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Category Archives: Skin Care

What are the Benefits of Facial Steaming and How Do I Do It?

Facial steaming in spa

The use of warm to hot steam during a facial is one of my favorite parts of visiting an esthetician for a professional facial.  Why, you ask?  Let me tell you! First and foremost, I find it extremely relaxing. While you cannot actually open and close the pores in your skin, the steam helps towards […]

Brand Review: Angel Face Botanicals or Spa Goddess

Woman in a beauty store

If you are looking for a brand that supports you as a natural beauty both inside and out, perhaps you have been looking for Angel Face Botanicals.  These amazing products can also be found at Spa Goddess at Etsy.  The entire cruelty-free line is developed with ingredients that not only beautify our outside skin, but […]

What Changes Do I Need to Make to my Skin Care Routine for Spring?

Woman enjoying the outdoors

As the trees begin to bud and the flowers begin to peek out, it is time to take a look at your regular skin care routine.  Typically, it is a good idea to revisit your routine and your products with every season change.  Each season brings with it a host of environmental factors that can […]

PRODUCT REVIEW: Green Beauty Cosmetics Sandalwood Face Mask

Green Beauty Cosmetics Sandalwood Face Mask

The Green Beauty Cosmetics Sandalwood Face Mask is one of the products from an independent creator that I originally found on Etsy. I love the fact that I can pronounce all of the ingredients in the list for this product! It is a dry powder mask that you mix with water, apply to the face, […]

Product Review: Philosophy The Microdelivery Daily Exfoliating Wash

Philosophy The Microdelivery Daily Exfoliating Wash

Philosophy’s The Microdelivery Daily Exfoliating Wash is one of my favorite physical scrubs ever. And believe me; I’ve tried a lot of them! I think it is gentle enough for daily use, although I do not exfoliate on a daily basis. I usually use it every other day or so, when it is in my […]

Product Review: Josie Maran Argan Balm

Jose Maran Argan Balm

Another one of my go-to goodies is the Josie Maran Argan Balm. I have yet to find something it can’t moisturize! I have used it under my eyes especially during the dry wintertime. I have rubbed it in and around my lips when that area gets dry and uncomfortable. It makes a terrific overnight treatment […]

Product Review: Ole Henriksen Power Peel

Sandalwood face mask

The Ole Henriksen Power Peel facial trio set is hard to beat! It is a three-step at-home facial peel that combines both a physical exfoliation scrub and a chemical exfoliation peel. It’s a handy all-in-one kit really. The three steps are as follows: Almond Polish – This grainy exfoliator scrub is applied on cleansed skin, […]

Product Review: Bare Escentuals 5-in-1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow Broad Spectrum SPF 15

Bare Escentuals 5 in 1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow

It is distinctly possible that the Bare Escentuals 5-in-1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow Broad Spectrum SPF 15 has a permanent place in my makeup bag! My favorite shade is the Soft Linen. I have also tried the shade called Divine Wine but it’s a little too intense for me. During the week, I use […]

Pucker Up, Color Color Everywhere

Woman applying lip color

So your lips are exfoliated, moisturized, plumped, and primed — it is time for color! Whether you prefer a bright red stain or a nude pink gloss, this is the fun part. In a recent article I read, the author was purporting to need One Lipstick. Personally, that sounds lovely in theory but I am […]

Pucker Up, Treats and Luxuries

Woman applying lip balm

We have now scrubbed and moisturized, but what if we want to take our lip care to the next level? In addition to lip scrubs and lip balms, we can also treat our lips to plumpers and masks and oils and serums and primers. Until recently, I did not even know some of these products […]