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Product Dupe Alert: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen vs. Trader Joes Daily Facial Sunscreen

Over the years, I’ve been getting much better at applying a daily sunscreen to my face. It can’t just be ANY sunscreen though, it had to be Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen. I’ve written about my obsession with it before in a few different posts (you can find one here, but it really comes down to the fact that it isn’t greasy AT ALL and goes on for an invisible layer of SPF. Once it’s on, you don’t see any cast, smell anything, or see any difference– it’s absolutely perfect. It’s pricy though, at $38 for a 1.7 Fl Oz container. So, when I heard that there was a dupe at Trader Joe’s, I had to give it a try.

I don’t have a Trader Joe’s near me, so I made a note to stop by one the next time I was in Columbia. Thankfully, they had plenty of the Trader Joe’s Daily Facial Sunscreen on the shelf… for just $8.99! It’s also available on Amazon, but you’re paying a premium for the convenience of adding it to your Amazon order (right now, it’s marked at $15.30, which is still much cheaper than the Supergoop).

So yes, it’s cheaper. But honestly if it didn’t work as well as my favorite SPF, I was going to keep buying the expensive stuff. It’s just worth it to me to have a face sunscreen that I don’t hate – so that I’ll actually wear it every day.

Here’s what TJ’s says about their sunscreen:

This weightless feeling, translucent gel sunscreen is specially formulated for quick absorption, leaving behind a soft and silky, matte finish – no greasy residue or whitish cast in sight. It makes a marvelous primer under makeup and offers oxybenzone-free SPF 40 protection that’s suitable for all skin types.

And what do I think? It’s perfect. It’s absolutely perfect. It feels almost identical to the Supergoop sunscreen that I have loved for years, for a much lower price. It’s so good, that I won’t mind making an extra trip to Trader Joes when I need to stock up. However, a little pea-size goes a long way… so this tube will last for a really long time!

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Product Recommendation: Do You Have Cold Feet?

You guys… I have quite the product recommendation for you! One of my pet peeves in working from home is that my feet get so, so cold. I typically have the heat a little lower during the day, and when I’m sitting at my desk for hours on end… my feet turn into ice cubes. Even with socks and slippers AND a blanket on my lap.

I searched on Amazon and found all sorts of options from disposable foot warmer packs to microwaveable socks. However, I didn’t want something disposable and I also didn’t want to run downstairs to put my socks in the microwave throughout the day.

And then I found this: Electric Heated Foot Warmer.

It’s basically a heating pad with holes for your feet! When my feet start getting a little chilly, I turn the foot warmer on high and snuggle my toes into the pockets. And they stay warm all day long! It’s amazing and so warm and comfy. And when I’m feeling fancy, I put some lotion on my feet, cover them in socks and toast them – so they are warm AND my feet are nice and soft afterwards.

The best part is that I’ve been able to totally break my habit of turning the house thermostat 3 degrees warmer each day at 11am when I can no longer stand it. So, we should see a little extra savings on our heat bill this month.

Oh, and added bonus… Ollie loves it too.

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Athleta Semi-Annual Sale: Try On

Sometime in that vortex between Christmas and New Years, I posted that I had purchased some items from the Athleta Semi-Annual sale (find it here). Well, my order came in super quickly, so I figured I’d do a little ‘website photos vs. real life photos’ try on session for you all.

Elation V-Neck Built-In Bra Tank D-DD in Acacia Olive – $64 marked down to $29.99 (and then 20% off). Link: https://shopstyle.it/l/b6a7k. Size I ordered: Large.

As I mentioned in my original post, I love it that Athleta makes items specifically for larger cup sizes. Typically, a shelf bra would just jam the knockers up to your chin and I’m sorry, but I’m not wanting some sort of Bridgerton situation when I’m on a hike. However, since they offer this in a D-DD, on top of the size large I’d typically order… it fits!

I love this top and I especially like the criss-cross action in the back. This will be perfect for a base-layer under my hoodies in the winter for telework days. I’m sure it will also make an appearance on our next Arizona hiking trip too.

It’s also crazy flattering. I’m typically a size 12-ish and I have a tummy… but between the leggings (I’m wearing the Salutation Slash 7/8’s) and the top everything is nicely smoothed.

Rating: 5/5. I love it!

Nighttime Bliss Sleep Tees – purchased both Black and Deep Burgandy – $39 marked down to $9.97 each (and then 20% off). Link: https://shopstyle.it/l/b6a8R. Size I ordered: XL

I was hoping these were as soft as the ones I have from Soma and I was not disappointed! They are so soft and silky and perfect for sleeping. I sized up to an XL because I like a swooshy shirt when I sleep and these are great.

The only thing I don’t love is that they have a cute little slit at the sides, which visually is very pretty. However, I wore one to bed last night and had to yank it down because my back/side was chilly.

Rating: 4/5. Happy with the purchase and these will get lots of wear. If they drive me crazy, I’ll take 2 minutes and sew up the slit.

Cozy Karma Hoodie Sweatshirt in Spiced Cabernet – $109 marked down to $69.99 (and then 20% off). Link: https://shopstyle.it/l/b6a46. Size I ordered: XL

I like my hoodies oversized, so I ordered this in an XL. And it fits mostly great, but is a bit cropped… which is fine. The color is beautiful in person, however this one is going back.

Reason 1: I HATE the velour-type fuzzy fabric on the inside of the hoodie. In fact, I immediately felt overheated. Reason 2: I don’t like the front pocket – it pokes up and looks kind of dumpy. Also, no thumb holes.

Rating: 2/5. Don’t love this one and it will be returned.

Retroplush Revive Hoodie Sweatshirt in Clover Berry – $99 marked down to $59.99 (and then 20% off). Link: https://shopstyle.it/l/b6a7a. Size I ordered: XL

Now, THIS hoodie is a winner! I wasn’t sure if I would like the color on me, but it’s a nice warm berry-type of red and like nothing else in my closet. The hoodie fits perfect – a little loose, but not overly schlumpy. It’s warm, but not too warm. And the thumb holes are so, so good.

I put this on to go run some errands on Monday and have barely taken it off since then.

Rating: 5/5. LOVE this hoodie!

As a recap, I ordered a total of 5 items, which had the retail total of $350. After the Semi-Annual sale and an extra 20% off coupon I found online (I used Mary20), my total after tax and free shipping was: $152.57. I will be returning the Cozy Karma Hoodie, which will give me back $56. So that takes my total down to about $96 for 4 items.

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