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Well, I went ahead and grabbed a backup of the Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette. It’s one of the very few palettes I’ve hit pan on and I have to say it’s one of my favs. It was launched after the shadow formulation change but it’s still such a hit for me. It’s a perfect mix of beautiful neutrals that work so well in my everyday looks. I always tell myself every year when it goes on sale I’ll buy myself a backup just in case they finally discontinue it completely or god forbid they go out of business. I finally took the plunge as Ulta has it on sale for $25 and I had 20% off so I snagged it for $20 bucks. A steal!

Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (Reputation, Burn, End Game, Dreamweaver)

Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (Distilled, Bucked, Boundaries, Blur)

Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (Bribe, Barely Baked, Angel Fire, Retro)

If you’re wanting it or wanting a backup grab it now at Ulta. Do you love the Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette? Do share your thoughts on this oldie but goodie!

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Ulta

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Bath and Body Works Winter Candy Apple Shampoo and Conditioner is a limited-edition round of haircare that’s available for the Holiday 2024 season. And also, did you know Winter Candy Apple is 25 years old? So, let’s celebrate with a review of this haircare.

Ok, full disclosure I purchased this for the fragrance alone. I love a good Winter Candy Apple moment with the sweet, fruity notes of red apples and sweet and juicy orange! It’s such an iconic fragrance and one I very much associate with the Holiday season! I do wish Bath and Body Works did Vanilla Bean Noel in a round of haircare but hey, I’ll settle for Winter Candy Apple happily.

As you know Bath and Body Works into the world of haircare last Summer and it brought back such feel good memories when Victoria’s Secret used to have their Very Sexy Shampoo and Conditioner, Love Spell Shampoo and Conditioner and of course, the Beauty Rush Shampoo and Conditioners! Bath and Body Works was never big on haircare but they did have their old True Blue Spa products and I think that line had some sort of haircare in it as I recall. Am I remembering wrong? I think it was called Best Tressed or something like that! They never really did anything with their mainstream fragrances until recently when they introduced an entire range of Shampoos and Conditioners scented like their most popular fragrances. Sadly, a lot of them haven’t really appealed to me and until recently I never bothered trying these.

When I heard they were doing a Winter Candy Apple fragrance I was all about it. Now was the time to try these out. These are jumbo bottles at 16oz and each bottle is $16.95. I paid like $8 bucks? They always have different BOGOS and this season in particular they’ve had some great deals. I would never pay full-price as I don’t like the formula. I think currently the offer is buy three and get one free but even that seems a little high. I got mine on sale plus added in a coupon!

Why don’t I like them? I find the shampoo too drying and the conditioner isn’t really moisturizing enough for me. There’s just a lot of awesome in the formula for me to repurchase. I mean, I COULD be tempted if they do these in a fragrance I really love but all in all, I didn’t love the formula. It’s a pretty basically formulated shampoo and conditioner.

On the upside, it does smell amazing! It’s not as heavily scented as the body care and the fragrance seems SLIGHTLY less sweet and fruity but it’s a fairly nice representation of Winter Candy Apple. I loved it was scented like one of my fav seasonal scents! I do wish they’d have done it in other Holiday scents but sadly, this was the only one they went with! The scent is fairly nice in the shower but I wouldn’t say it left my hair smelling like Winter Candy Apple for very long. The scent seemed to wash away in the shower which made me terribly sad! I wish it lingered!

Do you need it? If it goes on sale sure, why not? But honestly, the haircare at Bath and Body Works leaves a lot to be desired.

Anyone try these? Thoughts?

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Bath and Body Works

E.L.F. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer has landed and their a new gimmer finish of the E.L.F. Glow Reviver Lip Oil that launched last year. E.L.F. Cosmetics continues to dominate the budget makeup market with these interesting drops that zoomers and alphas absolutely love. I’m still sitting here remember when E.L.F. was a dollar and available in little white compacts…! But E.L.F. has come a long way since that time hasn’t it?

Anyway, considering I liked the original Reviver Lip Oil getting in on a shimmery version seemed like a no brainer so I grabbed one of the eight shades they launched. Here’s what I thought.

E.L.F. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer ($8) is available in eight new shades and has the same formula as the original with moisturizing ingredient’s like squalane, apricot, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate oils. This isn’t E.L.F. Cosmetics’ first step into the lip oil world an E.L.F. Tinted Lip Oil back in 2017 as you may recall. But lip oils are trendy and have a rather huge following and E.L.F knows that.

E.L.F. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer have the same small, square barrel with a large flocked applicator for application as the original. They are still $8 and 0.25 oz in size. And they are a good deal cheaper when comoared to the NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip formula which is smaller at 0.16 oz and $9 per shade if you want to compare these to another drugstore brand.

