Beautycounter has released some lovely holiday sets this season, and in appreciation of your interest and support of my newly launched website, I am holding three drawings during the month of November for free product giveaways. To be eligible for a free gift, all you have to do is subscribe to my blog! To subscribe, scroll to the bottom of any page on my website (including this page you are on now) and look for the “Subscribe Here” box. Enter your email address, click subscribe, and then hop over to your inbox to verify your subscription. The first drawing is coming up this Friday, November 6, so scroll down and…

Over the past month or two, you may have some seen posts about my affiliation with Beautycounter, a company that creates personal care products and cosmetics for women and families. In this week’s blog, I wanted to share more detailed information about the company, their vision, their products, and why I became an affiliate. My standards for ingredient quality and the performance of my personal care products have increased quite substantially over the years. Maybe it’s something we tend to appreciate and value more as we age, that concept of quality over quantity. I’m noticing this across all areas of my life, and as we are home so much more…

I have been using Beautycounter’s Counter+ Charcoal Cleansing Bar since early July now and wanted to share my thoughts on this product. It is a long-standing best seller and has more than 2,000 five-star reviews, but it took me quite some time to try it. My hesitation was due to my skin being temperamental (especially in the winter) and feeling easily dried out after cleansing, even with products designed specifically for dry skin. However, I am also prone to these tiny blemishes or clogged pores right along my hair line. Nothing too problematic, I just have maintain a good skincare routine and stay well-hydrated. Throughout summer and early fall, my…