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Penelope Cruz, 50, Shares Her Best Beauty Tips
From early 2000’s classics like Vanilla Sky and Pirates of the Caribbean or modern-day hits like Ferrari, Penelope Cruz has been a staple actress in our lives for decades. With various awards from BAFTAs to Academy Awards, Cruz has been…
If You Could Bring Back One Beauty Brand, Which One Would You Choose?
Becca, back in the day
I was thinking about the beautiful striped powder blushes that Cargo used to make (remember them?) and fell into a rabbit hole of reminiscing about long-lost beauty products that I used to wear and love, le sigh!…
Achieve Luscious Lips with Sadhev Lip Products
Moisturizing of skin and lips is one such thing that I never ever forget. If you read my blog regularly, you would know I had reviewed Sadhev products and quite liked them. Their rose water is amazing and worth trying. Sadhev's lip care…
A Trip the California Academy of Sciences
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday and learn a lot about science, you’ve gotta visit the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco in Golden Gate Park! If you drive in early like we did, you can get good parking…
12 Reasons to Start Face Rolling Today + Jade Roller Tutorial
Looking for a way to improve your skincare routine? A face roller could be the answer. Jade and rose quartz rollers have been used in beauty rituals for centuries, for good reason! We asked dermatologists and aestheticians to explain…
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 828
It’s feeling like a Chanel day
So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this…
Saturday Surfing, April 20, 2024!
Good morning, my friend. I hope your Caturday is off to a peaceful, joyful start.
It’s been a week since I started doing the three small things I learned in this podcast for better mornings, and overall, my mornings are a little…
Princess Grace’s Best Beauty Secrets
Award-winning Hollywood actress, princess and devout philanthropist Grace Kelly has left a lasting legacy as one of the most elegant women in history. Besides being the beloved Princess of Monaco, those who knew her say she had a…
Energize your mornings with Earth Ritual luxurious Neroli Orange Ritual of Energy Range
In today's bustling world, taking time for yourself is a luxury. That’s where you dive into the luxury of Earth Ritual premium bath and body care range, crafted to turn your daily routines into restorative rituals. With Earth Ritual…
How To Use Essential Oil In Soap (+ 6 Blends To Try!)
I often think of homemade soap as being expensive and complicated to make. The list of ingredients typically includes things like glycerin and lye and requires a special trip to a soapmaking store. But the beauty of melt-and-pour soap…
Is Your Skin Stressed?
You’re aware of how your eating plays into the state of your skin, but have you ever considered what your mental state is doing to it?
If you’ve been reading about skincare and, you know, living with skin for a while, I’m…
What Takes Up the Biggest Part of Your Beauty Budget?
Oh my goodness, seeing how we have two gals with long hair in our household, it’s definitely hair products. We go through a lot of conditioner! Skin care is a close second; I’m forever buying sunscreen, lotion and body wash.
I wish I…
Makeup Over 50: The Ultimate Expert’s Guide
“The good thing about makeup is that there are no rules for any woman of any age,” says celebrity makeup artist and aesthetician D’Andre Michael. His advice is to embrace aging “and just focus on enhancing your features and beauty.”…
Amika Dry Shampoo Is Awesome | Important Lessons on Aging
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
Love this stuff
My main criteria for dry shampoo is how my day-two roots feel after a few sprays. If they’re stiff and coated in a thick layer of crusty powder, forget about it! I prefer lightweight sprays…
How to Make Essential Oil Bath Bombs Without Citric Acid
Baths are the ultimate cure-all. Had a bad day? Didn’t sleep a wink last night? Just plain stressed? A hot soak is pretty much all you need to start feeling better immediately.
In the past, I used to turn to a glass of wine after a…
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 827
So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for…
Saturday Surfing, April 13, 2024!
April 13th, 2024 by Karen Leave a Comment
Hello, Saturday!
Good morning and happy Caturday. Rosie’s been stuck to me like glue all morning! She would like to wish you a wonderful day, and she also wants to remind you that weekends…
More Thoughts on Shopping at Sephora in 2024
Having a good makeup day
I was at Sephora yesterday to get a few things from the savings event (more on this in a second) and the experience was a little better than the last time I was there. I got to chatting with a very nice…