I really liked the original formula but I can’t say the same for the glimmer finish one. The original was thick, super shiny, but not tacky or sticky and added nice moisture to lips. They lacked pigment which has changed with this new version. The new version is nicely pigmented. I only got one shade but I’m pretty sure the others offered will give you the same level of tint. I got the shade Super Neutral which is a light coppery nude. The formula feels vastly different than the original. It’s a bit balmy, thicker, and a bit on the sticker side. The moisture is decent but not as good as the original formula. Application is smooth and the gloss hugs lips nicely and gives them a good hint of color. Unfortunately, I didn’t really love the whole “glimmer finish” thing. Technically, they never mention shimmer when they described these so I can’t fault them on the finish too much. But don’t be like me and assume glimmer means shimmer. It does not. Their “glimmer” is actually more of a frost. And I didn’t love that. Frost anything is simply not my thing. I feel like it ages me. This shade looks a little too frosty! I will say in my photos it does look shimmery but in reality it has a bit of a frostiness to it that I wasn’t in love with. It wears and maintain shine, color, and moisture for about two hours before reapplication is needed. It has a fresh, minty flavor that was pleasant and does tingle a little bit. It did give my lips a fuller appearance.

E.L.F. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer wasn’t my fav version of this formula but it is worth trying if you like a good moisturizing lip oil with color. These are currently on sale at Ulta as well which makes them a tempting checkout when they aren’t the full $8 price! But all in all, I think I’ll stick to the original formulation!

Anyone try them?

Do share your thoughts!

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Ulta ELF Cosmetics Target

Ok, Too Faced we love a click pen lipgloss moment but maybe you’re jumping the shark with the price. Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Plumping Clicks have launched for Spring 2025 in eight shade selections and this strawberry-scented formula promises gloss, plumped up lips in a click. The creamy, melty formula says it provides sheer-to-medium coverage, plumping, eight hours of hydration, shine, and a nourishing formula. Wait, can we backtrack a sec did you say sheer? For $28 bucks? Ouchie! Maracuja Juicy Lip Plumps from Tarte are $26 but they are bigger at 0.095 oz versus your 0.05 oz size Too Faced. I’m not so sure about that near $30 price tag if I’m getting no pigment…!

Also, let’s not forget everyone is duper Majacuja Juicy Lip’s formula lately as we have a slew of budget friendly options like E.L.F. Pout Clout Lip Plumping Pen, Colourpop So Juicy Plumping Gloss Balm, and NYX Fat Oil Slick Click Lip Oil Stick. The completion is fierce and you’re a little late to the party and going off and charging us near $30 bucks. This formula better be amazing!

I can’t lie I want to try these but I’m a little iffy on spending that much on Too Faced anything. I feel products like this should fall between $18-$22 for a mid-range brand. $28 really feels like it’s heading into an entirely new tax bracket. I may regret saying that after trying them I’m not completely sold on that price just yet. Also, I’m surprised to see such a small range of shades! But I guess not too surprised considering so many brands have really scaled back when introducing a new product to their collection. I guess they sort of test the waters before they release a bigger shade range. I never thought I’d say, “This isn’t enough shades!” as at one point shade ranges could be overwhelming but yeah, I feel like the shade range could use a few more. Ironically, these aren’t even in stock yet at sephora.com but the raving reviews are pouring in. Sigh. Crazy how the system works isn’t it?

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Plumping Clicks are available at Ulta and coming soon to Sephora. I may just take the plunge as I do have a coupon but I’ll still rant about the price on this even after a discount!

Where to buy

Ulta Sephora

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Please run, don’t walk and grab yourself some Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Body Scrub! As you may know Trader Joe’s extended their Holiday 2024 Beauty Collection to include a new Candy Cane Body Scrub that joins the Shimmering Candy Cane Body Butter that launched last year (and is also, available again this year!). I wasn’t the biggest fan of the body butter last year and don’t get me started on the Hot Cocoa Whipped Body Scrub they introduced which is thankfully, not back! But Candy Cane Body Scrub? I’m all about it and highly recommend backups!

Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Body Scrub comes in a double-lidded container that’s 8 oz in size and will set you back $6.99. The dual-lid is pretty cool as it opens easily from the top and you can’t lose the lid or drop it on the floor of your shower or deal with unscrewing while your hands are wet!

Don’t quote me but I think the price went up slightly on scrubs as I recall being $5.99 and just this past Fall when Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Body Scrub launched the price went up a buck. It’s not a big deal at all since the scrubs are great but always worth a mentioning when the price of something goes up. Trader Joe’s Scrubs aren’t as big as Tree Hut Scrub’s which are 18 oz and around $11 to $12 dollars but it isn’t too bad a deal either.

