It’s really hard to believe August will be over so dang soon. And while I’m drowning my summer-nearly-being-done sorrows in tomato toast and this song on repeat, you should read about a super-great salt box, a lip tint that smells like peaches (truly!), and more.
Bee House Salt Box
A college boyfriend gave me this salt box as a birthday present. And while he wasn’t a great boyfriend and we lasted all of six months, I did really love that salt box. But, when the relationship ended, I gave it away (to my parents…they still have it). And regretted the day I did until bought myself a new one a few months ago. It effectively keeps moisture out, has a handle so you can easily pick it up, and has a wide opening for grabbing or measuring out salt and refilling it.
Vera Bradley Large Makeup Bag
As someone prone to overpacking, I had yet to find a skincare/makeup bag that held everything I truly wanted to bring on a trip, but wasn’t, like, a case. This Vera Bradley is absolutely ginormous and has a PVC-lined interior, which makes it easy to wipe down. And when I recently had a micellar water leakage while on vacation, it stayed in the bag and off my clothes.
Peripera Ink Airy Velvet Lip Tint
This matte lip tint has a (nearly!) transfer-proof, smooth finish. I have the light pink shade “in the peachlight,” which aptly smells like peaches. I also saw a TikTok of someone using this product as blush, which I have yet to try.
Lobe Wonder Ear Lobe Support Patches
As someone who used to wear far too heavy earrings far too frequently, my ear lobes need a little assistance sometimes. These patches are easy to put on and adjust and a 60-count pack of them lasts a real long time (like a year for me, but I don’t wear earrings daily). I’ve even kept a pair of them on for a couple of days and reused them with no difficulty or irritation.
Anker Foldable Charging Dock for Apple Watch
Of course, this recommendation only applies if you own an Apple Watch. I do, but it was often dead more than I was wearing it. I just could never get in the habit of putting it on its charger. With this charging dock, though, you can set it up on your desk or bedside table and have a nice little charging station. I like that the watch easily sits vertically on it and that the charging dock can be folded down and its cord re-wrapped for compact storage.