News broke last year that Walmart was locking up certain makeup and beauty at some of their stores and unfortunately, this led to a lawsuit. According to the New York Times, in 2019, a woman sued Walmart for racism because her store was locking up African-American personal care products.

The woman, Essie Grundy, purchasing a mere $0.48 comb made her feel humiliated and discriminated against due to the experience of having a store employee having to unlock the case to get the comb. She further stated all products that were “targeted at African Americans”� were locked under glass. This included combs, brushes, wave caps, etc.

It’s a little late for this but Walmart has confirmed it will stop putting ‘multicultural’ products in locked cases. In my opinion, it should have never been under a locked case to begin with. Talking about stereotyping a certain race…! Jeez guys.

The lock down only took place in about a dozen stores according to Walmart but many of my readers were quick to point out that their stores had these “precautions” (I use that term very, very loosely) in place. The locked cases drew criticism because it was implied that people of color couldn’t be trusted and really, when you’re specifically taking certain products and putting them under lock and key it speaks pretty loud and clear that you’re targeting a certain group of people.

Walmart spokesman Lorenzo Lopez told NBC News that the company is “sensitive to the issue and understands the concerns” and would be implementing the change in policy “as soon as possible.”�

“As a retailer serving millions of customers every day from diverse backgrounds, Walmart does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Like other retailers, the cases were put in place to deter shoplifters from some products such as electronics, automotive, cosmetics and other personal care products,” Lopez said.

Better late than never Walmart but really, this should have never happened to begin with.

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Committing to an exfoliating technique is a lot like a good relationship. Sometimes they’ll be messiness, sometimes they’ll be pain, but in the end you’ll come out of it glowing. Deciding on a physical or a chemical exfoliating product is the hardest part.

I have dabbled in the world of BHAs, AHAs, Lactic Acids, newfangled PHAs (which I’m convinced are a made up version of a BHA on a low calorie diet), etc… I just don’t do acids well. I have a very extensive skincare routine and adding in acids can sometimes be tricky when you’re playing around with a lot of different products on your face. Yes, you can rotate every other night what you’re using but acids just aren’t something I’ve ever really committed to. We never had any long term relationship together. As I get older I keep saying to myself that I’ll stop with the physical exfoliation and start going the chemical route but here I am still in a full time relationship with my favorite facial scrubs.

I have to be doing something right even without an acid in my routine as my skin is in excellent condition and I don’t look my age in the least.

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Urban Decay Naked Ultra Violet Eyeshadow Palette got an oddly early launch over on Cult Beauty today. It officially arrives on US shores starting June 17th. We all knew colorful Naked Palettes were coming. Naked Honey and Naked Cherry were just the tip of the iceberg here! With the original Naked Eyeshadow Palette gone but never forgotten it’s logical enough that Urban Decay is going to ride this train to the very ends of the universe. Not to mention people were legit upset that Urban Decay had gone so tame in recent years so, palettes like Cherry, Honey, and Ultraviolet are all Urban Decay’s original gangster MO.

Do we need the Urban Decay Naked Ultraviolet Eyeshadow Palette? I actually don’t. GASP! Shock! I know right?

If my mother wore makeup I’d probably tell you I’ve turned into my mother because she seems like she’s be a bare minimal type of girl. That’s me. I’m all about nude lately. I just like a really nude, natural look. Not to mention since this pandemic started I go even lighter with my makeup because face mask+Summer+makeup=hot mess.

Long gone are the days where I’m squealing over a purple eyeshadow palette. Did I ever? I don’t think I did. Purple wasn’t always a shade I had fits over. I know some people LOVE it but I’m not really all that into it. Can I make a suggestion for a moment? This big brown eyed girl would like a Naked Green Palette. Anyone have a suggestion for a name? Olive greens, hunter greens, all the greens to flatter my brown eyes please! K, thanks. You might see that come Fall 2020.

I know Urban Decay will send me a press sample of Naked Ultra Violet and I’m looking forward to digging into it but I’m not sure how impressed I’ll be with it. I find the assortment of peachy neutrals combined with lilacs and purples a little mismatched. Ok, ok, I know. You can’t have a completely purple palette there needs to be some transition otherwise you’ll have the issues we had with the Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette where we had to bring in other shades to blend things out well. But the color story here just doesn’t quite jive well in my opinion. I’d likely struggle with it a bit. I mean they threw a mint shade in here. But why though? That’s actually Lucid one of the shades that has a holographic shimmer finish. It has a holographic green pearl shift that can be worn alone or over purple to give it an ultraviolet light effect.

