Saturday, June 20, 2026

Amazon Prime Day is from June 23-26

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Amazon Prime Day is Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26! Save on everything imaginable! Whether you are buying things to enjoy during the fall or you are doing holiday shopping, the deep discounts will save you a bundle. One of my favorite things to shop for are discounts on streaming services such as Britbox, Acorn TV, etc. They offer heavy discounts for a few months, and that gives you enough time to watch the shows you love, and decide whether you want to subscribe longer term. 

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Friday, June 19, 2026

SUTRA Heat Guard Blowout Cream Review

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SUTRA Heat Guard Blowout Cream is an ultra-lightweight blowout cream that is formulated to protect the hair from heat damage up to 450°F. It also fight frizz, smoothes hair, and adds shine. It has no real detectable aroma and it is cruelty-free. My great discovery is that for my naturally curly hair, it works beautifully without heat as an effective styling cream. I like to apply a tiny amount to either damp or dry hair and it makes my hair more manageable while fighting frizz.

According to SUTRA,

SUTRA's Heat Guard Blowout Cream preps your hair for heat styling, adding moisture and protection to prevent damage, while promoting smoothness and shine for flawless blowouts wherever you go.

Features:
  • SUTRA's Heat Guard Blowout Cream preps your hair for heat styling, adding moisture and protection to prevent damage, while promoting smoothness and shine for flawless blowouts wherever you go.
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Protects Hair from Heat Damage up to 450°F
  • Cruelty Free
  • Sulfate Free
  • Paraben Free
  • Phthalate Free
  • Safe for chemically treated hair
  • Safe Colored Hair

Directions: Massage a small amount of Heat Guard Blowout Cream into damp or dry hair and distribute it evenly. Let it nourish and protect your hair. Dry and style hair as usual. Do not rinse out. For best results use with Heat Guard® Shampoo and Conditioner.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua / Eau), Paraffinium Liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, C13‑16 Isoparaffin, Hyaluronic Acid / Sodium Hyaluronate, Laureth‑30, Parfum (Fragrance), DMDM Hydantoin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Larch Tree Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 15985.

Overall Assessment: This is a great blowout cream, but I most often use it to make my hair manageable– even when I let it dry naturally. 

$24.00 for 6.76 oz. from SUTRANordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney and Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Crate & Barrel 4th of July Warehouse Sale: Up to 60% Off!

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Crate & Barrel is having an up to 60% Off 4th of July Warehouse Sale on just about every type of product you can imagine, and across departments. There are so many amazing products included in the sale. I regularly shop their sales, and I have found some of my most prized items for my kitchen and home from them.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Jane Iredale Balance Hydrating Spray Review

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I am a huge fan of Jane Iredale products, and recently realized it has been a very long time since I featured anything from this wonderful brand. As I was digging through my cabinet, I found my forgotten about bottle of Jane Iredale Balance Hydrating Spray, and decided to start using it again since it is the perfect skin pick-me-up during the warm weather we are currently having in Southern California.

This balancing and hydrating spray is incredibly refreshing in the warm weather, and not only does it provide much-needed hydration to the skin, but it also serves as an effective makeup setting spray. While Jane Iredale asserts that it is especially beneficial for oily and acne skin types, I will say that I have neither of these skin types, but instead I have more normal-leaning skin, and this works brilliantly for me.

This spray has a lightweight and non-greasy texture and immediately imparts moisture to dehydrated skin. It has a very light herbal aroma, but it is neither assertive, nor in the least bit long-lasting.

According to Jane Iredale, 

Jane Iredale's Balance Hydration Spray is a skin-balancing, hydrating face spray that locks in moisture, tones skin and sets makeup for a lasting, skin-like finish.
Details & Claims:
  • Mimics skin's natural moisture to set makeup and create a natural, skin-like finish.
  • Locks in moisture and makeup for lasting, budge-proof wear.
  • Distilled with natural astringents and skin-balancing extracts.
  • Hydrates and conditions all skin types.
  • Especially beneficial for acneic and oily skin.
  • Awarded ECOCERT's Natural and Organic Cosmetic certification.
Directions: Use to set mineral makeup foundation for a long-lasting, smooth finish.

