Memorial Day Remembrance

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Memorial Day Weekend Roundup

Dr. BRID C Soothing Jelly Cleanser is a gel-to-lather, non-stripping and hydrating gem that rinses clean, and leaves skin soft. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves this new K-Beauty brand and thinks you will love their affordable cleanser.

Angie from Your True Self Blog interviewed Patti Stevens, an essential oils wellness advocate, and shares her best tips on essential oils, one of her favorite wellness tools. The beautiful aromas are a bonus!

Looking to try a new fragrance house? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty just tried two samples from Maison Louis Marie at her friend’s recommendation. This youthful, modern house that makes both perfume oil and EDP is one you should check out!

Terri from Our Good Life explains how combining microneedling with treatments like chemical peels, topical serums, and laser therapy can improve skin texture, collagen production, and overall skin health. She also discusses the importance of working with a skincare professional and following proper post-treatment care.

Memorial Day Sales Galore

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Aéropostale: HUGE Sales and savings.

Amazon: Check the Today's Deals section for amazing savings.

Ann Taylor: 40% plus and an Extra 15% off.

Ann Taylor Loft: 40% Off Sale Plus an Extra 20% Off.

ASOS: Check out all of the amazing items on sale.

Bergdorf Goodman: The Designer Sale Up to 40% Off.

Best Buy: HUGE Memorial Day Sale. Too many deals to list!

Bloomingdale's: Save up to 65% Off Memorial Day Sale.

Boxwalla: Check back.

Charlottle Tilbury Beauty: 20% Off EVERYTHING!

Crate & Barrel: Up to 60% Off Clearance. Huge sales across all departments.

Dermstore: Summer Sale. Save up to 25% Off! your favorite beauty essentials. Use Code: SUN at checkout.

Etsy: Checkout all of their deals.

Finish Line: Up to 50% Off select styles.

Frye: Memorial Day Sale! Take an extra 20% Off all sale items. Use Code: MEMORIAL20

Gilt: Huge Clearance Sale. Up to 80% Off!

H&M: Up to 50% Off sitewide.

Kate Spade: Summer Kickoff Event 30% Off your $200.00 purchase.

Kérastase: Check out their deluxe sample duo gift with $75.00 orders.

Kiehl's: Check out their Buy 1, Get 1 Offers..

Lancôme: Check out their special offers.

Lands' End: 50%+ Extra 10% off sitewide. Use Code: CABANA

Macy's: Huge Memorial Day Sales Up to 60% Off.

MICHAEL KORS: Extra 25% Off Sale.

Molton Brown: 25% Off everything.

NARS: Friends & Family Sale 40% Off on Last Chance products.

NINE WEST: Memorial Day Sale 50% Off select sandals. Extra 30% Off everything else.

Nordstrom: Half Yearly Sale. Up to 50% Off: Beauty Sales, Women's Sale, Men's Sale, and More!

Nordstrom Rack: Extra 25% Off Clearance.

Paula's Choice: Get 30% plus travel bag when you build your own routine.

Pottery Barn: Up to 60% Off sale. Extra 20% Off Select Styles.

REVOLVE: Up to 80% Off for the Memorial Day Sale.

Saks Fifth Avenue: Up to 50% Off Designer Sale.

Sephora: Memorial Day Sale up to 50% Off: Sale Items.

Serena & Lily: Huge Memorial Day sales.

Shopbop: Huge Sale.

Shu Uemura: 25% Off sitewide when you buy 2 or more.

Target: HUGE Memorial Day Sale. Up to 40% Off clothing, swimwear and sandals.

TATCHA: Friends & Family Sale 20% Off Sitewide. Use Code: FRIEND26. Ends 5/25/26.

The Container Store: Huge Sale 30% Off Sitewide.

Ulta: Huge Memorial Day Sale. Up to 40% Off beauty you love!

Walgreens: Memorial Day deals sitewide. From 15%-20% Off.

Walmart: Lots of Memorial Day Specials with HUGE savings.

Westman Atelier: 30% Off complexion essentials.

West Elm: Memorial Day Sale Up to 60% OFF.

Williams Sonoma: Memorial Day Sale up to 75% Off.

World Market: Huge Memorial Day Savings. Up to an extra 50% Off red-ticket clearance items.

