August 16, 2017

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Irish Coffee Buttercream Perfume Oil Review

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Irish Coffee Buttercream Perfume Oil is one of two new coffee scented perfumes that recently launched at the Lab to support Transgender Rights in the Military. Apparently, both oils are part of an upcoming Fall 2017 Collection that will feature more coffee blends but Beth, one of the creative geniuses and minds behind BPAL, decided to launch the oils early and donate proceeds to National Center for Transgender Equality and for the American Civil Liberties Union.

Speaking of coffee perfumes….

Miskatonic University was one of the first perfume oils I purchased from BPAL. Contrary to what the Lab said about it smelling like Irish coffee, dusty tomes and polished oakwood halls I felt for sure it would smell like embalming fluid, fresh rotting flesh, with the rusty tang of blood and faintly of Dr. Herbert West’s cheap cologne. I’ve always pictured dear old Dr. West as smelling like Axl Body Spray, you know a try to hard type of guy. It in fact, ended up smelling just like coffee though. I suppose if you roamed the libraries of Miskatonic University you might just run into the legendary Cthulhu sipping a steaming mug of coffee with a fluffy layer of whipped cream while casually flipping through the Necronomicon. I mean, the Cthulhu wouldn’t be so bad ass if he had a whipped cream mustache right?

I’m mentioning this because if you already own Miskatonic University or you’ve attended any lectures in your imagination (I know I have) you might already be fairly familiar with the scent of Irish Coffee Buttercream as they smell quite a good deal alike.

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August 16, 2017

Lathers n Lights Halloween and Fall 2017

So, it’s too early for Fall and it’s too early for Halloween. That’s what I keep hearing. BUT TO HELL WITH THAT! I’m burning Fall candles, I’m washing my hands with Fall soaps, I’m having a blast over hear celebrating the season before it has a chance to even arrive. Screw it! You know what? When September 1st hits I’m going to start decorating.

K, thanks so much!

It’s weird because I am oddly annoyed when I see Christmas trees pop up at the end of October at Target. I want to rip the displays down with my teeth. I’m all like, “Y U RUSH FALL FOR DAMN YOU!” But when I start seeing Fall decor in the middle of Summer I’m all, “BRING IT!!!!!!!!!”

Today, I noticed that my very favorite e-tailer in all of Internet-land has launched their Halloween and Fall Collection. I wanted to bring this to your attention because they have brilliant Fall scents! I swear they have over 30 fragrances with some sort of pumpkin note alone! Best part? You can pop any of their fragrances into any number of bath, body, and hair care products. They have body scrubs, body lotions, perfumes, shampoo, conditioner, whipped body cream, whipped body soap, you name it and they can take any number of their 100’s of Fall or Halloween fragrances and pop it into the product of your choice.

Pretty sweet right?

Shop the Fall goodness at www.lathersnlights.com.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Lathers n Lights I just love their stuff.

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August 16, 2017

Sephora $50 Gift Certificate for 2000 Points

I have two million Sephora Reward Points burning a hole in my virtual wallet which I’ve never used but today I was tempted by the Sephora $50 Gift Certificate for 2000 points reward. Sadly, it sold out in a blink of an eye. I hope they bring it back because up until now not a single thing has interested me enough to splurge my points on but I’d be willing to give over 2000 points (basically the equivalent of $2000 dollars) for a $50 Gift Card.

You see, Sephora is obviously listening to people rant about how much better Ulta’s Reward System is as Ulta offers cash rewards. Sephora is obviously in direct competition with Ulta but that seems more evident than ever before considering some of the changes they have made recently. For example, this new development of offering points for gift cards and also the new Sephora Weekly Wow deals which is a lot like Ulta’s Hot Deals that offers discounted products for one day only.

Whether you’re Team Ulta or Team Sephora you have to admit some of the new programs Sephora is establishing are a step in the right direction. Of course, there is the fact I had to spend $2000 to get that $50 card……! But hey, it’s still the best reward I’ve seen since they started up the weekly Reward Bazaar.

What do you think?

Are you hopeful they’ll bring back the gift certificate reward?

I sure do!

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August 16, 2017

Guerlain Intense Liquid Matte Lipstick for Fall 2017

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Guerlain is getting mighty serious about mattes for Fall 2017. As you already know, KissKiss Matte Lipstick has launched in a few shades and now Guerlain Intense Liquid Matte Lipstick joins the Fall line up.

I guess we haven’t seen the last of matte long-wearing lipsticks yet as they are coming at us full force this season. Guerlain’s new creamy velvety lip color has the texture of the gloss and the pigment of a lipstick with a smooth, comfortable matte finish rich in hyaluronic acid. It also contains tiger grass which apparently gives the formula a hydrating feel.

Matte lipsticks in general have become a lot more friendly in recent years and the formulas are a lot more easy to wear without sucking moisture from your lips. I suspect Guerlain’s formula will be amazing as their lipstick range typically never disappointed.

Guerlain Intense Liquid Matte Lipstick is available now at Sephora.com for $32.

Are you into the matte metallic rage taking over Fall at the moment? I’m a little unsure how I feel about it. I’m not into either finish in all honesty…..!

How about you?

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August 16, 2017

Bath & Body Works Halloween 2017 Candles Launch

The Bath & Body Works Halloween 2017 Candle selections are starting to pop up and I’m starting the feel the need to hoard because “OMG CUTE LABELS”!

Sadly, the fragrances are a bit blah! They have a Happy Halloween Candle which is scented like Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin and Vampire Blood which is a blend red strawberry, jasmine, and plum. I’m one of those people that really isn’t a big fan of Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin and Vampire Blood is a scent they commonly do in hand soap. It’s all a bit boring. I wish they’d do some funkier scents for Halloween.

Not that anyone is asking me BUT if I were on the creative control board for Bath & Body Works Candles I’d do scents like candy corn mixed with marshmallow, caramel apple with smoky bonfire notes, apple cider and clove, a bag full of candy with notes of fruity hard starburst mixed with the scents of snack size Snickers, M&M’s, and Twix.

Sadly, that never happens! But I’m obsessed and want these for the labels. They’ll look cute nestled in with my Yankee Candle Boney Bunch display I guess!

I truly do appreciate Bath & Body Works going all out for Halloween but I wish wish they’d stop recycling and start creating some new, unique items for the Holiday and Fall season!

Bath & Body Works Halloween 2017 Candles are available now on their site and launching soon in stores.

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