May 9, 2024

I Broke My Hand Soap Ban Today Because Bath and Body Work Summer Scents are Lit

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Dude, I have enough hand soap to last me a few lifetimes! Bath and Body Works and their damn seasonal hand soap collections have ensured I have enough hand soap to get me through the zombie plague, the end of the world, and possibly my lifetime if I’m reincarnated (if not someone is getting my collection willed to them when I go). I mean, my collection got me through COVID (and a few friends too who ran low and I gifted it out to them and family)! I put myself on a ban a while back ago and decided I wouldn’t purchase anymore until I used up everything I have. It’s been working out really well for me too because I’ve ran through a lot of my collection (it’s going to break my heart when Mistletoe Kiss is gone for good!). But today, well today, I broke my ban because wow the Bath and Body Works Summer 2024 Hand Soaps are pretty brilliant! My main excuse was it’s buy 3, get 3 free sitewide but really, it was the hand soap scents that got me.

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May 9, 2024

You Probably Don’t Need a Skincare Fridge But If You Do…

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Wakey, wakey friends! It’s another beautiful day in Gotham and it seems like Summer is likely coming our way soon! I hope everyone is doing great this week. We had the AC on this week since it’s been pretty hot and I have to admit one of the nicest things about the warm weather is enjoying cold skincare from the fridge. I know, I sound like a maniac but seriously, when you’ve had a long day of yucky humidity it’s nice to wash your makeup off and grab a chilled face mask from the fridge to put on your face or even the cool, refreshing feel of hyaluronic acid just out of the fridge.

I had a skincare fridge installed under one of my bathroom counters years ago but about a year ago I decided to indulge in a smaller one to put on my vanity. It cost me all of $34 and it was a nice little feature to add to my bedroom vanity. It actually broke down recently and after stalking Niki’s Side of Cleantok on the daily and watching her with her cute little skincare fridge I decided to find one like it for myself.

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May 8, 2024

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil Brings an Interesting Applicator to the Table

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Tarte Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil has arrived for Summer 2024 in 23 shades and it brings a rather interest applicator to the table. What is Tarte Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil? It’s Tarte’s latest lipgloss slash lip oil that promises to plump lips as it moisturizes with over 15 different oils which act to condition, smooth, hydrate, plump, and add shine and color to lips. The vegan and cruelty-free formula is paced with a slew of oils like apricot, sunflower, papaya, watermelon, coconut, flaxseed, plump, grapeseed, castor, and more! Sounds like our lips are going to be juicy this Summer.

I hate on Tarte for a lot of things but never on their launch of anything new in the Maracuja lip world. They give good lip and even I can’t be a Debbie Downer about the fact that the Maracuja Juicy Lip Collection is a solid offering from them. When it comes to eyeshadow palettes they aren’t exactly living in the world of innovation but I don’t think people can deny that their lip launches are excellent plus they seem to be really trying lately when it comes to introducing things I’m interested in trying like the new Shape Tape Glow Blush Bars!

This is the first time they are venturing into the world of lip oils and we’ve seen plenty of those lately haven’t we (Oh wait, I stand corrected there is the wonderful Sugar Rush Lip Oil!)? I’m still convinced iNNBEAUTY makes the best lip oils but maybe Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil will change my mind! I will say that lip oil is one of the most viral and popular products with Zoomers. I remember one of the first brands to actually do a lip oil was Milani. They introduced Moisture Lock Oil Infused Lip Treatment back in 2016 and I recall not being terribly impressed with it but since that time lip oils have just become a super popular item with brands releasing a round of different formulas almost every season! But for Tarte, this is their first trip into the world of lip oils and it looks like it’ll be a good one.

Their one major issue that may be a problem for certain users is the applicator they are using for these new lip oils. They went with a puff applicator which some people find a bit unhygienic and gross. It’s basically the same puff certain brands used to use for concealers. Think our old friend Maybellline Instant Age Rewinder Concealer or products like the old Visee CC Concealer! It’s not a application we normally see for lipglosses.

The launch includes both shimmer and shimmer-free shades which as we know isn’t how things went down with the original Maracuja Juicy Lip launch as the Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Shimmer Glass came much later! These are $26 each which is the same price as Maracujua Juicy Lip Sticks but I’m not sure if they are the same size. Will I try them? Absolutely. As I said Tarte rarely disappointed with their lip launches lately and these sound good!

You can snag Tarte Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil now on the brand’s website and they should be launching soon everywhere else.

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Tarte Ulta Sephora

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May 8, 2024

No One Told Me Clinique My Happy Cocoa & Cashmere Is Available In a Big Bottle and It’s On Sale? Get In My Cart!

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Wait one damn minute! No one told me Clinique My Happy Cocoa & Cashmere Perfume Spray is available in a 3.4 oz bottle! Shut the hell up! This is one favorites from the My Happy Fragrance Collection! It’s like a warm chocolate-y hug! This has notes of cocoa, vanilla, pink pepper, jasmine, and musk! It’s really difficult to describe but it’s sort of a fresh warm gourmand which isn’t really a thing but that’s what my nose picks up! I just got the larger bottle as I love the My Happy scents but I HATE the fact every single one was released in 0.5 oz bottles. They have now launched My Happy Cocoa & Cashmere in a 3.4 oz bottle along with My Happy Peony Picnic. I’m not sure if they have plans to release the other scents in larger sizes but I’m here for it. At the moment the larger bottles are 20% off at ulta.com plus you can score 5X points. I took advantage and got myself a larger bottle of my Happy Cocoa & Cashmere! Yay! Now, I only wish they’d do a matching body cream!

Anyone a fan of this scent?

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Ulta

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May 7, 2024

What’s Happening at Ulta This Week

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Ulta Sale

Ulta wants all your simoleons this week! They are pushing hard for Mother’s Day to say the least. Here’s a few things happening this week at ulta.com!

5X Points on Skincare (Activate in Dashboard) including Clarins, Sunday Riley, Good Genes, Peach & Lily, Murad, and More!
25% Entire Exuviance Skincare
30% Off Select Hair Tools
20% Off Clinique Fragrances
5X Points on Fragrance (activate in dashboard)
20% Off Buy Online, Pick Up in Store with Code MD2024 (Works on Select Prestige Brands)
Spend $60 and Get a Free 7 Piece Sampler with $60 purchase

Enjoy!

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Ulta

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