Glossier and Barkbox announced their collaboration, and on Friday, September 6, the collection dropped on Bark. The dog toys sold out almost instantly and is currently only available at a limited edition in the NY and LA Glossier stores. This is terrible news if you can’t make it to a Glossier store. It does, however, seem like BARK will be restocking the two popular toys, and hopefully so very soon. If you managed to get your hands on one of the toys, let us know what you think about it!
If you are willing to wait and keep your eyes out, this is good news. But, if you don’t care too much about the specific collab you are in luck. The number of cute dog toys we can buy our furry best friends is unlimited. And even though this was a very fun collaboration dog toys serve one purpose. To make our furry friends a tad happier. Here are a few picks of other fun, cute, toys you can buy for your best friend.
One thing I have learned about goop is that they have revolutionized expensive skincare. I received the goop GOOPGLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator in the mail and had no idea what the price of this jar was before I did a quick google search. For the high expense of $125 plus taxes, this exfoliator can be yours. The question is, is it worth the price? Well, I will tell you if it is without you having to spend the money to find out!
My first impression when I opened the jar was “Oh my god, I need to use this.” When you open it up, it looks like a whipped mousse, and you just want to touch it. For an exfoliator, this is a rare thing since it would usually look a bit more coarse. The smell is similar to other GOOPGLOW products. A subtle citrus smell resembling Vitamin C without being overpowering.
goop describes the goop GOOPGLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator as “a dual-action microdermabrasion exfoliator that delivers the benefits of both physical and chemical exfoliation, instantly polishing away roughness, smoothing uneven texture, and revealing a healthy-looking, glowing complexion”. Some of the key ingredients are micro-exfoliating minerals, glycolic acids, and Australian Kakadu plum.
I only exfoliate my skin when I feel like it’s dull and really needs it. I have used the goop GOOPGLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator for about a month now and think I have a pretty good experience with the product. My first impression of the product was, of course, the texture. I had never felt an exfoliator that was whipped and so soft. You also need the tiniest amount for your entire face, which may in some ways, make up for the steep price.
There is no doubt that the product works, and that it works really well. The end results have always been a soft, fresh face without redness or irritation. I do feel sometimes that exfoliators do not work the way that I want them too. But, the goop GOOPGLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator did work exactly the way I wanted to without excessive use. I’ve used it about 2 times per week and my skin has had a great past month. Breakouts have been minimal even during my period, and I have felt like Ive had more glow.
Personally, I think the price is absolutely outrageous, and I would probably not spend the money. Unless absolutely nothing else worked for me. But, I would buy this product as a staple and use only this one product because it is that good. If you have an exfoliator that works wonder for you, stay with it. If you feel like your skin is dull and nothing else works, save up the money and try it out. goop does not offer returns on any time that has been opened or used, so you really need to commit if you decide to purchase. Shop the GOOPGLOW line below.
This post is sponsored by Bioré but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Living in the city can be a real problem for your skin. Especially when you live in a big dense city with a lot of pollution like Los Angeles. I have definitely noticed how my skin has suffered from moving here. I am always trying to find great products to help my skin looking fresh, young and glowing. As the season change, my skin changes as well. But, it will always be a combination of an oily t-zone and dry to normal.
I got the opportunity to try the new Bioré Blue Agave Baking Soda Whipped Nourishing Detox Mask and the Bioré Blue Agave Baking Soda Balancing Pore Cleanser. Please note that the Detox Mask is not suited for people with sensitive skin as it contains menthol.
As mentioned, this cleanser is well suited for anyone with combination skin. The cleanser exfoliates dry skin and helps deep clean your skin. It also removes dirt, oil and clean out your pores. The cleanser is oil free and has a pH balanced-formula which will leave your skin smooth and refreshed. I personally saw instant results the morning after using the Cleanser. My pores are visibly less noticeable, and my skin feels soft and clean. The product was not harsh on my skin and I feel like I had a more balanced skin tone all over my face with less redness than usual. Blue Agave is known for soothing and nourishing the skin, so it makes sense that my skin looks and feel so good.
So besides for cleansing out the dirt and pollution. Why not use a mask to go even deeper and replenish your skin? All you need is 3-5 minutes (do not leave the mask on for longer than 5 minutes). The menthol in the detox mask creates an intense pore-tingly clean. The mask is whipped so it has a creamy texture and is very easy to apply onto skin. Once applied it has a cooling sensation and a small tingle. The menthol did not affect my skin in a negative way at all and now my skin feels so clean and smooth!
