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  • TULA 24/7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream

    Hello everyone!

    Let’s jump into it and I hope you’re having a beautiful day 🙂

    I received this moisturizer as a sample last year, and while it looks small, it is mighty. Like me. It has lasted the same length of time as my TULA face wash, and it was 0.5 ounces. I’m shocked, but the price of 0.5 ounces is $34 on the Sephora website. That’s highway robbery. I wouldn’t recommend it if the budget determines whether you purchase it.

    The TULA moisturizer has probiotics to soothe skin, prebiotics to maintain skin balance, and peptides to firm and even skin tone. In my experience, it’s a very basic moisturizer. You could substitute it for the Neutrogena one in similar packaging. It doesn’t provide intense hydration or dry out my skin. It doesn’t leave me extra plump (it does a little bit) or give me a nice glow.

    As you can see from the video, even in poor lighting, it doesn’t do anything spectacular. Honestly, I think I’m just disappointed in the price, which is why this review seems so harsh. LOL. It is certified clean at Sephora and is suitable for most skin types, which is good if you have the money to spend and super sensitive skin.

    I give it a 1.5/5 simply because of the price-to-size ratio. I believe it would be a better deal if you went up in size, but as someone focusing on getting the most bang for my buck and keeping an attainable budget, this does not seem like a good purchase. Also, I have only used it for a few weeks, so maybe my opinion would change if I used it for longer and could reap more results.

    Let me know in a comment if you’ve tried it or if you agree with me! Looking forward to hearing from you

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  • 6 Spring/Summer Fragrances You Need to Try!

    6 Spring Fragrances to try!

    Hello! Hi!

    I hope you’re having a better day than you were yesterday 🙂

    I’ve been allowing myself to try more new fragrances recently, especially with the transitioning seasons. I stepped into an expensive habit of purchasing perfumes about 6 months ago, and I haven’t looked back since. It’s a simple way to treat yourself and smell how you feel at the same time.

    Fragrances say a lot about a person, I think. When you take the time to pick out a perfume, it gives you a chance in the morning (if you’re not rushing) to peruse your collection. If you’re anything like me, it gives you the opportunity to think about which ones you want to purchase next.

    With Spring quickly melting into Summer, here are some of my recommendations for fragrances to match the seasons. They mostly fall into the sweet, fresh or floral families.

    1. Jo Malone // Peony and Blush Suede
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    Jo Malone // Peony and Blush Suede

    This fragrance is my everyday go-to. It smells clean and fresh, kind of like you just stepped out of the shower. I sometimes spray this on my (fake) hair so people can catch a whiff of it as I walk past them!

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    2. Burberry // Her

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    Burberry // Her

    The sweet notes in this perfume make it something I would wear specifically in the daytime. It’s very fruity-floral but doesn’t last very long one me. To make it one last, I have to pair it with a jasmine oil as a layer.

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    3. Dior // Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

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    Dior // Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

    This fragrance reminds me of the previous one, Burberry Her, except with more hints of freshness. Think of, a warm beach day mixed with a sweet (preferably alcoholic beverage), and this is your scent. This was one I bought for a trip, so every time I wear it I’m reminded of heat and sweets.

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    4. Marc Jacobs // Perfect

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    Marc Jacobs // Perfect

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    5. Hermes // Twilly eau Ginger

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    Hermes // Twilly Eau Ginger

    My newest addition to my collection, this one is powdery and spicy and a little bit musky at the same time. I love putting it on when I’m freshly out of the shower and a little goes along way with this one.

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    6. Ariana Grande // Cloud

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    Ariana Grande // Cloud

    This one is the most affordable of the list. I use this mostly at night because the fragrance doesn’t last very long on me. It’s super sweet and is a perfect fragrance for those who like something lighter and not very overpowering.

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