No BS Bulletin 16

Sixteen

Author

Sarah
June 07, 2024

Welcome to Issue 16 of the No BS Beauty Bulletin!

Hello, beauty enthusiasts! Welcome back to the 16th edition of our newsletter. Cameraman and I are thrilled to continue our beauty journey with you this week, bringing you the latest updates, tips, and personal anecdotes from the ever-evolving world of beauty and skincare.

Here's what's on tap for this week:

- Beauty News: Stay updated with the freshest developments in the beauty industry. From exciting product launches to important market trends, we’ve got all the news that's fit to print.

- Winner and Loser of the Week: Discover which beauty products dazzled us and which ones didn’t quite make the grade this week. It’s all about honest reviews and keeping it real here!

- What Did I Buy: I’ll give you a peek at my recent beauty acquisitions. Find out what new products I’ve added to my collection this week.

- About the Dogs: Unfortunately, we have some concerning news about Ike in this week’s update. Lincoln and Gabby are feeling quite down about it too, but we’re all hopeful for Ike’s speedy recovery.

- In Case You Missed It: Catch up on our recent YouTube uploads. We’ve got plenty of new content filled with tips, tricks, and in-depth beauty insights that you won’t want to miss.

- Brands Doing Good: Celebrate the beauty brands that are making a positive impact on our community and the environment. It's always inspiring to see companies giving back and doing good.

- This Week’s Giveaway: Don’t miss out on this week's exciting giveaway! Tune in for the details and discover how you can win some fabulous beauty goodies.

Thank you for joining us once again. Your support and enthusiasm are what make our beauty community so vibrant and special. Let’s dive in and see what’s new in the beauty world this week!

Joke of the Week:

Q: Why did the exfoliator get promoted?

A: Because it really knew how to get under people's skin!

Juicy Beauty News

👀 What did I buy this week?👀

Last week I behaved myself so this week I treated myself to a few goodies and some due to your recommendations!

Winner of the Week

Geek & Gorgeous Power Peptide Serum

So far I’m loving this affordable and lightweight serum!  Packed with several anti-aging peptides such as Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl synthe’6 and Tego Pep this serum is easy to fit into any routine and I love the light texture- so far it seems perfect for summer!  Will review is ASAP!
Check this products out at Geek and Gorgeous

Loser of the Week -

Eyes!!  

So many skincare products can unintentionally damage our eyes and eye area.  Retinols can be a common cause of eye dryness and irritation.  Even when trying to apply it with the greatest of caution retinoids can slip into the eye area and over time cause irritation, dryness, and redness. Usually this can be relieved by changing the application area or retinol or discontinuation of the product. 

Sunscreens are another common culprit- that being said - the irritation is usually noticed immediately due to stinging and burning. Some filters are worse than others and some are affected by this more than others. My best recommendation for those with sensitive eyes is either using a mineral sunscreen or a specific sunscreen made for the eye area. 

Last but not least, even more commonly lash serums can also be a cause of many issues around the entire eye area and eyes themselves.  From iris color discoloration and darkening (most common in light colored eyes) to orbital fat loss over time, some lash serums should be used with great caution. Darkening of the iris can be permanent in many cases.  Orbital fat loss can give the appearance of sunken eyes and dark circles. These serums can also cause dry and itchy eyes.  The ingredients in lash serums to be on the lookout for are also, sadly, the most effective ones are growing long lashes fast.  These belong to a group of ingredients called Prostaglandins (made popular first in the hot selling product Latisse).  

This group of ingredients includes the following:  
Isopropyl Cloprostenate
Bimaprost
Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide

The key is to look for “PROST” in the ingredients.  The only real alternative is lash serums that use alternatives to prostaglandins, which are also usually not as effective.  Nice alternatives include peptides.  The Ordinary Multi Peptide Lash & Brow Serum is a nice option.  

In Case You Missed It

Brands Doing Good

Glow Recipe

Glow for Good is a foundation founded by Glow Recipe that supports causes close to the brand's heart. 1% of every Glow Recipe purchase goes to support this foundation which has many issues they have chosen to support. One of these causes Glow for Good supports is the Children’s Miracle Network which supports children’s health issues such as funding purchases of incubators for ambulances.

About the Dogs

This past weekend was full of adventures for our furry friends at the cabin! Lincoln and Ike had an absolute blast, even though Ike had a little hiccup with his shoulder. We spent most of our time chasing away mosquitoes—uufta! Lincoln took full advantage of the great outdoors, rolling around in the dirt and swimming in the lake. His joyful splashes and muddy escapades were a sight to behold, and he loved every minute of it.

Ike, on the other hand, had a vet appointment where he was fitted for his new shoulder brace. Unfortunately, he’s not a fan of it just yet and has been showing his disdain in typical Ike fashion. Meanwhile, Gabby is chilling at home, clearly unimpressed with the rainy weather we've been having. She prefers sunny days and isn't too thrilled about being stuck indoors. Despite the rain, she’s making the most of her downtime, waiting patiently for sunnier days ahead.

This weeks giveaway

The winner is Barb O.

We are thrilled to announce this week’s giveaway winner: Congratulations, Barb O.! We've sent you a separate email with all the details on how to claim your fabulous prize. As long as you’re in the U.S., we’ll get your prize shipped out right away. We're excited for you to enjoy your goodies and can’t wait to hear what you think!

A quick reminder to last week’s winner, Kim V.: You won last week's giveaway, and we’re still waiting to hear from you! Please check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize. We’re eager to send it your way as soon as possible. Thank you all for participating, and good luck to everyone in our future giveaways! Your enthusiasm and support make these moments truly special.