Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer is Perfection for the Warm Weather

 

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A longtime Lola's Secret Beauty Blog reader, since 2011 actually, emailed me the other day to see what warm-weather moisturizer I have been reaching for this season. Here in Southern California, we have been experiencing record-breaking triple-digit temperatures, and I have therefore been forced to reach for lighter skincare products to accommodate the heat. There is currently one moisturizer that I have been reaching for more than any other, and after having used this gem for more than 2 years, I can safely state that this Peter Thomas Roth moisturizer is worth its weight in gold for my normal to normal/combination skin. I don't have a terribly active t-zone, but sometimes my skin certainly isn't dry.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer is an obsession and covet-worthy hydrating moisturizer that has an incredible texture. This mid-weight gel cream has a fluffy cloud-like texture that melts into the skin leaving it silky-smooth, hydrated and luminous. The Hyaluronic Acid-rich formula offers deep ad sustained hydration while it plumps fine lines. It is fragrance-free, and therefore should present no problem for people who are sensitive to scented skincare products. This is such a glorious moisturizer that is formulated for all types of skin, and it can be used on the face, neck and décolleté twice a day. It can be used all year long, and plays well with my makeup and other skincare products. I cannot attest to the claim that this cream offers 72 hour hydration since I did not discontinue using skincare products for 72 hours to affirm or refute this claim, but I will say that the hydration lasts all day when I use this cream.

According to Peter Thomas Roth,

Drench your skin with a liquid cloud of fluffy-light moisture that feels soft and weightless like clouds in the atmosphere. Concentrated 30% Hyaluronic Acid Complex cream has three molecular sizes of Hyaluronic Acid, a potent hydrator that draws in water. Helps plump the look of skin with moisture. Pentavitin® helps provide hydration for up to 72 hours—even after cleansing.* ProHyal+® helps improve hydration for healthier, smoother-looking skin. The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is visibly reduced, leaving a silky, hydrated and more youthful-looking complexion. Dries light as a cloud and feels weightless on the skin. Fragrance-free.

*In a 28-day study applying a 1% Pentavitin® formulation, skin remained hydrated for 72 hours.

Directions: Apply fluffy-light cream twice daily to face and neck with continued use.

Overall Assessment: This is such a lovely cream. I love the texture, the way it makes my skin look and feel, and I am ultra impressed by the way in which it deeply hydrates my skin. It is perfect for the warm weather, and my skin feels perfectly quenched when I use it.

$55.00 for 1.7 oz. from Peter Thomas Roth, Sephora, Ulta, Amazon and Dermstore (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Nordstrom 13-Piece Skincare Gift with Purchase

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Nordstrom is having lots of Beauty Gifts with Purchase right now, and with your $185.00 Beauty & Fragrance Purchase you receive a 13-Piece Skincare Gift with Purchase (Shown above). Also check out all of the brand specific Gifts with Purchase (HERE).

FREE 13-Piece Skin Care Gift with Purchase: Step up your skin care game with samples of serums, masks and more from brands like La Mer, Tata Harper and Shiseido—yours when you spend $185 in Beauty & Fragrance. A $193 value! Online only, while supplies last; qualifying purchases do not include third-party sellers.

• Augustinus Bader The Elixir with Advanced TFC8 (0.067 oz.)

• Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer (0.05 oz.)

• Clarins Double Serum (0.03 oz.) and Super Restorative Day Cream (0.07 oz.)

• DEW OF THE GODS Filla Nitro Ultra-Peptide Eye Cream (0.17 oz.)

• Dolce&Gabbana Hydra-Dose HA Booster (0.03 oz.), Re-Birth Niacinamide Serum (0.03 oz.) and Glow-Bounce Ceramide Cream (0.03 oz.)

• Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydrating Cleansing Mousse (0.1 oz.)

• Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Repair Eye Cream (0.025 oz.)

• Jack Black NightMode Lip Treatment (0.1 oz.)

• La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream (0.12 oz.)

• MAC Cosmetics Hyper Real SkinCanvas Waterlight Cream (0.03 oz.)

• Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C + Water Blossom Serum (0.05 oz.) and Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask (0.05 oz.)

• Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Advanced Cream (0.52 oz.)

• Tata Harper Skincare Superkind Bio-Barrier Serum (0.33 oz.)

Nordstrom has tons of new markdowns that they have added to their current sale, and they have so many great beauty finds on sale! I spend a long time looking at the sale items and there are some spectacular savings on top products from top brands.

