Favorites Advent Beauty Calendars 2021
I am a fan of Advent Beauty Calendars. This is my fourth year of experimenting with different calendars. Now I have an idea of which are the best value for money. I evaluate the value of the travel size of some of these products and if they offer retail products instead of mini versions. …
Spring 2021 Nightly Routine (Face and Neck)
Winter is gone. I love winter in Puerto Rico because it is warmer but in Texas we experienced extreme cold weather this year followed with over sixty degrees weather the following week. My skin survived the dry air during the nights. I already had a micro-needling session to welcome spring. You can read about…
Winter 2020-2021 Daily Morning Beauty Routine
This winter I have been very happy with how my skin has faced the winter weather. Specially these past historic freezing conditions, last week. There are some products that I keep using the whole year but there are some that I have change. I will explain below the reasons why I have changed a couple….
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask
I have tried a couple of products from Glow Recipe in the past. I read good reviews in Sephora about this line when it was beginning to sell in Sephora, but I did not experience what the reviews claimed at the time. I was a little hesitant of trying other products, but an Eye Mask…
Retrouve Intensive Replenishing Facial Moisturizer
I was interested in trying the Retrouve eye cream but instead decided to try this overnight intensive treatment due to how many compliments this product has received. It is recommended to normal to dry skin and editors from major magazines rave about this product. I think it is a great product during the day time…
I used Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream after using La Mer for Many Years
During the last three months, I have used Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream. This limited line has a cult following with remarkable reviews. The development of the line reminded me of La Mer which is one of my favorite moisturizers. It has been one that I have used for more than fifteen years. The Rich…
Fractional Radiofrequency MicroNeedling
It has been five weeks since I venture into Corinthian Wellness Spa and saw my favorite aesthetician, Kristian to try Fractional Radiofrequency MicroNeedling. I have not been bold enough yet to try IPL Laser. Mainly because Lasers are great but, in darker skin tones there is a risk of burning if the technician is…
OxyGeneo vs. Hydrafacial
Facials is an indulgence for many people. Nowadays there are normal Spa Facials but also the Medical Grade Facials plus all the other add on. It is self-care to me. I don’t go every month but I surely try. I don’t relax easily with massages. With the exception of one masseuse that I had…
Goop Summit 2019
This year I had the opportunity to attend the New York Goop Health Summit. I did not have an idea of the impact that this experience will have during this year and how it woke me up. It reminds me of who I really am and what I enjoy. What I want to have in…
Croatia (Dalmatian Coast)
Croatia is a beautiful Balkan country with a long coast adorned with beautiful peaceful beaches and rich history. Arriving to Croatia We flew from DFW to Nice France to spend a week in the French Riviera. We decided to drive instead of flying, just because the “adventure” factor. You never know what you may find on…
All About Masks Part 3
Sheets Mask has its moment now. They are quite convenient and they seems to be hygienic giving the right envirionmental conditions. I discovered sheets mask around ten years ago when I saw an interview of Iman where it was noted how much she likes the SKII original sheet mask. I thought and still think Iman…
All About Masks Part 2
After talking about clay mask and some hydrating mask last week, I realized that I should mention some mask that I have used for special circumstances in a separate category and some sleep masks that are worth mention. I began to buy and try sleep mask several years ago with not many good things to…
All About Masks Part 1
Masks has been part of my weekly routine since my teen’s years. It is usually one of the final steps during Spa facials that result in a fresh, clean and glowing complexion. The fact that it is part of professional facials, is a good sign that are effective if is the right choice for different…
The Art of Hospitality
I have my fair share of events that I attended and have visited family and friends in many countries. All these events and moments make me think and reach to the conclusion that hospitality is a universal concept that not all people practice. Being hospitable in general, it relates to the ability to entertain friends, guest…
El Arte de la Hospitalidad
Hospitalidad es un concepto universal que se usa en general con relación a huéspedes y /o la habilidad de entretener estos huéspedes. Disfruto recibir visitas en mi hogar y mi casa siempre esta abierta a familiares y amigos que deseen visitar, pasar una temporada o necesitan refugio por inclemencias del tiempo. También me gusta hacer actividades…
Beauty Advent Calendars 2018
This last Holiday season I had my hands on two Advent Beauty Calendars. These were my first Advent Calendars ever. We did not have this tradition growing up however my husband was very familiar with it. I was late in the game to evaluate all the options early on therefore, I was not able to choose…
Raw Inequality
Twenty-three years is a long time. It is a lot in the memory files. I do not complain about my fortune, although the path to it was up hill and left somewhere in my mind experiences of how difficult was be a woman in the work place, particularly in management positions specially, when you are…
Desigualdad en Carne Viva
Veintitrés anos es mucho tiempo. Es mucho tiempo en los archivos de la memoria. No me quejo de la fortuna, aunque el trayecto fuese cuesta arriba que dejó las experiencias de lo difícil que es ser mujer en el ambiente de trabajo. Especial en un ambiente rodeada de hombres. Del machismo implícito, escondido y de cierta…
Suero Hialuronico Barbara Sturm
Se puede decir que tengo una obsesión con la hidratación. Nuestro cuerpo está compuesto en su gran mayoría por agua y esto lo tengo presente. Para mucha gente el humectante es el producto mas importante en la rutina de belleza diaria, pero para alguno de nosotros con tendencia a áreas grasosas, el hidratar es aun…
Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
I am big fan of hydration. Many people think that moisturize the skin is the most important step but for some of us who have oily areas, products that provides hydration is the best option, particularly during the summer days. Among all the hyaluronic mask, serums and creams I have tried, this is by far…