Sunday, July 19, 2026

YETI 36 oz. Rambler Water Bottle with Chug Lid in Pace Purple

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Well, I have made yet another YETI water bottle purchase since it is summertime, and hot, and therefore I needed a larger water bottle. I am loving the YETI 26 oz Rambler Water Bottle with a Chug Cap in Desert Bloom (Reviewed HERE), but the YETI 36 oz Rambler Water Bottle with Chug Cap, in Pace Purple, is a better bet this summer since it offers 10 extra ounces of water in this blazing hot weather. 
As noted in my review of the 26 oz. Rambler, I selected the Chug Cap, rather than the Straw Cap, because I work in a very germ-filled environment, and don't want to put my mouth on the top of the water bottle– which you have to do when you use the straw version. The 36 oz. size is perfect for outings where you want or need more water, and have fewer opportunities to refill your bottle. This keeps ice cold liquids cold for more than 24 hours. While this has a small opening, you simply have to unscrew the top to add ice into the bottle. It is fully dishwasher safe, which is the only way that I wash my water bottles, and it is very durable, sturdy and well-made. This is a great water bottle for the summer season, and mine is already clocking lots of hours of use.
According to YETI,

Brimming with quality, durability and performance from top to bottom, inside and out, the 36 fl. oz. YETI Rambler vacuum bottle is topped off with a fan-favorite Chug cap
Larger insulated bottle helps you stay hydrated while spending the day off the grid.

Features:
  • 2-part cap is topped with a TripleHaul™ handle for grab-and-go ease and anchored with an incredibly strong, clear spout so you're always aware when a top-off is needed.
  • 100% leakproof, so you can go ahead and toss the whole bottle-and-cap combo in your gym bag, truck, raft—you get it—without thinking twice.
  • Dishwasher safe.
  • Includes Chug Cap.
  • Please note: Do not use the YETI Rambler Water Bottle with carbonated or pulp beverages, or for storage of food or perishables.
Overall Assessment: While the 36 oz. bottle is certainly heavier when it is full, it offers a lot more water on those days when you are out-and-about, and when you may have few opportunities to refill your bottle. I am really happy with my purchase, and also love Pace Purple. A+

$50.00 for 36oz. from YETI, REI, Amazon, Dick's Sporting Goods, L.L. Bean & Ace Hardware (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Saturday, July 18, 2026

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Mid-July Week in Review

The YETI Camino Tote 35 in Desert Bloom is the perfect waterproof bag for summer activities like the beach, picnics and anything else you can imagine. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves this practical bag, and it holds a tremendous amount of gear.

Angie from Your True Self Blog is sharing some outfit ideas based on color, using color charts from her Color Series. She hopes that these color combinations will inspire you to create new outfits out of what you have.

Terri from A Good Life helps you refresh your wardrobe without buying a whole new closet! She shares easy outfit ideas built around a favorite graphic tee, showing how simple layers, accessories, and versatile staples can create stylish looks.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style discusses a digital wardrobe, and how it can create your personal style and also help you with online shopping, but shopping brick & mortar stores is still way more fun!

Friday, July 17, 2026

Brielle's Shells Flower Child Beaded Clip on Hair Extensions in Pink Petal & Blue Blossom

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If you love to add a little extra whimsy to your hair, then these clip-on hair accessories are perfect for music-festivals, beach outings, and for summer days and evenings. Brielle's Shells Flower Child Clip-On Hair Extensions in Pink Petal and Blue Blossom are charming beaded hair embellishments that add 1970s-inspired flowers to your hair. They work on all hair textures, and the small toothed comb easily attaches to, and is removed from, hair. The beads are made from dense plastic, and therefore are resistant to chipping and breaking.

Available Sizes:

3 lengths: Short (Shoulder length. 10"), Medium (Chest length. 15") & Long (Below chest length. 20"). These are both size medium.

