Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon Review

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If you love hydrating tinted lip treatments, then I just discovered one that I would like to share with you. Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon is a tinted lip balm that feels more like a non-sticky lip gloss, and gives enough of a watermelon pink flush that is infinitely flattering. It deposits color evenly, does not bleed, and it leaves lips soft, supple and hydrated. I do not find the scent unpleasant, or long-lasting, but if you do not like to have a taste or smell to your lip products, this may not be the best choice for you. 

According to Kiss New York,

Experience luxury lip care with the KISS NEW YORK Peptide Lip Treatment, a lip balm designed to hydrate, plump, and smooth in one effortless swipe. This advanced lip treatment infused with peptides helps reduce the appearance of fine lines while delivering a natural, fuller look to your lips. Formulated by Tripeptide-1, a skin-rejuvenating active known for its age-defying benefits, this treatment improves lip texture, elasticity, and hydration over time. Whether you're dealing with dry, cracked lips, this balm restores your pout to its softest, healthiest state. This lip gloss also includes skin-loving ingredients like Shea Butter, Castor Oil, and Squalane to deeply nourish and lock in long-lasting moisture for plumper, smoother lips that look naturally luscious and feel comforted all day long. The non-sticky formula glides on smoothly with a glossy, elegant finish that's perfect for daily wear or as a conditioning base under your favorite lip color. The cooling metal applicator adds a refreshing touch, making every application a soothing self-care moment. The Unscented and Mint scents apply clear, while the other scents offer a tinted finish for a hint of color with every swipe.

Features & Claims:

• Peptide-rich formula instantly boosts hydration and lip volume while repairing dry, chapped lips.
• Reduces the look of fine lines and lip wrinkles with powerful Tripeptide-1, naturally smoothing and plumping the lips.
• Infused with Shea Butter, Castor Oil, and Squalane to deeply nourish and lock in long lasting moisture.
• Built in cool tip metal applicator soothes and massages lips for an elevated application experience.
• Lightweight, non-sticky formula delivers a glossy, smooth finish without tackiness or residue.

Swatch taken in direct sunlight

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Overall Assessment: I love a nice tinted lip balm, and this one feels more like a non-sticky lip gloss, and it is affordable!

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Native Cucumber & Mint Body Wash: Thoughts 4 Months Later

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About three months ago, after using Native Cucumber & Mint Body Wash daily for more than a month, I fell head over heels in love with this refreshing body wash. I can now emphatically state that Native Body Wash in Cucumber & Mint is my all-time favorite warm weather body wash. This is the most refreshing body wash, and the scent is uplifting and invigorating. While the fragrance is described as cucumber and mint, I detect mostly cucumber, but I absolutely love the aroma. It is gentle, and it never strips or dries out my skin. It is quite concentrated, and I just add a tiny bit to a nylon loofah and it produces a bountiful lather that is beautifully aromatic.

Features According to Native,

• All-day clean. An award-winning body wash for gentle 24-hour freshness.
• No unwanted ingredients. 
• Free of sulfates, parabens, pthalates, and dyes.
• Kind to skin. Thoughtfully formulated with clean ingredients.
• Cruelty free and vegan. Never tested on animals and no animal-derived ingredients.

Overall Assessment: More than four months later, this remains my daily body wash, and I love that it is refreshing and that it smells so good!

$11.89 for 11.5 oz and $19.49 for 36 oz. from Target, CVS, Amazon and Walmart (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Week in Review

Time to replace your expired sunscreens, and while you are at it, don't forget about your lips. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog gives Trader Joe's Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 an A+ because it's effective, moisturizing, and it only costs $2.99!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style has been away for a few days-- cycling, going out for dinner with friends, enjoying the sun and just relaxing, and she encourages periodically escaping your everyday routines.

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty reports via the New York Times that the US FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient that may have benefits for you!

