I was sitting on the patio yesterday when a stray ray of sunlight illuminated my leg, and I noticed, to my delight, that my natural radiance has returned. Yes, I could see tiny little sparkles all over my calf and ankle. Ben laughed when I pointed them out to him, but they make me very happy.
Okay, it's not natural, strictly speaking. My radiance is a result of finding a new source for Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizing Lotion, which isn't carried anymore in the store where I used to buy it. I looked everywhere I could think of, but couldn't find it anywhere, and couldn't find an acceptable substitute. This is a constant problem for me, and many other women, as well, I suspect.
I used to buy all my moisturizing products at Bath and Body Works, but I stopped shopping there several years ago for a couple of reasons. First of all, there was their incredibly annoying habit of systematically getting rid of every product they ever made that I actually used and liked. I tried not to take it personally, but there it was, all the same. The reason that I actually quit spending my money there, however, is that their parent company is politically red, that is to say, they contribute more money to Republican candidates than to Democratic ones.
I found this out at a nifty website called BuyBlue.org, which currently seems to be defunct. As a Democrat living in the corrupt red state of Ohio, I tend to feel somewhat disenfranchised. I can, however, "vote" with my purchasing dollar when I spend my money at establishments that support the same candidates that I support. So, no more shopping at Bath and Body Works for me.
When I found the Positively Radiant lotion, I was very pleased with it. It has a pleasant but not overpowering scent, and it rubs in easily without being sticky. It's not real expensive, and I could buy it at the local Walgreen's. Oh, and did I mention that it makes me naturally radiant? Then, as I said, they stopped carrying it. In desperation, I recently looked at one of the local grocery stores, even though I knew they never used to carry it. Now they do! I resisted the urge to buy all the bottles of lotion on the shelf, but a couple of weeks have passed now, so I may have to go back and get some more.
The next time you see me, if I look positively radiant, it's because I am, but it's also because of my lotion. (But don't tell anyone.)
2 comments:
Although closer to actual fact, Positively Sparkly Moisturizing Lotion was probably rejected for marketing reasons. Ever pick up a smooth stone at the shore and then let it dry and then look at it closely in the sun and it has lots of tiny sparkles? Well anyway that's the kind of pleasing sparkle we're talking about here. As distinct from that sparkle you get when you are looking for a birthday card and you accidentally handle one with sparkles and they get all over you and on your face and even in your hair and so on.
I was glad to learn that BuyBlue.org will be returning soon. I once used them pretty regularly and their ratings still guide my purchases. Except I will buy moisturizing products almost anywhere. Seemingly. Anyway, glad you got your radiance back!
That comment made me laugh out loud three times. That may be some type of record...
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