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❤️ TRIED & LOVED
THE FACE SHOP Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil
I've Bought This 11 Times. Yes. ELEVEN.
When I find something I love, I refuse to let it go.
This is my go-to budget-friendly cleansing oil. I love how it removes my makeup, and I keep coming back to it instead of spending a fortune trying something new.
Would I buy it again? Considering I've already purchased it eleven times, I think we know the answer.
Cyndee's Verdict: A repeat purchase! ❤️
❤️ TRIED & LOVED
Armaf Club de Nuit for Women Eau de Parfum — 6.8 oz
What's That Perfume You're Wearing? Glad You Asked.
You know you've found a good perfume when people actually stop you to ask what you're wearing.
And this one gets me compliments ALL THE TIME.
I love a perfume that lasts, and this one does not disappoint. A little goes a long way, and the bottle is HUGE. Seriously, 6.8 ounces!
I don't want to spend a fortune on perfume, but I still want to smell like I did.
And this one makes me feel like I'm wearing something far more expensive.
Would I buy it again?
Absolutely. Although at this rate, I might be 80 before I finish the bottle. 😂
Cyndee's Verdict: ❤️ Smells expensive, lasts forever, and gets compliments. What more could I ask for?
❤️ TRIED & LOVED
MASKISS 24K Gold Under Eye Patches — 30 Pairs
A Little Gold, a Hot Bath, and Nobody Bothering Me. 😂
Who says you need to spend a fortune at a spa to feel pampered?
Not me.
One of my favorite little treats is soaking in a hot bath with these gold under-eye patches on. It's my own personal mini spa treatment, minus the expensive appointment and someone trying to sell me a $200 face cream.
I put these on, relax in the tub, and pretend I don't have a million things I should probably be doing.
And the best part? My under-eye area feels wonderfully hydrated afterward.
Do they magically make me look 25 again? No. And quite frankly, I don't want to be 25 again. I just want to look like I've had a good night's sleep!
Cyndee's Verdict: ❤️ An affordable little luxury that makes my bath time feel like a spa day. Self-care doesn't have to cost a fortune!
📚 CURRENTLY READING
"Incidents Around the House" — Josh Malerman
The Book Comes First. Then I Judge the Movie.
I LOVE horror. Give me a creepy house, something lurking in the shadows, and a reason to sleep with the lights on, and I'm happy.
I'm halfway through Incidents Around the House, and I'm already hooked!
And now I've discovered there's a movie adaptation, Other Mommy, that I want to watch.
But I have rules.
The book comes first. ALWAYS.
So now I'm racing to finish reading because I absolutely need to see whether Hollywood did this story justice.
Will the movie live up to the book? Will I spend two hours pointing out everything they changed? Will I annoy everyone watching it with me?
Probably.
Cyndee's Verdict So Far: ❤️ Halfway through and loving the creepy atmosphere. Final verdict coming when I finish!
❤️ LOVED
Comeon Floral Evening Bag for Women — Elegant Floral Clutch with Pearl and Gold Chain Straps
Who Needs a Designer Handbag When This Little Beauty Looks Like a Million Bucks?
I love a beautiful handbag. What I don't love is spending a small fortune on something I'm only going to use for weddings and special occasions.
Enter this little beauty!
I bought this floral evening bag for formal occasions, and I absolutely love it. It looks like something you'd find in a fancy designer boutique, without the designer price tag.
And can we talk about how versatile it is?
You can carry it as a clutch, use the pearl strap for a little elegance, or switch to the gold chain when you want something different. I've worn it every way, and I love every look.
But here's what really surprised me.
It actually holds my stuff!
My cellphone, credit card, ID, keys, and there's still room for a few extras. Because apparently, even when I'm dressed up, I can't leave the house with just one thing.
I've used it for formal occasions, and every time I take it out, I feel like I've spent far more on my outfit than I actually have.
And at 52, I've decided looking fabulous doesn't have to mean spending ridiculous amounts of money.
Cyndee's Verdict: ❤️ A gorgeous, versatile little evening bag that looks designer, holds the essentials, and makes me feel fancy without breaking the bank. Absolutely one of my favorite finds!
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Everything in our Tried & Loved sections is something Cyndee or Remmie has actually used. Anything we haven't tried yet will be clearly labeled as a wish-list item.
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