Unboxing Vichy Minéral 89 Face Moisturizer

We received a few minutes of rain today in Las Vegas. Those few raindrops were appreciated. Speaking of moisture, let’s chat briefly about the Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Moisturizer by Vichy Laboratories. I unboxed and tried this moisturizer today for the first time. Unlike many serums and moisturizers I’ve used in the past that just…

Loving L’Occitane En Provence

Meet me in France, mon chéri! Now that my daughter is on a somewhat predictable schedule, I’m excited about getting back into skincare and herbal remedies. Let’s play in this deliciously green purifying mask by L’Occitane en Provence! If you enjoy the smell of thyme, you’ll love this mask. Organic thyme is high in zinc…

Mastering the At-Home Acrylic Manicure: 5 Essential Tips

After years of doing my own acrylic nails while enjoying my favorite shows, I’ve perfected the art of the at-home manicure. Here are my top tips for achieving salon-quality results. #1 Perfect Nail Bed Fit Is Non-Negotiable Finding acrylic nails that match your nail beds precisely is crucial. Different brands cater to varying nail bed…

Discovering Be. Care. Love.

My journey with Be. Care. Love. began unexpectedly during a routine Ross shopping trip. Examining their Grapeseed Skin Oil, I was struck by its remarkable simplicity: pure grapeseed oil, nothing more. This discovery sparked my curiosity to explore deeper into a brand that would prove to be much more than just oils. The brand’s philosophy…

Reviewing Zion Health Clay Dry Deodorant

With around 20 different product types and various scents, Zion Health offers its customers healthy skincare and hygiene alternatives.  “It all started with a toothpaste,” and grew to include products such as face creams, pain relief spray, shampoos, clay soaps, and of course deodorants.  Using what they call “living clay” (kanwa, calcium montmorillonite, adama), Zion…

Reviewing Burt’s Bees Liquid Makeup

I recently discovered Burt’s Bees’ new liquid foundation line and couldn’t wait to put it to the test. As a long-time user of their lip products, I was particularly curious about their venture into complexion makeup. The Basics The Goodness Glows Full Coverage Liquid Makeup comes in 18 shades, with Cocoa (my shade) being the…