Leah Tackles

UPDATE neuLASH Lash Enhancing Serum Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Back in November, I did a review on neoLASH Lash Enhancing Serum and I today I felt like an update was in order.

UPDATE neuLASH Lash Enhancing Serum Review

The neuLASH Lash Enhancing Serum is so good! Not only have my lashes never been longer, but they have new growth, and my lashes keep their natural curl (in the past I’ve had issues with lash serums making my lashes longer but making them go straight). I’ve been using the lash serum on my brows and would love to try the neoBROW next.

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The BEST electric toothbrush ever | Oral B iO 7

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

My brother gave me the best Christmas gift ever, the best electric toothbrush ever the Oral B iO 7. I haven’t had an electric toothbrush in years and this is far and away the best electric toothbrush I’ve ever used.

Oral B iO 7

I love that the Oral B iO 7 toothbrush has an incredible app that coaches you (more pressure, reduce pressure, how much time in each area, when you have 100% coverage, etc). If you don’t use the app the toothbrush will vibrate every 30 seconds so that you move to a different area of your mouth.

Features:

  • You will receive 1 Oral-B iO Series 7 Sapphire Blue Alabaster Electric Toothbrush, 2 Oral-B iO Ultimate Clean Replacement Brush Heads, and a premium travel case
  • 5 Smart Modes for personalized brushing: Daily Clean, Whitening, Gum Care, Sensitive, and Intense
  • Interactive display for real-time coaching
  • AI recognizes your brushing style and guides you to better brushing every day
  • Compatible with Oral-B iO Replacement Brush Heads
  • Connects to the Oral-B app using Bluetooth to help you track your brushing habits

The Oral-B iO Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush combines powerful, but gentle micro-vibrations with Oral-B’s unique dentist-inspired round brush head design for a professional clean feeling every day. The Smart Pressure Sensor helps to keep you from brushing too hard to protect your gums and enamel. AI Recognition using an interactive display helps guide you to your best clean for all areas of the mouth. A 2-minute quadrant timer comes built-in that pulsates every 30 seconds, ensuring a complete clean.

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My No-Buy/Low-Buy Year-End Update and Results

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And Merry Christmas!

At the beginning of 2023 I did a blog post about My No-Buy/Low Buy For 2023 and today it’s time to pay the piper and talk openly about how I did.

My No-Buy/Low-Buy Rules

This is what I posted in January 2023.

I will not be buying clothes. I will not be buying any makeup that isn’t replacing things like eyeliner, mascara, and concealer. I will not be buying skincare that isn’t replacing my basic skincare. I will not be buying any shoes. I am allowing myself to use gift cards or store credits. I have given myself one item/month, but I hope not to use this.

If you’d like to follow along or get updates, please let me know. And feel free to send me gift cards  KIDDING. Nah, serious.

How Did I Do?

I did fall off the wagon a bit at the end of the year and bought some clothes. I could rationalize them by saying they’re gifts that my husband will give me for Christmas, and it wasn’t more than 3-4 items, but I definitely wasn’t as on my game as I was the first half of the year. I did not buy any skincare beyond replacing what had run out. I did not buy any shoes, and in fact in 2024 I will be allowing myself to buy running shoes because I am in desperate need. If I use the “one item/month” I did quite well overall and even if I didn’t meet my goal, I was very close to it because most other things were gifts/gift card items.

How Do I Feel?

I did a post on contentment and I did realize that when I get overwhelmed or have something triggering happen, I want the quick feel better excitement of buying something.

Will I Repeat My No-Buy/Low-Buy?

YES! I will also continue to share my journey.

Have you ever considered a no-buy?

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Brown Sugar by Kesha Janaan

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I typically buy whatever bar of soap is the least expensive but whenever someone gives me a nicer bar of soap as a gift, it is such a treat. I also love having them out during the holiday season. Brown Sugar by Kesha Janaan makes a beautiful gift. Today I want to share with you a little bit about Brown Sugar by Kesha Janaan and the two scents I love.

Brown Sugar by Kessha Janaan

With natural ingredients that I can read, beautiful simple packaging, and a powerful scent, I love the Oatmeal Spice scent for the holiday season. Pink Grapefruit is one of my favorite scents, and this natural soap smells refreshing. I have been loving it in the shower.

I also love supporting the owner, Kesha, who is a Veteran, army wife, singer, and entrepreneur!

Have you purchased your holiday gifts yet? This is a great hostess gift, teacher gift, neighbor gift…a great thing to have on hand for those “whoops, here is this I picked out just for you…” when someone stops by for gifts.

