Category: Product Reviews

It’s time for another Products that Suck post of products that I’ve tried and just don’t see what the big deal is. I’m not going to leave you hanging though, after I tell you what I DON’T like, I’ll give you a cheaper alternative that I DO like…

NOT WORTH IT: Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream (find it here)

I read a ton of reviews about how this skin cream was absolutely amazing. It is supposed to be a rich anti-aging moisturizer that plumps and hydrates skin for an enviable dewy, healthy glow. I paid $70 for a jar of this stuff. SEVENTY DOLLARS. And it is so thick and greasy and smells terrible. Even if I use the smallest amount, it sits on top of my skin and never soaks in. I don’t look dewy. I look greasy.

THIS INSTEAD: Derma-E Hydrating Night Cream (find it here)

This cream costs $20 for a jar and actually does moisturize, rehydrate and nourish your skin while you sleep. It goes on easy and soaks right in, so you’re not a greasy mess. If you feel like you want a little extra something, I will add on the Lanege Water Sleeping Mask (for $30) every so often to give a little extra boost of hydration. This is extra good if you’ve been out in the sun or wind in the summer!

NOT WORTH IT: Fancy Hydra Boost Renewal Cream from my local Medispa

 When I got my BBL for Sunspots, I purchased a fancy face cream from the medispa for something like $80 while I was there. They told me that is was the best on the market and exactly what my skin needs for daytime or nighttime. Yeah, I’m going to call BS on that… it’s lame. It was totally not worth the price, as it barely moisturizes even if I’m using it as a daytime moisturizer.

THIS INSTEAD: Sunday Riley C.E.O Hydration Cream (find it here)

It’s not a TON of savings, but still savings at $65 for the jar that lasts a really long time. I like this Sunday Riley cream a million times better than the medispa version. It’s very hydrating, but soaks into your skin so that you can top it with your SPF and move on with your day. It also has a light citrus scent when you put it on, which is a nice little bonus.

NOT WORTH IT: Maelove The Glow Maker (find it here)

You guys, I was FINE with my Vitamin C serum. FINE WITH IT. So why did I get sucked into a million YouTube videos telling me how amazing the Maelove The Glow Maker serum was?! It wasn’t crazy expensive at $32, but literally works and feels exactly the same as the $10 version I had already been using. Don’t get sucked in, it’s not worth it!

THIS INSTEAD: Eclat Vitamin C Face Serum (find it here)

I’ve been using this for almost a year and it’s great. Depending on the day it ranges from $10 – 12 on Amazon and it’s just as good as the fancy $32 version. Save money and get this one instead!

I’m unhappily working my way through the Tatcha skin cream, Medispa cream and The Glow Maker because I hate wasting money. So, learn from my mistakes and skip the overpriced products that totally don’t live up to the hype!

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Amazon is having their special Prime Day celebration right now, which is cool because who doesn’t love sales?! However, without having a bit of a cheat-sheet, I find the Prime Day sales a little overwhelming. I mean, how many iPads, laptops and headphones does a girl need?

To find the deals that would actually be helpful for ME, I went through my purchases to see if any of them were included in the Prime Day sales.

Here are 7 of my favorites currently on special sale for Prime Day:

Favorite 1: Blink Outdoor Camera 2 pack system. Prime Day Deal Price: $79.99. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3DbPQp7 (This 3 pack system is a really good deal too for $104: https://amzn.to/46Lizic)

Favorite 2: Black + Decker Portable Air Conditioner with Remote. Prime Day Deal Price: $299.98. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3JTB3mR

Favorite 3: Travel Backpack with Packing Cubes. Prime Day Deal Price: $35.74. Find it here: https://amzn.to/43geCz3

Favorite 4: Dreo Tower Fan. Prime Day Deal Price: $72.66. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3Q9JDlp

Favorite 5: Flameless Candles with Remote. Prime Day Deal Price: $20.79. Find it here: https://amzn.to/43kZksL

Favorite 6: Vitamin C Face Serum. Prime Day Deal Price: $9.34. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3JSzxkE

Favorite 7: HomeHacks Storage 3-Pack Organizer Bags. Prime Day Deal Price: 11.99. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3pGfEXj

I’ve written about each of these items (sometimes more than once) over the years, but if you have any specific questions feel free to post them below in the comments. As for me, I went ahead and used this opportunity to order an extra 3-pack of organizer bags and restock my Vitamin C serum!

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Now that the weather is warming up and the sun is keeping the sky bright past 8pm, I figure it’s the perfect time to re-visit a few of my summer favorites!

Favorite for Keeping Our House Cool: Black + Decker 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3Nc1KDU

The upstairs of our two-story house always gets warm in the summer and last year I found the perfect way to keep us cool. I’m not exaggerating when I say that this little unit CHANGED MY LIFE. Rather than overheating in the afternoon while working in my office, or tossing and turning while sweating and trying to sleep, I stay cool as a cucumber.

You can find my full review post here: Freestanding AC Unit Review But, really all you need to know is that the unit costs $329 (as of 6/14/23), it has 4.5/5 stars with over 35,000 ratings.

We bought our last year, used it all summer, packed it away for winter, and just got it back out again. It’s magical. I feel like Elsa twirling around in the cold air. And the best part, it helps keep our energy bills down because we aren’t jacking up the downstairs heat pump.

Favorite for Keeping My Undercarriage Cool: Skimmies Slipshorts from Jockey

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3p4cRa4

I wear skirts and dresses year-round and got into the habit of wearing slipshorts when Jack was younger. Because he had the tendency to randomly grab my skirt and flash everyone my underoos. Also, a swift breeze, open staircases, roller-coasters and 95 degree days with 90% humidity.

I have 4 pairs of Skimmies in black and one in nude and some of them have lasted me for LITERALLY a decade. It’s true, I just looked up my orders and I purchased my five pairs starting in 2012 and ending in 2019. And I’ve been wearing the same pairs over and over again and they are still perfect.  

Favorite Face SPF: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/42FYtCD

I’ve shared this sunscreen a couple times already, but I’m going to share it again because it’s just THAT GOOD. This sunscreen is the only SPF I’ve ever used on my face that goes on easily, doesn’t irritate my contact lenses, is totally invisible and not even a little bit greasy. Once you rub it in, there is no scent and you can’t even tell it’s there… but you’re protected with a SPF 40 and you can even apply makeup over it.

Also, the 1.7 fl oz bottle lasts a surprising amount of time. I’ve had mine for over a year and it’s still not empty! However, when I do finally use it all up I will 100% buy another bottle.

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