Angie from Your True Self Blog is providing outfit inspiration for how to use the art of asymmetry in today's fashions. She shows looks based on asymmetric dresses, t-shirts and tank tops, blouses and shirts, tunics, vests, jackets and cardigans, jewelry and swimsuits.

Terri from Our Good Life talks about modern non-invasive beauty treatments and how they offer effective ways to improve skin tone, texture, firmness, and overall radiance without surgery or lengthy recovery times.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits recently shared in her article What Is the No-Makeup Makeup Look? It is about “less, but better” beauty, and not about hiding your skin or piling on products.

Sephora Summer Sale & Free Fragrance Sampler

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Sephora is having a Summer Sale! Up to 20% Off select face moisturizers, up to 25% Off shampoos and conditioners and up to 50% Off select beauty products. Plus receive a fragrance sampler with your $50.00+ purchase. Use Code: SCENTSET.  Visit: www.sephora.com

Enter promotion code SCENTSET in the promotion-code box at checkout to receive a free sample set, while supplies last, with any merchandise purchase of $50 or more on sephora.com. One per client. Excludes Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders. Minimum purchase threshold excludes past purchases, gift cards, gift wrapping, packaging, taxes, and shipping and handling charges. Trial size provided “as is” and cannot be substituted by client. Offer has no cash value. Not combinable with other offers, unless otherwise specified. Samples may vary. Sephora may modify or cancel offer at any time.

†††Free Same-Day Delivery offer valid for Beauty Insider members placing a Same-Day Delivery order 6/11/26–6/30/26 at 1pm PT. Offer only valid on merchandise purchases made through Same-Day Delivery on sephora,com and sephora,ca. Same-Day Delivery is available in select markets, subject to product and courier availability. Not valid for Same-Day Unlimited subscribers or on Instacart, DoorDash, Shipt, in-store services, previous purchases, purchases of gift cards, gift wrapping, packaging, or taxes. Sephora is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen offer materials. Offer has no cash value and may not be altered, sold, bartered or transferred. Applicable Beauty Insider status must be attained prior to redemption. Beauty Insider Terms & Conditions apply. No minimum purchase required. Sephora may modify or cancel offer at any time.

‡Offer valid for Beauty Insider members who make a single merchandise purchase of at least $75 between 12:01am PT on 6/11/26 and 11:59pm PT on 6/23/26 in Sephora US stores, Sephora Canada stores, on sephora.com, and on sephora.ca. Must enter promotion code at checkout to redeem. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders placed after 6/23/26 do not qualify. Bonus points will be automatically credited to your Beauty Insider account within 24 hours after purchase or 24 hours after your Buy Online, Pick Up In Store order has been picked up. Must be subscribed to Sephora marketing emails to receive confirmation of bonus points. Sephora is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen offer materials. Promotion offer and points have no cash value and may not be altered, bartered, sold, or transferred. Previous purchases, purchases of gift cards, purchases of Same-Day Unlimited subscriptions, packaging, taxes, or shipping and handling charges do not apply toward $75 minimum spend. Entire merchandise return will result in deduction of awarded points. Partial merchandise returns that reduce merchandise total to less than $75 will result in deduction of awarded points. Sephora and Kohl’s employees are not eligible for this offer. Sephora may modify or cancel offer at any time. Available on in-stock merchandise only.

Up to 25% off on select shampoo and conditioner products, as identified, between 12:01am PT on 6/17/26 and 11:59pm PT on 6/23/26. Offer valid in Sephora US stores, Sephora Canada Stores, Sephora at Kohl’s stores, sephora,com, sephora,ca, and kohls,com. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders placed after 6/23/26 do not qualify. Not valid on Hair Value and Gift Sets, previous purchases, packaging, taxes, or shipping and handling charges. Return of discounted merchandise will be for the price actually paid. Promotion offer has no cash value and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers, or rewards unless otherwise specified by Sephora. Sephora/Kohls may modify or cancel offer at any time, in its sole discretion.

