Review of New York Biology Retinol Cream

Review of New York Biology retinol cream. This is a preliminary review, since I haven't been able to use it for a full two weeks yet. But so far, so good. I really like the packaging; it has little to no scent; it rubs in easily; and it hasn't irritated my skin. Stay tuned for a more complete review in a week or two. You can find this product on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KYLRHZK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KYLRHZK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Review of SwissVita Anti-Wrinkle Serum

Review of SwissVita anti-wrinkle serum. So far I'm happy with this product. I did receive it for free in exchange for my unbiased opinion. I will post before and after photos once I've had the chance to use it for a full two weeks. For now, it doesn't irritate my skin, and it has minimal scent. It is easy to apply and rubs in completely. You can find this product here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CN98DK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 #Swissvita #anti-wrinkle #AC-11® #agelessbeauty #firmingserum #liftingwrinkles #serum

Second review for essential oils

Still working out this blogging and the reviews. Needed to post two separate reviews for the oils. So here is the second one. Of the two oils I prefer the lavender and I do plan to use it to help me with relaxation. The peppermint oil doesn't smell how I expected. I may try diluting it. I did receive both oils for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Second review for #NewYorkBiology essential oils

Review Sunday! was contacted by New York Biology and given the choice of several essential oils to try for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I chose peppermint for it's energizing properties. This item came with a lid and the dropper was separate. The dropper is glass, which speaks to the quality of this product, which is 100% pure peppermint oil from India. The dropper was wrapped in bubble wrap, which I was glad to see. This oil is intense. One drop is all you would need for most reasons, I think. Or you might want to dilute it. Of the two, I prefer the lavender and will be using it to try and help me relax. #NewYorkBiology

Okay, second review coming up!

I did receive this item at a discount in exchange for my honest review. And honestly I really like this piece! It's not huge, as you can see in my photo below, but I probably will use it for overflow makeup storage. It features a good sized drawer and then ten open storage areas on top. The open areas vary in size. Both the bottom of the top section and the front of the drawer have a pebbled or hammered appearance. I like this as it makes the piece feel sturdier, but it's still easy to see what you have in the unit. The drawer does pull out all the way.

Here's the item on Amazon:  Acrylic storage unit

And here are my own photos.

Hey, my first product review on my blog!

I hope to do lots of these; I really enjoy the process of finding items (at either a reduced cost or free), receiving them in the mail, then using them and reviewing them.

My first two reviews are both makeup storage units. Both can be found on Amazon.com.

Cubie storage



I like this piece a lot, and can actually fit almost all of my makeup products (other than palettes and powders) into it. I like how the top section fits securely into the bottom unit. My only criticism is that I received two units, and both showed some damage. The company were fantastic, sending me e-mails, having me repurchase the item, then refunding my money for the second one, as well as refunding my money for the first one that I bought at a discount. The problem appears to be the corners of the drawers, which can crack. I don't know if this is a manufacturing issue or a shipping issue. It's a shame, because if it weren't for this problem I would give this item 5 stars, no problem.

So what I will say is this: if you are looking for a way to store a significant amount of makeup, go ahead and purchase this. Just know that you need to be a bit careful when you push the drawers in, to be sure they don't hit the base unit hard. If you have any issues, contact the sellers; I truly believe they will take care of you. #cubie

Wow it's been a long time!

So, I figured I'd look up my old blog, see what was on here. I wish I could say my life is so much better and easier now, but that's not the case.

Rebecca died on November 9th 2016. I was right beside her when she left. I was with her for the last 2 weeks of her life. It was hard and horrible and unfair and shitty.

I basically have no relationship with my mother. She was mean to me just two days after Rebecca died, called me names, ran out of the house like she does. I have no intention of getting close to her ever again; I don't want to give her the power to hurt me.

I saw James for about 45 minutes when Rebecca died. He got there at midnight, and she died 2 minutes later. He hung around for just a little while. I doubt I'll ever see him again.

The last time I blogged, my dad was still alive. He's been dead over three years now. I was right there with him, too, when he died.

My health is terrible. I've developed frequent episodes of bad to very severe nausea, often with diarrhea. I lost 35 lbs. No one really knows what the cause is, and I'm on some meds, but the episodes still happen. I have a PICC line in and can give myself fluids at home when I can't drink enough. My anxiety has returned, and sometimes is okay, other times is very bad. I've been suicidal off and on since at least January.

Doug, Quiera and Cora are now living with us. Doug, Quiera and I all lost our jobs just before Christmas, and though Doug now has a job again, they needed some time without having to pay rent so they could get on their feet again.

Last time I blogged Quiera hadn't even met Doug, I don't think. Now they are married (as of May 1st 2016). And I'm a grandma to Cora Genevieve, who was born on March 25th 2015. She is very smart, stubborn and affectionate. Just like her mom. She talks almost nonstop, and I can understand most, but not all, of what she says. Like Quiera and Tia she has some speech impediments.

I've started finding items for low or no cost that I get in exchange for a review. One of the reasons I decided to restart my blog is to have another forum for my reviews. I particularly like getting beauty products.