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Dr. BRID C Basic Moisture Toner Review

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Dr. BRID C Basic Moisture Toner is a hydrating toner that includes ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid to replenish and maintain hydration. It is cruelty-free, unscented and it leaves skin soft, smooth and supple. It is the perfect step right before using a serum, and it makes the skin feel so good, and it doesn't leave any sort of unpleasant residue. If you like to follow cleansing with a toner, but don't want a drying alcohol-laden astringent toner, then this gem is worthy of your consideration. It is also a perfect way to add a hydrating step to your skincare routine during the warm weather.

According to Dr. BRID C,

A refreshing first step after cleansing. This hydrating toner replenishes moisture while preparing skin for the rest of your routine.

Features and Claims:

• Our patented collagen-signal peptide delivery technology helps deliver peptides deep into the skin to support the skin's natural barrier structure. In a laboratory study, PEPTIBRID boosted C-Peptide—a direct marker of new collagen formation—by 175.3%.
• Designed to help restore optimal pH balance. Helps improve surface hydration after just one use, assisting in prepping the skin for subsequent skincare steps.
• Formulated with Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane to help minimize moisture loss, assisting in delivering deep hydration without stickiness, perfect for layering to build deep, lasting hydration.
• A synergy of Microbiome and Cica helps soothe skin after washing, supporting the moisture barrier and assisting in calming the complexion.

Directions: Use daily after cleansing as the first step in your skincare routine.

Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glutathione, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide NP.

Overall Assessment: I have used this every single day since I received this toner, and I am obsessed by how nice it makes my skin feel!

$18.90 for 6.76 oz. from Dr. BRID C and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Dr. BRID C Basic Soothing Barrier Serum Review

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Dr. BRID C Basic Soothing Barrier Serum is a lightweight and fast absorbing  hydrating serum that is formulated to soothe irritated skin, support and improve the skin barrier, and deeply hydrate the skin. The light gel liquifies and melts into the skin, and skin is left soft, smooth, supple and hydrated. It has a very faint herbal aroma, but it dissipates immediately. I use it after cleansing and before thicker serums and creams. Dr. BRID C is a Cruelty-Free and Vegan K-Beauty brand that makes covet-worthy products that feel luxurious and that are affordable.

According to Dr. BRID C,

Lightweight soothing care for stressed skin. This hydrating serum helps calm and support the skin barrier while maintaining moisture.

Features & Claims:

• Helps soothe stressed skin
• Supports skin barrier hydration
• Lightweight daily calming serum
• Leaves skin comfortable and balanced

Directions: Apply after toner. Dispense 1–2 pumps and gently press into skin. Follow with moisturizer.

Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tromethamine, C13-15 Alkane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Saccharide Isomerate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Limonene, Pentylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Madecassoside, Lecithin, Glutathione, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Tripeptide-1, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Zinc Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Phytic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Bioflavonoids, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Glycoproteins, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate.

Overall Assessment: This is a really nice hydrating, skin barrier supporting serum that is effective and affordable.

$19.47 for 1.01 oz. from Dr. BRID C and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Dr. BRID C Moisture Basic Serum Review

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Dr. BRID C Moisture Basic Serum is a wonderful antioxidant-rich serum that offers the skin serious, and sustained, hydration and protection from free-radical damage. It boasts a blend of novel peptides that help boost collagen production, and the result is the appearance of firmer skin and plumped fine lines. Their antioxidant formula, which is infused with Niacinamide, Bisabolol and Citric Acid, helps to brighten the skin and fade hyperpigmentation. The serum is mid-weight, fast absorbing, non-sticky and fragrance-free, and it leaves my skin soft, supple, smooth and incredibly luminous. This K-Beauty brand is Cruelty-Free, effective and affordable.

According to Dr. BRID C,

This lightweight serum delivers moisture deep into the skin while helping maintain softness and balance. A fast-absorbing serum that delivers deep hydration while supporting skin softness and balance. Powered by Peptibrid® peptides and nourishing moisture complex.

Features & Claims:

• Instantly hydrates and refreshes skin
• Peptibrid® peptides help support skin vitality
• Helps maintain smooth, soft skin
• Lightweight texture absorbs quickly

Directions: Apply 1–2 pumps to clean skin after toner. Gently press into skin until fully absorbed. Follow with cream to seal in hydration.

Ingredients: Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Niacinamide, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbityl Laurate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Bisabolol, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Glutathione, Copper Tripeptide-1, Zinc Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate.

Overall Assessment: This is an excellent hydrating serum, and it is really worth trying.