Key Ingredients:
- Orange Extract has been shown to tone skin and reduce the look of pores.
- Green Tea Leaf Extract has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
- Grapefruit Extract has been shown to help balance oil production.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Alcohol. *Ingredient From Organic Farming ** Made Using Organic Ingredients.
Overall Assessment: This is a perfect skin hydrator for the warm weather, and it leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and supple.

$40.00 for 3.04 oz. from Ulta, bluemercury and Amazon (Affiliate Links). GWP. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon Review

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If you love hydrating tinted lip treatments, then I just discovered one that I would like to share with you. Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon is a tinted lip balm that feels more like a non-sticky lip gloss, and gives enough of a watermelon pink flush that is infinitely flattering. It deposits color evenly, does not bleed, and it leaves lips soft, supple and hydrated. I do not find the scent unpleasant, or long-lasting, but if you do not like to have a taste or smell to your lip products, this may not be the best choice for you. 
According to Kiss New York,

Experience luxury lip care with the KISS NEW YORK Peptide Lip Treatment, a lip balm designed to hydrate, plump, and smooth in one effortless swipe. This advanced lip treatment infused with peptides helps reduce the appearance of fine lines while delivering a natural, fuller look to your lips. Formulated by Tripeptide-1, a skin-rejuvenating active known for its age-defying benefits, this treatment improves lip texture, elasticity, and hydration over time. Whether you're dealing with dry, cracked lips, this balm restores your pout to its softest, healthiest state. This lip gloss also includes skin-loving ingredients like Shea Butter, Castor Oil, and Squalane to deeply nourish and lock in long-lasting moisture for plumper, smoother lips that look naturally luscious and feel comforted all day long. The non-sticky formula glides on smoothly with a glossy, elegant finish that's perfect for daily wear or as a conditioning base under your favorite lip color. The cooling metal applicator adds a refreshing touch, making every application a soothing self-care moment. The Unscented and Mint scents apply clear, while the other scents offer a tinted finish for a hint of color with every swipe.
Features & Claims:

  • Peptide-rich formula instantly boosts hydration and lip volume while repairing dry, chapped lips.
  • Reduces the look of fine lines and lip wrinkles with powerful Tripeptide-1, naturally smoothing and plumping the lips.
  • Infused with Shea Butter, Castor Oil, and Squalane to deeply nourish and lock in long lasting moisture.
  • Built in cool tip metal applicator soothes and massages lips for an elevated application experience.
  • Lightweight, non-sticky formula delivers a glossy, smooth finish without tackiness or residue.

Swatch taken in direct sunlight
                                                                                  Ingredients
 
Overall Assessment: I love a nice tinted lip balm, and this one feels more like a non-sticky lip gloss, and it is affordable!

$7.99 for 0.46 oz. from Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Native Cucumber & Mint Body Wash: Thoughts 4 Months Later

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About three months ago, after using Native Cucumber & Mint Body Wash daily for more than a month, I fell head over heels in love with this refreshing body wash. I can now emphatically state that Native Body Wash in Cucumber & Mint is my all-time favorite warm weather body wash. 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. It is quite concentrated, and I just add a tiny bit to a nylon loofah and it produces a bountiful lather that is beautifully aromatic.

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: More than four months later, this remains my daily body wash, and I love that it is refreshing and that it smells so good!

$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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Sunday, June 14, 2026

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Week in Review

Time to replace your expired sunscreens, and while you are at it, don't forget about your lips. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog gives Trader Joe's Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 an A+ because it's effective, moisturizing, and it only costs $2.99!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style has been away for a few days-- cycling, going out for dinner with friends, enjoying the sun and just relaxing, and she encourages periodically escaping your everyday routines.

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty reports via the New York Times that the US FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient that may have benefits for you!

