Category Archives: Skin Care

Cannabis-Inspired Skincare

Meet Upothecary, the new line of body and face care products that are inspired by cannabis.  They are vegan, cruelty-free, SLES-free, and paraben free, making them gentle on your skin and a delight in the shower. Guess what?  You’re not … Continue reading

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The Ordinary Haul

Here it is.  My tiny little The Ordinary haul ordered directly from the Deciem website.  I got the 7% Toning Solution, the Retinol 1% in Squalene, the 23% Vitamin C Suspension with HA, Niacinamide 10% and the Serum Foundation and … Continue reading

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Beautycounter Countercontrol Collection

I love the idea behind Beautycontrol Countercontrol collection because it’s meant to mattify the skin without drying it out.  As someone with oily skin, I find that the more I try to mattify my skin, the dryer it looks and … Continue reading

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Self-Care with Avene

A good night for me always includes a time when I can get some self-care in.  Self-care can mean going out, but if I’m staying in then I want a good body scrub and oil, and right now these two … Continue reading

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Winter Skin Savers

It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte time, but some days it feels like winter is closer than ever, and so I’ve been layering up the moisturizer.  Starting with body oil and ending with a body butter. When my skin is damp, I … Continue reading

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Empty: It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream

I’ve reviewed Confidence in a Cream before but the fact that I kept coming back to it and now it’s finished shows how much I really liked this moisturizer.   Confidence in a Cream absorbs quickly and makes your skin … Continue reading

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Dior Dream Skin 1-Minute Mask

I don’t have time for masks these days.  If it’s not giving me results like peeling which is really what my skin needs and likes to look its best, then I’m not really into it.   Dior Dream Skin 1-Minute … Continue reading

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Just Finished: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream and Creams I’ve Loved

I really wish I had taken a picture of the empty jar, but I just forgot.  I know, I’ve reviewed a whole bunch of face creams lately.  There was the Sothy’s Noctuelle which has vitamin C in it and is … Continue reading

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Defend Your Skin with Vitamin C from Avene

At about this time of year, your tan’s faded, and maybe you’re left with some freckles from a good summer.  Maybe it’s just time to get that brightness back that you feel like you might have lost. I know that … Continue reading

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Another Day, Another Clear Sunscreen Everyone Can Use

It might feel like summer’s on its way out, but I’m not done with these sunscreen reviews!  Here’s another option for those of you who are looking for something that’s completely clear, and this one is SPF 30.   Aveeno’s Positively … Continue reading

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