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Nomad Cosmetics

Everist

Dagne Dover

Warby Parker

Tatcha

COSRX

RISE Brewing Co

Laneige 

Dew of the Gods

Conditioner

Setting spray

Sunscreen 

Concealer

contacts

Oat milk latte

Oat milk vanilla latte

Original black cold brew

London Fog Latte

Mina

Nova

Nomad Air

Blue Water Gel Eye Cream

Indigo Overnight Cream 

face primer

Thick AF conditioner that really changes the texture of my hair... At least while I'm in the shower. I have only used Everist twice since I ordered it through Thingtesting. What I've read and what I've experienced makes sense and I really do like how it leaves my hair. I definitely need more time to suss out if Everist is worth it, but I'm digging all of the things. I love that the tube came with a metal key that slides onto the tube to help ensure you get every last drop of the time. The packaging is simple but there is no need for fancy. I have a lot of hair and each strand is coarse. I need conditioners that are thick. Like mega thick. That's what Everist is for me. I want to really examine the long term benefits of using it. When I have at least a month's worth of experiences with it, I will edit my review, to further expand on my experience. This does not feel like drugstore conditioner at all. The average price of the tube is reasonable. I got to try it for half off but I may have purchased it regardless of whether I got a discount or not. I can speak to the value, and as of right now, I'm really happy with the product as of 09/28/23. 

We need to talk. I've been avoiding writing this review because I legitimately feel bad about how awful I thought the London Fog flavor tea was. I'm still trying to put my finger on what it tasted like. What I can tell you is that it did not elicit any core memories of what Earl Gray tea has tasted like in my life. I was pretty bummed because I was absolutely looking forward to trying that flavor over all of the others. I definitely think the flavor needs to be reworked. 

As for the coffees I tried. They are all very oat milk forward with coffee coming in as the afterthought. My favorite... And mind you, I don't order mocha coffees ever... Was the mocha flavored coffee. This one had the most balanced flavor out of all of the ones I tried. The vanilla one was disappointing too. I usually like my coffee to be creamy and flavor forward. I do order oat milk when I get coffees in my day to day life, so I'm familiar with what it tastes like. I imagine that some people are going to feel like I do and some may prefer for their coffee to taste more like the "creamer" they use. 

If I saw a can in a store cooler, had I not already tried it, I would have been attracted to the packaging and probably would have bought it. I would have been more disappointed than what I feel now. I am good having tried a variety of Rise coffees and don't feel like I need to dip my toe in that oat milk pond again. 

If the flavors were more balanced, I would be willing to give more circles, stars, etc. But for today, I am going to hard pass and just keep keeping on. 



I LOVE some of the products but I have seen a lot of bubbling with the neoprene bags that are posted on Poshmark and Mercari. I want to like that style of bag but with the price point of each item, it is not appealing to see so many of the same issues with that material. 

I love the mina toiletry bag. I have three of them. They have a really cool Velcro partition you can put into the bag that definitely helps keep things organized. I use them for my makeup brushes. 

I have bought two of the Nova sling bags because of how they look. I can't seem to fit all of my stuff into them so either they are too small for me or I carry too much stuff. I'll say it's a me thing. I was introduced to this brand by a YT influencer that I really like. We have different styles so I didn't buy what she liked, however she did introduce me to the brand. I like the quality, the amount of pockets and storage, and the unique look of the products. There are a lot of choices too. I will stay away from the bags that are made out of the neoprene but other than that, I will definitely continue buying DD bags. 

Always exciting and highly pigmented, this indie makeup brand bases their palettes on different geographic regions all over the world. My favorite palette is the grungy look of the Ghost town USA palette that was released in the fall of 2023. I have never been disappointed by their releases. For the quality of the products, I believe that the price points are pretty reasonable. 

This is some of the best skincare I've used in the past few years. Their lip masks are usually what is raved about, but I'm a huge fan of their actual skincare line. The blue algae toner, essence, serum, moisturizer, and eye cream are all stand alone products that really help my combo skin. My two favorites that I absolutely would rebuy are the eye cream and the Revitalizing Toner Essence. While the essence isn't an absolutely necessary step in a skincare routine, the instant feel of hydration is so refreshing. I know they offer two other toner essences, one that is clarifying but I can't remember what the other one is specifically for. 

The viscosity of the toner is almost like the feel of an aloe juice, if that makes sense. It's more silky and thicker than most other toners I've used. I like the hydrating toner from Fenty and find that both are comparable to each other. Definitely a component in my skincare routine that I won't skip even though it's not considered a must have, but more of a luxury. 