The palette contains 12 total shades in matte, metallic, and holographic shimmer finishes. The holographic shimmers work like a duochrome in their ability to shift. I’m actually in the minority as I really don’t like shifting shades. Sorry!?!

Shades:

• Trippin�
• Mind Slip
• Dazed
• Hacked
• VR
• Lucid
• Optimized
• Warning
• Cyber Punk
• Euphoric
• Purple Dust
• Digital

Die hard Urban Decay fans can grab the Urban Decay Naked Ultraviolet Eyeshadow Palette today at Cult Beauty (they ship worldwide).

Let me know if you plan on grabbing it.

Would love to hear your opinion on it.

Where to buy

Ulta Sephora

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Apparently millennials are spending way too much money on avocados. Bred, born, native New Yorker here meaning we pay $16 bucks or more for avo toast on a good brunch day. What the hell are we thinking? I’m almost positive I can do avocado toast for $2-4 bucks at home but I’m too scared I’ll burn the house down attempting it. Listen, I can burn boiling water over here. Adulting is hard enough bring cooking into it and I’m so scared I need you to hold me through it.

Avo toast, guac, and avocados being millennial makes it your meal of choice and a total stereotype but it sure is a fun one right? I just wrinkled my nose up and laughed a little. Sorry.

Speaking of avocados, did you know avocado oil helps hydrate your scalp and promotes to strengthen your hair while promoting growth. Briogeo knew that! That’s why they created the new Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfoods Hair Mask which is not just for millennials.

Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfoods Hair Mask is a new nourishing hair mask that acts to soften hair. It’s a great pick if you have longer, wavy hair like my own as it smooths and hydrates locks while helping to retain moisture. It contains avocado, kiwi, and spinach. After shampoo just apply a generous amount to your wet hair and leave it in for five to ten minutes before rinsing it out.

It’s on my list to try!

Want a review?

Where to buy

Sephora

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Hi there I’m addicted to Home Goods and that sort of extends to TJ Maxx too kind of?! You don’t understand how much I miss Home Goods. This is a source of many, many text conversations with my bestie Sam. We’re all over here holding our breath waiting for it to re-open but I have a feeling I’ll be too paranoid to actually go when it does.

I miss Home Goods more than I miss Nordstrom, more than I miss Sephora, more than I miss Target (I’ve been to Target but it’s a horrifying experience where I run around the store trying to dodge people because I’m convinced sharing any open space with anyone is going to mean I’ll catch something! Which means Target runs are sadly lacking over here and I miss it so much!). Lucky enough, the first place I hit at Target is the Hearth & Hand section and like, no one is ever there showing Joanna any love but me. I dunno why I head there first! I think I’m convinced Joanna personally comes into my Target on the daily to re-arrange the display and put out new stuff for me to throw my monies at. I am so not that person that’s paranoid or anxious but COVID has unlocked a paranoia level I’ve never experienced before in my life. I’m throwing it out there to the people who face anxiety and paranoia on the daily you’re my hero because I had no idea what you were dealing with until COVID-19 decided to pop into my life like a bad friend. I did go to Trader Joe’s last week and I was so excited how it was all handled even though I had to wait about 30 minutes to get in. Hell, I’ll wait as long as they keep the store half full and the carts sanitized. A girl needs her chocolate gnocchi, Cookie Butter, and Organic Riced Cauliflower. (P.S. I’m still trying to understand the Savory Banana & Nuts Trek Mix hype!).

Anyway……

I’m also sort of jealous of all you guys out there shopping. Not a lot has opened here yet. I ran across an account on Insta today that showed the Pat Mcgrath’s Mothership VI: Midnight Sun on sale at TJ Maxx for $89.99. I legit think my head exploded. You know TJ, sometimes there are some sick finds to be had. I mentioned a few weeks ago how much the luxury beauty brand world might be changing due to the pandemic but I really didn’t think it was going to go this far. If you told me I was going to walk into TJ and find Pat Mcgrath Eyeshadow Palettes I would call you a liar.

But here we are…..!

Does Pat Mcgrath popping up at TJ Maxx devalue the brand’s image?

Are you excited to see if you can score it at your local TJ Maxx?

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