December 19, 2017

SJP Stash Unspoken Arrives

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SJP Stash Unspoken Eau de Parfum has arrived at Ulta and I couldn’t be happier as I can use my extra 20% Off coupon code to grab this up (they sent another one today, check your email). Last year, Sarah Jessica Parker introduced Stash and much to my teenage inner boy’s delight said it smelled liked body odor.

Wait, what?

Yup. She was quoted as saying that. But I totally understand what she was going for when she said that. Stash is a masculine fragrance which has a worn out smell. It smells like your boyfriend misting his favorite cologne in the morning and come home a little hot and tired. It’s hard to describe but it has a worn out men’s cologne scent that I find very comforting. I thought at first sniff it might be a Kate Walsh Boyfriend return but it sadly, isn’t anything like my beloved Boyfriend Perfume (Please Kate, won’t you bring it back!?).

Now I am slightly concerned about Stash Unspoken as it looks like it might be a more feminine scent. The reason I loved the original so much was because it smelled so masculine. I liked that it was a unisex blend. The new version has softer, woodsy and floral notes. They describe it as sparkling which makes it sound WAY more feminine than the original.

The base is a musky, sandalwood, tonka bean one but the top and heart are created with softer notes like pink peppercorn, wisteria, and honeysuckle. None the less, I’ll totally blind buy this as I’m sure I’ll enjoy it.

SJP Stash Unspoken is available now at ulta.com.

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December 19, 2017

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Face Lotion Review & Swatches

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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Face Lotion with Sunscreen SPF 30 ($17.99) is a new facial lotion with a matte finish that contains ceramides as well as a broad spectrum protection. I’m actually not a fan of moisturizers that contain SPF as I tend to like to apply my own high-level sunscreen on top of my own moisturizer which doesn’t contain SPF already built in. I just don’t trust something created to protect my skin and hydrate it as the same time. Another reason is because most moisturizers that contain sunscreen contain rather low levels of sunscreen and also, I sunscreen needs to be applied quite liberally and I don’t feel like applying a quarter-sized moisturizer with sunscreen is nearly enough to protect my skin. So, I apply my a separate sunscreen in conjunction with my own moisturizer.

However, this doesn’t mean I’m not up for trying new things. Cerave has been very good to me which made me purchased their new Ultra-Light Moisturizing Face Lotion. I thought maybe this would make a nice Winter moisturizer since I don’t need as much SPF as I do in the Summer months plus I get the benefits of a moisturizer that contains good for my skin Ceramides.

Here’s my thoughts!

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December 19, 2017

Sephora Lipstories Lipstick Review & Swatches

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Sephora #Lipstories Lipstick is a new $8 lipstick available in a wide variety of shades and three different finishes of matte, metallic, satin, and cream. If you read my prior post on these Sephora aims for you to create your own story across social media using these lipsticks with the hashtag #lipstories. They feel like fragrance lipstick shades can evoke a certain memory or even create a new one and each of these lipsticks is inspired by a story, adventure, or experience in your life that has happened or is awaiting for you to create.

It’s a cute idea and a completely affordable one as well as they are a mere eight dollars each which means you can happily pick up a few shades without breaking the bank. Each lipstick has a unique label inspired by the shade and a possible adventure in life you may take. I thought the labels were adorable. For my first purchase, I choose the shade Matinée which is a pretty brown undertoned raspberry. I choose the shade not based on color but just my love of cinema. Corny I know but it was the first shade that caught my attention as I’m a major fan of foreign and indie films. Like books, film can take you completely away from all the insanity of life and put you in a happy, calm spot for two to three hours so that the stress of your day just seeps away. I am very guilty of using a good movie to shake off a long, hard day at work. If you haven’t seen it already my latest love is The Shape of Water. I can’t believe I’m saying this considering his body of work but this is one of del Toro’s best films. I loved it! Go and see it over the long Holiday weekend if you haven’t already!

But how about this Sephora Lipstories Lipstick…

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December 19, 2017

Christmas Clearance with Free Shipping

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Macys.com has updated their sale section with some excellent deals that are worth peeking at! Here’s a few that caught my eye! And don’t forget ALL BEAUTY SHIPS FREE!

All Philosophy Shower Gels are $10 each! I wonder what this means! I’ve seen these on sale across many different retailers lately and I’m wondering if they blame to eliminate them completely from their permanent collection or if they are planning a relaunch. It would seem weird if they stop them completely as their 3-in-1 formula put them on the map!

I posted this in an earlier post but it is worth a re-mention here! All Benefit Box o’ Powder Blushes are $14.50 today only including Galifornia. Don’t get confused as there are mini versions for $15 on the site but the full-size versions which are typically $29 are $14.50 today only.

MAC Snow Ball Holiday Kit includes four full-size lipsticks and is $22! That’s $5.50 per lipstick! Sweet deal!

On my list are Elizabeth Arden Gelato Crush Cool Glow Cheek Tints which are a cushion blush! These are $13.25 each! I also have the Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Bold Liquid Lipstick ($11) on my list!

If you didn’t pick up the Buxom Ferocious Flirt Gift Set at Ulta because of shipping now is a good time to get it for $21 with free shipping!

Urban Decay Heavy Metals Metallic Eyeshadow Palette is still $39 and worth a pick up as a gift or to get for yourself if you don’t already have it!

There are LOTS of other items available but these are just a few that caught my eye. I’m just picturing boxing day sales if we already have all this clearanced out!

Shop now at macys.com.

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