Old School
Whatever "holy grail" beauty product may come my way, I always end up picking the lint off of these old favorites and going back to them.
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Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Aug 26, 2021
Shag
My first salon haircut in two years, and my first ever after embracing my natural curl. Hey, it only took 50 years.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Mar 15, 2021
New Products: Superhero Edition
I suppose anything that inspires me to dance around the house singing the Batman theme and taking selfies does have inherent worth.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Dec 29, 2020
Some Stuff I've Tried Lately
Pandemic life is good for one thing - tryin' stuff. Well, it's good for bingeing Netflix as well, so I guess two things. But I'm wanting...
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Oct 4, 2020
New RealHer Shades!
RealHer cosmetics have come out with five new shades - I've road tested them all over the past week!
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jul 26, 2020
A Shameless Yet Practical Plug
Just a reminder to all my 'Muricans that the Living Earth Etsy shop is currently operating out of the USA!
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jul 18, 2020
Multi-Tasking Products - Big Summertime Promises
One thing I have not grown weary of is the never-ending promise of cosmetics. Here are a few that make big summer promises I cannot resist.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- May 14, 2020
Old Faithful: Reliable Products for Your Pared-Down Pandemic Life
Like everyone else, I've been enjoying a pared-down pandemic beauty routine. Not that I really have a huge routine to begin with...
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Dec 7, 2019
Realher Cosmetics, a Review, and An Alligator.
Greetings from sunny Florida everyone. Before leaving the UK, I had the good fortune to be contacted by Realher cosmetics and offered a...
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Oct 15, 2019
Multi-Tasking Foundation Challenge
A surprisingly elegant, sheer, natural, affordable drugstore foundation that's great for the over-40 set.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Oct 10, 2019
False Lashes Over 40: Unnecessary Bells & Whistles?
Trying and actually liking false eyelashes was a bit of a revelation to me.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jul 30, 2019
Twenty Four Karat Peel-Off Masque
I decided to give one of those ubiquitous gold peel-off masks a try and turned on the camera while I did it.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- May 24, 2019
My Greatest Skincare Fail Thus Far
Every single thing about this non-sponsored product review went wrong, to the point that I am actually sort of proud of it. You're welcome
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jun 11, 2018
The 2018 Safe Sunscreen Update
This is an update to my previous post on safe sunscreens, as evaluated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- May 4, 2018
Summer Skin Solutions
What to do with my skin in the heat of the summer months is something I am constantly grappling with. These products make it much easier.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jan 14, 2016
More Safe Sunscreen Brands Reviewed
The second in a series: I try more of the Environmental Working Group's highest-rated sunscreens .
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Sep 25, 2015
Sunscreen Safety: What Every Outdoor Enthusiast Needs to Know
Many mass-marketed chemical sunscreens have disease-causing ingredients in them! This post outlines the safest options on the market.