According to Brielle's Shells,

This retro Daisy style will take you back to the carefree days of the 70s! Simply clips into your hair and comes in 3 lengths for all hair types. Perfect for anyone who loves bright, bold, sun-shiney colors! 

Overall Assessment: This is such a charming way to adorn your locks this summer.

$23.99 for medium from Brielle's Shells and their Etsy Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

TIRTIR Matcha Pack Cleanser Review

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I have been using TIRTIR skincare for a while, and have been quite impressed by their efficacy, innovation and affordability, and I am always excited to try their products. I recently began testing their Matcha Collection, and am quite impressed by the TIRTIR Matcha Pack Cleanser. They have a novel approach to using this cleanser in that you apply it to dry skin, leave it on for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then wet the skin and massage it into a lovely lather, and rinse thoroughly. The idea is that the Matcha exfoliants and exfoliating acids first loosen up dead skin cells and sebum, and then you lather, wash and rinse afterward. It works tremendously well, and the formula isn't in the least bit stripping or drying for me. I find that it effectively, and gently, exfoliated dead skin cells, loosens up sebum and pore congestion and leaves my skin soft, incredibly smooth and luminous. It is gentle on my often finicky and sensitive skin, and it has no discernible fragrance. It is, in my estimation, a very lovely cleanser and it works perfectly for my normal/combination skin.
According to TIRTIR,

Sticky Pack-to-Foam Cleanser for Deep Cleansing and Skin Relief. Introducing the TIRTIR Matcha Pack Cleanser — a unique sticky pack-to-foam cleanser that redefines the cleansing step for sensitive, redness-prone and sebum-concerned skin. Formulated with Matcha-PDRN (5,000 ppm) and a powerful Dual Green Powder complex, this innovative T0 (pre-step) cleanser delivers deep pore cleansing, gentle exfoliation and visible redness relief — all in a single, satisfying step.

The cleanser begins as a smooth, adherent gel-like texture that clings to skin and penetrates deep into pores to dislodge impurities and excess sebum. With 30 seconds to 1 minute of contact time, it activates its four exfoliating acids to gently soften and remove dead skin cells, then transforms into a rich foam for a thorough yet non-stripping rinse. The result: measurably cleaner pores, smoother texture, and noticeably calmer, less red skin after just one use.

Formulated with 74% skincare-grade ingredients and free from artificial colours, the TIRTIR Matcha Pack Cleanser delivers a clean, natural finish that soothes as it purifies — making it the ideal first step in any redness-management or sensitive skin routine.

Key Technology & Innovation Claims:

Deep Cleansing with Matcha Powder: Contains 5,000 ppm Jeju Matcha-PDRN for soothing and cleansing, helping remove impurities and calm the skin after just one use. The matcha powder base acts as a micro-physical exfoliant while the PDRN component simultaneously soothes and protects.

Gel-Like Texture for Pore Care: The soft, bouncy gel texture adheres closely to the skin on application, working into pores to lift and remove sebum and debris. This contact-phase action is what makes the sticky pack format more effective at deep pore cleansing than conventional foam cleansers that rinse through immediately.

Safe, Natural Finish" Free from artificial colours and formulated with 74% skincare-grade ingredients, the cleanser leaves the skin with a soothing, natural finish that is gentle enough for sensitive skin types. No harsh stripping, no post-cleanse tightness.

Dual Green Powder & Exfoliating Acids: Combines multiple green powders with four exfoliating acids for a dual-action approach: physical removal via green powder and chemical softening via acids — delivering gentle but thorough removal of dead skin cells without irritation or over-exfoliation.

Skin Concerns Addressed:

  • Redness & Skin Sensitivity
  • Sensitive Skin Prone to Irritation
  • Excess Sebum and Congested Pores
  • Dead Skin Cell Build-Up and Dullness
  • Uneven Skin Texture
  • Blackheads and Flakiness
Directions: The TIRTIR Matcha Pack Cleanser is applied as a sticky, gel-like pack that adheres directly to the skin rather than lathering immediately. This contact time — 30 seconds to 1 minute — allows the green powder exfoliants and four exfoliating acids to actively loosen impurities, dead skin cells, and sebum within the pores before the formula is emulsified with water into a foam and rinsed away. Regular foam cleansers rinse through too quickly for this level of pore contact and exfoliating efficacy.