$22.90 for 1.01 oz. from Dr. BRID C and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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mixsoon Mild & Gentle Cleansing Double Step Cleansing Duo Set Review

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mixsoon Mild & Gentle Cleansing Double Step Cleansing Duo Set is a wonderful cleansing duo that is formulated for all types of skin. This K-Beauty brand really understands how to create a very satisfying double cleanse, and as someone who always uses a cleansing oil paired with a lathering cleanser, I truly appreciate the efficacy of this pair, and I am thrilled to report that it is very kind and gentle on my skin. This is especially important for me since I use retinol-based products at night and do not want to use any products that are stripping or drying. 

According to mixsoon,

The Double Step Cleansing Duo Set is your ultimate skincare solution for a clean, hydrated, and balanced complexion. Begin your routine with the Bean Cleansing Oil, a nourishing blend of soybean oil, jojoba oil, and sunflower oil that gently dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and impurities while replenishing the skin's natural moisture. Follow up with the Centella Cleansing Foam, enriched with Centella Asiatica Extract to calm irritation and provide deep hydration. This foam cleanser helps to soothe sensitive skin while removing any remaining impurities without drying out the skin. Together, these two products work in harmony to cleanse, hydrate, and protect, leaving your skin feeling soft, refreshed, and ready for the next steps in your skincare routine. Perfect for all skin types, especially sensitive and dry skin, the Double Step Cleansing Duo Set ensures your skin stays clean, nourished, and balanced throughout the day.

Directions: Bean Cleansing Oil: Dispense 2-3 pumps onto dry hands and apply to a dry face, gently massaging it into your skin. Focus on areas that feel more contaminated, like nose, chin , and forehead.

Add a small amount of water to emulsify the oil. Massage for a little longer and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Follow up with a foam cleanser to complete your double cleansing routine.

Centella Cleansing Foam: Dispense an appropriate amount into your palms and lather into the foam. Gently massage onto your face, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

mixsoon Bean Cleansing Oil is lightweight cleansing oil that turns into a milky and emollient emulsion when you add water. It is lightweight, has a light herbal aroma and it removes every bit of makeup, sunscreen and dirt before using mixsoon Centella Cleansing Foam. This cleansing oil rinses clean with no greasy residue, and it leaves skin soft and smooth.

According to mixsoon,

Discover the refreshing power of the mixsoon Bean Cleansing Oil, a lightweight yet deeply effective formula that removes makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without leaving any greasy residue. Enriched with patented fermented soybean extract, it nourishes, soothes, and supports a healthy skin barrier, while fermented pomegranate, barley, and pear deliver antioxidants and hydration for soft, balanced, refreshed skin. Formulated with plant-derived oils such as soybean, jojoba, and sunflower seed oil, it gently dissolves even waterproof makeup while minimizing irritation, leaving skin moisturized and comfortable without tightness or dryness. Suitable for all skin types.

Perfect for:

• Everyday use

• Removing makeup and sunscreen

• All skin types

Directions: Dispense 2-3 pumps onto dry hands and apply to a dry face, gently massaging it into your skin. Focus on areas that feel more contaminated, like nose, chin , and forehead. Add a small amount of water to emulsify the oil. Massage for a little longer and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Follow up with a foam cleanser to complete your double cleansing routine.

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate.

mixsoon Centella Cleansing Foam is very effective cleanser– with a very satisfying lather– and it is gentle and refreshing to use. After the double cleanse, my skin is left soft, smooth, supple and lightly hydrated. Furthermore, it neither strips, nor dries out my skin, but leaves it comfortable and clean. Unlike the Bean Cleansing Oil, I do not detect any scent in this cleanser.

According to mixsoon,

Mixsoon’s Centella Cleansing Foam is a gentle yet effective cleanser that refreshes and soothes skin with the calming power of Centella Asiatica, sourced locally from Jeju. Infused with natural ingredients, it deeply removes impurities, excess oil, and makeup without stripping the skin, leaving it soft, hydrated, and balanced. The pH 4~5 formula helps maintain a healthy skin barrier while providing a thorough cleanse, and the key ingredient Centella Asiatica is known for its soothing and healing properties, calming redness, irritation, and inflammation. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, it delivers a refreshing cleanse without the harsh effects typical of other foaming cleansers.

Perfect for:

• Everyday use

• Gentle cleansing of face and makeup

• All skin types

Directions: Dispense an appropriate amount into your palms and lather into the foam. Gently massage onto your face, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cocoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Salicylic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA.

Overall Assessment: If you are a proponent of double cleansing, then this is a mighty duo worthy of your consideration.