Shop by Department:
Sale: Beauty | Women | Men | Kids | Home

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ma:nyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule Review

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ma:nyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule is an effective K-Beauty serum that deeply hydrates the skin, plumps the appearance of fine lines and helps to improve and protect the skin barrier. It has no detectable aroma, it melts into the skin immediately, and it leaves my skin soft, smooth, supple, hydrated and with a dewy glow. It's a fuss-free, highly effective and affordable serum that is definitely worthy of your consideration.

According to ma:nyo,

ma:nyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule fortifies the skin barrier. It visibly plumps and nourishes skin's moisture barrier for lasting hydration.

Directions: Drip 3-5 drops evenly across the face, avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes. Lightly massage the ampoule into the skin in a circular motion. Finish by gently patting the skin until the essence is fully absorbed.

Features:

• Bifida that focuses on skin nourishing, creating a balanced skin barrier and lasting hydration while improving skin tone after constant usage.
• Builds a strong foundation for the skin and protect it to make it healthy and firm
• Experience the power with healthy skin layer and strong moisture barrier to prevent future breakouts.

Formulated Without: Fragrance, Silicone, Parabens.

Key Ingredients:

• Bifida Biome - Builds up the skin's barrier and keeps well-balanced skin condition.
• 10 Types of Hyaluronic Acid - Penetrates through the skin and fill in every gap between skin layers for ample hydration.
• 5 Probiotics - Strengthens the skin's barrier and helps the skin restore its original complexion.

Ingredients: Bifida Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate(5,000ppm), Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tromethamine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Water, Caffeine, Benzyl Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Hydrolyzed Algin, Xanthan Gum, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Carbomer, Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Adenosine.

Overall Assessment: This is a really effective hydrating and plumping serum that is affordable and a pleasure to use.

$23.00 for 1.01 oz. and $35.00 for 1.6 oz. from ma:nyo, Amazon, Ulta, Soko Glam, Olive Young, iHerb and Target (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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PlaneAire EVOO Skin Italian Lemon Lotion Hand Sanitizer Review

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PlaneAire EVOO Skin Italian Lemon Lotion Hand Sanitizer With Extra Virgin Olive Oil is truly a stunning revelation in hand sanitizers. Having gone through lots of drying hand sanitizers since the pandemic, I can state, without hesitation, that I have had dry and cracked hands on many occasions after repeated use. Therefore, it is with such great excitement that I discovered this nourishing and hydrating hand sanitizer that is made with extra virgin olive oil to nourish and hydrate the skin, and the delectable scent of Italian Lemons. It leaves my hands sanitized while keeping them soft, smooth, supple, hydrated and delightfully fragrant. This product is cruelty-free and vegan.

According to PlaneAire,

EVOO was created to rethink what hand sanitizer could be—effective, but also deeply considerate of skin. Olive oil has been used for centuries to nourish and protect skin—not as folklore, but because its lipid structure closely mirrors the skin’s own. rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, it helps support the skin barrier while delivering lasting comfort.

Directions: Apply a small amount to hands and rub until absorbed. Designed for frequent daily use—whether you’re cleansing, conditioning, or both.

Overall Assessment: I love this hand sanitizer, and am thrilled that it doesn't dry out and traumatize my skin! The lemon scent is utterly delectable, and I actually look forward to using this brilliant hand sanitizer.

$14.00 for 2 oz. from PlaneAire, Amazon and Walmart (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Spring Has Sprung in My Garden

After some heavy rains in the winter, my garden is now in bloom. Making its debut this season, my Double Delight Roses are bursting and delighting.

My Iceberg Roses are also in full bloom after lots of rain. Spring has sprung, indeed.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Greets Spring!

The Boxwalla February Beauty Box: The Anatomy of a Serum featuring Aippo, PinkWonder & WYLYS offers the perfect path to glowing, healthy and nourished skin. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is impressed by the efficacy of these 3 serums, and the joy using them inspires.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares her Honeylove Crossover Bra review, highlighting the fit, sizing, comfort, and smoothing support that still stands out in 2026.

Terri from Our Good Life highlights six crease-proof concealers that deliver smooth, long-lasting coverage for all-day wear, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and imperfections. 

Earth Day is just about a month away. Allison from Never Say Die Beauty is trying to do her part, and to that end, she’s been trying new haircare products that are better for the earth and for her hair. Check ‘em out!

Angie from Your True Self Blog is happy to welcome Spring, so she decided to give you a tip on how to wear a floral dress right away, without having to wait for warmer weather. See how this style tip adds an edge to a sweet look! 

Native Body Wash in Cucumber & Mint Review

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I know, I know, I have really been showing mad-love for Native Body Washes lately, and I realize that I have been waxing poetic about the three that I have tried, but my love for those three has been eclipsed by Native Body Wash in Cucumber & Mint. 

