Sunday, March 29, 2026

Skincare Tips for the Warm Weather

 

1) Check the dates on your sunscreens and replace all of them that have expired. I know that this is obvious, but that doesn't change the fact that many of us forget to check the dates on the bottles and tubes, and thus apply ineffective and expired sunscreens.

2) Be diligent in your use of a high SPF sunscreen (at least an SPF 30- though I use between an SPF 30-SPF 50 most of the time). The key is to remember to reapply sunscreen frequently. I often find myself applying my sunscreen in the morning and then forgetting to do so again throughout the day. That first and only application offers us a false sense of sun protection, but it does not last from morning until night. I have forced myself to carry sunscreen with me to reapply it, but of course this means that I need to reapply some foundation, tinted moisturizer, blush, or whatever I am wearing on my face that day. While this isn't terribly convenient it is necessary, and definitely worth the trouble. It should be applied to all exposed areas, and remember that the harmful rays also penetrate your clothing. Vulnerable areas like the ears, back of the neck, the drivers side of your face and body, the back of the hands, and feet are most often neglected.

3) Wear a wide brim hat. I try to do this when I am sitting outside reading- even though I do so under an umbrella. Not only can the sun wreak havoc on your tresses, but the scalp is subject to sunburn as well. You can also use a deep conditioner on a weekly basis to keep your hair in good shape, and consider a good spray on SPF that is formulated for the hair.

4) Wear sunglasses! A good pair of sunglasses won't just protect your eyes, but will also protect the vulnerable under eye area.

5) Drink plenty of water. I know that this is painfully obvious, but it is something that I often don't do nearly enough of– particularly when I am on the go during the warmer months.

6) Consider adding in an anti-aging face serum to help fight free radicals. Even if you are young and aren't seeing fine lines pop up yet, the benefits of anti-aging serums do wonders for scavenging free radicals.

7) Add a nourishing face oil into your rotation. They penetrate the skin more deeply and moisturize the skin. They also give the skin a beautiful healthy glow. They can also be used in lieu of heavier skin creams when you want something lighter and faster absorbing. Fear not, they are made for all types of skin from oily to dry and everything in between.

8) Consider adding Hyaluronic-based lotions, serums or gels into your product rotation because they help retain and elevate hydration.

9) If you have a favorite medium to full coverage foundation that is a perfect match for you, but is too heavy for the season, then blend a small amount with your favorite facial lotion or cream, and you will have the perfect tinted moisturizer. Add a touch of primer and sunscreen, and then you have a BB Cream. When I do this I use the back of my hand to mix it- it's a fast and convenient method. I would still highly recommend using a separate sunscreen to make sure that you have sufficient coverage. Again, you need to reapply sunscreen throughout the day (approximately every 60-80 minutes).

10) Use a good moisture mask at least once a week, or as needed.

11) Don't forget about your lips! Apply a moisturizing lip balm with an SPF underneath your lip gloss or lipstick to keep your lips protected. Reapplication throughout the day is the key to maintaining protection.

What are your favorite tips to get your skin through the warm weather?
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Saturday, March 28, 2026

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team End of March in Review

Finding the right lipsticks isn’t easy, but you can mix your own to get the perfect shades you're looking for. Angie from Your True Self Blog helps you to discover how to make your lipstick colors look spectacular!

If you are seeking a refreshing and delightful new body wash, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends Native Body Wash in Cucumber & Mint. It's truly amazing and perfect for the season!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style sees pastel shades everywhere in the new collections, and butter yellow in particular. She had already bought an amazing pair of yellow jeans last year, so they will be coming out of the closet again soon.

April Fools or the real thing? Shinesty’s latest underwear will definitely make you do a double-take. Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains that odor-neutralizing fabric technology is real and improving.

Terri from Our Good Life explores how mindful beauty and wellness practices reduce stress, engage the senses, and help create a more personal, sustainable rhythm in everyday life.

Need a little color in your cheeks? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty loves LYS Beauty Higher Standard Cream Glow Blush Stick! It’s perfect for dry skin, easy to apply and doesn’t fade like other creams. 

Friday, March 27, 2026

Herbatint Hair Color Sale Up to 20% Off on Amazon

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As you know by now, I am an Herbatint Permanent Hair Color convert. I love this Italian haircare brand so much, and I don't ever see using another brand again. I was delighted to discover them on sale on Amazon, and promptly bought 4 boxes, and will probably go back for more. Here is my review, if you want to know more about their permanent hair color. 
 

Thursday, March 26, 2026

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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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Nordstrom 13-Piece Skincare Gift with Purchase

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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 saleI spend a long time looking at the sale items and there are some spectacular savings on top products from top brands.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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.

IngredientsBifida 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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Monday, March 23, 2026

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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Sunday, March 22, 2026

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.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

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

Friday, March 20, 2026

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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