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Isabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

About the Muse

Isabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

The Ulta Fall Haul 2024 Sale starts this now! I always like this event as Ulta marks down a lot of drugstore brands like Tree Hut! Start your cart now with the offers below and many, many others!

Some of this year’s deals include:
30% Off Viral Brands like Banilla Co, TonyMoly, Cocokind, Byoma, Honest Beauty and more!
Buy 2, Get 1 Free NYX Cosmetics (Great time to haul new items like The Face Glue Gripping Primer and Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush)
25% off La Roche-Posay Toleriane & Lipikar Collections
25% Off CeraVe Cleansers, Moisturizers & Eye Treatments
30% Off Real Techniques and Ecotools (Includes Sets)
25% Off Tree HutEntire brand
40% Off Juvia’s Place Face & Eye
30% Off Morphe Eye Palettes & Complexion
Up to 30% Off Select Body Care from Soap & Glory, Nemat, Hempz, Pacifica, Lanolips and more!
Buy 1 Get 1 50% off KitschEntire brand
25% Off Not Your Mother’s

This is just a preview of the items available with a ton more on the website!

Where to buy

Ulta

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Well, I guess we better haul the Summer Fridays The Mini Neutrals Lip Butter Balm Set and The Lip Butter Balm Set that launched for Holiday 2024 before the ten year olds do. Seriously, for some reason, the tweens love Summer Fridays as much as Drunk Elephant.

In all seriousness, one of the biggest trends in the makeup world when it comes to Zoomers is lip balms and lip oils. Oddly, I’m surprised by that but when you really think about it I shouldn’t be. Why? Because let’s all sit back for a second and remember that our gateway drug into the world of makeup was likely a flavored Chapstick or Bonne Bell Dr Pepper Lip Smacker (Didn’t everyone own that damn shade? It pre-dated Clinique Black Honey!). I’ve told you before but in case you’re new around here I truly believe my love of makeup began when I ate my father’s Cherry Chapstick when I was a child. Yes, like bit a chunk off and ate it. As I recall it tasted good.

But in all seriousness, with all the variety of makeup out there, I do find it odd that Zoomers are really, really into lip balms and lip oils. We didn’t have that kind of variety growing up so Maybelline Kissing Coolers was like a Tarte 100 Shade Eyeshadow Palette back in the day! But I guess sometimes never change and Zoomers are just discovering the joys of makeup and tiny little lip products are what are getting them into it.

As for Summer Fridays they have two Holiday Gift Sets that are sure to sell out. Their Lip Butter Balms are very, very popular! I grabbed the Mini Neutrals Lip Butter Balm Set earlier today. It’s $25 bucks for four 0.16 oz shades that it even includes the new Iced Coffee flavor! Plus you get Vanilla, Vanilla Beige, and Brown Sugar. A great little nude selection of shades for Fall! I could be terribly wrong but I don’t think it’ll be around for the Holidays so grab it while you can! For those that want a big more we have the Summer Fridays The Lip Butter Balm Set ($49) three full size butters in Cherry, Pink Sugar, and Sweet Mint. Don’t worry, this one might stick around a while longer! And if you just want the newest shade, Iced Coffee, it’s available in a full-size for a limited time for $24.

Summer Fridays Holiday 2024 is available now at Sephora!

Where to buy

Sephora

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Start plotting your cart! Tomorrow, Saturday, September 21st, get 40% off sitewide at bathandbodyworks.com plus free shipping on orders of $50 with code HELLOFALL. Serious, question do I get the Luminary? LOL naaa…! Prob not! Still too expensive for this girl! But I will stock up on Fall goodies. Odd, as they don’t normally do 40% around this time of the year! They hold off for Cyber Monday to give us this big a deal. How can they top it? Or can they even for the Holiday shopping season? 40% off is generous that’s for sure.

Enjoy the sale!

