Tries and Buys 🛍️

Some recent additions to my collection of favorite things

Hi shoppers!

It’s been a minute since we did a smorgasbord issue of Material Girl–that is one with no real theme other than “shiny new things I’ve been using that I love.” Most of these are things I’ve purchased and some are things I’ve been gifted but as always, I’ll disclose that no matter what (and just like always, nothing is an ad, ever 😇)

Westman Atelier Hydro Balm: If Gucci Westman builds it, I will come and these new sheer balms are no exception. I treated myself to the Nectar shade and it’s subtle and comfortable and as promised, allows for mirror-free application. The packaging is beautiful and luxurious and there’s no noticeable smell which I’m always partial to.

Lisa Eldridge Beauty: My sister is an LE devotee so I reached out to the brand to sample some products; they sent along an eye liner, mascara, and lip products and all I can say is after using each for a few days I immediately went to the website and bought more. The eyeliner is, without exception, the best eyeliner I’ve ever used. It’s creamy and glides on easily, it also is easy to blend or blur out–but it has the lasting power of a much drier product. I don’t know how she does it but it’s an instant holy grail for me. Her eye shadows and mascara are every bit as lovely and they come in the most beautiful colors. And I’m wearing the lip liner and lipstick as we speak! Perfection, no notes.

Rifle Paper Co. Sheets: I’m a very picky sleeper so I don’t buy sheets often but I wanted some new sheets for Spring and tried these from Rifle Paper Co. in collaboration with The Company Store. They are so, so crisp and the fitted sheet has a deep pocket which is a dream as my mattress is huge.

Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla: This is a product I was sent – about a month before it launched I was able to test it while it was still under embargo and similarly, as soon as it was launched I stocked up on a second bottle. I’m a very loyal gourmand girl and in my opinion this smells like a much, much more expensive perfume. It also lasts on the skin! I’ve already gotten lots of compliments.

New Hair Clips: A few weeks ago I did a major clean out of my hair accessories and invested in some new claw clips, pins, and barrettes. For my everyday use, I have become a loyal Chunks customer. Their clips are made from this very durable acetate that also makes them really comfortable against my skin. I have a lot of very fine hair and I especially love their Small Jojo Claw and the Small Octopus Claw. I also treated myself to a small claw clip from Machete which is really elegant and sturdy – as well as a small (ok not so small haul) from France Luxe where I buy my chignon pins and my barrettes.

Mane Hair Mask & Thermal Brush: I purchased a Mane Thermal brush for myself before my most recent surgery because I wanted a tool that was lightweight to use while my upper body was still recovering–it’s a super easy tool to use and for my fine hair that doesn’t typically hold a curl, I get really beautiful delicate waves when I use it. Also it’s a lifesaver on my bangs. I also was sent the brand’s new hair mask and can I just say… this stuf smells delicious. If you’re a fan of Strawberry Letter from Phlur, I highly recommend it. I’ve noticed that my hair is much less frizzy since using it which is really saying something since I use heat everyday!

Gap Loungewear: I live for a good loungewear set and this one from Gap is super lightweight but not flimsy; I think the top could even be worn out and about!

Gap Oversized Shirt: Speaking of Gap–longtime Material Girl readers know I do not mess around when it comes to my button downs and this one from Gap is perfect.

Makeup Forever Lip Liner: I have used Wherever Walnut in this formula for ever but as a pale cool toned girl, I was so excited to try the new Wherever Walnut Light and it did not disappoint. If you like Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Fair you’ll love this.

Avene Cicalfate Serum: Not necessarily a new purchase as I’m never without a bottle of this in my medicine cabinet but I recently started adding it to my morning skincare routine to provide a little extra moisture before makeup and it’s been a great reminder of what a perfect product this is: I use it really anywhere on my body that I have irritation or damage and I see improvement in just a few days.