Category Archives: More Than Beauty

Empties: mascara and eyebrow gel

Makeup empties and I’d repurchase all of these. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Benefit Roller Lash mascara which is so smudgy but I layer the Essence No More Panda Eyes mascara on top and I get the thickest most luscious lashes. They look like … Continue reading

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Empties from the Cottage

Cottage #empties.  Fun fact, I did not take enough sunscreen with me, and was down to the last few drops on the last day. The sunscreens are an obvious one, and I like both of these from Neutrogena. I will … Continue reading

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Shelfie

Wow, just one shelf, look at me, I’m so low-maintenance. J/k, the rest is on the counter and probably still in my suitcase because I try to be minimalist and then end up throwing things in when I still have … Continue reading

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Empties: L’Oreal Wonder Water and a Mist

Empties from the drugstore: another bottle of Wonder Water and I have a bottle on vacay too. You know I love this stuff and I keep a backup. It is best used before a blow-dry. I’ve just ordered another bottle … Continue reading

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SAFRAN TROUBLANT ICE CREAM

I know I’ve posted about L’Artisan Parfumeur Safran Troublant a ton, but it’s a scent that just spoke to me. The notes are gourmand – saffron, rose, vanilla – but the sandalwood base anchors the scent and prevents it from … Continue reading

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Summer Weekend Essentials

Glossier You bringing in some clean musk vibes, and a good dose of Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF 50.

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Empties: Lip Product with SPF

Empties from the week. MAC Cosmetics lipstick and a Blistex Superfruit Soother with SPF in it. You’d think I’d wear less lip stuff because of masks but.. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’m still me.

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Daytime Routine

How many products are in your daytime routine? Mine has 2, sometimes 3. I’ve found that simple is best when it comes to my skin. Even though a have a roster of products I like to use, at any given … Continue reading

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Book Review: Scent and Subversion

Madame Rochas perfume ad, (image from the book Scent and Subversion by Barbara Herman.) I like this so much better than an ad with a celebrity. What do you think?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re interested in some insightful reading this summer, check … Continue reading

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Shelfie

The favs these days. Which ones have you used? I know a few people saw me post about the Naturewell creams on Insta, and went and found them at Walmart.  There is also a Vitamin C version of these creams!

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