This is the most refreshing body wash, and the scent is uplifting and invigorating. While the fragrance is described as cucumber and mint, I detect mostly cucumber, but I absolutely love the aroma. It is gentle, and it never strips or dries out my skin.

Features According to Native,

• All-day clean. An award-winning body wash for gentle 24-hour freshness.
• No unwanted ingredients. 
• Free of sulfates, parabens, pthalates, and dyes.
• Kind to skin. Thoughtfully formulated with clean ingredients.
• Cruelty free and vegan. Never tested on animals and no animal-derived ingredients.

Overall Assessment: I am so thrilled by this body wash, and will definitely purchase the 36 oz. size next time as well. I prefer the economy size and the pump dispenser makes it much more user friendly. A+

$11.89 for 11.5 oz and $19.49 for 36 oz. from Target, CVS, Amazon and Walmart (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Tweezerman Wide Grip Slant Tweezer Review

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I was recently out-of-town for a few days and went into my travel bag only to find that I had forgotten my tweezers, mirror and a few other travel essentials at home (which is very unlike me). Knowing that I was going to be gone for several days, I knew that I would need to clean up my eyebrows– therefore, I headed to the store to get some tweezers and some other essentials. As soon as I saw the Tweezerman Wide Grip Slant Tweezer, I decided to make the purchase, rather than buy what I already had at home. I am so glad that I bought these instead, because I reach for them more than any of my other tweezers. I love the wide grip and the textured center, and these tweezers catch every last hair, no matter how fine.

According to Tweezerman,

A Slant Tweezer that is designed for extra comfort featuring a textured no-slip grip that allows for perfect control when shaping and defining brows with precision. Crafted with hand-filed tips are perfectly aligned to effortlessly grasp every hair.

Features:

• Ergonomic tweezer body design is wider for added stability.​​
• Textured design provides no-slip grip during use.​
• Professional quality, 25° slant tip is the perfect angle for working against the brow bone.​​
• Perfectly aligned, hand-filed tips close evenly and firmly to remove hair from the root.​​
• Superior calibrated tension for comfort, control, and true precision.​
• Vegan, cruelty free, recommended for salons, eligible for sharpening services.

Regular price

Overall Assessment: I am so happy with my purchase, and really prefer these tweezers to all of my others. Had I not forgotten mine at home, I probably would never have discovered these! A+++

$22.00-$24.99 from CVS, Target and Walmart (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Nordstrom Spring Savings Event Up to 25% Off

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Nordstrom is having their up to 25% Off Spring Savings Event! Check out their newest markdowns! There are some spectacular savings on top products from top brands, and I have already purchased some shoes on sale.

Nordstrom has tons of new markdowns that they have added to their current sale, and they have so many great beauty finds on sale! I spend a long time looking at the sale items and there are some spectacular savings on top products from top brands.

Shop by Department:
Sale: Beauty | Women | Men | Kids | Home

Women's Clothing | Women's Shoes | Handbags & Accessories

Visit: www.nordstrom.com

Native Body Wash in Vanilla & Sandalwood Review

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As you can probably tell by now, I am really enjoying the Native Body Wash offerings.

Native Body Wash in Vanilla & Sandalwood is a really wonderful scent, but it definitely leans more toward the sandalwood than the vanilla. The vanilla adds a creamy depth to the aroma of this body wash, but it isn't particularly detectable when the lather forms and the scent is released. This body wash produces a wonderful creamy lather, and it thoroughly cleans the skin without stripping it. In fact, my skin feels comfortable and lightly hydrated after use.

According to Native,

Native Body Wash gives you a luxurious lather in the shower, leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated, and squeaky clean. Free of sulfated surfactants, parabens, phthalates, and dyes, it's thoughtfully made with 9 ingredients for a refreshing wash that doesn't dry out skin. Native Body Wash is formulated for men and women and designed to support your skin's natural pH. Powered by plant-based cleansers, Native Body Wash rinses away effortlessly and is great for all skin types. Let the refreshing scent turn your shower into a happy escape. Singing while you wash is highly recommended.

Features & Claims:

• Clean & Gentle 24-hour freshness that your skin loves. Long-lasting, refreshing body wash that leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Rich sandalwood and vanilla notes blend with creamy coconut to transport you to exotic landscapes
• Thoughtfully made with a clean formula. Free of sulfates, parabens, dyes, and phthalates.
• Residue-free formula. Rinses away easily, leaving skin squeaky clean.
• Cruelty-free and vegan. Never tested on animals and no animal-derived ingredients.

Overall Assessment: If you love the scent of sandalwood, this is definitely a body wash worth having!

$11.89 for 18 oz. from Target, Walmart, Amazon and CVS (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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