What I Love Wednesday
Plus: a giveaway AND what's on my wishlist
Hello, friends! Happy Wednesday (in PST, at least)! I hope you’re having a good week. It’s warm, it’s nearly summer break…I’m feeling good!
Before we get into this week’s list, I do want to let you know that my forever favorite skincare products, U Beauty, are currently on sale!
If you use my code AMYESTES, you can get 20% off from now until June 10th. Typically, the code is only 20% off for new orders, but right now, it’s 20% off for ALL orders, AND free shipping! If you’ve been dithering, now’s the time! You can find my list of favorites here! Personally, I’ll be stocking up on the Resurfacing Compound, the Resurfacing Flash Peel, The Sculpt Neck & Décolleté Concentrate (my holy grail!) and try their new Sheer Mineral Sunscreen.
Without further adieu, here are the things I’m loving right now, things I’m coveting, and a giveaway of one of my faves!
What I’m Loving
Calecim Multi-Action Cream: The brand was kind enough to send me some of their best products, including the professional serum, the eye contour lifting cream, and their multi-action cream. As I get older, I’m concerned about my skin losing elasticity and firmness, as well as developing fine lines and wrinkles. I’ve been using this cream for a few weeks now, and the benefits are obvious. I love it. My skin feels hydrated, which is a refreshing change from most actives! I also have a code — AMY15! Go forth and find your smoothest skin!
DAE 3-in-1 Styling Cream with Taming Wand: If you have flyaways or baby hairs (I lost SO MUCH HAIR last fall, and my new growth looks a little wacky!), this stuff is amazing — the wand helps tame things and the product is long-lasting. I keep it in my purse for touch-ups. Bonus: it smells heavenly.
Lululemon Swiftly Tank: I have long been a superfan of Lululemon’s Love Tanks, and I still am for less-sweaty activities, but the Swiftly tank is my new favorite. It’s lightweight, has anti-odor technology, dries quickly, and is seamless (a must for me). I wear them for Orangetheory now, and am obsessed.
Eadem Lechouchou Lip Softening Balm: I am forever on the hunt for a lip balm that makes my lips softer and adds some slight color. This balm is that and more! It exfoliates, hydrates, and adds a perfect amount of shine! I have the Guava Fresca color, and it adds just enough pink for the clean, no-makeup-makeup look. Keep reading for a giveaway!
Dots Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels: Several summers ago, someone introduced me to Dots Pretzels. The “regular” version is delightful, the Honey Mustard is exquisite, but THE CINNAMON SUGAR is TOP-TIER, NEXT LEVEL. Buttery, sweet, perfect. No link because I’m fairly certain your preferred grocery store stocks them. Run, don’t walk.
THATCH Malene Amazonite Bail Charm: After seeing this on my friend Sarah James (writer of the delightful Whoorl Substack, whose recommendations are impeccable) and loving it, I ordered it as a gift to myself to celebrate my new vice principal job. It’s incredible — even prettier in person!
On My Wishlist
Clare V Grande Fanny: I’ve been coveting a Grande Fanny for ages, and this Bisque color with stripes has me on the verge of pulling the trigger. I am obsessed. It’s the perfect mix of a neutral with just the right amount of color.
ON Cloud 6 Shoes: I currently have Brooks Ghost running shoes and Adidas Ultraboosts for the gym, and a cute pair of Nikes for everyday wear, but I cannot get enough of these adorable white tennis shoes!
Beis Weekender Bag: The school year is nearly over, which means I’ll have some respite from showering at Orangetheory four mornings a week, but one of my summer projects is to find a gym bag that is better. I want pockets, I want space, I want a separate pocket for my stinky clothes, and I think this is going to be the one!
Parallelle Traveler Toiletry Bag: This bag is my dream toiletry organizer, and I need it for Project Better Gym Bag Set Up. Things stay standing up, no hunting through the bag for that one eyeshadow…the price is a tad high, but I figure that I’ve bought so many toiletry bags that I hate, maybe getting one I love will save money longterm?
Violette Fr Lip Nectar: I have long loved Violette Fr Bisou Balm, but I am typically a lip gloss gal as opposed to wearing lipstick but the Bisou Balm is perfect — it’s blurred, soft, and the colors are incredible. I am so excited to try this new product!
DIOR Backstage Face and Body Foundation: I have spent my entire adult life searching for THE foundation. I want something that evens my skin, covers redness, and makes me look like a dewy princess. This has been recommended to me multiple times, and I’m considering giving it a try once I run out of my current foundation. If you’ve tried it, please weigh in!
Do you have any gym bag suggestions? Foundation suggestions? Help me.
Lastly, and most importantly, I am giving away TWO of the Eadem Lechouchou Lip Softening Balms! To enter, please leave me a comment — any comment. I will pick two winners at random! Thanks to Eadem for sending this product my way!
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The Beis Weekender bag is sooo heavy I would never recommend it for daily use! I barely want to use mine as a weekender bag. If you have a friend that has it, I might as to use it for a trial before spending.
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