Angie from Your True Self Blog is providing outfit inspiration for how to use the art of asymmetry in today's fashions. She shows looks based on asymmetric dresses, t-shirts and tank tops, blouses and shirts, tunics, vests, jackets and cardigans, jewelry and swimsuits.

Terri from Our Good Life talks about modern non-invasive beauty treatments and how they offer effective ways to improve skin tone, texture, firmness, and overall radiance without surgery or lengthy recovery times.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits recently shared in her article What Is the No-Makeup Makeup Look? It is about “less, but better” beauty, and not about hiding your skin or piling on products.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sephora Summer Sale & Free Fragrance Sampler

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Sephora is having a Summer Sale! Up to 20% Off select face moisturizers, up to 25% Off shampoos and conditioners and up to 50% Off select beauty products. Plus receive a fragrance sampler with your $50.00+ purchase. Use Code: SCENTSET.  Visit: www.sephora.com
Enter promotion code SCENTSET in the promotion-code box at checkout to receive a free sample set, while supplies last, with any merchandise purchase of $50 or more on sephora.com. One per client. Excludes Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders. Minimum purchase threshold excludes past purchases, gift cards, gift wrapping, packaging, taxes, and shipping and handling charges. Trial size provided “as is” and cannot be substituted by client. Offer has no cash value. Not combinable with other offers, unless otherwise specified. Samples may vary. Sephora may modify or cancel offer at any time.
†††Free Same-Day Delivery offer valid for Beauty Insider members placing a Same-Day Delivery order 6/11/26–6/30/26 at 1pm PT. Offer only valid on merchandise purchases made through Same-Day Delivery on sephora,com and sephora,ca. Same-Day Delivery is available in select markets, subject to product and courier availability. Not valid for Same-Day Unlimited subscribers or on Instacart, DoorDash, Shipt, in-store services, previous purchases, purchases of gift cards, gift wrapping, packaging, or taxes. Sephora is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen offer materials. Offer has no cash value and may not be altered, sold, bartered or transferred. Applicable Beauty Insider status must be attained prior to redemption. Beauty Insider Terms & Conditions apply. No minimum purchase required. Sephora may modify or cancel offer at any time.

‡Offer valid for Beauty Insider members who make a single merchandise purchase of at least $75 between 12:01am PT on 6/11/26 and 11:59pm PT on 6/23/26 in Sephora US stores, Sephora Canada stores, on sephora.com, and on sephora.ca. Must enter promotion code at checkout to redeem. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders placed after 6/23/26 do not qualify. Bonus points will be automatically credited to your Beauty Insider account within 24 hours after purchase or 24 hours after your Buy Online, Pick Up In Store order has been picked up. Must be subscribed to Sephora marketing emails to receive confirmation of bonus points. Sephora is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen offer materials. Promotion offer and points have no cash value and may not be altered, bartered, sold, or transferred. Previous purchases, purchases of gift cards, purchases of Same-Day Unlimited subscriptions, packaging, taxes, or shipping and handling charges do not apply toward $75 minimum spend. Entire merchandise return will result in deduction of awarded points. Partial merchandise returns that reduce merchandise total to less than $75 will result in deduction of awarded points. Sephora and Kohl’s employees are not eligible for this offer. Sephora may modify or cancel offer at any time. Available on in-stock merchandise only.

Up to 25% off on select shampoo and conditioner products, as identified, between 12:01am PT on 6/17/26 and 11:59pm PT on 6/23/26. Offer valid in Sephora US stores, Sephora Canada Stores, Sephora at Kohl’s stores, sephora,com, sephora,ca, and kohls,com. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders placed after 6/23/26 do not qualify. Not valid on Hair Value and Gift Sets, previous purchases, packaging, taxes, or shipping and handling charges. Return of discounted merchandise will be for the price actually paid. Promotion offer has no cash value and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers, or rewards unless otherwise specified by Sephora. Sephora/Kohls may modify or cancel offer at any time, in its sole discretion.

