From the category archives:

moisturizer

REVIEW: Luxtural Skincare

January 27, 2009

When nature meets science in skincare, I’m all ears and eyes. Just this month, Luxtural Skincare was launched and promises luxurious skincare with ingredients derived from nature married with advanced technology to deliver results. Currently there are 3 products in the line: Sophisticated Veil, Silk Premonition, and Mystique Fountain. Sure– the names are pretty! But what are they and [...]

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Innovative Olay Professional ProX making clinical skincare affordable

January 19, 2009

Back in December, skincare junkies were clamoring to get their hands on the new Olay Professional ProX line. In a limited release on December 3rd, it sold out in 17 minutes! What would cause that kind of frenzy? After over 8 years of research and clinical trials Olay has the clinical data to back up their claims [...]

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REVIEW: Essie Winter Collection, Fill The Gap, & Smoothies

January 19, 2009

I know all the brands are releasing their Spring lines right now but many parts of the US are experiencing some fierce inclement weather as I type… so let’s take a step back to Winter! Essie’s Winter Collection reminded me of jewel tones and made me want to dig out my birthstone amethyst jewelry which I [...]

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REVIEW: Organicare Daily Dew Moisturizer

December 26, 2008

A few weeks ago, I was browsing through the “What’s New” section on the Nordstrom website. I always head straight to the beauty section– it is a sickness! Some new products by Organicare caught my eye. I must, must try this I told myself and I did have a chance to wear the Daily Dew [...]

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REVIEW: Elizabeth Grant Skincare

December 17, 2008

I’m always amazed at how far skincare has come in terms of research and development just since I’ve been in the industry. So when I had a chance to check out Elizabeth Grant’s timeless line of skincare that began back in 1958, I was excited. You may think that such a thing would certainly be outdated [...]

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REVIEW: ModelCo Lip Lights, Lash Wand, & Skin Drink

December 16, 2008

Launched in 2002, ModelCo hit the scene out of Australia and has since become one of the most innovative beauty brands on the market today. Let me tell you! I had a chance to try 3 of their products recently– Lip Lights lip gloss, Skin Drink Airbrush Moisturizer, and the Lash Wand heated eyelash curler. I [...]

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REVIEW: Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare

November 24, 2008

Dear Liz Earle, where have you been my entire life? She’s been extremely busy. Liz Earle is a multi-faceted, award-winning Member of the British Empire, author, television host, beauty expert, and co-founder of Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare from the UK. I had the pleasure of meeting this angelic woman and her talented team of experts [...]

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Pure Bliss Essentials Skincare REVIEW

November 12, 2008

I have been a lucky gal indeed lately! I’ve been trying out some fabulous products that are new to me and I’m working very hard to bring you all the best of the best. It’s been a busy last few weeks in review-land. So let’s go! When I received My Pretty Pink Box a few [...]

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Soy Spacasso Soy Radiance Whip and Hydrating Lip Spa Balm Review

November 3, 2008

Maybe you haven’t even put your Halloween costume in the back of the closet yet, but the first of the “pumpkin holidays” has come and gone. Nothing screams fall and holidays quite like the warm scent of a pumpkin pie, does it? To further get you in the mood for the holiday season, I have [...]

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Dry skin isn’t pretty, my pretty.

October 22, 2008

The weather here in Southern California right now is pretty unforgiving. Just last week the Santa Ana winds fueled enormous fires close to my area and there was about 11% humidity in the air. That’s pretty dry. Dry and windy = dry skin to the max. Factor in temperatures that can’t make up their minds and you [...]