20% off select face moisturizers, as identified, between 12:01am PT on 6/11/26 and 11:59pm PT on 6/16/26. Offer valid in Sephora US stores, Sephora Canada Stores, Sephora at Kohl’s stores,,, sephora,ca, and kohls,com. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders placed after 6/16/26 do not qualify. Not valid on previous purchases, packaging, taxes, shipping and handling charges, or on orders shipping outside the US or Canada. Return of discounted merchandise will be for the price actually paid. Promotion offer has no cash value and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers, or rewards unless otherwise specified by Sephora. Sephora/Kohls may modify or cancel offer at any time, in its sole discretion.

100-, 250-, or 500-point rewards are available in Sephora stores and online with a purchase. A $25 minimum merchandise purchase is required for online redemption on sephora,com and sephora,ca. Minimum purchase threshold determined before taxes and shipping and after all discounts have been taken. 100, 250, or 500 point rewards will vary at Sephora and Sephora at Kohl’s. Rewards not available for Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders, or on kohls,com. 750+ point rewards are available on sephora.com only, no purchase necessary, subject to change and variation. Rewards Bazaar offers are for a limited time, while supplies last, and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Quantities of each reward are limited, and any quantities listed above reflect only the starting inventory amount, not a live balance. Must be a registered Beauty Insider member to redeem. Beauty Insider members may only redeem one of each reward per transaction and must have the sufficient number of points available at time of redemption. Points will be deducted at time of redemption. Rewards are nontransferable, have no cash value (unless required by law), and cannot be exchanged, sold, or returned. Sephora is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged rewards. Sephora and Sephora brands are not responsible for any federal, state or local taxes incurred by clients or guests. Some rewards may only be available to residents of a particular country (e.g., US only or Canada only). Employees of Sephora, or Kohl’s are not eligible to redeem any rewards valued at 750+ points. No returns or exchanges. Rewards are subject to change, alteration, substitution, or termination by Sephora at its sole discretion at any time. Rewards are provided “as is” with no warranty or guarantee. See specific Rewards Bazaar offers for any additional terms and conditions.

20% off Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint, valid between 12:01am PT on 06/11/2026 and 11:59pm PT on 06/14/2026 , in store and online in Sephora US and kohls,com, and Kohl’s stores. Discount applied at checkout. Valid on in-stock product only. Discount will be taken off purchase price and before taxes, shipping charges, and other fees. Discount will not be applied to other items purchased at the same time. Cannot be applied to past purchases. Return of discounted merchandise will be for price actually paid, subject to Sephora’s return policy. Offer has no cash value. Void where prohibited. Offer may be cancelled or modified by Sephora at any time.

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Summer Skincare Tips

While there is a definite joie de vivre and abandon with which we navigate the fun summer months, the hot weather means that one must exercise caution to avoid heat exhaustion, over-exposure to the sun and increased vulnerability. This is also an important time to wear sunscreen, but also to check the expiration dates on the sunscreens you have, and replace them with fresh bottles and tubes.

1) Drink plenty of water. I know that this is painfully obvious, but it is something that I often don't do nearly enough of– particularly when I am on the go during the warmer months. Carrying around a good quality water bottle definitely helps remind you to drink water. It is easier than you think to become severely dehydrated, and this is can be very serious.

2) Be diligent in your use of a high SPF sunscreen (at least an SPF 30- though I prefer using an SPF 50 most of the time). The key is to remember to reapply sunscreen frequently. I often find myself applying my sunscreen in the morning and then forgetting to do so again throughout the day. That first and only application offers us a false sense of sun protection, but it does not last from morning until night. I carry sunscreen with me to reapply it, but of course this means that I need to reapply some foundation, tinted moisturizer, blush, or whatever I am wearing on my face that day. While this may not feel convenient it is necessary, and definitely worth the trouble. It should be applied to all exposed areas, and remember that the harmful rays also penetrate your clothing. Vulnerable areas like the ears, back of the neck, the drivers side of your face and body, the back of the hands, and feet are most often neglected. Avoid excessive sun exposure, and seek refuge in the shade. 

