The search for a mild face wash for dry skin ends here. – Nola Skinsentials I wasn’t sure what to expect, performance-wise, for Nola skinsentials’ Hyaluronic Aloe cleanser. Though the ingredients looked appealing, I questioned whether such a gentle cleanser could adequately clean my face of oil and dirt while still leaving me moisturized andContinue reading “Review: Nola Skinsentials Hyaluronic Aloe Cleanser”
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Review: Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
And that was her principal vice, wasn’t it? Desiring to be entirely consumed by any and every moment that quenched the hungry howling loneliness that sat curled down inside herself. – Butter Honey Pig Bread Summary and Thoughts Spanning three continents, Butter Honey Pig Bread tells the interconnected stories of three Nigerian women: Kambirinachi and her twinContinue reading “Review: Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi”
Review: The Republic of Tea Coconut Cocoa
The Cup of Dessert Herb Tea – A rich, exotic taste of this herbal infusion combines coconut, cocoa and chocolate to produce a thick, naturally sweet, tropical cup. Carob intensifies the chocolate flavor without adding any caffeine. Enjoy at any latitude as a warming, low-calorie cup of dessert. Nice with a splash of milk. –Continue reading “Review: The Republic of Tea Coconut Cocoa”
Review: Arabels Naturals’ Turmeric Honey Glow Mask
This Turmeric and Honey Mask is made with Raw Unrefined Honey. This Mask is made with raw Unfiltered Unheated Honey and Wild Turmeric. – Arabels Naturals At a pricey $40, Arabels Naturals’ Tumeric Honey Glow Mask boasts of providing a unique exfoliating glow using unfiltered, simple ingredients (and thankfully a preservative to keep things sanitary andContinue reading “Review: Arabels Naturals’ Turmeric Honey Glow Mask”
Review: Island Queen by Vanessa Riley
Being silent on matters of justice – that’s something I’ve never done. – Island Queen Summary and Thoughts A remarkable, sweeping historical novel based on the incredible true life story of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a free woman of color who rose from slavery to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful landowners in theContinue reading “Review: Island Queen by Vanessa Riley”
Review: Davidson’s Organics Herbal Pumpkin Spice
Herbal Pumpkin Spice (Loose Leaf) is an adaptogenic medley of robust spices and decadent pumpkin essence with a sweet rooibos base. – Davidson’s Organics The spiciest pumpkin tea I’ve tasted yet, Davidson’s Organics Herbal Pumpkin Spice leans heavily on cinnamon and clover, kicking away any possible hints of sweetness. Still, I can’t say I dislikeContinue reading “Review: Davidson’s Organics Herbal Pumpkin Spice”
Review: Stratia Liquid Gold Moisturizer
Liquid Gold is a one-stop skin-saving powerhouse that belongs in every skincare routine. It’s formulated with ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids, the three main ingredients that make up your skin’s moisture barrier. No matter what shape your skin is in, Liquid Gold keeps your face healthy, clear, and resilient. – Stratia Stratia’s Liquid Gold hasContinue reading “Review: Stratia Liquid Gold Moisturizer”
Review: These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card
Even though they were just words, they built a world that she couldn’t stop thinking about, that she felt trapped inside every night. – These Ghosts Are Family Summary and Thoughts Stanford Solomon has a shocking, thirty-year-old secret. And it’s about to change the lives of everyone around him. Stanford Solomon is actually Abel Paisley,Continue reading “Review: These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card”
Review: Adagio Honeybush Banana Nut
One sip of our Honeybush Banana Nut tea and you’ll feel as though you’re standing in the middle of your local bakery, about to take a bite out of a freshly baked muffin! This smooth brew deliciously combines your love of baked goods with our full-bodied honeybush tea. So not only is it sugar-free, itContinue reading “Review: Adagio Honeybush Banana Nut”
Review: Sweet Chef Ginger Vitamin C Serum Shot
The Sweet Chef Ginger + Vitamin C Serum Shot provides a powerful dose of antioxidant-rich ginger and potent Vitamin C for a naturally hydrated and radiant complexion. Acne scars and hyperpigmentation – you have met your match. – The Sweet Chef We love ginger in this house. And with vitamin C? Yes, please. I wasContinue reading “Review: Sweet Chef Ginger Vitamin C Serum Shot”
Skincare for Introverts 