RSSSunscreen Search 2008
June 16, 2008
Each year, I take a look at what’s on offer in the sunscreen world. Our family goes through 12-15 tubes in a summer, so I’m price-conscious. What I put on my face ( see the articles Clinique : A Gorgeous Lipstick, A Fabulous Sunscreen and 2 Estee Lauder Product Reviews : A Best-In-Class Sunscreen and a So-So Foundation ) and what my kids cover themselves with at the beach or the pool is not the same product. To show you how seriously I take sun protection, take a look at my new sunglasses.
Read morePRODUCT REVIEW : MAC STUDIO MOISTURE FIX SPF 15
February 27, 2008
I’m always trying new sunscreens. It’s challenging to find one that works well under makeup without being greasy.
MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15
Trust Paula to find the superstars
I learned about this cream in the latest edition of Paula’s essential book. It has a very high rating as a “brilliant option for normal to oily skin” [...]
6 MAKEUP SHIMMER DO’S
February 16, 2008
In the article published on January 18, 2008, entitled 10 Wrong Ways to Use Shimmer in Makeup, … well, I made it sound as though there was no right way to use shimmer in makeup.
Not true. Shiny products have the ability to bring out the best (as well as the worst). It only takes a [...]
BOOK REVIEW : DON’T GO TO THE COSMETICS COUNTER WITHOUT ME, PART 2
January 24, 2008
You can find Part 1 of the review for this book here.
By the B’s, I’m angry
I’m not angry at the exaggerated claims. I’m used to ignoring that.
I’m not angry at the inflated prices. If you agree to take the saleswoman’s word, without accessing this totally available information, it’s your own fault.
I am infuriated at [...]
BOOK REVIEW : DON’T GO TO THE COSMETICS COUNTER WITHOUT ME, 7th ed, PART 1
January 20, 2008
When Paula Begoun published the last edition of this book in 2002, she said it would be the last time. I tell you truthfully that my heart skipped a few beats when I read that. Thank heavens, she changed her mind.
If we ever meet, I’m going to take her out for salad, dessert, and Diet [...]
DON’T GO TO THE COSMETICS COUNTER WITHOUT ME, 7TH ed : IN STORES NOW
January 14, 2008
No more lies
Are you tired of buying jars of face cream, tired of the feeling of hope as you hand over your cash that some really noticeable change will take place, only to admit 3 months later that nothing happened, or maybe you didn’t even finish it all?
OK, maybe it smelled nice and felt good [...]
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