Darphynia's Diary

It's nearly time for summer vacation, and what better way to protect yourself than with the Sun Safety Kit from Sephora?  The 16 pieces of SPF fun are encased in a hot pink and clear train case, perfect for traveling.  Find your new favorite SPF product with the deluxe samples in the kit.  Because of their size, each product fits perfectly in any bag, whether you are driving or flying.  The best part is that $20.00 of the purchase price has gone to benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation !  One of my all-time favorites products is in the kit-- fresh  sugar lip treatment, because your lips need protection, too!  Questions?  Leave them in the comments below, or shoot me an e-mail .    How to Enter: 1.  Like the blog page. And that's it!  An easy step for one great gift, and of course, shipping is included.  The winner will be chosen at random and announced on June 22nd.  Good luck! Side 1. Image courtesy of sephora.com Side 2. Image courtesy of sephora.com

Just when I thought things were calming down, they took a turn, which means I've been a busy bee!  There are going to be a couple of exciting giveaways over the next month, so be sure to subscribe to stay updated.  I will have several reviews up soon, I promise, that will even include one for Medieval Times, and who doesn't love a knight in shining armor? Thank you all for being so patient. Stay beautiful!

The older I get, the more my skin changes.  I went from never breaking out to breaking out (I guess my skin is making up for lost time), and I HATE it.  Nature's Chemist provides high-quality, organic, 100% pure essential oils to combat skin concerns.  Dr.  Lori Culberson, founder of Nature's Chemist, received her PhD in chemistry, and knows exactly what works.  She took the time to research the combinations and quantities of oils to create the most effective skincare.   Image courtesy of Nature's Chemist I must admit that I am fairly new to face oils.  I always thought that it would just leave my skin feeling like an oil slick...boy, was I wrong!  Not only have the breakouts all but stopped, I also don't have the dry patches that I did before, and the oils are very lightweight.  Prior to my absence, I was in the mountains, which completely dried out my skin (have you noticed that?).  These oils saved my face.  They also smell nice; I like the smell of tea tree

I look forward to the Sun Safety Kit every year, and this year's set was especially nice since there was only one tanning product.  The Sun Safety Kit is not yet available online, but most (if not all) of the stores have them now.  I apologize for the glare; I should have probably taken a photo of just the products...but I didn't. This year's kit features SPF products from:  fresh (one of my favorite lip balms!), Peter Thomas Roth, Josie Maran, Supergoop!, Korres, Origins, Ole Henriksen, Amore Pacific, and more.  All of the products are wrapped up in a clear plastic train case trimmed in pink.  I will post the complete list following the pictures.  Using an SPF, even when it's overcast, it so important.  Your skin is constantly exposed and deserves to be protected.  This kit is great for you or as a gift.  The variety allows you to try out different brands and textures/consistencies so you can figure out what best suits you. Side 2 Side 1 Donating

During CES, we came upon the Life n Soul booth.  They have earbuds, headphones, speakers, and so much more.  They also make the KiiTAG 2, and you can read more about that here .  If you haven't yet, definitely check out their products because they are well worth it.  Below is more about the company, and I can't thank Ronny & Beth enough for their time. Image courtesy of lifensoul.com 1.   Where and in what year was your business established?  Who founded your business? Ronny Tsai founded Life n Soul in 2013 in Irvine, CA. 2.   Who is your target consumer base? Our products are part of the Bluetooth audio and gadget and our target consumer base is comprised of young adults and technology-savvy individuals. 3.   In one word, how would you describe your current customers? Cutting-edge 4.   Please describe the process behind the establishment of your business (i.e. How the concept came about, the mission/purpose of your business, etc.)

...and I'm sorry!  But, sometimes life has a way of kicking us in the pants.  I've been indisposed for nearly a month; now I'm back & kickin' back into gear.  My life, generally, is quite monotonous, yet every so-often something comes up.  Here are some things that have been going on since on leave: -  My birthday!  Yes, Cinco de Mayo is my birthday...but my actual due date was August 19th...doesn't that mean I should have two birthdays?  Kidding, of course! -  I fell back in love with my epilator.  For those of you who have used them, you know the pain they can cause.  The first time I tried it on my underarms, I literally thought I would pass out from the pain.  Now, I LOVE it, since arm I only need to touch up every 1-2 weeks.  It also saves on razors. -  I realized how much the "little things" really do mean, and how much I (personally) have taken for granted. -  Cooking has always been a passion, and now I'm exploring recipes from all