The other night Dan and I were hanging out with a friend of his, having beers and shooting the shit. I've only met this friend once before so he didn't know about my obsession with all things beauty related, but of course Dan had to brag/complain about it. As soon as the kid found out... Continue Reading →
January empties
Wow, it's been a long ass time since I wrote an empties post. It's something I did once and didn't feel the need to do again, but since my goal for the year is to use up a whole lot of stuff, I think we should check out some of my trash. Note: this is... Continue Reading →
Beware! There’s death in everything!
If you're anything like me and mildly obsessed with Asian beauty products, you're likely also always concerned about what's actually in the stuff you're slathering all over your face. Enter Allure to confirm our worst fears: apparently dangerous levels of mercury have been found in skincare products being sold on Amazon and eBay. Lovely. According... Continue Reading →
Travel hair and skin care
I've been home from my most recent round of travels for a few days and I'm already packing to leave town again. This time I'm going home for the holidays; Christmas is something I look forward to all year, but Dan has to come back to Albany before the actual holiday and that sucks. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Natural deodorant: the good, the bad and the smelly
I mentioned last month that I was trying a natural deodorant, and despite my struggles, I’m still on the natural train. At this point, I’ve tried several different brands and formulas, and I think I’ve learned some things that may (or may not, who knows?) be helpful to you, my internet friends. I’ve already talked... Continue Reading →
Review: It’s Skin Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream
Wow, I can't believe I'm writing an actual review. It's been a minute. So, I've been using this moisturizer for a few weeks, and I have some thoughts. First and foremost is the thought that I often have when using Asian beauty products: how in the hell do companies there make such good products so... Continue Reading →
Review: Garnier SkinActive BB Cream
It's summer! Ok, not really... I live in the frigid northeast, and while it was a balmy 70 degrees F yesterday, today it's closer to 60 and raining. Anyway, it'll be summer eventually, and in the summer I wear less makeup. I don't like to wear full coverage foundation normally unless I'm going to an... Continue Reading →
Q & A: Should I use an oil cleanser/cleansing balm?
I get asked for advice a lot. Like, almost constantly. It's cool with me because I know some stuff. I like sharing that knowledge, and I'm always up for making recommendations or just generally talking about beauty stuff. I especially like talking about beauty products and trends that may have escaped the notice of people... Continue Reading →
First impression: Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner mask
I received this mask in my April Boxycharm, and since my skin is a bit out of whack from traveling I was excited to use it. My very first thought: Holy Hell, what is that stench?! It smells like sulfur and... I can't think of anything else. It just stinks of sulfur. Rarely have I... Continue Reading →
An ode to my Clarisonic
I've figured out why my skin looked so janky while I was in Michigan: I didn't bring my Clarisonic. Normally I do bring it when I travel, but the cabin where Dan is living is TINY, and I tried to keep the amount of junk I brought to a minimum. I know he'll laugh if... Continue Reading →
First impression: Vivo Per Lei Facial Peeling Gel
It's not often that I buy skincare from brands I've never heard of, especially from Amazon. I'm wary of doing it, as you can imagine. This product was recommended to me by a friend/coworker, by way of his wife. I honestly love getting recommendations for cheap things so I grabbed it. Because I'm in rural... Continue Reading →
First impression: Olay Regenerist Whip moisturizer
Like I mentioned yesterday, I received some foil packet samples of the new Olay Regenerist Whip moisturizer in the Target VoxBox from Influenster. I have to admit something to you, and since we're friends I know you won't judge me for it: I haven't used a drugstore moisturizer since middle school. I know how bougie... Continue Reading →
Review: YourGoodSkin Balancing Skin Concentrate
I've never seen anyone talk about this product. Or this brand, for that matter. It's made by Boots; is this the only brand in drug stores in the UK or is it just me? I stumbled across it on the Walgreen's website one day when I was just idly scrolling through products, and I was... Continue Reading →
Giveaway details and how to enter
Guys, I've got some good stuff for you, and I'm so excited for my very first giveaway! So here's how this is going to work: starting tonight at midnight and running through January 29, you can visit this link to enter. I have 2 prizes; the first I'm calling 'A Few of My Favorite Things'... Continue Reading →
First impression: Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
I'm back! Did you miss me? I've been having major issues with my skin lately. I attribute it to holiday stress, not eating right because of the aforementioned holidays (but really, who doesn't mainline desserts at Christmas?!), and general laziness when it comes to my skincare. I've also been trying some new stuff that I... Continue Reading →
