Sensitive And Dry? Check out Atopalm Intensive Moisturizing Cream

Among the first products I reviewed when I started this site (4 years ago!) was Atopalms Body Wash and MLE Body Lotion. Formulated for those with dry and sensitive skin, I liked them on my dry skin, but thought of a better tester when I received a sample of the Intensive Moisturizing Cream. My co-worker [...]

Post-Summer Skin Repair At Home With New Products From Algenist

This past spring, I reviewed some products from a new skincare company named Algenist. I was blown away at how well the products have worked for my skin that their Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer has been one of few products I went and bought myself after my press sample ran out. And I think the line must [...]

Pie In The Face? You’ll Like It With Sanitas Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

It’s officially fall and all of the pumpkin farms near my house are ramping up their fall celebrations. Although it seems a bit early, I’m already thinking about baking up that first pumpkin pie! When I got Sanitas Skincare’s Pumpkin Enzyme Mask to test out, it did little to keep me from going and buying [...]

Lights! Cameras! Moisture! Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer And Studio Skin 15 Hour Hydrating Foundation

Smashbox pretty much brought primer to the masses when they introduced their Photo Finish Primer. Every other makeup brand followed suit and Smashbox has since released variations on their now cult classic product. The newest in the line up is the Hydrating Primer. It’s a timely addition as we head into cooler weather, meaning drier [...]

Now Everybody is Covered! Burt’s Bees New Sensitive Skincare Line

Love is a mild term to describe how I feel about Burt’s Bees products. And I just got to try two new reasons to love them even more: Sensitive Eye Cream and Sensitive Night Cream from their new Sensitive line of skincare products. I would think that Burt’s general use of natural ingredients would already [...]

Convenient, Mess Free Moisturizer: Smith & Vandiver Aromatherapaes Moisture Balm

I was super excited to receive some samples of Smith & Vandiver’s new(ish) Aromatherapaes Moisture Balms a couple weeks back. One of the first samples I received when I started this blog was a similar moisture balm stick. I used it down to the point of scraping the end of the tube out. A few [...]

Spa At Home With Affordable Satin Smooth’s Ultimate Collagen Mask Collection

As a busy mom, I could use a facial to help my tired face look a little less tired. But I also don’t have the time to go to the spa. I’ve check out a couple of great at home mask products, which worked great, but were pretty pricey. Satin Smooth’s Ultimate Collagen Mask Collection [...]

Luxury Skincare from Korea: Sulwhasoo

I seem to be hearing about a lot of new luxury skincare lines debuting from overseas. The latest is Sulwhasoo, a Korean brand. While the name may not be the greatest for English speaking consumers, the products themselves are pretty fancy. Based on the aesthetics of  Sangseng (like yin and yang), this products use traditional [...]

If You Only Have 1 Minute, Use This: COOLA MineralFace Tint Sunblock SPF 20

I started this blog with the intention of speaking to like-minded, busy and/or low-maintenance women, who were interested in beauty products. Along the way I’ve strayed some, into the territory of products that don’t really fit that profile. What can I say? If someone wants to sent me a fancy $300 night cream to test [...]

Boot Camp For Your Face? Mama Mio Mighty Moisture

Dry winter air and hormonal changes from have a baby not too long ago, have left my skin very parched. Along with dry patches and flakiness, I’m also getting some fine lines showing up. An esthetician reassured me that they were because my skin as so dry and that proper moisture would plump them up, [...]

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