Welcome back to the eighth edition of our beauty newsletter, where we continue to explore the vibrant and changing world of beauty and self-care. In this issue, we're excited to share:

- Beauty Beat: Stay at the forefront of all things glamorous with the most recent beauty trends and news. We're here to ensure you never miss a beat.

- Latest Loot: Sneak a peek at the latest gems I've added to my beauty trove. It's our exclusive scoop, so let's keep it hush-hush from the Cameraman!

- Triumphs and Trials: This week's beauty products are put to the test. Discover which ones sparkled and which ones fizzled, all through our straightforward, no-frills reviews.

- Recap Rally: Did you miss what we shared on YouTube recently? Now's your chance to rally back and enjoy the entertaining and educational content we've curated for you.

- Pup Parade: Brighten your day with the newest shenanigans and heartwarming moments from our furry friends, adding a splash of joy to our beauty space.

- Brands Doing Good: Take a moment to celebrate the beauty brands making a positive impact on our community and environment. It's all about beauty with a purpose.

- Giveaway Glimpse: Dive into the details of this week's exciting giveaway! Also, a little nudge for Dawn B. – you're last week's winner and your prize is waiting! Check your inbox and claim your bounty within the next week, or we'll have to pass the delight onto another lucky reader in our next issue. Don't miss out!

Thank you for being a part of our beauty expedition. Together, we'll continue to explore, unearth, and refine the art of beauty in our lives!

Juicy Beauty News

• Dove pledges to ‘keep beauty real’ in the age of AI

  In response to findings in its 2024 The Real State of Beauty global report that include ‘one in three women feel pressure to alter their appearance because of what they see online, even when they know the images are fake or AI-generated,’ Dove has become ‘the first beauty brand to commit to never using AI in place of real people in its advertising.’

• Clarins Group plans to grow one-third of its raw ingredients itself by 2030

  The family-owned, French beauty business has purchased a 115-hectare green space in the south of France where it plans to cultivate many of the plants used in its product formulations, for improved sustainability and traceability.

• SERENA WILLIAMS LAUNCHES WYN BEAUTY

• ALLIES OF SKIN SECURES US$20M FOR US EXPANSION WITH MEANINGFUL PARTNERS’ BACKING

• ‘Counterfeit’ Botox Injections Reported in 2 States: Everything You Need to Know
  Individuals in two states—four in Tennessee and two in Illinois—have been hospitalized with botulism effects after receiving cosmetic injections in non-medical settings, as reported by CNN in a report published Wednesday, April 10.

• 'Extremely alarming': Study determines ‘volatile chemical mixture emissions’ linger in air after typical hair care routines

  CosmeticsDesign spoke to one of the study’s authors, Dr. Nusrat Jung, to learn more about how the study was conducted, its surprising results, and the potential impact of its findings.

👀 What did I buy this week?👀

Don’t tell Cameraman!

• Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask With Pomegranate Sterols + Vitamin E

• Isle of Paradise Sunny Serum Instant Face Bronzer 

• Dr. Idriss The Depuffer Redness Reducing + Depuffing Roll-On Serum 

• Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence with Chamomile + Ceramides

• Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum Dark Spot Treatment

Winner of the Week

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Cream Bronzer
Got this in my Allure Beauty Box in Fair and color me impressed!   This stuff is very nice and gives a nice glow, the fair shade is pretty pigmented so a little goes a very long way. 

Loser of the Week - Magnification Mirrors

Magnification Mirrors- if you ever want a sudden blow to your self esteem check out the 10X Mirrors… Think I’m looking good and then BOOM - wrinkles everywhere!!!

In Case You Missed It

4.5 Sephora Spring Beauty Sale Picks ✔ What’s in My Cart & Skincare Recommendations

4.6 New Skincare & Beauty Products First Impressions 🆕 The Ordinary, Anua, Nineless, Isntree & More

4.7 Why Two Products with the Same Ingredients List Aren't Necessarily Identical

4.8 OLE HENRIKSEN Strength Trainer Peptide Moisturizer Strengthening Moisturizer Review, Dupes & How to

4.9 The INKEY List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing & Plumping Moisturizer + Barrier Strengthening Review

4.10 PEACH & LILY 🍑 Super Oasis Concentrated Serum - Best Plumping Serum? Review, How to, & Dupes

4.11 VEGREEN Skincare Nature Skin Mucin Hydrating Moisturizer Face Cream Review & How to

Brands Doing Good - Tatcha

For each full size product purchase the brand donates to help fund school days for girls in different countries.  At this point they have funded just under 10 Million school days and helped to purchase almost 400,000 books for US students.

For more information on how Tatcha is giving back:  https://www.tatcha.com/giving-back.html

About the Dogs

Lincoln, Ike, and Gabby are absolutely loving the arrival of spring! Lincoln's practically living outdoors, eagerly keeping an eye out for ducks and other critters heralding the new season. Just the other day, we spotted a lone duck that was joined by a couple of companions the very next day. And even a hawk made an appearance overhead, which meant we promptly ushered Gabby indoors—better safe than sorry, even though she's quite the sturdy pup!

Speaking of adventures, Ike had a little outing of his own to the groomer for a nail trim, and let's just say it was quite the event. It took not one, but two groomers to gently hold him steady. He's quite the handful, but now he's strutting around with neatly trimmed nails, ready to enjoy more sunny snoozes on the deck.

This weeks giveaway

The winner is Frida P.

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