3) Wear a wide brim hat. I do this even when I am sitting under an umbrella.

4) Don't forget about your lips! Apply a moisturizing lip balm with an SPF underneath your lip gloss or lipstick to keep them protected. Reapplication throughout the day is the key to remaining protected.

5) Don't forget your hair and scalp! Not only can the sun wreak havoc on your hair, but the scalp is subject to sunburn as well. Use a deep conditioner on a weekly basis to keep your hair in good shape, and consider a good spray on SPF that is formulated for the hair.

6) A good pair of sunglasses won't just protect your eyes, but will also protect the vulnerable under eye area. Repeated sun exposure ages the skin, and subjects it to skin cancer.

7) Have your doctor carefully check your skin (including your scalp) for suspicious moles, spots, bumps or discoloration to determine whether you have cancerous or precancerous moles, spots or lesions. 

What are your favorite tips to get your skin through the hot summer months?

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Lancôme Sale 25% Off Sidewide & 30% Off for Members

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The Lancôme 25% Off Sitewide! Members receive 30% Off! Sign up for My Lancôme Rewards (HERE).

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Macy's Friends & Family Sale Through June 15

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The Macy's Friends & Family Sale is going on now through June 15, 2026. 15% off Beauty & Fragrance and up to 30% off throughout the store.

Visit: www.macys.com

Sales:

• 30% OFF select reg.-priced, sale & clearance clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, jewelry, home items & luggage.
• 15% OFF select reg.-priced, sale & clearance cosmetics, fragrance, watches & designer jewelry.
• $20.00 in Star Money per every $100.00 spent.

TO GET EXTRA SAVINGS: Look for items labeled FRIEND. Once added to your bag, check how much you’ll save. All other items are excluded from the offer. Only one code may be used per transaction.

Star Rewards Members get $20 in Star Money (that's 2,000 bonus points) for every $100 spent on eligible brands during Friends & Family sale, June 9-15.

June 9-15, 2026: Star Rewards members earn $20 in Star Money (that’s 2,000 bonus points) for every $100 spent on items labeled "Star Money" online; see Store Colleague for information regarding eligible items in store. Purchase in a single transaction at Macy’s or macys.com. Excludes all items eligible for Friends & Family Sale. Excludes all: DIOR Prestige, purchase with purchase (from Clinique, Lauder and Lancome), Macy’s Wine Shop, Burberry Men’s and Women’s, Longchamp Men’s & Women’s, POLO Sportswear & Towels, CHANEL Beauty, Guerlain (HSQ only), Sunglass Hut, LIDS, Fanatics, Finish Line, LensCrafters, Mason Pearson, Caudalie, Honeylove, Creed Fragrance, Theory Men’s, Parfums de Marly, Excludes Macy’s Backstage & Macy's Clearance Store. Bonus points are awarded based on spend after discounts and adjustments. For every $1 spent, Platinum members get 25 points, Gold members get 15 points, and Silver members get 10 points when they use a Macy’s Credit Card, and Bronze members get 5 points on qualifying purchases. You must check out as a Star Rewards member to earn points. Macy’s cardholders who do not pay with their Macy’s card will not earn points on macys.com purchases unless they link their Star Rewards loyalty account to their macys.com account. Macy’s cardholders will not earn points on a purchase if paying with a virtual wallet other than Macy’s Pay. Star Rewards members who present a Macy’s Credit Card at point of sale but choose to pay with a different form of tender, including payment with a Macy’s Credit Card in a virtual wallet other than Macy's Pay, will earn points at the Bronze status rate. Bonus points are not earned: on Macy's Gift Cards, services (e.g., subscription services, restaurants, salon services, alterations, etc.), fees, or sales tax; at Macy’s Backstage or Macy's Clearance Store; in any department that doesn’t use a Macy’s point of sale register; or when redeeming Star Money, Macy’s Gift Cards, or Macy's Money. Every time 1,000 points are accumulated, a $10 Star Money reward will be issued. Star Money rewards may be used to purchase merchandise at Macy's but can't be exchanged for cash or used: to purchase Macy's Gift Cards; for services (e.g., subscription services, restaurants, salon services, alterations, etc.); in any department that doesn't use a Macy's point of sale register; for any purchase that will be shipped outside the U.S.; or as payment on any credit account. To redeem a Star Money reward on orders of furniture and mattresses on macys.com, you must call Macy’s Customer Service. Star Money may not be redeemed when paying with a Macy’s Credit Card in a Macy’s store if you use an electronic wallet other than Macy’s Pay. Each Star Money reward is valid for 30 calendar days from issuance. Additional terms and conditions apply; see a Store Colleague or macys.com/starrewards for complete program details.

