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It has been a hot minute (more like a good few months) since I posted last. The world has changed. COVID hit us like a ton of bricks and there has been much unrest in the US. Through all of this and adjusting to working from home with my full time gig (University Library Collection Specialist) my Beautycounter business has been a constant and fun distraction! So it is with great excitement that I…

If Heaven was a Mask….

As anyone can tell by my blog I am a woman OBSESSED with GREAT skincare and beauty products. My dear Grandmother taught me the importance of taking care of your skin (starting young) and how makeup can be a source of fun! With that little bit of history please understand that facial masks always remind me of Grandma. She loved a good mask! The mask I am about to review would be sheer joy to her…

So when I heard that Victoria Beckham (LOVE) came out with her own CLEAN beauty brand I was so excited to try some of it. I bought a few things but I will just be reviewing one today. I am obsessed with lip products so it should be no surprise that the first product I tried was the Bitten Lip Tint in the only color available which I would describe as a berry color.

As you can see from the photo…

RIGHT NOW! Beautycounter’s Holiday Collections (well, most of them) are available to purchase! I have already ordered a couple and will be reviewing them as they arrive. In the meantime visit my site to shop!

https://www.beautycounter.com/gracebissenden?goto=/

Thanks for stopping by!

Grace

xo

It doesn’t happen often but it is happening now till August 12th. Get your hands on some amazing, clean beauty and personal care products! Here are a few of my favorite skincare products:

Balancing Charcoal Mask

This mask is my weekly “go-to” when I need a good pore cleansing. I promise it works like magic to pull all the impurities from skin and helps shrink pores. Oh, it has a lovely mint scent…

Let me start by saying I am fully aware that everyone wants something different from their mascara. I get it. I want something that will POP my lashes and stay put throughout the day. That being said I put two “clean” brands to the test.

Fitglow Beauty’s Good Lash Mascara is packed with amazing ingredients (vegan formula) that contains a serum that promotes hair growth and prevent breakage. It is…

My foray into clean beauty is an adventure that I truly am LOVING! I heard great things about this brand out if England called Lily Lolo and immediately wanted to give them a try. Sometimes when I am doing my eyeshadow I want extra punch and I find when I use a primer, I get that. My eyelids can get red at times due to allergies and general tiredness so I wanted something that would correct color…

Just like magic! Beautycounter’s Mattifying Powder blurs fine lines, wrinkles and pores while leaving a lovely matte finish to your skin. Admittedly I prefer a glowy finish on my 52 year old face but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I like this product for a more polished look.

The jar is .32 oz and retails at $39.00 U.S.. You won’t be disappointed with this super-finely milled,…

I got a very small haul from Safe & Chic yesterday. I got a large size Routine Natural Deodorant in “Cat Lady” and they sent me a sample of it in “Superstar” (hilarious). Go check out my full review a few posts ago for that product. I also ordered a new cool-toned bronzer by Han Skincare Cosmetics .

I purchased the shade “Malibu” and must say I really like it. The pan is smaller than I thought,…

“All of the coverage. None of the Concern. This is safer sunscreen for everyone.” Leave it to Beautycounter to be on the cutting edge of new technology for sunscreens! All of Beautycounter’s sunscreens are made with non-nano zinc oxide, an effective alternative sun filter to oxybenzone. These sunscreens protect against UVA (aging rays) and UVB (burning rays) and are water resistant for 40-80…

Baby steps towards going more “clean”! I was sent a sample of Routine’s Natural Deodorant in “Cat Lady”. Besides the most adorable name and fun packaging this product surpassed my expectations.

Many “natural” deodorants come in a cream formula which is something I am not used to. That being said, I don’t understand why I may have been reluctant to the idea before. The consistency is dry for a…

Going Clean and Some Fun Products!

I am just going to jump into it! My story starts with turning 52 and changing beauty companies. It happened at approximately the same time. Also around this time I was planning for foot surgery. At 52 I realize that self care also involves surgery. I actually realized this LAST year when I went through a total hysterectomy which was a game changer, mostly in a great way but menopause is never fun…

On my quest to find “clean” brands of makeup I have noticed the price tags are usually not cheap! You do get what you pay for and I am not ready to skimp on quality for the sake of saving a buck or two. I try to find collections so I can save money and get the products I want. The “Get the Look” collection by Beautycounter is a MUST for makeup lovers. You get 5 powerhouse products that compliment…