acid is a plant-based antioxidant primarily used in anti-aging skin care products. It’s naturally found in the following: bran oats rice eggplant citrus apple seeds Ferulic acid does …
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 …
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 …
Sheesh, I thought I reviewed this awesome body cream ages ago, but I didn’t. So here goes. PR Sample, Affiliate Links, Informational Link Defenage Brand Background Defenage is one of my favorite luxury but research-oriented skincare brands. It is a leading skincare brand for those who work in aesthetic medicine. Their website always publishes expert …
PR Samples, Affiliate Links Though I mentioned LightWater Skin Nutrition in a “Coming Attractions” post in September, I love these two travel-friendly moisturizers much that they deserve a post of their own. LightWater Skin Nutrition Background Where was LightWater Skin Nutrition when I was traveling on business almost every week? They didn’t exist. LightWater Skin …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links You know I’m a fan of vegan, cruelty-free, affordable Derma E skincare products. But Derma E Ultra Hydrating Lip Plumping Treatment was a bit of a surprise. Ultra Hydrating Lip Plumping Treatment Ultra Hydrating anything is up my alley, so I was eager to try the Ultra Hydrating Lip Plumping Treatment …
One of the key reasons that I like Ipsy still is the discount that I can get on cosmetics, especially skincare. I have been eager to try Korres Velvet Skin Drink for quite awhile. It kept showing up in my Facebook feed, and you know how I am always tempted by ads on FB. The …
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 …
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Looking for an all purpose skin cream that you can use anywhere on anyone? Look no further than no fuss, no muss Derma E Vitamin E 12,000 IU Cream. This was Derma E’s first product from back in 1984! Derma E Vitamin E 12K IU Cream replenishes moistures, softens and smooths. …
PR SAMPLES, AFFILIATE LINKS As I’ve written over and over, Derma E is the skincare brand that I think provides the most bang for the buck. It’s cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, GMO-free, recyclable, and affordable. The products are also free of parabens, sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oils, phthalates, and sodium lauryl sulfate. Plus, Derma E is easy …