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Angels and Tomboys Plant Based-Beauty For Tweens and Teens | Teen Girl Gift Guide

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Our daughter is 12 and getting more into her skincare, so when Angels and Tomboys reached out to see if I wanted to try a few products for review I was excited.

Angels and Tomboys was started by two teenage sisters and it featured plant-based ingredients and trendy packaging. The body butter is so thick and soft, that a little goes a long way, and when I tried a little I didn’t want to give the rest to my daughter (but I did). The body wash smells nice and my daughter was excited to have something of her own in the shower for bodywash beyond the usual shared family cleansers.

Fluffy Body Butter by Angels and Tomboys


Champion Body Wash by Angels and Tomboys

My daughter has loved these and it was fun seeing her so excited to use them.

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HarlanMD SmartLotion | Eczema Relief

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Our son has eczema so when HarlanMD offered to send me HarlanMD SmartLotion I was excited to try it.

HarlanMD SmartLotion

If you have eczema and dermatitis then HarlanMD SmartLotion is something I would suggest you try. Our son has suffered from eczema since he was a baby, he is now almost 11. Dr. Harlan a board-certified dermatologist, has made creating a product and bringing hope of an eczema-free America his life work. I appreciate the postcard-sized informational pages included, and the fact that if his support staff cannot answer your questions, Dr. Harlan has committed to doing so personally. I spent some time on the website and it’s very well-done and informative.

I have been using this in place of our other favorite eczema, sensitive skin lotion and have been impressed. We apply this lotion after our son bathes and has toweled dry.

You can purchase the lotion here. I think this would make a thoughtful gift, and I appreciate that it supports a small start-up business in America with a positive product they’re hoping to share.

Do you have eczema? What has helped you?

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How-To Style Curtain Bangs

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I got curtain bangs in early summer, and now I have a more extreme curtain bang, and I love it. Today I wanted to share with you how I style them.

How-To Style Curtain Bangs 2023

How-To Style Curtain Bangs

I style my curtain bangs the same whether I wear the rest of my hair down, curled, straight, or pulled back. I use my favorite drugstore heat protectant and then a straightener (*note: This is not my straighener, but I had a T3 for years and it was my favorite). I hold about a 1-inch section of my bang (I usually do each side of the part separately but you can do it all at once for a quick one-and-done) straight up and go straight up above my head with the flat iron and then flick my wrist up at the very end of the hair. That’s it. I spray with my favorite hairspray and let it set for a bit before I run my hands to fix them.

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If you’re not using a silk pillowcase yet…

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Hi there! Happy Monday! Enjoy your Labor Day if you’re in the U.S.A.

I’ve been using a silk pillowcase for years, but if you’re not here is your perfect opportunity. This mulberry silk pillowcase from Amazon is absolute perfection and is less than a Starbucks run.

Amazon Silk Pillowcase

Silk pillowcases are smooth which helps to reduce friction to help your skin and hair not tug. A silk pillowcase will help you to not get frizzy hair, or wrinkled smushed into your skin from your pillowcase, and as an added bonus? It feels much cooler than a regular cotton pillowcase.

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Have you tried a silk pillowcase? I’m also a BIG FAN of silk eye masks.

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Braided Rhinestone Slide Sandals | Target Dupe

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I found the most stunning pair of braided rhinestone slides from Target, the Women’s Lucy Braided Rhinestone Slide Sandals – A New Day.

Women’s Lucy Braided Rhinestone Slide Sandals – A New Day

The Women’s Lucy Braided Rhinestone Slide Sandals are 29.99 and you can often snag them for 20% off. They’re a dupe for the Madden Girl by Steve Madden Park Slides. I am a neutrals gal, but these are such a fun girly pop. They’re incredibly sparkly, especially in the sun, and this summer I am fully embracing everything Barbie Core and girly. I am wearing these at an upcoming rehearsal dinner with a dress, but they look equally good with jeans or sweatpants.

Normally a rhinestone slide would be a pass for me, but these? SO GOOD.

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DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 Medical Grade Skincare

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

It has been HOT and humid this summer and I’ve been wearing five makeup products each day with the favorite being the DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 because it is a super light coverage but enough to blur my imperfections and gives me SPF on my face.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46

I apply this with one of my favorite Real Techniques beauty sponges. I apply a layer all over my face and build it up a tiny bit on any imperfections. The DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 is a best seller on Amazon for a reason!

What is your favorite tinted SPF? 

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