The other product that feels amazing and is also extremely hydrating is the eye cream. It's not heavy at all. A little bit goes a very long way. It's a silky gel cream product that can be used under makeup. Not many eye creams are light enough to use during a daytime skin routine. 

I like K Beauty and I do like trying new products. I bought Laniege products from Marshalls last year and that was my introduction to the brand. 

During the Sephora VIB sale, I went into the store to get some things and there was an SA that had me try a few of the products in the store. I was seriously sold based on that brief experience. 

I'm attaching pictures of the products so you can see that I definitely am using the products.

I don't write reviews just to write them. I do write them to inform others so they have information to make educated decisions regarding if products are worth their time and money. 

Even though I have multiple products in their skincare line, I'm focusing on the two products that I would absolutely keep in my routine. I think the other products are good. Do I think I have products that are equal to or better for my skin needs? Yes. I think there are other products I would reach for more, but the toner essence and the gel cream are products that have now become must haves in my routine. 

I had no idea that Warby Parker sold contacts but when I needed to get another supply, I was looking for an online retailer I could trust, that would have fair prices, and wouldn't take forever to get my contacts to me. 

The prices were much more reasonable compared to buying my contacts from my eye doctor. I would absolutely purchase my contacts through WP again. 

I love skincare, if you haven't noticed. Tatcha's price point can be intimidating to some. Look at my other reviews to find skincare that matches your budget. If you are willing to put money out for skincare, this is absolutely the company to support. 

I prefer the dewy cream to the water cream. I actually love the entire dewy line. 

I've recently ventured out to try two different lines of Tatcha's and I'm here for it. The silk canvas primer is so decadent and smooth. Tarte wants to be Tatcha with their primer. It smooths the skin without drying it out. I have combo skin. My forehead and nose can shine like the top of the Chrysler building. The primer absolutely helps my foundation lay smoothly and stay. 

The other product I'm loving is the Tatcha Indigo Overnight Cream. Talk about rich and decadent. Especially during the winter, your skin will absolutely thank you if you use this at night. Definitely don't recommend using it during the day. It's an overnight cream for a reason. It's too much cream for our skin and makeup to handle in the morning. I noticed a difference the first night but maybe my results are not typical. I want to say that, in the event, it takes you a few days to notice the hydrating benefits. 

I hope you find products that work for you. I NEVER thought I would spend a lot of money for my skincare routine, however, with everything I know about makeup and aging, I know that solid skincare is absolutely the foundation for great looking makeup. 

If you want something lighter, try the water cream. That may be your jam. At least get some free samples to try the products out. I really don't think you'll be disappointed. 

Love this brand. The hype is legit. The Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is beyond hydrating. It is a part of my morning and night routine. This was my first snail mucin product and I was both curious and hesitant to use it. I know that trying K beauty can be something that's intimidating when you've never tried it before. CosRx is definitely worth giving it a try. I have yet to find a product made by them that I don't like. If you want to add some innovative products to your skincare routine, I don't think you can go wrong with CosRx. 

I love this brand. I was introduced to DOTG through a subscription box. Every couple of months, I have received a skincare item that I incorporate into my routine, at least for a few days. My new favorite product is Frozé, The Royal Face Wash. I love the texture and I love love love that it takes off my waterproof mascara. It leaves my skin pretty hydrated after washing it, which you know isn't always the norm. 

I think the few products I've used are comparable to Glow Recipe and the comparison is because they use fruit in a lot of their products, too. 

I will absolutely buy this face wash again and that makes me happy because I just returned different skincare products because they were not hydrating even though that's what the whole brand was based on. 

I'm very happy to keep receiving this brand on my subscription box but I'm going to go check out their website right now so I can buy more face wash. 

ELF was once a very small cosmetic company that sold items for a buck. Man, they have come a long way. Most recognized these days for their accurate dupes for higher end products, if you want to glow, Elf has a product for you. Actually, if you use too much, you may end up looking sweaty and oily, so air on the side of caution. I have so many Ef makeup brushes that are in regular rotation between my high-end brushes. The Whoa Glow sunscreen line is spot on. I don't often use Elf eyeshadows as I find that I prefer more pigmented shadows that last for hours. I hated the camo line, tbh. I did not like the heaviness of the concealer nor did I like the powder products. Now, that doesn't mean the products are bad. They were just not for my preference. I like a much thinner concealer because just like many other ppl, I fear cakey face. I love the micro setting spray... And you really can't go wrong with the general price point of the entire line. Overall, Elf is definitely one of my preferred drugstore cosmetics brand. 

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