20% off select face moisturizers, as identified, between 12:01am PT on 6/11/26 and 11:59pm PT on 6/16/26. Offer valid in Sephora US stores, Sephora Canada Stores, Sephora at Kohl’s stores,,, sephora,ca, and kohls,com. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders placed after 6/16/26 do not qualify. Not valid on previous purchases, packaging, taxes, shipping and handling charges, or on orders shipping outside the US or Canada. Return of discounted merchandise will be for the price actually paid. Promotion offer has no cash value and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers, or rewards unless otherwise specified by Sephora. Sephora/Kohls may modify or cancel offer at any time, in its sole discretion.

100-, 250-, or 500-point rewards are available in Sephora stores and online with a purchase. A $25 minimum merchandise purchase is required for online redemption on sephora,com and sephora,ca. Minimum purchase threshold determined before taxes and shipping and after all discounts have been taken. 100, 250, or 500 point rewards will vary at Sephora and Sephora at Kohl’s. Rewards not available for Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders, or on kohls,com. 750+ point rewards are available on sephora.com only, no purchase necessary, subject to change and variation. Rewards Bazaar offers are for a limited time, while supplies last, and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Quantities of each reward are limited, and any quantities listed above reflect only the starting inventory amount, not a live balance. Must be a registered Beauty Insider member to redeem. Beauty Insider members may only redeem one of each reward per transaction and must have the sufficient number of points available at time of redemption. Points will be deducted at time of redemption. Rewards are nontransferable, have no cash value (unless required by law), and cannot be exchanged, sold, or returned. Sephora is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged rewards. Sephora and Sephora brands are not responsible for any federal, state or local taxes incurred by clients or guests. Some rewards may only be available to residents of a particular country (e.g., US only or Canada only). Employees of Sephora, or Kohl’s are not eligible to redeem any rewards valued at 750+ points. No returns or exchanges. Rewards are subject to change, alteration, substitution, or termination by Sephora at its sole discretion at any time. Rewards are provided “as is” with no warranty or guarantee. See specific Rewards Bazaar offers for any additional terms and conditions.

20% off Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint, valid between 12:01am PT on 06/11/2026 and 11:59pm PT on 06/14/2026 , in store and online in Sephora US and kohls,com, and Kohl’s stores. Discount applied at checkout. Valid on in-stock product only. Discount will be taken off purchase price and before taxes, shipping charges, and other fees. Discount will not be applied to other items purchased at the same time. Cannot be applied to past purchases. Return of discounted merchandise will be for price actually paid, subject to Sephora’s return policy. Offer has no cash value. Void where prohibited. Offer may be cancelled or modified by Sephora at any time.

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Friday, June 12, 2026

Summer Skincare Tips

While there is a definite joie de vivre and abandon with which we navigate the fun summer months, the hot weather means that one must exercise caution to avoid heat exhaustion, over-exposure to the sun and increased vulnerability. This is also an important time to wear sunscreen, but also to check the expiration dates on the sunscreens you have, and replace them with fresh bottles and tubes.

1) 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. Carrying around a good quality water bottle definitely helps remind you to drink water. It is easier than you think to become severely dehydrated, and this is can be very serious.

2) Be diligent in your use of a high SPF sunscreen (at least an SPF 30- though I prefer using an 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 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 may not feel 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. Avoid excessive sun exposure, and seek refuge in the shade. 

3) Wear a wide brim hat. I do this even when I am sitting under an umbrella.

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

5) Don't forget your hair and scalp! Not only can the sun wreak havoc on your hair, but the scalp is subject to sunburn as well. 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.

6) A good pair of sunglasses won't just protect your eyes, but will also protect the vulnerable under eye area. Repeated sun exposure ages the skin, and subjects it to skin cancer.

7) Have your doctor carefully check your skin (including your scalp) for suspicious moles, spots, bumps or discoloration to determine whether you have cancerous or precancerous moles, spots or lesions. 

What are your favorite tips to get your skin through the hot summer months?
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