Boxwalla July Beauty Box Sneak Peek: Featuring Votary

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Here is a sneak peek at the Boxwalla July Beauty Box featuring Votary. I am a huge fan of their products and simply cannot wait to try this box!

The July Skincare Box features two lovely products from Votary, just perfect for summer. In June, the Twelve Beauty products will bring back stillness to the skin. In July, the Votary products will make it laugh while amping up the glow!

The Skincare Box from Boxwalla is the best beauty box subscription curated for the luxury-loving skincare enthusiast. In our beauty boxes, you will discover the most effective & innovative plant-based clean beauty products that redefine luxury skincare. By showcasing not only the benefits of each product we feature but also demonstrating how they can be incorporated into your skincare routine, we help you figure out how to take care of your unique skin needs.

Boxwalla July Skincare Subscription Box: The July Beauty Box features two gorgeous products from Votary Beauty.

The contents of the July Skincare Box are: 

• Votary Vitamin C Glow Serum ($95.00)
• Votary Ultimate Light Cream ($123.00)

Votary Vitamin C Glow Serum: A great Vitamin C serum is a very useful thing to have in your skincare toolkit, especially in summer when it becomes even more crucial to combat the free radical damage caused by UV rays. I have been loving this new Vitamin C serum from Votary - the dark spots that usually appear on my skin in summer seem to have been kept at bay by this serum (and sunscreen).

It contains 3.5% Vitamin C in the form of the ester Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate that helps stimulate collagen production, reduce the appearance of dark spots, and brighten the skin.

It also has 5% Niacinamide that makes skin more resilient and refines it, and Alpha Arbutin,which further evens out the skin tone by helping to fade spots.

Votary Ultimate Light Cream: ​This beautiful cream is another must-have in my summer toolkit. Sometimes lighter creams don't feel nourishing enough for my skin, and I often feel my skin wanting something more. But this one? It somehow manages to be both deliciously light yet nourishing and glow-inducing, with such an elegant texture and no stickiness. Your skin just drinks it up and feels well-fed.

This cream contains a biomimetic Peptide Duo that strengthens the skin’s structure and improves firmness and resilience. It also contains Phytoceramides that strengthen the skin barrier and improve moisture retention. Zinc PCA balances oil production and soothes inflammation.

Price of the box: $59.95 (or $55 with the three box prepaid subscription) from Boxwalla.  

1. Existing subscribers will be billed for the July Boxes on June 10

2. If you are an existing subscriber who wants the June box, please make sure all the information in your account is current. If your billing doesn't go through on June 10, your subscription will be canceled and your box released. 

3. If you are an existing subscriber who wants to skip this box, please make sure to cancel your subscription by June 9 - we will not be able to accommodate cancellations once the month's billing goes through.

4. We have very limited boxes. If the boxes sell out before you can subscribe, we will take stock again after existing subscribers are rebilled. And if we have any boxes left, we will list them.

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New Markdowns at Nordstrom

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Nordstrom is offering up to 50% OFF on New Markdowns! Up to 40% OFF Designer Clearance. Check out all of their new markdowns! 

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