A few weeks ago, I wrote about being in search of an age-appropriate makeover. Though I’m hardly a contemporary of the young adults exploring this topic on social media, I thought it might be fun to share some of the good stuff I’ve found. Who knows? Maybe my contemporaries might find it useful, particularly since the only skin in the game is mine. I'm not trying to sell anything, nor am I on anyone's payroll.
I think it started with my search for the perfect foundation, one that is still ongoing. I don't dislike the one I'm using but I thought I might be able to do better. So, a few weeks ago, I ordered something new. I liked the results but it wasn't a keeper. In fact, it unexpectedly identified a parameter I hadn’t considered initially, one that turned out to be important to me.
The sensory experience.
It didn’t stink, but it definitely had a smell to it, one that was vaguely (but not quite) medicinal and definitely off-putting. Because it took me too long to make a decision, I ended up keeping it, which isn’t entirely bad because the product itself has some merit, but I definitely won’t order it again.
So far, this particular brand is one for three. I like their lipstick, especially its taste/smell (a touch of spearmint), though I wasn't initially sure about its texture either. As a result, I'll place future orders carefully. Another takeaway here is that, when it comes to foundation (and maybe lipstick as well), I might do better in a brick-and-mortar store where product samples can give me an idea of texture and fragrance. Come to think of it, I recently rejected another company lipstick because of its texture – it was too dry, making application unpleasant, and the end result less than flattering.
If you've noticed that I haven't named names, please understand that's an intentional choice. I'm happy to chat privately with anyone about brands, but I don't feel comfortable blasting negative reviews on the internet just because a product doesn't work for me. I'm happy, however, to give a shout out to products about which I have good things to say, but that has a caveat as well. When it comes to personal care products in particular, "good" or "bad" is purely a matter of taste.
Speaking of good experiences, last fall my husband and daughter and I attended the National Apple Harvest Festival. I hadn’t been in probably 30 years and I remembered lots of food and crafts. but did not expect to stumble onto a new body butter, especially since I’m not typically a fan of body butters. This one, however smells sooo good. I opted for the Beach Bum scent, (a departure from my usual vanilla), which I use mostly on my hands. The Apple Harvest Festival was last fall and last month, I ordered a second jar, having depleted the first one, which I fully expect to use up. I haven't yet tried their candles, but just saw that they have a Peach Mango Bellini soy candle. Hmm....
So often, we go in search of something “new” or “better” without actually defining (or even knowing) what that means. Now, thanks to my latest explorations, I have a better sense of not only what I'm looking for but where to look for it as well.
And the journey continues. :-)
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