This is formulated with coarse sugar, coconut oil peppermint oil, and biodegradable jojoba beads. I’d liken the consistency to the Brazil Nut Scrub but it feels softer to me and seems to have a richer lather. It’s quite course and grainy which I love as it makes my skin super smooth. It isn’t super oily so no slipping in the shower but does have a slightly oily feel on skin which leaves it super smooth and soft. A little water creates a nice lather and it melts down as you scrub and has a pleasant cooling effect thanks to the peppermint oil. And yes, it smells just like a candy cane!

I absolutely loved it. They formulated this really well and I brought a backup jar as I really loved the texture and thought it did a grab job making my dry elbows and knees super smooth. It’ll be disappearing soon so if you want it I highly recommend heading to your local store to grab a jar or two.

Tried it?

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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‘.

I told myself I wouldn’t purchase anymore fragrances until Spring but that sort of went out the door when Maison Mataha dropped not one but two new scents for the Holidays! That also, went out the door when Jousset released not one but four new gourmands. It’s been a hard month for fragrances. After those hauls I put myself on a ban and told myself nothing new until Spring or Summer. That went out the door when The Maker introduced Dream and Clean dropped Whipped Cherry. My only comfort is that I ordered travel sprays in these and I kinda hope I don’t like them so I don’t need to haul the larger sizes but I’m almost positive I’m going to love at least one.

The drama of it all.

These already both have five star ratings on Sephora which I absolutely have taken with a grain of salt. The lying in reviews is over the top lately! If you ever watched fragrance Tiktoks and the absolute frenzy they create when something new drops you’d have to sit in a dark room to calm your nerves.

As you know, since we already discussed it last week, the new Clean Reserve Whipped Cherry Eau de Parfum ($32) has arrived. Clean seems to favor releasing gourmands in the Spring as last year they dropped Sparkling Sugar around the same time. I’m not entire sure about this but I’m excited to try it. It’s supposed to be a warm, spicy gourmand with notes of wild cherry, pineapple, and cconut and a floral combination of almond blossoms and mimosa and a heart of pralines, vanilla cream, and more cherry. The cherry, vanilla, and praline sounds amazing but the almond and tropical fruits I’m not so sure about. I dropped my change on the travel spray to try out! Let’s see how it goes!

Next up is the one I’m really excited for! It’s The Maker Dream Eau de Parfum Travel Spray ($42)! I was tempted to do a full bottle but I went in for a travel spray like a logical adult. This one sounds incredible. It’s a warm sweet gourmand with notes of vanilla bourbon, cozy cinnamon butter, amber, magnolia, and sandalwood. The magnolia scares me but not so much I’m not dying over the vanilla and cinnamon notes! I hope this one is good.

Did you indulge in any new fragrances this season? Which ones?

Where to buy

Sephora

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Collector’s Set keeps going in and out of stock at ulta.com! It’s $99 but if you spend $100 at Ulta you can use the code JOY24 to save $20. If it’s on your wish list now is a great time to snag it! It includes all full-size items! You get:

• Tarte Maracuja Lip Plump in White Gold Shimmer
• Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Vinyl in Rosy
• Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Vinyl in Red Pear
• Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip in Pomegranate
• Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip in Rose
• Tarte Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil in Buffed Rose
• Tarte Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil in Goji Berry
• Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Liner in Blush Pink and Berry
• Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump in Primrose

Don’t forget qvc.com still has the Tarte 7 Days of Magic Maracuja Juicy Lip Collection with a full-size surprise in stock still too and it ships free!

It includes:

• Maracuja Juicy Lip Butter in Pink Amber inspired by QVC Host Leah Williams
• Maracuja Juicy Lip Butter in Mauve Berry inspired by QVC Host Courtney Khondabi
• Maracuja Juicy Lip Butter in Cherry inspired by QVC Host Jane Treacy
• Maracuja Juicy Lip Butter in Burgundy inspired by QVC Host Vanessa Herring
• Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump in Rosy Coral inspired by QVC Host Sandra Bennett
• Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump in Light Pink inspired by QVC Host Amy Stran
• Maracuja Juicy Shimmer Glass Lip Plump in Pink Amethyst inspired by QVC Host Shawn Killinger
• Surprise gift

And don’t forget there are tons on sale at sephora.com too and if you haven’t used the 20% Off HAVEITALL code you can do so on the sets that are already on sale! Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Best Sellers Duo ($19), tarteMaracuja Juicy Lip Balm Best Sellers Duo ($19), or tarte best of maracuja juicy lips set ($29).

Enjoy!

Enjoy!

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Ulta QVC

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