$43.00 set from mixsoon, Style Korean, Amazon, YesStyle, StyleVana and Olive Young (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Vichy Pureté Thermale One Step Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin Review

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Vichy Pureté Thermale Micellar One Step Water for Sensitive Skin is a very gentle micellar water that is formulated for people with sensitive skin, as the name suggests. It removes dirt, makeup and it leaves skin soft and hydrated. As I have said numerous times before, I use a separate eye makeup remover to remove water-resistant and waterproof eyeliner pencils, but I will say that this has gotten near my sensitive eyes and does not irritate them. There is a faint and refreshing scent, but it doesn't pose a problem for me, and fragrance is listed as the last ingredient. I would, however, prefer if it was 100% fragrance free. I am a huge fan of micellar water and as a French Pharmacy product enthusiast, Vichy ranks high on my list of brands that I love to use.

According to Vichy,

A gentle, yet effective cleanser created for sensitive skin. Micellar water formula that cleanses skin, removes face & eye makeup, and soothes skin all in one simple step. No rubbing or rinsing required. Dermatologist tested formula with Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and 15 Mineral-Rich Vichy Volcanic Water to help hydrate and reinforce the skin barrier.

Removes impurities caused by exposome factors like pollution, leaving skin feeling clean, fortified, and soothed.

Refreshing water-like texture gently, yet effectively cleanses sensitive skin. Non-drying. Refreshing fragrance selected to maximize the sensorial experience.

Features:

• Tested under Dermatological and Ophthalmological Control. Paraben free.
• Skin Type: Sensitive
• Skin Concern: Hydration

Directions: Apply micellar water onto a cotton pad and glide over entire face and eye area. Use sweeping motions, starting from the inside of the face and moving outwards. No rinsing required. Can also be used to fix makeup during makeup application or touch-ups throughout the day.

Ingredients: Aqua, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Poloxamer 184, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Myrtrimonium Bromide, Parfum.

Overall Assessment: As a micellar water enthusiast, this is one that I will use again and again. French Pharmacy fans will likely embrace this micellar water as I have.

$19.99 for 6.76 oz. from Ulta, Amazon, CVS and Dermstore (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Trader Joe's Cucumber + Citrus Face and Body Wipes Review

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I think that you are sensing a pattern here: I go grocery shopping at Trader Joe's, then I stalk their new skincare and body care products, and inevitably come home with something that wasn't on my grocery list. This is precisely what happened when I bought the Trader Joe's Cucumber + Citrus Face and Body Wipes. I should state that I do not usually use, or purchase disposable face wipes, but when I saw these I thought that the would be perfect for a travel bag, a beach bag or left in the car for those times that you want to remove tons of sunscreen after a day out in the sun, or to remove makeup on those days when I am too tired to do anything more than quickly clean my face and remove makeup and dirt from the day. 

These wipes have a crisp and pleasant cucumber aroma that smells and feels refreshing against the skin. It gently removes dirt and oil, and leaves the skin hydrated. I have used it on my whole face, neck and décolleté, but I do not use them to remove eye makeup. They are also great to pop in your gym bag if you don't like to shower there and just want to remove the excess sweat before going back home to shower.

Ingredients above

Overall Assessment: These are quite handy, and they leave my skin soft and hydrated.

$3.99 for 64 towelettes from Trader Joe's (Unaffiliated Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Mid-May Week in Review

Fashion asserts that women are Goddesses, with romantic ruffles continuing to trend since last year. Angie from Your True Self Blog has a practical side and thinks that most women would like to know how to make ruffles fit into everyday life.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has discovered that Weleda Skin Food Lip Butter is the most covet-worthy balm for chapped lips, and it's perfect to use all year round. It's emollient, luxurious and a joy to use.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains why watches are still essential in a digital world. More than just a way to tell time, a quality watch is a statement of style and craftsmanship that elevates your daily look far beyond fleeting trends.

Going to a concert always gives Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style such energy, the songs stay in her head for days! That was the highlight of the week, but there is more to read! And, the Fancy Friday linkup party is open.

Terri from Our Good Life explores the growing popularity of professional makeup services and beauty education, highlighting everything from party and bridal makeup to hands-on makeup classes for aspiring artists.

Have eczema, psoriasis, blepharitis, sensitive, or just regular dry or mature skin that could use some soothing? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty recommends giving Marin Soothing Hydration Cream a try. Made in Maine from the byproducts of the lobster processing, the cream is steroid-free and excellent in smoothing and hydrating irritated skin.