Key Ingredients

Matcha-PDRN (5,000 ppm) Jeju Island Extract:  A patented polynucleotide derived from Jeju Island matcha, formulated at 5,000 ppm for effective calming and protection during the cleansing step. Shields the skin from external irritants and helps keep the skin calm throughout the cleansing process — particularly important for reactive and redness-prone complexions.

Green Powder Complex (5,000 ppm) Dual Exfoliating Powder Blend: A triple-action green powder blend totalling 5,000 ppm that removes dead skin cells and purifies the complexion without irritation. Comprises Jeju Matcha Powder (3,000 ppm) for antioxidant-rich cleansing, Tea Tree Leaf Powder (1,000 ppm) for antibacterial sebum control, and Houttuynia Cordata Powder (1,000 ppm) for soothing and anti-inflammatory support.

4 Exfoliating Acids (Gentle Dead Skin Cell Removal): A carefully balanced acid complex — Lactic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Gluconolactone, and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid — that softens and dissolves dead skin cells to leave the skin smooth and refined. Formulated for gentle efficacy, delivering the benefits of chemical exfoliation without the irritation risk associated with high-strength acid treatments.

Ingredients: Glycerin, Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Shell Powder, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Tromethamine, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Sodium Phytate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Decyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium DNA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate.
Overall Assessment: This is such an effective and gentle cleanser that exfoliates, cleans and pampers the skin. I am impressed, and will continue to reach for this cleanser regularly!

$17.00 for 4.05 oz. from TIRTIR, Amazon, Nordstrom, StyleKorean, YesStyle and StyleVana (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Three Skincare Favorites from Dr. Althea

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I am a huge fan of Dr. Althea Skincare, and have been using their products daily for over a year, and I thought that I would share the three that I am currently using and loving, and all three are tried and true.
Dr. Althea Retinol Flat Iron Eye Roller: This is an eye serum that has a metal application tip that Dr. Althea aptly describes as a built-in gua sha roller. It rolls the serum into the delicate skin under the eyes and the cool metal soothes and depuffs. It feels so uplifting and refreshing against the skin, while the deeply hydrating serum offers long-lasting hydration. The Hyaluronic Acid delivers and retains hydration, and it plumps fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, it has no detectable scent, and it didn't irritate my sensitive eyes in the least bit.

Benefits:
- Instant Face Lift Serum & Wrinkle Care 
- Hands-Free Gua Sha Eye Roller 
- Non Artificial Coloring & Vegan
According to Dr. Althea,

Our special built-in gua sha roller applicator is designed to enhance lifting effects while helping to deliver elasticity and lifting benefits without irritating the skin. The eye roller provides hygienic and effective care for delicate wrinkles around the eyes.

Blended with 1,000ppm retinol and bakuchiol to help reduce wrinkles and support a lifting effect. Bakuchiol, a plant-derived ingredient known for retinol-like benefits, works synergistically with retinol to enhance anti-wrinkle results.

Formulated with hyaluronic acid to provide long-lasting moisture while soothing the skin without irritation.Made only with natural ingredients, this eye serum is suitable for sensitive skin and its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula leaves no sticky residue on the skin.

Enriched with Cica Retisome, Centella and Madecassoside to help soothe the skin while supporting hydration and reinforcing the skin barrier for a longer-lasting hydration care.

Our products are free from artificial coloring, fragrance, and parabens, ensuring it is gentle on the skin. Additionally, it is Vegan-certified to meet ethical and eco-friendly standards.