*Please note: Not for sensitive skin consumers or those with sensitives to menthol as it may cause short term flushing of the skin.*
If you’re interested in learning more, you can find further information about these products on biore.com. These products are also available at Walmart, ULTA, Target and Amazon.
This post is sponsored by Bioré, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Anyone that follows me knows that my enlarged pores is one of my main skin concerns. And it has been for quite some time. Bioré is one of the brands who focuses on pores, blackheads and acne so that is why I love using their products for these specific needs. I picked up their new products; Bioré Witch Hazel Toner and Bioré Witch Hazel Pore Strips from Walmart to try out. If you have been around for a while you’ll also know that I tried out their Charcoal line in a post last year.
Witch Hazel is good for many things and I love that Bioré decided to include that in both the Pore Strips and the Toner. Witch Hazel helps with tightening pores, and the salicylic acid helps treat blemishes.
The pore strips, if you’re not familiar with them already, helps lifting clogged pores and blackheads on and around your nose where you tend to be producing the most oil. These strips deep clean, remove blackheads, refine pores, and help prevent future breakouts. Using the toner after the pore strip helps with restoring the skins natural balance.
If you’re interested in checking these out i suggest that you go to your closest Walmart or you can find the toner here and the Pore Strips here.
When we went into 2018 I really though this was gonna be my year. I had so many ideas, and so many things I wanted to do, but I just never really got the motivation I needed to do them. 2018 has been more about self love and caring than anything. I have learned so much about myself in the past couple of months and it was definitely for the better.
I started a new school which was much harder than my previous one. I moved and made new friends, experienced new things. I gained a lot and I lost a lot but it was exactly what I needed. I really cleansed out the negative in my life, the negative experiences, the negative people and I stopped saying yes and started saying no. I learned that it is nothing wrong in caring about yourself and what you need before others sometimes.
Its been a year when I started caring about things like doing my nails and getting my brows done. Not because other people do it but because I wanted to and it made me feel better about myself. I decided to start taking baths or relax in the jacuzzi at least weekly just to wind down and I have slowly starts toe exercise more and more because I mentally and physically the need to go to the gym, not because I “should” go to the gym.
The last time I did any kind of hairstyle was like years ago. I have just had like the simple long cut trimmed hair for so long that I felt it was time. I got longer bangs and trimmed my hair and I am actually loving it. It just adds some dimension. For anyone wondering I went to Gold On Grand Salon in DTLA and will probably continue to go there. Support your small businesses people.
This is the season to keep up with your skincare routine so I wanted to share this 12 Days To Glow Advent Calendar with you guys. Its a great gift for yourself or someone else and even though Christmas is almost here it doesn’t necessary have to be an advent calendar. Its just a fun idea to open and get a new item every day for 12 days. The back of the packaging does reveal the calendars contents, but you don’t know which day you will get what.
The calendar features 12 travel sized products to help your skin glow during this winter season. My favorite part about these calendars are that you get the chance to try something new AND the travel friendly sizes can be used for your holiday travels as well. I know for sure that a few of these items will be coming with me on my Portland trip!
Do you guys have any favorite beauty calendars this year? Share them in the comment section 🙂
Unfortunately it seems like the calendar has sold out, but Dermalogica has a ton of other Holiday Gift Sets available if you click here.
This is a Sponsored post with Selfridges. All Words and opinions are 100% my own.
Selfridges has always been a one-stop-shop for all of my favorite luxury purchases. And I am so happy to have the opportunity to write about their most recent launch. Selfridges’ international shipping service for fragrances.
Selfridges are now shipping fragrances all over the world including The Middle East, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan as well as the US. They carry some of my absolute luxury fragrance brands like Jo Malone,Roja Parfum, Dior Fragrance, Le Labo and Guerlain. That makes Selfridges the perfect international destination for me to purchase my fragrances. And the best part is that shipping usually only takes 2-3 business days so I can have my order in no time.
In celebration of the launch I went right ahead to order myself a new fragrance. I decided to go with the Guerlain Champs-Élysées eau de toilette. The bottle of the fragrance is just absolutely stunning. They call it the Bee Bottle and it was designed in 1853 by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain for the Empress Eugénie. The fragrance itself is a perfect blend of rose, almond tree wood and blackcurrant berries.
Of course, this was one of many choices available at Selfridges. So, I have linked all of my favorite fragrances down below for you.
The Balm sent me a package with all the shades of their new Creamy Lip Stain and I am so excited to be sharing this product with you guys! The Balm Jour Creamy Lip Stain comes in 8 different shades and are named by greeting phrases from different countries round the word. You can find shades as Hello, Ni Hao, Ciao and more in the collection.