Where to buy

Nordstrom

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It’s Friday and I’m of the mentality Fridays are for treating your self to something special. You worked hard this week and deserve a nice dinner, a night out, a little romantic stroll down the Target Halloween aisle, or maybe a little makeup and beauty treat. No one is judging you for wanting to grab something before the Holidays have even begun! And facts are facts, the Holiday 2024 Beauty Gift Sets are coming fast and furious at the moment!

Last night my boyfriend took me to the movies and my best friend had me craving cake and she insisted that the white cake slice from Wegman’s was the most amazing thing ever so while we were at the movies I Instacarted a little Weggy’s order and in it included that white cake slice. Since it was 1AM-ish when we got home it was technically Friday so, I TREATED myself. And man, it was expensive for that one slice but it was amazing. I highly recommend trying it. I’m not one for cake slices from the supermarket as normally they look amazing but are either too rich, too sweet, or stale. You know who’s guilty of this? Walmart (and Whole Foods but that’s a story for another day)! They always have these rich elaborate cake slices and dessert cups on display but they always taste horrible! I never bothered grabbing a slice at Wegman’s because I’m always disappointed with slices of anything at the supermarket. But man, this was good. Not too sweet, creamy frosting, and soft, moist cake. Delicious!

I also, treated myself to some beauty! I got the Tower 28 Beauty Mini Lil Softies Tinted Lip Treatment Set which is $20 bucks so, not breaking my bank with this one! Plus I love this formula so much! It comes with : A four mini LipSoftie Tinted Lip Treatments including a new shade and flavor exclusive to this kit which is Sugar Plum! It’s a sheer mauve. My favorite shade is in here as well, Dulce de Leche (I’mw earing it below) as well as Ube Vanilla (sheer burgundy) and Watermelon Kiwi (sheer pink). I figured before the 10 years old at Sephora buy this and it goes out of stock I better grab it!

Here are a few other treat yo’ self sets that won’t break the bank!

OLEHENRIKSEN Party Pout Lip Duo Kit $30
If you love yourself some Pout Preserve this is your chance to get two of them ($44 value) for $30 bucks. This set includes Citrus Sunshine and Blood Orange Spritz!

Buxom Cheers to Dolly Plumping Lip Gloss and Lip Liner Gift Set $25
I love this set and I have it in my cart right now so, yeah, I see a purchase in my future. You can get Power Line Lip Liner, Full-On Lip Polish, and Full-On Lip Cream in Buxom’s bestselling pink shade, Dolly!

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa Perfume Travel Set $34
At this point I’m pretty sure we all own all the Sol de Janeiro scents but if you don’t this little set is adorable! It includes 1 oz bottles of Cheirosa 62, Cheirosa 68, Cheirosa 40, and Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mists.

Kosas Mini Blush is Life Trio $30
This is ADORABLE! I love these blushes and this set includes three mini ones in Butterflies (cool baby pink), Blissed (warm peachy pink), and Euphoria (cool pinky mauve)!

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Blush and Luminize Trio $35
Everyone knows Selena’s Soft Pinch Blushes are ridiculously pigmented so minis are the way to go! This set includes two mini blushes in Virtue and Beloved as well as a Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Mini in Enliven!

Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set $25
Not everyone is a Pillow Talk girlie or guy! I love the shade but I know some people find it a bit too nude. The good news is Charlotte created a few variations of it and I’m happy to see her Holiday Sets are now offered in all four shades of Pillow Talk now! This set is available in four different shades and includes a mini Pillow Talk Lipstick and Liner in your choice of pinks!

LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Plump, Firm & Glow Set $34
Bouncy & Firm Brightening Sleeping Mask is prob my fav version of Laneige’s sleeping mask! I purchased it when it first launched and I’ve gotten through one jar and a half already. It’s a lovely, moisturizing formula that leaves skin looking soft and juicy in the AM. This contains a mini version of it and the lip treatment along with a full-size Bouncy & Firm Eye Brightening Sleeping Mask!

Have you treated yourself to any of the new Holiday drops yet? Which ones?

Where to buy

Sephora Ulta