Directions: Press gently to dispense a small amount. Roll the applicator around the eye area for gentle absorption.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol, Tromethamine, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Panthenol, Disodium Edta, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Tocopherol, Ceramide Np, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Bakuchiol, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Sodium Dna, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8.
Dr. Althea PDRN REJU 5000 Cream: This is a lightweight firming and soothing gel textured cream that melts into the skin and leaves behind no greasy residue. It is formulated to soothe irritated skin and improve its texture. Featuring a natural probiotic formulation, Panthenol and Centella Asiatic Leaf Water, this cream is gentle and effective for all skin types. It is also an excellent product to use after you exfoliate skin, and it works very well as an overnight sleeping mask. The Hyaluronic Acid offers deep hydration, and retention, and it plumps fine lines. 

I have been really impressed by the extent to which this cream leaves my skin soft, smooth and supple, and the deep hydration has worked wonders in preventing my skin from drying out after my nightly use of retinol.
According to Dr. Althea,

PDRN Reju 5000 Cream is Dr.Althea's unique biome PDRN vegan cream that helps improve skin texture and restore firmness.

With its lightweight, non-greasy finish, it can be layered according to skin type to provide customized hydration and elasticity. 

Formulated with probiotic-derived PDRN and Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, it strengthens the skin barrier, enhances resilience, and soothes irritated skin with powerful anti-inflammatory benefits.

Certified by Germany’s DermaTest, this product is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin, and clinically proven to help calm and soothe irritated, reddened skin in just one use.

Claims:

  • Soothing & Firming Effect
  • Ointment Cream & Home Care Use
  • Skin Regeneration 

Directions: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser suited for your skin type. Apply an adequate amount of the Reju 5000 Cream as your final or semi-final step in your skincare routine. Layer up on areas that need extra soothing.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium DNA, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Sitosterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, sh-Oligopeptide-1.
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream: This is an emollient gel cream, from this wonderful K-Beauty brand, that is ultra-lightweight and that immediately melts into the skin. It contains Niacinimide that reduces the appearance of dark spots and blemishes, but it is for all types of skin, not just people who are acne prone. It leaves skin soft, moisturized and radiant.

The Hyaluronic Acid provides deep and sustained hydration, and gently plumps fine lines. It is filled with soothing ingredients, such as Panthenol, that calm irritated skin– including breakouts. My skin isn't prone to acne, but it can get irritated, and this wonderful moisturizer really calms it down when my skin is reactive. I will also say that it is such a wonderful daily moisturizer during the summer since it is lightweight and thoroughly hydrating.
According to Dr. Althea,

345 Relief Cream is a regenerating ointment gel cream rich in nutrients that skillfully combines ingredients to address blemishes, nourish the skin, and provide soothing care, resulting in a well-rounded skincare solution

Shield your skin from environmental damage with this antioxidant-rich cream featuring resveratrol, turmeric extract and Vitamin E. Adenosine and niacinamide provide anti-aging and brightening effects. It contains nourishing and soothing ingredients including heartleaf extract and evening primrose flower extract. Fragrance-free formula is gentle on skin.

This cream contains a potent blend of Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, each present in significant concentrations (10,000ppm), delivering numerous benefits for the skin

Directions: 1. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser suited for your skin type.
2. Apply less viscous skincare products like toner first. 3. Apply an adequate amount of the 345 Barrier Cream as your final or semi-final step in your skincare routine.

IngredientsWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C14-22 Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesqu, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Resveratrol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Oligopeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate.
Overall Assessment: I will be reaching for these three until they are empty. I am so impressed by their products, and these are three of my favorites.

($23.00 for 0.84 oz. from Dr. AltheaAmazonYesStyle and Style Korean)

($29.00 for .70 oz. from Dr. AltheaAmazon)

($27.00 for 1.69 oz. from Dr. AltheaStylevanaAmazon and YesStyle)

Press Sample (Affiliate Links). All views expressed are categorically my own.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE BEGINS TODAY!

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today, July 14th for Icon members, and on July 18 for the general public! There is an overwhelming variety of beauty finds, and so many great deals across all departments! Below you will see a small selection from the Anniversary Sale Beauty deals!
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